Uberti 1885 High-Wall Big Game Rifle


ACCOKEEK, MD – Uberti announces the launch of its new 1885 High Wall Big Game single-shot rifle, which brings a number of firsts to the company’s rich history.In the past, a number of states limited deer and other big-game hunters to shotguns only during firearms hunting seasons. Now, a growing list of formerly shotgun-only states are approving the use of straight-walled rifle cartridges for big game hunting, opening up a host of new possibilities for sportsmen and women. Chambered in .45/70, the Uberti 1885 High Wall Big Game is poised to enter the market with a winning combination of 19th-century tradition and 21st-century functionality. Read more
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Benelli ETHOS 28 Gauge


ACCOKEEK, MD — One of the century’s most celebrated shotguns, the Benelli ETHOS rocketed onto the shotgunning scene in 2014 with its instinctive blend of form and function that blurred the lines between art and technology. Originally introduced in a 12-gauge platform and later offered in a 20-gauge configuration, the ETHOS family is now complete with Benelli’s introduction of a 28-gauge model of this acclaimed shotgun.Built around Benelli’s revolutionary and ultra-reliable Inertia-Driven System, the ETHOS remains lightweight and easy to maintain. But in designing the ETHOS 28-gauge, Benelli partnered with Fiocchi to develop another groundbreaking innovation for the shotgun world, a partnership which yielded the world’s first 3-inch, 28-gauge load. The 3-inch shotshell achieves the same velocity as a standard 2 3/4-inch, 28-gauge load but with a quarter-ounce more shot. The result is a 25 percent increase in knockdown power and 20 percent more pellets on target at 35 yards, giving shooters of the new ETHOS 28 gauge the extra edge on those bigger – and often warier – late-season birds. Read more
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Franchi Instinct L Over-Under


ACCOKEEK, MD –– A favorite among upland hunters and sport shooters, the Franchi Instinct L over-and-under shotgun line has expanded to bring sub-gauge options to sportsmen and women who prefer the challenge of taking to the field with smaller sporting arms.The Instinct L is now available in 28 gauge and .410 bore, joining the previously released 12- and 20-gauge versions. Known for producing best-in-class shotguns with high-end fit, finish and performance, Franchi’s Instinct L is a classic over-and-under shotgun delivering unparalleled performance in the field or at the range. Read more
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Knife Rights’ Wisconsin Knife Law Reform Bill Passes


Knife Rights’ Wisconsin Knife Law Reform Bill including Knife Law Preemption, AB 142, passed unanimously by voice vote yesterday evening in the Senate and is off to Governor Scott Walker for his signature!AB 142 removes all restrictions on switchblades (automatic) knives and concealed carry of knives from Wisconsin statutes with the single exception that a person who is prohibited under state law from possessing a firearm may not go armed with a concealed knife that is a “dangerous weapon.” Read more
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Arizona Game and Fish Passes Resolutions


PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Commission approved two resolutions, including one to address an “extreme overpopulation of burros” impacting the state’s wildlife, habitat and public safety, and another that bolsters the department’s efforts to ensure public access to public lands. The Commission passed the resolutions at its January meeting.The resolution on burro management states that “the Arizona Game and Fish Commission recognizes there is an extreme overpopulation of burros in Arizona that negatively impacts wildlife, wildlife habitat and public safety.”

Under the Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burros Act of 1971, there should be no more than 1,676 burros within the state. The current population is estimated at 4,860, according to the Bureau of Land Management, which is legally required to maintain burros at established “appropriate management levels.” The BLM is hampered by a lack of funding and support from the agency’s administration at the national level. Read more

Wildlife

Citizen Science Reveals Annual Bird Migrations Across Continents

Graphic by Misaki Ouchida, Bartels Science Illustration Intern. Data sources: eBird, NASA.

Data-driven animation shows routes for 118 species

Ithaca, NY—For the first time, scientists at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology have documented migratory movements of bird populations spanning the entire year for 118 species throughout the Western Hemisphere. The study finds broad similarity in the routes used by specific groups of species—vividly demonstrated by animated maps showing patterns of movement across the annual cycle. The results of these analyses were published today in theProceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. Read more

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Franchi Catalyst Shotgun for Women


ACCOKEEK, MD –– The average shotgun is designed for a right-handed
male who is 5 feet, 9 inches tall with 33-inch arms. Meanwhile, the average female shooter is 5 feet, 4 inches tall with 28 1/2-inch arms. Marathon runners wouldn’t compete in shoes five sizes too big and expect to be successful, so how can female shooters expect to fill a limit of fast-flying birds using a shotgun built for someone five inches taller? Read more
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