Michigan DNR Shooting Ranges Offer Extended Hours Leading Up to Hunting Season


The Department of Natural Resources ranges are offering extended shooting on the three weekends prior to Nov. 15 to help hunters prepare for the firearm deer season.• Ortonville and Pontiac Lake – Oct. 28-29, Nov. 4-5 and Nov. 11-12: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Rose Lake and Sharonville – Oct. 28-29, Nov. 4-5 and Nov. 11-12: Oct. 28-29, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The DNR shooting ranges will be open seven days per week from Nov. 1-15, including Veterans Day. The weekday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ortonville and Pontiac Lake, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rose Lake and Sharonville. The last shot is fired 15 minutes before closing.

Beginning Nov. 16, the regular range schedule of five days per week (Thursday through Monday) returns.

Find more information about DNR shooting ranges at mi.gov/shootingranges.

Before You Go Deer Hunting

If you haven’t already, don’t forget to buy your hunting license – online at E-License or at a license retailer or DNR Customer Service Center.

Visit mi.gov/deer for information about deer management and links to additional resources, such as deer check stations.

General

Leica’s New CRF Rangemaster 2700-b


Take accuracy to the next level with Leica’s latest pocket rangefinderLeica’s new Rangemaster CRF 2700-B makes it even easier to be on target every time, even when determining distance with the naked eye is a challenge.

Retaining the compact, lightweight and practical qualities of its forebears, the latest model in the ever-popular line of monocular rangefinders benefits from several significant improvements. These include a 30% increase in effective range, enabling precise distance determination up to a class-leading 2,700 yards. What’s more, at distances of less than 200 yards, measurements are now given to the nearest 0.1-yard for truly exceptional accuracy, whether with rifle or bow.

The new model also boasts a 10% improvement in resolution, plus an optimised and even more intuitive digital display. Thanks to a convenient MicroSD card slot, hunters can input their own bespoke ballistic data (if desired) to work with the in-built calculator. There’s no need to wait for results either: the 2700-B needs less than half-a-second to determine distance, and its super-fast systems allow you to scan large areas smoothly.

Like its predecessors, the new CRF Rangemaster 2700-B can measure in meters or yards and offers a choice of outputs: holdover, clicks or equivalent horizontal range (to 1,200 yards).

RRP $899.

Optics

RMEF Grant to Benefit Montana Wolf Management


MISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awarded Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) a $50,000 grant to assist with wolf management in the state of Montana.”Montana’s wolf population is more than three times larger than federally-required minimum mandates,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. “This funding will help FWP get a better grasp on wolf numbers as a benefit to wildlife managers tasked with seeking to balance predator and prey populations while doing so in a more cost effective manner.”

Half of the grant funding will go toward wolf collaring and management actions for problem wolves. The other half will assist a joint effort by FWP and the University of Montana in further developing what’s called the Patch Occupancy Model (POM) for estimating wolf populations. Read more

Wildlife

Outdoor survival training prepares MI DNR recruits for lifesaving work


Week 14: Oct. 15-21, 2017Like tiny meteorites, the glowing, yellow sparks hurtled toward the ground as the conservation officer recruit flicked his wrist. Scraping the metal bar against the magnesium rod on the fire starter tool worked just as his instructor had demonstrated earlier.

The shower of sparks instantly ignited the Vaseline-saturated cotton ball he had prepared, and after strategically arranging pieces of kindling on top, the rising flame brought a satisfied smile to his face.

The recruit had just learned one of the most basic but essential outdoor survival skills – the ability to make fire.

It was one of many techniques he and his classmates acquired during Week 14 of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Recruit School, which covered outdoor survival training and search and rescue procedures as discussed in this brief video.

Stayin’ alive 

Week 14 brought recruits back to the Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, where they had their initial firearms training during Week 9. On this trip, the class spent quality time with experts from Emergency Response International, who taught recruits about wilderness safety and survival, as well as the fundamentals of a search and rescue (SAR) event. ERI has partnered with DNR’s Law Enforcement Division for several years to train conservation officers, but this was the first time the company provided instruction at the recruit school. Read more

General

Nightforce Announces Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Celebration With Ruger Rifle Promotion


Lavonia, GA — Nightforce® Optics, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium sport optics and related products including riflescopes, spotting scopes, and accessories, announces the celebration of their 25th anniversary by offering a Special Edition Ruger® 10/22 rifle with the purchase of select Nightforce riflescopes. The promotion applies to riflescope purchases made from October 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.”We’re celebrating a quarter-century of phenomenal success by ‘giving back’ to our steadfast fans and customers,” said Gordon Myers, Director of Sales and Marketing. Nightforce is offering a complimentary Nightforce 25th Anniversary Special Edition Ruger 10/22 at no additional charge with the purchase of select Nightforce riflescopes from authorized Nightforce Optics dealers. “Partnering with a trusted brand like Ruger and offering a limited edition of their renowned 10/22 rifle to purchasers of our riflescopes is a win-win for our consumers and dealers alike,” Myers said. “This exclusive offer honors our 25-year commitment to excellence in optics, embraced by shooting and hunting enthusiasts from amateur to professional, by delivering a truly legendary firearm to the collections of shooting enthusiasts. It’s our way of saying thank you to the shooting community that supports our industry,” he added.

Qualifying purchasers receive a Nightforce 25th Anniversary Special Edition Ruger 10/22 rifle featuring:
§ “Nightforce 25th Anniversary” engraved on red and black laminate hardwood stock
§ Receiver / Barrel – Satin Stainless, Threaded Barrel with Flash Hider (CA compliant model available)
§ NFO-0000 Serialization
§ Ruger® Combination Weaver Rail
§ Ruger® Clear BX-1-CLR 10-Round Mag
§ Ruger® BX-Trigger
§ Extended Magazine Release

This complimentary, no additional charge Nightforce 25th Anniversary Special Edition Ruger 10/22 rifle offer is good for new retail purchases of the following riflescope models only, while supplies last, from authorized Nightforce Optics dealers only:
§ ATACR 7-35×56 F1 Model Numbers: C569, C570, C571, C578
§ ATACR 5-25×56 F2 Model Numbers: C553, C554, C555
§ NXS 8-32×56 F2 Model Numbers: C350, C354, C437, C509, C530
§ Competition 42×44 Model Numbers: C558, C559
§ Competition 15-55×52 Model Numbers: C511, C512, C513, C514 Read more

Firearms, Optics

2018 Elk Camp Heads to Arizona, Registration Now Open


MISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is heading to the sunny Southwest to hold its 2018 Elk Camp March 15-18 in Chandler, Arizona.”There is nothing like the energy and enthusiasm generated by our members and volunteers at Elk Camp,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. “We are excited to get together in Arizona to celebrate our conservation mission and milestones.”

As of July 1, 2017, RMEF has conserved or enhanced more than 7.14 million acres of elk habitat and opened or improved access to 1.15 million acres for hunters, anglers, hikers and others to enjoy. RMEF recently eliminated alllong-term debt for the first time in its 33-year history and is also riding eight consecutive years of record membership growth. Read more

Hunting

Another Montcalm County, MI deer suspected to have CWD

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced today that a second hunter-harvested deer in Montcalm County is suspected positive for chronic wasting disease. A sample has been sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, for confirmation. If confirmed positive, the 1.5-year-old buck, harvested in Sidney Township, would be the 11th free-ranging deer in Michigan found to have CWD.

“The fact that we already have another positive deer within Montcalm County is of major concern,” said Dr. Kelly Straka, DNR state wildlife veterinarian. “We strongly recommend hunters who harvest deer in Montcalm County have their deer tested. Deer with CWD can look perfectly healthy even though they are infected.” Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

SB Tactical MAG 20 and SB-SAC

Saint Petersburg, Fla. – SB Tactical™, inventors and manufacturers of the Pistol Stabilizing Brace™, has introduced two new accessories to its ever-expanding line of products for the PDW pistol market. The SB-MAG20 and SB-SAC are functional, common sense accessories that ensure quick, onboard access to vital components in sleek, compact units.

Designed by SB Tactical as the ideal transport and storage accessory for AR magazines and braced PDW pistols, the SB-MAG20 is an innovative magazine pouch that mounts inside most SB Tactical AR braces. Unlike many other AR mag pouches, the SB-MAG20 fits 5.56 aluminum GI, Magpul PMAG, and Lancer L5AWM 20 round magazines without requiring different pouches. The SB-MAG20 comes with a 1″ Velcro replacement strap for braces that have a 1 1/2″ strap and is available in Black or FDE. Read more

Firearms

CleanShot® Now Available at Walmart


Innovative Ready.Aim.Clean. Technology for cleaning the bore of your shotgun is available just around the cornerMilford, MI – Huntego Limited, is pleased to announce that the industry’s first of its kind shoot-through bore cleaning cartridge, CleanShot, is now available at over 3,700 Walmart locations. As hunters and outdoorsman prepare to head out to pursue waterfowl, upland birds and participate in shooting sports, they can give this new efficient, convenient and compared to traditional field cleaning methods, more affordable shotgun cleaning solution a try.

“It is very rewarding to watch this innovation move from concept to reality to distribution nation-wide.” Stated Founder and Inventor Curt Whitworth. “Walmart is continually stepping up their sporting goods presence and to be part of their expanded selection is an honor. Now shotgun users across the country have the opportunity to experience our Ready.Aim.Clean technology.”

CleanShot is a patented high-velocity bore cleaning device that utilizes outward ballistic pressures to power scrub, trap particles and wipe the bore clean. Simply load a CleanShot round in the chamber like any other cartridge, safely fire and your gun is field-cleaned in an instant. Designed to be used in the field or at a range, CleanShot allows shooters to maintain their firearms with minimal cleaning equipment, effort and mess. Read more

Firearms

Beretta APX Pistol Promotion

(Accokeek, MD) — Beretta is offering three free magazines and a free holster with the purchase of any new APX striker fired pistol untilDecember 31, 2017. For details on this promotion visit the online promotion page.

With the APX, Beretta delivers to the civilian market a pistol platform with superior performance in durability, reliability, accuracy and ergonomics. Nearly five years of incorporating both extensive laboratory research and feedback from hundreds of professional end-users ensures the APX is built to accomplish the mission, be it duty related or for personal protection. Read more

Firearms
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