Category: General

Brian Murphy Resigns as CEO of QDMA

ATHENS, GA (– The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) announced today that Brian Murphy has resigned from his position as CEO effective immediately. Murphy had on March 3 announced his intention to transition from CEO to a part-time role after 23 years with the organization to travel and spend more time with his family, and a search for his replacement is already underway.

In the interim, the QDMA Board of Directors has empowered a group of five department leaders to temporarily handle executive functions of the organization. The leadership team includes Director of Finance & Administration April Robertson, Director of Conservation Kip Adams, Director of Communications Lindsay Thomas Jr., Assistant Director of Conservation Matt Ross, and Assistant Director of Hunting Heritage Programs Hank Forester. They will be working closely with Board Chairman Rick Dahl until a new CEO is named.

“I’ve decided it is best for QDMA, me and my family for me to pass the torch sooner and give staff leaders the freedom to implement new strategies to address new challenges,” said Murphy. “I am confident in each of them and their ability to work as a team, continue pursuing the QDMA mission, and assist in the selection of the new CEO.” Read more

General, Hunting, Wildlife

Shoot-On.com Continues “Spring Fever Giveaway”

March, Valparaiso, IN – Shoot-On.com, the premiere source for gear reviews, hunting how-to articles, and DIY media content covering the shooting sports, hunting, and archery segments, announces that its Spring Fever Giveaway is still open to registrants. Participation in this giveaway is free to all and no purchase is necessary.

The Shoot-On Spring Fever Giveaway package includes an assortment of premium products ideally suited for the upcoming spring turkey season. The total prize package is valued at $1,390 and includes:

    • Savage Arms 212 Turkey Shotgun (12-gauge): $779
    • Aimpoint Micro H2 Optic: $828
    • Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls Bundle: $74
    • Fiocchi Golden Turkey 12-gauge ammo (4 boxes): $60
    • Dryshod ViperStop Snakeproof Hunting Boots: $189

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Firearms, General, Optics

RapidStop Tourniquet

The RapidStop® Tourniquet is an award-winning, rapid application tourniquet that maximizes the chances of survival. Born out of the Boston bombings, developed at MIT and perfected by EMS, military and industry specialists – RapidStop® represents a hemostatic solution with military-grade ruggedness, all age suitability, superior single-handed application and the fastest average occlusion time.

A severed brachial, radial or ulnar artery presents a limited window of time depending on the injury before the decreasing blood pressure renders the injured unconscious. Shock can set in even sooner. Achieving full occlusion in the shortest time possible is critical. Faster application means faster stabilization, increasing chances of survival.

INTUITIVE.

Fast and easy single-handed self-application are paramount to a tourniquet’s effectiveness in any environment. RapidStop® stands out from the competition as one of the few tourniquets that exceed these life-saving requirements utilizing key patented and proprietary technologies. Read more

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FBI Sees Rise In Fraud Schemes Related to Coronavirus Pandemic

Scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, your personal information, or both. Don’t let them. Protect yourself and do your research before clicking on links purporting to provide information on the virus; donating to a charity online or through social media; contributing to a crowdfunding campaign; purchasing products online; or giving up your personal information in order to receive money or other benefits. The FBI advises you to be on the lookout for the following:

Fake CDC Emails.

Watch out for emails claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or other organizations claiming to offer information on the virus. Do not click links or open attachments you do not recognize. Fraudsters can use links in emails to deliver malware to your computer to steal personal information or to lock your computer and demand payment. Be wary of websites and apps claiming to track COVID-19 cases worldwide. Criminals are using malicious websites to infect and lock devices until payment is received.

Phishing Emails.

Look out for phishing emails asking you to verify your personal information in order to receive an economic stimulus check from the government. While talk of economic stimulus checks has been in the news cycle, government agencies are not sending unsolicited emails seeking your private information in order to send you money. Phishing emails may also claim to be related to:

  • Charitable contributions
  • General financial relief
  • Airline carrier refunds
  • Fake cures and vaccines
  • Fake testing kits

Counterfeit Treatments or Equipment.

Be cautious of anyone selling products that claim to prevent, treat, diagnose, or cure COVID-19. Be alert to counterfeit products such as sanitizing products and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including N95 respirator masks, goggles, full face shields, protective gowns, and gloves. More information on unapproved or counterfeit PPE can be found at www.cdc.gov/niosh. You can also find information on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website, www.fda.gov, and the Environmental Protection Agency website, www.epa.gov. Report counterfeit products at www.ic3.gov and to the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center at iprcenter.gov.

If you are looking for accurate and up-to-date information on COVID-19, the CDC has posted extensive guidance and information that is updated frequently. The best sources for authoritative information on COVID-19 are www.cdc.gov and www.coronavirus.gov. You may also consult your primary care physician for guidance.

The FBI is reminding you to always use good cyber hygiene and security measures. By remembering the following tips, you can protect yourself and help stop criminal activity:

  • Do not open attachments or click links within emails from senders you don’t recognize.
  • Do not provide your username, password, date of birth, social security number, financial data, or other personal information in response to an email or robocall.
  • Always verify the web address of legitimate websites and manually type them into your browser.
  • Check for misspellings or wrong domains within a link (for example, an address that should end in a “.gov” ends in .com” instead).

If you believe you are the victim of an Internet scam or cyber crime, or if you want to report suspicious activity, please visit the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.

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HOWA Gen 2 Flag Chassis Short Barrel Now Shipping

Reno, NV –– Legacy Sports International’s – NEW – HOWA Gen 2 Flag Chassis Short Barrel is in stock and now shipping!

The ever popular HOWA Flag Chassis Precision Rifles are now available in a short barrel version in both .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor. Despite the usual demand for longer barrels for the long range shooting market applications, many of today’s shooters prefer the compactness of a short barrel for a variety of reasons, while still adhering to excellent ballistics down range. Here are some of the specs for the NEW Howa Gen 2 Flag Chassis :

·.308 or 6.5 Creedmoor offerings

·APC with LUTH AR Adj Stock

·16.25” Short Barrel

·Threaded W/ Muzzle Break

·Nikko Stirling Diamond LR 30mm 4-16×50

·11.5 lbs

·HOGUE Grip

·10 rd Detachable Mag Kit

·Bipod

·3 Position Safety

·Lifetime Warranty

·SUB MOA

·MSRP $1,549 Read more

Firearms, General

Michigan: Conservation Officer Resolves Standoff with Armed Suspect

A 39-year-old Osceola County man was arrested over the weekend after leading a Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officer on a vehicle pursuit that ended at the man’s residence. James Gross, of Leroy, was arraigned today in the Lake County Trial Court.

Conservation Officer Josiah Killingbeck was checking streams in Lake County for steelhead activity Friday night when, aware of several reports of residential break-ins in the area, he initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle with a loud exhaust and missing license plate light.

After running the driver’s information, Killingbeck confirmed that Gross was wanted on multiple warrants in Newaygo and Osceola counties. When the officer returned to the suspect’s vehicle, Gross admitted that he was aware of the warrants. Killingbeck asked Gross if there was anything in the vehicle that the officer should be aware of; at that point Gross admitted to, and began to reach for a sawed-off shotgun. Killingbeck ordered Gross not to touch the shotgun and opened the driver’s door in an attempt to secure Gross and the firearm. Resisting, Gross said, “Sorry, I can’t,” and quickly drove away. Read more

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Spring Fever Giveaway

March, Valparaiso, IN – Shoot-On.com, the premiere source for gear reviews, hunting how-to articles, and DIY media content covering the shooting sports, hunting, and archery segments, has launched its Spring Fever Giveaway. Participation in this giveaway is free to all entrants and no purchase is necessary.

The Shoot-On Spring Fever Giveaway package includes an assortment of premium products ideally suited for the upcoming spring turkey season. The total prize package is valued at $1,930 and includes:

  • Savage Arms 212 Turkey Shotgun (12-gauge): $779
  • Aimpoint Micro H2 Optic: $828
  • Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls Bundle: $74
  • Fiocchi Golden Turkey 12-gauge ammo (4 boxes): $60
  • Dryshod ViperStop Snakeproof Hunting Boots: $189

Participants can enter the giveaway for free, with 27 easy ways to enter across several social media platforms. Entrants can also return to Shoot-On.com and click for one bonus entry per day. Read more

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Whitewater Release Planned for Annual Pennsylvania Paddling Event

Harrisburg, PA — White-water boating enthusiasts once again will converge on Bucks County’s Tohickon Creek Saturday and Sunday, March 21-22, when the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources releases water from Lake Nockamixon into Tohickon Creek.

Releases are historically scheduled on a semi-annual basis, usually occurring on the third weekend in March and the first weekend in November. The water releases from the Nockamixon State Park dam provide suitable white-water boating conditions downstream through Ralph Stover State Park from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. each day.

Water releases begin at 4:00 A.M. Several hours later, the release, consisting of millions of gallons of water moving down the waterway, will create whitewater conditions at Ralph Stover State Park, according to park officials. Suggested hours for viewing the release and boating activity are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at Ralph Stover. Read more

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Whitetails Unlimited to Help Boy Scouts Recover From Theft in Pennsylvania

Contact:

Clyde DeHart, Whitetails Unlimited Pennsylvania Field Director: (717) 713-7062

www.whitetailsunlimited.com

Whitetails Unlimited’s Clearfield County Chapter in Pennsylavaia will help the Camp Mountain Run Boy Scout Camp recover from a recent theft, said WTU Pennsylvania Field Director Clyde DeHart.

Officials say that a compound bow, two shotguns, and four .22-caliber rifles were stolen from the Camp Mountain Run Boy Scout Camp in Penfield sometime between January 18 and February 8. They are used during summer camp events, which start in June, for the Bucktail Council of Boy Scouts of America. A storage area was damaged to gain access to the secured firearms, and the loss and damage is estimated to exceed $2,500. Read more

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POMA Seeks Executive Director

The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) has begun its search for a new executive director. Resumes will be accepted through February 28, 2020. The executive director is responsible for the overall management of the organization and for leading and directing the implementation of the organization’s philosophy, mission, and strategic goals and objectives. The POMA executive director reports to the board of directors and shall help enable the board to fulfill its function in governing the organization. Read more

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