NDA Leads Custom Deer Steward Course for Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

The National Deer Association (NDA) partnered with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (AGFC) to provide a customized three-day Deer Steward course for AGFC staff and leadership in mid-July. NDA has held custom Deer Steward courses for five other state wildlife agencies, but with 86 certified graduates, the Arkansas course was the largest agency class yet.

“NDA’s Deer Steward course is a great opportunity for hunters and managers alike to learn more about the most recent deer and habitat research and how it directly applies to our management efforts here in Arkansas,” said Ralph Meeker, AGFC Deer Program Coordinator. “NDA did a great job communicating many of the individual components related to deer and habitat management and how they tie together. This made it much easier for our staff to not only understand but will undoubtedly help them communicate those same ideas with our constituents.” Read more

Wildlife

CCRKBA: Armed Citizen Saves Lives, This Time at Indiana Mall

BELLEVUE, WA – The quick actions of a legally-armed private citizen saved countless lives Sunday at a crowded Indiana shopping mall, and that courageous young man is rightfully being hailed as a hero, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said today.

“While the gun prohibition lobby is remaining essentially silent,” said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb, “we are glad to see the mayor and police chief of Greenwood, Indiana crediting the armed citizen for stopping what could have been a slaughter. Even the Greenwood Park Mall has posted a statement on its website expressing gratitude to the first responders, including what it calls the ‘heroic actions of the Good Samaritan who stopped the suspect.’

“It wasn’t the first time a good guy with a gun has stopped a bad guy,” he continued. “Last year, the FBI noted six incidents in which armed citizens intervened in mass shootings, including four where the perpetrator was killed. The gun ban lobby has long justified its push for disarming private citizens by arguing that if gun control saves just one life, it’s worthwhile. But how many lives were saved Sunday because a responsible young man was armed? All we hear from gun grabbers right now are crickets.” Read more

Gun Control, Self Defense

USDA Awards $5.5M in Grants to Conserve Community Forests

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $5.5 million in grants for conservation projects on 11 forests from Alaska to North Carolina.

Grants funded through the Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program provide financial assistance to local governments, Tribal governments, and non-profit organizations. Grantees use those funds to acquire and establish community forests to benefit both rural and urban communities, including helping to mitigate extreme heat. All of the grant projects respond to locally driven priorities and support the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal to increase access and conservation of America’s lands and waters.

“We listened to the needs of these communities and are protecting threatened forests and conserving community values, including recreation access and cultural use of forests,” said Forest Service Chief Randy Moore. “Community benefits include economic growth through more active forest management, cleaner water and healthier forests.”

Grant projects include support for the California’s Potter Valley Tribe to acquire 21 acres of land to restore tribal access for traditional ecological and community uses like plant gathering, fishing and ceremonies. Read more

Wildlife

Central Canada Barren Ground Caribou in Velvet Topping the Charts as an Official World Record

Official World Record Topping the Charts

Central Canada Barren Ground Caribou in Velvet Topping the Charts as an Official World Record

July 20th, 2022 – Pope and Young, America’s leading bowhunting conservation organization, officially announces a newly recognized world record in the Velvet Central Canada Barren Ground Caribou category. Taken in 2005 by Rodney Cockeram at Humpy Lake in the Northwest Territories, this is a trophy like no other.

Originally measured in 2006, this trophy was invited to the 2007 Panel and Convention where the score was confirmed by a Pope and Young Panel Team. At that time no other velvet animals had ever been verified at Panel Sessions. In 2021, Pope and Young began recognizing velvet category World Records. As a result of this decision, this is one of many newly recognized official World Records. Read more

Hunting

Guidebook for Lower Yellowstone River available soon

HELENA – Boaters and other visitors will soon have a new resource when venturing out on the lower Yellowstone River corridor this year. Starting this week, the “Lower Yellowstone River Guide” will be available for free at FWP offices and local sporting goods stores in communities along this scenic remote stretch of the Yellowstone River. The guide can also be downloaded from the webpage: https://fwp.mt.gov/activities/boating/lower-yellowstone-river.

This guide is aimed at helping current and future visitors of the Lower Yellowstone River corridor know how to plan for their time on the river, where to access service and how to stay safe while recreating outdoors. It includes more than 30 maps, scenic photos, tips on points of interest and recreational opportunities, historical and cultural information about the area and safety information.

“The Lower Yellowstone and its eastern Montana communities offer a treasure trove of recreational, historical and educational opportunities,” said FWP’s Parks and Outdoor Recreation Administrator Hope Stockwell. “It’s a beautiful, vast landscape but the power of the river must be respected, and this river guide will help visitors enjoy their time here and stay safe.” Read more

Wildlife

QuietKat Introduces the Ibex

EAGLE, Colo. — QuietKat Electric Bikes, the leader in off-road eBikes and a Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO) brand, is proud to announce the release of a brand new eBike model, the Ibex available now; only at www.QuietKat.com. The new Ibex represents the latest in full-suspension electric bicycles from the leader in off-road eBikes for hunting, fishing, camping, overlanding and tactical applications.

The Ibex is the most sure-footed creature roaming the high-alpine terrain. Able to scale the steepest mountains, and maintain footing while in traveling at high speeds. The Ibex is an excellent climber and prefers habitats in rocky regions, along snow lines and above the alpine forests. The all-new QuietKat Ibex earned its name trekking over the highest peaks and steepest terrain. Built for life above the tree line, the QuietKat Ibex deploys 4.8” CST Tires and the upgraded FireLink 4-Bar suspension in the rear, giving you 130mm of travel to command rocky and rugged terrain. Going off the grid? The Bafang Ultra-Drive motor delivers incredible power and performance while the massive 21ah battery provides extra range to push further into the backcountry. And with TEKTRO hydraulic brakes and a fully adjustable air-suspension fork and rear shock, you can maneuver the most technical routes fearlessly. Reach the highest peaks, on the back of an Ibex.

The Ibex is in-stock and available now exclusively at QuietKat.com (https://quietkat.com/pages/ibex-electric-bike) for $6799. Additional accessories include pannier bags, lights, fenders, trailers, and more to make the most of your backcountry experience. Check out where the Ibex can climb in this video by QuietKat. (https://youtu.be/96V-Y6LrWIY)

Hunting, Wildlife

Longtime POMA Membership Director Stepping Down

GW: You have been the consummate manager of so many events and will be missed greatly.

Pennsylvania – July 18th, 2022 – Effective July 21, 2022, Shelly Moore is leaving her position as Professional Outdoor Media Association’s (POMA) Membership Director.

Moore has been an integral part of the POMA team over the last 16 years — working diligently to nurture the membership and keep the organization aligned with its mission.

“Shelly will be missed by all and especially me. We expect to see her at future events and to stay involved as we consider her a lifelong member of the POMA family,” shares Thomas MacAulay, Executive Director of POMA.

Moore leaves her position at POMA to spend more time with her family. In honor of her commitment POMA is introducing the “Moore Award” as part of POMA’s Pinnacle awards. This award will be given in the upcoming years to recognize individuals who display an exemplary level of dedication to serving others.

“It is bittersweet to see Shelly step down — she’s been the backbone of managing relationships with our members. On the other hand, we’re excited for her and wish her all the best with the next chapter in her career,” says Michelle Scheuermann, President of POMA Board of Directors.

“It has been an honor to serve POMA and its members for the past 16 years,” shared Moore. “I will always treasure the many friendships that have been built, and I am proud to have been part of the growth of POMA. I will miss working with the members, board of directors, and POMA team, and look forward to seeing what the future holds for the organization.” Read more

Ammunition, Archery, Cutlery, Firearms, Hunting, Optics

Faxon’s 8.6 BLK AR-10s Available for Preorder

(CINCINNATI, OH) – Faxon Firearms, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based manufacturer of quality rifle and pistol components, and complete firearms, has opened up their new line of AR-10s for 8.6 BLK for preorder.

At the core of each firearm are Faxon’s amazing 1:3 twist barrels, machined 100% in-house at their Greater Cincinnati, Ohio facility.

With three AR-10 and three Bolt Action configurations (bolt action coming later this summer), you can put the game-changing 1:3 twist to the test whether you’re on the hunt or on the range.

Faxon is also offering individual AR-10 and Remage style barrels for your own custom build, in addition to handguards, BCGs, muzzle devices, and more.

The 3 AR-10s available for preorder are:

Firearms

NSSF Fires Back at Gun Control’s Attempts to Chill First Amendment Rights

NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, defended the First Amendment rights of firearm manufacturers in a letter to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Samuel Levine. The letter was in response to several complaints by special-interest gun control groups falsely accusing NSSF members of violating the Federal Trade Commission Act. These attacks are nothing short of well-financed, special-interest gun control groups attempting to limit the First Amendment rights of firearm manufacturers to advertise lawful products.

Letters have been sent the FTC by gun control groups Everytown for Gun Safety, The Brady Campaign, Giffords Law Center and similar special-interest groups.

“These gun control groups are not content in attacking and denying one Constitutional right. They are now bent on attacking another,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “These groups are attempting to abuse the levers of government to deny the right to advertise a lawful product even as they use those same complaints as fundraising tools. This is a disgusting attempt to twist the role of a federal agency as a neutral arbiter to one that uses the weight of federal authority to deny not one, but two Constitutionally-protected rights.

“The NSSF is compelled by our duty to our members and our respect for the Constitution to stand against, and call out, such egregious manipulation of federal regulations by these groups,” Keane added. “Their disdain for the Second Amendment does not give them the right to infringe on the First Amendment rights of our members and others with whom they disagree.” Read more

Gun Control

FPC Files En Banc Petition in Appeal Challenging Lifetime Gun Ban

Philadelphia, PA – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an en banc petition in Williams v. Garland, which challenges the federal Gun Control Act’s lifetime ban on the exercise of Second Amendment rights due to a single misdemeanor conviction for a crime that did not involve violence, physical harm, or a firearm. The filing can be found at FPCLegal.org.

Following a 2005 trial, Edward Williams was convicted of driving under the influence, in violation of Pennsylvania law. Because he had a previous DUI non-conviction in 2001, that was later expunged, the 2005 conviction qualified as a first-degree misdemeanor, which carries a maximum sentence of up to five years’ imprisonment. However, he was never imprisoned, and was instead placed under house arrest for 90 days, ordered to pay costs, a fine of $1,500, and to complete any recommended drug and alcohol treatment under the mandatory minimum sentence.

In May, the Third Circuit affirmed the district court’s ruling in favor of the Government, saying that the case “must meet the same fate” as a previous one due to circuit precedent. Because the decision came before the Supreme Court’s opinion in NYSRPA v. Bruen, today’s petition argues that “[r]ehearing en banc is appropriate because the panel opinion contradicts Bruen, which mandates a historical test based on dangerousness and thus forbids the disarmament of peaceable persons like Williams.”

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