Wyoming’s Elk, Mule Deer & Other Wildlife Receive $10.7 Million Boost

Wyoming’s elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope and other wildlife populations are getting a helping hand thanks to an allocation of $10,764,859 from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners. The grant funding supports 33 projects across the Cowboy State.

“There continues to be a great need to restore aspen, fight noxious weeds, establish wildlife-friendly fencing and create public access for hunting and other recreational activities,” said Blake Henning, RMEF chief conservation officer. “This funding will help all those efforts while also bolstering scientific research and advancing Wyoming’s traditional hunting lifestyle.”

Twenty-three conservation projects will benefit 17,643 acres of habitat, including land protection and public access, while the other 10 are focused on outdoor and hunting heritage efforts. Read more

Wildlife

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Announces Full Fishing Closures and Hoot-Owl Restrictions

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers that full fishing closures and hoot-owl restrictions will be in effect starting July 26 on portions of some rivers and creeks in western and southwestern Montana. Full fishing closures prohibit all fishing. Hoot-owl restrictions close all fishing daily from 2 p.m. to midnight. The restrictions will stay in effect until conditions improve. Read more

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Multiple agencies, national forests working toward constructing elevated wildlife crossings in northern Arizona

An example of an elevated wildlife highway crossing near the Arizona-Nevada state line.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Kaibab and Coconino national forests are seeking public comments about a proposal to install up to three new wildlife highway crossings in northern Arizona, pending funding availability. The goal: keep motorists safe and allow wildlife to safely cross interstates.

The proposal, brought forward by the Arizona Game and Fish Department in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Transportation, is based on years of study.

The proposed crossings would be located on Interstate 17 south of Kachina Village, on I-17 north of the Willard Springs exit and on I-40 west of Parks. Read more

Wildlife

IHEA-USA Announces QuietKat Apex Pro Fundraising Raffle

The IHEA-USA announced today that it is raffling off a QuietKat Apex Pro electric bike, which was generously donated to them by QuietKat.

The Apex Pro is one of the most capable hunting and hauling e-bikes built by QuietKat and offers all the latest features like a 1000w motor and an industry leading 100 lbs hauling capacity. With hydraulic disc brakes, 4.5” tires, and a wide assortment of accessories for your hunt, the Apex Pro will efficiently and quickly haul the game back to camp or the truck with minimal effort.

“QuietKat’s generous donation will allow us to further IHEA-USA projects that ensure new hunters get safely into the field and offer them additional resources to learn to hunt outside the Hunter Education classroom,” states Alex Baer, Executive Director of the IHEA-USA. “The opportunity to raffle this and offer it to our audience and the general public is greatly appreciated. We sincerely thank QuietKat for this generous donation.”

Raffle tickets are now available through the IHEA-USA website for only $20.00 each. Only 250 tickets will be sold. The raffle will net the IHEA-USA $5,000 for its general fund to support its research and develop resources supporting Hunter Education and R3 Initiatives. Read more

General

Zanders Offers Exclusive CVA CASCADE Rifles in 350 Legend & .450 Bushmaster

Zanders, a national distributor located in Sparta, Illinois, is proud to announce an exclusive CVA CASCADE rifle in a 350 Legend caliber and .450 Bushmaster. Both will be offered in a Bronze Cerakote® and Realtree Excape™ camo pattern. These CVA rifles will also come with a cartridge limiter magazine for IL compliance.

The CVA CASCADE rifle comes with many features which include a 4140 carbon steel threaded barrel 5/8×24” and is finished in Cerakote® burnt bronze metal finish.

The bolt design incorporates a 70° throw for smooth and fast operation, plus generous scope clearance. The two-position safety is conveniently located for natural and instantaneous operation. And loading the rifle is a breeze with its four-round, flush-fit, detachable magazine (extra magazines available from CVA).

The stock is fiberglass reinforced and has a SoftTouch finish, for easy gripping, even in the harshest weather conditions. The buttstock has adjustable length of pull by way of a removable spacer – making the CASCADE™ an ideal gun for still growing youths, small-statured adults, or even the full-sized hunter who wants to shorten his stock to accommodate heavy winter clothing. The rifle also comes with dual front swivel studs, which allow for the use of both a sling and a bipod at the same time. Read more

Firearms

Wilson Combat SFT9 Lightrail

Berryville, AR

Wilson Combat, the leading manufacturer of custom firearms and accessories since 1977, is proud to announce the the SFT9 Lightrail. Durable… Dependable… Concealable… With Rock Solid Reliability! Now available with a lightrail frame option.

This new double stack 9mm handgun offers a unique blend of classic double stack design mixed with modern reliability enhancements that improve handling and shooting performance for shooters of all skill levels.

DURABLE: The foundation of the SFT9 begins as a solid block of the highest quality T6-7075 Aluminum that is precision machined on computer-controlled machining centers until all that remains is the finished one-piece solid frame. The solid frame design is more rugged than other firearm designs with a modular grip/frame construction and thinner, with a width of only 1.155 inches. The reduced diameter of the Wilson Combat Solid Frame along with the TRAK grip strap texture improves recoil control and reduces muzzle flip during rapid fire. Read more

Firearms

CCRKBA Applauds Rep. Bice’s Inquiry into IRS Militarization

BELLEVUE, WA – The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms today applauded Oklahoma Congresswoman Stephanie Bice for requesting information from the Internal Revenue Service about the weapons and accessories it has purchased in recent years, turning the tax agency into what appears to be a quasi-military operation.

Rep. Bice sent a letter to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, inquiring about the account(s) IRS used to purchase “weapons, gear, and ammunition,” and “data on the types of modifications to IRS-issued weapons that have been approved…” She has asked for a reply within five business days.

“Congresswoman Bice isn’t the only one who wants some answers,” said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb. “As we noted more than a month ago, the IRS has reportedly spent $2.3 million on ammunition, nearly $475,000 on Smith & Wesson rifles, another $463,000 for Beretta tactical shotguns, and $1.2 million on ballistic shields. We would very much like to know what’s going on here, and so would our members.” Read more

Firearms

Remington Enhances SASP Partnership as Platinum Sponsor

Lonoke, Arkansas –– Remington Ammunition is proud to be a platinum sponsor of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program. The SASP is an industry leader in providing student athletes with a supportive and safe environment where shooting sports serves as the driver for teaching life lessons and skills.

The Scholastic Action Shooting Program takes pride in providing a competitive sporting environment for participants ranging from grade school to college. Students not only develop their skills, but also foster lasting friendships. The program aims to create a level playing field where individuals can grow, compete and build relationships that will last a lifetime.

“This collaboration reflects Remington’s dedication and investment in the next generation,” said Senior Manager of Community Relations Jon Zinnel. “Big Green strongly values its outdoor heritage and is honored to contribute to its continuation through our partnership with the Scholastic Action Shooting Program.”

Remington continues to maintain strong relationships with the most prominent organizations in the shooting sports industry. These partners’ advocacy, education and legacy keeps hunting and shooting vibrant and protects the heritage of outdoorsmen and women nationwide. Read more

Ammunition

Whitetails Unlimited Awards More Than $3.6 Million in Grants

Whitetails Unlimited has completed its 2022-23 fiscal year where 2,099 grants were awarded, totaling $3,671,022 in mission-related projects. Through its Grassroots Program, and with the assistance of their dedicated volunteers and members, WTU has grown and developed its four pillar programs which include Staying on Target, H.O.P.E. for Wildlife, Preserving the Hunting Tradition, and the D.E.E.R. program.

Over the past 41 years Whitetails Unlimited has recruited thousands of conservation minded individuals to join its ranks as members. These WTU members share similar values with others concerned about the white-tailed deer, its habitat, and the future of deer hunting. Their continued dedication will remain a vital ingredient in the organization’s formula for success as they continue their journey through the 21st century. Read more

Wildlife

Barnett’s King Rat Slingshots Call to the Heart of the Young Outdoorsman

New for 2023, Barnett® presents a full line of King Rat Slingshots sure to bring adventure to hunters of all ages. The King Rat series is rooted in David Barnett’s childhood and draw from over 60 years of hunting and adventure.

Barnett was founded in the early 1960’s by David Barnett’s Father in the industrial market town of Willenhall, West Midland, England. As a boy, David Barnett visited his father’s workplace, often after school, waiting to be taken home. For his seventh birthday in 1972, his father brought back from America a tubular band slingshot. The new contraption was so different from all the things he had seen from classmates and neighbors. Read more

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