BEAVERTON, OR — Leupold & Stevens, Inc., provider of the world’s most rugged, lightweight, and clear sport optics, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Project Hunt contest, which will offer one lucky hunter the chance to have their Fall 2021 hunt filmed and shared across Leupold’s digital media platforms.

It’s your tag, your hunt, and your story–Project Hunt is offering every hunter out there the chance to star in a Leupold digital series. You plan the hunt. You call the shots. Leupold sends the videographer. A limited series or short film about the hunt will be produced by Leupold and released on YouTube in 2022. The hunter selected will also receive a complete Leupold optics kit.

“No one is more relentless than the members of the Leupold Core,” said Bruce Pettet, President and Chief Executive Officer for Leupold & Stevens, Inc., “Project Hunt is going to prove that. Tell us what you’re hunting, where you’re hunting, and why your story is unique. If you’re selected we’ll help you tell it, whether you’ve drawn the tag of lifetime or plan to hunt over-the-counter.”

The deadline to enter is August 1, 2021. Entries must be submitted at Leupold.com/ProjectHunt. A 2-minute video explaining why your submission should be selected is required to enter. Read more

BOZEMAN, MT – Field Ethos Inc., the multi-media platform dedicated to providing adventure seekers with unparalleled hunting, fishing, travel, and adventure content, is pleased to announce raising more than $100,000 for veterans. Don Trump Jr., along with the Field Ethos crew, recently raised the money for veterans suffering from PTSD by donating a hunt with Don and former Carolina Panthers stars, and team co-captains, Colin Jones, and Luke Kuechly.

The hunt was auctioned off in April at WLS Foundation’s banquet held annually in South Carolina. An unnamed donor won the hunt for $100,000 before later donating the trip to an active-duty service member in attendance at the banquet. This Navy serviceman will accompany the group to Texas to hunt free range trophy whitetail deer during the 2021/2022 season. The Field Ethos guys upped the overall Texas ranch experience by enlisting the services of master wild game chef, Bri Van Scotter, of Wilderness to Table. Bri is a former chef at Napa’s famed French Laundry restaurant so there’s little doubt that the crew will be well fed.

“Our veterans represent the very best of our country,” said Jason Vincent – Field Ethos Inc. Founder. “They have sacrificed so much for us; it should be every American’s responsibility to ensure our servicemen and servicewomen have the resources needed to treat the unseen scars they bring back home.”

“The Field Ethos brand will always do what we can to serve those who give so much for our personal freedoms,” said Don Trump Jr.—Field Ethos Inc. Founder. “This is just a starting point for Field Ethos’ plans to give back to the veteran community.”

One additional spot on this hunt will be given away to a Field Ethos email subscriber later this year. To throw your name in the hat for this trip, enter your email on the Field Ethos website Signup tab. Read more

The National Deer Association (NDA) in partnership with the Sportsmen’s Nation Podcast Network have launched Episode 1 of the “How to Hunt Deer” series, a 16-part podcast released weekly through October that provides new hunters with the confidence they need to have a successful deer hunt now. Based on NDA’s award-winning e-book for new deer hunters, “How to Hunt Deer” is available on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Pandora, Spotify, Stitcher and wherever you listen to podcasts.

Dan Johnson, CEO of Sportsmen’s Nation, is joined by Hank Forester, NDA’s Director of Hunting, and Matt Ross, NDA’s Director of Conservation, to share comprehensive advice on where and when to hunt deer, selecting a firearm or bow, scouting deer sign, predicting deer behavior, understanding deer biology, choosing stand sites, processing your own venison, preparing meals, and much more. The 16 episodes of “How to Hunt Deer” follow the guidance outlined in NDA’s e-book, written by NDA’s staff of deer hunters who combined the science of deer biology with their own deer-hunting experiences to provide new hunters with answers to every question.

“My goal with this project was to help continue NDA’s excellent outreach to new deer hunters in an audio format to help them reach an even wider audience,” said Dan Johnson. “All of us in the hunting industry need to do everything we can to help interested adults learn to become deer hunters.”

NDA has made it a top strategic priority to assist new hunters through in-person training programs like Field to Fork, online training like NDA’s Deer Hunting 101 course, video instruction, and written media like the Guide to Successful Deer Hunting e-book, but the “How to Hunt Deer” series is the first venture into podcasting. Read more

Deer Private Land Assistance Network grant application period open; apply by July 18

The application period for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Deer Private Land Assistance Network grant program is now open.

This cooperative grant program, known as Deer PLAN, is designed to fund deer habitat improvement projects on private land in the northern Lower Peninsula. The awarded funds will be used for tangible, on-the-ground efforts that improve deer habitat and provide quality deer hunting locations.

Landowners with property in Alcona, Alpena, Crawford, Montmorency, Oscoda and Presque Isle counties are eligible to apply for the Deer PLAN program. Applications for habitat improvement in other counties will not be considered.

Project applications must be received by July 18, and successful applicants will be notified by Aug. 31. Read more

Irving, TX – Muddy Outdoors, manufacturer of high quality treestands, box blinds, ground blinds, treestand safety equipment, trail cameras, and accessories for hunters, announces the new Remote Beacon Illuminator is now shipping. This remote activated green LED is designed to help locate a treestand or blind in the dark and keep you safe!

Quickly and safely locate your hunting position with the new Muddy Remote Beacon Illuminator! The unit is a compact LED light that attaches to your stand or blind and activates with a simple push of a button. It can be turned on up to 300 yards out, allowing hunters and guides to quickly locate a treestand, blind or tower without spooking nearby game. Simple to install with no special tools needed, the Muddy Remote Beacon can double as a safety feature too, illuminating climbing steps.

Available in a single pack, three pack and bulk 30 pack, friends, guests and customers hunting on unfamiliar properties can find their hunting spot with confidence using the Muddy Remote Beacon Illuminator!

Key features include:

• Multidirectional green LED
• 300 yard remote range
• Illuminates climbing sticks for safety
• Main unit powered by four (4) “AA” batteries (included)
• Remote powered by CR2032 (included)

Single Model: MUD-RBI = $39.99 Read more