Michigan: Three Northern Michigan Men Arraigned in Elk Poaching Case

Three relatives responsible for what Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers are referring to as a historic elk poaching case were arraigned today in the Otsego County 87A District Court.

Christian White, 29, of Gaylord, and Harry White, 70, and Ronald White, 56, both of West Branch, pleaded not guilty to a total of eight wildlife crimes after admitting to poaching three cow elk in Pigeon River Country in December 2019.

  • Christian White was arraigned on four charges: hunting deer without a license, taking an over-limit of elk, failing to make a reasonable effort to retrieve the elk and taking elk in the wrong hunting unit.
  • Harry White was arraigned on three charges: taking an over-limit of elk, failing to make a reasonable effort to retrieve elk and taking elk in the wrong hunting unit.
  • Ronald White faces one charge: taking an over-limit of elk.

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Wildlife Forever Celebrates “One Ecosystem” Victory in Alaska

White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever, sportsmen and women, and conservationists from around the world are celebrating a conservation success in Prince William Sound, Alaska. A unanimous vote from the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council approved Resolution 20-D, adopting a scientific, one-ecosystem approach to future habitat conservation for the use of remaining oil spill settlement funds. Read more

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Safariland Enhanced Liberator HP 2.0 Hearing Protection

Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, is excited to announce the release of the latest evolution of their Liberator HP Advanced Hearing Protection Headset. Liberator HP systems compress and reduce hazardous sound to safe levels inside the headset without muting other ambient sounds or audio. Read more

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Ravin Introduces the First Ever Takedown-Style Crossbow

Seriously Small and Extra Wicked: Introducing the Ravin R18

SUPERIOR, WI – Ravin turns traditional crossbow design on its head with the R18, using the new VertiCoil Cam System to compact a full-power crossbow into a weapon a fraction of the size of all others. Unlike any other crossbow in history, the takedown-style R18 is a narrow 4.75 inches wide only 18 inches long without its detachable stock configuration.

The proprietary VertiCoil Cam System that powers the R18 takes already legendary HeliCoil Technology and—literally—cranks it up. This system rotates the R18’s ultra-small cams 720 degrees, wrapping the crossbow string and cables around the cam and cam axle, resulting in an astounding axle-to-axle height of just 1.3 inches when cocked. Read more

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Yamaha Introduces New, Updated V6 Offshore Outboards for 2021

Yamaha introduces new, updated V6 Offshore outboards, new flush, side-mount Digital Electronic Control (DEC) for Helm Master® EX and Saltwater Series II™ HP propellers. (Photo: Business Wire)

Also adds new flush, side-mount Digital Electronic Control (DEC) for Helm Master® EX, Saltwater Series II™ HP propellers to product line

KENNESAW, Ga.– Yamaha Marine kicks off 2021 with brand new product offerings including updated V6 Offshore outboards that combine new benefits with a reliable performance legacy. The new F250 and F300 V6 Offshore Digital Electronic Control (DEC) models boast built-in Digital Electric Steering (DES), Thrust Enhancing Reverse Exhaust (TERE) and other XTO Offshore®-inspired features.

“The new, updated F300 and F250 4.2-liter V6 Offshore outboards now have many of the benefits previously only available on the XTO Offshore. Combining a high performance, big block V6 engine featuring outstanding power and fuel efficiency, Yamaha brings new levels of convenience and control to a proven performer,” said Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit. “The introduction of these outboards in addition to a new flush, side-mount DEC for Helm Master EX and Saltwater Series II HP propellers allows Yamaha to start the year with new innovative products that meet customer demand.”

New Yamaha V6 Offshore

The same smooth, fast and precise Digital Electric Steering (DES) introduced on the XTO Offshore is now built-in to F300 and F250 V6 variants. The latest boat steering technology provides smooth, fast steering and, unlike some conventional steering systems, draws battery amperage only when actively in use. DES is significantly easier to rig than conventional steering systems and creates an uncluttered bilge with no steering pumps, hoses, hydraulic lines or connections, no bleeding procedure, less complexity and straightforward serviceability. There’s also a bolt-on version of DES for conventional DEC models of the new V6 Offshore. Read more

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NCLA to Present Oral Arguments in Bump Stock Case

WHO: NCLA Litigation Counsel, Caleb Kruckenberg

WHAT: NCLA will present oral arguments via teleconference before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in the case of Aposhian v Barr. NCLA is challenging ATF’s Final Rule that went into effect on March 26, 2019 banning bump stock devices, on behalf of Clark Aposhian of Salt Lake City, Utah. After a panel of the Tenth Circuit upheld the Final Rule in a split decision, the en banc Court vacated that decision and ordered the parties to answer important questions about the application of Chevron deference. At issue, in this case, is whether a court can apply Chevron deference even when an administrative agency declines to invoke it. For more information visit the case page here.

WHERE: Follow this link to listen live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS425e5i2TI

WHEN: Wednesday, January 28, 2021, at 1:00 pm EST

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Anglers Inn International Establishes COVID-19 Testing Program to Satisfy CDC Travel Requirements

COEUR D’ ALENE, Idaho (January 25, 2021) – Billy Chapman, Jr. founder and

owner of Anglers Inn International, has announced the implementation of a COVID-

19 testing program that satisfies CDC International Travel Requirements. The

testing program will allow Anglers Inn customers to board their flights to return

home after enjoying their great angling experience.

“On January 12 th the United States Center for Disease Control (CDC) instituted a new

policy requiring all air passengers entering the United States to obtain a negative

COVID-19 test within 72 hours of their flight’s departure to the U.S,” explained

Chapman. Read more

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SilencerCo “SHOT Show Not Show” Giveaway

SilencerCo Teams Up With Vertx and Dark Angel Medical to Host the Shot Show Not Show Giveaway

WEST VALLEY CITY, UT – In the absence of SHOT Show, we decided to team up with our partners Vertx and Dark Angel Medical to host a SHOT Show Not Shot Giveaway, a five-day giveaway being held from January 26 – 30, with high-end prize packages you will definitely want to win.

With plans of giving away 14 silencers, five Dark Angel Medical kits, five Vertx bags, and an all-expenses paid trip to SilencerCo’s headquarters in Utah to tour their factory and shoot on their range, this giveaway will not disappoint.

The Shot Show Not Show Giveaway consists of five exclusive packages that will get anyone excited. Here are the package details.

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Michigan: Black Lake sturgeon season opens Feb. 6

Eager for the chance to catch one of Michigan’s most unique fish? The lake sturgeon season on Black Lake in Cheboygan County begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, and registration is open until Feb. 5.

A new online registration processis required to participate, as well as a current Michigan fishing license for anyone 17 or older. Anglers must certify that they understand and will abide by the rules and safety requirements.

The catch quota this year is six lake sturgeon total. In the past, the season quota often has been met within the first day – sometimes in just a few hours! However, the season will last until the sixth fish is harvested, or five fish have been harvested at the end of any day from Feb. 6-10. Daily season fishing hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the season will end at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, or when one of the two scenarios previously mentioned is met.

Anglers will receive text messages announcing the beginning of the season, and as each fish is harvested until the season closes. Read more

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Browning Maxus II Camo

Maxus II Camo

Already a well-known name in duck blinds around the globe, the Browning Maxus ups the performance ante with a new moniker and a number of new features.

The new Maxus II Camo is built upon the fast cycling and proven reliable Power Drive Gas System that admirably cycles a wide variety of loads while minimizing the felt recoil the shooter experiences. On the subject of recoil, a new SoftFlex™ cheek pad and new Inflex recoil pad have also been added to improve shooting comfort and control. The new stock can be trimmed for a shorter length of pull or increased with the included spacers. Shims are included to adjust cast and drop at comb. Rubber overmolding on the stock and new forearm improve traction in all conditions. A new screw-on style forearm cap makes disassembly easy. Read more

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