Henry Repeating Arms Donates 50 Custom Rifles to Benefit Texas Teen Battling Leukemia

“Team Keane” rifle series is expected to raise over $35,000 for Keane Rhodes of Universal City, TX

Henry Repeating Arms, one of the country’s leading firearms manufacturers, is stepping up to support 13-year-old Keane Rhodes of Universal City, Texas, who is currently undergoing aggressive treatment for ALL T-cell leukemia. Diagnosed on New Year’s Day, 2024, Keane faces at least two years of chemotherapy, radiation, and countless trips to Methodist Children’s Hospital of San Antonio.

To help offset the family’s growing medical expenses, Henry Repeating Arms donated a limited-edition run of fifty “Team Keane” Golden Boy .22 lever-action rifles through its Guns For Great Causes charitable branch, with 100% of the proceeds donated directly to Keane’s family. The first and last serial numbers are now available in online auctions until July 9 at 9:00 PM Eastern. The remaining rifles are available for purchase online. All firearm purchases must ship to a federally licensed firearms dealer.

Keane is an avid athlete and outdoorsman who dreams of becoming a professional baseball player or a pyrotechnical engineer one day. Throughout his diagnosis and treatments, he remains in high spirits, surrounded by a loving community of friends, teammates, and family.

“Keane’s story is one of incredible bravery and resilience, and it’s our honor to rally behind him and his family during his fight,” said Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms. “This young man’s potential is boundless, and I hope to see his name on the back of a professional jersey one day. On behalf of everyone at Henry, I send a heartfelt thanks to all who choose to join Team Keane with the purchase of one of these rifles.”

Built on Henry’s award-winning Golden Boy .22 platform, the rifles feature a polished Brasslite receiver, octagon barrel, and genuine American walnut stocks. The buttstock is engraved and finished in full color with custom artwork honoring Keane’s passions, including football, baseball, hunting, and fishing, as well as his nickname, “Honey Badger,” earned on the football field for his fearless play style. Each rifle bears unique serial numbers ranging from TEAMKEANE01 through TEAMKEANE50. Baron Engraving of Trumbull, Connecticut, donated the artwork and engraving services.

For more information about the “Team Keane” rifle, visit henryusa.com/team-keane.

To learn more about Henry Repeating Arms, its products, and its Guns For Great Causes charitable endeavors, visit HenryUSA.com and order a free catalog.

Tiger Trout Record Broken for Third Consecutive Year

Another year, another tiger trout record in Wyoming.

Shelby Holder of Kemmerer set the new record on June 6 with a 14-pound, 15.2-ounce fish caught in the Hams Fork River near Kemmerer. The fish was 31.2 inches long and had a girth of 19 inches.

Holder shattered the previous record set last year by Jaxon Krall of Kemmerer at 12.77 pounds. Holder caught the fish between Viva Naughton Reservoir and Kemmerer City Reservoir. Krall’s fish was caught at Viva Naughton, and in 2023, Owen Schaad of Cheyenne set the state record with a 11.93 tiger trout caught from Viva Naughton. Read more

How to decrease impacts to fish when fishing during a drought year

GW:  Some good tips no matter where you fish!

SALT LAKE CITY — After Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order in April, declaring a state of emergency for 17 counties in Utah due to drought conditions, low water levels are top of mind for many Utahns. Drought impacts many things, including fish and wildlife species. If you are planning some fishing trips this summer, here are a few things to consider before you head out.

How drought impacts fish species

Drought impacts fish by reducing the amount of water available in lakes, reservoirs and streams throughout the state. These are primary habitats for Utah’s fish, and having less water affects fish in multiple ways.

“This smaller amount of water heats more quickly and warms to higher temperatures than when there is more water available,” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Sportfish Coordinator Trina Hedrick said. “Warm water also holds less oxygen than colder water. The combination of high temperatures and low oxygen can stress many coldwater fish species — like trout — which causes poor growth and disease. Fish can also die when temperatures are too warm or the oxygen levels get too low.” Read more

Michigan’s Free fun this weekend: ORV, fish, state park entry

three ORV riding on trail under a blue skyOn two back-to-back days, June 7-8, residents and out-of-state visitors can grab a fishing rod, ride Michigan’s off-road trails and/or visit a state park and other outdoor spaces – all at no cost – during “Three Free” Weekend. All ORV and fishing rules and regulations still apply.

  • Free ORV – Legally ride 4,000 miles of state-designated routes and trails and the state’s six scramble areas without purchasing an ORV license or trail permit. Keep in mind that many ORV trails remain closed following this spring’s ice storm in northern Michigan. You can find a map and dashboard with the latest status (open, partially open, temporarily closed) of state-managed trails on the DNR’s ice storm storm response page.
  • Free fishing – Fish for all in-season species, all weekend long, without a fishing license.
  • Free Recreation Passport – Throughout the weekend, the Recreation Passport entry fee that’s normally required for vehicle entry at state parks, state-managed boating access sites, state forest campgrounds, thousands of miles of trails and other outdoor spaces will be waived.

Johnny Morris and Bass Pro Shops Donate More Than 40,000 Rods and Reels to Get More Kids Fishing

Gone Fishing event invites families to connect with the outdoors with free in-store kids’ fishing events, donations to youth non-profit groups and Johnny Morris’ Bass Pro Shops Kids’ Braggin’ Board

Johnny Morris, legendary angler, noted conservationist and founder of Bass Pro Shops, from his heart says “Take a kid fishin’. You’ll be happy you did!” and is challenging families everywhere to get outside and enjoy the wonders of fishing and the great outdoors this summer with the Gone Fishing event.

To kick off this highly anticipated annual event, Johnny and Bass Pro Shops are donating more than 40,000 rods and reels to not-for-profit partners that help kids everywhere connect to the great outdoors. Read more

Michigan free fishing, ORVing, state park entry: ‘Three Free’ Weekend June 7-8

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages everyone to take advantage of “Three Free” Weekend – Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8. It’s two full days when Michigan residents and out-of-state visitors can grab a fishing rod, ride the off-road trails and visit state parks, boating access sites and other outdoor locations — all free of charge.

“If you need another reason to get outdoors and explore some of Michigan’s best recreation opportunities, ‘Three Free’ Weekend is it,” said DNR Director Scott Bowen. “There’s nothing better than spending time outdoors with friends and family in places you love, so we’re encouraging everyone to take advantage of these two days to fish, hit the ORV trails and visit our award-winning state parks.”

“Three Free” Weekend includes the following: Read more

Michigan Fish and Aquatic Systems Will Benefit from Over $1.1 Million in Grants

Funding will support projects in 13 Michigan counties

Nine conservation projects on lakes and streams throughout the state will share more than $1.1 million, courtesy of Fisheries Habitat Grants from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The funds are matched by more than $250,000 in partner contributions, for a total conservation value of over $1.4 million.

“We’re excited to support our partner organizations in projects to create healthier lakes and streams with healthier fish populations, better habitat and cleaner water,” said Randy Claramunt, chief of the DNR Fisheries Division. “Our natural resources make Michigan an outdoor recreation destination, and these projects will provide long-lasting benefits to protect and enhance this appeal.”

The funded projects will rehabilitate and protect valuable fish habitats that provide the foundation for Michigan’s fisheries. Five of them are DNR Priority Habitat Conservation Projects — those proactively identified by the department as important to sustaining healthy habitats, fisheries and aquatic communities — and three are projects that directly benefit priorities of Michigan’s Wildlife Action Plan. Read more

Kayak Angler Dies During Competition

ALMANOR, California — It is with profound sorrow that the Bass Angler Magazine (BAM) Tournament Trail confirms the passing of kayak angler Ryon Mora, 38, during the BAM Kayak Series event held at Lake Almanor on May 17, 2025.

The day began like any other tournament morning, under cloudy skies and a light 3–4 mph breeze. At 6:37 a.m., BAM Tournament Director Michael Bray received an urgent call reporting an unmanned kayak on the lake. BAM staff, including CEO Mark Lassagne, immediately responded to the GPS location provided and located Ryon Mora in the water at approximately 6:42 a.m. Read more

Midwest Walleye Challenge: Fish, win prizes and help the walleye fishery

Contacts: Seth Herbst, 517-388-7759 or Emily Martin, 231-495-1310

An angler on a boat shows a walleye he caught. The fish has a colorful lure hooked to its mouth.Ever wish you could get paid to fish? Well, don’t quit your day job, but do get out on the water this summer for the Midwest Walleye Challenge — you’ll have the chance to win cash prizes and provide useful information to fisheries biologists.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is partnering with MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas on a statewide walleye fishing challenge that includes all inland waters in the state. The challenge runs from May 15 through June 29. Read more

Topwater Bassing in Spring

Seeing a ferocious strike from a huge largemouth bass as it blows up on a topwater lure at sunrise or sunset is absolutely thrilling. To witness the power and aggressiveness on full display sends a collective shiver down the spine of any passionate angler; it’s also one of the most consistent ways to catch big bass throughout the hot summer months.

When it comes to topwater bass fishing, there are several categories of lures, which are effective in certain situations. Among the favorites are poppers, walkers and prop baits, as well as frogs. For this, we’ll just consider the first three since frogs fall in a category all their own.

Largemouth bass are ambush predators and are willing to strike nearly anything that comes into range. Read more

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