Northern Michigan and UP ice shanty removal dates are approaching

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that mandatory ice shanty removal dates are approaching. Regardless of the date, shanties must be removed before the ice is unable to safely support them. In warmer weather, the ice quickly can become unsafe for anglers to retrieve their property.

The deadline for removal from waters in the northern Lower Peninsula is midnight Friday, March 15. Counties in this area include Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Bay, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Clare, Crawford, Emmet, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Isabella, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Missaukee, Montmorency, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon and Wexford. Read more

Fishing

JP Enterprises MR-19 Manual Rifle

Hugo, MN – JP Enterprises has debuted their new manual rifle for 2019, the MR-19™, which is now available for purchase. The MR-19™ serves as a collaborative rifle project between JP and other premier manufacturers in the precision rifle market, including Ultimatum Precision and Proof Research.

Shown for the first time at SHOT Show 2019, the MR-19™ is built on JP’s recently released APAC™ precision rifle chassis. This next generation chassis system is fully ambidextrous and adjustable and was designed in conjunction with retired U.S. Army sniper instructor and national precision rifle competitor, Brian Whalen.
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Outdoor Enthusiasts Gather in Lansing this Weekend

LANSING, Mich. — The outdoor community comes together this weekend at the expanded Outdoor Life/Field & Stream Expo presented by Suzuki KingQuad at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Mich., March 8-10.

Featuring the latest products, gear and equipment for hunting, fishing and outdoors enthusiasts, the Expo is a must-see event for anyone interested in the outdoors. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet industry insiders, attend educational seminars and demonstrations, test out the newest products, shop for show deals and bring their deer to have it scored. Read more

Fishing, Hunting

Michigan high schoolers: Explore outdoors in Career Pathways Program

Students ready for an intensive, inspiring four days immersed in natural resources learning are encouraged to submit their applications for this year’s Career Pathways Program, June 23-27 at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center on beautiful Higgins Lake in Roscommon County. Program highlights include hands-on field experiences with wildlife and fish biologists, foresters, park rangers and conservation officers.

DNR education manager Kevin Frailey oversees the program, now in its second year. “Over the course of a year, our department gets hundreds of inquiries from parents and students about natural resources careers,” he said. “We wanted to create a sampler of many of our key positions and let students learn about these unique career paths from the professionals themselves.” Read more

Wildlife

Michigan: dead fish may show up as ice begins to thaw

Winter conditions – very cold temperatures and heavy snow over ice, for example – can kill fish and other aquatic creatures like turtles, frogs, toads and crayfish. When ice and snow start to melt in the spring, it’s likely that people will begin to discover those deaths.

“Winterkill is the most common type of fish kill,” said Gary Whelan, the DNR Fisheries Division’s research manager. “As the season changes, it can be common in shallow lakes, ponds, streams and canals. These kills are localized and typically don’t affect the overall health of fish populations or fishing quality.” Read more

Fishing

IFG Pedersoli Howdah Alaskan

AMARILLO, TX – Imported exclusively by the Italian Firearms Group, Pedersoli’s new Howdah Alaskan 45/410 is perfect for home defense and as a truck gun, and it’s just the thing to clear out pesky snakes and “varmints”.

If ever there was a “tactical double-barrel?” It’s the Howdah Alaskan.

A double-triggered, breech loading reproduction of the famous Auto & Burglar pistol produced by Ithaca in the 1920’s, Pedersoli’s Howdah Alaskan is completely legal for importation and purchase in the United States.

Durable and versatile, the Howdah Alaskan 45/410 is chambered in 45 Colt, with lengthened chambers to handle three-inch .410 shotshells, too. The pistol features rifled, 10.25-inch barrels.
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GAMO Sponsors 6th Annual Squirrel Master Classic

Rogers, AR – GAMO® Outdoor USA has announced completion of the 6th annual Squirrel Master Classic, one the most exciting outdoor shooting sports events in the country. What started as friendly end-of-hunting-season industry event by Jackie Bushman of Buckmasters has grown into much-anticipated annual “happening” with a serious mission—to raise awareness of the need for hunter recruitment and to promote the next generation of young hunters and shooting sports ambassadors.

With hunting participation numbers continuing to decline along with the revenue hunting and shooting sports contribute to state habitat management and wildlife conservation, the need for reversing this historical trend has never been greater. Key to moving these outdoor sports toward positive-growth is by getting kids into the woods so they can experience first-hand the fun and personal rewards of hunting.
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New Lighter Hybrid and Ultra-Lite Harnesses from Hunter Safety Systems

DANVILLE, Ala. (March 4, 2019) — Hunter Safety System, in its continued effort to provide the most reliable and technologically advanced products to its customers, has redesigned its popular Hybrid and Ultra-Lite harnesses to make them even lighter and more comfortable. The new updated harnesses feature a new high-tech mesh material; the Hybrid sports the mesh material on the shoulder straps, while the Ultra-Lite utilizes the mesh on all material parts. Both harnesses are now 10-percent lighter than the previous models they are replacing.
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Hunting

Savage AXIS Package Rifles with Factory-Mounted Optics

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts –– Savage is proud to announce its lineup of redesigned AXIS XP rifles. These package firearms include bases, rings and a scope, mounted and bore-sighted at the factory, to deliver both performance and value. Shipments have been delivered to dealers.

AXIS XP rifles have been upgraded with a new stock design that features a fresh look with improved ergonomics. The rifle is ready to shoot, right out of the box, thanks to a factory-mounted and bore-sighted Weaver 3-9x40mm scope. The rifle achieves accuracy far beyond its price from the button-rifled barrel, thread-in headspacing, floating boat head and more.

Features

  • Rugged synthetic stock with new ergonomic design
  • Steel action and sporter contour barrel
  • Mounted and bore-sighted Weaver 3-9x40mm scope
  • Detachable box magazine
  • Weaver-style two-piece bases with rings
  • Recoil pad

The available model list below includes the AXIS Stainless XP and standard AXIS XP—blued receiver and barrel option—as well as camo and compact options.
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