Idaho Wolf Management Receives Boost from RMEF Grant

MISSOULA, MT.–Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) accepted a $50,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to assist with its wolf management plan. Read more
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MISSOULA, MT.–Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) accepted a $50,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to assist with its wolf management plan. Read more

Pierre, SD- South Dakota released the results from its highly-anticipated annual pheasant brood survey today, which revealed a 64 percent decrease in statewide pheasant abundance. Pheasants Forever says upland habitat loss is the primary culprit in the downturn of South Dakota’s legendary pheasant population, a trend which will continue unless federal policy makers swiftly enact strengthened conservation policies. Read more
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Outdoor enthusiasts around the world have looked forward to getting their favorite Bass Pro Shops catalog in the mail since 1974. Now they can experience convenient navigation and a wealth of features by using Bass Pro Shops’ new interactive digital catalog for the iPad. The interactive catalog app is available for free at the App Store. Read more

Wilsonville, OR – With today’s renewed interest in American made products that create American jobs, there’s good news as our nation takes a break this Labor Day holiday-Crimson Trace continues its near 20 year tradition of “Made in the USA.” All of the company’s products are proudly engineered and made in Wilsonville, Oregon. That was one of the early guiding principles established by company founder Lew Danielson. Read more
Small-game hunting season begins Sept. 1 with the opening of the early Canada goose season and continues until rabbit and hare season ends on March 31. Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologists across the state say hunters should find conditions similar to last year in Michigan’s wood lots, farm fields and wetlands. Read more

MISSOULA, Mont.–Funding provided by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will assist elk research and help ensure Alaska’s rich hunting heritage. The RMEF 2013 grants total $41,550 and affect communities and locations across Alaska. Read more

Sturm, Ruger Company, Inc (NYSE: RGR) announces the release of the Ruger American Rimfire™ bolt action rifle. The 100% American made Ruger American Rimfire™ builds on the enormous success of the centerfire Ruger American Rifle®. With many of the standard Ruger American Rifle® features, this new line also combines several design innovations from the popular 10/22 ® rimfire rifle. This combination, along with the rifle’s adaptability, will appeal to all bolt action enthusiasts-young or old, novice or experienced. The new line consists of four models – full sized (22″ barrel/13.75″ length of pull) and compact (18″/12.5″ length of pull) models, both of which are available in either .22 LR or .22 Magnum. Read more

Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for more than 60 years, has introduced two new red dot sights designed for AR-style rifles. The AR Optics TRS-25 and First Strike HiRise sights include a riser block that elevates the sight to the proper mounting height for a flat top rifle. Read more

The hands-free night vision device is the budget friendly alternative for total darkness nocturnal viewing for hunters, boaters, home security or wildlife enthusiasts. Read more

Incorporating comfort, safety and effectiveness into their designs, the Millennium L50, L100 and L110 single ladder treestands are the complete hunting packages. Read more