Federal Ammunition Announces New Hi-Bird Upland Loads with Fiber Wad

Federal Ammunition announces a new line extension to its popular Hi-Bird upland game hunting product line. Hi-Bird Fiber (Paper) Wad’s cellulose wad construction helps minimize plastic left in the field, yet still offers the same hard-hitting performance as the original.

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“The patented design of the fiber over-powder wad creates an effective gas seal, and the paper shot cup is designed to prevent barrel/shot contact and improve pattern performance,” said Dan Compton, Federal Shotshell Product Line Director. “Additionally, the overall fiber/paper wad system design helps reduce a shooter’s environmental impact on high-volume shoots.”

The new 12-gauge, No. 5 load’s high velocity (1,330 fps) and specially formulated lead shot produce downrange energy and pattern density that efficiently takes down birds at all shootable ranges. It’s available in 25-count boxes with an MSRP of $24.99. Read more

Ammunition

NSSF Praises Congress for Bipartisan Rebuke of President Biden’s Hunter Education Attacks

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, praised the U.S. Congress for the swift and overwhelmingly decisive vote to rebuke President Joe Biden’s unprecedented move to defund scholastic hunter education and archery programs available for youths. The U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 5110, the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, in a 424-1 vote and the U.S. Senate hot-lined the legislation, passing it by unanimous consent. The legislation, introduced by U.S. Reps. Mark Green (R-Tenn.) and Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) is now headed to President Biden’s desk for consideration.

The White House has not signaled whether the president will sign or veto the legislation. However, Congress approved the bill in a rare and overwhelming veto-proof majority. Should the president veto the legislation, Congress could override the president’s veto and enact the law.

“This is a tremendous victory for true and proven firearm safety, as well as a reminder of how Congress can unite to protect the American public from special-interest driven agendas,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “This should have never been an issue. Congress never wrote into the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act that hunter education and archery programs were ineligible for funding. That was a unilateral decision to appease gun control and anti-hunting special interests. It was an unforced error that the Biden administration refused to acknowledge. Congress, as the representatives of the people, has spoken and spoken loudly and clearly.” Read more

Gun Control

Buck Knives Offers Bird Hunting Tips

Buck Knives, Inc., a widely recognized global leader in the hunting, outdoor, and everyday carry (EDC) knife markets, offers up these tips to mourning dove and upland hunters across America:

*Scout early and often: When hunting doves, remember that as weather changes and food sources diminish, the birds change flight and feeding patterns. Scouting for flocks of doves roosting in trees without leaves will tell you where they are gathering, and observing will often reveal where those birds are going for food or water. Quality binoculars aid in this effort. Remember also that dove hunting seasons are open beyond the opening day or weekend.

* Pause often: When hunting upland species like ruffed and spruce grouse, walk slowly and pause often. During midday periods, these grouse often rest in trees and often times the birds will sit motionless and watch as you walk past. Pausing can cause the birds to panic and take flight—and reveal their presence. When you pause, be ready for action. Always remember to load your shotgun!

*Choose the right knife for your after-success chores. Read more

Cutlery

Take a Bite Out of the Chill While Waiting for a Bite on the Line

When winter hits, outdoor activities do not end. With the cold weather comes a wide range of unique activities that many enjoy. In the northern part of the United States and Canada, ice fishing is a wildly popular activity. The amount of preparation and time spent ranges wildly from person to person. But one thing is clear; it is cold.

THAW helps combat frigid temperatures by offering a wide range of dual-use items to keep users warm. When ice fishing, temperatures can dip wildly low. The Heated Seat Pad provides an alternative to sitting on cold plastic, nylon, or ice. With an optional rechargeable battery bank, the Heated Seat Pad can provide warmth for your derrière for up to 5 hours while offering plenty of comfort with the 2-inch padding. The waterproof construction makes this an excellent choice for the ice fishing hobbyist. Read more

Fishing, Hunting

No silver carp eDNA in new St. Joseph River samples

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that no silver carp environmental DNA was found in a Sept. 6 resampling of the St. Joseph River.

Following notification that one of 220 samples taken on the St. Joseph River in June by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service contained eDNA from invasive silver carp, the area was resampled.

A total of 220 new samples were collected from stretches of the river between Lake Michigan and Berrien Springs, and according to the USFWS, none of the samples tested positive for bighead or silver carp eDNA. These species of invasive carp are not known to be in the Great Lakes basin, and this sampling provides an early detection process for their potential presence.

Testing for eDNA involves collecting water samples throughout a river or lake and analyzing each sample for silver or bighead carp genetic material. Repeated sampling is used to verify results and to assess whether the detections may have come from a live fish. Read more
Fishing

9 Great Prizes in Project ChildSafe’s Firearm Safety Sweepstakes

The Project ChildSafe® Safety Sweepstakes is underway to raise funds for Project ChildSafe, a national firearm safety education program that helps save lives and keeps families and communities safer. Project ChildSafe is a program of NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association.

The sweepstakes is open to everyone! Enter today for a chance to win one of the following nine prizes:

    • Vault Pro Silver Eagle Series SE-740 Gun Safe; MSRP: $4,900, shipping included
    • Bass Pro Shops Gift Card; Value: $2,500
    • Celerant Cumulus Retail POS Software (12 months); Value: $2,200
    • Franchi Affinity 3 Turkey Shotgun; MSRP: $1,200
    • OpticsPlanet: Headrest Safe (2 His & Hers); MSRP: $978
    • Ruger 6927 Rifle; MSRP: $630
    • Brazen Sports Watch; MSRP: $550
    • GTM/CZY-02 Vintage Messenger Bag; MSRP: $210.95
    • Yeti Tumbler; MSRP: $40

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Contests

Dorsey Covers How Ballot Box Biology Bypasses the Expertise of State Wildlife Officials

Is the traditional role of state fish and wildlife agencies coming to an end? That is increasingly the question as some of the nation’s most important–and often controversial—issues are no longer being decided by wildlife professionals whose charter it is to manage natural resources for the greater good. Instead, animal welfare groups and others have staked a clear strategy to circumvent state agencies through the referendum process. That is, if you want to ban mountain lion hunting or introduce wolves to a state, you have only to collect signatures from a population generally easy to sway with emotional media campaigns and overwhelm your opponents on election day– poor outcomes for people and wildlife be damned.

Some 26 states across the country allow citizens to propose legislation through the referendum process, part of the signature reforms of the Progressive Era—a form of so-called direct democracy where the people, not special interests, are supposed to make governing decisions. Instead, referendums have become rife with special interest influence. The referendum process has been especially embraced in the West where some of the country’s most challenging wildlife issues reside—including battles over what to do about burgeoning mountain lion, grizzly, and wolf populations. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Vortex Introduces Impact 4000 Ballistic Rail-Mounted Laser Rangefinder

NEW ALL-IN-ONE BALLISTIC PROBLEM SOLVER FOR PRECISION COMPETITORS AND OPEN-COUNTRY HUNTERS

With proper tools and training, hitting long-range targets with repeatable accuracy under pressure comes down to total control of the variables—range, ballistics, and environmental conditions—that impact the trajectory of your bullet.

Meant for precision shooting and open-terrain hunting, the new Impact® 4000 Ballistic Rail-Mounted Laser Rangefinder takes the guesswork out of long-range shooting with quick, accurate ballistic corrections— everything you need to generate point-and-shoot solutions without coming off the gun. Read more

Optics

trigalight Offers an Illuminating Solution for Your Blade

trigalight, a brand of mb-microtec ag and the World’s market leader for the manufacturing and distribution of self-powered illumination technology, is proud to announce the immediate availability of their new knife illumination system to the U.S. market. The patented safety system incorporates trigalight’s self-powered illumination tritium capillaries into both the back-lock, or liner-lock, and knife shaft.

The revolutionary design is routed in trigalight’s continued commitment to be the first choice of professionals. The self-powered illuminated capillary in the knife shaft provides a safe, quick and assured visual indication that the knife is folded in the safe position during times of low visibility. Conversely, the self-powered illuminated tritium capillary located in the back-lock, or liner-lock, of the knife is user-friendly to operate and allows users to visually locate their knife in a low-light situations, preventing any potential of losing the knife. Read more

Cutlery

Heritage Manufacturing Presents the SETTLER Family

[Bainbridge, GA] – Heritage Manufacturing, celebrated for its commitment to the timeless appeal of Western-style firearms, proudly presents its debut collection of classic case-hardened lever action guns – the SETTLER family. This series includes the Heritage SETTLER (20-inch), Heritage SETTLER Compact (16.5-inch), and the Heritage Mares Leg (12.5-inch), marking a significant milestone as Heritage Manufacturing introduces its first-ever lever action firearms designed to offer simplicity, reliability, and an authentic Old West experience. Read more

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