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BOULDER CITY, Nev. – November 13, 2025 – SHOT Show® Industry Day at the Range, the highly anticipated hands-on, new product event held annually the day before SHOT Show® will take place on January 19, 2026, at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nevada. Media and attendee details for the 2026 event are now available.

Sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and officially associated with SHOT Show, Industry Day at the Range is the largest and most influential one-day trade event in the hunting and shooting sports industry. Each year, manufacturers gather to showcase new products in the shooting, hunting and outdoor market, giving invited media and attendees an exclusive opportunity to test and evaluate products before anyone else in the industry.

Industry Day at the Range offers attendees the opportunity to test, shoot and evaluate the latest firearms, ammunition, optics and outdoor gear in a real-world setting. Media and attendees can meet directly with product managers and company representatives to gain in-depth knowledge and firsthand experience with the newest innovations.

The event is divided into two sessions:

“Industry Day at the Range continues to be the premier opportunity for media, buyers and industry professionals to experience the newest innovations before SHOT Show begins,” said Kelsey Puryear, Industry Day at the Range co-owner & event manager. “Each year, we look forward to providing an environment where meaningful connections and hands-on product experiences set the tone for the week ahead.”

Milner, GA (November 13, 2025) – The Firminator G3 remains the most versatile piece of equipment in the industry. It allows the entire process of creating a food plot—plowing, planting, and packing the soil—from start to finish with a single implement. That does not mean it is a one-size-fits-all implement. Different applications sometimes call for different sizes, so Ranew’s Power Equipment offers multiple versions of the G3 Firminator.

What’s the Difference?

The Firminator G3 is available in 4’, 5’, 6’, and 8’ versions. The wider, heavier versions are designed for larger applications where discing and planting efficiency are more important than maneuverability, and where strong enough equipment is available for pulling. This may include applications like commercial agriculture and large, warm-season feeding plots. Smaller versions may be better suited for those with medium- or light-duty tractors, offering more maneuverability in tight spots. Applications could include smaller, more remote, or irregularly shaped food plots or landscaping. 

Soil compaction is a critical step in ensuring good seed-to-soil contact and improved germination, and G3 Firminators also offer several options in this regard. The 4’, 5’, and 6’ versions are available with a choice of 9” or 16” cultipackers, while the 8’ version comes equipped with a 16” cultipacker. Larger, heavier cultipackers are a better option for larger, more open areas designed for agricultural efficiency, or where soil conditions or seed types call for more packing weight. Whatever the application, there is a G3 version for it.

All G3 Units are designed to be rugged enough for virtually any planting conditions. They are built on a 3” heavy-wall square tube frame that can withstand the jarring and vibration of towing in hard soil, as well as the stress and torque of towing in soft soil. Their 18-inch, 9-gauge steel harrow blades, spaced 6” apart, will make quick work of any soil. A true agricultural-grade cast iron cultipacker ensures firm seed-to-soil contact, and a heavy-duty 18” center ripper cuts out the area left between the two center disc blades.

At this year’s First Shot Ceremony, the CEO & Chairman of the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), Gerald O’Keefe remarked, “[The National Matches] are specified in the law, but the law doesn’t tell us what to do. It doesn’t tell us how big these events should be, what matches we should run, or how long they should be, but we are committed to making these matches as big as we can get them.”

His words echoed across the grounds of historic Camp Perry over 120 years after the National Matches had been cemented into law. 

He’s right, of course. 

Other than specifying that the National Matches need to take place, there’s no guidance on how to carry them out. The matches change throughout the years, responding to new firearms, matches and technology all while aiming to promote marksmanship, competition and youth programs. 

Within Title 36 of the U.S. Code there is language specifying “a Small Arms Firing School shall be held in connection with the National Matches.” 

New Channel Combines Iconic Outdoor Legacy with Expanded Content and Industry-Leading Reach

[Nashville, TN] — November 12, 2025 — Field & Stream and Outdoor America today announced a landmark, strategic partnership to launch Field & Stream TV, rebranding Outdoor America’s free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) and broadcast platforms under one of America’s most trusted outdoor brands.

The collaboration—announced by Doug McNamee, President of Field & Stream, and Nick Rhodes, CEO of Outdoor America Holdings—unites Field & Stream’s 150-year heritage with Outdoor America’s rapidly growing television network to create the premier video destination for outdoor storytelling and lifestyle content.

Expanding an American Icon Across Media Channels

The launch of Field & Stream TV marks the next phase of the outdoor brand’s growth in media—joining its print publication, website, social platforms, and podcasts with a 24/7 television network. Building on Outdoor America’s broad, national footprint, the rebranded channel will feature exclusive new content, original series, and special programming, offering sponsors the largest combined audience reach in outdoor media.

Ft Worth, Texas (November 10, 2025) – One of the most important things to consider today is being prepared for the unexpected. Regardless of where needed, having a portable power source that does not rely on a wall outlet is key. Keeping laptops, cell phones, tablets, and other much-needed devices charged and ready is critical for people on the go. This means having those items powered up and ready to go is essential, too, whether at a picnic, while hiking, or even for students on campus.

What is needed is an inexhaustible energy source to power those items and keep them ready. But where can such a source be found? This is easy, just look up in the sky. Solar energy and harnessing the power of the sun are something NEBO can help with, thanks to the RELIANCE 10W Portable Solar Panel, which will help harness clean power on the go.

The RELIANCE 10W Portable Solar Panel features advanced Monocrystalline cell technology to harness clean power from the sun with a high-efficiency 24.7% energy conversion. This easily portable power source is ideal for pocket-sized power banks and smaller USB-powered devices. It allows for portable solar charging and is suitable for phones and power banks. It is compatible with NEBO’s 5K and 10K Power Bank IC, Assist 1000XP, and Assist Air 1500XP. It has Smart Charge Technology and Smart Overcharge Protection.

The RELIANCE 10W also features two-way multi-device charging, including USB-A and USB-C. It’s compact and lightweight, with its 5-panel folding design weighing just 0.53 pounds. It also features an LED charge indicator, is IP65 water-resistant and dustproof, and has a rugged construction that will withstand rough conditions. 

When portable power is needed on the go, while hiking, camping, students on campus, or at a picnic, the Reliance 10W Portable Solar Panel will help harness sunlight to deliver power when and where it’s most needed.

Whitewater Fishing’s new Basin Deck Boots are made for walking, not slipping or soaking

MUSKEGON, MI (November 7, 2025) – The deck boot. Pretty straightforward waterproof footwear for the angler and boater, right? Well, sort of. Yes, its applications are commonplace in wet marine settings. But are all deck boots alike? Not so much. There’s a reason mystery manufacturer deck boots on Amazon go for under fifty bucks and legitimate brands and boots open at around a hundy – the design, performance, and quality are exponentially better.

Speaking of $100 (actually, $99.99), trusted gear manufacturer Whitewater Fishing has packed multitudes of technology into a hundred dollar pair of deck boots, the 100% waterproof Basin Deck Boot. 

Conceived and perfected from top to bottom, let’s go from sole to step-in detailing the construction and features of the Basin Deck Boot. “We truly took every use, condition, and inch into consideration,” said Whitewater Merchandise Manager, Doug Veldhuizen. “And the boot’s slip-resistant sole really demonstrates our attention to detail and the boot’s ultimate performance.”

The exceptionally durable and slip-resistant sole features a custom pattern that was developed to both intensify traction and channel water away from your foot. Note the unique checkering and textured pattern with exit channels. It’s all there for a reason – keeping you dry and on your feet. (The embossed Whitewater logo is pretty dope, too.)

Just northwest of Dundee, Iowa, lies a patchwork of hardwoods, red cedar groves and open prairie that has provided wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation for generations. For nearly four decades, the Morris Wildlife Area has been managed by the Delaware County Conservation Board under a lease agreement. Now, with the property up for sale, a coalition of conservation partners — including the National Wild Turkey Federation, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Pheasants Forever and Whitetails Unlimited — is working to raise the funds needed to permanently conserve this 80-acre gem for wildlife and public recreation.

For those involved, this effort isn’t just about buying land, but it’s about safeguarding the area’s conservation legacy and ensuring that wild turkeys, other wildlife and hunting traditions continue to thrive on this parcel for generations to come.

Wild turkeys thrive in diverse landscapes, and the Morris Wildlife Area delivers exactly that. The land holds 52 acres of mixed hardwood and red cedar forest, 15 acres of winter grass cover, 9 acres of native prairie and 4 acres of wildlife food plots. It’s a mosaic of habitat that provides nesting cover, brood habitat and critical year-round food sources.

Over the years, Delaware County Conservation staff and volunteers have planted 2,500 trees and shrubs, seeded switchgrass and maintained bluebird boxes and trails. In addition to wild turkeys, the area also hosts a variety of other wildlife, such as white-tailed deer, pheasants and native songbirds. This wildlife area serves as a gateway to the outdoors, allowing hunters, hikers, birders and more to experience Iowa’s natural beauty.

Now, with the current property owner looking to sell, obtaining the land is critical for the future of this cherished wildlife area. Losing public access to such a high-quality hunting area would be a major setback for local sportsmen and women.

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — A new research project in Texas, funded in part through the NWTF’s 2025 investment in wild turkey research, seeks to investigate the season-specific survival rates of female Rio Grande wild turkeys, giving biologists a clearer picture of how to keep these iconic birds thriving on the landscape.

The research project is both collecting new data and utilizing data collected over the past decade on Rio Grande wild turkeys across diverse ecoregions in Texas.

Between 2016 and 2025, more than 700 female Rio Grande wild turkeys were captured and fitted with leg bands and GPS-VHF backpack transmitters using drop-nets and walk-in traps. Currently, there are over 20 birds with active transmitters on the landscape, and project investigators plan to deploy more solar transmitter units this year to collect new data.

“A very cool aspect of this project is that this is one of the longest-running wild turkey data sets in Texas,” said Nicholas Bakner, Ph.D., project lead and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Delaware. “The data was collected from over 775 female wild turkeys by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and was only used for a few master’s projects looking at smaller-scale things like precipitation and survival. Looking at resource selection, like what we’re looking to do, has not yet been scratched.”

Using the GPS tracking data and state-specific reproductive timing, Bakner and his team will assign individual females to five seasonal life-cycle stages: pre-laying, laying, incubation, brooding and post-reproduction and then evaluate mortality within each stage. Researchers are curious to see what periods during the female’s life cycle are associated with the highest mortality risk. Project results will help evaluate how landscape characteristics and habitat management practices influence survival during those high-risk periods.

Fort Wayne, IN – (Nov. 4, 2025) Polar King, a leading provider of refrigerated and freezer trailers, announces North Carolina Trailer Sales is the newest dealer to join the company’s growing nationwide network offering over-the-road cold storage.

With locations in Winston-Salem and Thomasville, North Carolina Trailer Sales has nearly three decades of experience as a full-service trailer solutions provider and is the perfect fit for Polar King, says Danny Gaviria, the national sales manager for the company’s trailer division.

“As a customer-centric and family-owned business, Polar King is proud to partner with North Carolina Trailer Sales, a company that shares similar values and ideals,” Gaviria says. “Their team has a great reputation throughout the Carolinas, and we know this will be a great partnership.

North Carolina Trailer Sales President Johnny Shelton shared similar remarks, saying “Bringing Polar King into our lineup means customers in central North Carolina finally have a go-to source for high-quality refrigerated trailers—sold, serviced, and supported for life by a dealer they can trust. At NC Trailers, we don’t just move metal—we back it up with real support, parts, service, and know-how long after the sale.”

Polar King offers refrigerated and freezer trailers designed specifically for outdoor, over-the-road use. The trailers are made in America and feature a 100% seamless fiberglass exterior design that ensures a sanitary internal environment that remains independent of external temperatures.

Fort Wayne, IN – (Nov. 4, 2025) Polar King, a leading provider of refrigerated and freezer trailers, announces North Carolina Trailer Sales is the newest dealer to join the company’s growing nationwide network offering over-the-road cold storage.

With locations in Winston-Salem and Thomasville, North Carolina Trailer Sales has nearly three decades of experience as a full-service trailer solutions provider and is the perfect fit for Polar King, says Danny Gaviria, the national sales manager for the company’s trailer division.

“As a customer-centric and family-owned business, Polar King is proud to partner with North Carolina Trailer Sales, a company that shares similar values and ideals,” Gaviria says. “Their team has a great reputation throughout the Carolinas, and we know this will be a great partnership.

North Carolina Trailer Sales President Johnny Shelton shared similar remarks, saying “Bringing Polar King into our lineup means customers in central North Carolina finally have a go-to source for high-quality refrigerated trailers—sold, serviced, and supported for life by a dealer they can trust. At NC Trailers, we don’t just move metal—we back it up with real support, parts, service, and know-how long after the sale.”

Polar King offers refrigerated and freezer trailers designed specifically for outdoor, over-the-road use. The trailers are made in America and feature a 100% seamless fiberglass exterior design that ensures a sanitary internal environment that remains independent of external temperatures.