Category: Hunting

Mossy Oak Doubles-Down on Conservation Commitment with Inaugural Wild Turkey Stamp

WEST POINT, MS – Mossy Oak, The Official Camo of Conservation and the Official Camo of the NWTF, is taking its focus and efforts to a new level with a brand new Wild Turkey Conservation Stamp project that will donate 100% of all money raised (including expenses incurred) directly to wild turkey conservation efforts. Mossy Oak is honored to unveil its inaugural wild turkey stamp as part of what will be an annual limited edition offering to support the wild turkey; the species that led to the “fistful of dirt”, and the conception of the outdoor lifestyle brand.

Mossy Oak’s Limited Edition 2022 Wild Turkey Conservation Stamp will be a 1.5” x 2” stamp titled “A Mossy Oak Moment”, created by artist Dan Moreton, originally painted for Mossy Oak in 1996. The stamp is available now at store.mossyoak.com. Every last penny raised in the sales of the Mossy Oak Wild Turkey Stamp will be entirely invested into wild turkey research projects reviewed and approved by an advisory board including the likes of Dr. Mike Chamberlain and Dr. Marcus Lashley, among other devout GameKeepers.

Mossy Oak’s founder and CEO, Toxey Haas wrote the following letter that will be sent with each stamp order:

My dad taught me a lot of things growing up in the woods with him. Two of the ones he instilled from an early age that lasted a lifetime were to always leave my piece of dirt better than I found it, and to love and respect all critters we hunted, but especially wild turkeys. Later in life we started calling that being a gamekeeper.

The wild turkey hasn’t always been here. In West Point where I was born and where Mossy Oak remains, we didn’t even have wild turkeys when I was born. I had to drive down to Choctaw Bluff in south Alabama to hunt them. I can’t imagine a spring morning spent without the chance to hear one of the sweetest sounds in all of nature – a wild turkey gobble. And we dang sure want to do everything we can to ensure our kids and grandkids don’t have to wonder what that sounds like. No disrespect to so many other animals we love, but the wild turkey is the grandest of birds.

Without wild turkeys there would be no Mossy Oak. And it’s our responsibility to do everything we can with the time we have on earth to ensure the turkey hunting community leaves the wild turkey better off than we found them. Turkeys are a precious resource. And they’re more vulnerable than most of the animals we hunt.

We’ve always helped look after them, but we’re really proud to create our first wild turkey conservation stamp. Every cent we raise from this stamp will go directly toward conservation research and projects with nothing left over. If we can do what we can with the dirt we’ve been given and everyone reading this does the same, we’ll have left it better than we’ve found it. And we look forward to helping fund some of the projects being pursued right now by some great gamekeepers around the country. Read more

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Beretta USA and Shoot Like A Girl Present Annual Hunt Like A Girl Turkey Hunt Contest

Accokeek, MD (March 24, 2022) – Beretta is pleased to announce the kick-off of the first hunt in the Hunt Like A Girl™ Contest this year in partnership with Shoot Like A Girl®, during which one lucky winner will be given the opportunity to participate in a guided turkey hunt at Midwest Whitetail Adventures in Clay Center, Kansas on April 21-25th. This contest will provide one entrant, who is new to hunting or has never hunted before, the chance to experience an exciting hunt with an all-female team from Shoot Like A Girl® and Beretta as well as a comprehensive turkey hunting gear package and transportation, meals, lodging and guide fees, and tips that will be provided.

Team Beretta athlete and six-time Olympic medalist, Kim Rhode, will be joining the event on behalf of the Beretta brand. Rhode is not only one of the most decorated Olympic champions in the discipline of shooting sports but also an avid sportswoman who frequently hunts both small and big game animals.

“We’re excited to continue our partnership with Beretta to share a hunting experience with a fantastic group of women,” Karen Butler, Founder and President of Shoot Like A Girl, said. “As we continue to offer experiences for new hunters, we work to enhance our mission of empowering women and building confidence in their abilities by bridging Beretta’s lineage with our shared goal of encouraging women to embrace shooting sports and nurture a love of the outdoors.” Read more

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TruEarz: Inexpensively Protect Hearing, Filter Out Unwanted Sound

WALKER, MN –Are you tired of wearing bulky muff-type hearing protection, or smaller in-the-ear ear plugs that block all sounds – including those you want to hear, like conversation or the sound of game.? Then you’ll love TruEarz™ Ready Fit Hearing Protection from WildEar®.TruEarz’s specially-designed acoustic filters reduce sounds evenly across a wide frequency range including impulse. The filters allow you to turn down the volume (noise or gunfire) without sacrificing listening quality (the sounds you want to hear – warning signals and conversations.)

Four filter options are available, including Impulse Filter which is best for loud continuous noise such as power tools, lawn equipment, motorized vehicles, loud sporting events, etc.; Impulse Filter which is best for relatively quiet areas with occasional loud impulses such as gunfire; Lite Filter that works best for moderate continuous noise like noisy clubs/music events, some power tools or even lawn mowers depending on the distance from the noise source; and Toggle Filter – Lite which is ideal for intermittent exposures (in and out of noise.) Keeping the Toggle Filter open is best for moderate noise, while keeping the Toggle Filter closed is best for high to very high noise. Read more

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Michigan: Give us your input about managed waterfowl hunt areas

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is developing a recreation and habitat management plan for its seven managed waterfowl hunt areas across southern Michigan: Fennville Farm Unit of Allegan State Game Area, Fish Point State Wildlife Area, Harsens Island Unit of St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area, Muskegon County Wastewater, Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area, Pointe Mouillee State Game Area and Shiawassee River State Game Area. Read more

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Innovative “Wild Sustenance” Program Coming to a College Classroom Near You

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the Wildlife Biology Program at the University of Montana (UM) will unveil a bold, innovative, hands-on higher education experience this fall that highlights the fundamental role hunting plays in society and wildlife conservation. Once established, the Wild Sustenance curriculum will be available to other universities.

“We greatly appreciate our partners at UM for their efforts in bringing this long-held vision to fruition,” said Kyle Weaver, RMEF president and CEO. “This program will trigger a nationwide ripple effect allowing more Americans of all ages to learn about the very real and vital link hunting plays to conservation.” Read more

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2022 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic

By Michelle Cerino

This past weekend, 21,939 upland hunters, sport dog owners and conservationist gathered in Omaha, Nebraska for the three-day National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic. This family friendly national consumer show included hourly seminars on four stages, activities for children, and over 400 vendor booths filled with educational habitat information, products for upland hunters and bird dog owners, and a whole lot more.

An hour before the doors opened, attendees gather along the plastic lined runway to get the best view of the bird dog parade.

Inside the show floor a first stop for many was the Pheasant Forever and Quail Forever store to purchase logoed apparel. What better way to show your support?

Well behaved English Springer Spaniels, Gable and Hemi, welcomed visitors into the Pine Shadows booth.

Heather Francis (a farm bill wildlife biologist) and I took advantage of a photo booth in Pollinator Plaza where props were available for both youth and adults. Read more

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Sauer Introduces SL5 Turkey Shotguns

San Antonio, Texas – J.P. Sauer and Sohn, Germany’s oldest manufacturer of hunting firearms, is pleased to introduce new high-performance SL5 Turkey shotguns. Featuring a durable Inertia-Driven System requiring fewer parts and minimal cleaning, the smooth-cycling, accurate, and reliable SL5 is available in three camo patterns – Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak Bottomland, and Mossy Oak New Bottomland.

Designed for hardcore turkey hunters, these semi-auto 12-gauge shotguns accommodate 2 ¾ and 3-inch shells and feature an 18.5-inch deep-drilled, chrome-lined barrel with stepped rib for precise alignment. All SL5 Turkey models feature a black anodized receiver with oversized extended bolt handle and release button, removable picatinny rail, and durable camo composite pistol-grip stock with Cervellati recoil pad and sling attachments. The red single-bead LPA front fiber-optic sight facilitates fast and accurate target acquisition. Read more

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Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Elk Restoration with 2022 Elk Hunt Draw

Kentucky is at the forefront of wildlife preservation. Expects record entries to this year’s elk hunt draw as interest and opportunity increase.

Frankfort, Ky.— “The Hunt Starts Here” as the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 1997 elk release. Elk quota hunting applications for the celebratory season are on sale through April 30.

The annual random drawing will take place and successful applicants will be announced via livestream on Saturday, May 14, from The Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg, Ky. Those selected for the elk quota hunt are assigned to one of six units within the elk zone, by way of a second drawing. Hunting season begins Sept. 10 and continues through Jan. 4. Read more

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Michigan: DNR 2022 Elk Population Estimate Shows Healthy Herd

Results of the 2022 Michigan elk survey show the herd is healthy and growing.

During an aerial survey of the elk herd conducted over eight days in January, Department of Natural Resources staff flew over 1,080 square miles of predetermined sample plots across the northern Lower Peninsula to locate, count and photograph elk. Results from the survey estimate the population is between 870 and 1,684 animals.

A total of 793 animals in 92 groups were observed during the survey. A population estimate model was used to account for the animals that may not have been observed during the flight survey. Additionally, the photos taken during the survey were used to calculate the sex and age ratio of the herd. The 2022 survey estimates the population has increased 5% since 2019.

The elk population reflects the objectives and actions written in the Michigan Elk Management Plan. Read more

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SCI Supports Congress’ Decision to Remove Section 436 from 2022 Appropriations Package

Washington, D.C. (March 11, 2022) – Thanks to strong and consistent opposition from Safari Club International (SCI), members of Congress, and African wildlife officials, the 2022 appropriations package has successfully passed through the legislative process without Section 436 included, which would have banned the importation into the U.S of sport-hunted elephants or lions from Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.

Now, this finalized legislation is headed to President Biden’s desk for signature. Until today, the bill was still pending before the Senate, so its final language was not assured. SCI refrained from reporting this victory until all steps of the process played out since every step represented a possibility that the bill would see more changes or be derailed entirely.

Had the Section 436 language remained in the bill as the anti-hunting activists wanted, this provision would have kneecapped hunting incentives in southern Africa. That in turn would have significantly reduced funding for conservation projects, biodiversity enhancement initiatives, and habitat protection in the region. Some of the world’s largest populations of lions and elephants that inhabit that part of the continent would have been more vulnerable to poachers, unemployment, and deadly human-wildlife conflicts as a result. Read more

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