Five Endangered California Condors Set for Release on Public Lands Day

Despite setbacks from the White Sage Fire, new condors will join the Arizona-Utah flock on Sept. 27

Partners in Arizona-Utah California Condor conservation, including the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), will gather to celebrate Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 27, by witnessing five new members of the Arizona-Utah flock of endangered California condors take to the sky for the first time.

This year’s event, hosted by The Peregrine Fund and the Bureau of Land Management, marks its 29th anniversary and will again feature an in-person celebration at the condor viewing site in the valley below the release pen, as well as a livestream of the release on the Peregrine Fund’s YouTube channel.

The five new condors, hatched and raised at the Oregon Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, are healthy and ready to join the flock. Their release marks a return to normalcy for The Peregrine Fund’s Condor Release and Management Facility, which evacuated two resident “mentor condors” and one rehabilitating condor during the White Sage Fire. The captive birds were moved from the clifftop flight pen to a safe location below. The wild flock members stayed safe by avoiding the area entirely. Read more

Wildlife

Franchi Introduces an Elite Rebate Program with their Momentum Rifle and an OnX Hunt Elite Subscription

Accokeek, MD –– This hunting season, Franchi invites you to go beyond boundaries, beyond expectations, and beyond the ordinary hunt with the launch of the 2025 Momentum Rebate Program. From now through November 30, 2025, every purchase of a Franchi Momentum rifle comes with a $100 rebate check by mail and a 12-month OnX Hunt Elite subscription, delivered digitally via email.

The Momentum: Built for the Hunt, Built for You

Franchi believes the best days are the ones spent in the field—shoulder to shoulder with friends, sharing the hunt and the stories that come with it. The Franchi Momentum bolt-action rifle was created to make those days even better. Designed around the hunter’s natural instincts, the Momentum delivers 1-MOA accuracy with a smooth action, crisp adjustable trigger, and a free-floated barrel tuned for consistency. Its ergonomic stock, complete with Franchi’s TSA recoil pad, offers exceptional comfort and control, giving hunters the feeling of a rifle built just for them.

Whether it’s the whitetail woods, open prairies, or a high-country elk camp, the Momentum is crafted to give hunters a rifle that blends seamlessly into every pursuit. With every detail—from fit and feel to finish—Franchi stands behind its promise: to deliver firearms that transform every shot into part of a greater experience.

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Firearms, Promotions

Reptilia Launches the G-Plate for Glock 19 and Sig ROMEO X

Hillsborough, North Carolina – Reptilia is proud to announce the release of the G-Plate for Glock® 19 and Sig® ROMEO X. Originally developed for a specialized user group, this purpose-built mounting plate allows shooters to install the Sig ROMEO X optic on their Glock 19 slide without any permanent modifications, offering a streamlined solution for low-visibility carry and mission-ready configurations.

The G-Plate replaces the factory rear sight, seating securely in the Glock’s standard dovetail cut. The ROMEO X’s integrated rear sight pairs seamlessly with the G-Plate’s custom front sight post, ensuring reliable backup sight capability even in the harshest conditions.

Precision-machined from billet 17-4 stainless steel and finished in FNC (Nitride) for exceptional corrosion resistance, the G-Plate is engineered to deliver uncompromising strength and long-term durability.

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Firearms, Optics

Rossi RS22 Pistol

[Bainbridge, GA] – Rossi expands its popular RS22 platform with the launch of the all-new RS22 Pistol—bringing trusted rimfire performance into a compact, suppressor-ready design with modern ergonomics and customization options.

A NEW DIMENSION TO THE RS22 PLATFORM:
The RS22 Pistol builds on the reputation of the proven RS22 rifle and reimagines it as a lightweight, compact pistol. Perfect for range days, small-game pursuits, or rimfire training, the RS22 Pistol delivers the same reliability and value Rossi shooters expect, now with features that maximize adaptability and control.

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Firearms

Taurus 66 Combat 357 Revolver

Some people say that revolvers are dead. Some people say that there’s no place for a revolver as a modern concealed carry gun. Those people are wrong.

[Bainbridge, GA] – Taurus USA is proud to introduce the Taurus 66 Combat, the ultimate modern fighting revolver! Medium frame revolvers chambered in 357 Magnum have long been regarded by experts as excellent choices for personal protection, and now the 66 Combat is the final word in fighting revolvers thanks to its incredible list of features:

7 shot capacity: The Taurus 66 Combat is based on Taurus’ successful model 66 revolver, which unlike other medium frame revolvers features a 7 shot 357 Magnum cylinder, giving shooters a 15% increase in capacity.

357 Magnum chambering: this allows the 66 Combat to chamber a variety of rounds, from full house 357 Magnums down to light target loaded 38 Special, and everything in between.

High visibility fiber optic front sight: the fiber optic front sight is perfect for fast target acquisition, and aligns well with the squared off rear sight channel for a crisp, yet fast, sight picture.

Optics-Ready: Additionally, the 66 Combat comes drilled and tapped for the Taurus Optics Ready Option plates, sold separately on www.ShopTaurus.com, so that owners can add optics to their pistol for even faster target acquisition and improved long range accuracy.

3-Inch Barrel: The 3-inch barrel selected for the Taurus 66 Combat balances two key elements, concealability and performance. 3 inches allows most 357 Magnum loads to generate sufficient velocity to achieve ideal terminal ballistics, while balancing the guns concealability by decreasing the overall length.

Combat Tuned Trigger: Saving the best for last is the Taurus 66 Combat’s trigger. This trigger takes the already excellent trigger on the Taurus medium frame revolvers and tunes it for double action only, eliminating the hammer spur for fast draw and creating a smooth-as-glass rolling trigger pull that delight any shooter.

The Taurus 66 Combat was crafted with input from serious revolver shooters, trainers, and end users. It is the definitive statement on what makes a revolver good and would be an excellent choice for concealed carry and home defense models, making it versatile and user-friendly for experienced and new users alike.

About Taurus International Manufacturing, Inc.:
Taurus Holdings, Inc. (“Taurus”) and its subsidiaries continue to revolutionize the firearm industry by producing innovative, high-quality products. Headquartered in Bainbridge, Georgia, Taurus remains dedicated to delivering reliable firearms that set the industry standard. Owned by Taurus Armas, S.A., a publicly traded company in Brazil, Taurus Armas S.A. produces a wide range of consumer and industrial products distributed worldwide. For additional information, visit www.taurususa.com.

Firearms

SAF Files Appellate Brief Challenging Medical Marijuana 2A Ban

BELLEVUE, Wash. —— The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed its opening brief with the Third Circuit in its case challenging the federal ban on gun ownership by medical marijuana users.

Greene v. Bondi is now on appeal before the Third Circuit from a district court opinion dismissing the suit. SAF is joined in the case by two private citizens – Warren County, Pa., District Attorney Robert Greene and James Irey. Greene currently possesses a medical marijuana ID card (MMID) under Pennsylvania law and desires to possess firearms and ammunition. Irey is a disabled veteran who wishes to obtain a MMID to treat his service-related injuries but not forfeit his Second Amendment rights in the process.

“Unlike prescription pain pills, marijuana is federally classified as a Schedule 1 narcotic, even if a state has legalized it for medical purposes,” said SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut. “That poses a dilemma for anyone who legally uses medical marijuana – either give up your Second Amendment rights or receive relief from your symptoms. This is an absurd choice to force someone to make, especially given that anyone taking prescription pain killers, such as oxycodone, are allowed to purchase firearms.” Read more

Gun Control

NSSF-Adjusted NICS Background Checks for August 2025

The August 2025 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,091,342 is a decrease of 9.9 percent compared to the August 2024 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1, 210,995.

For comparison, the unadjusted August 2025 FBI NICS figure 1,743,509 reflects a 19.4% percent decrease from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 2,163,540 in August 2024.

  • Top-5 States for Adjusted NICS Checks: TX, FL, CA, PA, VA
  • Top-5 States for FBI NICS Handgun Checks: TX, FL, CA, PA, VA
  • Top-5 States for FBI NICS Long Gun Checks: TX, FL, CA, PA, VA Read more
Firearms

Hunting in Warm Weather Requires Extra Care to Prevent Meat from Spoiling

Plan ahead to ensure you end up with quality game meat in the freezer.

Some early season hunting opportunities have already begun in Idaho, with additional archery seasons and moose hunts starting in September. While early season hunts can provide an excellent opportunity to harvest a big game animal, warm weather brings additional challenges when it comes to properly caring for game meat to prevent it from spoiling, especially when dealing with larger animals like moose and elk.

The key to preserving meat in hot weather is to begin the cooling process as quickly as possible. Meat spoils the quickest around the ball joints in the hip and underneath the front shoulders. Your harvest should be immediately skinned, reduced to quarters, and quickly transported to cold storage. In larger animals it may even be necessary to make some cuts in between muscles to the bone to allow heat to escape. Larger muscle masses take a long time to cool, and meat can spoil in a matter of hours if heat cannot escape.

Failure to cool meat down fast enough may result in what is commonly referred to as bone souring. Read more

Hunting

Ralph & Vicki Celebrate 25 Years with a Massive Giveaway

This year marks a major milestone for Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo—25 years of sharing their passion for the outdoors with fans and fellow hunters across the country. As a heartfelt thank you to the community that has supported them through the years, Ralph and Vicki are launching an epic giveaway celebration.

To celebrate this incredible journey, one lucky winner will be selected each month—now it’s September! You can now enter for your chance to win the September prize package, with the winner being announced beginning of October.

Each month’s giveaway will feature a rotating selection of top-tier hunting and outdoor gear from some of the industry’s most trusted brands. For September, the prize bundle includes:

ALPS Outdoorz Impulse Pack (Coyote Brown)

12 FMJ Max Arrows & Easton 3-Tube Flipside Quiver

Dallas Safari Club 3-Year Membership

Daisy Red Rider & GAMO Viper Swarm

Innerloc (2 pkgs Broadheads & Merch)

Hunter Safety Systems (Choice of Vest & Lifeline)

But that’s not all! The giveaway will also include additional items from:

  • Griffin Armament (Orange Hat & Tumbler)
  • Spypoint Trail Cameras (Flex Dark)
  • ThermaCell Mosquito Repellents (MR300F & R10 Refill)
  • Traditions Firearms (Merch)
  • VAT Gear (Head Hauler)
  • STAN (Archery Release)

How to Enter

Just click this link https://makeyourchoice.co/WIRE_2509_Giveaway follow the instructions to enter. Make sure to get your entry in before September 30th to be eligible for this month’s prize drawing. Also make sure to check in our comments for secret codes! Read more

Contests

Fall electrofishing surveys to start soon as Michigan DNR checks on young walleye

Sept. 3, 2025

Contact: Emily Martin, 231-495-1310 or John Bauman, 906-786-2351

A Michigan Department of Natural Resources crew conducts a nighttime electrofishing survey.Planning to be on the water this fall? Be on the lookout for Michigan Department of Natural Resources personnel conducting nighttime walleye recruitment surveys from late September to mid-October.

These surveys are an important tool for fisheries managers to determine whether walleye that hatched in the spring (known as young-of-year) hatched in the wild or were stocked, as well as how many of those fish are present in an area. This information about the status of young walleye in lakes helps the DNR make informed management decisions.

Using electrofishing boats, crews will survey shallow areas near the shoreline of lakes at night with the goal of capturing young-of-year walleye. Read more

Fishing
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