MDT Expands TIMBR Core Line with Walnut Stock for Savage 110 Rifles

MDT is pleased to announce the release of the TIMBR Core Walnut Stock for the RH/SA Savage 110 Short Action, expanding the TIMBR Core lineup and bringing classic walnut craftsmanship to a modern, precision-focused rifle stock. Built around an aluminum micro V-Block bedding system, the TIMBR Core Walnut Stock delivers the consistency and rigidity expected from a modern precision platform while preserving the warmth and character of a traditional wood stock.

The walnut construction provides a naturally “dead” shooting feel, absorbing recoil more effectively than many synthetic stocks and remaining comfortable across hot and cold environments. Laser texturing on the grip and forend enhances control and aesthetics, while each walnut blank features unique grain patterns, ensuring every stock has a personalized look and feel.

With the addition of the Savage 110 Short Action (Right-Hand), the TIMBR Core Walnut Stock is now available for Remington 700 SA, Ruger American SA, Tikka T3/T3x SA, and Savage 110 Short Action (RH) platforms. The stock supports barrels as large as the Proof Research Sendero contour, far larger than what is typically possible with traditional wood stocks, and is compatible with both CORE Bottom Metal and Hunter Bottom Metal for Savage Short Action rifles, allowing shooters to tailor their setup to their intended application.

Durability was a key design driver throughout development. The TIMBR Core Walnut Stock underwent extensive environmental and destructive testing, including 15,000+ rounds of simulated live fire, multi-day exposure to 100% humidity salt-bath conditions, 80°C heat testing, -20°C deep-freeze testing, followed by live fire, sling stud tear-out testing, and repeated drop testing from over four feet. The TIMBR Core Walnut Stock is currently offered in walnut, with laminate versions in Grey/Black and Green/Brown/Black expected to follow shortly. Read more

Firearms

A New Louisiana Historic State Record Black Bear

 

Louisiana State Record black bear

 

A 13-year-old Louisiana hunter made history in 2024 when he pulled the trigger on a hunt more than 30 years in the making.

By PJ DelHomme

This record-book entry has so many angles that it’s hard to know where to begin. There’s the fact that there are only two black bear entries in the Boone and Crockett records for Louisiana—this new record and the bear killed by famous hunter Ben Lilly in 1904. How about the fact that the Louisiana black bear was listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 1992? Populations have now recovered to the point that they can be hunted sustainably. Let’s not forget that this is the same general area where President Theodore Roosevelt (co-founder of the Boone and Crockett Club) went on his famous bear hunt and refused to shoot a bear, creating the concept of Fair Chase and the Teddy Bear. Let’s start with the most recent hunt and go from there.

On a sunny afternoon in December 2024, surrounded by the bottomland hardwoods of Madison Parish, 13-year-old Fisher Brown of West Monroe used a 7mm PRC to kill a massive, 18-year-old boar weighing approximately 500 pounds. Read more

Hunting

Michigan bear hunters record strong 2025 harvest

A Michigan black bear is shown munching berries on a summery day.

Many 400- and 500-pound bears tagged in UP

By ANDY HENION
Communications representative, Wildlife Division
Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Bear hunters recorded another robust season in Michigan in 2025, harvesting nearly 2,000 animals and bringing home a remarkable number of large bears in the Upper Peninsula.

At the Escanaba-area check stations alone, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources registered an estimated 20 bears above 400 pounds and eight bears above 500 pounds, according to Cody Norton, the DNR’s bear, furbearer and small game specialist.

“We saw a phenomenal number of unusually large bears harvested across the Upper Peninsula,” said Norton, a Marquette-based wildlife biologist and avid bear hunter. “This is something we’ve been working toward with our long-term bear management plan – growing the total number of bears and giving hunters more opportunities to harvest large, mature animals.” Read more

Hunting

Fall fingerlings stocked in Michigan waters

Contact: Jeremiah Blaauw, 906-235-7679 or Aaron Switzer, 231-383-2565

More than 648,000 fish were added to 76 locations statewide

A fall walleye fingerling being stocked in Michigan waters.This past fall, the Department of Natural Resources worked hard to stock fish in waters across Michigan — fish that will provide angling opportunities in seasons to come. The fall 2025 effort saw DNR crews stock seven different species at 76 locations throughout the state: 648,557 fish, weighing in at a total of 8.6 tons.

“This was another exceptional fall fish stocking season, enhancing fishing opportunities throughout Michigan,” said DNR fish production manager Aaron Switzer. “Combined with successful spring and summer stocking efforts, the 2025 total reached nearly 19.5 million fish stocked in Michigan’s waters.”

The number and type of fish stocked vary by hatchery, as each facility’s ability to rear fish differs due to water supply and temperature. In Michigan, there are six state and three cooperative fish hatcheries that work together to produce the species, strains and sizes of fish needed by fisheries managers. These fish must then be delivered at specific times and locations for stocking to ensure that they thrive.

In general, fish are reared in Michigan’s state fish hatcheries anywhere from one month to 1.5 years before they are stocked. Most fish in Michigan are stocked in the spring, but some fish are stocked in the fall because they require less time and fewer resources to rear in hatcheries. Fall-stocked fish also may adjust better to new environments as they are younger and more adaptable to change.

Seven species were stocked this fall: Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown trout, lake trout, rainbow trout (Eagle Lake and steelhead strains), walleye and muskellunge.  Where they were stocked below:

  • Marquette State Fish Hatchery (near Marquette) stocked 27,915 fall fingerling and 250 adult brook trout that weighed a combined 3,022 pounds. These fish were stocked at a total of 27 locations in the Upper Peninsula.
  • Oden State Fish Hatchery (near Petoskey) stocked 140,366 fall fingerling rainbow trout that combined weighed 7,508 pounds and were stocked at four locations in the Upper and Lower peninsulas.
  • Thompson State Fish Hatchery (near Manistique) stocked 3,008 Great Lakes strain muskellunge that weighed 304 pounds in Lake Hudson and Thornapple Lake. Thompson also stocked 329,085 fall fingerling steelhead weighing 2,413 total pounds in six locations.
  • Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery (west of Kalamazoo) stocked 64,532 fall fingerling steelhead weighing a combined 917 pounds in Crystal Lake.
  • Harrietta State Fish Hatchery (near Cadillac) stocked 17,548 fall fingerling brown trout and 24,520 fall fingerling rainbow trout. These fish were stocked in four locations with a combined weight of 1,573 pounds.

DNR fisheries management units also stocked fall fingerling walleye this year.

  • Southern Lake Michigan Management Unit stocked 33,580 Muskegon strain fall fingerlings weighing 1,373 total pounds in 20 locations.
  • Central Lake Michigan Management Unit stocked 2,507 Muskegon strain fall fingerlings weighing 160 pounds total in three locations.
  • Northern Lake Michigan Management Unit stocked Little Bay de Noc with 5,211 fall fingerlings (Little Bay de Noc strain) weighing a combined 88 pounds in five locations; 2,815 of these walleye fingerlings were raised in a co-op partner pond tended by the Bay De Noc Great Lakes Sportfishermen.

The DNR welcomes visitors to its state fish hatcheries and interpretive centers to see the fish rearing process and to learn about Michigan’s waters. For more information or to plan your trip, visit Michigan.gov/Hatcheries.

To find out if any fish were stocked in your favorite fishing spots, visit the DNR’s fish stocking database at michigandnr.com/fishstock/.

Fishing

1791 Outdoor Lifestyle Group Introduces the HUNT Youth Butt Cuff

1791 Outdoor Lifestyle Group, a leading provider of premium leather holsters, EDC tool organizers, and associated outdoor and sporting goods, is excited to announce the HUNT Youth Rimfire Butt Cuff. Handcrafted from American steerhide, this gives young sportsmen a durable, functional, and classic accessory specifically made for smaller statured youth .22 rimfire rifles. Designed and made with the same quality, look and feel as the full size 1791 HUNT Line Butt Cuffs, it holds eight rimfire shells, features a padded suede cheekpiece for better sight alignment, and includes a “creep-stop” strap to keep it secure under recoil.

The Youth Rimfire Butt Cuff is smaller than the standard 1791 Butt Cuff and is specifically designed to work with the Savage® Rascal, Keystone® Chipmunk and similar Youth 22 starter Rifles.

Built to last with reinforced stitching and backed by a lifetime warranty, this leather stock sleeve blends comfort, function, and rugged style for the next generation of hunters. The Youth Rimfire Butt Cuff is now available in the 1791 Oiled Brown finish with an MSRP of $59.99

For more information on the Youth Rimfire Butt Cuff and the entire 1791 HUNT Line and other 1791 Outdoor Lifestyle Group holsters, EDC tool organizers and accessories, please visit https://1791gunleather.com

1791 Outdoor Lifestyle Group will be showing the HUNT Line and other new products, including the exciting new 1791 Industries firearm accessories at the 2026 SHOT Show in Las Vegas at Booth 75207, January 20th – 23rd, 2026.

Firearms

Millennium Treestands Redefines Ground Blinds with New Antler Shak Series

Millennium Treestands, the name synonymous with continuous innovation, proudly announces the launch of its new Antler Shak Series, headlined by the Antler Shak 7 Mag and Antler Shak 30/30 ground blinds. Engineered from the ground up, this series sets a new standard with its revolutionary approach to concealment and visibility, featuring industry-first optical technology.

Built with a tough, 600D brushed shell in Mossy Oak Country Roots, each blind is designed to disappear into the landscape while providing a spacious, tactically superior shelter for the modern hunter. The series’ integrated features, from silent blackout curtains to a robust hub system, deliver the ultimate combination of undetectable concealment, unparalleled visibility, and field-tested durability.

Antler Shak 7 Mag
The Antler Shak 7 Mag stands as the premium flagship model, engineered for hunters who refuse to compromise on space, stability, or tactical advantage. Its innovative Wide Bottom design creates an exceptionally roomy 62″x62″ footprint, providing unmatched stability on uneven terrain, ample space for three hunters, and their full complement of gear. This blind dominates the sightline with nine strategically placed vertical and horizontal one way, see through windows, ensuring a panoramic, 360-degree view while you remain completely invisible. Thoughtful premium features like the exclusive 4″ exterior skirt eliminate ground-level light leaks, and the integrated ceiling storage net keeps essentials organized and within easy reach. These unmatched features make the 7 Mag a complete, self-contained ground blind built for the most demanding expeditions.

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Bergara Introduces the Platinum Stalker

Bergara introduces the Platinum Stalker. Lawrenceville, Georgia – BPI Outdoors / Bergara® Rifles introduces the Platinum Stalker. The Platinum Stalker is designed for hunters who appreciate the traditional look and feel of a wood stock rifle, but want the stiffness and rigidity that laminate offers. Built on a pepper-colored laminate Monte Carlo stock, it delivers timeless style with the weather-resistant durability of laminate, ready for the toughest hunts in any environment. The caliber offerings start at the 6.5 Creedmoor and elevate to the .375 H&H, appealing to hunters wanting a rifle for brown bear in Alaska or dangerous game in Africa.

The Platinum Stalker is built on Bergara’s Premier action and finished in stainless Cerakote®, ensuring smooth cycling, corrosion resistance, and lasting reliability. The Platinum Stalker has a 4.5-barrel profile. The fluted stainless steel barrel balances strength, rigidity, and weight reduction. Designed for repeatable precision and sub-MOA accuracy, every barrel is manufactured in-house using Bergara’s proprietary honing and rifling process. Equipped with a machined M5-pattern bottom metal, this internal magazine system combines the traditional reliability of a hinged floorplate with the strength and fit only machined components can offer. The included Omni muzzle brake effectively reduces felt recoil and muzzle rise, helping hunters stay on target for quicker follow-up shots.

The TriggerTech® Primary trigger delivers a crisp, zero-creep break and consistent performance in all conditions. This trigger is factory-tuned for precision and user confidence in the field. The Platinum Stalker has a Remington 700 footprint which offers a broad compatibility with aftermarket stocks, bases, and triggers, giving hunters full customization flexibility.

This Platinum Stalker weighs a mere 6.75 pounds and has an MSRP starting at $1899.99. Read more

Firearms

Millennium Treestands Unveils the DeadLock Carbon Shooting Stick Tripod

Millennium Treestands, a leader in innovative hunting gear, announces the launch of the DeadLock Carbon Shooting Stick Tripod. Engineered for ultimate stability and versatility, this tripod provides a critical advantage for hunters, shooters, and outdoor photographers.

Constructed from high-strength carbon fiber, the DeadLock offers an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio for easy transport and solid support. Its top-mounted leg adjustment system allows for rapid, one-knob per-leg deployment, enabling users to transition from seated to standing heights in seconds.

The included multi-platform Vise Head is the core of its adaptability. Featuring a 3-axis design with interchangeable Arca, Picatinny, and Saddle/Vise plates, it ensures perfect leveling of rifles, cameras, or optics. Adjustable drag controls allow for a tight lock or smooth panning.

This combination of lightweight rigidity, rapid adjustment, and versatile mounting creates a stable, confidence-inspiring platform for any precision task in the field.

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Mossberg Adds 940 Pro Waterfowl Shotgun in Realtree Legacy

The only waterfowl shotgun that will be featured by HALO Waterfowl across all HALO channels during the 2025–2026 season.

NORTH HAVEN, CT — Launched in 2021, the Mossberg 940 Pro Waterfowl 12-gauge autoloaders are field-proven shotguns built for the extremes. For 2025 the 940 Pro Waterfowl is continuing on with an optic-ready receiver cut to accept direct mounting of micro-dot optics (RMSc-pattern), while also becoming available fully finished in Realtree’s Legacy® pattern.

The 940 Pro Waterfowl Series is engineered for the wet, cold, and dirty conditions waterfowlers face. Key features include weather-resistant Cerakote® metal surfaces; 28-inch chrome-lined barrels with HIVIZ® CompSight® fiber-optic front sights; durable synthetic, self-draining stocks and forends; and nickel-boron coatings on several internal components (gas piston, magazine tube, hammer, sear, and return spring tube). The design also incorporates stainless steel rings and a hard-anodized aluminum return spring plunger for long life and low maintenance.

Built to run reliably in the field, the 940 Pro’s gas system can operate up to 1,500 rounds before cleaning and will cycle factory-manufactured 2.75″ or 3″ loads of 1 1/8 oz. or greater (to what is currently available on the market at the time of this press release). Ergonomic, hunter-friendly features include an oversized, beveled loading port with a redesigned elevator and shell catch for pinch-free loading; a barrel manufacturing process that preserves point-of-aim and impact; a slim-profile forend; and a user-configurable stock with adjustable length-of-pull (13–14.25″), drop and cast options. Large charging handle and paddle-style bolt release controls make operation fast and intuitive in cold or gloved hands. When optics aren’t mounted a cover plate is included to preserve a sealed receiver.

940 Pro Waterfowl Optic Ready Realtree (Model 85186) — This optic-ready 12-gauge, 3-inch autoloader features a 28″ AccuChoke™-compatible vent-rib barrel and an extended X-Factor™ Modified choke plus flush Full and Improved Cylinder chokes. Metal surfaces (receiver and barrel), stock and forend wear the Realtree® Legacy camo pattern. The package includes Mossberg’s aggressive signature texturing on stock and forend, sling swivel studs, a 5-round capacity, drilled & tapped/optic-cut receiver, ambidextrous safety, and an MSRP of $1,246. Read more

Firearms

Vortex Introduces AMG 1-10×24 FFP Riflescope

BARNEVELD, WI- Born from the standards of elite military units, the AMG® 1-10×24 delivers high-power magnification and optical clarity to compact, short-barreled carbines — leaving rail space for thermal attachments, lasers, offset red dots, and backup irons.

British SAS, Royal Marines, and U.S. SOCOM units set the baseline for zero retention, optical performance, and extended operational durability. Over years of testing, Vortex® engineers pushed the AMG® 1-10×24 against those standards until it exceeded every requirement.

The result is the most advanced optical and mechanical system Vortex® has engineered in an LPVO.

“The project started when the UK Ministry of Defense asked for an optic that didn’t exist and nobody else would make,” says Andy Haffemann, Vortex® Advanced Design Manager. “Over years of iterations, failed prototypes — hundreds of lenses turned to dust through recoil testing — we refined every detail through connections at UK Ministry of Defense and U.S. Special Operations Command until it met their combined expectations.”

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