Brian Murphy Resigns as CEO of QDMA

ATHENS, GA (– The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) announced today that Brian Murphy has resigned from his position as CEO effective immediately. Murphy had on March 3 announced his intention to transition from CEO to a part-time role after 23 years with the organization to travel and spend more time with his family, and a search for his replacement is already underway.

In the interim, the QDMA Board of Directors has empowered a group of five department leaders to temporarily handle executive functions of the organization. The leadership team includes Director of Finance & Administration April Robertson, Director of Conservation Kip Adams, Director of Communications Lindsay Thomas Jr., Assistant Director of Conservation Matt Ross, and Assistant Director of Hunting Heritage Programs Hank Forester. They will be working closely with Board Chairman Rick Dahl until a new CEO is named.

“I’ve decided it is best for QDMA, me and my family for me to pass the torch sooner and give staff leaders the freedom to implement new strategies to address new challenges,” said Murphy. “I am confident in each of them and their ability to work as a team, continue pursuing the QDMA mission, and assist in the selection of the new CEO.” Read more

General, Hunting, Wildlife

Federal Judge Declines Ruling, Sets Briefing Schedule in 2AF v New Jersey

Federal District Judge Michael A. Shipp met with both sides in the Second Amendment Foundation’s lawsuit challenging New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s order shutting down firearms dealers in the Garden State. In Kashinsky v. Murphy, the SAF is joined by the New Jersey Second Amendment Society in alleging violation of “civil rights under color of law” by shutting down firearms dealerships, preventing citizens and businesses from exercising their rights under the Second and Fourteenth Amendments. The Second Amendment Foundation’s Alan Gottlieb tells The Outdoor Wire Digital Network that Judge Shipp has set Friday, April 3 as the date for the state’s opposition brief to the suit with the SAF/NJSAS response four days later, Tuesday, April 4.
Gun Control

Try a Robin Nest Shelf

The Duncraft Robin Nest Shelf

As robins arrive and establish nesting territories across the continent, consider trying to attract a nesting pair of American Robins by adding a Duncraft Robin Nest Shelf. Install the robin nest shelf away from human activity areas and out of reach of cats and other predators, say in the corner eave of your garage, shed, or house. The corner nesting platform is made from black recycled plastic, it’s easy to clean, and it comes with all mounting attachments. The Duncraft Robin Nest Shelf measures 14 x 11 x 1 inch. Robins and phoebes will utilize these simple nest shelves, providing an opportunity to enjoy their nesting activities.

For more information about this and other quality Duncraft birding products, see https://www.duncraft.com/Under-Deck-Robins-Nesting-Platform

Wildlife

Nest Box Shopping

The Cedar Bluebird House with Viewing Window from BestNest is an excellent nest box option. When the side panel is raised, the unique clear plastic viewing window provides a safe view during monitoring.
The Wild Birds Unlimited EcoTough Bluebird House includes a unique two-way opening system for easy monitoring and cleaning, and it’s made of environmentally friendly high-quality recycled plastic. WBU also offers a similar EcoTough Wren & Chickadee House.
BestNest’s Coveside Wood Duck House has all the options these beautiful birds require in a big nest box.

It’s getting down to crunch time to prepare for cavity nesting birds, and we’ve been emphasizing that aspect of birding recently in advance of this year’s nesting season. The downward curve in our continental bird populations means we all need to make an extra effort this year to make sure our surviving birds prosper and increase for years to come. Some of our favorite backyard birds are cavity nesters, including bluebirds, wrens, chickadees, and screech owls. For a given nest box to be most effective and safe for birds to use, there are a few things to look for when buying a nest box or birdhouse.

In essence, a nest box is an artificial cavity, suitable for cavity nesting birds to build a nest in, or in the case of owls or kestrels, lay eggs in (they don’t build nests). But an appropriate nest box has some very important features that even a natural cavity may not provide. Hence, you can improve on nature by providing the right nest boxes for our birds.

Below, we provide a quick list of what to look for before you buy, or build, a nest box. An extremely useful, simply stated collection of information about each cavity nesting species and the nest box size and habitat requirements is succinctly provided at the Cornell Lab’s NestWatch website; see https://nestwatch.org/learn/all-about-birdhouses/features-of-a-good-birdhouse/ Read more

Wildlife

Killer Instinct SPEED 425 crossbow kit

Windom, MN— Killer Instinct® Crossbows, a leading manufacturer of performance crossbows and crossbow accessories introduces the new SPEED 425 crossbow kit. A combination of high-octane 425 Feet Per Second and an Elite Pro Package that includes a Speed Ring Scope with HD Clarity to bring an unbeatable value for today’s serious crossbow hunter.

The SPEED 425 is Killer Instinct’s Fastest and Most Powerful crossbow to date that includes a Premium LUMIX™ Speed Ring Scope, featuring a 20-100 yard adjustable reticle and provides HD clarity in low light conditions. Also included: (3) premium HYPR 20” carbon crossbolts, integrated Dead Silent Kit with string suppressors and limb dampeners. An adjustable 5-position buttstock and forearm provides a custom fit for any type of shooter. The Speed 425 is also crank compatible.

Killer Instinct backs the SPEED 425 with an Industry leading limited lifetime warranty and customer support.

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Archery

NSSF: Firearm Accidents Reaching Record Low Level

NSSF Gratified to See Firearm Accidents Reaching Record Low Level

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) is pleased to report that unintentional firearm fatalities reached their lowest level ever, according to the latest data from the National Safety Council’s just-released Injury Facts Report 2018.

NSSF, as the trade association for the firearm industry and leading proponent of safe gun handling and storage, applauded the report, which shows fatal firearm accidents at their lowest level since record keeping began in 1903. The firearm industry has for the last two decades provided more than 100 million firearm locking devices with new firearms sold and through its award-winning Project ChildSafe® program—the largest and most comprehensive firearm safety program in the country. The industry’s educational materials are widely distributed to gun owners by firearm manufacturers, retailers, instructors and others nationwide.

“As an industry that prioritizes firearm safety, it is extremely good news to see this record decline in gun-related accidents,” said Joe Bartozzi, NSSF’s President and CEO. “It’s gratifying to know that our industry’s gun safety efforts, including our long-running Project ChildSafe firearm safety education program, are contributing to helping save lives. Read more

Firearms

Federal Custom Shop Turkey Loads

Federal Custom Shop Turkey Loads Now in Season

ANOKA, Minnesota –– Turkey hunting seasons have started or are starting soon nationwide. The Federal Custom Shop is where hunters can select and find tungsten super shot (TSS) in hard-to-find sub-gauges and low-recoil configurations. A dedicated page on www.federalpremium.com takes Custom Shop users to an order form, where they select their ammunition options and preferences, then purchase the custom ammunition via credit card.

Federal offers a wide selection of TSS factory loads in a variety of gauge and payloads intended for turkey hunting. However, Custom Shop TSS loads are options that customers cannot find in the catalog such as a 12-gauge, 2¾-inch load, or 28-gauge or 16-gauge loads. Customers can choose their gauge, shell length, shot size and shot weight from a list of TSS options. Gauges include 10, 12, 16, 20 and 28 with shotshell length and payloads varying depending on each gauge. TSS shot size could be 7, 8, 9, and 10 or mixed 7/9 or 8/10—this also depends on gauge selected. Read more

Ammunition

SAF Applauds Pennsylvania Governor’s About-Face on Gun Dealers

BELLEVUE, WA — The Second Amendment Foundation is applauding Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s decision to recognize that gun dealers are essential to public safety, and has updated the list of life sustaining businesses to allow Keystone State gun owners to exercise their fundamental constitutional rights.

Wolf’s reversal came after the Pennsylvania state Supreme Court had ruled against an emergency legal challenge by several Second Amendment groups to the governor’s earlier order to close “non-life-sustaining” businesses due to the Coronavirus panic, but did not get to the merits of the case.

“Gov. Wolf’s change of heart is a welcome display of good sense and constitutional adherence,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “Perhaps some other state governors could take a lesson from Wolf as they issue so-called ‘stay-at-home’ orders. SAF currently has a federal lawsuit against New Jersey, and we are working on lawsuits against Washington, Massachusetts and jurisdictions in California and North Carolina, among others. Read more

Gun Control

SIG SAUER Adds 716i TREAD AR-10 Rifle

SIG SAUER Adds to TREAD Brand with Introduction of Direct Impingement 716i TREAD AR-10 Rifle

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to introduce the 716i TREAD, a direct impingement, AR-10 platform that provides versatility for long range shooting and hunting while maintaining a lightweight design for easy carry. The 716i TREAD is easily customizable with existing TREAD branded accessories.

“The TREAD brand has gained recognition for offering premium products, at a competitive price point, that are designed, engineered and built with the same quality and innovation consumers expect from any SIG SAUER product,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales. “The 716i TREAD brings the power of the AR-10 platform to the TREAD series and is an exciting expansion to the line. The rifle is lightweight with premium features right out of the box, and consumers can anticipate an affordable price point below $1,400 in stores. For those consumers that want to customize their rifle, they have the freedom to grow with TREAD branded accessories already available in stores that fit the 716i TREAD.” Read more

Firearms

Shoot-On.com Continues “Spring Fever Giveaway”

March, Valparaiso, IN – Shoot-On.com, the premiere source for gear reviews, hunting how-to articles, and DIY media content covering the shooting sports, hunting, and archery segments, announces that its Spring Fever Giveaway is still open to registrants. Participation in this giveaway is free to all and no purchase is necessary.

The Shoot-On Spring Fever Giveaway package includes an assortment of premium products ideally suited for the upcoming spring turkey season. The total prize package is valued at $1,390 and includes:

    • Savage Arms 212 Turkey Shotgun (12-gauge): $779
    • Aimpoint Micro H2 Optic: $828
    • Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls Bundle: $74
    • Fiocchi Golden Turkey 12-gauge ammo (4 boxes): $60
    • Dryshod ViperStop Snakeproof Hunting Boots: $189

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Firearms, General, Optics
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