SIG SAUER Match Elite Pistol Competition Ammunition

NEWINGTON, N.H.   – SIG SAUER is pleased to introduce Match Elite pistol competition ammunition.   Available in 147gr 9mm Luger, the soft-shooting, low-recoil Match Elite load features coated nickel cases and fast, clean-burning powder for exceptional performance and shootability in fast-paced competitions. Velocities will range from approximately 860 to 900 fps, depending on the type of pistol used.  With a power factor between 126 and 132, these loads are legal for all USPSA competitions and the lower felt recoil allows competition shooters to stay on target, resulting in faster and more accurate shots.

“This is the most accurate competition load I have ever shot,” said Max Michel, Jr., Captain of Team SIG.  “The SIG SAUER Match Elite consistently delivers groupings of less than two inches at 25 yards versus four inches on average with other ammunition, making it the ideal choice for professional and everyday shooters who want to improve their performance.” Read more

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Recruits strive for honor of becoming Michigan DNR conservation officers

Twenty-two men and eight women will start their journey toward becoming Michigan conservation officers when the DNR’s Conservation Officer Recruit School #9 gets under way Sunday in Lansing.

The candidates face 23 weeks of intensive training that will test them academically, emotionally and physically.

The DNR again will offer weekly blog entries that provide a firsthand look at the challenges and accomplishments of recruits as they progress through the academy. Readers can subscribe to the blog, which also will be posted on the Michigan DNR Facebook page. Read more

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Sightmark Core SX Crossbow Scope Upgrades

(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Sightmark, known for bringing top-performing optics in a rugged yet lightweight aluminum body, has updated the Sightmark Core SX 1.5-5×32 Crossbow Scope (SM13060), the scope designed for avid crossbow hunters. The Core SX will deliver precision quality optics alternatives for serious professionals, hunters and shooting enthusiasts who prefer a slightly less traditional method.

Tuned to 260-450 fps crossbow speeds, the Core SX 1.5-5×32 Crossbow Scope achieves arrow drop compensation with extraordinary accuracy. The etched glass reticle is red and green illuminations with variable brightness range, making visibility optimal even in low light situations. Featuring variable zoom, the Core SX Crossbow Scope adjusts easily to a wide range of hunting environments. This crossbow scope is IP67 waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, fog proof for reliability in different environments. Read more

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RISE Armament Now Shipping the All-New 1121XR in 6.5 Creedmoor

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma — RISE Armament, a premier manufacturer and supplier of AR firearms and components, is pleased to announce that the all-new 1121XR precision rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor is in full production and is now shipping.

The 1121XR precision rifle is designed for those who want more out of a heavy-caliber gas firearm. RISE has reduced the weight significantly, making the gun extremely portable, while still guaranteeing sub-1 MOA accuracy.

With the 1121XR, competitors and long-range shooters can have the accuracy of a bolt-action gun with the benefit of quick follow-up shots due to minimal recoil and muzzle bounce. Big-game hunters can also have accurate knock-down power at long distances without having the extra weight that typically comes with such a platform.

“We’ve been looking forward to this day since we began discussing the 1121XR in 6.5 Creedmoor,” said Matt Torres, president of RISE Armament. “RISE is extremely excited to make this firearm available to our customers.”

Features include a 15-inch slim, streamlined billet aluminum handguard. The 1121XR is MLOK compatible with a Picatinny upper rail system, welcoming numerous accessories and customization options. The gun sports RISE Armament’s RA-535 Advanced-Performance Trigger with a 3.5-pound pull, incredibly crisp release with virtually no overtravel, and a short reset for fast follow-up shots. Read more

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25 Percent Tariff on Select Boat Parts Now in Effect

On Friday, the Trump Administration implemented the first phase of Section 301 tariffs on approximately $34 billion worth of Chinese products – including marine engines, navigational equipment, and components. The tariffs are in response to China’s alleged theft of U.S. intellectual property and could be expanded to a total of $50 billion or more.

Regarding the new tariffs, NMMA’s President, Thom Dammrich, stated, “On one hand, we’re happy to see the Trump administration is committed to cracking down on China for stealing U.S. intellectual property—including our members’ inventions. But on the other hand, putting a 25 percent tariff on $34 billion in products used by American manufacturers is the wrong solution. Not surprisingly, with China fighting back and officially kicking off yet another trade war, recreational boating is being uniquely targeted because of our status as a true American-made industry.”

Dammrich continued, “As a result of the administration’s decision to move forward with its Section 301 tariffs, nearly 300 commonly used marine related products will immediately cost 25 percent more. There is no way to simply weather the storm and see how this shakes out as the cost of doing business for our members has instantly increased. For some products, the additional cost to marine manufacturers will be in the thousands of dollars, resulting in employment changes, canceled expansion plans, and halted growth. We are having a hard time understanding why the President is choosing tariffs when they are directly putting millions of American jobs on the line, including the 650,000 supported by the U.S. recreational boating industry. Read more

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Vista Outdoors Completes First Step in Strategic Transformation

Vista Outdoor Announces Sale of Bollé, Cébé and Serengeti Brands

FARMINGTON, UT — Vista Outdoor Inc. (“Vista Outdoor”) (NYSE: VSTO) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the legal entities operating its Bollé, Cébé and Serengeti brands (the “Eyewear Brands”) to an entity controlled by a significant European private equity fund.

The sale is part of Vista Outdoor’s previously announced strategic business transformation plan, designed to allow the company to focus resources on pursuing growth in its core product categories of ammunition, hunting and shooting accessories, hydration bottles and packs, and outdoor cooking products. Read more

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Florida: Severe Red Tide Continues Fish Kills on Southwest Coast

A patchy bloom of the Florida red tide organism,Karenia brevis, persists in Southwest Florida.

In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background to high concentrations in 24 samples collected from or offshore of Sarasota County, low to high concentrations in seven samples collected from or offshore of Charlotte County, background to high concentrations in 32 samples collected from or offshore of Lee County, and background to medium concentrations in 10 samples collected from or offshore of Collier County.

Additional samples collected throughout Florida over the past week did not contain K. brevis.

Over the past week, fish kills were reported in Southwest Florida in Sarasota County (Casey Key, Manasota Beach, Nokomis Beach, Venice Beach, Venice North Jetty), in Charlotte County (Boca Grande Beach, Don Pedro State Park, Gasparilla Pass, Lemon Bay, Little Gasparilla Beach, Punta Gorda Beach, Red Fish Cove), in and offshore of Lee County (Boca Grande Pass, Gasparilla Island, Captiva Beach, San Carlos Bay, Sanibel Island), and in Collier County (South Marco Beach).

Respiratory irritation was reported over the past week in Sarasota County (6/29 and 7/3 at Lido Key; 6/28-7/1 and 7/3-7/6 at Manasota Beach; 6/29-7/4 and 7/6 at Nokomis; 6/29-7/1 and 7/3-7/5 at Venice Beach; 6/29-7/4 and 7/6 at Venice North Jetty), and Lee County (6/28-6/29 at Captiva; 6/28-6/29 and 7/2 at Gasparilla Island Range Lighthouse; 6/29-7/2 at Gasparilla Island State Park). Read more

Fishing

Federal Ammunition Launches Enhanced WebsiteF

ANOKA, Minnesota – – Federal Ammunition’s new website makes it faster and easier to choose the right loads, learn about industry-leading products and the technology behind them and find the best deals on ammo. Our redesigned site with enriched content, action photos and engaging videos will allow you to fully immerse yourself in the world of hunting and shooting sports.
For starters, visitors can easily access detailed product information and load selection advice on the world’s top ammunition for big game, varmints, waterfowl, upland game, wild turkeys, personal defense, target shooting and competition. For customers’ convenience, special promotions are now integrated into product pages, and the “Where to Buy” feature lists locations of the nearest Federal retailers.
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Study finds crow mobbing is a key strategy against a bigger bird

American Crows may not literally stack up against Common Ravens, but they do stack up in numbers before mobbing the larger bird. Illustration by Cornell Lab Bartels Science Illustrator Phillip Krzeminski.

Ithaca, NY— New research is adding validity to the adage “Birds of a feather flock together.”

A citizen-science-based report published in The Auk: Ornithological Advances suggests that when crows team up to take on a bigger foe it can be a highly successful strategy. Crows and many other birds resort to “mobbing” to drive off a predator. Even though a Common Raven is two to three times heavier than a crow, when crows band together against a single raven they usually succeed in driving it away.

“Our data show that when there are chases between crows and ravens, 97 percent of the time it is crows chasing ravens, not the other way around, a much higher rate than we expected,” says study co-author Eliot Miller, a postdoctoral researcher at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

A Common Raven being harassed by a mobbing American Crow. Photo by Kevin McGowan. Download larger image.

In the study, researchers from the Cornell Lab and the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, combed through thousands of voluntary citizen scientist comments describing interactions between crows and ravens submitted to the eBird online database. eBird is the world’s largest biodiversity-related citizen-science project, with more than 100 million bird sightings contributed each year by from around the world. Crow mobbing was reported in 67 percent of the behavioral comments used in the study. Read more

Wildlife

Cobra Chat Tag Wearable Radio

The Cobra Chat Tag is the newest addition to the Cobra Walkie Talkie line, fit for hikers, hunters and outdoor adventurers. Notably the smallest wearable two-way radio on the market, the tech-savvy gadget flaunts a unique, circular design that easily clips onto users for hands-free comfort and manageability. Unlike traditional two-way radios, it showcases crystal clear sound with its internal antenna; plus, it has a wide range of 8 miles.

“The Chat Tag debut has us very excited, as it will change the way campers effectively communicate with one another. Cobra is dedicated to providing top notch radio systems geared towards outdoorsman, and the Chat Tag tops the list as being the most versatile, reliable and pristine in design and function,” says Bernie Auyang, CEO of Altis Global Ltd.

More reliable than cell service, the wearable radio can be used among anyone; also ideal for families on the go, the Chat Tag is compatible all two-way radios on the market, and comes with a convenient rechargeable battery. Read more

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