Wyoming Receives $6 Million for Elk Habitat, Research, Public Access

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners allocated $6,046,939 in 2022 grant funding to conserve and improve wildlife habitat, enhance public access and assist scientific research in Wyoming. RMEF directly granted $310,656 that leveraged an additional $5,736,283 in partner dollars.

“This funding is extremely critical and goes on the ground for 20 different projects across the state including wildfire restoration, aspen enhancement, invasive weed control, stabilizing stream bank erosion, conifer thinning, water source improvement and three research projects,” said Blake Henning, RMEF chief conservation officer. “Other projects include conserving more than 2,200 acres of elk habitat, providing funding to improve elk hunting access on private land and more than a dozen projects that support hunting, recreational shooting and outdoors-related endeavors.”

There are 22 RMEF chapters and more than 7,600 members in Wyoming. Read more

Wildlife

FPC Statement to U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee

FPC to U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee: Stay in your lane. Our rights are not debatable

Washington D.C. — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) sent a letter to the United States Senate Judiciary Committee informing it that abrogating fundamental rights are not within its purview. FPC’s letter spotlights the arrogance and immorality of attempts to vote away fundamental rights away from the People.

“For a legislative body to suppose that it can abrogate the human rights of the very people that delegate limited, enumerated powers to it is the height of conceit. Especially following the United States Supreme Court decision of N.Y. State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen… to even propose such a measure is to show unbridled recalcitrance and disrespect to the People the Congress serves. And to consider this legislation, which would if enacted increase state violence by orders of magnitude and put peaceable people in government cages for exercising their rights, is an act of tyranny. We urge you to terminate this awful and contemptible legislation.” Read more

Gun Control

Centerpoint Hornet Crossbow

This Little Devil Is No Kid’s Toy

SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN —The CenterPoint Hornet is an accurate, target-piercing powerhouse crossbow that’s unlike anything else in our lineup. This little devil puts one hell of a punch in your palm, firing at 191 feet-per-second with an 80-pound draw weight, which is plenty of power to pummel targets or to rid your property of pests.

The Hornet once again gives the CenterPoint crew something to celebrate, making backyard crossbow action more accessible. This model is lighter—only 2.32 pounds—which makes it perfect for recreational shooting and teaching new users. While the Hornet is lighter and more compact, it is not a toy for kids—this is a real-deal crossbow. Break-barrel-style cocking with integrated hooks results in effortless draw.

The Hornet comes with a reflex red dot sight, ambidextrous safety, three 6-inch aluminum Stinger bolts, and a bow stringer. It is available and shipping now at centerpointarchery.com. It comes in stealth black for a MSRP of $89.99. Read more

Archery

FPC Wins Lawsuit Challenging California Firearms Purchase Delays

San Diego, CA – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced a victory in its Campos v. Bonta lawsuit, which challenged policies and practices of California Attorney General Rob Bonta and his Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Firearms that delayed firearm transactions beyond the statutory 10-day waiting period absent a legal basis. The order can be viewed at FPCLegal.org.

“Demand for firearms surged in 2020 when California citizens saw the rule of law crumbling around them. The California DOJ announced it was too busy to process background checks within 10 days, so it was going to start interpreting the law to give it 30 days. We brought this case to shine a light on the DOJ’s unlawful practice, and we are pleased the court has ordered DOJ to comply with the law,” stated Brad Benbrook, FPC’s counsel in the litigation.

When a person buys, transfers, or is loaned a firearm in California, they are generally required by law to wait 10 days after the DOJ receives the transfer application before taking possession of the firearm. Likewise, the firearms dealer cannot allow the person to take possession of the firearm before the end of the waiting period. But as soon as that 10-day period is over, California law says one of three things must happen:

  1. The dealer can deliver the firearm;
  2. The application is denied by DOJ; or,
  3. The transfer has been delayed for one of three specified, expressly enumerated causes, and the background check and waiting period can be extended up to a total of 30 days. This additional delay to the background check can only be used by the State under a limited set of circumstances. (Cal. Penal Code § 28220(f)(1).)

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Gun Control

CZ Varmint Precision Trainer Gets a Boost in Accuracy

Kansas City, KS (August 10, 2022) – For anyone looking to get serious about rimfire competition shooting without the costs of a full-on custom rifle, a new day has dawned. CZ-USA has released its match-grade MTR chamber and the extremely tight tolerances that come with it in one of the gunmaker’s most popular 22 LR bolt guns—the 457 Varmint Precision Trainer (VPT).

The MTR chamber has already proven itself in its namesake, CZ 457 Varmint MTR rifle, and has garnered an excellent reputation for accuracy. The MTR variant of the VPT allows shooters to buy an affordable, match-chambered rifle that’s ready to compete right out of the box. This eliminates the perceived need to upgrade any major components, putting this rifle a step above the competition.

The Precision Trainer series was designed to provide the same look and feel as a full-size tactical rifle while allowing for more economical training. Though the golden days of cheap and plentiful 22 LR ammo may be behind us, the Precision Trainer has become more popular than we ever could have imagined.

The 457 VPT MTR merges the best of both models with the Manners carbon-fiber composite stock and the MTR chamber. This model utilizes a cold hammer-forged and lapped 16.2-inch barrel for superior accuracy. It is also threaded to allow easy installation of a suppressor or muzzle device.

New for 2022 the Manners carbon fiber stock now features an adjustable cheekpiece. The forend is recessed, drilled, and threaded for use with an Arca Rail. It still comes with the basic features that have set the 457 family of rifles apart; a fully adjustable trigger, a 5-round detachable magazine, and integrated 11mm dovetails for scope installation with an MSRP of $1,635.00.

CZ-USA 457 VPT MTR Specs:

      • SKU: 02355
      • Chambering: .22 LR
      • Action: Bolt
      • Barrel: Cold hammer forged
      • Barrel Length: 16.2 in.
      • Twist Rate: 1:16 in.
      • Magazine Type: Detachable
      • Magazine Capacity: 5 Rounds
      • Stock: Manners Composite
      • Overall Length: 34 in.
      • Weight: 7.1 lbs.
      • Trigger Mechanism: Fully Adjustable
      • Sights: No sights; Integrated 11MM Dovetail
      • Safety: Two-Position, Push to Fire
      • Misc.: Barrel Threaded 1/2×28
      • MSRP: $1,635.00 Read more
Firearms

Springfield Armory Announces Unlock Greatness September 3 In-Store Giveaway

GENESEO, ILL. (08/11/22) — Springfield Armory is proud to announce “Unlock Greatness”, our largest ever in-store giveaway that is taking place on September 3. Safes containing an unannounced firearm and accessories from our partners are arriving at retailers now. Will your code open the safe and unlock greatness?

Springfield Armory has sent Vaultek® VS20i Biometric Smart Safes to retailers around the country for this event. Each safe is packed with an unannounced new firearm from Springfield, along with top-tier accessories from SureFire®, HEX™ and BlackPoint® Tactical.

Entrants can sign up now at unlock-greatness.com to find a nearby participating retailer and be set up to receive their unique code on the day of the event. On September 3rd, simply visit your chosen retailer and enter the code you have received on the digital keypad. If your code opens the safe, you win the safe, the firearm and all the accessories. Read more

Firearms

Rare Hummingbird Seen Again

A male Santa Marta Sabrewing photographed on territory by Yurgen Vega (SELVA ProCAT archives).
The rediscovery of the Santa Marta Sabrewing is being celebrated by birders, ornithologists, and conservationists around the world. An experienced local birder in Colombia found and documented a male Santa Marta Sabrewing, a relatively large hummingbird only found in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains. It’s only the second time the species has been documented since it was first described in 1946; the last sighting was in 2010, when researchers were able to take the first-ever photos of the species in the wild.
The Santa Marta Sabrewing is so rare and elusive that it is considered one of the rarest birds in the world.“This sighting was a complete surprise, but a very welcome one,” said Yurgen Vega, who made the rediscovery while studying endemic birds in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. “As I was leaving the area where I had been working, a hummingbird caught my attention. I looked with my binoculars and was shocked to see that it was a Santa Marta Sabrewing! And in an incredible stroke of luck the hummingbird perched on a branch, giving me time to take photos and video of it.”Vega made the rediscovery while working with SELVA, ProCAT Colombia, and the World Parrot Trust to study endemic birds in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is the world’s tallest coastal mountain massif and home to rich communities of wildlife, including 24 species of birds that are found nowhere else. Read more
Wildlife

Michigan Steelhead Survey

Steelhead survey – share your input

We are conducting a brief survey to learn more about steelhead anglers. The survey’s purpose is to gather input from anglers to better understand your priorities and experiences, particularly in Michigan. Your answers are important to us.

The survey should only take 10 minutes to complete, and your answers will remain anonymous.

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Fishing

RECOIL OFFGRID Releases Issue 51 With a Focus on Terrorism Preparation

APPLETON, Wis. – RECOIL OFFGRID Magazine, a publication of CMG West, LLC, has released its latest issue, number 51, with an emphasis on preparing for terrorist events.

As you read this, babies born on or immediately after Sept. 11 will be old enough to have their first beer. Like most of you, I can still remember exactly where I was and what I was doing that day — and it certainly doesn’t feel like 21 years ago. In a bitterly ironic twist of timing, we’re also passing the one-year anniversary of the fall of the Afghan capital of Kabul to Taliban forces. Watching a decades-long campaign that cost close to 3,000 American lives crumble on live TV in a matter of days was a tough pill for many people to swallow — particularly those of us who spent a significant amount of time there, or who had loved ones killed or wounded. In the aftermath of such a shocking turn of events, the self-reflection that our politicians and mainstream media outlets are trying to avoid led us back to a singular question: Are we safer from terrorism now than we were on September 10, 2001?

The answer is going to be personal for each of us, but I cannot in good conscience say “yes.” When you combine this with the stark reality that many law enforcement agencies around the country have been gutted by attrition and restricted by policies resulting from the events of the last two years, we face an equally severe but more immediate question: Where does that leave you and your loved ones? It is this question on which our brand is built. Read more

Self Defense

It’s time to check trees for invasive Asian longhorned beetle

August is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, and it’s also the best time to spot the invasive Asian longhorned beetle as adults emerge from trees. That’s why the U.S. Department of Agriculture is declaring August as “Tree Check Month.” Checking trees for the beetle and the damage it causes is one way you can protect trees and help the USDA’s efforts to eliminate this beetle from the United States.

The Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural Development; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Natural Resources are joining the USDA in asking people to take just 10 minutes this month to check trees around homes for the beetle or any signs of damage.

The Asian longhorned beetle, or ALB for short, is a non-native wood-boring beetle considered invasive in North America because it attacks 12 types of hardwood trees, including maples, elms, horse chestnuts, birches and willows. Here, there are no predators or diseases to keep ALB populations in check. In its larval stage, the insect feeds inside tree trunks and branches during the colder months. The beetle creates tunnels as it feeds, and then it chews its way out as an adult in the warmer months.

Infested trees do not recover and eventually die. They also can become safety hazards since branches can drop and trees can fall, especially during storms.

You can help

Although this invasive beetle has not yet been discovered in Michigan, it is crucial we keep an eye out for it. Discovering early signs of infestation can prevent widespread damage to the state’s forest resources, urban landscapes and maple syrup production. Read more
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