NDA Premieres ‘Identifying Antlerless Deer in the Field’ Video and Quiz

The National Deer Association is pleased to announce the premiere of a new educational video project, “How to Identify Antlerless Deer in the Field,” produced in partnership with The Bearded Buck. The 17-minute video uses live footage of wild whitetail deer in order to teach viewers how to separate adult does from younger does and doe fawns from buck fawns. The video includes an 18-deer quiz at the end.

Balancing a deer population with the habitat and available food requires harvesting the appropriate number of does. This may be a lot in some areas, a few in others and none in more isolated cases. Being able to separate the does by age in the field allows hunters to selectively harvest antlerless deer–whether their goal is to harvest more mature does and reduce the deer herd, or harvest younger does and allow the deer herd to grow.

In this new video, NDA Chief Conservation Officer and wildlife biologist Kip Adams shares tips on how to separate adult does from younger does in the field–and even how to identify fawns (deer under 1 year of age) as does or bucks. Read more

Hunting

GOA, GOF Join Gun Owners of California in Suit Challenging California’s Brand New Anti-Concealed Carry Law

Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) teamed up with Gun Owners of California (GOC) to promptly serve California AG Rob Bonta in a lawsuit challenging portions of SB 2, a bill that anti-gun Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law yesterday. This unconstitutional legislation was passed in response to the Bruen decision (which ended the state’s draconian “may-issue” policy), and among other provisions would:

  • Enact highly restrictive “sensitive locations” where concealed carrying would be prohibited, including all private property unless expressly permitted by the owner;
  • Require 16 hours of training;
  • And significantly increase the costs associated with securing a permit.

This suit specifically goes after the “sensitive locations” provision of the law. Read more

Gun Control

Team Barrett’s Justin Wolf Takes 2nd at King of 2 Miles with New Barrett Rifle

Barrett Firearms announces Justin Wolf and spotter James Archer’s 2nd place finish at the global 2023 King of 2 Miles competition, held at the NRA Whittington Center on September 22-24, 2023. What makes this result even more impressive is that Wolf was 1 of only 3 competitors who successfully engaged all 7 targets, the farthest being 3526 yards in the finals with a new Barrett rifle chambered in .416 Barrett using 500 grain Cutting Edge Lazer Bullets.

The three-day event attracts the world’s best marksmen and is regarded as the ultimate proving ground for long-range shooting, pushing the boundaries of precision and equipment performance. Of 69 competitors, Barrett represented 11% of rifles competing in the extreme long range event yet reflected 21% of the global Top 14 finalists. Barrett’s competing rifle system was the only factory configured product represented in this year’s competition that typically showcases custom-built rifles.

Wolf said the results were a testament to the new Barrett rifle’s exceptional precision and the promise it holds for the future of long-range shooting. “It’s always amazing to shoot big ELR events like this. The feeling of accomplishment of making the finals and having this success with the new Barrett equipment is second to none.”

Bryan James, President of Barrett Firearms, said: “Justin’s performance with our rifle at the King of 2 Miles competition is a source of immense pride for Barrett. It is a testament to our unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in long-range shooting. We look forward to officially unveiling this innovation to the world at the 2024 SHOT Show and bringing the same capability to the hands of marksmen who demand nothing but the best.”

Barrett Firearms invites media, industry professionals, and shooting enthusiasts to visit their booth #10344 or Industry Day at the Range during the 2024 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 23–26, 2024, where they can experience the new product firsthand and learn more about this revolutionary rifle’s specifications and capabilities. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms

Bow Spider Introduces the Crossbow Spider

Bow Spider, the quickest and easiest bow retrieval system on the market, is pleased to announce the long anticipated introduction of the Crossbow Spider. This new system is designed to accommodate most crossbows on the market today.

Crafted with meticulous precision, utilizing premium materials, the Crossbow Spider offers an innovative design with an exceptionally durable construction that is built to withstand the rigors of the outdoors, providing a reliable and long-lasting solution for various forms of transportation. It is proudly made in the USA, embodying the continued Bow Spider commitment to exceptional craftmanship of its products.

“Our customers have been so pleased with the Bow Spider, but many shoot crossbows as well or have entirely switched to them,” said David Merrill, owner. “Carrying a crossbow in the field can be very cumbersome. The new Crossbow Spider alleviates all those problems and makes it safe, comfortable, and easy for anyone to use.”

There is no doubt that crossbow hunting has grown in popularity across the country. In 2016, 15 percent of the archery harvest was attributed to crossbow hunters and by 2021 it had grown to 51.5 percent. In fact, you will find loyal crossbow hunters in just about every state and in every age bracket today. This is why Bow Spider is introducing the new Crossbow Spider.

Like the original Bow Spider, the Crossbow Spider features the ingenious design that allows the user to carry the bow hands-free. It is no longer necessary to carry a case or a sling – now you can effortlessly navigate your hunting grounds or archery range with your crossbow securely and conveniently stored on your side or your pack. You can also securely store your crossbow with the Crossbow Spider in your car, your treestand, at home or hunting camp. Read more

Archery

NDA Announces Gear for Deer Sweepstakes with QuietKat

The National Deer Association and QuietKat are thrilled to announce the launch of the Gear for Deer Sweepstakes—an exciting opportunity for outdoor lovers to contribute to wildlife conservation and win incredible prizes. The sweepstakes will directly support the National Deer Association’s mission, with all proceeds going towards securing a sustainable future for wild deer, preserving vital wildlife habitats and ensuring hunting’s legacy for generations to come.

Participants can enter the sweepstakes by visiting https://deerassociation.com/gearfordeer and selecting from any of the entry options below: Read more

Contests

Liberty Ammunition “Ammo Comparison Series”

Bradenton, FL

Liberty Ammunition focuses solely on self-defense ammunition and makes the best self-defense ammunition. What most people don’t know is ammunition performance can be calculated in foot pounds of energy.

SAAMI calculates kinetic energy of a projectile based on the general equation for kinetic energy, Ek=½mv2. Their formula expresses energy in foot pounds. Their calculation is: E=(W*V2)/(14000*gc). (W=weight of projectile, in grains; V = velocity, in feet per second; gc= gravitational constant, 32.174 ft/s2)

Gary Ramey – CEO of Liberty Ammunition noted: “We started as a development house for the government and have created the best ammunition. While other companies make generic ammunition, Liberty Ammo is built to perform.”

Ramey added; “Most people do not understand the differences in ammunition. So we will publish the results by brand and wrap it up with a comparison for all brands by caliber.” Read more

Ammunition

CCRKBA: Newsom Signs “Extremist Anti-Gun Measure”

BELLEVUE, WA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signing of extremist gun control measures Tuesday amounts to a giant leap backwards from protecting public safety and the rights of law-abiding citizens, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said.

“Gavin Newsom continues to blame gun owners for problems he is not addressing as the state’s chief executive,” said CCRKBA Managing Director Andrew Gottlieb. “Instead of cracking down on law-abiding gun owners by signing Senate Bill 2, which restricts lawful concealed carry, and Assembly Bill 2, creating an 11 percent excise tax on firearms and ammunition, he should be focusing his attention on the people committing crimes.”

Gottlieb said both measures are likely to be found unconstitutional, but in the meantime, Golden State residents will be penalized for crimes they didn’t commit. Read more

Gun Control

Whitetails Unlimited Offers Whitetail Watch Signs

Whitetail Watch is an anti-poaching initiative created by Whitetails Unlimited to improve hunter/landowner relations and reduce the crime of poaching. To curb this illegal activity, participating landowners will post Whitetail Watch signs on their property. These signs will serve as visible reminders to poachers that citizens are on the watch and suspicious activity will be reported to the wildlife law enforcement.

Whitetail Watch property signs are made from PVC, measuring 11.25 inches on a side, and are white with red and black printing. Decals matching the sign, measuring 3.5 inches on a side, are also available. The signs and decals are suitable for use anywhere in the United States.

The recommended posting distance for Whitetail Watch signs is one sign for every 300 feet of road frontage or four signs per 40 acres.

To order complimentary Whitetail Watch signs or decals, please call Whitetails Unlimited National Headquarters at 920.743.6777 or send an email to nh@whitetailsunlimited.com. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

The Taurus GX4 Carry

Introducing the Taurus GX4 Carry: Your New Everyday Defense Solution

Bainbridge, GA —— Taurus USA proudly announces the launch of the highly anticipated Taurus GX4 Carry, the latest addition to the award-winning GX4 series. Setting itself apart from its micro-compact sibling, the Taurus GX4 Carry boasts a larger, but compact frame, delivering the perfect balance of capacity and concealability for armed citizens.

Key Features of the Taurus GX4 Carry: Read more

Firearms
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