Black Lake Chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow Seeks Volunteers

The Black Lake Chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow in Cheboygan County is seeking additional volunteers to join in its effort, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Law Enforcement and Fisheries Divisions, to help protect lake sturgeon from illegal harvest during the annual spawning run.

The late onset of spring weather slowed the start of the annual sturgeon spawning run in the Black River. Traditionally, the spawning runs begins around the end of April. However, due to cold temperatures and late snow melt, the sturgeon did not appear in the river until the second week of May. Therefore, the spawning run is expected to go on into mid-June. Volunteers are needed to fill guarding shifts now through June 10. Read more

Fishing

Michigan: fire danger increasing across the Upper Peninsula

Firefighters with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are reminding the public to be cautious with fire, as predicted weather conditions suitable for wildfires have heightened fire danger across the Upper Peninsula.

All areas west of a line from the Huron Mountains south to Stephenson are expected to experience extreme fire danger today. Over the next couple of days, very high fire danger is expected at least through Saturday, and possibly beyond, depending upon the significance of rainfall forecast for Saturday night.

The remainder of the U.P., east of the line, will experience very high fire danger. Read more

General

Three Michigan state parks to offer water parks this summer

These three floating playgrounds are fun for the whole family. Many of the courses include a series of connected inflatable slides, runways, jumping pillows and bouncers that are suitable for both kids and adults (age and height restrictions apply). There is an additional fee and reservations are recommended.

All three water parks will open May 25 and include:

  • Water Warrior Island is located on Lake Michigamme in Van Riper State Park in Marquette County. This floating playground includes 20-foot water slides, rock climbing walls, trampolines, floating walkways and a ninja-warrior-like obstacle course.
  • Jump Island situated on Bishop Lake within the Brighton Recreation Area in Livingston County, offers the “ultimate inflatable water park experience.” The water course includes an inflatable iceberg, inflatable slides, runways and other obstacles that give visitors the ability to balance, walk, run or slide on water.
  • The WhoaZone on Heron Beach is located at the Holly Recreation Area in Oakland County. The course offers four different routes with four different challenge levels – from easy up to challenging. Visitors can climb, jump, crawl and slide on the gigantic springboard, semi-circle step, the wiggle bridge, half-pipe and more.

Check out a cool video on the water parks.

Ticket and reservation information, rules, height requirements and hours of operation vary between each individual attraction. Links to the three water park websites, a short video and a map can be found at michigan.gov/DNRwaterparks.

A Recreation Passport is required for entry into most state parks, state forest campgrounds, boating access sites and state trailheads.

Contact: Mike Donnelly, 810-229-6566 (Brighton Recreation Area); Shawn Speaker, 248-634-8811 (Holly Recreation Area) or Doug Barry, 906-339-4461 (Van Riper State Park)

General

TacStar Carbon Fiber Mag Extensions for Mossberg & Benelli Shotguns

TacStar® continues their position as a leader in top quality, high tech shotgun accessories with the introduction of Carbon Fiber magazine extensions. Carbon fiber offers an unbeatable strength to weight ratio. These extensions are about 4 times lighter than traditional steel tubes; however, they are much stronger. The carbon fiber offers durability and toughness to go along with lightweight, making it the perfect material for extension tubes. In addition, we also include a high visibility follower which is machined out of solid aluminum and is designed to improve feeding; as well as a barrel magazine clamp. The extensions are available in 7 shot, 8 shot, and 10 shot capacities. The 7 shot extensions adds 2 rounds, the 8 shot adds 3 rounds and the 10 shot adds 5 rounds to your shotguns’ total capacity. Read more

Firearms

Pulsar IR Illuminators

(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) –  Pulsar is introducing two new Pulsar Ultra IR Illuminators, Ultra-850 IR Illuminator (PL79137) and Ultra-940 IR Illuminators (PL79139). The Ultra IR Illuminators are designed solely for the Pulsar Digisight Ultra models, attaching to the side of the Digisight housing. Ideal for nighttime, predator, hog and varmint hunting, while adding many welcome features that will upgrade your Pulsar optics.

The Ultra IR Illuminators provide visual enhancement at night for increased detection and identification range. This IR features variable beam control to focus from spot to flood depending on the scenario. The IR beam position is adjustable and will align flawlessly with the Digisight field of view. Read more

Optics

Thompson Auto-Ordnance Launches New Website

(Greeley, PA) – Thompson Auto-Ordnance, maker of the famous “Tommy Gun” and other iconic firearms throughout history, is proud to announce the launch of a new official website.

The new Thompson Auto-Ordnance website offers vivid graphics that showcase the intricate details of the products. The user friendly interface allows for easy navigation and extensive resources for customers. The site is designed with tools to cater to the user and streamline the content, resulting in a pleasing experience for customers. You can visit the new site at auto-ordnance.com or tommygun.com
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Firearms

Cirrus Wind Indicator

Victoria, TX- Cirrus Outdoors changed the wind detection game with the launch of the Cirrus Wind Indicator®. “We tested the indicator for several years before bringing it to market. Being the first wind indicator on the market to utilize true vaper technology we had to make sure everything was right. Over the last year we developed our base unit into the ultimate hunting tool. Our product development team built the technology to not only have the best wind indicator on the market but the best multi tool as well.” Said Jim Angott President of Cirrus Outdoors.

The new Cirrus Wind Indicator® features three multi colored LED Lights. (red and white) This new lighted unit allows hunters to monitor and check the wind and thermals in total darkness or extremely low light. Not only do the lights help you detect the wind but they can be used as a flashlight when needed as well. Not only will the Cirrus Unit work as a wind checker and a flashlight built into one compact design, it will also act as a USB charging bank for your phone. “With all the technology, we take into the woods I find myself looking to downsize on how much I take with me to the stand. While testing the new Cirrus Wind Indicator® I had a flashlight, charger, and most important a wind indicator that all fit into my pocket.” Mike Hecht General Manager of RubLine Marketing.

Cirrus Wind Indicator® is available at several fine retailers across the country as well as several online retailers.

MSRP $44.95

Hunting

Birding Soars in the Straits of Mackinac Area

(Mackinaw City, Mich)—Birding is currently the second fastest growing hobby in the United States after gardening, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service who also reports that over 2 million Michigan residents are birdwatchers. There are countless opportunities for viewing these winged wonders in and around the Mackinaw City area during the coming warm weather season.

While no longer protected under the Federal Endangered Species Act, the bald eagle remains protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Here in Michigan, the Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch takes place every day in Mackinaw City. The group conducts scientific studies of hawks and owls migrating through this region of northern Michigan and educates the public about the birds and their migration. They count northward-bound hawks in the spring and survey owls both spring and fall, recording and reporting the data for free professional and public access. Read more

Wildlife

ScrapeFix’s The Vine

Any scrape fanatic knows that vertically hanging licking branches are the key to mock scrapes. Whitetails can’t resist vertically hanging branches and will travel long distances to visit these locations.

CHALLENG IS TO THE PERFECT LICKING BRANCH:
• The perfect licking branch is never readily available near your trail camera locations or shooting lanes.
• As the rut gets closer bucks will often break of licking branches and abandon the scrape.
• Whitetails will rarely make scrapes in locations without the perfect licking branch.

Now you can make the perfect mock scrape in any location with ScrapeFix’s TheVine. The Vine Package comes with 5′ Fully Adjustable vine and a bottle of ScrapeFix. Place TheVine on any tree, adjust to desired height and WATCH IT WORK! 

Hunting
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