Michigan: journey of 1,200 feet moves state park’s historic building out of harm’s way

After months of planning, Orchard Beach State Park’s historic shelter building now sits a safe 230 feet back from the eroding Lake Michigan shoreline. The necessary, winding, 1,200-foot journey through this popular park in Manistee, Michigan, wasn’t swift; the entire move took 23 hours over three days, from Thursday, Dec. 10, to Saturday, Dec. 12.

For more than 70 years, the building sat perched high atop a bluff overlooking the Great Lake. However, high water and wave action have made the bluff unstable, requiring that the 850-ton building be relocated within the park to preserve its story, protect public safety and keep the building open for future recreation.

“The DNR proudly preserves and protects both natural and cultural assets,” said Ron Olson, chief of the Parks and Recreation Division within the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. “Investing in this important place is an investment in the story of Michigan and preserves the memories of those who have enjoyed this iconic destination.” Read more

General

Zeta6 EDC Offset Speedstrip for 5-Shot J-Frame Revolvers

Gainesville, GA – Zeta Industries is please to introduce the Zeta6™ J-PAK™, an offset speedstrip that loads 3 and 2 in 5-shot J-frame revolvers chambered in 38SP/357. Traditional speedstrips load a 5-shot revolver in a 2-2-1 sequence. With J-PAK™, the familiar speedstrip design has been offset slightly to load in a 3-2 sequence, loading three rounds in the first motion. Its narrow profile makes it great for concealed pocket carry. The thin, flexible material allows the cartridges to flex and conform when in a pocket yet align the rounds perfectly when reloading a revolver. And like the K-PAK™, two J-PAKs can be nested together to carry ten rounds in a little more space than only five. This is the fourth speedloader product in the Zeta6 brand for 5-shot J-frames. www.zetasix.com

“Our goal was to design a narrow, EDC/pants-pocket speedloader that offered advantages over conventional speedstrips, and could still be carried discreetly.”, says designer Michael Lyle. “The commercial success of our first offset strip, K-PAK™, resulted in substantial customer feedback asking for a J-frame version. During the design process, we learned that by adding an extra sixth socket we could make the product ambidextrous.”, continues Michael Lyle. “Depending on which of the two middle sockets are left empty, the user can configure J-PAK for either left- or right-hand use. And the empty middle socket creates a finger gap that can be used for added stability.”

The Zeta6™ J-PAK™ works perfectly with all 5-shot J-frame size revolvers chambered in 38 Special and 357 Magnum. Read more

Ammunition

QuietKat Announces the Sherpa Cargo e-Bike

When you need to carry a lot of gear up to the highest points on earth, you count on Sherpas to help make the journey possible. The QuietKat Sherpa is based on the Villager model and includes a longer wheelbase and an integrated rear rack to carry all the gear you need. Perfect for a trip to the lake, to the park, or take an epic multi-day adventure!

The Sherpa comes standard with a 750-watt hub-drive motor and 203mm disc brakes that give enough power to climb steep hills and mountains, as well as plenty of stopping power to inspire confidence on technical descents. A premium RST Coil Suspension Fork and 3” plus-size all-terrain tires make for a smooth and comfortable ride on a variety of terrain from paved paths, dirt roads, snow, sand, and everything in-between. Check out the all-new Sherpa at www.quietkat.com!

General

Michigan: Give-Or Get- the Gift of Outdoor Recreation Skills

Looking for the perfect gift for the outdoor enthusiast on your holiday shopping list, or maybe for yourself? The DNR Outdoor Skills Academy can help.

Offering in-depth, expert instruction, gear and hands-on learning for a range of activities – from fishing and hunting to finding wild mushrooms – 2021 Outdoor Skills Academy classes are now available for purchase online.

“Wondering what to get the hunter, angler or nature lover who has everything? Send them to an Outdoor Skills Academy class!” said Ed Shaw, interpreter at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center and originator of the OSA program. “Our classes offer more than just a brief taste of outdoor activities – we spend a full day or more teaching the needed skills to get out and confidently try them.”

Classes in the new year include:

  • Bear Hunting Clinic
  • Fly Fishing Clinic for Beginners
  • Hard Water School (ice fishing class) and Advanced Hard Water School
  • Steelhead Clinic
  • Trapping Clinic
  • Walleye Clinic
  • Whitetail Food Plot Clinic
  • Wild Turkey Hunting Clinic
  • Wild Mushroom Clinic

Cost for most of the classes is $25-40. All of them will take place at the Carl T. Johnson Center, located inside Mitchell State Park in Cadillac. Classes at other locations around the state may be added to the calendar throughout the year.

For class dates, detailed descriptions and registration information, visit Michigan.gov/OutdoorSkills. Read more

Fishing, Hunting

Veteran Innovative Products Christmas Promotion

Fredericksburg, TX – Whether you’re hunting whitetail from a treestand, stalking elk, running around the cold Northwoods, or the southern heat of Texas, VIP has the right broadhead for any utilization. Invest in the most lethal broadheads on the market this Christmas. From December 3rd through the 18th, take 35% off two packs of Veteran Broadheads and get practice points for free with a $25 savings, no promo code necessary! Read more

Archery

Outdoor Edge® Introduces the RazorWork™

DENVER (Dec. 15, 2020) — Go from work to skinning with the push of a button with the new RazorWork from Outdoor Edge. This EDC knife features a replaceable scalpel-sharp 3-inch utility blade made from Japanese 420J2 stainless steel that has been heat-treated and hand-finished to achieve its razor-sharp edge. This blade design transfers power directly to the cutting edge, making this a great knife for tradesmen and everyday carry, offering 3X the cutting edge when compared to a standard utility blade. Read more

Cutlery

AR-15 and AR-308 Build Parts

Increased Production For Those Hard-To-Find Parts

Berthoud, CO: Phoenix Weaponry, a custom firearms manufacturer, announces they have increased production for many AR small parts. Increased demand and supply chain shortages in the firearms market have made it a challenge for many Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers to get the parts they need. Phoenix Weaponry answers the call with increased production of all of the small parts that are needed to assemble an AR. Read more

Firearms

Wicked Ridge’s American-Made NXT 400: Their Most Accurate Crossbow Ever

At 6” Wide, Shooting 400 FPS, Wicked Ridge’s
NEW American-Made NXT 400™ Is Their Most Accurate Crossbow Ever

Mogadore, OH — The industry leader in top value, precision performance crossbows recently released its narrowest and most accurate crossbow ever. Wicked Ridge Crossbows’ NEW American-made NXT 400 is built unlike any crossbow in its price-range – featuring TenPoint’s Narrow Crossbow Technology™ (NXT) bow assembly that measures 6-inches wide when cocked and delivers speeds of 400 feet-per-second with same-hole down-range accuracy.

“Our Made in America Wicked Ridge line of crossbows continues to distance themselves from import models in terms of quality, performance, and value,” said Rick Bednar, TenPoint® CEO. “At $1,099, the NXT 400 features a combination of width, speed, accuracy, and built-in cocking device that is unrivaled at its price-point on the crossbow market.” Read more

Archery

Utah: Rabbit Disease Confirmed in Uintah County

UINTAH COUNTY — After being confirmed in southern Utah in June, rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHDV-2) has now been confirmed in wild rabbit populations in northeastern Utah too.

Prior to the most recent discovery between Fort Duchesne and Lapoint in Uintah County, rabbit hemorrhagic disease in Utah had been found only in San Juan, Wayne, Sanpete and Iron counties. RHDV-2 only infects rabbits. It’s not known to affect humans, livestock or other pets. However, precautions should be taken when handling rabbit carcasses to avoid spreading RHDV-2 or other known infectious diseases, like tularemia, that can be dangerous if transmitted to humans.

The virus can survive for months in the environment and spread from dead rabbit carcasses or through food, water and any other contaminated materials, like the urine or feces of sick rabbits or through contact with feces from predators that have eaten infected rabbits. People can spread the virus indirectly by carrying it on their clothing and shoes if walking in and around areas where deceased rabbits are found.

Signs of RHDV-2 to look for in rabbits are bleeding from the mouth or nose. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Forest Service Drops Controversial Sections from Land Swap

USFS cited input from sportsmen and women as reason for change in course

MISSOULA, Mont. – In a win for public access and public lands hunters and anglers, the U.S. Forest Service has removed sections of prime public lands elk habitat from a land swap in the Crazy Mountains in response to input provided by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers members and others.

The concerns raised by hunters and anglers were specifically acknowledged by Custer Gallatin National Forest supervisor Mary Erickson as the reasoning for the removal of those sections in the USFS draft decision released yesterday.

“What the public stood to lose here is the epitome of quality public land elk hunting habitat,” said John Sullivan, board chair for the Montana chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. “We commend the Forest Service for listening to the overwhelming number of comments submitted by public land owners and for deciding to drop these sections from the prosed swap.” Read more

Hunting, Wildlife
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