Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP with Ambidextrous Safety

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce a new option for concealed carriers who want the benefits of the highest-capacity micro 9mm handgun in the world, along with the added security of a manual safety.

The Springfield Hellcat® OSP™ (Optical Sight Pistol) is now available with an optional ambidextrous, low-profile manual thumb safety. While the Hellcat’s numerous passive safety mechanisms make the striker-fired handgun safe to carry and operate, this new option is ideal for those that prefer the addition of a manual safety. Read more

Firearms

Michigan conservation officer academy applications close Friday

If you or someone you know has been debating about applying for the upcoming conservation officer academy, don’t wait any longer! The DNR is accepting applications through Friday, Feb. 26. This is a unique opportunity to work outdoors while protecting Michigan’s natural resources and serving local communities.

A college degree or previous law enforcement training is not required for the job – recruits receive paid training for everything they need to know (like rescuing someone from a submerged vehicle, as shown in this photo from the 2018 CO academy). Once hired, conservation officers are full-time State of Michigan employees and receive biweekly paychecks. Read more

Wildlife

MDT HNT26 Chassis System

A Purpose-built, 26oz Hunting Chassis now available from MDT. The MDT HNT26 Chassis System is a brand new addition to the MDT Chassis System line designed specifically for hunters. The MDT HNT26 Chassis weighs in starting at just 26oz for the full chassis system (including chassis base, buttstock, forend and grip).

Although MDT chassis systems have been used by hunters for years, this marks the first truly purpose-built hunting chassis from MDT. This legendary rifle chassis provides you with all of the usual benefits that you expect from a rifle chassis such as V-Block bedding, length of pull and comb adjustment, AICS magazine compatibility, thumb shelf etc, while catering specifically to the hunters needs. Read more

Firearms

Bond Arms Rough SeriesDouble-Barrel Handguns

Grandbury, TX – Bond Arms is known for its outstanding fit and finish on every gun they build. To create a more affordable option for budget-conscious customers without compromising features, Bond Arms trimmed down its finishing process. The Rough Series was born and included the Roughneck, Rowdy, and the newest addition, the Grizzly double-barrel guns. The result is a handgun with the same outstanding qualities inherent in every Bond Arms’ gun without all the frills.

Each Rough Series gun undergoes a quick clean-up and deburring to knock off the sharp edges. After the initial treatment, guns are bead blasted, giving them a rough finish. The parting lines in the metal frame and trigger guard add to the cool factor. Swirly tool marks on the barrels and tiny casting imperfections and rough areas add a unique individual character to these handguns. Built-in a fraction of the time compared to standard production models, the reduced labor cost of the Rough Series guns translates into huge savings for the customer. Read more

Firearms

BIG 8 PRODUCTS® Anticipates Shed Hunting Season with Antler Tags

Atlanta, GA – BIG 8 PRODUCTS®, a taxidermy products company, is anticipating shed hunting season and showcasing their product, –– ‘Antler Tags.’

‘Antler Tags’ are ideal for labeling your antler score, date, name, location, and anything else to remember the day. The tags work with all shed antlers, all harvested animals, and big buck antlers. By using the tags, ink on your antlers become obsolete along with the gooey residue from using traditional stickers. Read more

General, Hunting

Michigan DNR drafts walleye management plan for inland waters, seeks public input

A healthy, abundant walleye population is a big part of Michigan’s fisheries. These native fish provide exciting opportunities for world-class recreational fishing and play an important ecological role as a top predator. Though several local, regional and Great Lakes-centric walleye plans exist, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has drafted the first statewide walleye plan focused on inland waters – and is asking the public’s help in finalizing it.

The draft version of the “Management Plan for Walleye in Michigan’s Inland Waters” is available for review and written comment through April 1. All comments should be sent via email to DNR-Walleye@Michigan.gov.

Seth Herbst, the DNR’s aquatic species and regulatory affairs manager, is leading the initiative. He said this draft plan was developed to guide the department’s management effort toward maximizing both angler satisfaction and the ecological benefits of walleye fisheries. Read more

Fishing

Houston Safari Club Foundation Live Virtual Online Auction

Houston, TX- The Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) Live, Virtual Online Auction is this Saturday, February 27, 2021, beginning at 7:00pm CST!

Join HSCF for this exciting auction! Bid online from the comfort of your home! There are two different auctions to choose from! Sign up now to start bidding on hunting trips, fishing trips, firearms, jewelry, art, sports and music memorabilia, and more! Then, join our auctioneer live on Saturday, February 27, 2021 beginning at 7:00pm CST to be part of the live, virtual auction. The auction will feature a live stream to HSCF’s Facebook and YouTube and auction pages. Host a safe, socially distanced watch party! Contests and prizes, including hundreds of dollars in gift cards, will be featured throughout the evening. An online-only auction is also being offered.

Sign up today to preview the auction items and to begin your pre-bidding. Funds raised from this auction will be used to support HSCF’s mission and outreach efforts in education and conservation. Full instructions, including a video tutorial, may be found here: https://hscfdn.org/auction/. Join us for this fun event and help to protect the future of hunting! HSCF thanks all of its donors and sponsors, including Capital Farm Credit, Wildlife Partners and FORLOH. Read more

Firearms, Fishing, Hunting

MeatEater Announces ‘Back 40 To Fork’ Sweepstakes

ATHENS, GA (February 24, 2021) – MeatEater has launched the ‘Back 40 to Fork’ sweepstakes in conjunction with the donation of the Back 40 property to the National Deer Association (NDA). MeatEater is giving away an unbelievable slate of prizes with a total value over $4,900 from some of the top names in the industry. Each winner can then elect a ‘new hunter’ to receive a special prize pack containing gear picked specifically for beginners. To enter, fans can visit the online entry form. Promotion ends March 4, 2021.

“This is really exciting news, and what a great way to celebrate the handing over of the Back 40 property,” said Nick Pinizzotto, President & CEO of NDA. “We are both thrilled and thankful that MeatEater has chosen to donate this property to the NDA, and this sweepstakes really symbolizes the bright future for both the relationship and the property. The Back 40 project will be an invaluable asset to the Field to Fork program and it is hard to fathom just how large of an impact this will have on our overall mission.” Read more

General

Wild Sheep Foundation Celebrates Successful Reintroduction

Bozeman, Montana. February 24, 2021. The Wild Sheep Foundation announced a cause for celebration as a new wild sheep population was reintroduced into Montana’s Tendoy Mountains.

“This was a historic couple of days for wild sheep conservation and an experience I will never forget,” said Keith Balfourd, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Wild Sheep Foundation. “It was such an amazing experience to be a part of and so many people involved that made this possible I’m not sure where to start.”

Twenty-six wild sheep (16 ewes, two lambs, and six rams) were helicopter captured from Wild Horse Island, transported by air to Big Arm State Park for processing, then loaded into two special transport trailers. The sheep were driven overnight to Dell, Montana, where they were released at dawn the next morning into the Tendoy Mountain Range.

In August of 2020, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (MTFWP) approved two new trap and transplant projects. The first was successfully executed in December when a new population was established in Montana’s Little Belt Mountains from 50 sheep captured in HD482, south of the Missouri Breaks, and safely released in their new home. The Tendoy Mountains was the second reintroduction and represents the initial phase to repopulate the Tendoy’s with healthy bighorns after agency action to depopulate the range of bighorns during 2016 and 2017 due to chronic prevalence of respiratory disease. Read more

Wildlife

Washington Appeals Court Unanimously Upholds Preemption in SAF Lawsuit

BELLEVUE, WA – A Washington State Appeals Court panel has unanimously held that a so-called “safe storage” ordinance adopted by the City of Edmonds and challenged by the Second Amendment Foundation, National Rifle Association and three private citizens violates the state’s 36-year-old model preemption law.

The ruling is a “significant victory for Evergreen State gun and privacy rights,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. The case is known as Bass v. City of Edmonds.

“Washington lawmakers wisely adopted state preemption more than 35 years ago, Gottlieb observed. “The language is clear and unambiguous. Local governments cannot adopt or enforce their own firearms regulations that are more restrictive than state statute. The City of Edmonds knew this when the council adopted the storage requirement.” Read more

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