Great places to go fishing in Utah this summer

GW:  If you have no bucket list to date, here’s a good reason to start one.  And, don’t forget the spectacular Green River from Flaming Gorge.  Just plain phenomenal!

SALT LAKE CITY — Memorial Day weekend is coming up, and many Utahns may be making plans for a long weekend adventure. If you want a fun outdoor option for your holiday activities, there are several great fishing destinations around Utah that are worth checking out — and conditions are particularly good this time of year. Read more

Fishing

Maryland DNR Reports Encouraging Results from the Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey

Scientists and fishery managers from Maryland and Virginia visit 1,500 sites around the Chesapeake Bay to conduct the annual blue crab winter dredge survey. Maryland Department of Natural Resources phot0

Increases Recorded in Adult Crab Population, Juvenile Recruitment Still Concerning

The Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey, a cooperative effort between the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), estimates 323 million blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay in 2023, an increase from last year’s low of 227 million crabs.

The number of spawning age female crabs increased from 97 million crabs in 2022 to 152 million crabs in 2023, a substantial increase and well above the management threshold of 72.5 million crabs. Additionally, adult male crabs increased from 28 million crabs in 2022 to 55 million crabs in 2023.

“We are encouraged by the increases in adult crab abundance, but we need to be vigilant given the ongoing low recruitment numbers,” said Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fishing and Boating Services Acting Director Lynn Fegley. “We haven’t seen a strong year class since 2019 despite maintaining the spawning stock at a level capable of producing one.” Read more

Fishing

TrueTimber Joins Top Industry Brands for Fully Loaded Father’s Day Giveaway

INMAN, S.C. –– TrueTimber has teamed up with multiple top brands from the outdoor industry for the Fully Loaded Father’s Day Giveaway. Three winners will be randomly selected to win a variety of prizes from TrueTimber®, Remington Ammunition®, Black Rifle Coffee®, SA Consumer Products®, Mossberg®, Silencer Central®, Burris Optic® and Eberlestock®. The giveaway entry period begins today and ends June 18, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

To enter, use the following link. This page contains giveaway details, entry instructions and the full terms and conditions.

Fully Loaded Father’s Day Giveaway Prize List: Read more

Firearms, Optics

Leupold’s ‘Project Hunt’ Returns

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc., provider of the world’s most rugged, lightweight, and clear sport optics, is pleased to announce the return of its ‘Project Hunt’ contest, which offers hunters across the United States the chance to have their next hunt filmed and shared across Leupold’s digital media platforms.

It’s your tag, your hunt, and your story. Leupold’s ‘Project Hunt,’ presented by GOHUNT, is offering contest entrants the chance to be the star of a Leupold digital series. You plan the hunt; you call the shots–Leupold’s videographer/photographer will be with you the whole way to capture the story. A short film or digital series will be produced by Leupold and released digitally across the Leupold and GOHUNT networks in 2024.

“Since launching ‘Project Hunt’ in 2021, we’ve been incredibly impressed by the submissions we’ve received,” said Bruce Pettet, President and Chief Executive Officer for Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “They’ve reminded us just how dedicated the Leupold Core is, and some of our past winners showed that not every story has to be a once-in-a-lifetime draw, and that over-the-counter tag can lead to epic moments. Whether your 2023 includes moose hunting in Alaska, mule deer in the west, or whitetails in Iowa, it’s your story, your passion, and your grit that matters most. Send us an application and hopefully we’ll see you in the field this fall.” Read more

Hunting, Optics

iAiming iA-612 in Stock and Available for Purchase

(Arlington, TX) iAiming, a worldwide leader in smart thermal rifle scopes and provider of First Shot – Auto Zero™ technology presents their iA-612 that is available now for purchase. iAiming recently expanded from Australia into North America, and people everywhere are taking note of their quickly growing presence in the US Market.

The iA-612 is an accumulation of years of research and engineering ingenuity and design to create what has been called the pinnacle of thermal scopes. Available throughout their entire product line, the globally patented First Shot-Auto Zero™ technology allows the shooter to sight-in a firearm with ease saving time and ammo. The artificial intelligence design with its single scroll-knob to control the scope makes the iA-612 the easiest thermal scope to operate on the market today. This innovative technology has greatly improved the products usability and is a revolutionary step in rifle scope development. The iAiming Smart Thermal Rifle Scope represents a giant leap forward when compared to existing products available on the global market. The 612 has a 640×512 sensor resolution, 12?m pixel pitch, and 42mm Objective Lens size. Featuring 8 hours of operating time, 1024×768 video resolution, continuous digital zoom (2.4x/19.2x), an extremely lightweight design, and coupled with lifetime customer support, the iA-612 will be the last thermal scope you’ll ever buy. Read more

Optics

Blocker Outdoors offers snake protection

MUSKEGON, MI – The U.S. Centers for Disease control estimates that 7,000 to 8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes annually. (Note: snakes can be venomous, not poisonous – there’s a difference.) Few deaths are attributed to the venomous bites, however, but the aftermath can be miserable, even life changing.

Rattlesnake venom is largely composed of hemotoxins. So, beyond the initial unfathomably painful bite, and after the instant bleeding and swelling, you can experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and labored breathing. Left untreated, the strike can lead to organ failure, and in some instances, death.

Water and marsh-oriented cottonmouth snakes – colloquially referred to as water moccasins – also carry hemotoxic venom. And past the bodily effects listed for rattlesnake bites, both cottonmouth and rattlesnake bites can cause necrosis, which breaks down blood cells and can lead to temporary or permanent tissue and muscle damage.

The widely distributed copperhead snake also carries hemotoxins, but bites are generally not considered deadly. Yet, a strike is wickedly painful, and you can expect swelling, throbbing, and possible nausea. Read more

Wildlife

Henry Repeating Arms Donates $200,000 to Pediatric Cancer Centers

 

Henry Repeating Arms Donates $200,000 to Pediatric Cancer Centers

RICE LAKE, Wis. – Henry Repeating Arms, one of the country’s leading firearms manufacturers, is proud to announce donations totaling $200,000 to Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center at Nebraska Medicine. The funds will go directly toward supporting the hospitals’ efforts in treating and caring for pediatric cancer patients, ensuring that children and their families have access to the world-class care these healthcare providers are known for.

“If I could snap my fingers and resolve one thing in this world, without a doubt, it would be childhood cancer. It’s impossible to imagine what these kids and their parents endure throughout treatment and beyond,” said Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms. “Seeing the smile of positivity and confidence on the face of a kid fighting the battle of their life is all the inspiration and motivation I need to try and help support these children and their families in any way I can. Guns for Great Causes has always been about the kids, the future of America, and I am proud to make these donations in their name.”

Arkansas Children’s is the only healthcare system in the state solely dedicated to caring for children and is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report in seven pediatric specialties, including cancer.

“I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Henry Repeating Arms for their incredibly generous donation benefiting our Hematology-Oncology Unit,” said Taylor Speegle, Executive Director of Philanthropy for Arkansas Children’s Foundation. “This gift will help our commitment to making the children of Arkansas better today and healthier tomorrow. Thank you for your commitment to our mission and for your unwavering support of our efforts to improve the health and well-being of children.” Read more

Firearms

NSSF, USFWS, and Taurus Release “Partner with a Payer” Video

NSSF, USFWS, and Taurus Release Latest Video in the “Partner with a Payer” Film Series

Highlighting Manufacturers and Their Support of the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, highlights a partnership with Taurus Holdings, Inc., in support of the “Partner with a Payer®” initiative by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS). In the video, titled “Building Our Partnerships,” the world-class manufacturing facilities at Taurus are showcased, which have been vital to assisting the state of Georgia and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in their economic development of creating and maintaining resources for the public to utilize for outdoor activities.

Partner with a Payer - Taurus

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