Women Continue Outdoors Trend

Fernandina Beach, FL. – As overall numbers of hunters and anglers have remained relatively steady in recent years, one thing is certain; within that group of adventure-seeking outdoor enthusiasts, the number of women participants continues to climb. Today, women make up more than one-quarter of all anglers (nearly 27 percent), while just over one in 10 hunters (11 percent) are women. As a result of their growing numbers, women hunters and anglers are increasingly a force outdoor businesses are attempting to reach. To help those companies and organizations seeking to understand the modern sportswoman, Southwick Associates has created their annual “Women in the Outdoors in 2015” which is available for free on their website.

Key statistics and findings in the updated report include:
  • Forty-four percent of female anglers who fished freshwater fished for largemouth or spotted bass.
  • Seventy-two percent of female freshwater anglers used artificial lures, the most by far. Second was live bait, used by 59 percent of female anglers.
  • Fifty-six percent of female anglers who fish saltwater do so for any fish that bites.
  • Ninety-six percent of female anglers fish with rod and reel, more than those who fly fish, ice fish, bow fish, noodle or fish with a cane pole combined.
  • Just as with male hunters, the whitetail deer is the most sought after North American game animal by women (60 percent).
  • A higher percentage of men (76 percent) than women (59 percent) shoot rifles, but a larger percentage of women (47 percent) use shotguns than men (43 percent).
  • A larger percentage of women (28 percent) also enjoy archery than men (23 percent).
  • Ammunition was the most purchased hunting/shooting equipment in 2015 by both women (82 percent) and men (83 percent).    Read more
Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife

MidwayUSA Introduces Deluxe Cotton Canvas Scoped Rifle Case


COLUMBIA, MO –MidwayUSA is pleased to announce the latest addition to their shooting gear lineup – the MidwayUSA Deluxe Cotton Canvas Scoped Rifle Case. The scoped rifle case joins the MidwayUSA Deluxe Cotton Canvas Pistol Case as part of a new offering of high quality firearm cases from MidwayUSA. Features include a large external-zippered pocket, a plush micro-suede interior, brass zipper and genuine leather trim. With extra padding, over 1″ thick on both sides, rest assured your investment will be well protected. Read more
Firearms

Wicked Ridge Crossbows Introduces Warrior G3 in Mossy Oak Break-Up Country


MOGADORE, OH – Wicked Ridge Crossbows, regarded by many as the industry’s best value for the money, introduces its new Warrior G3 crossbow for 2016. The Warrior G3 features a new stock assembly focused on weight reduction and enhanced safety along with a narrower, lighter, and faster bow assembly.”The Warrior built its reputation as an affordable entry-level crossbow made with a level of quality and dependability superior to many of our competitors’ premium models,” Rick Bednar, TenPoint and Wicked Ridge CEO, said. “With our bow and stock assembly upgrades for 2016, the Warrior G3 is a better performer and better value than ever.”

The bow assembly consists of a newly designed, machined aluminum riser with strategically placed cutouts that reduce weight and increase strength. It is fitted with new, tactical-black 12.3-inch WL12™ limbs powered by a new Energy Wheel™ equipped with DynaFLIGHT 97 string and yoked cables. This configuration produces a fast and maneuverable 320 FPS, 155-pound draw weight assembly that is only 19-inches from axle-to-axle when cocked. Read more

Archery

How to Make the Best Hunting Spots With Small Food Plots


Deer hunting tactics using food plots with the www.GrowingDeer.tv team: Watch and learn their techniques for planting small, hidey-hole food plots and improving the soil at the same time. Small food plots make great stand locations and better soil will produce more forage to attract and feed deer. Stay tuned to see more on mineral stations and “how to” on necessary maintenance for your shotgun post turkey season. Click here to watch this online video today! Read more
Wildlife

Votes Being Cast From Grave

A comparison of records by David Goldstein, investigative reporter for CBS2/KCAL9, has revealed hundreds of so-called dead voters in Southern California, a vast majority of them in Los Angeles County.

“He took a lot of time choosing his candidates,” said Annette Givans of her father, John Cenkner.

Cenkner died in Palmdale in 2003. Despite this, records show that he somehow voted from the grave in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2010.

But he’s not the only one.  More here…

General

Potterfields Donate Over $157,000 to Support Youth Shooting Sports


COLUMBIA, MO – Larry and Brenda Potterfield, owners of MidwayUSA, recently donated $157,348 to the MidwayUSA Foundation to benefit youth shooting sports. This donation stems from a matching program offered by the MidwayUSA Foundation and is further proof of their commitment to provide sustainable financial support to youth shooting sports teams across America.As a result of the Potterfields’ generous commitment to a 1:1 matching program administered by the MidwayUSA Foundation, a donation match is made for all funds returned to Team Endowment Accounts that teams generate from MidwayUSA Foundation promotions. A donation match is also made for all private donations and private donors are given the opportunity to designate a specific shooting team to benefit 100% from their donation. In 2015 the Potterfields’ commitment to the MidwayUSA Foundation match program and youth shooting sports resulted in their donation of over 7 million dollars. Read more
Firearms

Caldwell G2 Chronograph and Duramax Targets


Caldwell® Ballistic Precision G2 Chronograph
The Caldwell Ballistic Precision G2 Chronograph flips conventional chronograph technology upside-down. By inverting the system, the Ballistic Precision G2 Chronograph is able to more accurately measure velocity from point to point than conventional chronographs, and even works indoors! This collapsible, compact system is quick and easy to deploy, making it the perfect addition to take to the range.

Calibrated to within +/- 0.25% of the true velocity
· Bluetooth® enabled to interface with smartphone app

· Ideal for firearms, archery, airgun and paintball

· 18″ sensor spacing for maximum accuracy Read more

Ammunition, Firearms

HK SP5K Pistol Comes to the USA


Columbus, Georgia — Heckler & Koch introduced the new SP5K pistol at the 2016 NRA Annual Meeting and Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky. A semi-automatic pistol based on the MP5K, the all-new 9 mm SP5K was developed by Heckler & Koch as a sporting pistol that matches the look and feel of the famous submachine gun.Designed and manufactured as a civilian pistol, the SP5K marks the return of the roller delayed blowback operating system to an HK commercial product. This system is well-known for its accuracy and reliability. Originally developed on the G3 rifle, it has been used on many of Heckler & Koch’s most memorable firearms of the last 60 years. Read more
Firearms

RCBS’ New M1000 Scale for Serious Reloaders


The New RCBS M1000 Scale Weighs 1,000 Grains with +/-0.1-Grain AccuracyOVERLAND PARK, Kansas – The new M1000 mechanical scale provides right- or left-handed operation and a wealth of big-time features at an affordable price.

“We offer ultra-reliable equipment for serious reloaders,” said Curtis Smith, RCBS Product Director. “For those who choose mechanical scales, accuracy and reliability are top priorities. The new M1000 scale provides exactly that for both left- and right-handed users.”

Featuring a proven design that lets you weigh up to 1,000 grains with +/-0.1-grain accuracy, the M1000 also offers RCBS’ magnetic damping system for fast readings, and maintenance-free movement. The tip-proof metal pan makes loading easier. Read more

Ammunition

Armscor-Rock Island Armory Summer Kickoff Ammo Giveaway


LAS VEGAS, NEV. – Armscor®-Rock Island Armory® (RIA) is kicking off the summer with a special promotion for its TCM Series fans. Any purchase of the M22 TCM BA rifle qualifies the buyer for a free box of TCM ammo upon registering the firearm with Armscor-RIA.How to participate
For a limited time only, purchase the M22 TCM BA rifle and earn your free box of ammo. Here’s how:
1. Purchase an Armscor-RIA TCM rifle

2. Go to Armscor.com/Promotions

 3. Register your gun

4. Receive a code for your free box of TCM ammo

5. Redeem your code on AdvancedTactical.com

For more information on the promotion go to: Read more

Ammunition
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