Six Leading Gun Rights Organizations File Joint Lawsuit to Overturn New Jersey’s Suppressor Ban

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, a coalition of six leading gun rights organizations comprised of the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), American Suppressor Association (ASA), National Rifle Association (NRA), Safari Club International (SCI), Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs (ANJRPC) and the New Jersey Firearms Owners Syndicate (NJFOS) announced the filing of a joint federal lawsuit in the District of New Jersey challenging the state of New Jersey’s unconstitutional ban on firearm suppressors. Read more

Gun Control

Beaver dam breach causes altered conditions on Michigan’s Lake Angeline in Marquette County

A view of a rusty-looking Lake Angeline, located south of Ishpeming in Marquette County.

July 18, 2025
Contact: Cory Kovacs (DNR Fisheries) 906-287-0816, Mitch Koetje (EGLE) 906-202-1464 or John Pepin (DNR media), 906-250-7260

An upstream beaver pond drained, causing reddish sediment in the water and water level rise on Lake Angeline.The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy have investigated reports of high and discolored water on Lake Angeline, located south of Ishpeming in Marquette County.

The cause was determined to be a naturally occurring breach of a beaver dam. There are no known or safety concerns preventing public access to the lake.

The beaver pond upstream of Lake Angeline drained early Thursday, causing reddish sediment in the water and water level rise on the popular fishing lake.

Officials from the city of Ishpeming are aware of the lake conditions and met with DNR and EGLE staff on site Thursday. No dead fish were observed by personnel during the investigation. However, the public is encouraged to report any observations of fish kills at Michigan.gov/EyesInTheField. Read more

Fishing

Winchester Introduces Last Call Double Shot – A Custom Blend of Steel and TSS

Winchester Ammunition launches Last Call™ Double Shot™, the latest addition to their premium waterfowl shotshell line. Last Call Double Shot pairs high density Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) with plated precision steel shot to deliver an ultra high-perfromance waterfowl load. The lethal combination of steel and TSS provides up to 35% more pellets than traditional steel shot waterfowl loads, which maximizes hit probability for a more successful hunt.

Available in 12- and 20-gauge, Last Call™ Double Shot™ shotshells contain a custom blend of #2 ½ steel shot and #8 or #9 TSS. For those chasing geese through the flyways, a blend of #BB steel shot and #7 TSS will also be available.

“This new hybrid load is engineered for waterfowlers who refuse to compromise,” said Kyle Masinelli, Senior Director of Product Innovation and Strategy for Winchester. “By combining plated precision steel shot with ultra-dense TSS, we’ve created a load that delivers devastating downrange energy, tighter patterns, and lethal penetration even at extended distances. Last Call Double Shot delivers the incredible performance of TSS without the ultra-premium price tag of all TSS shotshell loads.”

Key features of Last Call™ Double Shot™:

  • 18 G/CC TSS Shot – More payload energy and deeper penetration than traditional steel hunting loads
  • Inescapable patterns – Stacked payload with half-sized shot improves pellet counts to maximize lethality
  • Harsh weather proven – Sealed wad and primer offer incredible water resistance for safe and reliable performance

Learn more about Winchester and the responsible use of its products by visiting Winchester.com or connecting with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterOfficial.

Ammunition

Vault Pro USA Partners with Kids & Clays Foundation

Vault Pro USA, a leading veteran owned manufacturer of USA made quality gun safes and vault doors, has partnered with the Kids & Clays Foundation to hold an online auction to help critically ill children and their families across the country.

Kids & Clays hosts a national series of sporting clay events which benefit participating Ronald McDonald House chapters, providing care, comfort, housing and other help to tens of thousands of critically ill children and their families across the country each year.

The auction features a Vault Pro USA Silver Eagle Series 740 safe valued at more than $11,000 which includes delivery to the winning bidder. To bid, visit https://Halter.givesmart.com. For more details on that item or Vault Pro USA’s extensive inventory of products, go to: Silver Eagle Series Gun Safes | Vault Pro USA. Read more

General

C&H Precision Launches BullyWerx BullyTrakr – Covert Trackers

RICHMOND HILL, Ga – C&H Precision (CHPWS), an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of precision optics, optics adapter plates, and pistol slide milling upgrades, today announced the launch of the BullyWerx BullyTrakr™, a discreet and powerful WPS (Wi-Fi Positioning System) tracking device designed to help users protect and recover their most valuable items—from luggage and electronics to firearms, golf bags, and vehicles.

Unlike traditional GPS systems, BullyTrakr™ doesn’t rely on satellites. Instead, it leverages Wi-Fi signals and Apple’s Find My network to create an encrypted digital trail that only the owner can access—making it ideal for covert recovery without alerting potential thieves.

At just 1 inch by 1 inch, the BullyTrakr is small enough to conceal in nearly any item. It includes no flashing lights or audible indicators and requires no subscription fees. Setup takes minutes with an Apple iPhone or compatible device, enabling seamless, silent tracking via the Find My app.

Product line and pricing:

·BW-AIRTAG-SINGLE – BullyTrakr single unit – $20

·BW-AIRTAG-COMBO – BullyTrakr with protective case – $35

·BW-AIRTAG-4PK – BullyTrakr 4-pack – $70

·BW-AIRTAG-4PK-COMBO – 4-pack with 4 cases – $120

·BW-AIRTAG-CASE – Protective case – $20

Key features: Read more

General

New Sea Lamprey Barrier Construction Begins This Month at Little Manistee River Weir

Construction will begin the week of July 21 on a new sea lamprey barrier and trap at the Little Manistee River Weir and egg take facility in Manistee County, Michigan. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will design and build the project in coordination with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

The Little Manistee River Weir, which has been in operation since 1968, is Michigan’s primary egg collection site for Chinook salmon and only site for steelhead (rainbow trout) egg take. The weir underwent major renovations in 2019 to upgrade aging infrastructure; this new project will further improve the weir’s function and prevent sea lamprey from infesting 41 miles of the Little Manistee River upstream of the weir.

Sea lamprey — an invasive species that parasitizes other fish in the Great Lakes — migrate upstream in numerous Great Lakes tributaries to spawn. Barriers and traps are two of several means employed by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission to control sea lamprey populations; the other primary method of control is dispensing lampricide in streams to target larval lamprey before they metamorphose and migrate out to the lake to feed on fish. Each sea lamprey is capable of killing up to 40 pounds of fish during its feeding period, making sea lamprey control measures vital to the health of Michigan’s fisheries.

“This new sea lamprey barrier and trap will also significantly improve operations for Chinook salmon and steelhead egg collection. The new design will reduce the risk of weir failure, allow post-spawn steelhead easier movement downstream, and maintain fish passage past the weir when egg collections are complete,” said Scott Heintzelman, DNR Fisheries Division’s Central Lake Michigan Unit manager. “We know this is a popular site for anglers and paddlers, and we will make every effort to minimize the disruption of access due to construction.”

The biggest change to access site operation will be portaging around the facility. Read more

Fishing

Premier AccuTip MZ Now Available from Remington Ammunition

Remington Ammunition is pleased to announce the availability of its all-new Premier AccuTip MZ, bringing the accuracy and on-game performance of Premier AccuTip ammunition into the world of muzzleloading. These new bullets are now available on the Remington website and at authorized Remington retailers across the country.

Accutip Muzzleloader Bullet, .50, 260 Grain

Premier AccuTip MZ’s bonded bullet is guided by the innovative Power Port Tip, the same industry-leading technology used in Remington’s popular Premier AccuTip rifled shotgun slugs. On impact, the tip enables quick expansion for deadly energy transfer while the 260-grain bonded bullet provides optimal penetration and 97-percent-plus weight retention. Read more

Ammunition

New for 2025: No application needed for Michigan’s fall turkey hunting

Starting this fall, Michigan hunters no longer need to apply for a license to hunt wild turkey in Michigan. All fall turkey licenses will now be sold over the counter on a first-come, first-served basis. This update simplifies the process and improves access while still supporting healthy turkey populations and hunting opportunities. It also reflects the shift in focus for the fall season – from population control to providing more recreational opportunity.

     Important reminders for the 2025 fall turkey season are as follows:

  • No application period – just purchase your license online at eLicense, through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app or at a license retailer. Fall turkey licenses will go on sale Aug. 15 at 10 a.m.
  • New turkey management units – two large units replace the old 11-unit system:
  • Unit M (Upper Peninsula). License quota: 2,200. Licenses can be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis starting Aug. 15 at 10 a.m.  Plus Unit I (Lower Peninsula, excluding Monroe County). Unlimited quota.
  • One license per hunter, valid for one bird of either sex on public and private lands within the designated fall TMU.
  • Season dates for the fall turkey season for both Unit I and M are Sept. 15 – Nov. 14, 2025.

Fall turkey regulations ?Questions? Email DNR-Wildlife@Michigan.gov or call 517-284-9453 (WILD).

Hunting

ECO Contributes $25,000 to Range Rider Program to Reduce Mexican Wolf Depredations on Livestock

The Eastern Arizona Counties Organization (ECO) has made an important contribution of $25,000 to support the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s (AZGFD) Range Rider Program that is directed by the department’s Mexican Wolf Interagency Field Team.

Created in 1993, ECO includes Apache, Cochise, Gila, Graham, Greenlee and Navajo counties. The ECO counties have developed a leading role in natural resources and public lands management issues in eastern Arizona, including forest and watershed restoration, travel management and public land access, threatened and endangered species management, rural economic development, and recreation issues.

“The Arizona Game and Fish Department and its conservation partners are grateful to ECO for their support of the Range Rider Program,” said Jim deVos, AZGFD Mexican wolf coordinator. “One of the key activities AZGFD engages in is reducing livestock production/wolf recovery conflicts on the shared landscapes. Based on the number of documented depredations since 2019, when range riding was initiated, we have seen a decline in depredations which I believe can rightfully be attributed to the Range Rider Program.” Read more

Wildlife

Mountain Biker Safely Repels Bear Encounter Near Troy

A mountain biker safely managed a close encounter with a bear while riding on the Starry Goat Trail on national forestland near Troy last week.

The incident occurred when the biker, riding alone, noticed a bear approaching along the trail. The biker quickly dismounted, retrieved bear spray from his bike’s water bottle cage, and discharged it when the bear came within range. The bear reacted immediately, retreating approximately 20 yards into the woods. The bear sat at the base of a tree and the biker rode off without further incident. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. The bear’s exact species remains unconfirmed, though the biker believed it was a grizzly bear based on its characteristics.

The Starry Goat Trail, located off Callahan Creek Road west of Troy, remains open but users are urged to remain cautious of possible bear activity. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff set up cameras on the trail to try and identify the bear but did not see any activity and recently pulled the cameras. Read more

Wildlife
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