CZ SHADOW 2 COMPACT Model

Kansas City, KS –

CZ SHADOW 2 COMPACT – A Smaller, Lighter, Optics-Ready DA/SA Competition Pistol

The new CZ SHADOW 2 COMPACT is the latest member in the CZ family of high-performance pistols. Designed with the same instinctive fit as CZ’s full-size flagship sport pistol – the

CZ SHADOW 2 – the CZ SHADOW 2 COMPACT has been specifically engineered for shooters who want a top-tier, highly accurate pistol that is easier to handle and carry. And as with all models in the CZ SHADOW 2 series, it is constructed from advanced materials and comes with match-ready features.

The CZ SHADOW 2 COMPACT retains the key, competition-proven features, accuracy, ergonomics, and handling that made its big brother so popular among elite sport shooters and contributed to its status as a world championship firearm, with numerous world championship titles under its belt in the IPSC Production and Production Optics divisions. The overall size of the CZ SHADOW 2 COMPACT is 7.5 (L) × 1.4 (W) × 5.4 (H) inches. A light and strong forged 7075 aluminum frame shaves precious ounces off the total weight, bringing its weight down to 2 lbs. As a result, it’s the perfect choice for all-day carry and concealed carry. Read more

Firearms

CCRKBA: “Seattle Mayor Exploits Triple Murder to Attack State Preemption”

BELLEVUE, WA – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s immediate reaction to Sunday’s triple homicide at a hookah lounge in the city’s Mount Baker area “was a predictable launch pad for an attack on Washington State’s model firearms preemption law,” the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said today.

“Instead of encouraging people to help police solve this terrible crime and bring the perpetrators to justice,” said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb, “Mayor Harrell reminds us he is ‘partnering’ with state lawmakers to ‘end state preemption over firearms’ so the city can adopt policies which, experience tells us, will only impact law-abiding citizens and not prevent a single tragedy.

“Bruce Harrell was on the city council in 2015 when they hastily adopted the city’s notorious tax on gun and ammunition sales,” Gottlieb recalled. “In the years since, homicides have more than doubled in Seattle, the gun tax revenue has never come close to the forecast and the mayor and his allies continue blaming guns when they should be blaming the people misusing those guns.

“Mayor Harrell seems to forget that Seattle did adopt a policy—the gun tax—on the promise it would help prevent gun-related violence and the past eight years have shown it to be a total failure,” he added. “Instead of talking about getting guns off the street, how about focusing on getting criminals off the street? Read more

Gun Control

Boat Sales Volume Down, Inventory Up Post-Pandemic

MIAMI, FL — The demand for boats remained strong during the first half of the year as inventory levels continue to recover from the pandemic-era buying surge, according to the latest market report from Boats Group. The global leader in online boating marketplaces analyzed data from its top sites, Boat Trader, YachtWorld and boats.com, from the first half of the year through 2019.

“Early indicators like days on the market, number of listings and overall boat value are contributing factors to understanding the health of the boating industry, and what we are seeing is a very positive trajectory,” said Courtney Chalmers, vice president of marketing at Boats Group. “Consumers have continued to show a high level of interest in boating, creating a favorable position for brokers and dealers as inventory levels ramp up.”

The industry continued to overcome inventory shortages, specifically in the larger boat segments, as the total volume of boats sold was down 9.8% compared to 2019. On the other hand, recovery is well underway as Boat Trader, YachtWorld and boats.com have collectively seen a growth of 56% in listings compared to the first half of 2022. Read more

Fishing

More Power for 2024 Yamaha WaveRunners

A new 1898cc (1.9L), four-stroke, four-cylinder, 16-valve High Output marine engine replaces the Yamaha 1.8L High Output motor that previously powered the FX Cruiser HO, FX HO, GP1800R HO and VX Cruiser HO models. This more powerful engine provides quicker and smoother acceleration and higher top-end speed. This is achieved through the engine’s increased displacement, optimised intake and exhaust paths, and a 10-percent larger throttle body for more power and torque. This new engine is paired with a new top loader intake grate on the FX HO and VX HO models for improved pickup and acceleration.
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General

AG Composites Privateer Stock on Field & Stream magazine’s Best New Rifle of 2023

Field & Stream magazine’s Best New Rifle of 2023, the Wilson Combat NULA Model 20, features an AG Composites hand painted Privateer composite stock in Kodiak Rogue camo. The “best new rifles of 2023” were announced in the magazine’s online version on August 16, 2023.

“We are more than excited both to have our stock chosen to be standard fare on the incredible NULA rifle, and that its contribution to the rifle’s overall accuracy and ease of handling has been recognized by the editors at Field & Stream,” said Matt Tandy, AG Composites owner. “This custom-crafted stock allows Wilson Combat to add a hinged floor plate, get the rifles out the door faster than ever before while maintaining world-class accuracy, and bring the price down more than 20 percent over the rifle’s original version. That’s a win for both the manufacturer and consumer.” Read more

Firearms

Annual Breeding Waterfowl Population Survey Estimates 32.3 Million Ducks

Total ducks and mallard numbers decline, but pintails and canvasbacks increase

BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — The breeding population of ducks declined 7% this spring, while pond counts dropped by 9% compared to last year, according to the 2023 Waterfowl Population Status report released Friday by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Those numbers resulted from the Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey, which has been conducted annually by the USFWS and Canadian Wildlife Service since 1955, except for 2020 and 2021 because of COVID-19 concerns. The survey, which is used to set hunting regulations throughout North America, estimated a breeding duck population of 32.3 million ducks in the traditional survey area, which is 7% less than 2022 and 9% below the long-term average. Importantly, the May pond count, a key indicator of duck habitat and potential production, showed 4.98 million ponds, a 9% decrease and 5% below the long-term average.

The numbers might seem discouraging on the surface, but Dr. Frank Rohwer, president and chief scientist of Delta Waterfowl puts forth an important reminder: “We don’t hunt the breeding population. We hunt the fall flight, which is made of the breeding population plus this year’s duck production. Duck production is the key to the upcoming hunting season.” Read more

Wildlife

Wisconsin: DNR Stocks Great Lakes to Improve Angling

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to help enhance fish populations in Lake Michigan and Lake Superior through its 2023 stocking efforts.

“The fisheries of the Great Lakes provide world-class fishing opportunities for our stakeholders,” said Brad Eggold, DNR Great Lakes District Fisheries Supervisor. “We continue to assess the fish populations of the Great Lakes and stock appropriate numbers and species of fish to build on the success that started over five decades ago.”

Stocking efforts will continue throughout the year, including stocking 50,000 brook trout, 44,468 brown trout and 258,228 coho salmon into the Great Lakes, to ensure the 2023 stocking quotas are fulfilled.

Since the start of 2023, DNR fisheries staff have stocked the following fish into the Great Lakes:

LAKE MICHIGAN

    • 405,532 brown trout
    • 1,386,492 Chinook salmon
    • 241,772 coho salmon
    • 7,681 muskellunge
    • 522,852 rainbow trout

LAKE SUPERIOR

  • 174,906 brown trout
  • 58,300 lake trout
  • 40,816 splake
  • 100,000 walleye

During this year’s data entry, DNR staff discovered that approximately 4,200 additional steelhead yearlings stocked into Lake Michigan in 2022 had not been recorded in the database. The database has since been updated to reflect this addition to the fishery.

Read more fast facts about our Great Lakes stocking efforts on this DNR publication.

You can find previous years’ fish stocking information for Lake Michigan and Lake Superior on the DNR fisheries webpage.

Fishing

Kinsey’s Offers Exclusive CVA Scout Pistol in 350 Legend

MOUNT JOY, PA – Kinsey’s Inc., a leading distributor in the archery and firearms industry, is thrilled to announce the release of their exclusive CVA Scout Pistol. This handcrafted masterpiece combines state-of-the-art engineering and unparalleled aesthetics, perfectly aligning with Kinsey’s and CVA’s commitment to quality and innovation.

The CVA Scout pistol is a single shot, break action, exposed hammer pistol in 350 Legend. It features cerakote sniper gray metalwork and a fluted and ported barrel. It also includes a weaver rail for mounting optics. The pistol’s grip and foregrip are crafted in Veil Alpine camo.

The exclusive CVA Scout Pistol is now available for purchase, and it promises to redefine standards in firearm design and functionality. This limited-edition offering is available exclusively through Kinsey’s Inc.

Steve Mullinax, National Sales Manager for CVA, commented on the partnership stating, “We at CVA are excited to partner with Kinsey’s Inc. to bring you this exclusive 350 legend Scout pistol. It’s incredible accuracy and lightweight configuration make it the perfect choice for chasing deer in the deep woods. Get yours today, only available at Kinsey’s.”

To purchase the Kinsey’s Exclusive CVA Scout Pistol — visit their webstore:

CVA Scout Pistol 350 Legend

Kinsey’s Exclusive CVA Scout Pistol Product Specs:

Caliber: .350 Legend

Camo: Veil Alpine

Cerakote: Sniper Gray

Barrel: 14″ Fluted Stainless Steel with Threaded Barrel and Muzzle brake

Item #: 1209763

Firearms

Grizzly Bear Relocated to Reduce Conflict Potential

After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured and relocated an adult male grizzly bear on Aug. 15.

The bear was captured for livestock depredation northwest of Thermopolis on private land. The bear was relocated to the Five Mile Creek drainage approximately 41 miles west of Cody.

Bears are relocated in accordance with state and federal law and regulation, and Game and Fish is required to update the public whenever a bear is relocated.

WHY RELOCATION?

Grizzly bear relocation is a management tool large carnivore biologists use to minimize conflicts between humans and grizzly bears. It is critical to managing the expanding population of grizzly bears in Wyoming. Read more

Wildlife

New Bushnell Match Pro ED 15×56 Binocular Now Shipping

Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, is now shipping the Match Pro ED 15×56 binocular, a premium optic designed for precision and competition rifle shooters. Designed from the ground up to offer unparalleled image quality and resolution, the Match Pro ED binoculars offer ED Prime glass and the market’s only proprietary, rotating Shot-Call MRAD reticle in a high-magnification binocular.

Since being introduced, the Match Pro ED 15×56 binocular has become a game-changer on the competitive circuit. Bushnell pro shooter Robert Brantley has used the Match Pro ED binocular in recent PRS matches where he’s won four consecutive Tactical Division titles.

“The new Match Pro binos offer the perfect setup for spotting and calling shots on the range,” said Brantley. “They offer the all-day comfort of your favorite binos with the ability to fine tune corrections with the Shot-Call reticle. It truly does offer the best of everything and I’m not ever going back to shooting without them.” Read more

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