NWTF’s Waterways for Wildlife Announces Second Round of Funding

(photo credit: Monte Loomis, courtesy NWTF)

EDGEFIELD, S.C.—The NWTF’s Waterways for Wildlife Initiative is starting another round of funding for critical riparian conservation projects in 2023.

Jumpstarted by the NWTF in 2022, the bourgeoning Waterways for Wildlife Initiative made significant headway in improving wildlife habitat along water corridors in its first year through 14 shovel-ready projects, currently underway and on target to enhance approximately 7,677 acres of wildlife habitat and impact nearly 80 stream miles.

For 2023, the Waterways for Wildlife initiative is looking to expand its impact on critical riparian habitat. The landscape-scale initiative is again accepting applications for financial assistance in support of projects that improve wildlife habitat in riparian systems and those with a direct benefit to water conservation.

Eligible parties include federal, state and local agencies and entities, conservation organizations, colleges/universities and private landowners currently working through an existing recognized federal, state or locally sponsored conservation assistance program.

“Through the collaboration with our partners, we will end up delivering nearly $3 million in critical conservation work in just one year,” said Jared McJunkin, NWTF director of conservation operations for the central region. “We are looking forward to continuing the collaborative efforts established in just one year to ensure riparian areas are conserved into perpetuity.” Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Kahr Firearms Group Announces The Last Full Measure Project

Greeley, PAs: Every day, many Americans put themselves in harm’s way, acting without fear or selfishness, to stand between the innocent and the evil, or in the face of natural disaster. To these brave individuals, no thought is given of danger, reward, or gain of heroic accolades. They simply do their duty, to their fellow Americans, and in many cases the price they pay is the last full measure of their devotion to serving others. It is to these heroes that Kahr Firearms Group has chosen to make the company’s focus on charitable giving. Beginning in 2023, Kahr introduces the “Last Full Measure Project”. Through this initiative, Kahr Firearms Group expresses its thanks to these brave Americans. The Last Full Measure Project makes available firearm donations for non-profit charitable organizations servicing American active duty, veterans, police, and first responders. These items can be used by the recipients to raise funds to help heroes and their families.

Justin Moon, CEO of Kahr Firearms Group, voiced his support for America’s heroes, when he said “these brave individuals epitomize the courage that is inherent in the American character, with selflessness and devotion to others guiding their will even in the face of extraordinary danger. They paid the ultimate personal price in service to others. We must honor that sacrifice by helping the families of our heroes in their time of need.” Anyone interested in working with Kahr Firearms Group in support of veteran, law enforcement, or first responder focused non-profit charities, should email marketing@kahr.com.

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Firearms

H1: onX Adds Draw Odds for Application Season

onX, a pioneer in outdoor digital navigation and owner of the industry-leading GPS app, onX Hunt, has acquired Toprut, the premier draw odds and application tool. By bringing Toprut into its fold, onX Hunt becomes a year-round tool, from pre-season scouting and field use, to finding the data needed to navigate tag applications across the west.

Toprut is a core service that helps hunters make insightful, fact-driven tag application decisions each season. Tags in the west have become increasingly difficult to draw in recent years, so in 2021, onX Hunt partnered with Toprut to offer draw application data to its onX Elite members. Through this partnership, onX Hunt analyzed western elk data from 2018-2022 and discovered that the demand for tags in the west was outpacing supply more dramatically than anticipated:

  • Resident elk applicants are up +9.28% from 2018 to 2021
  • Non-resident elk applicants are up +22.68% over the past five years
  • Total limited entry bull tags available are down -2.49% from 2018 to 2021 Read more
Hunting

Garand Collectors Association Creates New Master Marksman Program

To acknowledge those who consistently score well in the John C. Garand Match with As-Issued M1 Rifles at designated Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) competitions, the Garand Collectors Association (GCA) has designed a new GCA Master Marksman Program.

“The GCA is grateful to enjoy a cooperative association with the CMP, whose administrative efforts are essential in making this new award a reality,” the GCA said in a statement.

The GCA Master Marksman program is set to begin in January 2023. Like the CMP’s established Distinguished Badge Program, the new addition will work on an Achievement Award point system, based on performance at designated CMP events.

Points will be awarded based on cut scores and presented as gold (10 pts), silver (8 pts.) and bronze (6 pts) levels. Competitors must reach a total of 40 points overall, with one gold and one additional gold or silver required. All other points may be bronze or greater.

The first points to be awarded will be at the 2023 Western Games, held in Phoenix in March. Read more

Firearms

ED Binoculars by ZeroTech Optics

THRIVE HD Optics are continuing to set new industry standards in performance, made to compete against the top performing binoculars at a fraction of the cost. We took the Thrive series core elements and introduced new, industry leading features such as the latest generation ED (Low Dispersion) glass with generous depth of field, superior low Light performance thanks to the Dielectrically Coated Bak 4 Prisms.

The addition of these features results in brilliant image quality and unparalleled user experience, we added a smoother fast focus wheel and attractive textured grip panels covering the strong however light full magnesium alloy construction provide excellent control in all conditions whilst the integrated rubber lens covers* ensure the optics remain protected from dust and debris. New to the Thrive HD series is the included flip top bino caddy harness system is the ultimate outdoor companion and makes for hands free carry and storage of basic essentials while hunting, birding or hiking. Read more

Optics

Brownells Kicks Off Holiday Shopping Season with Gift Center

GRINNELL, Iowa (December 6, 2022) — Brownells customers can find plenty of Black Rifle Christmas gift ideas for the firearms enthusiasts in their lives at the Brownells Holiday Gift Center.

The Gift Center is the one-stop-shop for all kinds of special deals just in time for Christmas. Customers can shop deep discounts on optics, magazines, receivers, and handgun parts along Brownells bolt carrier groups and build kits.

Offered a price lower than many popular types of forged lowers, 17 Design Billet Lowers are only $59.99. Lower receivers must ship to an FFL.

Bushnell AR Optics 1-4X24mm scopes with Drop Zone BDC reticle are available for only $99.99.

Ready to drop into a complete firearm or serve as the centerpiece of a build, Brownells M16 bolt carrier groups are only $89.99.

To see all the other great holiday deals at Brownells, visit the Black Rifle Christmas Holiday Gift Center.

Firearms

FPC Responds to Stay of Oregon “Permit to Purchase,” Allowing Mag Ban

PORTLAND, OR – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that United States District Judge Karin Immergut adopted FPC’s position regarding the implementation challenges of Oregon Measure 114’s “permit-to-purchase” law and the state’s associated admission that the system would not be ready in time – and stayed its enforcement for 30 days. However, the Court denied the motion for a temporary restraining order regarding the ban on magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds. The order in Fitz v. Rosenblum, along with filings in Azzopardi v. Rosenblum, can be viewed at FPCLegal.org.

“Nevertheless, Plaintiffs are entitled to a prompt hearing to determine whether a preliminary injunction should issue based on a more complete evidentiary record addressing whether there is a likelihood of success on the merits under the Second and Fourteenth Amendments,” wrote Judge Immergut in her order. “The parties are ordered to confer and propose a briefing schedule to this Court by December 7, 2022.”

“FPC is cautiously optimistic that the most immediately glaring problem with Oregon Measure 114 – namely that requiring a ‘permit-to-purchase’ to acquire firearms, when no such permit application process even exists – has been acknowledged by the Court,” said FPC Director of Legal Operations Bill Sack. “Nevertheless, in denying our request for a TRO regarding Measure 114’s magazine capacity restriction, the Court’s analysis leaves a lot to be desired.”

FPC is joined in this lawsuit by the Second Amendment Foundation.

Gun Control

FPC Files Brief in Gun Control Lawsuit Seeking to Compel Federal Re-Definition of “Firearm”

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an important brief with the United States District Court for the Northern District of California in the case of California v. ATF. Initially filed in 2020 by California, Giffords, and two individuals, the case sought to force the ATF to re-define “firearms” under federal law to include numerous non-firearm items. Now, the plaintiffs are trying to ‘amend’ their lawsuit to claim that the ATF’s frame or receiver rule published this year doesn’t go far enough. FPC’s brief, along with its previous motion to intervene, can be viewed at FPCLegal.org.

“Plaintiffs’ First Amended Complaint is, in reality, an entirely new lawsuit based on a new agency action taken subsequent to Plaintiffs’ filing of this lawsuit,” argues the brief. “The basis of Plaintiffs’ lawsuit is Defendants’ prior implementation of the Gun Control Act of 1968, which Plaintiffs sought to collaterally attack by challenging a series of classification letters issued to non-firearm producers by the [ATF]. That prior implementation of the GCA is currently defunct, and those classification letters are no longer controlling. Accordingly, Applicants in Intervention request that this Court grant Defendants’ motion and dismiss Plaintiffs’ First Amended Complaint because it concerns an entirely distinct agency action and the basis for Plaintiffs’ original lawsuit is moot.”

“California and Giffords are attempting to hijack their old lawsuit designed to force the ATF to issue the frame or receiver rule to now say that the rule doesn’t go far enough,” said Cody J. Wisniewski, FPC’s Senior Attorney for Constitutional Litigation. “Plaintiffs’ argument that the ATF is required by federal law to regulate even more than it already does is nonsensical, and their attempt to disguise a new lawsuit as an ‘amendment’ to their prior case is legally infirm.” Read more

Gun Control

Maverick 5-Shooter GX Blind

Pulaski, WI — A versatile turnkey blind for any hunter, the 5-Shooter GX from Maverick Blinds offers plenty of space for stowing gear while staying protected from the elements.

Standing over 6 feet tall with a 5-foot diameter, the 5-Shooter GX was designed to easily accommodate bow or gun hunters. Five generous horizontal shooting windows offer 360-degree views.

The blind sports a 2-inch rainproof overhang and slide-lock door seal for added protection from extreme weather as well as a 2-inch bottom flange for securing the construction to the ground or an elevated platform. Built to stay outside year-round, the 5-Shooter GX features Maverick’s patented two-piece design for easy assembly and transport. Read more

Hunting

ESCORT PS Turkey Hunter Semi-Auto Shotgun Ready for Turkey Season

Rogers, AR (December 6, 2022) – HatsanUSA, the exclusive U.S. distributor of ESCORT Shotguns, is proud to feature the PS Turkey Hunter. Just in time for the 2022 turkey season you can find ESCORT’s notable line of turkey-specific semi-automatic shotguns at the ready. The PS Turkey Hunter is available in 12-gauge, 20-gauge, and .410 caliber and is tailored with the turkey shooter in mind. Common to many ESCORT semi-automatic shotguns, the PS Turkey Hunter features Hatsan’s FAST Loading System and Smart Valve Piston technologies. The FAST Loading System enables faster and easier loading with one hand and without the need to change shooting position. The loading button acts as both a carrier latch release for loading and the bolt release when the bolt is locked back. This gun’s Smart Valve Piston will cycle 7/8 oz, 2 ¾” all the way up to 3” full magnum loads, credited to its self-regulating design. This patented design is so reliable that one can mix heavy and light loads in the same magazine without a hiccup.

The PS Turkey Hunter is available in two camo patterns: RealTree® Timber and Mossy Oak® BottomLand. Each gun ships with 3 interchangeable chokes suitable for a variety of turkey hunting situations. A 5-inch long cantilever optics rail features 4 cross-slots to accommodate a variety of Weaver mounts. The gun is also equipped with bright fiber optic front and rear sights for low-light hunting. The red front fiber is windage adjustable while the rear green fiber sight is both windage and elevation adjustable. Both fibers can be removed entirely to make way for mounted optics. All Hatsan’s barrels are hard chrome-lined for maximum durability and corrosion resistance. Safety is a significant concern for any firearm, so a manual cross-button safety is built in. Mounted sling studs make for easy carry and firing support.

Be sure to grab ESCORT’s PS Turkey Hunter for this year’s turkey hunt! You won’t be disappointed!

MSRP: $499.99

PS Turkey Hunter Features

  • 12 ga, 20 ga, or .410 cal 3” magnum
  • Gas-operated; semi-automatic
  • Smart Valve Piston self regulates for flawless performance with both 2 ¾” and 3” shells
  • FAST Loading System for easy one-handed loading
  • Aircraft alloy receiver
  • Durable, advanced polymer synthetic stock and forend with checkered grip surfaces
  • Soft rubber buttpad for recoil absorption
  • Oxidation resistant, chrome-plated barrel
  • Included 3 chokes
  • 4+1 shell capacity
  • Manual cross-button safety
  • Mounted sling studs
  • Available in RealTree® Timber and Mossy Oak® BottomLand camouflage patterns

PS Turkey Hunter 12 ga Specifications

  • 24” barrel
  • 44” overall length
  • 6.9 lbs.
  • Chokes: Extended Extra Full, Full, Improved Modified

PS Turkey Hunter 20 ga Specifications

  • 22” barrel
  • 42” overall length
  • 6.2 lbs.
  • Chokes: Extended Extra Full, Full, Improved Modified

PS Turkey Hunter .410 cal Specifications

    • 24” barrel
    • 44” overall length
    • 6 lbs.
    • Chokes: Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder (all extended)

      • HatsanUSA is the exclusive distributor of Hatsan airguns and Escort firearms in the U.S. Recognized for craftsmanship and precision performance, Hatsan products provide an exceptional shooting experience. The brands are purpose-driven and renowned for outstanding power, performance, reliability, and value. Hatsan takes pride in its vertically integrated manufacturing process, which enables it to maintain the highest levels of quality, workmanship, and a competitive advantage.

  •  For more information, please visitWWW.HATSANUSA.COM
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