German Precision Optics RANGETRACKER 1800 Rangefinder

Now Available In Black at a Lower Price

RICHMOND, Va. — In response to customer requests, German Precision Optics (GPO) USA’s popular compact, lightweight, one-handed RANGETRACKER 1800 Rangefinder is now available in black. Introduced last year in green, this handheld rangefinder allows the hunter to accurately range its target out to 1800 yards with one of the fastest laser rangefinding systems on the market.

The GPO RANGETRACKER™ features state-of-the-art optical and electronic technology for both long-range rifle hunting and close archery usage (6 yards.) Designed with a high transmission optical system coated with GPO’s proprietary GPObright™ lens coatings, both line of sight and/or True-range™ adjusted angle distance readings, a Hyperscan™ feature that provides three readings per second, and Targetseeker™ technology that offers “best” and “last” laser hits. The display is an HLDC system that allows up to 25 percent more light to get through the optical system, making it usable in very low-light situations. Read more

Hunting, Optics

Michigan: conservation officers locate lost snowmobiler in Pontiac Lake Recreation Area

A 49-year-old man is expected to make a full recovery after becoming lost Saturday in the Pontiac Lake Recreation Area, located in Oakland County, Michigan, while snowmobiling with his 54-year-old friend.

The two West Bloomfield men, who are not being named, began snowmobiling in the 3,745-acre recreation area around 3 p.m. Saturday. The 54-year-old man stopped at a meeting area, but his friend never arrived.

After an hour’s search, the man contacted law enforcement for help, expressing increased concern about his missing friend’s health conditions.

Officer Roxanne Ostrowski, White Lake Township Police Department, received the call for help at 5:45 p.m. and contacted Thomas Bissett, Pontiac Lake Recreation Area supervisor, for assistance.

Due to the area’s difficult terrain and vast trail system, Bissett contacted local Department of Natural Resources conservation officers. Familiar with the maze of trails, Conservation Officers Danielle Zubek, Jacob Griffin and Christopher Knights used their DNR patrol snowmobiles to search the area.

At 6:48 p.m., with temperatures ranging in the low to mid-20s, Knights located the missing snowmobiler walking in snow about 2 feet deep near Maceday Lake Road and Cross Road.

Disoriented and displaying signs of hypothermia, the man said he got stuck on his snowmobile and abandoned it but was unsure where the snowmobile was. Read more

General

Springfield Armory Hellcat RDP 9mm

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to introduce an exciting new variant of its wildly popular micro 9mm Hellcat® — the Hellcat RDP™ (Rapid Defense Package). The RDP is replete with features that make this high-capacity, ultra-compact pistol even more versatile.

The new Hellcat RDP builds on the success and popularity of the original Hellcat OSP™ micro 9mm with the addition of a 3.8″ threaded barrel and an included Self Indexing Compensator. Compact and capable, the compensator vents gas from the barrel to significantly reduce muzzle rise and felt recoil. Made of lightweight 8082 aluminum, the compensator features a patented self-indexing mounting system that ensures the port is correctly oriented every time. That means it’s a breeze to install or remove with no need for shims or tools.

“The Hellcat reshaped the way people viewed what a CCW pistol can be. Now, the Hellcat RDP is taking the performance of this highly capable pistol to the next level,” says Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory.

Also debuting today is HEX™ optics by Springfield Armory. Direct-mounted on the slide of the Hellcat RDP is the all-new HEX Wasp™ red dot, utilizing the Springfield Micro™ footprint made popular by the Hellcat OSP. The ruggedly built, IPX7 waterproof-rated Wasp features an aluminum body and an anti-glare-coated glass lens, and its low-mount design means it can co-witness with the handgun’s fixed tritium/luminescent front sight and Tactical Rack U-Notch rear sight. Read more

Firearms

Hybrid Light Announces Copper Series Atlas 600 Lantern

Atlanta, GA – February, 23, 2020 – Hybrid Light, a solar-powered, mobile lighting, and charging flashlight company is preparing to release their newest product– Copper Series Atlas 600 Lantern.

The Copper Lantern will be adjustable from 25 to 600 lumens, and on one full charge, it will give you 100 hours of light–similar to its companion, the Atlas 600 Camping Lantern. The major difference between the two is the fire mode feature in the Copper Lantern.

Terry Peterson, CEO of Hybrid Light said, “The biggest feature we are excited about is the fire mode feature. The lantern will imitate a life-like fire color. It’s the first of its kind in our product line and we’re really excited to be launching it. We cannot wait for our customers to experience a new ‘lantern fire’ with just one push of a button.” Read more

Hunting, Optics

Announcing HEX Optics by Springfield Armory

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the new HEX™ line of optics, designed to deliver a higher standard of performance and superior optical support for handguns and long guns. The two new HEX optics offer intuitive target acquisition, faster follow-up shots and every-day dependability.

The micro-sized HEX Wasp™ is intended for use on CCW pistols like the 9mm Hellcat® OSP™ and features the Springfield Micro™ footprint popularized by the Hellcat OSP. This system allows for direct mounting to the slide of a pistol, ensuring the lowest possible mount and an ability to co-witness with iron sights like those of the Hellcat. The HEX Wasp is “always-on,” featuring an auto-dimming sensor that regulates the brightness of the dot based on changing ambient light conditions. Battery life is rated at a two-year runtime. Read more

Optics

Michigan: Invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Found in Benzie County

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recently verified a new detection of invasive hemlock woolly adelgid at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in northern Benzie County. To date, a survey of the surrounding area has found just one infested tree in the Platte River Campground, a popular destination within the National Lakeshore.

Hemlock woolly adelgids are small insects that use their long, siphoning mouthparts to extract sap from hemlock trees. Their feeding weakens needles, shoots and branches. Over time, tree growth slows, and trees take on a grayish-green appearance. Without treatment, infested trees die within four to 10 years.

These insects are considered invasive because they are not native to Michigan and can cause significant harm to the state’s hemlock resource, estimated at 170 million trees. Read more

Wildlife

Forbes Names Bass Pro Shops One of America’s Best Employers

Independent survey ranks outdoor company in the top 10 among America’s 500 largest firms

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri – Bass Pro Shops is once again being recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers. The outdoor company ranked number nine out of 500 employers that qualified for the award, ranking ahead of respected companies including Google, Disney, Lowe’s, Target and Amazon, among others.

The results are based on an independent survey of 50,000 employees in 25 different industries working for companies with at least 1,000 people employed in U.S. locations. Employees were asked open-ended questions about their employer.

“Our friendly, knowledgeable and passionate team members have rightly earned the reputation as, ‘World’s Foremost Outfitters’ for their incredible commitment to helping our customers connect to nature,” said noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder and CEO Johnny Morris. “We are honored to receive this recognition as we strive to take care of our Outfitters as well as they take care of our customers.” Read more

Archery, Firearms, Fishing, Hunting, Optics, Self Defense, Wildlife

Riton Optics Adds X5 TACTIX Scope to Blackout Defense AR Prize at Shooting Sports Showcase

As anticipation grows for the inaugural Shooting Sports Showcase set for March 8 in Talladega, Alabama, Riton Optics is sweetening the pot. Participating media members will be eligible for a drawing to win the Riton X5 TACTIX 1-6×24 scope atop a Blackout Defense Quantum Series AR-15. Together, the rifle and scope have a retail value of $3,249.00. Media attendees must visit both the Riton and Blackout Defense booths to enter the drawing.

“The team at Riton Optics is excited to be included in the inaugural Shooting Sports Showcase,” said Riton Director of Marketing Tony Tarantino. “After this last year, we look forward to finally meeting people again face-to-face and building new relationships.”

Blackout Defense President Brooke Afshari. “The private time with the media, as well as wholesalers, is an incredible opportunity for our growing business.”

Hosted by the Professional Outdoor Media Association, the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association, and the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers, the Shooting Sports Showcase is an industry-exclusive event designed to give firearm industry representatives a day to showcase new products to members of the media, dealers, and wholesalers. In addition to Riton and Blackout Defense, sponsors include Bergara, CVA, Fiocchi of America, Otis Technology, Savage Arms, and Sure-Shot Game Calls.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required by February 25. To see the entire list of attendees, registration information, and more, click HERE. Read more

Firearms, Optics

Night Fision Giving Away Fully Customized SIX Sauer P320 X-Carry

Dearborn, Mich. (February 22, 2021) – Night Fision, a leader in advanced tritium insertion solutions, is giving away a fully customized SIG Sauer P320 X-Carry.

Night Fision partnered with their friends at D&D Gunsmiths, Sig Sauer and some of their favorite companies to bring you a completely tricked out P320. Check out these specs and try not to get too excited:

  • Night Fision – Optics Ready Stealth Sights
  • Norsso – Reptile C Custom Slide
  • Swampfox – Liberty 1×22 Red Dot Optic
  • NDZ – 3D Rear Slide Cover Plate; Magazine Base Plate
  • Faxon Firearms – Flame Fluted Threaded Barrel

To enter, just follow the directions in this link: https://woobox.com/qnytzu. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on February 24th, 2021. Read more

Firearms, Optics

Michigan Deer Regulation Changes for 2021

Members of the NRC voted on a package of proposed deer regulations for the fall 2021 hunting season. Major changes included the creation of a universal antlerless license, with some restrictions for U.P. hunters, as well as an extension of the urban archery season in southeast Michigan and changes to the supplemental and recreational feeding rules. The DNR’s recommendation had originally included more robust changes, however, NRC commissioner amendments repealed four of these. All four of these amendments passed unanimously, as did the entire order once these amendments had been made. As reported by the DNR, specific changes for the 2021 deer regulations include:

  • Deer Management Unit-specific antlerless deer licenses have been replaced with a universal antlerless license that may be used across multiple DMUs.
    • Antlerless licenses may now be purchased without an application in the Lower Peninsula and portions of the south-central Upper Peninsula that have DMUs open to antlerless deer hunting. Licenses may be used on public or private land.
    • In the mid-zone Upper Peninsula DMUs that are open to antlerless deer hunting, a deer hunting access permit must accompany the universal antlerless license. The deer hunting access permit, intended to limit participation where the population can be sensitive to harsh winter weather, will be available through a drawing.
    • The northernmost DMUs of the U.P. are closed to antlerless deer hunting in all seasons.
  • Archery hunters in portions of the Upper Peninsula may pursue antlerless deer on their deer or deer combo licenses. DMUs 127, 066, 131, 042, 031, 007 and 048 will be closed to antlerless harvest during the archery seasons.
  • The expanded urban archery season through Jan. 31 is now permanent in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
  • Upper Peninsula supplemental and recreational deer feeding regulations have changed, including:
    • A permit is no longer required for supplemental feeding in the Upper Peninsula.
    • Supplemental feeding can occur Jan. 1 to May 15.
    • Recreational or supplemental feeding is prohibited if a location is deemed to be a safety hazard.
    • All recreational feed must be given in increments of only 2 gallons per calendar day and only 2 gallons at any one time.
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