30th annual Saginaw Bay Waterfowl & Outdoor Festival brings family fun to Bay City State Park

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will host the 30th annual Saginaw Bay Waterfowl & Outdoor Festival Saturday, Aug. 2, and Sunday, Aug. 3, at Bay City State Park.

With family-focused amenities like food trucks, bounce houses and activities for kids, the festival highlights the Saginaw Bay’s world-class migratory waterfowl destinations, the sport of waterfowl hunting and wetland conservation.

The festival runs 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Event admission is free, but a Recreation Passport is required for all vehicles entering the park.

“The Saginaw Bay region is a unique natural area with wetland habitats that attract tens of thousands of migratory birds each year,” DNR field operations manager Nate Levitte said. “This is a great opportunity to experience the arts, skills and traditions of waterfowl hunting. Whether you’re interested in waterfowl hunting, birding, wildlife watching or environmental conservation, the Saginaw Bay Waterfowl & Outdoor Festival is the perfect place to connect with the waterfowl heritage that makes this region special.” Read more

Wildlife

Two Saint Maries Men Charged for Alleged Unlawful Take of Seven White-Tailed Deer in North Idaho

Thanks to a tip submitted through Fish and Game’s Citizens Against Poaching hotline about two suspicious deer heads, an investigation ensued that led to charges being filed.

Two Saint Maries men were charged on June 27 with 8 felonies related to the alleged unlawful take of seven mature white-tailed deer bucks. The investigation was conducted by Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers in the Panhandle Region and resulted in documentation of 56 wildlife violations. Alleged violations were reviewed and final felony charges filed by the Kootenai County Prosecutor’s Office.

It is alleged that all seven deer were illegally killed during Nov. 2024, and five of the seven deer were killed in a single 24-hour period. Three of the bucks were classified as trophy white-tailed deer, which carries higher penalties than a non-trophy classification.

All deer were taken outside of legal shootings hours, and the meat from three deer was left to waste.

Because the case remains open with only charges filed against the defendants, more information is not available at this time. Additional details will be released upon conclusion of the case.

Fish and Game thanks the public for being diligent in reporting potential wildlife crimes and helping to preserve, protect, perpetuate and manage the incredible fish and wildlife to which Idaho is home.

Anyone who observes or has information about any wildlife crime is encouraged to call the Citizen Against Poaching hotline at 1-(800) 632-5999. Information can also be reported online.

Citizens Against Poaching monetary rewards are available for individuals who provide credible, detailed information which significantly helps to identify person(s) involved and which leads to any relevant charges for a wildlife crime.

Information about potential wildlife crimes can also be reported to the Panhandle Regional Office at (208) 769-1414.

Poachers

Coeur d’Alene Man Convicted of Unlawful Killing of a Trophy Bull Elk in North Idaho

Thanks to a tip submitted through Fish and Game’s Citizens Against Poaching hotline, a Coeur d’Alene man was convicted of a felony for unlawfully taking wildlife.

Following a two-day jury trial on June 26 and 27 in Kootenai County, Coeur d’Alene resident, Joel Rose was convicted of a felony for the unlawful killing, possession or wasting of wildlife.

Rose illegally killed a trophy-class bull elk with a rifle during an archery-only season on Sept. 10, 2024. The elk was killed near Rose’s residence on private property in the Wolf Lodge area in Kootenai County.

The elk’s unique antler configuration made it an easily recognizable and well-known animal in the area that other hunters had pursued for several years. A Citizen’s Against Poaching tip led to the discovery of a 6.5 mm bullet that was recovered from the hide of the elk, which sparked the investigation.

Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers conducted a search warrant at Rose’s residence for the collection of evidence on Sept. 11, 2024. The investigation revealed that the elk had been killed by two lethal shots from a rifle, and that an arrow had been inserted into the carcass after the animal was already dead. Read more

Poachers

The Big Badger from Chiappa Firearms

Following the wild success of the Little Badger, Chiappa Firearms releases the Big Badger for the U.S. market in 2025. The Big Badger is an oversized variation of the famous single-shot 22LR Little Badger. Coming in 3 caliber options, .410, 30/30, and 350 Legend, the Big Badger fills the role of popular single-shot break actions that have become harder to find.

While similar to their predecessor, the Big Badger holds some unique and distinguishing characteristics that set it far above and apart, while retaining the single-shot capability. A break-action folds the Big Badger into a convenient and compact rifle for easy carrying and storage. Read more

Firearms

ALL NEW Moultrie EDGE 3 Cell Cameras

Moultrie, the leading innovator of feeders, trail cameras and game management tools, is excited to introduce the EDGE 3 camera lineup. Building on Moultrie’s legacy of innovation, the EDGE 3 and EDGE 3 PRO deliver powerful new features and next-level connectivity.

The EDGE 3 Series introduces several groundbreaking features designed to streamline the user experience. Moultrie A.I. is a significant advancement in the EDGE 3 Series. Moultrie A.I. extends battery life by filtering content to deliver your most important content at the cadence that you want it. If you want photos of all your deer delivered once per day, but photos and videos of bucks delivered immediately after a photo is captured, Moultrie A.I. filters the content and delivers your most important captures immediately.

The new EDGE 3 lineup continues to lead the way in integrated land management and hunting tactics. Hunters who own EDGE 3 Series cameras and compatible feeders from Moultrie’s latest line can utilize Moultrie Connect to manage their entire property in the Moultrie App. Combining these elements into one seamless platform, Moultrie is redefining the standard for connected property and innovation. Read more

Hunting

Holosun Releases the AEMS PRO X2 and AEMS CORE X2

Holosun is proud to announce the release of the AEMS PRO X2 and AEMS CORE X2 optics, designed to deliver unmatched performance, durability, and versatility for all shooting applications.

At the heart of the AEMS PRO X2 and AEMS CORE X2 is a 1.1 x 0.87-inch sign window, providing exceptional clarity and target acquisition across a wide field of view. With 50 MOA travel and 0.5 MOA adjustments per click, these optics offer precise windage and elevation control. Thanks to Holosun’s Shake Awake Technology™ and Last Setting Recall, users can rely on a remarkable 50,000-hour battery life powered by a CR2032 battery, ensuring long-lasting performance in any environment.

The AEMS CORE X2 offers a sleek, durable design with a 2 MOA dot in red, green, or gold. With 10 daylight and 2 night vision brightness settings, it is IP67 certified, making it water and dust resistant and able to withstand harsh conditions. The skeletonized riser allows quick and easy adaptation to any Picatinny rail system, ensuring fast modularity for a seamless user experience. Read more

Optics

FPC Files Major Appellate Brief in Lawsuit Against New York City

NEW YORK – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has commenced appellate briefing at the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Calce v. City of New York, the organization announced today. The lawsuit, filed in 2021, directly challenges New York City’s ban on electronic arms like stun guns and tasers. But the case is not just about less-lethal arms, FPC says, because the appellate court — which covers New York, Connecticut, and Vermont — will, for the first time since the Supreme Court’s 2022 Bruen decision, have to address constitutional protection for ‘arms’ following a final judgment.

This, FPC argues, makes the case critically important for all arms, since the framework the court ends up applying in the case will most likely affect how the Second Amendment is enforced against many other gun control laws in the circuit. Read more

Gun Control

Win a Kentucky Velvet Hunt for 2 – The Golden Antler Giveaway

Have you ever dreamed of hunting a giant velvet buck in Kentucky? Well, here’s your chance. Right now at Tractor Supply locations, we’ve randomly placed 25 Golden Antler Tickets inside Buck Bourbon Top Shelf Food Plot seed packaging including both tubes and bags.

Win a Kentucky Velvet Hunt for 2 – The Golden Antler | Buck Bourbon

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Mark Peterson, Owner of Worldwide Trophy Adventures said, “Having hunted and harvested bucks frequenting Top Shelf food plots from Kentucky to Michigan they truly are Top Shelf blends.”Top Shelf Food Plot seed is the ideal seed to plant in places where you can’t use feed. Buck Bourbon Top Shelf Brassica Blend, Clover Mix and Winter Pea and Radish seed mixes will attract bucks from long distances and provide the nutrients they need to reach their full potential. Read more

Hunting, Promotions

Yamaha Marine Announces “Cruise into Summer” Sales Event

KENNESAW, Ga.– Yamaha Marine gives customers more reasons to choose reliable Yamaha outboard power with the “Cruise into Summer” sales event. From July 21, 2025 through September 3, 2025, the new promotion offers customers who purchase select, new, eligible Yamaha four-stroke outboards several options to add value depending on horsepower range.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250721944351/en/

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Fishing, Promotions

Skeeter Announces “Blazing Hot Summer Savings” Sales Event

Skeeter Boats announces the “Blazing Hot Summer Savings” sales event, a new promotion arriving just in time for the final days of summer. From July 21, 2025, through September 5, 2025, the promotion offers customers who purchase select, new, eligible Skeeter Boats an instant rebate.

“The ‘Blazing Hot Summer Savings’ event gives customers even more reasons to choose Skeeter Boats before summer winds down,” said Jeff Martin, Advertising, Creative Services and Co-Op Coordinator, Skeeter Boats. “This promotion applies to an expansive variety of models and gives customers a great opportunity to build in great value when they purchase a Skeeter.”

Through the new promotion, customers who purchase eligible, new, model year 2024 and 2025 Skeeter Boats have an opportunity to receive an instant rebate up to $5000 on select models. Read more

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