Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
As Kryptek’s exclusive provider of water transfer printing films, TWN now expands their lineup of over 20 Kryptek patterns to include eight color variations of Kryptek’s newest family of camouflage patterns, Obskura.
The new color variations available now are Transitional, Nox, Grom, Driftwood, Litus, Nivis, Signa and Universal. Read more
Every once in a while a product is released that truly revolutionizes an industry, and that quantum leap in technology is evidenced through Victory Archery’s® brand new Voodoo SS™ bolt. Utilizing patented technology from Victory’s new industry-dominating VAP SS™ hunting arrow and the innovative design of the original Voodoo™ bolt, Victory engineers have created a game changing micro-diameter crossbow arrow.
The VAP Voodoo crossbow bolt was ahead of its time by about a decade. Its revolutionary micro-diameter construction and weight forward design meant it could out-penetrate anything on the market. Now ten years later, the Voodoo SS builds on a decade of success to create world’s best penetrating bolt with stainless steel mesh woven into the carbon for extreme durability. It also features Victory Archery’s Rail Rider™ technology, a patented system that allows for 95% less contact with the rail while simultaneously eliminating nose up or nose down launch angles. Read more
BELLEVUE, WA – Joe Biden’s Twitter message to former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords may read like a threat against one gun rights organization, but it is really an attack on every gun owner in the nation, the Second Amendment Foundation said today.
Biden pledged to work with Giffords on her extremist gun control agenda, and promised to “defeat the NRA,” in the process, but SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb said that’s just cover for a bigger goal.
“Joe Biden has labored relentlessly for decades to reduce the Second Amendment to rubble,” Gottlieb stated. “He may attack one group by name, but his goal is to crush the rights of every gun owner in our country.
“By attacking the Second Amendment Rights of 100 million Americans,” Gottlieb continued, “Biden is not bringing us together but dividing us further. If people take to the streets in protest, if violence occurs it will be his fault and he should be impeached for violating our constitutional rights and inciting violence. Maybe it is time to ban him from Twitter and Facebook!” Read more
Each year, the DNR Parks and Recreation Division looks to hire roughly 1,200 seasonal park workers and more than 50 seasonal park rangers to help deliver memory-making outdoor experiences at state parks, state forest campgrounds, harbors and other DNR-managed recreation facilities throughout spring, summer and fall. The push for the 2021 season is on now!
Seasonal park workers are key employees who provide customer service and perform important park duties like answering visitor questions, registering campers, cleaning park buildings and mowing grass. Workers earn between $10 and $11.60 an hour and may qualify for academic/internship credit.
Seasonal park rangers (commissioned and noncommissioned) are frontline staff carrying out day-to-day operations and maintenance and other essential duties. They help train and direct seasonal staff and volunteers and maintain grounds, infrastructure and equipment. Park rangers receive state employment benefits and are paid between $17.75 and $24.95 an hour. Read more
NORTH HAVEN, CT – Mossberg’s newest autoloader, the 940 JM Pro competition shotgun, has been recognized as the 2021 Shooting Illustrated Shotgun of the Year, presented by the National Rifle Association (NRA) Publications. Now in their 19th year, the NRA Publications Golden Bullseye Awards acknowledge the finest products available in the shooting sports and this year’s winners will be honored during the 2021 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Houston, Texas.
Golden Bullseye Award winners are selected by a seven-member committee of editors, graphic designers and veteran members of the NRA publications staff, representing more than a century of collective experience in the shooting and hunting industry. To qualify for consideration, a product must have been recently introduced and available to consumers; used or tested by a staff member or regular contributor to the magazine; reliable, innovative and meeting or exceeding the evaluator’s expectation. Completing the criteria for award selection are the perceived value of the product to the purchaser and that the product is styled in a manner befitting the shooting and hunting industry, and its enthusiasts.
The result of two years of development alongside world champion shooters, Jerry and Lena Miculek, the Mossberg 940 JM Pro was designed with the needs of today’s competitive shooter in mind. At the core of this competition-ready 12 gauge is a durable gas system that will run for many rounds before cleaning and reliably cycle 2 ¾ or 3-inch shells. Key features include an enlarged loading port to allow quad loads into the magazine tube; redesigned elevator and shell catch to eliminate common pinch-points; slim profile forend and user-configurable stock for length-of-pull, drop and cast; HIVIZ® fiber optic sight system; and extended Briley® choke tubes. Read more
Introducing Savage Arms’ IMPULSE Big Game
WESTFIELD, Massachusetts –– Savage Arms is pleased to announce the new IMPULSE Big Game rifles. When accuracy is the name of the game, IMPULSE Big Game delivers. And the straight-pull action at the heart of IMPULSE lets you stay on target like no conventional bolt-action can. The new American made Savage rifle is instinctive and fast—and every inch of the rifle encompasses breakthrough technology for speed and precision.
“Big Game hunters rely on their rifles for performance and accuracy at any range and Savage has built a loyal fan base with our mastery of accuracy,” Jessica Treglia, Sr. Brand Manager at Savage Arms, said. “Now we’re adding speed into the mix. These new IMPULSE straight-pull rifles allow a shooter to maintain proper cheek weld after a shot and keep their target in their sights. We’re revolutionizing the traditional hunting rifle and these IMPULSE rifles are perfect for those looking to take on big game.”
The new straight pull action is housed in a KUIU® Verde 2.0 Camo stock, featuring AccuStock® and comes equipped with Savage’s AccuFit® which allows for easy adjustments to length-of-pull and comb height to provide even the biggest big-game hunters with a tailored fit. The user-adjustable AccuTrigger® can be set as low as 1.5 pounds. Read more
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is pleased to announce its new Smallbore Postal Competition, set to begin in January 2021. The event will feature 3-Position and Prone matches, fired from a distance of 50 feet, and is open to both Adult and Junior athletes.
“The CMP has a lot of experience with conducting postal competitions, and with everything going on in the world today, running a smallbore postal seems like a logical step for our program,” said Brad Donoho, CMP smallbore manager. “We’re happy to be able to provide a place for smallbore athletes everywhere to continue their growth on the range.”
Individuals and clubs are welcome to register. Official customized targets will be mailed to participants to be fired upon, then mailed back to the CMP to be verified. Targets may also be scored electronically using the Orion Scoring System. Read more
(McLean, VA – January 11, 2021) Introducing the FN 509 LS Edge™, the ultimate tactical pistol designed by FN to give users every advantage in the most demanding environments. From the front lines to the range, this factory-tuned 9mm Long Slide delivers cutting edge performance. When split seconds make the difference, The FN 509 LS Edge provides the advantage of a fully customized firearm, right out of the box.
“FN’s commitment to developing performance-driven products has reached a new level with the FN 509 LS Edge,” said Mark Cherpes, CEO for FN America, LLC. “The foundation of unmatched FN craftsmanship and battle-proven reliability combined with expert counsel from professional users, allowed us to develop the most advanced FN 509 pistol to date.” Read more
Kitchener, On. Canada, January 8, 2021 – Excalibur is proud to introduce the new TwinStrike™ with DualFire™ technology, the first crossbow to feature the ability to fire 2 arrows in milliseconds. The new TwinStrike provides two arrows locked and loaded for double the confidence. Double the opportunity and zero reasons to choose anything less.
As hunters, we all know things can happen. Arrows deflecting off branches, animals jumping the shots or just flat out misjudging the yardage and a miss. The TwinStrike provides the opportunity to have the 2nd shot, and that second opportunity without the need to reload and missing the opportunity.
The heart of the TwinStrike is DualFire Technology. This groundbreaking crossbow technology consists of three key components:
By Glen Wunderlich
Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)
During the past year of upheaval, in which many of us became reclusive to avoid the possibility of contracting COVID-19, we had time for a bit of soul searching. Gone were the trips to the local watering holes, sports arenas, eateries, and many places where good times were commonplace. However, as these doors were closed, others opened; isn’t that the way of life?
Many of us were forced to inner-act with our family members on a scale we’ve not experienced heretofore. To some it could have meant getting on each other’s nerves more than usual, but to others it became an opportunity to become more acquainted with the outdoors. And, that’s exactly what has happened, as millions of us escaped the daily fear foisted upon us by hitting the streams, lakes and woods. There we were safe to learn and to play together with those closest to us.
If you are one who hunts, fishes, or simply enjoys the fresh outdoor air and wildlife, you had to be introduced to these activities somewhere along the line. Here is a case in point, which led me to my love of the outdoors.
My father did not hunt or fish, so for me to participate in these activities, someone else had to step up and it was my next-door neighbors, the Satterfields. They decided to ask me if I’d like to go fishing with them. As a child of 10-12 years of age, I recall handling the rods and closed-faced fishing reels they stored in their garage in anticipation of my first fishing trip. Of course it helped to catch a fair amount of fish that day to fan the flames of my excitement.
Before I reached the age to drive a car, I would hitchhike to Upper Straits Lake in Oakland County – rod and reel in hand. Faith got me back and forth regularly, but one day in particular stands out in my mind some 60+ years later.
I rented a rowboat from Bill Shaw’s boat livery like I did so many times before. The action was slower than usual and overcast skies threatened the outing, but held off. I gave up early and began exercising my thumb along Long Lake Road, when a middle-age man pulled over ahead of me in a Buick Riviera. As we put my gear in the spacious trunk, he asked me if I would take him fishing! In return, he promised to take me home afterward – all the way to the house. Since I already paid the daily rental fee for the boat, I agreed. Back at the lake the fishing was still slow that day and rain persuaded us to call it quits. And, as promised, I got an unprecedented ride home.
My point is that this scene would not have played out had the Satterfields not taken the step for me to join them that day. Here are two ideas to acquaint others to the outdoors.
* Buy a license for someone and invite them to go with you.
* Give someone a hunting or fishing trip and you be the host.
After decades of declining revenue for wildlife management, because people were losing touch with outdoor world, we’ve seen a 10-percent increase in license sales in year 2020 nationwide. Now, we need to continue the exciting trend, because license sales fuel wildlife conservation.
We never know what the future may hold and what roads we may choose in life, but my neighbors had exposed me to something that was there all along; I simply did not know it. That inner fire still burns as strong as it ever did, and today you have the ability to spark such a flame in others.