Lake Michigan shore angler catches state record yellow perch

Blas Lara was fishing Lake Michigan in Lake County during the Mayor’s Fishing Derby in Hammond on April 21 when he landed a 3-pound, 2-ounce yellow perch, shattering a 43-year-old Indiana state record.

The previous state record for the species was a 2-pound, 8-ounce fish caught from a gravel pit in Vigo County by Roy W. Burkel Jr. in 1981.

The yellow perch record was the second long-standing record to fall in the Hoosier State this year. On March 3, Rex Remington set a new standard for smallmouth bass, eclipsing a mark set in 1992. Read more

Fishing

Delta Waterfowl Announces Tribute Call for 2024 Callmakers Championship

Judges have selected the SK Duck Call by legendary callmaker Sonny Kirkpatrick as the call to emulate for The Duck Hunters Expo Competition in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — The Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo is thrilled to host Delta’s annual callmakers competition, presented by Chêne Gear and Treadstone Logistics. The tribute-style competition and open contest division entries will be judged during North America’s largest event dedicated to the duck hunter on July 26-28 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

“The 2023 Delta Waterfowl Callmakers Championship exceeded our expectations in every way,” said James Miller, a founder of the contest. “From the participation of the world’s best callmakers, to what could arguably be considered the best judging pool to ever judge a contest, to the attendees of the expo reception, the event in its entirety was outstanding.”

The tribute-style contest selects a late, distinguished callmaker for competitors to emulate. Three different divisions—wood, acrylic, and an ‘open’ division—will showcase a number of talented participants, with the highest scoring call of all divisions taking home a trophy, cash prize, and the honor of overall champion. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Utah’s Endangered Species Mitigation Fund Allocates $5.5 Million to Fund 60 Projects

A total of $5.5 million was allocated to dozens of wildlife-related projects at the recent annual Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Endangered Species Mitigation Fund meeting on April 23.

The Endangered Species Mitigation Fund was created in 1997 to direct funds toward species and projects that will proactively help to prevent Endangered Species Act listings in Utah. The Utah Wildlife Action Plan identifies species and habitats that are in need of conservation attention and further helps prioritize funding decisions.

“Proactive conservation helps keep Utah’s native species healthy,” DWR Assistant Habitat Section Chief Paul Thompson said. “Healthy populations don’t need protection under the Endangered Species Act, which in turn keeps management decisions at the state level and reduces additional federal oversight and economic restrictions that can come with Endangered Species Act listings.”

Roughly 60 projects will be funded by the Endangered Species Mitigation Fund over the next fiscal year (from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025). The $5.5 million is an increase from past years, due to an additional $2 million in funding that was approved by the Utah Legislature during the 2024 legislative session. Read more

Wildlife

HOWA 1500 KRYPTEK SKYFALL APC Chassis Pkgs Now Shipping

Legacy Sports International is glad to announce that they are now shipping their popular HOWA 1500 APC Chassis Packages in the attractive KRYPTEK SKYFALL pattern in both Steel and Carbon Fiber 24” barrel options and in .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor Calibers. The HOWA 1500 APC Chassis has become one of the absolute best entry level options for precision rifle shooting that is complimented with the unbelievable accuracy, features, value and affordability that all of the Howa 1500’s are noted for. Check out the amazing array of features which are included in the HOWA APC KRYPTEK SKYFALL packages for today’s shooting enthusiast.

HOWA 1500 APC KRYPTEK SKYFALL CHASSIS PKG FEATURES : Read more

Firearms

Springfield Armory Model 2020 Free Rifle Gear Up Promotion

GENESEO, ILL. – Beginning May 1st, customers who purchase any new Springfield Armory® Model 2020 Waypoint or Model 2020 Redline rifle will qualify to receive a “Gear Up” package featuring a free Model 2020 Rimfire Target rifle worth $434. The rifle features a reinforced black synthetic stock modeled after that of the Model 2020 Waypoint.

In addition to the free Rimfire Target, the purchaser will also be offered the option of upgrading the rifle with a Viridian® EON 3-9×40 rimfire rifle scope for just $49.99 at the time of redemption. The EON from Viridian features fully multi-coated lenses, tactile windage and elevation adjustments, waterproof/shockproof/fogproof construction and a limited lifetime warranty.

The Model 2020 family of bolt-action centerfire hunting rifles are precision manufactured and built to deliver the accuracy and performance expected from a custom-grade rifle. The Model 2020 Waypoint features a premium carbon fiber stock and the option of a steel or carbon fiber barrel with an impressive .75 MOA accuracy guarantee. The Model 2020 Redline is designed to deliver a lightweight, custom-grade hunting rifle and features a minimalist Grayboe Trekker stock. Outfitted with a 16” or 20” carbon fiber barrel, the Redline is suppressor-ready and also carries a .75 MOA guarantee.

The Model 2020 Rimfire family offers shooters a refined rimfire rifle with all the quality and performance you’ve come to expect from Springfield Armory. Feeding from a .22 caliber rotary 10-round magazine, the Rimfire Target model features a 20” free-floated barrel threaded to accept suppressors and muzzle devices. Read more

Firearms, Promotions

Walther Arms and Federal Ammunition’s New Consumer Promotion

FORT SMITH, Ark. – Walther Arms, Inc. celebrates parents everywhere as they kick off an all-new promotion with Federal Ammunition. From May 1 through June 30, 2024, consumers can show their appreciation by purchasing eligible Walther handguns and receiving Federal Punch Ammunition.

Tier One:

Purchase any Walther P22 handgun and receive 200 rounds of Federal Punch .22 LR ammo (MSRP: $47.96).

Tier Two: Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Promotions

Wilson Combat Releases the EDC X9 2.0

Welcome to the Future of Everyday Carry: The EDC X9 2.0. Launched in 2016, the EDC X9 rapidly rose to popularity, merging the timeless design of the 1911 with the cutting-edge features that modern shooters demand. We are excited to introduce the EDC X9 2.0, which builds upon the foundation of its predecessor, featuring upgrades that deliver superior performance and reliability without sacrificing the visually-striking aesthetics that have won widespread admiration since its debut. Read more

Firearms

Henry Repeating Arms Introduces Members-Only Rifle for the Single Action Shooting Society

RICE LAKE, Wis. – Henry Repeating Arms, one of the country’s leading firearms manufacturers and a world leader in the lever action category, is partnering with the Single Action Shooting Society® (SASS®) to offer its competitors an engraved rifle with a custom serial number matching their SASS member number. To continue the Single Action Shooting Society’s mission of preserving and promoting the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting™, Henry Repeating Arms is donating a portion of the proceeds from every sale to SASS.

Boasting over 100,000 members in all fifty states, SASS is the governing body for Cowboy Action Shooting matches conducted by more than 400 affiliated clubs wherein members are required to dress in period-correct late 19th-century apparel and compete in timed stages with lever action rifles, shotguns, and revolvers. Read more

Firearms

Buck Knives Announces Release of New Knife Models

POST FALLS, ID— Buck Knives, Inc., a widely-recognized global leader in the hunting, outdoor, and everyday carry (EDC) knife markets announces more than 20 new knife models and all available now at www.buckknives.com and in retail stores across America. These knives include several new Legacy models and nearly two dozen new hunting knives.

Leading the Legacy knife releases is the 084 BuckMaster 2.0 with a 6.75-inches long spear-point cerakoted black blade crafted from 420HC steel. This iconic knife utilizes an ambidextrous, reversable and removable armor black cerakoted stainless steel emergency anchor wing (EAW) and is considered a great tactical, survival or diver’s knife.

Other new additions to the Buck Knives’ Legacy series include: the 402 Akonua fixed-blade skinner knife; the 838 Deploy, an EDC push-button-opening knife; the popular 112 Ranger folder with a scalloped handle; the 112 Slim PRO TRX Titanium folding knife; and the 500 Duke Carbon Fiber folding knife. Many of these new knives are expansions of the company’s popular lines and follow customer requests and feedback.

The nearly two dozen new additions to the company’s Alpha Series and Paklite hunting knives product lines include: the cutting-edge 663 Alpha Guide Pro series; three versions of the fixed-blade Alpha Elite (Scout, Guide and Hunter) hunting knives crafted with MagnaCut satin steel and equipped with textured G10 handles to aid with control; eight new Alpha Select series hunting fixed-blade knives utilizing stonewashed 420HC steel blades and choices of either black or orange glass-filled nylon handles with Versaflex; and the innovative–and much requested–631 and 635 PakLite Field Kits. The 631 PakLite knife is designed for field dressing big game and the 635 PakLite is designed for caping animals. Now both are combined in a Field Kit that includes sturdy black polypropylene sheaths that can be combined with an included joiner. These kits are available with Standard or Pro PakLite knife options. The Standard PakLites are available with either black or orange handles and the Pro PakLite knives have OD green handles. Read more

Cutlery

XS Sights Introduces Fiber Optic Sights for Glock Pistols

Fort Worth, Texas – XS® Sights is excited to introduce fiber optic sights for Glock pistols. Made in the USA, these durable steel sights deliver exceptional daytime brightness and visibility for Glock owners looking to upgrade their competition and training pistols.

The XS Glock Fiber Optic Sight kits feature a precision CNC-machined, serrated rear sight and a front sight with green fiber optic insert. An interchangeable red fiber optic insert is also included in the kit for those who prefer that color.

“Our fiber optic sights provide an exceptionally bright aiming point in daylight to facilitate fast and accurate target shooting,” said Jeff King, Marketing Manager, XS Sights. “With its angled structure, this design allows for improved light transmission and enhanced durability. We handpicked the US-sourced fiber optic for its ability to channel light and its resistance to cracking due to its chemical properties.” Read more

Firearms, Optics
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