Model 1854 Collector’s Auction Ends Sunday

The opportunity to own a piece of Smith & Wesson history comes along rarely, and a once-in-a-generation auction featuring such a piece ends this weekend.

Smith & Wesson is commemorating the launch of their new Model 1854 lever-action rifle by creating 100 collector sets. These sets feature the Limited-Edition Model 1854 rifle and a matching Model 29 revolver. This pair of .44 Magnums has been hand engraved by Baron’s Engraving and is inlaid in 22K gold.

The company has made set no 001 of 100 available to buy via auction, hosted on GunBroker.com. The proceeds of this collectible auction will benefit the conservation work of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Safari Club International.

But time is getting short, with the auction ending at 10 p.m. Eastern time, Sunday, March 10th. Read more

Firearms

Wildlife Commission Updated on Pronghorn Study

Oklahoma’s pronghorn population has declined, according to statistics presented by Dallas Barber, Big Game Biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, to members of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission at their regular meeting March 4.

Aerial survey results in 2019 showed 2,088 pronghorns throughout Texas and Cimarron counties. That number decreased to 800 pronghorns counted this year. Hunters reported harvesting about 90 pronghorns in 2023, down from about 150 the previous year. Read more

Wildlife

Luth-AR Launches Exciting March Giveaway

Buffalo, MN – Luth-AR, the leading provider of high-quality AR accessories, is thrilled to announce its latest giveaway for the month of March 2024. This month, participants have the chance to win a fantastic prize package consisting of an AR Flat Wrench and a 2B41 Support Pack.

Shaped like the AR that it is designed to work on, the AR Flat Wrench from Luth-AR is a versatile and indispensable companion for every firearm enthusiast. This multi-use armorer’s tool handles a wide range of tasks, including barrel nut installation and removal, castle nut tightening, flash hider installation, and more.

The 2B41 Support Pack includes coveted merchandise such as a stylish 2B41 Baseball cap, a sleek 2B41 Vinyl patch, and a vibrant pack of 2B41 Stickers. This months giveaway promises something exciting for everyone.

To enter the giveaway, participants simply need to visit Luth-AR’s official website at https://luth-ar.com/giveaway/. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to win top-notch gear for your AR collection. Read more

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Montana Rifle Company Model 2022 Junction Available Now

Memphis, MI. – Grace Engineering, proud owner of Montana Rifle Company (MRC), is excited to announce a significant increase in production for the classic bolt-action hunting rifle, Junction, driven by escalating consumer demand.

Built from the action out, Montana rifles are engineered, manufactured, and blueprinted in the US at Grace Engineering’s headquarters in Memphis, Michigan. Set in a Monte Carlo walnut stock with a midnight blue cerakote 24″ threaded barrel with brake, the Model 2022 Junction weighs in at 7.5 lbs. The Junction is currently available in a 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Winchester caliber and are securely shipped in a branded Montana Rifle hard gun case. Read more

Firearms

German Precision Optics Introduces New RANGETRACKER 2000 Rangefinder

German Precision Optics expands its RANGEETRACKER line by introducing the new RANGETRACKER 2000. This new compact, lightweight, one-handed rangefinder allows the hunter to accurately range its target to 2000 yards with one of the fastest laser rangefinding systems on the market.

The GPO RANGETRACKER 2000 handheld rangefinder incorporates crystal clear optics that allow absolute aiming options and modern electronic technology, wrapped into a small, durable, multi-use rangefinding tool. It will work perfectly for extended-range hunting opportunities with its 2000-yard distance and close-up at 6 yards for the archer.

Enhancing the performance of the RANGETRACKER product line is its new OLED red-illuminated display readout. This illuminated display has multiple brightness settings that can be set so the readout is visible in the lowest light condition or turned off for a black LCD readout on sunny days.

Like the popular GPO RANGETRACKER 1800, introduced in 2021, the new RANGETRACKER 2000 includes a high-transmission optical system coated with GPO’s proprietary GPObright™ lens coatings, both line-of-sight and True-range™ adjusted angle distance readings, a Hyperscan™ feature that provides three readings per second, and Targetseeker™ technology that offers “best” and “last” laser hits.

The RANGETRACKER 2000 has an MSRP price of $499.99. Read more

Optics

The SIG SAUER 1911-XSERIES

While the wait seems like a day short of forever, it’s definitely worth it. SIG SAUER is pleased to announce the introduction of the 1911-XSERIES; the long-awaited pistols that blend the beloved features of the 1911 that made the platform iconic, with the modern necessities the enthusiast desires.

“America has a love affair with the 1911; the platform has a rich history that has withstood the test of time,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “The 1911-XSERIES honors the standard and delivers XSERIES innovation and ingenuity to the platform. The pistols are available in carry and full-size, come optic-ready, have a smooth flat trigger, and are loaded with feature-rich upgrades straight from the factory.”

The SIG SAUER 1911 X-SERIES are stainless steel, 45 ACP hammer-fired pistols with an optics-ready XSERIES slide, X-RAY3 Day/Night sights, a serrated flat trigger, custom engraved and checkered G10 grips, extended slide release and ambidextrous safety levers, and each ships with (2) 8-round steel magazines. The pistols are available in the 1911-XCARRY and 1911-XFULL sizes in either black or coyote tan; both sizes offer the option of a factory installed ROMEO-X red dot optic. The 1911-XFULL is now shipping to dealers, with Carry models expected to start shipping summer 2024.

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Firearms

Trees for Bees: Creating ‘Meadows in the Sky’ for Pollinators

The Michigan Beekeepers Association wants you to plant trees for bees. This group is the oldest continuously operating agricultural organization in the state and one of the oldest beekeeping clubs in the country. Its Trees for Pollinators program helps plant trees for the environment and provide resources for essential pollinators such as honeybees.

“Honeybees are the most important pollinating insects in the world,” said Mike Connor, Michigan Beekeepers Association beekeeper, arborist and founder of the Grand Rapids Bee Club. Read more

Wildlife

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Marine Batteries – But Were Afraid To Ask

Seasoned angler and technical expert, James Holst, gets down to the brass tacks of fishing boat batteries and the power requirements of forward facing sonar, new trolling motor designs, etc.

Although many anglers won’t admit it, they don’t fully understand the power needs of today’s fishing electronics and trolling motors. For decades, lead acid batteries worked just fine, replacing them every two or three years, and you were good to go.

But we’ve entered into a whole new era of fishing/marine electronics, with power-consumptive live imaging and forward facing sonar, new trolling motor designs, as well as other, increased power needs on today’s fishing boats, whether you fish bass, walleyes, panfish, salmon/trout, insert species here, inshore and offshore fishing included.

Seems like everyone you ask has a different answer to exactly the right system for today’s anglers with increased graphs, screen sizes, and technologies. Solving power on-the-water power problems for this set of anglers comes down to one word: lithium. Read more

Fishing

Mexican Wolf Population Grows for Eighth Consecutive Year

The wild population of Mexican wolves saw another year of growth in 2023, according to the results of the annual survey.

The 2023 population census revealed a minimum of 257 Mexican wolves distributed across Arizona and New Mexico. This increase marks the eighth consecutive year of population growth, the longest continuous streak since recovery efforts began.

The 2023 population minimum count represents a six percent increase from the minimum of 242 wolves counted in 2022. Survey results show the population is distributed with a minimum of 144 wolves in New Mexico and 113 in Arizona.

“In the aggregate, the 2023 data points out that Mexican wolf recovery has come a long way since the first release,” said Jim deVos, the Mexican wolf coordinator for the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

“Each year, the free-roaming Mexican wolf population numbers increase, and the areas they occupy expands. Read more

Wildlife

Delta Waterfowl’s University Hunting Program Delivers Record-Setting Year

UHP teaches the importance of hunting to wildlife management students at 103 colleges across North America

Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, Delta Waterfowl’s University Hunting Program spanned the continent from the University of Northern British Columbia to Maryland’s Bowie State University down to the University of Florida and Texas A&M, and 99 more schools. Delta’s UHP continued its trend of rapid growth since its formal inception in 2017, achieving a record of 103 universities this year, with a total of 447 students in the program.

During the past 25 years, the backgrounds of most college students seeking degrees in wildlife management and biology have shifted. Previously, the majority of students seeking those degrees grew up in hunting and fishing families, or at a minimum, had exposure to outdoor pursuits. Today, however, it’s estimated that 70% of students pursuing these career paths have little or no prior exposure to hunting. Read more

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