Watch “Food Plot Guru” Free on MossyOak.com

WEST POINT, MS – The latest episode of “The Specialists” from Mossy Oak Capture features Mossy Oak BioLogic’s Austin Delano as he tells the story of his evolution from a kid who liked to hunt and worked on a farm to an industry-leading and highly respected GameKeeper.</d

Delano’s obsession for growing food plots and big deer started in 2004. A specific buck Delano acquired a picture of captivated his attention to the point of obsession. The picture was of the deer when he was an estimated 3 ½ years old and scored around 120 inches. The buck went on to survive another two years and grew into a true monarch of the the woods when he became a fully mature 5 ½ year old Alabama trophy, scoring in the mid-170 inch range.
“When somebody calls me a food plot specialist, or ‘The Food Plot Guru,’ it’s humbling and I guess I’m proud for someone to think of me that way, but I’ve just been doing this a long time and growing stuff is just part of who I am and what I do,” said Delano. “At the end of the day, I’m just a kid that loves to play in the dirt and watch stuff grow.”
Follow the story of “The Food Plot Guru” as he takes the viewer into a day in the life of a true GameKeeper. It’s available on MossyOak.com on demand and completely FREE. No membership or registration required.

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Auto-Ordnance Offers Custom “Squadron” 1911

(Greeley, PA) – Auto-Ordnance, maker of the famous “Tommy Gun” and other classic firearms throughout history, is proud to offer the Custom “Squadron” 1911 pistol.

The latest custom 1911 in Auto-Ordnance’s WWII commemorative series is the “Squadron” model. This pistol features custom graphics reminiscent of those painted on fighter aircraft during the war. The muzzle displays the “shark mouth” nose art often seen on American fighter planes like the P-40 Warhawk. The Army Air Corps insignia is on both sides, and a rivet pattern is engraved over the gun. The finish is a highly durable, worn black and gray cerakote. The overall appearance makes for a pistol that looks like a WWII fighter plane getting ready to race into the skies hunting bandits! Auto-Ordnance is proud to offer this latest custom 1911 in honor of the pilots who flew in defense of our nation during WWII . May their bravery and sacrifice always be remembered!

The “Squadron” 1911 is chambered in .45 ACP and features checkered wood grips with the U.S. logo. It comes shipped with a 7-round magazine. The model number is 1911BKOWC3 and it has an MSRP of $1,106. Contact your local firearms dealer to purchase. Read more

Firearms

Iowa: two Waterloo men charged with illegally killing antlered deer

WATERLOO – On Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 1:26 a.m., Iowa Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Bureau was contacted by the Waterloo Police Department after they conducted a traffic stop of two males who had illegally killed two antlered deer that were still in velvet.

A DNR Conservation Officer responded and charged Paul Lu, 31, and Kyaw Wahny, 19, both of Waterloo, with a total of 14 charges related to this case, totaling $2,244. It has been requested that each of the men pay $4,000 for liquidated damages for the deer.

“This case was a phenomenal demonstration of agencies working together to put an end to illegal deer poaching,” said DNR Conservation Officer Dakota Drish. ”These two men would likely not have been caught if it weren’t for the diligence of the Waterloo police officers.” Read more

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Florida Governor Declares State of Emergency Due to Red Tide

Florida Governor Rick Scott has issued Executive Order 18-221 declaring a state of emergency due to impacts of red tide in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Red tide is a naturally occurring algae that has been documented along Florida’s Gulf Coast since the 1840’s and occurs nearly every year.

Governor Scott said, “As Southwest Florida and the Tampa Bay area continues to feel the devastating impacts of red tide, we will continue taking an aggressive approach by using all available resources to help our local communities. Today, I am issuing an emergency declaration to provide significant funding and resources to the communities experiencing red tide so we can combat its terrible impacts. This includes making additional FWC biologists and scientists available to assist in clean-up and animal rescue efforts, more than $100,000 for Mote Marine Laboratory and $500,000 for VISIT FLORIDA to establish an emergency grant program to help local communities continue to bring in the visitors that support so many Florida families and businesses. Read more

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CMP Clinics offer Top Notch Marksmanship Training

Aug 14, 2018

In recognition of National Shooting Sports Month, a look at how the Civilian Marksmanship Program works to help spread the love of shooting sports.

Before the firing of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) National Trophy events, the National Matches schedule offers training clinics for all levels of shooters to receive personalized help and information.

For junior shooters, the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Junior Highpower Rifle Clinic offers one-on-one training, dry firing and class work focused on safety, trigger control, fundamentals and effects of weather, among other things. For those looking for more than the basics, an Advanced CMP Highpower Clinic offers marksmen supplementary training, dry firing exercises and position work.

Many juniors (age 20 and below) attend the USMC clinic year after year, using the opportunity to freshen up their skills before the bigger National Trophy matches, to socialize with other juniors and to receive coaching.

A classroom session is held on the first day of the clinic, during which basic safety and marksmanship fundamentals are covered. Previous attendees are released to Petrarca Range for dry-fire practice, while newer shooters remain in the classroom for additional instruction. When the classroom portion is finished, the classroom juniors join the rest of the clinic participants for snap-in and dry-fire positioning.

The Marines show several examples of their own standing, sitting and prone positions and break them down before having all participants get into their positions and dry fire. Coaches are open to answering questions and to helping each junior find the positions that work best for him or her. Read more

Firearms

Parker Launches 30/30 Poison Promo

STAUNTON, VA. Parker Bows, the leading manufacturer of high quality Compound bows and Crossbows as well as RED HOT Crossbow Accessories is excited to launch the 30/30 Poison Promo. For a limited time, Parker is taking $30 off MSRP and providing a 30 day money back guarantee on the new Poison 30 and Poison 32 compound bows.

With archery season quickly approaching, Parker is offering an incredible deal to customers that purchase a Poison 30 or 32 between August 15 and September 2, 2018. Those that purchase a Poison bow will enjoy a $30 off MSRP and a 30 day money back guarantee. Customers have 30 days from the purchase date to return their Poison for a full refund. Promotion is available through participating Authorized Parker Dealers – https://www.parkerbows.com/store-locator/ Read more

Archery

Sightmark Latitude 8-32X60 F-Class

(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Make your mark with Sightmark’s new, reliable and affordable Latitude 8-32×60 F-Class Riflescope (SM13043FTR). Designed to be rugged, and cost-cautious for professional use, the Latitude features top of the line specs sought out by top-level shooters.

The Latitude 8-32×60 F-Class Riflescope features oversized adjustments turrets for quick and easy grab/adjust, a zero-stop elevation dial to prevent going below original zero when quickly changing the dial, and a lock ring to keep the eyepiece in focus and a 34mm tube, providing increased adjusted range.

 

The second-focal-plane Latitude F-Class Riflescope is built for precise distance shooting. F-Class features 1/4-MOA windage and elevation adjustments up to 110E and 70W. The Latitude F-class riflescopes deliver stunning clarity, in extreme conditions. The illuminated reticle is designed specifically to obstruct as little of the target face as possible. Read more

Optics

Vortex Diamondback Tactical FFP Riflescope Series

Diamondback Tactical FFP Riflescopes: Historically, First Focal Plane (FFP) riflescopes have come in at $1000 or more – keeping them out of reach of a large segment of shooters who desire that feature, but don’t want to cough up the coin to get it. Not anymore.

Enter the all new Diamondback Tactical FFP Riflescope Series. The Diamondback name is synonymous with extreme quality, performance and unrivaled value. With their sub $500 MSRP, these riflescopes carry on that tradition in a big way, offering folks who want to get into the long-range game a super-solid FFP option, at a price that puts ammo in your cart, leaves food on the table and keeps your marriage license intact.

The proven, data-rich, EBR-2C reticle (which originally debuted in Vortex’s Tier-1 Razor HD Gen II series) is perfect for holding elevation and wind correction when engaging multiple targets in rapid succession – or any scenario when time is of the essence. And because it’s First Focal Plane, all the MOA- or MRAD-based hashmarks and windage-tree holds are useable throughout the entire zoom range. Fast focus eyepiece customizes reticle sharpness to the shooters eye. Read more

Optics

Maxima® Badlands Bolt by Carbon Express

Superior, WI — Carbon Express®, renowned for integrating cutting-edge technology into their archery products, introduced the new Maxima® Badlands as their most high-tech crossbolt design to date. Purpose-built for maximum accuracy and durability in the field, the innovative bolt features the Dual Spine Weight Forward system that provides quick arrow recovery and bullseye shot placement. Enjoy unparalleled precision and lethality delivered by the Maxima Badlands Crossbolt.

Engineered to achieve superior performance out of a crossbow, the Maxima Badlands brings hunting to the next level by offering superior broadhead flight through faster spin, with half the oscillation as compared to single spine arrows. The stiff dynamic spine allows the nock end to remain straight as it exits the bow, eliminating added nock travel. And, because there’s no compression on the back end as force from the bow’s cycle is applied, the arrow travels faster, while at the same time significantly increasing down range efficiency. Read more

Archery

Carbon Express X-Force Blade Pro Crossbow

Superior, WI — Delivering first-rate performance to users from novice to expert, the new X-Force® Blade™ Pro Crossbow by Carbon Express® features heart-pounding speed and staggering accuracy in an extremely versatile and affordable package. Feathering the scales lighter than its competition, the versatilely compact X-Force Blade Pro comes ready to hunt with factory-matched components for superior performance, and is equipped with a Quiet Crank™ cocking winch.

Unleashing bolts at a sizzling 350 feet per second, the X-Force Blade Pro is loaded with many of the high-quality elements Carbon Express Crossbows have become known for including a lightweight, ambidextrous and compact design with extreme adjustability making it an attractive option for any shooter.

Carbon Express believes that every hunter deserves the highest level of quality and performance, and the X-Force Blade Pro delivers with perfection. The state-of-the-art ambidextrous safety mechanism with its patented Anti-Dry Fire feature, results in a quiet shooting experience, while the adjustable, multi-position buttstock customizes the crossbow’s length of pull to fit any shooter’s needs. The easy to use step-through foot stirrup offers simple operation and enhanced safety, and the multi-reticle scope helps hunters s maintain accurate shooting thanks to 4X magnification with precision windage and elevation adjustments.

The Carbon Express Quiet Crank™ Cocking Winch reduces cocking effort by 90 percent, and pulls more consistently than conventional methods. Accuracy is improved by ensuring equal pressure to each crossbow limb. During cranking, the anti-torque mounting shaft keeps the unit stable. Right- and left-handed shooters will appreciate the portability and single pound weight of the winch. Read more

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