Mexican Wolf Population Grows for Ninth Consecutive Year

2024 population survey revealed a minimum of 286 Mexican wolves distributed across Arizona and New Mexico

The wild population of Mexican wolves saw another year of growth in 2024, according to the results of the annual census.

The 2024 population survey revealed a minimum of 286 Mexican wolves distributed across Arizona and New Mexico. This increase marks the ninth consecutive year of population growth, the longest continuous streak since recovery efforts began.

The 2024 minimum count represents an 11% increase from the minimum of 257 wolves counted in 2023. Survey results show the population is distributed with a minimum of 162 wolves in New Mexico and 124 in Arizona. Read more

Wildlife

Spring Classic Fishing Sale Offers Best savings and Family Fun at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s

The biggest fishing sale of the year offers anglers big bargains, free family friendly events and an opportunity to support conservation efforts

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s is gearing up for one of the most exciting times of the year – the spring fishing season – with the largest nationwide sale of the year, the 2025 Spring Classic Fishing Sale.

This annual event runs from March 6 through March 26, and is a free celebration of the great sport of fishing for anglers and families of all experience and skill levels.

Rod and reel trade-ins for a great cause and big savings Read more

Fishing, Promotions

North Dakota’s 2024 Bighorn Sheep, Moose and Elk Harvests

Harvest statistics released by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department show overall hunter success during the 2024 season was 100% for bighorn sheep, 92% for moose and 64% for elk.

The department issued six bighorn sheep licenses and auctioned one. All seven hunters harvested bighorn rams.

The department issued 238 moose licenses last year. Of that total, 229 hunters harvested 210 animals – 125 bulls and 85 cows/calves. Harvest for each unit follows: Read more

Hunting

Did You Draw a Spring Turkey License? Find Out Now

Check your drawing results for the spring turkey hunting season online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses, through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app or by calling 517-284-9453.

If successfully drawn, you can purchase licenses online, in the app or over the counter at a license agent.

If you applied for a license but were not drawn – mark your calendars! Hunters who were unsuccessful in the drawing can purchase a leftover license Monday, March 10, at 10 a.m.

Remaining leftover turkey licenses will go on sale to everyone Monday, March 17, at 10 a.m. Licenses are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no guarantee that leftover licenses will be available for any hunt unit.

Please note: Licenses purchased online through eLicense will be mailed to you in seven to 10 business days.

Hunt 0234

Licenses for Hunt 0234 will also go on sale March 17 at 10 a.m. This is a statewide, guaranteed spring turkey license that does not require an application in the drawing. The season dates are May 3-31. With the Hunt 0234 license, you can hunt on:

  • Both public and private lands in the Upper Peninsula (Turkey Management Unit M) and in the northern Lower Peninsula (TMUs A, B, E, F, J and K).
  • Private lands only in the southern Lower Peninsula (TMU ZZ).
  • Fort Custer military lands with permission. Read more
Hunting

MDT Launches Limited Edition Battleworn ESS Chassis Giveaway

MDT is thrilled to announce an exclusive giveaway featuring a Limited Edition Custom Green Battleworn MDT ESS Chassis. This giveaway runs from March 4 – 17, 2025, giving participants a chance to win a one-of-a-kind MDT ESS Chassis designed for the Remington 700 SA.

The MDT ESS Chassis is built for ultimate precision and performance, featuring:

SRS-X Premier Buttstock – Highly adjustable, with toolless adjustments for cheek riser height and length-of-pull.

Premier Vertical Grip – Lightweight and adjustable for perfect hand placement.

Full-Length Picatinny Forend – Offers extensive M-LOK space and multiple sling attachment points.

Remington 700 SA Compatibility – Designed to fit all Remington 700 SA-based actions.

How to Enter Read more

Contests, Firearms

2025 Michigan Fishing Licenses Now Available

With Michigan’s new fishing license and regulation season beginning Tuesday, April 1, anglers wanting to hit the water will need to purchase a new fishing license. The 2025 fishing licenses are available for purchase now and are valid through March 31, 2026.

All anglers ages 17 and older are required to purchase a fishing license to fish in Michigan; these licenses are good for all species, though additional reporting requirements apply to some species and fishing methods. Anglers can purchase:

    • An annual fishing license at $26 for Michigan residents or $76 for nonresidents (both carry an additional $1 surcharge).
    • A daily fishing license for $10 per day.
    • An optional youth fishing license, which is available for only $2 for anglers ages 16 and younger.

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Fishing

Get A Larger, Longer Lasting Archery Target – SEVR HD’s On Sale

SEVR is offering a better value, more innovative archery practice target—the SEVR HD. Only SEVR’s direct-to-consumer model combines comparable quality with a 40% larger target for the same price versus the leading retail brands. The premium target uses an easy-pull foam and features an oversized rectangular 4:3 aspect-ratio face. The generous 21”W x 17”H x 13”D size, features an innovative, rectangle shape that is larger than comparably priced targets and can be shot horizontally for more stability.

Get a more versatile target for your range—the SEVR HD can be turned and shot vertically for added confidence at longer distances. Features integrated tie-down channels so multiple targets can be strapped together to create a larger range-type target. The first-of-its-kind rear face has a molded 1” grid pattern for sighting-in uses moveable aim-point marker pins that are included. SEVR 21” HD has a molded channel to store the free arrow puller that is included with each target. The target is only sold direct at sevrbroadheads.com and on sale for a limited time.

    • Speed rated for the fastest vertical bows and crossbows
    • For use with field points, or mechanical and fixed-blade broadheads
    • Made in USA
    • Shootable on all sides

For more information or to order visit: www.sevrbroadheads.com

Archery

SecureIt Gun Storage Unveils The TRUE Safe

SecureIt Tactical, Inc., a global leader in military weapon storage and one of America’s fastest-growing gun safe companies, is excited to announce the launch of The TRUE™ Safe, a groundbreaking security safe designed to provide the highest level of protection against fire and theft. More than just a gun safe, The TRUE Safe offers a secure environment for firearms, jewelry, important documents, and other valuables—providing peace of mind for homeowners and collectors alike.

Constructed with double-walled steel filled with a concrete composite, The TRUE Safe offers unparalleled strength and durability. Its robust construction not only provides superior theft resistance, but also ensures true fire protection, boasting an industry-leading 2-hour, 20-minute fire rating. Designed as a home vault, it safeguards valuables from both unauthorized access and fire hazards.

“We are thrilled to introduce The TRUE Safe,” said Tom Kubiniec, CEO of SecureIt Gun Storage. “The gun safe industry makes exaggerated claims about fire ratings and security, so we decided to produce a true safe and put the matter to rest. The TRUE Safe is exactly what the name implies—built with double-walled steel filled with a concrete composite, offering genuine fire protection and the highest level of security.” Read more

Firearms

Follow Silencer Central to the Can O’ Gold and Win Big

Silencer Central, America’s largest suppressor retailer, wants to know if you feel lucky enough to bring home the Can O’ Gold. For the month of March, you can enter to win a special prize package that will have your friends green with envy. You’ll be over the rainbow with enjoyment as you shoot on mute with the specially finished Can O’ Gold.

“Giveaways are always fun to do as a company, especially when we get to step out of the box and do something special for our customers,” said Logan Hutchinson, Silencer Central Marketing Director. “When we saw the engineering team experimenting with color options for suppressors, we knew that a gold-colored BANISH can along with a green gun would be fun for a March giveaway. We worked with some amazing partners to come up with a prize package like no other.”

The prize list for the Can O’ Gold Giveaway is pretty impressive and worth more than $7,375. One lucky winner will take home: Read more

Contests, Firearms
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