Finland, Maine and Michigan partner toward sustainable growth in forest bioeconomy

Dec. 9 webinar to launch new platforms for industry, research

In a move that capitalizes on collective forestry knowledge and a commitment to smarter, sustainable use of natural resources, Finland and the states of Maine and Michigan are elevating a cooperative effort in bioeconomy and clean technologies. This week, the team will host a webinar to introduce the formation of working groups open to those in industry, research and governmental sectors.

Maine and Michigan, like Finland, are heavily wooded states with long traditions in the forest industry. All three see great opportunities in working together in the transition toward a modern, sustainable bioeconomy that supports growth while protecting long-term forest health. The cooperation provides many opportunities for companies and researchers on both sides of the Atlantic, and it’s an effort that is moving forward at a fast pace.

On Wednesday, Dec. 9, Finland, Maine and Michigan will host a webinar to launch working groups in key sectors of the bioeconomy. The aim for the working groups is to act as platforms for joint U.S.-Finland research, development and innovation projects. Read more

Wildlife

Davidson’s Special Edition Engraved Colt Python

PRESCOTT, Ariz. – Davidson’s, one of the nation’s top firearms wholesalers, has partnered with Automated Finishing and Colt’s Manufacturing to bring to market this very special edition Colt Python revolver.

The re-introduction of the iconic Colt Python brought a singular focus to Davidson’s purchasing team – make a special edition only available through Davidson’s. Working in conjunction with Automated Finishing, Davidson’s was able to design an exquisite engraved version of the 6” barreled model of the new Python.

The engraving is armory-grade cut engraving and encompasses the barrel, full underlug, frame, and backstrap. The top of the rib is left matte stainless to cut glare while sighting. Read more

Firearms

Bushnell Partners with Bone Collector on Banner Year Sweepstakes

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Grand Prize Includes Booger Bottom Hunt, Meeting with Bone Collector Host

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. –– Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, is offering consumers a once in a lifetime opportunity – a chance to hunt with the Bone Collector “Brotherhood” on the notorious Booger Bottom property, all by entering the Banner Year Sweepstakes.

For a shot at the grand prize, go to www.bushnellbanneryear.com and signup. The grand prize includes:

  • Three-day hunt for white-tailed deer on Bone Collector’s private land near Booger Bottom, Georgia (food, travel, lodging and hunt tags included)
  • One-on-one meeting with a member of the Bone Collector crew: Michael Waddell, Nick Mundt or Travis “T-Bone” Turner
  • Tour of Bone Collector headquarters

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Hunting

Michigan: stuff a Truck toy donation sites open in Detroit, Clare and Gaylord

Stuff a Truck toy donation sites open in Detroit, Clare and Gaylord

How many toys can fit in the back of a Michigan Department of Natural Resource conservation officer’s patrol truck? Officers are working with local organizations to collect toys at three socially distanced drop-off locations in Clare, Detroit and Gaylord. All toys – which will be given to local children before Christmas Day – should be new, in original packaging and free of any wrapping or decorations.

Detroit Stuff a Truck locations

  • Belle Isle Park, 99 Pleasure Drive – Accepting toys 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, now through Dec. 18. The donation bin is located just outside the park office.
  • DNR Outdoor Adventure Center, 1801 Atwater St. – Accepting toys 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19.

Anyone bringing toys to the OAC will receive a courtesy family four pack for admission to the center, which can be used once it reopens. Additionally, donors will automatically be entered in a drawing to win a free, exclusive family experience – a group of up to 10 people, with a guide to assist them, will have the Outdoor Adventure Center to themselves for 90 minutes. To receive the courtesy admission tickets and a chance at the exclusive family experience, donated toys should be securely tagged with the donor’s name, phone number and email address.

Toys collected at the Detroit locations will be donated to the Detroit Police Department’s Sergeant Santa Program. Last year, conservation officers doubled the number of families that received donations in 2018. Read more

General

ZEISS Announces Holiday Sales Event

White Plains, NY – December 8, 2020 — Calling all holiday shoppers! Looking for that perfect gift for the hunter or shooter on your list? Through Dec. 31, 2020, ZEISS will be offering fantastic deals for the holiday season through participating ZEISS authorized retailers.

Customers looking to buy select Conquest V4 riflescopes and Terra ED 42 mm objective binoculars will receive $100 off instantly at time of purchase. Read more

Optics

Grab Great Holiday Discounts for the Patriots On Your List at Shield Republic

Smithfield, NC – The gift-giving season is upon us, and after such a tumultuous year, most folks will want to be a little extra generous for the gift-giving season. However, with pandemic restrictions getting tighter in various states across the country, shopping in person may be more difficult than ever this Christmas.

Shopping online is a great alternative to brick-and-mortar stores, but remember to make sure you order early and give yourself plenty of time for shipping. Visit Shield Republic today to find something for everyone on your shopping list this season, and get some great seasonal discounts, too!

If you have a bevy of stocking stuffers to round up for the America-loving conservatives in your life who are Second Amendment supporters and patriots, Shield Republic is your one-stop-shop!

You can find everything from hats and shirts with phrases and images that are guaranteed to garner a smile around the tree, not to mention drinkware, stickers and decals, flags, promats and lots more. There are items specifically for mom, dad or the range addict in the family. They even have some great beanies for when the weather turns cold this winter!

Be sure to check out Shield Republic’s Holiday Sale section for some great deals on various hats, shirts and drinkware, with many items discounted up to 50 percent!

Not only that, but right now, as part of Shield Republic’s Christmas sale, you can get 30 percent off your entire order by entering the code “CHRISTMAS30” at checkout! Read more

General

2020 “Ballistic’s Best” Awards Issue

(Nashville, Tenn.)

Athlon Outdoors proudly brings you the third annual Ballistic’s Best awards issue. Our mission: Through unbiased testing and evaluations, create the firearm industry’s preeminent awards and showcase an unprecedented number of best-in-class guns.

There’s no better time to kick the tumultuous year of 2020 out of commission with a huge bang. In fact, 12,700 bangs. That’s the estimated number of total rounds our gun-test/evaluation teams let loose in order to determine the best firearm in the following eight categories: Read more

Firearms

USCCA: Demand for Firearm Safety And Training Courses Surge

Demand For Firearm Safety And Training Courses Surge As November Marks Another Record Month Of Firearm-Related Background Checks

The USCCA Is Experiencing Unprecedented Demand As Millions Are Awakened To Their Second Amendment Rights

West Bend, WI – The U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) today released a statement after the eleventh consecutive month in a row of record firearm-related background checks, with federal background checks for guns surging 41% in November. Today, there is an estimated 434 million firearms in private possession across the nation, with more than 5 million new, first time gun owners this year alone. Read more

Self Defense

POMA, SEOPA, and NASGW Join Forces to Host Shooting Sports Showcase

Leaders of the Professional Outdoor Media Association, the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association, and the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers have partnered to host an industry-exclusive event at the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s Talladega Marksmanship Park in Talladega, AL, on March 8, 2021. The inaugural Shooting Sports Showcase is designed to give firearms industry representatives a day to showcase new products to members of the media, dealers, and wholesalers. Read more

Firearms

BoatUS Foundation and Berkley Launch Recast & Recycle Contest

The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water and Berkley have teamed up for a year-long Recast and Recycle Contest to seek out new ideas and improvements to fishing line and soft bait recycling, new recycled product ideas, or a technology breakthrough for the current process that will increase the volume of line and soft baits that are recycled. A total of $30,000 in prize money is at stake for any boater, angler, armchair technologist, team, student or anyone willing to submit a contest entry now through May 14, 2021.

“Whether it’s monofilament line, braided line or soft baits, we want there to be a sustainable, large?scale solution to keeping line out of our waters and landfills where it can remain a problem for birds and wildlife,” said BoatUS Foundation Director of Outreach Alanna Keating. “We want to know how to make the process better. There’s no limit on the possibilities, but keep in mind that judges will add weight to contest submissions that actually work, are practical, innovative, and have the potential to have a significant impact. We really don’t know where a breakthrough could materialize.”

The first-place prize is $15,000, second place receives $10,000, and $5,000 will be awarded for third place. Contest submissions can address any part of the process (or multiple parts) of taking fishing gear from end of life to a new life. Professionals, amateurs and students are all encouraged to apply, as are school teams and groups. Contest entries can be submitted with as little as a link to a video demonstration of the idea or one-page graphic summary. Videos are limited to 4 minutes. Read more

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