Arizona Game and Fish Issues Notice of Intent to Sue Federal Officials Over Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan Development

PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department has served a Notice of Intent with the secretary of the Department of Interior and director of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service). The action was taken in an effort to support development of an updated recovery plan for Mexican wolves that utilizes the best available science as legally required by the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Game and Fish has requested an updated recovery plan from the Service on multiple occasions over the past several years because the current recovery plan for Mexican wolves developed in 1982 is so outdated that it no longer provides an adequate framework to guide the recovery effort. That plan also fails to identify the recovery criteria required by the ESA including downlisting and delisting criteria.

“This Notice of Intent is an effort to ensure that the Fish and Wildlife Service adheres to its legal obligation to develop a thorough science-based plan that will lead to a successful recovery outcome that recognizes Mexico as pivotal to achieving recovery of the Mexican wolf given that 90 percent of its historical range is there, ” said Arizona Game and Fish Department Director Larry Voyles. Read more

Wildlife

“Amazing America with Sarah Palin” Announces Co-Hosts

Popular co-host Jerry Carroll returns for Season Two, joined by Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner

NEW BERLIN, WI – Sportsman Channel’s Amazing America with Sarah Palin, produced by Pilgrim Studios, has announced its two co-hosts for the second season of the network original series premiering on January 15, 2015 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Jerry Carroll, returning host from the first season, will be joined by Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner in the field. The announcement was made today by Marc Fein, executive vice president of programming and production for Sportsman Channel.

Carroll, a stand-up comedian, speaker and farmer based in Raleigh, North Carolina, returns for his second season as a field host of Amazing America. Carroll’s infectious attitude and “down home, familiar style” was a big hit with viewers last season. Read more

General

Meopta Introduces New MeoStar 12×50 HD and 15×56 HD Binoculars

HAUPPAUGE, NY, January 5, 2015 – Meopta, the industry’s leading designer and manufacturer of premium sports optics, is pleased to add two new high-performance binoculars to its MeoStar® line – the MeoStar 12×50 HD and MeoStar 15×56 HD.

These rugged binoculars are engineered to withstand the most extreme hunting conditions and are especially well suited for western hunters. Vast terrain requires exceptional glass, not only to spot animals at long ranges but also to assess their finest details. The new MeoStar HD binoculars deliver to the max thanks to the large HD fluoride objective lenses which eliminate chromatic aberration and provide spectacular image clarity and true, vivid color reproduction. The MeoBrightTM ion-assisted lens coating delivers 99.7% light transmission per lens surface providing exceptionally bright images in the most challenging lighting conditions. This gives hunters the advantage of seeing better, both earlier and later. Read more

General, Hunting, Wildlife

CMMG Ships First Run Of Mk47 MUTANT Rifles

CMMG Mk47 rifles are now in production. Photo credit to Greg Skaz Photography.

Fayette, MO -CMMG Inc. has announced that the company has shipped its first production run of Mk47 MUTANT rifles to preferred retailers and big box stores, including Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops.

The announcement comes just a little over a month after the official launch of the revolutionary new AR-style rifle, chambered in the legendary 7.62x39mm caliber. Capable of accepting existing AK magazines yet still offering the modularity and accuracy of the AR platform, the Mk47 MUTANT has been the talk of both consumers and industry insiders, with plenty of speculation regarding when the rifle will actually hit shelves. Read more

Firearms

Sonic Boom Releases New Half-Pound Exploding Rifle Targets

Omaha, NE – Sonic Boom Exploding Targets, the leader in exploding target technology, is now offering their popular rifle targets in the half- pound size. This new offering is designed to give shooting enthusiasts a greater challenge and more fun at a lower price point.

“At Sonic Boom, we are continually developing new SKU’s to meet market and retail demands,” says Brent Michels, Co-Founder of Sonic Boom. “Now with the convenience of a half-pound target, consumers have an affordable, versatile way to purchase an easy-to-pack, exploding rifle target for multiple shooting activities – giving them a bigger bang for their buck.”

Sonic Boom’s goal is to stimulate the experiences that are uniquely shooting specific. Using carefully developed technology that goes into all Sonic Boom targets, the ½# target has been highly anticipated and should be a top-selling SKU amongst the other highly successful products. Look for the half pound targets on shelves mid-January 2015.

About Sonic Boom:
 Sonic Boom Exploding Targets has taken the time to research and custom build targets that far surpasses the quality and overall actions of all other competitors on the market. Through this research, Sonic Boom has found the best possible raw ingredients available to date, which provides the loudest and largest explosion. Developed by avid shooters, Sonic Boom’s number one goal is to provide a safe and extremely fun shooting experience.

For more information on Sonic Boom Targets please visit www.SonicBoomTargets.com

Firearms

Carbon Express® Unveils 2015 Whitetail® Arrow

Flushing, MI – Carbon Express®, creators of the finest arrows, broadheads, crossbows, crossbolts and accessories, introduce the 2015 Whitetail® arrow. With blistering speed and precision accuracy, this is an arrow that needs to find itself in every bowhunters quiver this coming season.

The new Carbon Express Whitetail arrow which was ranked Best in its class by the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA), delivers exceptional shooting performance through use of lightweight carbon materials for slashing speed and tighter pin gaps from 10 to 50 yards. Engineered with compact NRG-2 vanes, allowing for extra arrow velocity and flatter trajectory. A premium polished finish delivers smooth release off the arrow rest and greater stealth in the field. Read more

Archery

Introducing Thermacell Repellent’s Camp Lantern

Bedford, Mass. – “The Thermacell Repellent Camp Lantern is a natural addition to our portfolio of outdoor camping products,” said Allegra Lowitt, Thermacell chief marketing officer. “We married our patented mosquito repellent technology with the most desired features campers want in a rugged lantern, such as bright light, low battery indicator, emergency light settings, and a hanging hook.” Outdoor enthusiasts can now select one product to repel biting pests and illuminate their campsite. Read more

General, Wildlife

Ruger Announces GP100 Match Champion With Adjustable Sight

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce the new Ruger® GP100® Match Champion™ with adjustable rear sight. This new model shares all of the same great features of the original fixed sight model, but now includes a white outline, windage and elevation adjustable rear sight which, when combined with the fiber-optic front sight, creates a great sight picture that can adjusted based on the type of ammunition being shot.

The GP100 Match Champion is a six-shot revolver chambered in .357 Magnum that is designed for the competitive shooter, with a 4.2-inch slab-sided, half-lug barrel with an 11-degree target crown for competition accuracy. The polished springs and hammer strut, combined with the trigger and hammer shims, provide an exceptional match-tuned action that produces a smooth, double-action pull with a crisp and consistent let-off. A chamfered cylinder and custom Hogue® stippled hardwood grip with dual speed loader cuts enable quick reloads, making the Match Champion ideal for personal protection, competition, and IDPA matches in particular.
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Firearms

The Intercept Axon® LT from Carbon Express

Flushing, MI – Carbon Express® has taken the original Intercept Axon Crossbow and made it even better. The new and improved Intercept Axon® LT is lighter and more balanced, featuring the specifications needed to become a more accurate and consistent shooter.

The ultra-compact Intercept Axon LT is a best-in-class crossbow that delivers a new level of performance. The patented Axon is built on the Intercept Chassis™ – a crossbow platform that uses the same reliable, modular component system as AR black guns. The Axon comes loaded with top-of-the-line accessories and is designed to be customized and adjusted to fit any shooting style and hunting situation.

The new 2015 Axon LT features a thinner extruded barrel and machined riser. The result is a lighter, more responsive front end, improved balance and better shooting performance. SilenTech™ Coating, a rubber-like exterior finish has been added to the Axon LT which reduces vibration and dampens sound on the crossbow for improved and quieter hunting in the field. The Intercept Axon LT comes ready to hunt with factory-matched components including a rope cocker, quick-detach 3 arrow quiver with side bracket, 3 Maxima Blue Streak® 20″ crossbolts, rail lubricant, 3 practice points and a 4×32 deluxe lighted scope for superior performance.

The innovative design of the Intercept Axon LT has made it compatible with the same modular accessories as AR black guns. It features 29 inches of Picatinny rail for unlimited modular customization options, including AR grips, optics, slings, butt stocks, mounts, lights, lasers, colors and more. Precision engineered with advanced features, including a CNC machined trigger box housing with precision internal components and anti-dry-fire mechanism with no-creep trigger that achieves a clean break at a pull weight of just 3.5 lbs. Read more

Archery
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