FirstSpear Attends ADS Warrior West

FirstSpear attends ADS’ Warrior West Convention in San Diego on April 27–28, 2022. A leading innovator in load carriage systems, FirstSpear will be showcasing new products that are geared for the war fighter. Newly launched products and technology such as LaserFrame pockets, Fast Rope Mitts, ABAV and Frog Kits will be on display. Come check them out at booth 801.

About FirstSpear

In 2010, FirstSpear® emerged from a bloodline of industry innovation; founded by a team of experienced industry professionals and former U.S. servicemen with a mandate to shift industry paradigms and upend the status quo. The tactical equipment put forth by FirstSpear is designed to function interactively as a fighting system. By utilizing the equipment as a system, an overall weight reduction, weight transfer, and operational scalability is achieved that is far superior to systems that fail to consider the challenges that the user must face in an operational environment.

FirstSpear employs a methodology that integrates evolutionary design with advanced material components, yielding improved performance and operational efficiency while delivering an invaluable reduction in weight on many platforms.

For more information check out, www.First-Spear.com

General

DECKED Partners With Bassmaster To Create The Ultimate Angler Tundra

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — DECKED, which designs and manufactures innovative tool boxes, pickup truck storage and accessories, has partnered with B.A.S.S. and Toyota to create the ultimate angler truck. After hitting Bassmaster Elite Series events throughout the country, this DECKED-outfitted 2022 Toyota Tundra will be donated to a worthy nonprofit organization after the season. Plus, one lucky fan will have a chance to win a new 2022 Toyota Tundra rigged-out with a DECKED System.

Enthusiastic fans attending Elite Series events will get an opportunity to explore an all-new Tundra equipped with the DECKED Drawer System and a host of custom add-ons that make it perfect for delving into outdoor adventure. While there, fans can scan a special code to be the first to find out when the sweepstakes is launched later this year. The next opportunity to see the DECKED Toyota Tundra will be at the Simms Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork May 19-22 in Quitman, Texas.

“We’re a company of people who love the outdoors, and everyone on our team does everything we can to make our customers’ lives better,” said Greg Randolph, DECKED vice president of marketing. “Whether you hunt, fish, camp or bike, the ability to store, organize, protect and secure your gear is essential.

“DECKED is excited to be at Bassmaster tournaments to meet real people already using our products and to reach a new audience of fans.”

The Idaho-based brand is best known for its Tool Box and modular Drawer System, which is 100% American-made. The Drawer System is made from 100% recycled materials. Once assembled, the DECKED Drawer System is easily installed and removed with no drilling or other alteration of the truck bed.

“The DECKED Drawer System allows me to be organized and ready at all times,” said Bassmaster Elite Series pro Scott Martin. “Keeping my tackle, tools and important items safe and secure in my tuck with the DECKED System is one of the most important tools as a professional fisherman. I can’t imagine having a truck without a DECKED System. Every truck owner needs this in their truck.”

In addition to Martin, DECKED also currently partners with Bassmaster Classic champion and former Bassmaster Angler of the Year Mike Iaconelli.

Follow along on Bassmaster.com for more information on the DECKED storage system’s easy installation and a deep-dive into accessory options to keep all of your gear organized and secure, a tour of their new manufacturing facility in Defiance, Ohio, check out the new shallow tool box later this summer and discover how Iaconelli makes the most of his DECKED accessories while on the road.

More details on the Toyota Tundra giveaway and Tundra donation to a nonprofit organization will be released as the season progresses. Read more

Fishing

TrueTimber Teams Up with TenPoint Crossbows for Spring Sweepstakes

INMAN, S.C. – April 27, 2022 – TrueTimber has teamed up with TenPoint Crossbows to host a spring sweepstakes beginning today. At the end of the promotion period, one fan will be randomly selected to win a TenPoint Titan M1 crossbow in TrueTimber Viper Western camo and a $500 TrueTimber gift card. To enter, fans should fill out the online entry form at TrueTimber.com/giveaway. Entry period ends May 11, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

“TenPoint is a great partner of ours and we are really excited to spin up another giveaway with them,” said TrueTimber CEO Rusty Sellars. “Viper Western is an extremely versatile pattern that we have seen perform in all kinds of environments and this is a seriously great looking bow. One lucky hunter is really going to be excited with this prize and have a great opportunity to load up on all their favorite TrueTimber gear.”

This giveaway is open to continental U.S. residents only and entrants must be age 18 or older. Other restrictions apply. For more information and additional coverage on the giveaway, fans are encouraged to follow the TrueTimber and TenPoint Crossbows social media pages.

TenPoint Titan M1

A complete makeover of the all-time best selling TenPoint model, the Titan M1 is an incredible 9.5inches narrower and 30 feet-per-second faster than its legendary predecessor. Powered by VX-5 inverted cams that elongate the power stroke and increase rotation, it delivers lethal accuracy shot after shot. MSRP $849.99. Read more

Archery

Michigan: Tippy Dam boat launch in Manistee County is open following vehicle mishap

The Tippy Dam boating access site located along the Manistee River, off Dilling Road in Brethren, is open, following a vehicle being partially submerged in the river Tuesday morning.

Just before 6 a.m., an angler was backing their boat into the Tippy Dam boating access site. Due to a mechanical issue, the driver could not stop the vehicle, which then backed into the river and partially submerged.

A passerby assisted the driver by using a tow strap to remove the vehicle from the river, which was taken away by a tow truck.

The scene was cleared by a conservation officer around 7:30 a.m. No injuries were reported.

The driver’s name is not being released.

Fishing

Federal Ammunition Turns 100

North American Arms is pleased to announce that today (04/26) it became an employee-owned company. After a 30-year run as president/owner of this manufacturer of “Convenient, Reliable, Effective” mini-revolvers and small semiautomatic pistols, Sandy Chisholm has sold the company to an Employee Stock Ownership Trust which, over the course of the next “several” years, will annually distribute equity ownership pieces of the company to the employees of NAA, at no cost to the employees. This is intended to be a retirement and motivational vehicle.

Chisholm explained that he chose this means of exit for several reasons. First was his interest in sharing the success of his small business with the employees who were responsible for building it. “As many people know, I’ve been a very remote owner since I purchased the business in 1992. I have lived in both suburban Philadelphia and now Naples FL, which is some distance from the factory’s location in Provo, UT. While I’ve made literally 100s of trips over the years to visit the facility and my employees, I’ve always depended heavily on those at the factory to operate the business. Apart from financial support and enthusiastic encouragement, my contributions have been very modest”.

Chisholm also acknowledged his interest in maintaining the business’s independence and stability in the Provo community. “Yes, I’ve had several unsolicited “expressions of interest” from other manufacturers in the firearms industry. NAA dominates its small niche for concealed carry firearms and enjoys an over-sized brand and reputation for quality and customer service that would burnish any other manufacturer’s reputation. Unfortunately, that would almost certainly lead to a relocation of this business and the loss of jobs for all those who I want to protect and reward”, he added. “This route assures that stability”. Read more

Ammunition

Six Mexican Wolf Cross-Fosters Hit Major Milestone

Mexican wolf pups about to be cross-fostered, shown in photo from 2020.

PHOENIX ? The Mexican Wolf Recovery Program reached a major milestone on April 1 when six cross-fostered Mexican wolves matured to breeding age in the wild. In doing so, the six wolves are now able to be counted as contributing to the genetic recovery of the subspecies.

This achievement brings the total number of cross-fosters surviving in the wild in Arizona and New Mexico to 13 and highlights the continuing success of Mexican wolf recovery efforts by the Arizona Game and Fish Department, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, and other conservation partners.

Cross-fostering is an innovative technique used by the Mexican Wolf Interagency Field Team to increase genetic diversity in Mexican wolf populations in the wild. Wolf pups are born in captivity at one of a number of different accredited breeding facilities across the country. When the pups are 14 days old or younger, they are placed into a den of wild Mexican wolves with pups of the same age. The surrogate wild wolf parents raise the new genetically diverse pups as if they were a part of the original litter. Read more

Wildlife

Michigan: sturgeon for Tomorrow seeking volunteers to protect lake sturgeon along Black River

Volunteers are needed in Cheboygan County now through early June to stand guard as mature lake sturgeon head upstream to their spawning sites along the Black River.

The Black Lake Chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow is working in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and tribes to protect the fish from being illegally harvested during the six-week spawning season.

Sgt. Mark DePew, who leads DNR Law Enforcement Division’s efforts on the river, said, “Joining efforts in this alliance helps to preserve this endangered species when they are most vulnerable. By working together, we can double the efforts, making a greater impact on conservation and preservation efforts.”

The lake sturgeon, which can weigh up to 200 pounds and live to be 100 years old, is listed as a threatened species in Michigan, with any sport fishing being closely regulated. Read more

Fishing

Reflex Sights Going Green by Viridian

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – April 26, 2022 – Viridian Weapon Technologies continues to expand on the fact that human eyes see green better and has introduced reflex sights designed from the ground up to improve performance and provide rapid target acquisition.

The Viridian Reflex Sight family brings light-weight, green dot-powered reflex sights designed to fit multiple mounting footprints, hold up to the toughest conditions and provide 30,000+ hours of battery life. These sights offer user-controlled or Viridian’s INSTANT-ON® technology for activation and are powered by CR2032 batteries. They’re easy to mount, include tools in the package and have an auto-off feature that kicks in after two minutes.

“Eyes see green better, and we’re excited about our reflex sites powered by green dot technology,” said Viridian President and CEO, Brian Hedeen. “As with all Viridian new products, we started from scratch with the design and put features and specs into these offerings to make them standout in a crowded market.” Read more

Optics

ZEISS SFL 40 – New Compact Binocular

ZEISS introduces new binoculars featuring maximum optical performance with a lightweight and compact design for your next hunt.

White Plains, NY –

ZEISS is excited to introduce the ZEISS SFL 40, the newest member of the ZEISS SF line of binoculars. The ZEISS SFL (SmartFocus and Lightweight) provides exceptional optical performance combined with a compact and lightweight design. The new binoculars come in two models, the ZEISS SFL 8×40 and 10×40. “Our new ZEISS SFL 40 allows users to experience special hunting moments with incredible ease by combining the advantages of high-performance binoculars with the compact design of smaller binoculars,” said Tammo Lueken, Head of Category Management Hunting at ZEISS.

Lightweight and Compact Design Read more

Optics

Antler King Trophy Clover Mix Delivers Long-Lasting Food Plots

Upper Sandusky, OH – Antler King’s Trophy Clover Mix boasts the highest protein- and tonnage-producing perennial mix on the market for reliable deer and turkey food plots that last up to 6 years.

Treated with Ultra Coat Orange for higher germination rates and increased forage yield, Trophy Clover Mix can grow 2-3 feet tall with up to 10 tons of 30% protein forage per acre to grow trophy bucks. Four clover varieties, chicory, and rapeseed provide a hardy food source that’s nutritious, palatable, and digestible through spring, summer, and fall.

Trophy Clover Mix can be planted in the spring or fall. It’s available in ½ acre and 40 pound bags.

To learn more about Trophy Clover Mix and browse the full Antler King lineup, visit antlerking.com. Read more

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