Steyr Training Academy Offers New Dates and New Courses

BESSEMER, Ala. (June 28, 2018) — Steyr Arms has announced the 2018 dates for Steyr Arms Training Academy at the company’s headquarters in Bessemer, Ala. Along with the popular SPR-I practical rifle course, Steyr will now offer a SPR-II extended-range rifle course this Fall. There is only one SPR-II course offered this year, and completion of SPR-I is a prerequisite to join.

Academy Director Eduardo Abril de Fontcuberta is the instructor for all of the courses. A native of Spain, Eduardo, is a world champion long-range competitor with more than 25 years of experience as a military and law enforcement sniper trainer and armorer. His name is probably most recognizable from his frequent writing in national firearm magazines and his book, 100+ Sniper Exercises. In order to provide more personal-trainer-like sessions with ample individual instruction, de Fontcuberta is limiting each of the three-day courses to a maximum of seven students. Each of the courses will provide students with a total of more than 24 hours of intensive instruction.

The SPR-I course is meant to provide students with theoretical knowledge, shooting practice and the ballistic skills needed to reach each Steyr rifle’s accuracy potential. The course covers the fundamentals of rifle marksmanship, creation of extremely accurate paper and electronic tables, as well as understanding of how different factors affect shooting. During the dynamic classroom sessions as well as range practice, de Fontcuberta will adapt to the students’ needs while covering all the components of successful long-range shooting, including equipment selection and refinement, proper zeroing techniques, zero-distance selection, scope and rifle accuracy testing, wind estimation, new hardware, and ballistics know-how and software options. A Steyr Logbook is also included with the course. Students who don’t own a Steyr rifle prior to the course can rent a Steyr Pro THB rifle, and other rifle models will be available on request. By the end of the course, students will be able to operate on their own with supreme confidence when shooting targets or hunting. Read more

Firearms

Parker Giving Away One-Of-A-Kind Parker Compound Bow

STAUNTON, VA. Parker Bows, the leading manufacturer of high quality Compound bows and Crossbows as well as RED HOT Crossbow Accessories is giving away a special edition Parker Poison 30 compound bow on July 9th, 2018.

Participants can register for a chance to win a special edition Parker Poison 30 by clicking here: https://www.parkerbows.com/poison30special/ . The Poison 30 is decorated in old glory and is sure to make its owner very happy. A winner will be selected Monday, July 9th and notified via email.

Shooting at a tack driving speed of 330 Feet Per Second (FPS), the Poison 30 features a T2 Cam System and extreme parallel limb design with up to 90% let-off. The 6.25” brace height combined with the 30” axle-to-axle, makes the Poison 30 perfect for those that want increased speed and maneuverability in the field. The Poison 30 is available in 27”, 28”, 29”, & 30” draw lengths, 50-60 lb and 60-70 lb draw weights. Each Parker bow and crossbow is Made in the USA and comes with an industry leading Lifetime Warranty. Read more

Archery

2018-2019 federal duck stamps on sale Friday, June 29

MEMPHIS, Tennessee –  The new 2018-2019 federal duck stamp goes on sale Friday, June 29. The stamps, which cost $25, are valid from July 1 through June 30, 2019. Purchased by millions of waterfowl hunters, wildlife enthusiasts and collectors every year, duck stamps help raise money to purchase and protect wetlands for ducks, geese and other wildlife species.

“Duck stamps are one of the traditional ways hunters and others invest in wetland and waterfowl conservation,” said DU CEO Dale Hall. “We encourage everyone, whether they hunt waterfowl or not, to buy one or more duck stamps to help conserve our precious wetland resources. The federal duck stamp is a powerful tool for conservation in the United States. Every year the program raises more than $38 million used to purchase and protect wetlands in the National Wildlife Refuge System. These habitats benefit waterfowl and numerous other species of wildlife. It’s an incredibly successful program we should support and be proud of.” Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

House Approves Bill to Reduce Sea Lion Predation on Salmon and Steelhead

 Bipartisan measure addresses unchecked predation at environmental pinch points in the Columbia River system 

Alexandria, VA – June 27, 2018 – The sportfishing industry applauded the U.S House of Representatives passage of Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler’s (R-Wash.) Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act (H.R. 2083) by a vote of 288-115. This bipartisan bill will address the growing threat posed to salmon by the presence and predation of sea lions at migratory bottlenecks in the lower Columbia River system in Oregon and Washington.

“Salmon fisheries in the Pacific Northwest are extremely important to the region’s recreational fishermen and the economy,” said Scott Gudes, vice president of Government Affairs for the American Sportfishing Association (ASA). “We deeply appreciate the leadership of Reps. Herrera Beutler, Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.), the other authors of H.R. 2083 and the House of Representatives for helping to remove unreasonable and overly burdensome restrictions that are preventing Northwest fish and wildlife professionals from addressing this significant problem.”

According to ASA, H.R. 2083 will empower professional state and tribal fisheries managers to better address the negative consequence of unchecked sea lion predation on salmon and sturgeon at environmental pinch points in the Columbia River and its tributaries.

They will take a more proactive approach to remove problem predators before they habituate to these locations, all while preserving the spirit of bedrock environmental laws. Read more

Fishing, Wildlife

Mossberg Introduces 590M Shockwave 12-Gauge Pump Action

Combining the convenience and adaptability of a mag-fed shotgun with a “Non-NFA” pump-action platform, Mossberg is proud to introduce the 590M Shockwave 12-gauge firearm with 15-inch barrel, pistol grip and the world’s first double-stack, 10-round shotgun magazine. And for greater versatility, optional 5, 10, 15 and 20-round capacity magazines are sold as accessories. This compact 12-gauge is classified by the BATFE (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) as a “Non-NFA Firearm,” requiring no tax stamp for transfers.

Based upon Mossberg’s proven pump-action platform, standard features of the 590M Shockwave include non-binding twin action bars; positive steel-to-steel lock-up; dual extractors; anodized aluminum receiver drilled and tapped for convenience of adding optics; 15-inch heavy-walled barrel; convenient cleanout magazine tube; and universally-recognized, ambidextrous top-mounted safety. With the included 10-round magazine, these 12-gauge 2.75-inch pump-actions have a total round capacity of 10+1.

Unique to the Shockwave platform, and providing its novel moniker, is the Shockwave Technologies Raptor® pistol grip. Read more

Firearms

Emerald Ash Borer Found in Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. – Emerald ash borer (EAB) was discovered at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park (SP) on June 6 and has been confirmed by a state entomologist.
Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) staff found EAB in a baited trap at the park’s Lakeside Campground.
EAB is an invasive beetle native to Asia. It kills ash trees when its larvae feed on the inner bark, disrupting the tree’s ability to transport water and nutrients.
Since first discovered in the United States in 2002, EAB has spread to 33 states and Canada. EAB first was discovered in Nebraska in Omaha and Greenwood in June of 2016. The Mahoney SP discovery and confirmation of EAB is the fourth in eastern Nebraska since in 2016.

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Wildlife

Michigan: results of 2018 elk and bear hunt drawings now available

If you applied for a bear or elk license during the May 1-June 1 application period, you can now view your results.

Check hunt drawing results online or call a DNR Customer Service Center or 517-284-WILD to find out if you were successful. If you used a DNR Sportcard to apply, please call us at 517-284-WILD to get your results.

More than 7,100 bear licenses and 200 elk licenses were available for the 2018 fall hunting seasons.

There are 203 leftover licenses remaining for the Bergland third-period bear hunt, available to Michigan residents only.  Points will be reset to zero for those who buy a leftover bear license, except for comprehensive lifetime license holders. Leftover licenses will be sold as follows:

  • July 9, 10 a.m.: Comprehensive lifetime license holders who were not selected for a license can get a free leftover license.
  • July 16, 10 a.m.: Unsuccessful applicants can purchase a leftover license.
  • July 23, 10 a.m.: Any remaining licenses will be available to the general public. Read more
Hunting

TriStar Viper G2 Bronze in .410

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TriStar Arms, importer of popular quality shotguns and pistols, is pleased to announce the availability of the Viper G2 Bronze in .410.  This combination opens up new opportunities for shotgunners young and old alike.

General Description:

3″ gas-operated, semi-automatic shotgun that allows you to shoot light target loads to heavy waterfowl loads interchangeably. Removable choke system uses Beretta®/Benelli® Mobile Threads, includes three choke tubes (IC, M, F), choke box, and wrench. Cerakote receiver, high-grade Turkish walnut with cut checkering and semi-gloss finish. Rubber Recoil pad, fiber optic sight and shim kits standard, backed by a five-year warranty. Read more

Firearms

NMMA Members Send Letter on Octane Standard

On Monday, several NMMA member engine manufacturers sent a letter to President Donald Trump expressing support for replacing the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) with a new national octane standard. NMMA has worked closely with the Administration and Congress regarding the recreational boating industry’s problems with the current RFS and higher ethanol additives in gasoline.

The letter states, “We are pleased that Members of Congress and your Administration are considering replacing the broken RFS with a new fuel neutral program. However, our industry and America’s recreational boaters have a number of priorities that need to be considered and addressed in order to ensure a new octane standard is not detrimental for our industry.”

The letter continues, “Marine engines do not have any performance or safety problems running on high octane fuels, such as a 95-98 RON. However, if the higher octane is achieved via higher ethanol additives into gasoline (above 10 percent) then the recreational boating industry would face the same problems with the new program as we do today with the RFS. Congress and your Administration would simply be replacing one broken program with another. However, if some additional considerations can be taken into account we believe that a new national octane standard could be better than the current RFS program and beneficial for all stakeholders. Read more

General

Meopta USA MeoStar R2 2.5-15×56 RD Riflescope

TAMPA, FL  – Meopta USA Sport Optics is pleased to add the MeoStar R2 2.5-15×56 RD to its premium line of MeoStar R2 riflescopes.

This newest, high-performance 30mm MeoStar R2 riflescope features a 6x variable magnification range, wide field of view and exceptional light transmission.  MeoLux, Meopta’s most advanced lens coating, combined with Schott glass and expert design, enables 99.8% light transmission per lens surface allowing hunters using MeoStar R2 riflescopes to see better and hunt longer.

Available in four illuminated reticle options – 4C-RD, 4K-RD, BDC 2 and BDC 3 – the MeoStar R2 2.5-15×56 RD allows for fast and accurate target acquisition.  All MeoStar R2 riflescopes are parallax free to 100 yards and feature Meopta’s MeoDrop hydrophobic lens coating which easily repels rain, snow, skin oils and dirt.

“The MeoStar R2 line of riflescopes is built for hunters who demand the highest optical performance,” said Randy Garrison, Director of Meopta USA Sport Optics.  “Meopta’s advanced MeoLux lens coating is optimized for twilight performance which helps hunters see better and make accurate shots in the most challenging light.” Read more

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