Birding with Your Binoculars at Home

Getting a closer look at birds that visit your feeders, birdbath, and landscaping can make a big difference in your appreciation for the birds that visit your yard. By using your binoculars to see the details of feathers, shades of color, distinctive markings, bill shape, and other interesting features you will enjoy your observations all the more (Yellow Warbler photos by Paul Konrad).

While you would never go birding without binoculars, you might be surprised at how many people don’t use binoculars when viewing birds at their feeding station or in their yard. We think it’s equally important and even more interesting to have your most important birding equipment within reach – your binoculars. So often, when you least expect it, you get excited and delighted by the surprise appearance of a new bird, and by viewing it through binoculars, you get an even better view of all the details of that special bird. Read more

Wildlife

Snapsafe One-Gun Keypad Vault

Responsible gun owners secure their firearms when not in use. The Snapsafe® One-Gun Keypad Vault offers compact, dependable security with quick access and enhanced protection.

The SnapSafe One-Gun Keypad Vault features a spring-loaded door that allows for immediate access when the programmable four-to-six-digit battery-powered keypad is activated. Assigning multiple vaults and household safes with the same code allows quick access in a stressful situation. A backup keylock override provides an added layer of security and peace of mind. Read more

Firearms

Spandau S2 20 Gauge Shotgun Now Available

Popular S2 Model Platform Continues to Grow

Knoxville, TN – Spandau Shotguns, a brand of SDS Arms, the internationally recognized firearms manufacturer that provides high quality firearms at unrivaled value is excited to announce that the popular Spandau S2 Shotgun, that was released in 2024, is now available in a 20-gauge model in both a Mossy Oak Bottomland finish and a traditional wood finish. Read more

Firearms

FPC Opposes DOJ’s Dangerous ATF-DEA Merger Proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) today announced its strong opposition to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recently proposed merger of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

The DOJ’s dangerous proposal would consolidate the ATF and DEA into an authoritarian “super-agency” with the combined powers to wage the failed war on drugs and enforce unconstitutional federal gun control laws against all Americans, not just violent criminals and drug cartels. By merging the ATF’s firearms enforcement authority into the DEA, the DOJ is effectively equating peaceable American gun owners with drug cartels, turning millions of law-abiding citizens—as well as their constitutionally protected weapons—into co-equal targets of a militarized federal enforcement regime.

FPC has provided many proposed reforms to the White House, DOJ, and ATF, all of which would improve the lives of law-abiding Americans as well as access to rights and instruments protected by the Constitution. Rather than creating massive new problems for gun owners, the DOJ should instead focus on implementing these proposed reforms, stop engaging in anti-Second Amendment litigation and prosecutions, and support important Second Amendment challenges in the courts, especially the United States Supreme Court.

“We absolutely support the repeal of the unconstitutional federal gun control laws that underpin the ATF’s existence. Read more

Gun Control

SCI Applauds Senate Parliamentary Ruling Blocking Public Land Sale Proposal

Safari Club International (SCI) applauds the recent ruling, by the Senate Parliamentarian, that the proposed sale of up to three million acres of public land is non-compliant with the Senate rules, specifically the Byrd Rule. The rule prohibits provisions that are viewed as “extraneous” to the budget. An item is considered extraneous if it does not produce a net positive change in the budget and or increases the deficit beyond the “budget window” and are subject to a sixty-vote threshold if they remain in the bill.

SCI member voices were heard when they applied pressure on lawmakers and as a result, Senator Mike Lee, pledged to reconsider the proposal. Now the Senate Parliamentarian is set to stop it in its tracks.

“This is a victory for every hunter who values and relies on access to public lands. Land access is a resource that once taken away cannot be replaced and effects all outdoorsmen and women.” Said W. Laird Hamberlin, CEO of Safari Club International. “SCI members took action, and Washington listened to our collective voices proving that when we work together, we can stop bad policy decisions.” Read more

Wildlife

Eaton County man jailed, owes $8,000 for stealing from state forest campgrounds

June 24, 2025

A Sunfield, Michigan, man returned to the Luce County District Court June 16 for a restitution hearing regarding his involvement in a series of state forest campground thefts in the Upper Peninsula.

Justyn Mark Spitzley, 36, targeted several payment collection sites in which campers deposit cash – known as pay pipes – last fall.

Following his February arraignment, Spitzley pleaded guilty to one felony charge of larceny of more than $1,000 but less than $20,000, and one misdemeanor charge of operating on a suspended license.

The court ordered Spitzley to pay an additional $6,000 in restitution and a $2,000 reimbursement for cash that was recovered as evidence at the time of his arrest in October.

He also was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 81 days served. Read more

General

Everyone Has A Story To Tell- Ark Press Might Pay You A $10,000 Advance For Yours

Ark Press, the pro-human publisher dedicated to authentic American storytelling, is thrilled to announce The Ark Prize, a nationwide contest to find the next Great American Novel. With a $10,000 advance and publication on July 4, 2026—America’s 250th birthday—the winning novel will embody the theme “America 2076”, envisioning the nation 50 years from 2026.

“We’re bringing back the Great American Novel, and we want today’s authors to write it,” said Tony Daniel, editor-in-chief of Ark Press. “America 2076 is a chance for writers to tell a great story with well-realized characters and a well-crafted setting that resonates with our motto: ‘The Humans Win in the End.’”

Open to genres including sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, thriller, historical, alternate history, and literary fiction, The Ark Prize invites unpublished novels in American English, ideally between 50,000 and 100,000 words. Submissions must include an Ark Novel Proposal form, available at ark.press/prize . The contest opened on March 8, 2025 (National Proofreading Day) and closes on October 4, 2025 (National Taco Day). The winner will be announced in early 2026 at a special ceremony, judged by a distinguished panel of multi-genre experts.

With a prize among the top five American literary awards, The Ark Prize seeks bold, human-centric stories that celebrate the spirit of America. Writers can submit their entries at https://chapterhouse.submittable.com/submit/322525/the-ark-prize.

Join Ark Press in shaping the future of American fiction. For more details, visit ark.press/prize or sign up for our mailing list at www.ark.press. Read more

General

Hook & Barrel Features Emily Compagno on July/August Cover

Hook & Barrel Magazine®, The Lifestyle Magazine for Modern Outdoorsmen™, has launched its July/August issue, featuring legal analyst, New York Times bestselling author and Fox News host Emily Compagno on the cover. In the feature story, Compagno talks about her multifaceted career, her work with veterans, her muscle car obsession, and her love of flamethrowers.

“We’re honored to feature Emily Compagno on the cover of our July/August issue. Emily represents everything Hook & Barrel stands for: intellect, grit, and deep-rooted patriotism. As a legal analyst, veterans’ advocate, and passionate outdoorswoman, she brings a unique combination of sharp insight and unwavering American spirit,” said John J. Radzwilla, CEO and Editor-in-Chief at Hook & Barrel. “We’re proud to spotlight her story and the values she so authentically represents.”

To read the cover story, click here. Read more

Firearms

Escort Youth Shotgun Lineup for 2025

Nothing is more memorable than a person’s first firearm. In the US, shotguns are often a part of history, culture, and a coming-of-age memento. Despite the personal timeline, these firearms are frequently used well into adulthood and passed down to the next generation to continue using and cementing tradition and personal history.

Escort Shotguns will continue this tradition with three youth shotguns: the FieldHunter Youth, PS Youth, and the all-new WS Youth for first-time hunters. All these exceptional firearms fill specific niche needs and outdoor uses, from bird hunting to target practice.

Receivers are made from an aircraft alloy receiver finished in a black anodized finish or camouflage patterns (PS Youth only), reducing weight and providing complete dependability with exceptional corrosion resistance. Affixed is a 22-inch oxidation-resistant chrome-plated steel barrel threaded for Escort’s multi-choke system. Choke options include F, IM, M, IC, and CYL, widening the practical use and shot patterns. Read more

Firearms

The Apolo Line of Airgun Pellets

Airgun hunting and target practice require substantially different types of ammunition. Depending on the kind of game, the desired effect of a specific type of ammunition differs. While this translates easily to various types of rifle and pistol ammunition, airgun pellets are often overlooked as having highly efficient and capable properties. Hatsan emphasizes the benefits of the Apolo line of airgun pellets, which is effective for every need.

With specific lines geared for hunting, long-range shooting, and competition shooting, Apolo handles it all.

Long-range shooting mixes the hunting and competition components inherent to airguns. It bridges the gap between the two and requires a stout pellet to handle the power necessary to reach the required speed and ranges. For hunting, the Apolo Puncher (.25) and Hunter (.22) are tin pellets that provide the weight and strength for distance while maintaining efficient expansion and penetration on impact. Read more

Ammunition
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