Federal Premium Expands Load Options for Black Cloud

ANOKA, Minnesota –  – Federal Premium has added new shot size offerings to its improved Black Cloud line. This includes various new loadings of shot size No. 1 and No. 3 in both 12- and 20-gauge. Shipments of this ammunition have been delivered to dealers.

Equipped with the new FLITECONTROL FLEX wad, the new loads deliver improved pattern density and consistency through both ported and standard waterfowl chokes. The wad’s redesigned rear-deploying petals and side-mounted vents stimulate the payload for separation from the wad at the ideal moment for dense, deadly patterns. Plus, the efficient Catalyst lead-free primer and clean-burning, temperature-stable propellant significantly decrease residue in the barrel.

Features & Benefits

  • New shot sizes in the most popular loads
  • Rear-opening FLITECONTROL FLEX wad provides the tightest patterns possible through both ported and standard chokes
  • Payload of 40 percent FLITESTOPPER steel pellets and 60 percent Premium® steel for dense patterns and larger wound channels
  • 100 percent FLITESTOPPER payload in Close Range offerings
  • Catalyst lead-free primer and clean-burning, temperature-stable propellant drastically reduce residue
  • Black nickel head inhibits corrosion
  • Sealed crimp defeats moisture in extreme conditions

Part No. / Description / MSRP
PWBX134 1 / 12 gauge, 3 1/2”, 1 1/2 oz., 1 shot 1,500 fps / $36.95
PWBX134 3 / 12 gauge, 3 1/2”, 1 1/2 oz., 3 shot 1,500 fps / $33.95
PWBX142 1 / 12 gauge, 3-inch, 1 1/4 oz., 1 shot, 1,450 fps / $27.95
PWBX209 1 / 20 gauge, 3-inch, 1 oz., 1 shot, 1,350 fps / $24.95
PWBX209 3 / 20 gauge, 3-inch, 1 oz., 3 shot, 1,350 fps / $24.95
PWBXH143 1 / 12 gauge, 3-inch, 1 1/8 oz., 1 shot, 1,635 fps, High Velocity / $27.95 Read more

Ammunition

Grizzly .45 Colt +P Ammunition

The Heavy .45 Long Colt +P Premium Ammunition from Grizzly Brings a Higher Level of Performance to Shooters
Rainier, Ore. – Shooters of large-frame revolvers looking for heavy, .45 Colt +P ammo will find the various loads from Grizzly® Cartridge Co. live up to the exacting standards one would expect from match-quality hand loads, let alone a factory-loaded round. Whether being fired from a heavy-duty, large-frame revolver, like a Ruger Blackhawk or Super Blackhawk, or a lever-action rifle like a Marlin 1892, there is a Grizzly .45 Colt +P round perfect for your shooting needs.

The Grizzly .45 Colt is one of the more fabled calibers in history and has remained popular with revolver and lever-gun shooters for decades. The .45 Colt +P are heavy rounds and are not intended for the newer Vaquero, smaller-frame style revolvers. The heavier round is favored among shooters looking for downrange energy, such as knocking over heavier steel targets, or getting a little extra muscle for game animals in hunting situations.

Loaded with a special, custom blend of powders for extreme accuracy and muzzle velocity, you can get Grizzly’s .45 Colt +P factory loaded ammunition with precision-cast bullets in a 300-grain LFNGC round with a 1,250-fps velocity. Also available is a 335-grain WLNGC cast lead bullet with a velocity of 1,175 fps. Twenty-round boxes are available for $25.99. Like all Grizzly Cartridge Co. products, each round is loaded in the USA, and under careful guidelines set by the company founder for precision and quality. Read more

Ammunition

USFWS: Duck Numbers Down in 2018

USFWS survey says most populations are still above long-term averages

MEMPHIS, TN – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) today released its report on 2018 Trends in Duck Breeding Populations, based on surveys conducted in May and early June by FWS and the Canadian Wildlife Service.

Overall duck numbers in the survey area remain high. Total populations were estimated at 41.2 million breeding ducks in the traditional survey area, 13 percent lower than last year’s estimate of 47.3 million and percent and 17 percent above the long-term average. The projected mallard fall flight index is 11.4 million birds, down from the 2017 estimate of 12.9 million.

The main determining factor for duck breeding success is wetland and upland habitat conditions in the key breeding landscapes of the Prairies and the Boreal Forest. Conditions observed across the U.S. and Canadian survey areas during the 2018 breeding population survey were similar to or, in a few areas, declined compared to the 2017 survey.
The total pond estimate for the United States and Canada combined was 5.2 million, which is 14 percent below the 2017 estimate of 6.1 million and identical to the long-term average of 5.2 million. Read more

Wildlife

Michigan’s Move to Cull the Deer Herd and to Slow the Progression of CWD

By Glen Wunderlich

Michigan’s paradigm for deer-herd management has changed and it’s time to acknowledge it.  Yesteryear’s philosophy to protect the females in the herd has gone the way of our seasoned citizens who’ve become the dinosaurs of the modern hunting fraternity.  For decades, we’ve managed our deer population to accommodate the desire of wildlife watchers and a protectionist attitude to build up the herd.  Now, it’s time end that tired thinking and to drastically reduce the number of deer to minimize the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).  By all accounts, the dreaded disease will be with us for the rest of our time on earth.

The Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has approved a series of deer hunting regulations aimed at slowing the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). The action came after months of commission members and Department of Natural Resources staff hearing from hunters, residents and others interested in the long-term health of the state’s deer population, and a thorough review of the best available science on chronic wasting disease. 

“We hope that by setting these specific CWD regulations we can limit the movement of this disease in Michigan,” said Vicki Pontz, NRC chairperson.  CWD is a fatal neurological (brain and nervous system) disease found in cervids – deer, elk and moose. There is no cure; once an animal is infected, it will die.

The disease first was discovered in Michigan in a free-ranging deer in May 2015. To date, more than 31,000 deer in Michigan have been tested for chronic wasting disease, and CWD has been confirmed in 60 free-ranging deer in six Michigan counties: Clinton, Ingham, Ionia, Jackson, Kent and Montcalm.

The approved deer hunting regulations, which will be in effect for the 2018 deer seasons, unless noted otherwise, include the following provisions:

§  Reduce the 4-point on-a-side antler requirement on the restricted tag of the combination license in the 16-county CWD Management Zone. Under the new regulation, a hunter in the CWD Management Zone can use the restricted tag of the combination license to harvest a buck with antlers as long as it has at least one 3-inch antler.

§  Create a discounted antlerless license opportunity in the CWD Management Zone on private land; if purchased, the license will expire Nov. 4, 2018.

§  Effective immediately, a statewide ban on the use of all natural cervid urine-based lures and attractants, except for lures that are approved by the Archery Trade Association.

§  An immediate ban on baiting and feeding in the 16-county area identified as the CWD Management Zone. This area includes Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Jackson, Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Ottawa and Shiawassee counties.

§  A ban on baiting and feeding in the Lower Peninsula, effective Jan. 31, 2019, with an exception to this ban for hunters with disabilities who meet specific requirements. The start date on this regulation is intended to allow bait producers and retailers time to adjust to the new rule.

§  Effective immediately in the CWD Management Zone and four-county bovine tuberculosis area (in Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency and Oscoda counties), hunters with disabilities who meet specific requirements can now use 2 gallons of single-bite bait, such as shelled corn, during the Liberty and Independence hunts.

§  Allowance of all legal firearms to be used in muzzleloader season in the CWD Management Zone.

§  A purchase limit of 10 private-land antlerless licenses per hunter in the CWD Management Zone.

§  Restrictions on deer carcass movement in the five-county CWD Core Area (Ionia, Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm and Newaygo counties) and the CWD Management Zone.

§  Antlerless options on deer licenses/combo licenses during firearms seasons in the five-county CWD Core Area.

§  Expansion of early and late antlerless seasons in select counties.

§  Changes to regulations regarding wildlife rehabilitators.

Even the animal-rights activists have no better solution than to reduce the numbers of our precious whitetail resource.  Yes, it’s sad, but true and all the bellyaching in the world will not change a thing.

Hunting

USA, NSSF Join Forces to Introduce Youths to the Shooting Sports

Franklin, Tenn. — The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) and National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) are joining forces to introduce youths and their families to the enjoyment and rewarding experiences of safe and responsible recreational shooting.

Utilizing a $30,000 NSSF grant, the USA will hold a series of three pilot events through its Work Boots on the Ground program in which union volunteers trained in firearms safety instruction provide participants hands-on introductions to shooting disciplines including trap, sporting clays, riflery and archery.

Thanks to the NSSF grant and funds raised at USA shoots, dinners and other events, all supplies including eye and hearing protection, firearms and ammunition will be provided at no charge. Read more

Firearms

Remington Expands Performance WheelGun Line

Lonoke, AR – Remington adds new loads to Performance WheelGun Ammunition.
Remington Performance WheelGun ammunition features high-quality components and Remington Kleanbore priming that will not rust or corrode barrels. Available in traditional revolver and lever gun bullet styles – the LRN (lead round nose), TMWC (target master wad cutter) and Lead SWC (semi-wad cutter) bullet styles offered are ideal for casual shooting, target practice and training.  For the legendary performance and quality that wheelgun and lever rifle owners demand, Remington Performance WheelGun delivers.
New 2018 additions:

 

Order # Cartridge Bullet Wt. Bullet Type MSRP
22267 38 Spl 148 TMWC $28.14
22271 38 Spl 158 Lead SWC $28.14
22338 45 Colt 225 Lead SWC $44.33

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Ammunition

AZGFD Goes Batty With Latest Live-Streaming Wildlife Camera

PHOENIX —  They’re the chattery, fuzzy, winged creatures of the night and now they’re the star attractions of Arizona Game and Fish Department’s latest live-streaming wildlife camera.

AZGFD recently installed what is believed to be the first live-streaming wild bat roost camera in Arizona. Viewers tuning in to the “bat cam” can watch as migratory Yuma myotis bats, and other bat species, roost at the Cluff Ranch Wildlife Area near Safford in southeastern Arizona.

“Bats are truly amazing animals,” said Randy Babb, AZGFD Watchable Wildlife Program manager. “In Arizona, we have a wonderful diversity of bats that perform pretty much all the same tasks that birds do. Some – such as the lesser long-nosed and Mexican long-tongued bats – drink nectar, while others are voracious insect predators, consuming up to 1,000  mosquito-sized insects an hour. We’re really excited to offer this fascinating real-time glimpse into an active bat roost.”

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Wildlife

Montana: Fish and Wildlife Commission Advances Proposed Grizzly Bear Population Objectives for Public Comment

Public hearings scheduled in Kalispell, Missoula, Great Falls, Conrad

The Fish and Wildlife Commission has approved language for a proposed administrative rule that would codify population objectives for grizzly bears in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE).C:\Users\CFA570\AppData\Local\Temp\Temp1_Archive.zip\FWPHQNewsHeader.png

The decision on August 9, 2018 sets into motion a public comment period that will run from Aug. 24 through Oct. 26. Public hearings will be held in Kalispell, Missoula, Great Falls, and Conrad. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff will explain and answer questions about the proposed population objectives at the hearings and take public comment.

The population objective is for NCDE, which is one of six designated recovery areas for grizzly bears in the lower-48 states. Grizzly bears in the NCDE are currently listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, although they have met their recovery criteria and may be proposed for delisting in the future.

The NCDE subcommittee of the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) released a revised conservation strategy for grizzly bears (found here) earlier this summer. This document summarizes the commitments and coordinated efforts made by the state, tribal and federal agencies to manage and monitor the grizzly bear population and its habitat upon delisting. Read more

Wildlife

Lyman Products “What’s On Your Bench?” Sweepstakes


Outfit the Ultimate Reloading Bench for FREE! Lyman Sweepstakes starts August 13th and runs to September 21st, 2018.

Middletown, Conn.   – Lyman® Products new sweepstakes, “What’s On Your Bench,” starting August 13 – September 21, 2018, will outfit one lucky winner’s reloading bench with every tool ever needed, plus a Savage 10 BA Stealth 6.5 Creedmoor rifle.

Entry is easy*, just sign up for Lyman’s “Zero’d In” newsletter to receive updates and information on great new Lyman Products and you are automatically entered into the “What’s On Your Bench” sweepstakes with a chance to win everything you always wanted for your reloading bench. All sweepstakes entries must be received by September 21, 2018to qualify and entrants must be 21 years of age or over and residents of the United States.

One lucky winner will receive a Savage 10 BA Stealth long range chassis rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor. It features a factory-blueprinted Model 110 barreled action, mated to a custom version of the Drake Associates Hunter/Stalker monolithic chassis modified to Savage’s specifications. With the rifle, the winner will receive a rifle maintenance mat and Lyman’s new Long Range Precision Rifle Reloading Handbook, the definitive resource for long range cartridge data.

The winner will also receive Lyman’s Ultimate Reloading System which includes:

    • A Brass Smith All-American 8 Reloading press featuring  an extra-large 8-station turret machined out of heavy duty cast iron. This frame is large enough to work with the longest rifle cartridges and is designed for use with any standard 7/8” x 14 thread dies and accepts standard shell holders.
    • A GEN6™ Compact Touch Screen Powder System that takes minimum bench space and offers unrestricted pan and touch screen access for both right and left-hand users. The system is packed with state-of-the-art improvements like fast, 3-minute warmup, anti-static and anti-drift technology and has sophisticated electronic shielding to resist interference from other electronic devices such as cell phones.
    • A Lyman Universal® Trimmer that virtually trims all cases from .22 to .458 without additional collets with  the patented Universal Chuckhead.
    • A Pro 1200 Turbo® Tumbler featuring a built-in sifter lid for quick and easy media separation.
    • A voucher for a free Lyman Die Set
    • The 50th Edition Lyman Reloading Handbook, a Lyman tradition of being the only data source using multiple brands throughout and the first produced in full color.
    • A Universal Loading Block for rifle or pistol cases.
    •  A Case Prep Multi-Tool featuring all the essential case prep accessories in one compact, double-ended storage tool.
    • A Bench Wrench.
    • An E-ZEE Prime™ Hand Priming Tool that works with any popular brand of standard shell holder allowing instant changeover between primer sizes.
    • A Quick Slick™ Case Lube Pump.
    • A Magnum Inertia Bullet Puller.
    • And Stainless Steel Calipers.

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Ammunition

Taurus USA Stainless G2S Semi-Auto Handgun

Maximum Concealability Without the Performance Compromise

May 2018 (Miami, FL) –Taurus USA once again pushes subcompact pistol boundaries with the all-new Taurus® G2S semi-auto handgun series. Self-defense practitioners searching for full-feature performance in a subcompact, minimal-print pistol need look no further than the Taurus® G2S.

Sharing much of the design and engineering advances with the equally new Taurus® G2C compact pistol, the G2S offers 9mm Luger and .40 S&W chambering in a more diminutive package that, unlike many subcompacts on the market, doesn’t compromise comfort, effectiveness, or operational efficiency.

With an overall width of 1.10 inches and a 4.8-inch height, the G2S satisfies the “concealed” expectations of the subcompact handgun buyer while delivering a robust grip and operational ergonomics on par with larger-frame pistols. This is due largely to the intelligently designed polymer frame and “sticky” stipling patches strategically placed along the grip. The comfortably sized trigger guard and smooth edging allows small- and large-hand shooters to achieve and maintain a solid, well-aligned grip for optimal trigger control and slide actuation. In addition to its small print, the 20.25-ounce (loaded) weight makes the G2S an easy all-day carry in a holster or purse. Read more

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