Idaho F&G Wildlife Technician Films Mountain Lion Encounter in Owyhees

Idaho Fish & Game staff get to do some extremely cool work in some of the most beautiful, wild places our state has to offer. The work our staff does in the field is critically important for monitoring and managing wildlife populations, but it can also be dangerous – as this video demonstrates.

Earlier this month, a wildlife technician in the Southwest Region headed out to do a cause-of-death investigation for a GPS-collared mule deer buck in the Owyhees. The investigation is part of an ongoing research project looking at various factors that affect buck survival, including season structures, hunt types, and how accessible a unit is to hunters. Read more

General

Cole Fine Guns and Gunsmithing Launches the Cole Exclusive Beretta 688 with Upgraded Furniture

Cole Fine Guns and Gunsmithing, a leading premium firearms retailer, is proud to introduce the Cole Exclusive Beretta 688 with walnut furniture. Utilizing its unique partnership with stock producers in Italy, Cole Gunsmithing now offers the Beretta 688 with upgraded Turkish walnut furniture. This Cole Exclusive celebrates both innovation and heritage, demonstrating Cole Fine Guns and Gunsmithing’s ongoing commitment to craftsmanship.

Following in the tradition of Cole Exclusive upgraded stocked shotguns, the upgraded Beretta 688 Turkish walnut furniture is now available in grades 3, 3.5 and 4. Machined to Beretta factory specifications, these wood sets further elevate the appearance and feel of the Beretta 688. Each piece is carefully selected and expertly crafted to ensure every Cole Exclusive Beretta 688 achieves Cole Gunsmithing’s renowned balance of elegance and performance.

“Cole Gunsmithing is excited to upgrade our Cole Exclusive Beretta 688 with new furniture grades,” said Rich Cole, Owner of Cole Gunsmithing. “Through close collaboration with our stock producers, we were able to expand this offering and provide shooters with more options to fit their preferences and needs. We look forward to working with both new and longtime clients to help carefully personalize their firearms.”

The upgraded stock sets are offered in Sporting and International Trap, with or without an adjustable comb. Additionally, they are available in both right-hand and left-hand. Clients who already own a Beretta 688 and are interested in upgrading can visit www.colegun.com. Read more

Firearms

Winchester Safes Introduces VaultLite™ Non-Fire Rated Series, Compact & Built for Modern Living

Fort Worth, TX – Winchester Safes, the most trusted name in safe innovation and reliability, introduces the new VaultLite™ non-fire rated safes. Offered on TractorSupply.com and starting at $299.99, they are designed for those who need secure storage but have limited floor space.

Engineered for small and temporary spaces, the new VaultLite™ 12-Gun and VaultLite™ 18-Gun models deliver Winchester Safes trusted strength and craftsmanship in an adaptable form designed to fit effortlessly into everyday living and working spaces.

Perfect for apartments, rental homes, tiny houses, home offices, closets, and more. The VaultLite™ provides secure storage for firearms and valuables without the bulk or weight of a full size safe. Unlike standard cabinets that rely on a simple key lock, each VaultLite™ safe features true locking bolt work with a handle-operated locking mechanism for added strength and resistance against forced entry. Its streamlined, non-fire-rated construction allows for easy mobility and placement. Read more

Firearms

Henry Repeating Arms and Field Ethos Unveil the SPD CRUSR Rifle

A Compact, Rugged, Ultralight, Suppressor-Ready Lever Action Optimized for Expeditionary Hunting

Henry Repeating Arms today announced the release of the SPD CRUSR Rifle, a collaborative project between Henry’s Special Products Division (SPD) and Field Ethos. The ultralight lever action is designed to shrug off the elements with a best-in-class feature set tailored to professional guides, backcountry outfitters, and hunters who push their expeditions deep into the world’s most unforgiving places.

“The CRUSR Rifle was developed because we wanted the lowest maintenance, lightest, most compact lever gun ever made in .45-70 Gov’t,” said Jason Vincent, Founder and CEO of Field Ethos. “The cartridge will kill anything on earth, and the ammunition is available globally. We wanted a rifle you’d never have to think about, and this is it.”

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Firearms

Learn How to Apply for Idaho Nonresident Disabled American Veteran Deer/Elk Tags for 2026

Nonresident Disabled American Veterans applying for tags in the Nonresident Tag Drawing for 2026 general season deer and elk hunts will have opportunities in two drawings.

Those eligible for DAV privileges, which require a service-connected disability rating of 40% or greater, will be eligible to apply for 500 discounted deer tags, and 300 discounted elk tags for 2026.

To apply, nonresident disabled veterans must buy a hunting license, which is discounted to $31.75, but there is no additional application fees.

Tags available to DAV hunters: Read more

Hunting

Michigan elk hunting proposals would lengthen harvest time

Elk in Northern Lower Michigan

Nov. 4, 2025
Contact: Scott Eggeman, 517-983-8119 or Brent Rudolph, 517-730-8802

The DNR welcomes public feedback on proposals through Jan. 23

Michigan elk hunters would have longer harvest periods for the 2026-27 hunting cycle under draft proposals by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

The proposals would lengthen both elk hunting periods in the northern Lower Peninsula, home to Michigan’s elk herd.

  • Hunt Period 1 would run from the second Saturday in September through the second Sunday in October – a 30-day, continuous period. Currently, Hunt Period 1 is broken up into three, four-day hunts stretching across August and September – 12 total hunting days.
  • Hunt Period 2 would run from Dec. 1 through Dec. 15 – a 15-day period. Currently, Hunt Period 2 runs from Dec. 13 through Dec. 21 – a nine-day period.

Combined, the two hunting periods would provide 45 total days of harvest time, more than double the current 21 total days of harvest time. The proposals, which do not affect the 2025 elk hunting season, must be approved by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission.

In addition to making Hunt Period 1 longer and continuous, the change would move the period later in the season when the weather is generally colder and better for elk hunting. Read more

Hunting

SAF Files Lawsuit Challenging New Jersey Firearms Confiscation

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), joined by New Jersey Firearms Owners Syndicate, have filed a new lawsuit challenging the confiscation of a New Jersey resident’s firearms after his wife was involuntarily committed for a mental health evaluation.

The case, Aliaj v. Fort Lee Police Department (FLPD), stems from a language-related misunderstanding at a medical clinic in Englewood, New Jersey. Elsid Aliaj’s pregnant wife sought care for pregnancy-related nausea during which time she made a remark in her second language of English that caused the provider to mistakenly believe she may want to harm herself. She was put on a 72-hour mental health evaluation hold to rule out any danger to herself.

Subsequently, however, officers with the FLPD showed up at the couple’s home and demanded Aliaj turn over his firearms due to his wife’s involuntary admission to the medical facility. Believing he would be arrested if he didn’t comply, Aliaj handed over his firearms, ammunition and accessories. The officers provided no warrant or red flag order which would provide authority for such a seizure because they had none. Since the unlawful seizure, both FLPD officers and local prosecutors have continued to withhold Aliaj’s firearms with no legal justification, and have since doubled down on their unconstitutional conduct by seeking to revoke Aliaj’s New Jersey Firearms Purchaser Identification Card. There are no criminal or prohibiting allegations against Aliaj – merely that his wife may be prohibited.

“The actions by the Fort Lee Police Department and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s office are absolutely unconstitutional,” said SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut. Read more

Gun Control

Save Big on Smith & Wesson Long Guns This Holiday Season

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, today announced the launch of its Long Gun Holiday Rebate, aimed to provide our valued customers exceptional savings this holiday season.

From November 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, customers who purchase a new eligible Smith & Wesson long gun will have the chance to receive a prepaid card valued at $50 for select M&P®15-22 rifles, $75 for select M&P FPC® and S&W® Response® carbines, or $100 for select M&P15 and M&P10 models. Whether you’re looking for a reliable MSR platform, a pistol-caliber carbine to complement your 9mm sidearm, or even a new .22LR rifle for training – you won’t want to miss this chance to save big with Smith & Wesson!

This limited time offer allows purchasers to claim one prepaid card per each new qualifying Smith & Wesson firearm bought during the promotional period. To qualify, the firearm must be purchased and transferred through a Federal Firearm Licensee within the specified dates. This offer must be redeemed online. For more details on eligible firearms and the rebate process, please visit www.smith-wesson.com/rebates.

Firearms

Springfield Armory Announces Launch of Gear Pac

Featuring an added retail value of up to $375, Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of Gear Pac®. Offered with the company’s most popular handgun models, Gear Pac bundles optics and accessories for an unbeatable value. No redemption process is necessary to access it.

Each Gear Pac comes with four total magazines, a Viridian® RFX11 green dot optic and a premium pistol bag—coming up to a total value of up to $375. Available models include Hellcat®, Echelon®, 1911 and 1911 DS series handguns. All optics are mounted and ready for the range. Gear Pac SKU’s are permanent catalog offerings with no redemption necessary, providing instant value for customers.

Each Gear Pac handgun comes with a factory-installed Viridian RFX11 green dot sight for fast, intuitive aiming. With an MSRP of $229.99, the RFX11 offers a rugged yet lightweight design with IPX4 water-resistance and a high-strength polymer housing. The reflex optic features Instant-On® technology with an ambient light sensor and auto shut off to protect battery life. The unit is rated for 30k hours of runtime off of the included CR2032 battery. The result is a compact yet capable defensive green dot for the optics-ready pistol of your choice.

To securely hold and protect your optics-equipped Springfield pistol as well as the included four magazines, the Gear Pac’s premium pistol bag gives you a high-quality, heavy-duty nylon zippered case that has storage compartments for your gun and gear.

“Gear Pac offers firearms enthusiasts an opportunity to gain even more value with their purchase,” said Drew Herbst, Springfield Armory’s National Sales & Law Enforcement Manager. “The addition of a factory-mounted optic as well as four total magazines and a bag for carrying it all makes this an unbeatable deal.”

For more information on Gear Pac, please visit www.gearpac.com. Read more

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