Firearm Industry Surpasses $16 Billion in Pittman-Robertson Excise Tax Contributions

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, celebrated a milestone achievement after announcing firearm and ammunition manufacturers topped $16.1 billion in excise tax contributions to the Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund since its inception in 1937. When adjusted for inflation, the total is more than $25 billion. The latest Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax (FAET) Collection report released by the Department of the Treasury, covering the 4th Quarter Calendar Year 2022, indicates that firearm and ammunition manufacturers contributed more than $235 million, the third-highest 4th calendar-quarter in history.

“The entire firearm and ammunition industry should celebrate this truly outstanding achievement and take pride in this announcement,” said NSSF President and CEO Joe Bartozzi. “The firearm and ammunition industry understands the conservation of wildlife and the habitats in which they thrive are invaluable. They are critical to future generations taking part in hunting and the recreational shooting sports traditions and learning about their vital importance. The Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund, funded significantly by taxes paid by firearm and ammunition manufacturers, is responsible for the restoration and recovery of America’s iconic game species across the country, including the Rocky Mountain elk, whitetail deer, pronghorn antelope, wild turkey and a variety of waterfowl. These contributions have also facilitated the remarkable recovery of the majestic American bald eagle, of which there are now more than 316,000 in the lower 48 states. The firearm and ammunition industry is filled with pride to achieve this landmark for conservation funding and the role our industry plays to ensure America’s wildlife is perpetuated for future generations.”

The astonishing total represents more than $1 billion contributed to conservation since announcing crossing the $15 billion contribution threshold just 12 months ago. It was less than one year before that remarkable achievement that NSSF announced Firearm and Ammunition Excise Tax contributions surpassed $14 billion. Read more

Firearms, Fishing

John Burrell’s High Adventure Company Partners with Beretta to Offer Premium Georgia Quail Hunting

Kennesaw, GA (May 9, 2023) – Slow steps forward, and then it holds. Locked in, the right leg curls up, the tail stiffens straight out, and the entire body goes rigid. The bird dog points, and hunters ease in for the flush. The adventure reaches a fever pitch. It’s the moment upland bird hunters live for.

John Burrell’s High Adventure Company has partnered with Beretta to offer a premier Georgia quail hunting and outdoor experience. These award-winning and highly-reputable companies combine their expertise for the ultimate upland hunting experience. It’s a quail hunt all hunters should experience. Habitat consists of loblolly pines and native warm-season grasses.

You can also enjoy incredible pheasant tower shoots, turkey, or white-tailed deer hunts here. And don’t forget the astonishing setting of the Beretta Shooting Grounds. It won the 2020 Sporting Classics Award of Excellence for Shooting Sports. A 28-station sporting clay course is on campus for tune-ups and recreation. Some guests might also enjoy the Swarovski 1,000-yard challenge and UTV rides around the property. Read more

Hunting

Michigan 2023 spongy moth forecast

Are they out of the woods yet? The 2023 spongy moth forecast

Despite the recent cold weather, spongy moth caterpillars already may be hatching in the Lower Peninsula, according to Michigan State University’s Enviroweather prediction model.

The good news is that areas hardest hit by the nuisance caterpillars in the last few years should see a significant population decrease this year.

According to James Wieferich, forest health unit manager with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the outbreak cycle for most of the state peaked in 2021 and will continue to decline overall.

“Aerial and forest surveys mapped over 1.35 million acres of defoliated trees in 2021, compared to 386,000 acres in 2022,” said Wieferich. “This substantial population collapse is a result of the naturally occurring nuclear polyhedrosis virus, or NPV, and the Entomophaga fungus that affect spongy moth caterpillars.” Read more

Wildlife

Gear up for adventure with Michigan DNR’s new statewide merchandise partner

Looking for a cool new T-shirt, hoodie, sticker or other keepsake? Check out Great Lakes Proud, the DNR’s new official merchandise and apparel provider for Michigan state parks, trails and waterways.

Great Lakes Proud, a Traverse City-based company, will create and curate lifestyle merchandise and sustainably sourced apparel highlighting Michigan state parks, trails and boating. A portion of proceeds will be donated back to DNR programs and amenities that benefit natural resources and outdoor recreation in Michigan.

The partnership is part of “These Goods are Good for Michigan,” a program that recognizes partners who help support state parks through a revenue-sharing agreement from merchandise sales. Read more

Wildlife

CCRKBA: “Newest ‘Assault Weapon’ Gun Banners Don’t Want to Ban”

BELLEVUE, WA – The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms has just identified the “assault weapon” gun banners don’t want to ban, but when it comes to mayhem, this one has quite a body count to its credit, including eight people killed Sunday at a bus stop in Brownsville, Texas.

A man identified as George Alvarez drove a motor vehicle into a crowd of pedestrians outside a migrant center in Brownsville, killing eight and injuring ten other people, say published reports. The suspect has been charged with eight counts of manslaughter and 10 counts of “aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.”

“Brownsville was just the latest outrage which proves people intent on mass murder and mayhem don’t always use firearms,” said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb, “but in none of these cases has anyone ever tried to blame, and then ban, motor vehicles. Yet, the victims are just as dead.” Read more

Gun Control

Introducing GrovTec Rail Wraps

Wood Village, Oregon – GrovTec, a leading manufacturer of firearm accessories, is proud to announce the launch of its latest product, GrovTec Rail Wraps.

Designed to mitigate heat exposure while providing a stylish rail-cover option, the GrovTec Rail Wrap attaches to your handguard delivering a customized look, sling storage, and electronic accessory cable management.

The GrovTec Rail Wraps are easy to install and can be used on any firearm with a standard Picatinny rail. Their unique design allows them to conform to the rail’s shape, providing a secure and snug fit that won’t interfere with the firearm’s handling. The wraps are available in black and MultiCam®, allowing gun owners to customize their firearms according to their preferences while providing the shooter access to their favorite top and bottom-mounted M-LOK® accessories without reducing cooling airflow. Read more

Firearms

Whitewater® hats, gaiter, and gloves

New for 2023: Whitewater® hats, gaiter, and gloves sure to please anglers of all walks

Muskegon, MI – Fishing is like baseball. No angler looks fully in uniform without a proper lid. For some, that’s flat-brimming a Richardson tucked down to the darn near eyebrows, while others like the Texas-bred relief pitcher look with the brim bent into an upside-down “U.”

Of course, that’s all just looking the part, but good hats do serve to protect the top of your head, keep the sun out of your eyes, and prevent hair from flying all over while rooster-tailing to a hot spot at over 6000 RPMs.

If you’re into hats like we are, you need to add these cool caps to your collection. There’s the Whitewater Watermark Hat with its front Blue Bell panel, white mesh back paneling, woven Whitewater logo patch, and adjustable snapback design, the perfect lid for flat-billing it… Read more

Fishing

Nosler Carbon Chassis Hunter Rifle Among Outdoor Life’s Best Rifles of 2023

Bend, OR – Nosler® Inc., a world leader in the manufacture of premium bullets, cartridge cases, ammunition, suppressors and rifles, is honored to be on Outdoor Life’s 2023 list of Best Rifles with the new Carbon Chassis Hunter rifle.

Every year, the staff at Outdoor Life conducts an ambitious rifle roundup of the year’s best rifles and handguns for evaluating each firearm’s handling, accuracy, workmanship, aesthetics, ergonomics, purpose, reliability and value.

“If I had to describe the CCH in one word, I’d go with slick. Slick describes the smooth-running action, which was our favorite of the test, as well as the feel of the non-textured chassis stock.” – Tanner Denton, Field Editor Outdoor Life

The all-new Nosler® Carbon Chassis Hunter retails for $5,395 and was released in popular chamberings including 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 28 Nosler and 300 Win Mag.

For more information about Nosler® Rifles, including the new Nosler Carbon Chassis Hunter, visit www.nosler.com.

Firearms

Mammoth Coolers’ Highlander 30 Keeps Contents Cold for Days

Minden, LA – Lightweight yet durable, the Highland 30 from Mammoth Coolers is perfectly convenient for the demands of daily outings or long trips.

Constructed of high-density nylon with thick TPU lamination, the puncture- and tear-resistant cooler features an EVA molded bottom for added durability and stability. Premium closed-cell foam keeps contents cold, while the waterproof and leakproof zipper creates an air-tight closure. The Highland 30’s antimicrobial liner resists mold and mildew, creating hygienic storage for food and drinks.

Measuring 18? x 10? x 22?, the 30-quart soft cooler can accommodate 24 cans and boasts 2-3+ days of ice retention. The Highlander 30 is available in sportsman tan or light gray for $239.99. Read more

General

Michigan DNR to begin renewed ground search for water source in Ontonagon County

Beginning this week, personnel from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will renew a ground search for the source of an unregulated water supply near a roadside access point in Greenland Township.

In April, the DNR said it would begin its new search for the water source once springtime weather conditions allowed.

The water has been used for drinking water and other needs for decades. The roadside access is located along the Bill Nichols Rail-Trail, off M-38 at the former site of Lake Mine, a historic mining community.

A group of state, county and local entities, including the DNR, is working cooperatively to find the source of the water to try to ensure it is a safe supply for drinking. The water source is believed to be on land administered by the DNR.

The DNR is under and order from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to disable the makeshift drinking spigot along the roadside and close off access to the water. Read more

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