Michigan: Wildlife Habitat Grant Application Period Open

Now through June 4, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Habitat Grant Program will accept applications for habitat improvement and enhancement projects.

“We look forward to the opportunity to partner with those who want to increase habitat and enhance existing habitat through the Wildlife Habitat Grant Program,” said DNR Wildlife Division Chief Jared Duquette. “Healthy and abundant habitats not only benefit wildlife, but also benefit Michigan residents.”

Funding is available for local, state, federal and tribal governments, profit and nonprofit groups, and individuals through an open, competitive process. Minimum grant amounts will be set at $15,000, with the maximum being the amount of funds available for the grant cycle. The 2021 overall available grant amount is approximately $1 million. Read more

Wildlife

CMP Ammunition Warning

Dear CMP Family,

The CMP advises to not use .30/06 ammunition in M1 Garands, 1903s, and 1903A3s that is loaded beyond 50,000 CUP and has a bullet weight more than 172-174gr. These rifles are at least 70 years old and were not designed for max loads and super heavy bullets. Always wear hearing and eye protection when firing an M1 Garand, 1903 and/or 1903A3 rifle.

This warning is an update/addition to the Ammunition section in the Read This First manual enclosed with each rifle shipment (M1 Garand manual-page 6 and M1903 manual-page 10).

Civilian Marksmanship Program

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearm safety and marksmanship training and to the promotion of marksmanship competition for citizens of the United States. For more information about the CMP and its programs, log onto www.TheCMP.org.

Ammunition, Firearms

National Deer Association to Host Hunting Property Evaluation In-Person Module

The National Deer Association (NDA) has announced a new and exciting Deer Steward Module scheduled for June 11-12, 2021 in Unionville, Missouri. The Module, sponsored by onX, will feature habitat experts from Land & Legacy and will benefit new and veteran landowners alike by allowing attendees to learn how to gain a comprehensive understanding of a property’s current habitat composition, develop lists of strengths and weaknesses and to ensure work begins in the right direction. Each attendee will receive a one-year Elite membership to onX Hunt.

“This is an amazing opportunity for landowners to gain access to valuable expertise and hands-on training from some of the best brains in wildlife and property management,” said Matt Ross, NDA Director of Conservation. “Since 2015, we have been hosting these modules as a way to give landowners access to the valuable information they need to have a positive impact on their local habitats and wildlife. This event is a one stop shop for attendees to take any management property to the next level and have a noticeable impact on deer populations.”

“Positive outcomes start with great plans! onX Hunt is excited to partner with NDA and Land & Legacy on the Hunting Property Evaluation Module,” said Todd Williams, onX Senior Regional Business Development Manager. “We want to help make land management planning as accessible as the palm of your hand.”

The Hunting Property Evaluation Module at the Hinkle Farm will be led by Adam Keith and/or Matt Dye from Land & Legacy, the 2020 Al Brothers Professional Deer Managers of the Year. Land & Legacy is devoted to providing an effective assessment of a property’s natural resources, no matter its size or location. They specialize in the design, layout and improvement of a property’s natural resources for the overall achievement of the landowner’s goals and making sure it is in line with the ecological integrity of the surround native landscape.

The program costs $750 for NDA members, $800 for non-members and $700 for Life or Sponsor members. This rate includes instruction, course guide, certificate, some meals/snacks, an onX Elite membership and a NDA membership for non-member price. Read more

Wildlife

Liemke Introduces Keiler Thermal Monoculars

San Antonio, Texas – Liemke, a leader in high-definition thermal imaging for hunting and nature observation, is now shipping its popular Keiler 13 Pro and Keiler 35 Pro thermal monoculars in the United States. Designed as hand-held devices, these compact and rugged spotters can detect heat signatures in all light conditions – nighttime, daytime, dawn, or dusk – giving hunters a clear edge in the field for observing and tracking game.

The pocket-size Keiler 13 Pro features heat signature detection up to 500 yards while the Keiler 35 Pro has detection capability up to 1,350 yards. Heat sources can be displayed in various color modes in both models and can be enlarged digitally to show even finer detail when viewing game.

These high-performance monoculars are built to withstand the heaviest downpours and have 50 Hz frame rates ensuring fast refresh rates for unsurpassed image quality and easy viewing. They also have recording capability with internal data storage of 16G. Video and photos can be transferred via cable from the Keiler 13 Pro. The Keiler 35 Pro has integrated Wi-Fi allowing live image data to be transferred to an Android® or Apple® device up to 54 yards away. Read more

Optics

ISOtunes Sport DEFY Ear Pro for Shooters

Carmel, IN – ISOtunes®, creator of some of the world’s most innovative outdoor hearing protection, recently announced it has officially entered the shooting sports market with ISOtunes Sport. Continuing its new series of hearing protection for professional shooters, competitors, and hunters, ISOtunes is thrilled to announce another exciting new product: the ISOtunes Sport DEFY. An over-ear, muff-style headset, the ISOtunes Sport DEFY provides firearm enthusiasts an impressive catalog of innovative features.

A tactical shooter’s dream, the ISOtunes Sport DEFY enhances your hearing by up to 8x while protecting you from high-impact noises in under 2 milliseconds with a 25 NRR. Through its comfortable design and SafeMax Technology™ that limits volume output to 85dB, DEFY guarantees shooter safety, damage-free listening, and all-day performance. Additionally, DEFY features a unique dual-battery design that provides up to 11 hours of use with the rechargeable lithium-ion battery and up to an additional 22 hours with AAA batteries. The noise-isolating microphone allows for clear communication in loud environments. Read more

Firearms

Mercury VesselView for Raymarine Axiom

Raymarine Axiom owners with Mercury SmartCraft marine engines can now enjoy deeper integration with Mercury Marine VesselView technology

Mercury Marine is broadening access to its powerful VesselView function with the new SmartCraft Connect gateway. The new gateway delivers Mercury Marine’s premier engine-information-display experience to Raymarine Axiom®, Axiom+, Axiom Pro, and Axiom XL users. Simply connect the SmartCraft gateway via NMEA 2000 to access vital performance data and alerts for up to four SmartCraft-compatible Mercury engines.

Mercury VesselView for Axiom is accessed through a new VesselView app on the LightHouse 3 home screen. Raymarine Axiom and Mercury owner can also access VesselView data in the chartplotter, sonar, and radar apps through a slide-out sidebar display. VesselView alerts are available system-wide across every Axiom display in a Raymarine network. Raymarine Axiom owners with SmartCraft compatible engines can download the forthcoming LightHouse 3 OS update – LightHouse 3.14 Fremantle – to take advantage of the new VesselView functionality. Read more

Fishing

Luth-AR AR-15 / M16 Barrel Vise Jaws

The perfect armorer tool for holding AR barrels. The Vice Jaws uses 2 “V” blocks that clamp into your bench vise to simplify assembly work. Additional notches and surfaces can be used to hold or stabilize components while setting or removing pins and other operations.

Details:

  • Will work with standard barrels as well as 1? bull barrels and 3/4? heavy barrels.
  • Solid high strength 6005 A-T61 aluminum for extreme durability.
  • No anodize
  • 4? length

MSRP: $29.95 Read more

Firearms

Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the newest addition to the popular XD-M® Elite series — the XD-M® Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP™.This EDC-ready 9mm, like all the XD-M Elites, redefines what you should expect from modern, striker-fired firearms.

The XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP is designed for concealed carry, combining impressive capacity and performance with concealable dimensions for ease of carry. The 3.8″ match grade Melonite® finished barrel maximizes ballistic performance while remaining compact for concealability, and the compact grip frame houses a double-column stainless steel magazine that provides 14+1 capacity in the two included magazines.

As an Optical Sight Pistol (OSP), the new XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP features a removable seamless cover plate that reveals a mounting location for the optic of your choice, such as the new HEX™ Dragonfly™ or HEX Wasp™.

To facilitate quick reloads, the XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP also features a removable extended and flared “short” magwell. An additional benefit of the removable magwell is that you can quickly convert the pistol from a compact to a full-size frame with a 19+1 capacity. This is accomplished by simply removing the magwell and employing optional full-size XD-M magazines with compatible magazine sleeves. Read more

Firearms

Pheasant licenses available online, in store — planning for fall release underway

Michigan pheasant licenses are now available for purchase online or through in-person license vendors for the 2021 season.

A pheasant license costing $25 is now required to hunt public and hunter access program (HAP) land in the Lower Peninsula for those 18 years of age or older. The pheasant license was created through passage of HB 4313 in 2020. All license monies will be used to purchase and release pheasants on state lands.

In 2017, Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC)  member Ken Dalton brought forward a resolution at the organization’s Annual Convention asking that staff lobby legislators to create a pheasant stocking program aimed at recruitment, retention and reactivation (R3) of hunters. Dalton’s resolution also asked MUCC staff to find funding for the program.

In late 2018, MUCC successfully secured general fund money to initiate a two-year pheasant stocking pilot program. The first year of the program (2019) was completed, and a DNR study was conducted afterwards to determine metrics. The second year of the program was eliminated because of COVID-19 and shifting budget priorities for the administration and legislature.

The pheasant license and its passage are a testament to the grassroots strength that MUCC harnesses, said MUCC Executive Director Amy Trotter. Read more

Hunting

Pilgrim Ammunition’s Self Defense Pistol Ammo Now Available

Sarasota, FL – Pilgrim Ammunition, a manufacturer of premium high-velocity, lead-free, defensive pistol ammunition has inventory ready to ship to consumers. Pilgrim Ammunition’s Torch™ line of cartridges uses premium materials and components and innovative design to produce ammunition that rapidly expands in soft targets to mitigate overpenetration, increases kinetic energy and reduces felt recoil. Torch™ is available in .380ACP, 9mm +P, .40 S&W and .45ACP +P.

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