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Coast Guard Foundation Assists After Two Tragedies

Organization Supports Coast Guard Members Displaced and Injured in North Carolina Housing Fire and Family of a Pilot Lost in Alabama Training Accident

Stonington, Conn. — The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today it is responding to two tragedies affecting Coast Guard members and their families over the past several days. A Coast Guard Ensign died in a training accident in Alabama, and four families living in a housing complex in North Carolina saw their homes destroyed by a fire. A servicemember lost his wife and two daughters as a result of the blaze.

The Coast Guard has moved the families impacted by the fire to temporary housing, and The Foundation has rushed emergency support to them to provide supplies and necessary comfort items. Once the families have a chance to assess their property losses and determine additional needs, the organization will provide them support to help begin the long road to recovery. Read more

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Henry Repeating Arms Raises Over $47,000 For 3-Year-Old Battling Leukemia

RICE LAKE, WI – The leading lever-action firearms manufacturer, Henry Repeating Arms, donated a series of 65 custom rifles that raised a total of $47,040 to benefit the family of 3-year-old Preslie Mantsch from Iron River, Michigan. Preslie was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in April of this year and still has two years of treatment left. All proceeds from the sales and auctions of the rifles are being presented to the Mantsch family to assist with the medical expenses associated with childhood leukemia.

The “Prayers For Preslie” Edition Golden Boy Silver rifles were created under Henry Repeating Arms’ Guns For Great Causes banner, a charitable branch of the company that focuses on raising money through firearm donations for individual sick children, children’s hospitals, veterans’ organizations, shooting sports preservation, and wildlife conservation efforts. So far this year, the company has raised over $175,000 for individual families of sick children and presented Shriners International with a $52,500 check to assist with their philanthropic efforts with the renowned Shriners Children’s Hospitals.

The rifles, which sold for $620 each, sold out within a matter of hours after Henry’s initial announcement. The first and last serial numbers in the series were put up for auction and pulled in an additional $6,525 and $2,075, respectively. Read more

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Michigan: share your thoughts with the DNR at upcoming virtual meetings

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to providing Michigan residents the opportunity to share input and ideas on policy decisions, programs and other aspects of natural resource management and outdoor recreation opportunities. One important avenue for this input is at meetings of the public bodies that advise the DNR and, in some cases, also set policies for natural resource management.

With COVID-19 public health and safety in mind, most upcoming meetings have been changed to virtual meetings or conference calls. Frequently check the DNR boards, commissions, committees and councils webpage for updates.

The links below will take you to the webpage for each group, where you will find specific virtual and teleconference meeting information and, when finalized, meeting agendas. Please check these pages frequently, as meeting details and agendas may change and sometimes meetings are canceled.

November meetings

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Modern Huntsman Launches Field Outrider Contest

A Creative Competition to Discover and Promote the Work of Aspiring Artists from All Backgrounds

Bozeman, MT. – MYSTERY RANCH, an industry-leading backpack company devoted to making mission-specific packs is eager to bring attention to the Field Outrider program that longtime partner, Modern Huntsman has recently launched. MYSTERY RANCH is pleased to say that the company will be involved in the project in a variety of ways, including representation on the panel of judges from Director of Marketing, Ryan Holm.

Modern Huntsman’s Field Outrider is a creative competition to discover and promote the work of established and aspiring artists from dynamic backgrounds. Hunting, fishing, and outdoor creatives are certainly welcome, but the goal of the project is to reach beyond the comfort zone of the industry and collaborate with any aspiring artist from any background. Field Outrider is a vehicle to place work in front of some of the top minds in photography, media, and marketing, and ultimately offer the opportunity to be published in Modern Huntsman.

“We want to open up our platform to a wider range of creatives, while at the same time continuing our mission to elevate the level of photography that we publish and the stories that we tell.” Stated Tyler Sharp CEO & Editor in Chief of Modern Huntsman. “We want to give opportunities to new voices for recognition, mentorship, and paid commissions.” Read more

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POMA Friends & Family Auction Ends Tomorrow

Johnstown, PA – POMA’s Friends and Family Auction ends October 15th at 9 pm EST, which means you’ve only one day left to take advantage of the amazing deals we have on trips, guns, ammo, cleaning kits, optics, fishing gear, advertising, personal coaching from industry pros, and SO MUCH MORE – thanks to our amazing donors!

We value the support of our donors and bidders, and all funds raised from this auction will help POMA to continue its mission.

POMA’s Mission: To foster excellence in communications at all levels, help members build their businesses, connect media and industry, promote fair and honest communication of the traditional outdoor sports and conservation stories, and mentor the next generation of traditional outdoor sports communicators.

Please head to the Auction, register for an account, and have fun bidding!

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E-Bikes OK’d for NPS, BLM and USFWS Public Lands, But Not Wilderness Areas

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior has announced that it finalized electric bike (or e-bike) regulations that pave the way for land managers to allow more people, especially older Americans and those with physical limitations, to experience bicycling on public lands managed by the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Reclamation.

“Enhancing access to our public lands and expanding recreational opportunities to all Americans is a priority for the Trump Administration,” said U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt. “The new regulations allow our public land managers to provide e-bike access to bike trails, enhancing the opportunities to utilize our public lands to create life-long memories.”

Bicycling is an excellent way to experience America’s rich natural heritage, and e-bike innovations in bicycle design have opened the possibilities for a greater number of people, particularly for those with limitations stemming from age, illness, disability or fitness, especially in more challenging environments, such as high altitudes or hilly terrain. These new rules and the Department’s policies for increased e-bike access are another example of how the Trump Administration is enhancing opportunities for Americans to live healthy lifestyles and enjoy the wonder of our magnificent public lands. Read more

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Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000 Models Now in Select Dealers

MARIETTA, Ga. – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA’s all-new, class-leading 2021 Wolverine RMAX 1000 Side-by-Sides (SxS) have been arriving at Yamaha dealers nationwide since their debut early last month. In addition, Yamaha plans to host a livestream on October 21 to discuss some of the market-leading features and benefits of the Proven Off-Road RMAX 1000 models.

Built with pride and Assembled in the USA at Yamaha’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Newnan, Georgia, the Wolverine RMAX2 1000 and RMAX4 1000 are Yamaha’s latest revolutionary Proven Off-Road SxS vehicles available in two- and four-seat configurations. Yamaha dealers are already starting to receive the first production run, with more on the way daily from the U.S.-based factory. Read more

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Michigan: DNR to Replace Newberry Facilities With Mass-Timber Buildings

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will use mass timber – an innovative technology to build large buildings from wood – to construct a $5 million facility in Newberry.

The new building, still in the design stages, will house both the DNR’s customer service center and field offices in Newberry, in the eastern Upper Peninsula. Current facilities are outdated. The new building will include about 10,000 square feet of office space, 16,500 square feet of garage space and a community room that will be available for public use. Funding was approved when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the fiscal year 2021 budget last week. Read more

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Hi Mountain Seasonings Announces “Steak Lover’s Bundle Giveaway”

RIVERTON, Wyo. (Oct. 5, 2020) Time to get your grill ready because Hi Mountain Seasonings, the flavor leader in jerky and seasonings, is launching its “Steak Lover’s Bundle Giveaway” promotion today. One lucky winner will walk away with a steak package that includes two bottles of Original Steak Western Style Seasonings, Steak Rub, Merlot with Garlic & Rosemary Finishing Sauce, Pinot Noir with Garlic & Honey Finishing Sauce, Soy Ginger Marinade, Zesty Western Marinade a wireless thermometer to ensure the steak is cooked to perfection every time.

Entering to win is simple. Simply go to the Hi Mountain Seasonings Facebook page, and click on the promotion or just CLICK HERE. When prompted, fill in your name and email address and you are entered. One entry per person. All entries must be completed by midnight on October 30th. One entry per person, but everyone will be given an opportunity for more entries. When you enter you will be given a unique share URL. When a new participant enters the Giveaway via that unique URL, the original participant will be given additional entries. The winner will be announced on the website and notified via email. Read more

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