MOJO Big Blade In Stock and Shipping to Dealers Now

The concept of the spinning wing decoy (SWD) was developed in California in the 1990s and started with a single large blade mounted into a U-frame and turned by a DC motor mounted to one of the vertical legs of the U, with the blade attached to the frame by an axle. They were generally referred to as the “Goal Post Decoys,” and they created a phenomenon in the duck-hunting world.

Since then, the evolution of the SWD has been toward a life-like bird decoy with a pair of smaller wings. Many hunters today, especially guides who hunt every day, have learned the single big blade has advantages over the pair of smaller wings; among them, it provides for much more long-range attraction and gives the ducks a new “look”.

NOW! From popular demand, MOJO® introduces the MOJO® Big Blade, a patent pending decoy having all of the attractions of the original goal post decoy, but with modern technology that renders it faster, smoother, quieter and considerably more user friendly, with the following features: Read more

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Federal’s 16-Gauge Black Cloud Waterfowl Loads Now Shipping

Federal Ammunition has expanded its industry-leading Premium® Black Cloud lineup with new 16-gauge 2-shot and 4-shot waterfowl loads. These loads bring the unmatched performance of Black Cloud FS Steel to 16-gauge shotguns, delivering devastating patterns and lethal energy for waterfowl hunters. These new 16-gauge loads are now shipping to retailers nationwide.

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“16-gauge shotgun enthusiasts can now experience the same cutting-edge technology and performance that Black Cloud is known for.” said Josh Vickers, Federal Ammunition Shotshell Product Manager. “Hunters can take full advantage of Black Cloud’s proven technology, delivering tighter patterns and greater downrange effectiveness for waterfowl hunting in yet another great sub-gauge option.” Read more

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SAF, Partners Secure Historic Victory in Ninth Circuit

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners secured a major victory Thursday after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a mandate overturning California’s “one-gun-per-month” restriction, setting a historic precedent.

In June, a unanimous decision from the Ninth Circuit ruled in favor of SAF and its partners in Nguyen v. Bonta, SAF’s challenge to California’s one-gun-per-month gun rationing law. SAF is joined in the case by the Firearms Policy Coalition and San Diego County Gun Owners PAC, two FFL gun dealers, and six private citizens including Michelle Nguyen, for whom the case is named.

“Today’s mandate issued by the Ninth Circuit marks the first time the court has issued a final decision striking down a law for infringing on the Second Amendment,” said SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut. “Between Heller and Bruen, every case heard by a panel which concluded the law was contrary to the Second Amendment was reheard en banc by the court and ultimately upheld. This is a historic victory for Second Amendment rights in the Ninth Circuit and marks a measurable defeat for Governor Newsom and the legislature’s attempts to curtail the exercise of the right to keep and bear arms in California.” Read more

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AZGFD Urges Vigilance During Canine Distemper Outbreak

Virus detected in coyotes, foxes in Maricopa County; pets should be fully vaccinated

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has been receiving an increasing number of reports in recent weeks of sick or disoriented coyotes within residential neighborhoods, parks and green spaces.

Laboratory testing has confirmed the diagnosis of canine distemper, a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems of both domestic and wild animals, primarily canids.

While distemper cannot infect humans, it poses a serious risk to unvaccinated dogs and certain wildlife species. Pet owners should ensure their animals are fully vaccinated, keep dogs on a leash, and avoid contact with wildlife.

Infected coyotes and foxes may display unusual behavior such as a lack of fear toward humans, stumbling, seizures, or discharge from the eyes and nose. The virus spreads through direct contact, airborne droplets, and shared food or water sources. It’s important to note that canine distemper cannot be distinguished from rabies based on clinical symptoms. To that point, it’s important to avoid approaching or touching wildlife, and report any sick or dead animals to AZGFD.

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Shell Tech Announces End of Summer Sale

From Aug. 15 – 16, 2025, save 16 percent on all next-gen ammo from Shell Tech.

Eubank, Ky. – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC. (SST), a leading innovator in the ammunition industry, celebrates the end of summer with a 16 percent discount on all of its next-generation ammunition available exclusively on its website.

Shell Tech Ammo offers superior performance and reliability through its innovative NAS³ technology, making it a preferred choice among law enforcement, military, civilian firearms enthusiasts, gun owners, and hunters. The company’s 9mm, .380 ACP, 300 AAC Blackout, and 5.56 NATO ammunition provides exceptional quality and precision, ensuring optimum performance across a wide range of shooting scenarios. Read more

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SCI Celebrates FWC Decision to Reinstate Regulated Florida Bear Hunt

Safari Club International celebrates the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) science-based decision to approve the first legal, highly regulated black bear hunt in the Sunshine State in a decade. This is a major victory for hunters and conservationists. The FWC is authorizing 187 black bear tags to be distributed by lottery this December to hunters who apply in four scientifically identified bear management units.

Following a contentious – albeit misinformed – statewide debate, legal, regulated black bear hunting will officially return to Florida. Safari Club International thanks FWC Chair Rodney Barreto and the other members of the Commission for not bending to the ill-informed and emotionally driven objections to the hunt; instead, looking at the undeniable bear population statistics provided by the technical experts at the FWC and the proven success of hunting in managing bear populations. The FWC has estimated that there are more than 4,000 bears within the state, and their population continues to expand. The range of black bears in Florida has tripled over the last twenty years to cover over 50% of the state.

This summer’s fatal bear attack clearly demonstrated the reality that bear population numbers need to be managed if people expect to safely walk their dogs and take out the trash in areas with a high concentration of black bears. With careful scientific study, the FWC pinpointed four bear management units with unsustainable population growth and created a hunt plan that allocates a population-adjusted number of tags for each zone. This plan provides FWC with a very precise method to slow population growth while ensuring population sustainability. Read more

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Boone and Crockett and Pope and Young Clubs Now Accepting Entries for Javelina

Organizations worked together to create scoring procedures and minimum entry requirements for the new category in their records programs.

Missoula, MT – —The Boone and Crockett Club and Pope and Young Club announced today that they have completed scoring procedures and are now accepting entries for javelina (collared peccary, Pecari tajacu) in their record books. In December, the Boone and Crockett Club Records of North American Big Game Committee approved the creation of the new category, and Pope and Young’s membership voted to approve the new category at their biennial convention in April. The Boone and Crockett Club will accept entries of any hunter taken animal as well as “picked up” or found individuals, the Pope and Young Club will accept entries of animals taken with a bow and arrow. The scoring procedures, minimum entry requirements, and scoring sheets are now available on the B&C and P&Y websites, and a new Boone and Crockett Club Heritage of the Hunt podcast interview released today provides additional background on the new category.

“The Boone and Crockett Club established our records program well over a century ago as a way to measure conservation successes that helped to recover and sustain North American big game species. The record book is a way to honor exceptional animals that are maintained on the landscape due to professional wildlife conservation and management,” commented Mike Opitz, chairman of B&C’s Records of North American Big Game Committee. “It has been 27 years since a new species category has been added to our record book, and we are excited that including collared peccary in our records program will increase hunter excitement as well as increase support for their conservation.”

The proposal to include a new big game category for javelina was brought forward to each organization’s records committee by a working group made up of wildlife managers from Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and old Mexico as well as other hunting conservation groups. Javelina are medium-sized hooved mammals native to the southwestern United States and nearly all of Mexico, inhabiting a variety of habitats ranging from dry deserts to tropical forests. While they may resemble a nonnative boar or pig, peccaries are technically classified in a different family that existed independently in the Americas for millions of years. While many different forms of peccaries went extinct, the collared peccary evolved in South America and spread northward into Mexico and the southwestern United States over the last few thousand years. The biologists submitting the proposal for a new big game category note that collared peccary appear to still be expanding their range northward in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Read more

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Hawke Optics Launches Endurance 30 Fiber Dot Riflescopes

Rugged, Accurate, and Using System H5 Optics for Clarity

Hawke® Optics, a global leader in high-performance sporting optics, announces the launch of the Endurance 30 FD series — six purpose-driven riflescopes designed for hunters who demand exceptional clarity, rugged durability, and intelligent design in the field.

At the heart of each scope lies Hawke’s System H5 optical platform, delivering edge-to-edge clarity, generous 4-inch eye relief, and an ultra-wide field of view across all magnifications. Whether you’re navigating dense timber or distant ridgelines, the Endurance 30 FD series provides the optical confidence needed to make every shot count.

Built around a robust 30mm mono-tube chassis, these scopes balance a lightweight, low profile design with field-proven durability. Each model features fiber-optic illumination with 11 brightness settings and Motion Activation with Auto Standby Mode, which preserves battery life by entering standby after 5 minutes of inactivity and reactivates with motion.

A Complete Lineup for Every Pursuit Read more

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SAF Challenges Non-Resident Carry Permit Process in Massachusetts

BELLEVUE, Wash. —— The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed a new lawsuit in Massachusetts challenging the commonwealth’s process for non-residents to acquire a license to carry (LTC).

The process of acquiring and maintaining a Massachusetts non-resident permit is wrought with burden, cost and delay. The initial permit application process often takes six months or more and includes repeated mandatory in-person visits to the commonwealth, creating an unconstitutional barrier to an applicant’s right to carry for self-defense. To add insult to constitutional injury, Massachusetts non-resident permits are only good for one year (while in-state permits are good for 6 years), requiring permit holders to file their renewals every year mere months after having received their permit, as the renewal process is plagued by the very same unconstitutional delays and the challenged laws provide no grace period for expired permits that are pending renewal. This new lawsuit requests the courts to step in and hold the commonwealth accountable for their tactics of unconstitutional burden and delay, and for the singling out of non-residents for particularly harsh treatment.

“Thanks to the Massachusetts permitting regime, non-residents who travel to – or even through – the state for business or vacation must follow the extremely long permit process or risk arrest and prosecution,” said SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut. “The Second and Fourteenth Amendments clearly protect the right of ‘ordinary, law-abiding citizens’ to carry handguns for self-defense, and the state is violating the constitutional rights of non-residents with such a burdensome process to receive and renew a license to carry.” Read more

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Felony Warrants Issued for Michigan Father and Son for Wildlife Violations

Warrants for the arrest of a Michigan father and son have been issued following a series of wildlife violations in Treasure County.

Ronald Schubert and his son, Chad Schubert, both of Belleville, Mich., have each been charged with felony unlawful possession of a trophy bull elk. The son also has been charged with an additional felony for tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, as well as four misdemeanor charges for hunting during a closed season, failure to obtain landowner permission for hunting, waste of a game animal, and violation of a commission or department rule for failure to return to a kill site. Ronald Schubert has also been charged with misdemeanor criminal trespass to property.

The investigation into the Schuberts began with information provided to Montana game wardens by the Rosebud County Sheriff’s Office. After extensive investigation, warden Kyle Queer found that Chad Schubert allegedly killed a trophy bull elk in Hunting District 702 without a valid permit. The elk also was taken on private land without permission, killed with a rifle during the archery-only season, and most of the meat was abandoned and left to waste in the field. Further investigation showed that Ronald Schubert was present at the time and allegedly assisted with removal and transport of the head and antlers. Read more

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