Coeur d’Alene Man Convicted of Unlawful Killing of a Trophy Bull Elk in North Idaho

Thanks to a tip submitted through Fish and Game’s Citizens Against Poaching hotline, a Coeur d’Alene man was convicted of a felony for unlawfully taking wildlife.

Following a two-day jury trial on June 26 and 27 in Kootenai County, Coeur d’Alene resident, Joel Rose was convicted of a felony for the unlawful killing, possession or wasting of wildlife.

Rose illegally killed a trophy-class bull elk with a rifle during an archery-only season on Sept. 10, 2024. The elk was killed near Rose’s residence on private property in the Wolf Lodge area in Kootenai County.

The elk’s unique antler configuration made it an easily recognizable and well-known animal in the area that other hunters had pursued for several years. A Citizen’s Against Poaching tip led to the discovery of a 6.5 mm bullet that was recovered from the hide of the elk, which sparked the investigation.

Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers conducted a search warrant at Rose’s residence for the collection of evidence on Sept. 11, 2024. The investigation revealed that the elk had been killed by two lethal shots from a rifle, and that an arrow had been inserted into the carcass after the animal was already dead. Read more

Poachers

The Big Badger from Chiappa Firearms

Following the wild success of the Little Badger, Chiappa Firearms releases the Big Badger for the U.S. market in 2025. The Big Badger is an oversized variation of the famous single-shot 22LR Little Badger. Coming in 3 caliber options, .410, 30/30, and 350 Legend, the Big Badger fills the role of popular single-shot break actions that have become harder to find.

While similar to their predecessor, the Big Badger holds some unique and distinguishing characteristics that set it far above and apart, while retaining the single-shot capability. A break-action folds the Big Badger into a convenient and compact rifle for easy carrying and storage. Read more

Firearms

ALL NEW Moultrie EDGE 3 Cell Cameras

Moultrie, the leading innovator of feeders, trail cameras and game management tools, is excited to introduce the EDGE 3 camera lineup. Building on Moultrie’s legacy of innovation, the EDGE 3 and EDGE 3 PRO deliver powerful new features and next-level connectivity.

The EDGE 3 Series introduces several groundbreaking features designed to streamline the user experience. Moultrie A.I. is a significant advancement in the EDGE 3 Series. Moultrie A.I. extends battery life by filtering content to deliver your most important content at the cadence that you want it. If you want photos of all your deer delivered once per day, but photos and videos of bucks delivered immediately after a photo is captured, Moultrie A.I. filters the content and delivers your most important captures immediately.

The new EDGE 3 lineup continues to lead the way in integrated land management and hunting tactics. Hunters who own EDGE 3 Series cameras and compatible feeders from Moultrie’s latest line can utilize Moultrie Connect to manage their entire property in the Moultrie App. Combining these elements into one seamless platform, Moultrie is redefining the standard for connected property and innovation. Read more

Hunting

Holosun Releases the AEMS PRO X2 and AEMS CORE X2

Holosun is proud to announce the release of the AEMS PRO X2 and AEMS CORE X2 optics, designed to deliver unmatched performance, durability, and versatility for all shooting applications.

At the heart of the AEMS PRO X2 and AEMS CORE X2 is a 1.1 x 0.87-inch sign window, providing exceptional clarity and target acquisition across a wide field of view. With 50 MOA travel and 0.5 MOA adjustments per click, these optics offer precise windage and elevation control. Thanks to Holosun’s Shake Awake Technology™ and Last Setting Recall, users can rely on a remarkable 50,000-hour battery life powered by a CR2032 battery, ensuring long-lasting performance in any environment.

The AEMS CORE X2 offers a sleek, durable design with a 2 MOA dot in red, green, or gold. With 10 daylight and 2 night vision brightness settings, it is IP67 certified, making it water and dust resistant and able to withstand harsh conditions. The skeletonized riser allows quick and easy adaptation to any Picatinny rail system, ensuring fast modularity for a seamless user experience. Read more

Optics

FPC Files Major Appellate Brief in Lawsuit Against New York City

NEW YORK – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has commenced appellate briefing at the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Calce v. City of New York, the organization announced today. The lawsuit, filed in 2021, directly challenges New York City’s ban on electronic arms like stun guns and tasers. But the case is not just about less-lethal arms, FPC says, because the appellate court — which covers New York, Connecticut, and Vermont — will, for the first time since the Supreme Court’s 2022 Bruen decision, have to address constitutional protection for ‘arms’ following a final judgment.

This, FPC argues, makes the case critically important for all arms, since the framework the court ends up applying in the case will most likely affect how the Second Amendment is enforced against many other gun control laws in the circuit. Read more

Gun Control

Win a Kentucky Velvet Hunt for 2 – The Golden Antler Giveaway

Have you ever dreamed of hunting a giant velvet buck in Kentucky? Well, here’s your chance. Right now at Tractor Supply locations, we’ve randomly placed 25 Golden Antler Tickets inside Buck Bourbon Top Shelf Food Plot seed packaging including both tubes and bags.

Win a Kentucky Velvet Hunt for 2 – The Golden Antler | Buck Bourbon

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Mark Peterson, Owner of Worldwide Trophy Adventures said, “Having hunted and harvested bucks frequenting Top Shelf food plots from Kentucky to Michigan they truly are Top Shelf blends.”Top Shelf Food Plot seed is the ideal seed to plant in places where you can’t use feed. Buck Bourbon Top Shelf Brassica Blend, Clover Mix and Winter Pea and Radish seed mixes will attract bucks from long distances and provide the nutrients they need to reach their full potential. Read more

Hunting, Promotions

Yamaha Marine Announces “Cruise into Summer” Sales Event

KENNESAW, Ga.– Yamaha Marine gives customers more reasons to choose reliable Yamaha outboard power with the “Cruise into Summer” sales event. From July 21, 2025 through September 3, 2025, the new promotion offers customers who purchase select, new, eligible Yamaha four-stroke outboards several options to add value depending on horsepower range.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250721944351/en/

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Fishing, Promotions

Skeeter Announces “Blazing Hot Summer Savings” Sales Event

Skeeter Boats announces the “Blazing Hot Summer Savings” sales event, a new promotion arriving just in time for the final days of summer. From July 21, 2025, through September 5, 2025, the promotion offers customers who purchase select, new, eligible Skeeter Boats an instant rebate.

“The ‘Blazing Hot Summer Savings’ event gives customers even more reasons to choose Skeeter Boats before summer winds down,” said Jeff Martin, Advertising, Creative Services and Co-Op Coordinator, Skeeter Boats. “This promotion applies to an expansive variety of models and gives customers a great opportunity to build in great value when they purchase a Skeeter.”

Through the new promotion, customers who purchase eligible, new, model year 2024 and 2025 Skeeter Boats have an opportunity to receive an instant rebate up to $5000 on select models. Read more

Fishing

Timber harvests, thinning planned for Chippewa Hills Pathway near Alpena

July 21, 2025

People using the Chippewa Hills Pathway trail system, near Alpena, over the next five years likely will notice timber harvest activity and changes to the landscape. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is sharing highlights and background to keep the public informed about what to expect, as work is anticipated to get underway as early as this week.

Key points 

  • Planned harvests include aspen and oak clear-cuts, oak clear-cuts, thinning of red pine and irregular thinning of oak-aspen stands.
  • Sections of the trail system will be closed at some times during harvest operations.
  • Clear-cuts are a strategic and effective forest management tool that can promote forest health and help limit the spread of invasive species.
  • More info on the specifics of trail section closures will be posted at the north and south trailheads and updated as harvesting progresses.

Background

Planned harvests along the Chippewa Hills Pathway over the next five years include aspen clear-cuts, oak clear-cuts, thinning of red pine and irregular thinning of oak-aspen stands. Read more

Wildlife

New Michigan state-record flathead catfish weighs in above 64 pounds

July 21, 2025
Contact: Caitlin Boon, 517-449-1180 or John Buszkiewicz, 248-296-2498

Codie Carlson was bowfishing Plum Creek on Sunday, June 29, when he brought in a new state-record flathead catfish.While bowfishing recently in Monroe County, an angler from Newport, Michigan, caught a new state-record fish: a flathead catfish weighing in at 64.46 pounds and measuring 45 inches!

Codie Carlson was bowfishing Plum Creek in the early-morning hours of Sunday, June 29, when he brought in the record-breaker.

This fish beats the previous state-record flathead catfish — 53.35 pounds, 43 inches — caught in 2022 by Lloyd Tanner, of Hobart, Indiana, on the St. Joseph River in Berrien County.

While bowfishing recently in Monroe County, Codie Carlson of Newport, Michigan, caught a new state-record flathead catfish.DNR fisheries biologist John Buszkiewicz, who works out of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Lake Erie Fisheries Management Unit, verified Carlson’s new state-record fish. Buszkiewicz and his crew may have even caught this exact fish during a survey in the same location in 2020; at the time, the fish caught weighed 55 pounds and measured 43 inches.

Carlson, a self-described “true fishoholic,” said, “I thought I was about to shoot a channel catfish for dinner. Turns out, I guess we do have flathead catfish in these waters.”

About state-record fish

Michigan’s state-record fish are recognized by weight only. To qualify, fish must exceed the current listed state-record weight and be weighed on a certified commercial scale, and identification must be verified by a DNR fisheries biologist.

To view a current list of Michigan state-record fish by species, visit Michigan.gov/StateRecordFish.

Inspired to plan your next fishing adventure? Visit Michigan.gov/Fishing.

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