Traditions Firearms New Pro Series Now Shipping

Traditions® Performance Firearms is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated Pro Series is now officially shipping! Models are available in the industry-leading NitroFire® series, the popular and affordable Pursuit™ XT series, and the performance-driven centerfire Outfitter G3 line.

The Pro Series is ideal for hunters and shooters seeking a customizable firearm. With an adjustable cheek piece that can be easily raised or lowered by turning a screw on the stock and a length of pull that can be modified by adding or removing spacers from the buttstock, these features ensure a tailored fit for enhanced comfort while shooting.

All Pro Series models come equipped with a threaded barrel, allowing for the use of a muzzle brake. The Pro Series Muzzle Brake, compatible with NitroFire® and Pursuit™ XT models, can be purchased separately and significantly reduces recoil while enabling shooters to maintain sight of their target, thanks to side-porting that diverts smoke. The Outfitter G3 Pro Series includes a muzzle brake as a standard feature.

The Pro Series is available at distributors, independent retailers, and mass merchants nationwide with the MSRP ranging from $469.95 to $749.95

For more information about the Pro Series, visit www.traditionsfirearms.com.

Firearms

PARD Optics to Release Ocelot and Pantera Thermal Scopes

PARD Optics, a leader in digital Thermal & Night Vision is preparing to release its most technically advanced line of thermal scopes to date – Ocelot and Pantera.

PARD is excited to announce NEW product introductions and product upgrades that will be launched July/August 2024. In an effort to constantly provide cutting edge technical performance for our retail partners and the industry’s highest value proposition to the end consumer, PARD has committed to introducing a brand new line of 480×360/20mK thermal scopes under the new Ocelot and Pantera families. This 480×360/20mK line of thermal scopes is not currently offered by any other brand in the industry.

FACTORY#: OC4-35/LRF

UPC: 850050408697

DESCRIPTION: Ocelot 480 35mm lens Thermal Imaging Scope w/LRF

2024 MAP: $2,499.00 Read more

Optics

Moultrie Debuts Edge 2 and Edge 2 Pro

The brand expands its award-winning Edge series of trail cameras

Moultrie, the leading innovator in trail camera and feeder technology, expands its award-winning Edge series of cameras with two new introductions: the Edge 2 and Edge 2 Pro. The Edge 2 and the Edge 2 Pro are available for purchase now at www.MoultrieProducts.com and at authorized Moultrie dealers.

The Edge 2 expands on the premium performance of the original Edge camera to provide a more powerful and feature-rich experience at an outstanding value. The Edge 2 delivers many of the industry-leading benefits the Edge Series is known for, including Auto Connect Technology and built-in memory, while introducing an all-new On-Demand feature enabling users to trigger a photo or video within the Moultrie Mobile App which will be available shortly after capture. Image quality has also been enhanced with 36MP photos and FHD 1080p video featuring audio and an expanded 50-foot field of view, and an advanced low-glow IR LED array for improved night images. Edge 2 performance was further boosted with a 0.4 trigger speed and an updated PIR for improved trigger accuracy (MSRP $99.99). Read more

Hunting, Optics

Kent Cartridge Introduces Fasteel+ Bayou Blend

Kent Cartridge, a trusted manufacturer of superior shotgun ammunition for over 25 years, is excited to announce the launch of Fasteel+ Bayou Blend. This innovative new shotshell is specifically designed for duck hunters seeking exceptional performance and value. Destined to become the “Do-It-All Duck Load,” Fasteel+ Bayou Blend combines high-velocity precision plated steel shot with advanced corrosion-resistant materials, ensuring lethal patterns and unmatched reliability.

Building on the success of the Fasteel+ line, Bayou Blend features a layered shot combination of #3 and #5 precision-plated steel shot, tailor-made for your favorite honey hole. Engineered for ultra-reliable performance in harsh conditions, Fasteel+ Bayou Blend ensures industry-leading patterns, devastating lethality, and premium performance at an unbeatable price. From early season Teal to late season mallards, Bayou Blend covers the bases, making it the ultimate choice from September through January.

Key Features of Fasteel+ Bayou Blend: Read more

Ammunition

Millennium Marine Beach Buggy

Millennium Marine® is proud to announce the introduction of its latest innovation, the Millennium Marine Beach Buggy, unveiled at the ICAST 2024 trade show in Orlando, Florida.

The Millennium Marine Beach Buggy is designed to elevate the outdoor experience for anglers, beachgoers, and outdoor enthusiasts. This versatile buggy comes equipped with eight rod holders, valve stems for easy inflation, an adjustable stabilizer stand, an ergonomic hauling handle, and a built-in measuring stick. Additionally, it offers optional accessories such as an umbrella holder and a cup holder for added convenience.

Constructed from anodized aluminum and composite materials, the Beach Buggy is both lightweight and durable, weighing just 39 lbs. Its compact, condensed dimensions are 10 inches in height, 19 inches in width, and 47 inches in length, making it easy to transport and store. When assembled, it expands to 28 inches in height, 37 inches in width, and 62 inches in length, providing ample space for all your gear. Read more

Fishing

New Name, Same Fish: Largemouth Bass Are Now Florida Bass

Genetics studies confirmed what many anglers and biologists have believed for a long time – Florida bass are special! Florida’s most popular freshwater game fish has a new name. The American Fisheries Society established the Florida bass as a separate species from the largemouth bass. This means that in most of Florida (except the western Panhandle) what was known as a largemouth bass is now called a Florida bass.

This name change will affect how the fish is referred to in regulations and other communications. However, it will not affect anglers fishing for this iconic freshwater sport fish.

According to the recent research publication by Yale University, the study used advanced genetic analysis and determined Florida bass to be its own species. The research also identified the range of Florida bass to be larger than once believed, including not only Florida, but also parts of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.

The scientific names of these two bass also changed. Largemouth bass, previously Micropterus salmoides, is now the scientific name for Florida bass. Largemouth bass are now Micropterus nigricans. Read more

Fishing

SAF Files Memorandum Supporting Motion for Summary Judgement in NY Gun Ban

Attorneys representing two New York state residents challenging the state’s ban on so-called “assault weapons” have filed a memorandum in support of their earlier motion for summary judgment.

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and Firearms Policy Coalition are supporting the case, known as Lane v. Rocah. The case challenges the ban on so-called “assault weapons” in New York state. This motion also opposes a cross-motion from the defendants for summary judgment Plaintiffs are represented by attorneys Adam Kraut at the Second Amendment Foundation in Bellevue, Wash., Cody J. Wisniewski in Las Vegas, and Nicholas J. Rotsko at FLUET in Tysons, Va. The memorandum was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

In their memorandum, SAF attorneys show the state is relying on arguments which are either easily discredited, or essentially nullified by the Supreme Court’s Bruen ruling in 2022 which rejected “interest balancing” in tests of Second Amendment restrictions.

“The state is trying to make arguments which have already been rejected by the Supreme Court,” noted SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “New York’s arguments reflect a stubborn resistance to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the 2022 Bruen ruling.”

“New York is arguing that modern semiautomatic rifles are ‘dangerous and unusual,’ merely because they resemble military weapons,” noted SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut. “Yet, such firearms are in common use across the country for all types of legitimate use, from personal and home defense to competition, hunting and recreational shooting.” Read more

Gun Control

Major Milestone Reached In The Recovery Of One Of North America’s Rarest Birds

As the sun rose over the central Florida prairie on July 16th, a tiny bird took a tentative hop into conservation history. If you blinked, you might have missed the release of the 1,000th conservation-bred Florida grasshopper sparrow into the wild, marking a major milestone for one of North America’s most endangered birds. Accompanied by nine other sparrows, the 1,000th sparrow joined its wild counterparts at Avon Park Air Force Range.

A decade ago the Florida grasshopper sparrow population was on the brink of extinction due to habitat loss and other threats. In response, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, White Oak Conservation, Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, U.S. Air Force and other partners launched a comprehensive conservation and recovery program.

“The recovery and release program diverted the extinction of the Florida grasshopper sparrow,” said Adrienne Fitzwilliam, lead sparrow research scientist at the FWC’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. “The success of such a considerable effort has been possible due to continued collaboration.” Partners have dedicated substantial resources to the recovery of the Florida grasshopper sparrow, including funds from the foundation’s “Conserve Wildlife” license plate, and it’s having an impact. Read more

Wildlife

The Ultimate Birdhouse Reference

The new book, Making Bird-Friendly Birdhouses, provides a wealth of information about cavity nesting birds and the birdhouses they need.
An example of the detailed, step-by-step, photo-illustrated pages that make this book so helpful and informative.

A new book for all birders clearly describes the step-by-step process of building birdhouses and nest boxes using the best possible plans, plus so much more. The photo-illustrated “how-to directions” come in the form of the new book: Making Bird-Friendly Birdhouses, authored by Mel Toellner and Matt Maguire. Anyone interested in birds, especially cavity nesting birds, will find this book captivating and an essential part of their birding references. There are 88 species of cavity nesting birds in North America, and providing nest boxes is essential to their conservation and well-being as individual species.

As popular as birdhouses are, many are designed with aesthetics in mind rather than a given bird species’ requirements, safety, and preferences. Making Bird-Friendly Birdhouses will help anyone provide the right birdhouse for the birds you are trying to attract by providing an appropriately designed birdhouse. The authors provide step-by-step instructions for each of 15-plus projects to create bird-safe birdhouses, including nest boxes for bluebirds, wrens, chickadees, owls, purple martins, and more. Even if you aren’t interested in “building” a birdhouse, the information in this book will help you make the best selection when buying one. Read more

Wildlife

Wildland fire and equipment professionals invited to October Roscommon Equipment Center workshop

Join Michigan Department of Natural Resources Roscommon Equipment Center staff Oct. 7-11 at the state’s Forest Fire Experiment Station for an in-depth firefighting equipment workshop. Register soon; space is limited to 16 attendees.

The workshop, which provides equipment demonstrations and networking opportunities, is ideal for fire department chiefs, equipment program leaders and other wildland fire professionals.

Activities will include:

  • Facility tour – Learn about available design and testing assistance.
  • Field day – Operate Michigan DNR equipment on experiment station testing grounds.
  • Off-site visit to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario – A valid passport or enhanced driver’s license is needed for international border crossing.
  • Presentation – Each attendee should prepare a 10- to 15-minute presentation related to fire equipment to foster idea sharing.

To register, email Dave Stockoski by Aug. 31.

The DNR will provide ground transportation to and from Roscommon from the Traverse City Airport and to field activities. Hotel blocks will be arranged by DNR staff in Roscommon, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Traverse City. Flights, hotel and meal expenses will be covered by attendees.

The Roscommon Equipment Center program serves state and local firefighting agencies across the nation through specialized equipment testing, design and development.

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