Smith River Permit Application Deadline is February 14

Changes in place for 2024 float season

The deadline for Smith River float applications is Wednesday, Feb. 14. The permit drawing will be held on Feb. 22. Permits are required to float the 59-mile section of river between Camp Baker and Eden Bridge and are issued each year through a lottery.

To apply for a Smith River float permit online, go to the FWP Online Licensing System. A $15 nonrefundable permit application fee is required. Successful Smith River applicants will be notified via email shortly after the lottery drawing is conducted.

This year is the first time applicants can buy a bonus point for the Smith River Permit. A bonus point is essentially an extra chance you can purchase for the permit drawing. These points accumulate year after year if you are unsuccessful in the drawing. Residents can purchase a bonus point for $5; nonresidents can purchase a bonus point for $50. The bonus point is applied to your application the year it is purchased. You can apply for a permit through FWP’s Online Licensing System.. Read more

Fishing, Wildlife

Springfield Armory Announces Addition of TRP, Model 2020 Waypoint and Redline to FIRSTLINE Program

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce that FIRSTLINE, which supports those who serve both our nation and its citizens through discounts on a select line of products, has added several new firearms to the program.

New to FIRSTLINE are the popular TRP™ series of pistols, as well as the bolt-action Model 2020 Waypoint and Redline rifles. Along with these newest additions, the FIRSTLINE program also offers a wide range of firearms from the SAINT, Hellion, M1A, Echelon, Hellcat, 1911, 1911 DS Prodigy and XD families. All pistols offered through the program come with three magazines.

FIRSTLINE, open to a wide range of qualified professionals, offers this select listing of Springfield Armory firearms at discounted pricing in a simple, streamlined process. Following is a listing of those who qualify for the FIRSTLINE program: Read more

Firearms

ALPS OutdoorZ Announces the Nomad Vehicle Organizer

NEW HAVEN, Mo. – ALPS OutdoorZ, premiere manufacturer of extreme-duty hunting packs and outdoor gear, understands that the “common denominator” for most hunters is the vehicle that supplies the means to adventure. And as every hunter knows, a hunting truck can devolve into a disorganized mess in short order.

To help keep your truck functional and your gear safely and conveniently stowed, ALPS OutdoorZ has developed the Nomad vehicle organizer.

The Nomad is a panel system that hangs from the back of your vehicle’s front seats. Offered in Mossy Oak® Original Bottomland® or stylish two-tone charcoal and black, the Nomad features a universal mounting design that easily secures to the headrest and seat bottom. Both panels (Nomad comes in a set of two) feature two large, zippered pockets across the top — one with an outer mesh pocket and the other featuring a hook-and-loop patch. An expansive open pocket on the bottom third of the panel is suitable for storing large items. Additionally, two magnetic closure pockets integrated onto the outside of the bottom pocket are perfect for stowing small items you need quickly. Three MOLLE webs allow you to further customize storage options. Read more

General

Silencer Shop Launches Custom Short Barrel Rifle Builder Program in Collaboration with Daniel Defense

Silencer Shop, the nation’s largest suppressor and NFA distributor, is thrilled to announce the launch of its exclusive Short Barrel Rifle (SBR) Builder program. This launch marks a significant milestone in firearms customization, combining the unparalleled simplicity of Silencer Shop’s eForm 1 submission system with the legendary quality of Daniel Defense AR-15 rifles. For the first time ever, 2A enthusiasts can effortlessly design a custom Daniel Defense short-barreled rifle tailored to their exact preferences and avoid the traditional ATF Form 4 wait times.

The SBR Builder program empowers customers to mix and match their preferred Daniel Defense upper and lower receivers to create a truly personalized firearm. Silencer Shop’s expert team will then assist customers with navigating the eForm 1 submission process, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience from start to finish. This service includes careful review of Form 1 information, precise laser engraving of the lower receiver with the customer’s details, notification of Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO), and coordination with one of over 6,000 local dealers in Silencer Shop’s extensive dealer network for easy pickup.

Key features of the Silencer Shop SBR Builder program include: Read more

Firearms

3 Great Rivers to Fish This Winter

GW: The best fishing experience ever might just be in Utah!

With shifting weather patterns and unstable ice conditions around the state, some anglers may think there are no opportunities for fishing this winter. However, streams and rivers can provide a great fishing experience during the winter, as well. Here are a few great fishing options for this time of year.

Blacksmith Fork River

Located in northern Utah, between Hyrum and Hardware Ranch, the Blacksmith Fork River is a nice, small stream that is easy to wade. It is not heavily fished and is managed so anglers can catch a lot of fish. It is also a good spot to catch a cutthroat trout (Bear River subspecies) for the Utah Cutthroat Slam or a hard-fighting brown trout. There is currently an overabundance of brown trout in Blacksmith Fork River, and the current fishing regulations allow anglers to keep an additional four brown trout caught there. Read more

Fishing

SAF, CCRKBA Ask SCOTUS to Review Maryland Semi-Auto Ban

The Second Amendment Foundation and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms have once again petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to grant certiorari in their continuing challenge of Maryland’s ban on so-called “assault weapons.”

SAF and CCRKBA are joined in this petition by the Firearms Policy Coalition, Field Traders, LLC, and three private citizens, David Snope, Micah Schaefer and Dominic Bianchi, for whom the case is titled. The case is known as Bianchi v. Frosh. The Supreme Court in late June 2022 granted certiorari in the case, and vacated the earlier ruling by a lower federal court and then remanded the case back to the Fourth Circuit for further action based on guidelines established in the 2022 Bruen ruling.

Since being remanded, the case was fully briefed and argued before a three-judge panel for the Fourth Circuit. Inexplicably, over a year after argument was held and with no panel opinion issued, the Fourth Circuit sua sponte elected to hear the case en banc, further delaying the exercise of a fundamental right and seemingly to prevent publication of an opinion that favors the plaintiffs. Seeking certiorari before judgment is an extraordinary remedy reserved for cases of imperative public importance.

“It is clear to us this case must be decided by the Supreme Court,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “The type of modern semiautomatic rifle banned in Maryland is in common use across the country, and is the most popular rifle in America. Yet, the Fourth Circuit and other courts of appeals have strained credulity to uphold such bans in the wake of the high court’s ruling in Bruen. This issue must be resolved.” Read more

Gun Control

The New Sauer 505 Bolt-Action Rifle

San Antonio, Texas – J.P. Sauer and Sohn, Germany’s oldest manufacturer of hunting firearms, is pleased to introduce the new Sauer 505. This bolt-action rifle is an engineering masterpiece, delivering timeless elegance, absolute accuracy, and exceptional versatility.

Hallmarks of this latest Sauer rifle include a robust, newly designed steel chassis, silky-smooth bolt cycling, and interchangeable, cold hammer forged precision barrels that allow for quick and easy caliber changes. Hunters can select between four pre-set trigger weights from 0.77 lbs. to up to 2.75 lbs.

The ergonomically perfected manual cocking system is safe, lightweight, quiet, and easy on the thumb. Once ready to shoot, simply apply slight pressure with your thumb to cock the rifle. Uncocking and unloading in the uncocked position is just as easy. Read more

Firearms

SPYPOINT Unveils FLEX-M and FLEX-PLUS Cellular Trail Cameras

SPYPOINT, the global leader in innovative mobile scouting solutions, proudly announces the expansion of its renowned FLEX series with the introduction of two new cellular trail cameras – the FLEX-M and the FLEX-PLUS. These trailblazing additions redefine the mobile scouting experience for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts with unparalleled features and performance.

“These two cameras provide our customers with exactly what they have been asking us for,” said Jimmy Angers, President and Chief Innovation Officer at SPYPOINT. “We are committed to remaining unmatched in quality and value, and these new additions to the FLEX series exemplify that commitment.”

The FLEX-M sets a new standard for value, making the switch to cellular trail cameras easier than ever before. With 28 MP photos and 720p videos with sound, users can expect outstanding image and video quality at an affordable price. The FLEX-PLUS not only delivers 36 MP photos and 1080p videos with sound directly to the SPYPOINT app, but also features double the battery capacity. This innovative design ensures extended operation in the field and enables Instant Mode and on-demand photo and video requests. Both the FLEX-M and FLEX-PLUS are equipped with features that enhance the scouting experience, including easy setup, versatile capture modes, and constant connectivity through true Dual SIM technology. Integration with the SPYPOINT app offers easy camera activation, remote settings management and firmware updates, customizable maps, weather information, and BUCK TRACKER technology that utilizes AI image recognition to scan images with species filters.

The SPYPOINT FLEX-M and FLEX-PLUS will be available for purchase in late spring 2024. Read more

Hunting

GForce Arms Announces New Centerfire Lever Action Rifle

GForce Arms, Inc. is very excited to announce an EVOLUTION in our popular Huckleberry Lever Action line of firearms. In addition to our GFLVR410 shotgun models, we now offer a CENTERFIRE model, the GFLVR357, chambered in .357 magnum.

The GForce Arms LVR357 is a true showstopper that takes our lever action Huckleberry line into the centerfire ammunition world. It features light recoil, smooth cycling, and fast handling. It is the perfect addition for the firearms enthusiast who wants more out of a lever action rifle.

Aimed for the lever action lover that wants to add stylish classic finishes and features, this rifle boasts a beautiful Turkish Walnut stock and forend, a loop with leather strapping, 10+1 round capacity and a 16.5”, 20”, and 24” barrel. Colors come in Black, Stainless Steel, and the stylish Color Case-Hardened Steel. It comes standard with our limited LIFETIME warranty. The MSRP on this model starts at an affordable $675. Read more

Firearms

CCRKBA Submits Amicus Brief in Cal. Gun Show Ban Case

The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms has submitted an amicus brief to the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals supporting the federal lawsuit filed against California’s effort to ban gun shows at the Orange County Fairgrounds, and more broadly, state-owned property.

CCRKBA is joined by the Independence Institute. They are represented by attorneys David Kopel at the Independence Institute and Joseph G.S. Greenlee at Greenlee Law in McCall, Idaho. The case is known as B&L Productions v. Gavin Newsom. A lower court granted plaintiffs a preliminary injunction, and CCRKBA and the Independence Institute are asking that the Ninth Circuit affirm the lower court ruling. Read more

Gun Control
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