Pope and Young Announces Two New Whitetail World Records

Pope and Young, America’s leading bowhunting organization, is excited to announce a new World Record Typical Whitetail Deer in Velvet and a new World Record Non-Typical Whitetail Deer in Velvet. Pope and Young convened a special panel to measure these potential World Records at a Measurers Workshop held in Regina, Saskatchewan on June 15th, and these two amazing bucks have been verified as new World Records in their respective categories.

Jack McNaughton shot his Typical Whitetail in Velvet near the Smokey River in Alberta on August 31st, 2013. Jack’s buck has a verified final score of 182 4/8” topping the charts and coming in as a new world record.

“Jack’s buck is one of the most incredible whitetails I have ever seen. The velvet was still in immaculate condition, and the symmetry of this buck is impressive to say the least,” stated Tim Rozewski, Pope & Young Director of Records.

Dallas Heinrichs shot his giant Non-typical Whitetail in Velvet near Hilland Saskatchewan on September 3rd, 2012. Dallas’ buck has a verified final score of 271 0/8” topping the charts by more than 22 inches and coming in as a new world record. Read more

Archery

FBI Partners with USPS for Fingerprinting to Appeal Firearm Purchase Denials

To streamline the process for individuals to appeal firearm purchase denials from the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), the FBI recently partnered with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to assist individuals who have registered with the Identity History Summary Check (IdHSC) program. Registrants can register with a participating post office for digital fingerprinting services. For a $50 fee, the post office will submit the registered customer’s fingerprints to the FBI.

Pursuant to Public Law 92-544, registrants can obtain an IdHSC (also known as a “rap sheet”) for different kinds of NICS appeals:

  • Individuals may challenge their IdHSC record. Examples of challenges could be if the individual thinks a record entry is incorrect, or if an entry for a record is incomplete.
  • Individuals may challenge firearm purchase denials. Possible reasons for incorrect denials could be cases of mistaken identity or incorrect entries in IdHSC records.
  • Individuals may wish to participate in the Voluntary Appeal File. This file contains clarifying information to help reduce unnecessary delays or incorrect denials for firearm purchasers who have been denied more than once or frequently experience delays. Reasons for purchasers to have extra difficulty can include instances of identity theft or mistaken identity

Readers can find more information about the IdHSC program here.

Firearms

Rogue Ridge’s RG1000 E-Bike Boasts Incredible Speed & Power

Rogue Ridge’s fastest fat tire e-bike, RG1000 can carry outdoorsmen an impressive distance on a single charge.

Equipped with a 1,000-watt motor and 13 amp hour battery, the RG1000 has plenty of power to blast up the steepest hillsides. It can reach up to 30 mph with five different power levels, with a range of up to 50 miles and a charge time of just 2.5 hours.

With high-quality fat tires that easily tackle any terrain from sand and rocks to snow and mud, the RG1000 is a reliable workhorse for all outdoor adventures. The 6061 aluminum hardtail frame is load-rated for 350 pounds.

The e-bike comes off-road ready with a rear pannier rack, 48v 2a charger, mud fender, tire liners, and a 1-year warranty. With a Dark Earth finish, the RG1000 is available at an incredible value of $4,499.99.

To learn more about the RG1000 and browse the full lineup of e-bikes, visit rogueridge.com.

Wildlife

Over-the-Counter Leftover Licenses on Sale This Week

First come, first served leftover licenses go on sale at 8 a.m., July 17 on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department website, regional offices and the Headquarters office in Cheyenne. The licenses represent the remaining antelope, elk and deer licenses following the leftover draw.

“Over-the-counter license availability changes each year based on what hunters applied for and received in the initial and leftover draws,” said Joshua Moulton, Game and Fish license section manager.

Hunters buying over-the-counter leftover licenses are encouraged to pay close attention to the area and license type.

“The majority of these licenses are in hunt areas in which it may be difficult to obtain access. We encourage hunters to seek permission to hunt prior to purchasing an over-the-counter license,” Moulton said.

The leftover license availability list is posted on the Game and Fish website.

Hunting

Michigan’s Deer Hunting Access Permit Application Period is Open July 15-Aug. 15

Select hunters may need to apply for a limited-hunt access permit to hunt deer in some areas.

Universal antlerless licenses are available for purchase over the counter without an application.

Upper Peninsula deer hunters

  • In the western central part of the Upper Peninsula, deer management unit 352 will require an antlerless deer hunting access permit AND a universal antlerless deer license to hunt antlerless deer. The eastern central part of the Upper Peninsula, DMU 351, is closed to antlerless hunting in 2024.
    • DMU 352 is made up of DMUs 027, 036, 152 and 252. See the online deer management units map for a map of DMUs.
    • 500 access permits will be available in DMU 352.
    • One antlerless deer hunting access permit for the DMU you are hunting in plus one universal antlerless deer license are required for each deer harvested.
  • If you hunt in DMUs 022, 122, 055, 155, 255 and 121 in the U.P., all you will need is a universal antlerless deer license to hunt antlerless deer.

Closed to antlerless hunting 2024:

  • DMUs 127, 066, 031, 131, 042, 007 and 048 in the northern part of the U.P.
  • DMU 351 in the east central U.P., including DMUs 021, 349, 249, 149, 017 and 117.

Lower Peninsula deer hunters

If you are participating in a reserved deer hunt at Sharonville State Game Area, Shiawassee River National Wildlife Refuge or Shiawassee State Game Area, you will need to apply for a reserved deer hunt access permit.

Purchase access permit applications for $5 from license agents, at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or on the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app July 15-Aug. 15.

Learn more at Michigan.gov/Deer.

Questions? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-WILD (9453).

Hunting

Gov. Gianforte, FWP Offer Appreciation to Valley County Block Management Landowner

Joining Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Gov. Greg Gianforte last week visited with a longtime partner of the Block Management Program in Valley County.

“Landowners like Leonard are absolutely essential when it comes to the success of public access programs in Montana,” said Katie Iverson, FWP access coordinator in Region 6. “Their willingness to allow the public on their private property for hunting is vital to the continuation of Montana’s hunting heritage.”

“Through block management, Montanans have access to nearly 8 million acres of private land to hunt and recreate, and even more when considering the access those acres provide to adjacent or isolated public lands,” Gov. Gianforte said. “I’m grateful for all our landowner partners in the Block Management Program who increase access and hunting opportunities for Montanans.”

The Block Management Program is a cooperative program between private landowners and FWP that provides the public with free hunting access to private land and helps landowners manage hunting activities.

As a Block Management Program participant for nearly 25 years, Leonard Swenson is one of more than 382 cooperators in northeast Montana who provide public access to over 1.2 million acres of land. Read more

Hunting

Iceland Coolers Continues to Surpass Market Expectations with Innovative Product Line

Texas company earns spotlight offering unique designs and exceptional value in the cooler industry.

Iceland Coolers, a leading manufacturer of high-performance coolers, is making significant waves in the market with its diverse and rugged product lineup. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Abilene, Texas, Iceland Coolers has established itself as a leader in the industry, recognized for its durable, feature-rich coolers available at competitive prices. The brand’s recent catalog has not only met but exceeded customer expectations, contributing to its impressive growth over the past two years.

According to the company, Iceland Coolers has built a reputation for providing coolers engineered to withstand the most challenging conditions on earth. Their product offerings, including the Viking Series, Longship Series, Berserker Legacy, and Saga Soft Series, are designed with both functionality and affordability in mind. The company’s focus on delivering more features and accessories at a lower price point than competitors has been a key driver of their success.

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Wildlife

Field-Point-Accurate Broadheads Boost Critical Shot Placement

For hunting practice, broadheads that do not group like practice points can be frustrating and lead to wounding losses. SEVR broadheads address this issue with two innovations ensuring accuracy and reliability:

  1. Pivoting Rear-Deploy Blade Design: Keeps blades fully contained during flight, reducing surface area and providing true field-point-like flight characteristics.
  2. Practice-Lock™ Feature: Locks blades into the ferrule, allowing archers to practice with the same broadheads used for hunting without dulling the blades when shooting into foam targets.

These features provide seasoned bowhunters with precision and confidence, as they can practice with the same broadheads they use in the field. This ensures consistent performance and peace of mind.

For more information, visit www.sevrbroadheads.com.

Archery

Maine Warden Service Locates 75-Year-Old New Sharon Man Who Was Missing For Four Days

Game Warden K9 Ash and Game Warden Kayle Hamilton located a missing 75-year-old man who had fallen off a ledge and had been missing for four days.

Michael Altmaier of New Sharon had not been seen since Monday, when he left his New Sharon residence and was seen driving on the Colby Miller Road in Wilton. He was headed to a scheduled meeting in Weld, but never appeared. His car was later discovered last night by Mount Blue State Park Staff at the Mount Blue State Park Scenic Overlook which is off the Center Hill Road in Weld.

The Maine Warden Service began searching this morning at daylight. At approximately 3:45 p.m., Game Warden Kayle Hamilton and K9 Ash located Altmaier along a bog approximately ¾ of a mile from where his vehicle was located. It is believed Altmaier had fallen down over a ledged embankment Monday and likely became disoriented and ended up in the area of the bog that evening where he eventually had fallen and was unable to get up.

Game Wardens, search volunteers from MASAR (Maine Association for Search and Rescue) and a paramedic were able to get to Altmaier’s location and provide initial assessment and first aid. At approximately 6:00 pm, a Maine Forest Service helicopter was able to land in the bog and transport Altmaier out to an awaiting ambulance where he was transported to a local hospital where he was admitted for observation overnight. Emergency Rescue Personnel said Altmaier was in surprisingly good condition despite spending the last 4 days laying in the area of the bog.

The Maine Warden Service was assisted in the search and rescue by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, Maine Association for Search and Rescue, Maine Search and Rescue Dogs, Bureau of Parks and Land Staff, Maine Forest Service, NorthStar EMS, and the Weld Fire Department.

Wildlife

Nightstick Heavy Metal Package Giveaway

Nightstick, Remington and Springfield Armory have teamed up with Savior Equipment and 1791 to bring you The Heavy Metal Package… a $3,500 retail value!

This accessory-packed prize package features an 18.5″ Remington 870 Police 12GA shotgun outfitted with a Nightstick SFL-13GL shotgun light and extended Choate Machine and Tool magazine tube.

Also included is the competition and duty-ready Springfield Armory Emissary 1911, chambered in 45ACP. This 5-inch barreled pistol also features the new Nightstick 900-lumen/66,000-candela TWM-30-T handgun light.

The package comes with a 42″ American Classic Double Rifle bag from Savior Equipment, with plenty of room to store everything you can win, including a set of Savior Equipment Apollo Electronic Sound Suppressors, Gatorz Blastshield eye protection, 1791 Gun Belt, Holster and Easy-Slide accessory carrier, loaded with a Nightstick USB-558XL handheld light. Read more

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