Convergent Overseer Predator Pro Pack

Euless, Texas (September 7, 2021) – Convergent’s Overseer Predator Pro Pack is a set of easy-to-use mouth-blown predator calls designed by Master Call Builder Kerry Carver and professional predator hunter Byron South. So when you need realistic sounds to bring predators in, the Overseer Predator Pro Pack is the perfect handheld solution.

Predators such as coyotes often move into areas where they haven’t been historically numerous. In many cases, they begin to compete with human hunters for wild game, sometimes severely reducing natural populations of desirable species such as deer and wild turkey. It’s only natural that hunters wishing to reduce the number of predators can attract them by using the sounds of wounded or distressed animals. The Predator Pro Pack contains a trio of the best calls ever made for this purpose. Read more

“Wild Boar Fever: The Art of Boar”: Epic Driven Hunting Series Launches September 11

DENVER (September 7, 2021) – In 2019, Outdoor Channel introduced North American audiences to one of the world’s most popular and exciting hunting methods – driven hunting – with Wild Boar Fever presented by Aimpoint. On September 11, a new season of this most-celebrated global driven hunt series launches on Outdoor Channel and MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) – Wild Boar Fever: The Art of Boar, presented by Aimpoint.

Narrated and curated by the star of Wild Boar Fever, legendary German hunter Franz-Albrecht Oettingen-Spielberg, The Art of Boar showcases the very best scenes from 11 Wild Boar Fever seasons filmed over the past three decades.

Wild Boar Fever: The Art of Boar is the ultimate celebration of everything that has made Wild Boar Fever so popular with global audiences over three decades. Watch monster keilers being taken at full pace in France, Hungary, Croatia and Romania. See the precision marksmanship that defies the laws of physics, and of course, watch many of the most famous scenes of Franz-Albrecht doing what he does best. Franz-Albrecht also reveals to audiences for the first time what it was like starring in the most famous Wild Boar Fever scenes, which molded a generation of hunters and defined a category. Wild Boar Fever is an epic compilation of arguably the best driven hunting scenes ever filmed, all together in one Season for the first time, starting September 11. Read more

REVIC BR4 Ballistic Rangefinder

Cody, WY- REVIC, a division of Gunwerks, is pleased to announce the release of the new BR4 Ballistic Rangefinder. The REVIC BR4 features the REVIC solver with advanced wind and earth based effects to provide accurate, ultra-fast corrections in MOA, MILS, or the exclusive Shoot-To-Range Mode for use with BDC turrets. The data rich display simplifies the shooting process and the improved ranging tools feature target discrimination and a new long range mode. You can program your BR4 via a connected Bluetooth device, and with Over The Air Update protocols you will always have access to the latest software improvements.

Features of the BR4 Rangefinder include:

? Maximum Effective Range: Up to 4,000 yards

? On Board Ballistic Solver

? Magnification: 10x

? 10 On Board Profile Capacity

? Bluetooth Connectivity

? 4.85” x 1.65” x 3.25” (LxWxH)

? 10.0 oz (283.5 grams)

? Display Color: Red

? Battery: CR2

Interested dealers are encouraged to contact Chris Ashworth at c.ashworth@gunwerks.com or 307.296.7286. Read more

Montana: Hunters Must Expect to See Bears

Grizzly bears have the potential to be found anywhere in the western two-thirds of Montana (west of Billings), and their distribution is denser and more widespread than in previous years. Some areas with dense concentrations of grizzly bears are very accessible to hunters, especially during the archery season. Keep these precautions in mind when hunting in grizzly country:

  • Carry and know how to use bear spray. Keep it within easy reach and be prepared to use it immediately.
  • Stay alert, especially when hearing or visibility is limited. Watch for environmental indicators of recent bear activity. If there is abundant fresh sign of grizzly bears in the area, consider hunting elsewhere. Let other hunters know when bears and/or fresh sign are observed.
  • Travel and hunt in groups whenever possible. This can help you make casual noise to alert bears to your presence, and it may also increase your chances survival in the event of a bear attack.
  • Follow all food storage regulations. Contact the applicable land management agency (i.e. U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, etc.) to learn what food storage rules apply where you’re hunting.
  • Avoid carcass sites and concentrations of ravens and other scavengers.
  • Carry the equipment you need to process a carcass and get it out of the field as quickly as possible.
  • If you harvest an animal, remove it from the field as quickly as possible.

For more tips on staying safe in bear country, visit FWP’s Bear Aware web page.

Garmin Introduces Alpha 10, Its Smallest, Lightest Dog Tracking Unit

OLATHE, KS /September 1, 2021 – Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the Alpha® 10, a compact, versatile tracking and training device for outdoor enthusiasts and their dogs. This new unit incorporates Garmin’s proven sporting dog technology in a uniquely designed form factor, making it Garmin’s smallest and lightest dog tracking and training solution. The Alpha 10 also provides easy-to-use, versatile operation as a stand-alone unit, paired with a compatible smartphone or tablet for enhanced dog tracking, or paired with a compatible Garmin device as a buddy-tracking system.

“When outdoors with your dogs, your activity will change, but one thing remains constant — the need to quickly determine their location and help keep them safe. The Alpha 10 provides outdoor enthusiasts with a unique dog tracking and training solution for various situations,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “Dogs are our best friends, but the Alpha 10 will be your closest companion in the outdoors whether you are hiking, hunting or just outside exploring with your dog. Additionally, its compact design allows users to go light, go far, and engage with Alpha 10 only when wanted or needed.” Read more

Millennium’s M360 Revolution Hang-On Stand

Pearl, MS – Millennium for years has brought innovation to hunting from a hang-on stand. Millennium brings innovation once again with the ability to swivel and see a full 360 degrees with the M360 Revolution Hang-On Stand.

Anyone that has used a conventional treestand understands the height advantage. Thick impenetrable woods look like a snarl at ground level but open into clear shooting lanes where wildlife is identifiable from above. At the same time, the hunter stays concealed at an elevation where game typically don’t look. Treestands truly provide a bird’s eye view of the setting.

The M360 Revolution is a swiveling seat built on a 40-inch circular platform, with the seat in the middle, so the hunter is set back from the tree. This provides the ability to swivel and keep track of everything around you. Of course, Millennium has built the stand to be rugged, stable, safe, and stealthy. The oversized platform provides plenty of room to stretch your legs and use your feet to check your hunting area slowly and silently in every direction. Read more

African Safari Series – Buffalo Tail soup

By Ken Perrotte

The author with his Cape Buffalo

While discussing my late June South African hunt with outfitter Phillip Bronkhorst and professional hunter Pieter Taylor, I mentioned that I really wanted to sample any game we took, especially cape buffalo. And I’m not talking about just having grilled backstraps or tenderloins, I wanted to make “bufftail soup,” a cape buffalo version of a classic oxtail soup.

Cutting tail into sections

Oxtail soup is a tradition in many European countries and Great Britain, as well as Africa. Except for cultural pockets within the United States, it never seemed to gain a huge following here. Recipes abound for oxtail soup, some more of a broth-based with chunked vegetables and others with a smoother consistency. Read more

Dorsey & Sabbeth Defend Trophy Hunting

Dorsey Pictures announces a unique podcast as author Michael Sabbeth joins host Chris Dorsey for a lively discussion in defense of trophy hunting. The two discuss why the non-hunting public perceives ‘meat hunters’ as being superior to ‘trophy hunters’ and how we can combat the threats facing our outdoor sports and heritage.

Michael Sabbeth’s new book, “The Honorable Hunter” serves as a textbook for those looking to defend and promote hunting. During this new podcast, Sabbeth and Dorsey share their knowledge and insight gathered from years of research and first-hand experiences regarding how to honorably and persuasively win a debate with an anti-hunter. On a larger scale, the one-on-one debate personifies the cultural war facing the hunting community at large, and how the narrative and very definition of ‘trophy hunters’ needs to be written by those who live and breathe the hunting lifestyle rather than those who wish to destroy it.

You can listen to the Sporting Classics with Chris Dorsey podcast here.

Sound Suppressor: Taming Big Bore Blast

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

Exactly 10 years ago, then Michigan Attorney General, Bill Schuette, concluded that State law allowed the use of noise suppressors for firearms by private citizens, when authorized by the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.  Said Schuette, “Michigan citizens who comply with federal firearm regulations can use suppressors to protect their hearing and minimize noise disruptions in the surrounding areas.”   Following the issuance of his opinion, suppressors became legal for hunting, as well.

A few years ago, as I sat on stand deer hunting with my extra-noisy, ported Ruger American rifle chambered in .450 Bushmaster, I spotted a good buck and squeezed the trigger.  As a result, my ears have continued to ring 24 hours a day ever since.

It wasn’t as though I didn’t know better; in fact, I had my hearing protection in place for hours.  However, being a wearer of eye glasses, the clamping effect of my ear protection over the frame of the glasses, became a source of irritation.  Subsequently I relieved the pressure by removing them thinking I’d snap them in place, if needed.  Duh!

The sight of the buck made me forget all about my plan to protect my hearing and I’ve paid the price ever since and probably will for the remainder of my life.  My solution was to someday purchase a sound suppressor for that behemoth of a game-getter.  Finally, that day has come – at least the purchasing part.

I checked a familiar online retail outlet, Silencerco, for suppressor models that would fit the bill, but couldn’t formulate an opinion as to the best choice for my needs.  Off I went to Williams Gun Sight Company in Davison – a distributor of Silencerco suppressors – for personal assistance.

After waiting in line for a half hour (yes, it was that busy), an experienced employee showed me a Hybrid 46 suppressor that he bought, because it could be used in conjunction with myriad calibers.   I didn’t even know that using the same suppressor on different firearms was legal; all it takes is switching the end cap to match the caliber.  I was in!

To purchase a silencer the following qualifications apply:

  • Reside in one of the 42 states that currently allow civilian ownership
  • Be a resident of the United States
  • Be legally eligible to purchase a firearm
  • Pass a BATFE background check
  • Be at least 21 years of age to purchase from a dealer
  • Be at least 18 years of age to purchase from another citizen

 

Stepping to the Silencerco kiosk in the store, the process began with answering questions that coincide with the same questions when purchasing a firearm.  Fingerprints were taken on the screen of the kiosk and within the hour, the process was complete.

The next step was to pay for the suppressor and the particular end cap needed for the Ruger rifle.  Following that, the suppressor was put back into the box, where it would be stored by Williams Gun Sight for the next six to nine months, as the U.S. government does whatever it does with my application.  Oh, yes, the cost?  Let’s just say it was three times the cost of the firearm, including the $200 federal tax extracted from me

It may be a heavy price to pay but so is hearing loss.

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