New webinar series explores Michigan’s efforts to prevent and respond to invasive species

Many invasive species are already in Michigan, causing harm to the state’s waters, woods and open spaces – and others could be on the way. What is being done to respond to these threats?

NotMISpecies, a new, monthly webinar series from Michigan’s Invasive Species Program, will take an in-depth look at efforts across the state to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive plants, insects, animals and diseases.

Michigan’s Invasive Species Program, a collaborative effort of the departments of Natural Resources; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Agriculture and Rural Development, coordinates and supports invasive species initiatives across the state and provides support through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program.

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Fishing, Wildlife

Michigan: deer check and CWD/TB testing changes for 2020 hunting season

Deer check and CWD/TB testing changes for 2020 hunting season

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources advises deer hunters to be prepared for big changes to DNR deer check stations this fall.

Staffing and financial shortages, due to both funding associated with long-term declines in the hunter base and the COVID-19 pandemic, will result in reductions in check station and drop-box locations, dates and hours operated, and the number of deer heads that will be accepted for chronic wasting disease testing (CWD).

Additionally, to protect hunters and DNR staff, some procedures will be changed to make deer check stations safer for all. Hunters are required to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines, staying 6 feet away from other people, at DNR deer check stations. At many check stations, hunters will be required to stay in their vehicles while their deer is checked. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Bring on the birds for National Public Lands Day

This Saturday is National Public Lands Day, and we’ve got three ways to make the most of the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands and national parks – by engaging with Michigan’s birds!

Visit a nearby Important Bird Area

Did you know that many state game and wildlife areas double as Important Bird Areas? IBAs are places that are vital for the conservation of bird populations. Researchers need help monitoring IBAs and mapping bird ranges, especially in state game and wildlife areas. You can be a citizen scientist and report your observations on eBird, a global community science database. Having more data from these often-underrepresented state game and wildlife areas gives eBird researchers a better understanding of the IBAs and the birds using them. On your next visit, help advance conservation efforts by sharing your bird sightings on eBird or at MiBirds@Audubon.org.

To plan your birding trip, check out the Michigan Hunting Digest for hunting season start dates, or call your local DNR center or field office. Birders are advised to wear brightly colored clothing, as fall hunting will be in full swing. Read more

Wildlife

Five Ways to Keep Boats Safe in Winter Storage

SPRINGFIELD, Va.– Pretty soon, millions of recreational boats will be put into winter storage to await next year’s season. As they sit unattended for months, they can easily become a target for thieves. Will your boat be on a crook’s hit list? Here are five signs that may welcome a thief as well as simple things you can do to thwart them, from Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS).

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Fishing

Faxon Firearms Hog Harvester 300 Blackout Rifle Giveaway

(CINCINNATI, OH) – Faxon Firearms, a Cincinnati, Ohio based manufacturer of quality firearms and components, has teamed up with nine premiere companies to offer a hog hunting prize pack valued at over $4000.

The Prize Pack includes a special edition Faxon Firearms rifle chambered in 300 Blackout with custom Cerakote from One Off Coating.

“We are excited for the opportunity to partner with Crimson Trace, Hornady, Rocky Boots, BOG, Lockdown, Old Timer, Caldwell, Wheeler, and One Off Coating to offer this amazing prize pack” said Curt Staubach, Director of Marketing at Faxon Firearms.

The full prize pack includes:

  • Faxon Firearms Custom 300 Blackout Rifle
  • Crimson Trace CTA-2416 2 Series Sport Riflescope 4-16x50mm and mount
  • Case of 300 Blackout ammunition from Hornady
  • Rocky Boots
  • BOG Clandestine Game Camera and Deathgrip Carbon Fiber Tripod
  • Wheeler Professional Fatwrench and Ultra Scope Mounting Kit
  • Caldwell E-MAX Shadows Hearing Protection
  • Custom Cerakote from One Off Coating
  • Lockdown Puck
  • Old Timer Sharpfinger Knife

The contest runs through October 1, 2020.

Those interested in entering can do so at:

https://gleam.io/7XARm/hog-harvester-giveaway

Firearms

Steiner Optics Offers Savings with Fall Promotions

GREELEY, Colo. – Steiner Optics is offering a number of fall promotions to give hunters, shooters, birders and outdoor enthusiasts added savings on select products from October 1 through December 31, 2020.

The Steiner “Ring it Up” promo offers a free set of Steiner H-Series hunting rings with the purchase of a H4Xi 3-12x56mm riflescope (model #5250). Consumers who purchase a T5Xi or M-Series riflescope will receive a free set of T-Series tactical rings or a Cantilever mount. A free Neoprene scope cover will also be provided for any of those purchases.

Steiner is also offering a “Free Bino Bib” promotion during the same time period. Consumers who spend $250 or more on Steiner binoculars will get a free bino bib cover to protect their newly acquired glass.

The offers are valid on new purchases only from authorized Steiner dealers and do not apply to refurbished items and blemished sale items. Both the free rings and bino bib can be redeemed with a coupon on Steiner-Optics.com. Read more

Optics

The Infusion from ThermaSeat®

Peterborough, NH- Check out the Infusion seat from ThermaSeat®, the “triple threat” cushion that makes you more of a threat on the hunt! The Infusion seat is a must-have product featuring a three-layer design including everything you need to stay warm and dry in order to hunt longer.

“I highly recommend this product for anyone who spends time outdoors and often finds themselves looking for a comfortable place to sit. It excels at providing not just a comfortable place to sit, but also a very warm one. I have sat outside in below-freezing temperatures on this thing and I remained comfortable the entire time. Gone are the days of getting your pants soaked from sitting on a log!”-ThermaSeat® Customer

The Infusion includes a thermal barrier of a ?-inch layer of Softek™ closed-cell foam for maximum heat retention, a comfort barrier of 1?-inch premium, furniture-grade urethane Comfotek™ foam for comfort, and an earth barrier of a 1-inch layer of rigid, closed-cell foam that protects your backside from the cold, wet ground. This seat is covered with waterproof, polyurethane-coated “SilentTouch™” Realtree or Mossy Oak fabric. This adds another layer of freeze-proof protection that won’t get hard in sub-zero temperatures. Read more

Hunting

Transform Your Own Urine Into Powerful Deer Attractants

Finally, an answer we can all agree on. To pee or not to pee? Consider the matter solved with Whitetail Attractants from ScentRelief®. A revolutionary technology combining chemical research with human and animal biology, Whitetail Attractants from ScentRelief® transform your own human urine into a powerful attractants and natural cover scents.

Does the smell of human urine disturb deer or not? You can settle the debate about whether or not you can safely pee in the woods without alerting a whitetail to your presence. With Whitetail Attractants from ScentRelief®, now you can be certain your odor won’t disrupt your hunting plans. Converting your own urine into a powerful attractant is a safe and effective way to dispose of your waste and transform it into a valuable whitetail attractant. With a full lineup of options, including Estrous, Doe, Buck, and Tarsal scents, the Whitetail Attractants series from ScentRelief® will transform your waste into a renewable and economical replacement for expensive deer urine products. Simply capture your urine in the provided bottle, neutralize it with the included powder, and add the provided liquid attractant to immediately camouflage your own waste odor and convert it into a powerful deer temptation.

How it works: Urinate into the provided oversized bottle and allow the odor neutralizer powder to go to work. Neutralized urine can be safely discarded without worry of alerting any nearby wildlife. Hunters can also take their scent camouflage a step further by adding an enhancer liquid to convert the would-be waste into a potent deer attractant. Mix the enhancer liquid with the urine and you’ve instantly turned what could have been a distracting, undesired smell into an intoxicating odor deer will gravitate towards. Read more

Hunting

SCI Urges Sportsmen and Women to Grow the Ranks on National Hunting & Fishing Day

Safari Club International is encouraging all outdoor sportsmen and women to participate in National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Congress launched National Hunting and Fishing Day in 1971 before Richard Nixon signed the first Presidential proclamation of the event in 1972 when he said, “I urge all citizens to join with outdoor sportsmen in the wise use of our natural resources and in ensuring their proper management for the benefit of future generations.” National Hunting and Fishing Day is now celebrated on the fourth Saturday of September each year.Historically, the day has been used to recognize all that hunters and anglers have contributed to wildlife and conservation. Through license fees, proceeds from the Pittman-Robertson Act, and donations to conservation organizations, sportsmen and women have raised over $57 billion for conservation since 1937. National Hunting and Fishing Day now bring together hunters, anglers and target shooters to celebrate these deeply rooted traditions through events held across the nation. Read more

Hunting

Riton Optics’ Fall Rebate and Grand Prize

Tucson, AZ (18 September 2020) During the months of September and October, Riton is offering incredible cash rebates on Riton Optics purchased through the authorized dealer base. To make this deal even better, Riton will be giving away entries for a chance to win a fully stacked grand prize bundle of optics, firearms and more!

Offer is valid for purchases made between September 1, 2020 and October 31, 2020.

Fall Rebate Offer:

Purchase any X1 optic and receive 1 entry to the Grand Prize

Purchase any X3 optic and receive 3 entries to the Grand Prize

Purchase any X5 optic and receive $100 cash back and 5 entries to the Grand Prize

Purchase any X7 optic and receive $200 cash back and 7 entries to the Grand Prize

Grand Prize Bundle:

Sauer 100 Fieldshoot, chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor (Retail Value $1599)

Riton Optics X5 Conquer 5-25×50 Riflescope (Retail Value $1299)

Riton by Contessa Precision Machined Light Picatinny 34mm Rings (Retail Value $99)

Walther Q5 SF 9mm Pistol (Retail Value $1499)

Riton Optics X3 Tactix PRD (Retail Value $299)

To take advantage of this offer, make a purchase of a Riton Optic through an authorized seller. Then complete the form at www.ritonoptics.com/2020-fall-rebate/ and attach a valid receipt/proof of purchase made between September 1st and October 31st of 2020. Submissions must be made within 15 days from purchase date to be eligible. Options for mail-in submissions and full terms and conditions are listed at www.ritonoptics.com/2020-fall-rebate/.

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