Michigan: Forest Heritage Trail project seeks local history stories at Dec. 9 online meeting

Forest Heritage Trail project seeks local history stories at Dec. 9 online meeting

A new segment of Michigan’s Iron Belle Trail currently under development will add about 20 miles to the trail’s planned 828-mile biking route, but project managers also plan to add layers of story to this stretch that connects Higgins Lake Nursery and the Civilian Conservation Corps Museum at North Higgins Lake State Park with Hartwick Pines State Park – and you can help.

Led by the Michigan History Center, this heritage trail project in Crawford County – unofficially dubbed the Forest Heritage Trail – is welcoming local history stories. The Center is partnering with Central Michigan University and local stakeholders to identify the unique and critical history of the area and plan for a series of interpretive informational signs for people to enjoy while exploring the trail. Read more

Wildlife

Steiner Optics TOR Series of Pistol Lasers and Light Now Available

Now Available to Dealers and Consumers

GREELEY, Colo. – Steiner Optics TOR pistol laser and light models are now available for dealers and consumers. The TOR Mini and TOR Fusion mounted to a pistol will fit a variety of holsters from popular manufacturers.

The TOR Mini features a Type III hard-anodized, machined aluminum housing and rail mount, which is dustproof and splash-proof to IP54 standards. The universal rail mount on the lasers and light will fit all pistols that have a Picatinny or Weaver-style rail forward of the trigger guard. This design allows optimum positioning of the laser so that the fire buttons are easily accessible for a wide range of users.

It is available with either a red (635 nm) and green laser (520) lasers. Both lasers are direct diode type, allowing them to operate in extreme cold weather. Other features include left and right fire buttons for ambidextrous use, constant power drive that ensures the laser output remains constant throughout the life of the battery, low battery indication, as well as windage and elevation bore sight adjustment screws.

The TOR Fusion is a rail-mounted white light and aiming laser combination specifically designed for pistols. It is small enough to fit inside the majority of all commercially produced holsters on the market. It features left and right fire buttons for ambidextrous use and is available in red (635 nm) or green (520 nm) visible lasers. Ruggedly built with a Type III hard-anodized machined aluminum housing, the TOR Fusion is framed by a rail mount and illuminator bezel, ambient sealed, dustproof, and is splash-proof to IP54 standards. Read more

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Riton Optics Sponsors Shoot for $1 Million Sweepstakes

Tucson, AZ – Riton Optics is proud to be a sponsor of Athlon Outdoors Shoot for $1 Million Sweepstakes. From now until January 31st, eligible participants can enter to win a Riton Optics package that includes some of Riton’s most popular products, $80,000 in additional prizes or the $1 million grand prize.

The Riton Optics prize pack includes the X5 Conquer 5-25×50 MRAD, which features a 34mm tube, First Focal Plane (FFP) reticle, integrated throw lever, and advanced Riton R5 Zero Stop turrets. The package also contains the X1 Tactix ARD, an ultra-precise red dot comes with a lower 1/3 co-witness QD mount and a flush mount for the perfect mounting height no matter the platform. The final item is the X5 Primal 10×42 Binoculars. These Riton binoculars are built with a lightweight magnesium alloy frame that can handle the most rugged applications.

Regarding the sweepstakes, Director of Marketing for Riton Optics, Calley Carpenter said, “Athlon Outdoors is a valued partner of ours, and we are excited to be a part of something that is reaching beyond the norm to find new ways to engage consumers in a fun and exciting way.”

For information on Riton Optics’ participation in the “Shoot for a $1Million” giveaway, visit https://www.ballisticmag.com/shoot-for-one-million/. You can sign up there to win a million dollars worth of prizes and cash, including a Riton Optics X5 Conquer 5-25×50 MRAD, X1 Tactix ARD and a X5 Primal 10×42 Binoculars. Submit your entry by 11:59 PM ET on January 31, 2021. Read more

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SSSF Donates Over $450K To Youth Teams

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) recently donated $451,258.50 to Team Endowment Accounts at the MidwayUSA Foundation, providing assistance for youth shooting sports expenses. Teams earned funds by raising money through the SSSF’s Reload For 2021 campaign and the SSSF Member Matching Program. Teams purchasing ATA and or NSSA/NSCA memberships through the SCTP also had deposits made to their accounts. Read more

Firearms

Michigan: time to check trees for hemlock woolly adelgid

Invasive pest already confirmed in five southwest Michigan counties

The recent discovery of hemlock woolly adelgid as far north as Ludington State Park in Mason County is a reminder of the importance of checking hemlock trees for signs of the invasive insect.

The Michigan departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture and Rural Development encourage those who have eastern hemlock trees on their property to take time this winter to inspect the trees for signs of hemlock woolly adelgid. Anyone taking to the woods can help by looking for signs of the insect while hunting, hiking or enjoying any outdoor activities.

Winter is the optimum time to look for evidence of an infestation, according to Robert Miller, MDARD’s invasive species prevention and response specialist.

“Cooler temperatures trigger feeding activity,” Miller said. “As hemlock woolly adelgids feed, they secrete a white, waxy material that creates ovisacs. The presence of these small, round, white masses makes it possible to identify infested trees.”

As they feed, these tiny, soft-bodied insects consume a hemlock’s stored nutrients, slowly sucking the life from the tree. Read more

Wildlife

Mossberg Donates $75,000 to NSSF After SHOT Show Cancellation

NORTH HAVEN, CT – O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. announced today a donation of $75,000 to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) following the cancellation of the 2021 Shooting Hunting & Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show. The 42nd annual SHOT Show, scheduled to take place in January 2021, was canceled due to potential health risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We’re very disappointed we won’t be able to gather in Las Vegas this year for SHOT Show, and I believe that sentiment is held across the entire industry,” said John MacLellan, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Given the unfortunate recent rise of COVID-19 infections on a global level, and the precautions that are being taken regarding slowing the spread of the virus, we fully support NSSF’s decision to cancel the upcoming show. We also understand that most of NSSF’s annual operating expenses are generated through SHOT Show every year, which is why we’re pleased to announce that Mossberg intends to donate $75,000 to help NSSF maintain normal business operations in 2021.”

Firearms

DuraSafe Launches Holiday Bundles

NEW BERLIN, WIS. – DuraSafe Locks launches three holiday bundles: one for fishing, hunting and towing. These bundles were designed to streamline the shopping process for gift-givers to be able to hop onto one site, and buy the ultimate package without having to go anywhere else!

“We wanted to offer bundles that streamlined the gift-giving process to an all-in-one deal. No matter which bundle is chosen, each has unique offerings to surprise one another with an outdoors-inspired holiday gift package,” explained Brooke Kangas, DuraSafe’s marketing manager.

For whoever is the outdoors expert in your household, these are the ultimate gift packages for you.

FISHING BUNDLE: includes the E-LOCK®, Bow Mount Lock and Spare Tire Lock with an additional

floatable boat keychain and DuraSafe microfiber towel.

HUNTING BUNDLE: includes the Chain Wheel Lock, Cable Lock and Receiver Lock (5/8 in. diameter) in addition to a pocket knife and DuraSafe microfiber towel.

TOWING AND TRAILERING BUNDLE: includes the Coupler Lock (3 in.), Off Vehicle Coupler Ball Accessory and Receiver Lock (5/8 in. diameter) with a pocket knife, car decal and car air freshener.

These bundles are only available while supplies last! Read more

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Help biologists gather information during annual bird count

Enjoy birdwatching? Help biologists gather information during annual bird count

VERNAL — If you’ve ever watched birds, you know how unique and interesting they can be. Whether you’ve just started birdwatching or you are an advanced “birder,” consider heading outdoors this month and in January to help gather important data about birds during the 121st Audubon Christmas Bird Count.

As part of the annual nationwide bird count, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is partnering with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to host their 16th local bird count at the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge at 19001 E. Wildlife Refuge Road in Randlett, Uintah County, on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read more

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Anarchy Outdoors Announces Savage Axis and 10/110 Upgrades

North Logan, UT- Anarchy Outdoors, a leading industry innovator and supplier of precision rifle components and other high-performance firearm accessories, has introduced two major upgrades for the Savage 10/110 and Axis series rifles, a Threaded Bolt Handle and a Picatinny Scope Base with Bubble Level. The Savage 10/110 and Axis platforms are renown as accurate and affordable rifles. Their design makes it easy for the user to replace or upgrade components to improve ergonomics and performance. These two new products from Anarchy Outdoors are easy to install and make these Savage rifles easier to shoot and more accurate at long range. Read more

Firearms

Ice Hole Insulators from ThermaSeat®

Peterborough, NH – Avoid freezing so you can keep fishing! The Ice Hole Insulator from ThermaSeat sits directly on the surface of your ice fishing hole and contains a slot to insert your tip-up, leaving your fishing uninterrupted!

“I wish would have gotten these earlier! What a huge convenience! They work great! I bought them after barely getting a 37″ pike through my 7″ hand-drilled hole after it froze over on a 0-degree day.”-ThermaSeat® Customer

The Ice Hole Insulators work like magic to keep your ice hole clean without the use of batteries or chemicals. They feature ThermaSeat’s waterproof, quiet Softek™ closed-cell foam insulation that is 12? in diameter and 3/4? thick to fit over a standard ice auger hole without falling in. Read more

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