Hunting and Fishing News Blog Articles

As the temperature starts going down, hunters around the world start getting ready for their seasonal hunting trips. There’s no doubt that these outdoor trips are one of the most exciting activities that you can do during winter. However, if you’re not careful while packing your backpack, this trip could turn into an unpleasant experience. Aside from your hunting gear, there are a few items that you should always pack with you. These tools will help you have a safer and more enjoyable trip. Here are the essential tools that every pro hunter must own.

Food and Snacks  

Even if you’re planning on a hunt-to-eat trip, you should always be prepared with extra food. Hunting trips can be exhausting, you will be walking for miles and might be climbing as well to reach your destination. All that effort will consume your energy, and if your body is not getting enough nutrition, your sugar levels will decrease and it will affect your hunting skills. Packing a couple of energy bars and canned food will keep your body warm and boost your energy throughout the trip. You will not feel pressured to hunt because you’re hungry, and you’ll be able to focus on hunting. 

Knives

Everyone knows that knives are considered one of the most important tools to bring along for any outdoor activity. However, while hunting, you should be mindful of the types of knives you carry. There are mainly two types of knives that are important. A hunting knife and a throwing knife. Even though a throwing knife is not a very easy tool to use if you’re going after a deer, once you learn how to use it, it can be a great weapon on your next adventure. Having one of the finest throwing knives in your backpack will assist you while hunting and can be a great self-defense weapon. On the other hand, a regular hunting knife will still be necessary for skinning, first, aid, and cutting ropes. 

Rain Gear

Hunting trips usually involve harsh weather conditions, especially during winter. Even if you have checked the weather forecast several times and you’re sure that it’s not going to rain, you still need to bring rain gear and boots with you. Try to find light rain gear that can easily be folded and carried. Being prepared will allow you to continue hunting even if it starts pouring, allowing you to focus on your prey without being distracted. 

Navigation Tools

Smartphones already have navigation and GPS that can show your location, but how reliable are they for an outdoor activity? When you’re out there in the woods, your phone battery could die along with your power bank, or the signal can be weak,  leaving you without any backup. To avoid this situation, you should pack a regular compass and a map. A compass will never fail to show you the direction and it will save you in case you get lost. 

ISOtunes Sport, the next generation of hearing protection, announces the expansion of its line of safety headphones for competitive shooters and hunters with two new streamlined high-performance products: DEFY Slim and DEFY Slim Basic. 

With the sole mission to provide hearing protection headphones that people actually want to wear, ISOtunes Sport DEFY Slim and DEFY Slim Basic were developed specifically for modern-day shooters looking to protect their hearing by offering enhanced safety, audio and communication abilities.  

The new DEFY Slim ($109.99 MSRP) provides an overall redesign to ISOtunes Sport’s first earmuff, debuting an ultra-slim profile. Utilizing the tried and true SafeMax Technology, DEFY SLIM limits volume output to 85dB, while the Tactical Sound Control amplifies hearing by eight times and protects against high-impact noises. An over-ear, muff-style headset, DEFY Slim provides firearm enthusiasts with a catalog of innovative qualities, including a noise-isolating microphone that guarantees clear communication—even at the loudest shooting ranges.

DEFY Slim is powered by two AAA batteries to provide up to 25 hours of use, offering all-day protection and comfort no matter the environment. DEFY Slim’s innovative design allows it to tip the scales at just 310 grams, roughly 100 grams lighter than other leading tactical earmuffs. With an IPX4 durability rating and a ventilated headband, the product is both sweat and water resistant and provides Bluetooth connectivity up to 30 feet.

Similarly, ISOtunes Sport’s DEFY Slim Basic ($59.99 MSRP) enhances users’ hearing by eight times while offering protection from high-impact noises in under two milliseconds, limiting volume output to no more than 85dB for all-day, damage-free listening. DEFY Slim Basic earmuff boasts high-performance hearing protection, with two AAA batteries offering up to 300 hours of distraction-free shooting in a no-frills, ultra-slim design for maximum comfort and featherlight performance. 

 On November 23, 2021, in a huge victory for both Polymer80 and the Second Amendment in Nevada, the Hon. Judge John P. Schlegelmilch of the Lyon County, Nevada District Court stated he would be issuing summary judgment in favor of Polymer80, Inc., in their lawsuit against Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, George Togliatti, Director of the Nevada Department of Public Safety, and Mindy McKay, Administrator of the Records, Communications, and Compliance Division of the Nevada Department of Public Safety. The judgment would invalidate and bar enforcement of major portions of Nevada Assembly Bill 286, on due process grounds under the Nevada state constitution.

Assemblywoman Sandra Jauregui (D-Las Vegas) sponsored AB286 which passed on straight-party line votes in both the Nevada Assembly and Senate. Gov. Sisolak, a democrat signed AB286 into law in early June 2021. AB286 generally prohibits a person from possessing, purchasing, transporting or receiving any unfinished frame or receiver of a firearm, or assembling any firearm not imprinted with a serial number. Initial violations carry a criminal misdemeanor penalty; repeat violations can be punished by a felony charge.

In deciding to issue summary judgment, Judge Schlegelmilch held that a trial was not needed, and that Polymer80 was immediately entitled to both a Declaratory Judgment that AB286 was unduly and unconstitutionally void for vagueness, and a Permanent Injunction forever banning enforcement of key provisions in the new enactment for that reason. Judge Schlegelmilch, who upon Polymer80’s motion had preliminarily prevented enforcement of those provisions in July 2021, specifically found that Sections 3 and 3.5 of AB286 were unconstitutionally ambiguous in their language criminalizing, among other things, the possession, sale, transfer, transport, and manufacture of “unfinished frames or receivers.” Polymer80 had argued that this said criminalization would threaten its very existence. In that respect, the Court further found that the definition of an “unfinished frame or receiver” incorporated in those two Sections was exceedingly and unconstitutionally vague in its use and reliance upon various terms including, among others, “blank,” “casting,” and “machined body” that were undefined in the statute and did not have accepted common meanings.

In addition, the Court determined that the additional required component of the definition of “unfinished frame or receiver” mandating that a blank, casting, or machined body have reached such a stage of formation that “most of the major machining operations” needed to turn those items into a firearm had been completed was fatally vague and ambiguous. The Court ruled that those terms, alone and together, were so unclear and uncertain that they did not provide fair notice to a Nevadan of ordinary intelligence as to what specific conduct AB286 prohibited, rendering the bill unconstitutional under the Due Process Clause of the Nevada Constitution. The Court also ruled that those vague terms encouraged and effectively authorized arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement against all Nevadans, in that AB286 left the interpretation and application of those nebulous terms entirely to the discretion of governmental authorities, which Nevada Supreme Court decisions have precluded. Finally, Judge Schlegelmilch indicated that he would be issuing a formal written Order in December 2021, encapsulating and memorializing his oral rulings, declaring the cited provisions of AB286 unconstitutionally vague, and barring their enforcement permanently.

“This is a significant victory for Polymer80, Nevadans, and our customers nationwide,” Polymer80 CEO Loran Kelley said. “AB286 is vague and unlawful legislation that targets our company specifically for conducting a lawful business. We will continue to challenge lawless attempts to curtail our rights and the rights of our customers. Polymer80 would like to thank our loyal customers, whose continued support allows us to keep fighting for Second Amendment rights across the country and our attorneys at Greenspoon Marder, LLP who worked tirelessly and never gave up this fight. Polymer80 strongly believes that the Second Amendment is a foundational principal in America that can never be violated. Continuing to fight those who strive to take it away is a core belief of our company. It’s one more example of our company motto, ‘Engage Your Freedom.’”

TriStar Arms is known for bringing high-value, quality firearms to market at affordable prices. A year ago that talent was expressed with the Bristol side-by-side shotguns which offer the traditional elegance and functionality of a classic side-by-side shotgun at an achievable price that doesn’t deter field use.

Now the beautiful English-stocked, color case-hardened model and the gold-adorned, laser-engraved Silver model are available in a fifth gauge. Like the rest of the Bristol line, the16 gauge model is on a true-to-gauge receiver. The new 16ga models include the same features as the rest of the line:

Specifications for the 16ga Bristol:

About TriStar Arms

TriStar offers a wide selection of quality firearms for hunters and recreational shooters alike. Many of our products offer multiple functions and save the consumer time and money when looking for a new firearm. In this day and age, finding a company that can provide valuable products at a fraction of the price of competitors is not easy. TriStar does not stop there. We have a dedicated customer service department that will ensure you are happy with your TriStar firearm for many years to come. It is not hard to see why TriStar Arms is widely becoming known as THE VALUE EXPERTS.

Supporting ALL of law enforcement is the driving focus moving GALLS® forward into the future.

GALLS, LLC®,  the largest distributor of law enforcement and public safety uniforms, gear, and equipment, is featured on Officer.com in the article “Relentless Customer Focus.”

Frank Borelli, editorial director, sat down with Mike Fadden, CEO of GALLS, to ascertain what gets him excited about leading the 54-year-old company. Since Fadden took over the helm of GALLS, he has been on one mission that affects every level and employee of the company. His mission is a relentless focus on the customer by providing the highest level of customer support.

As part of the company’s overall mission to produce the highest level of customer support and satisfaction, Fadden has also invested in areas that support the main goal. Investments in IT enhanced the customer experience and another initiative Fadden employs is to make GALLS a premier employment destination. Fadden and the company follow six attributes that define a premier employment destination:

As GALLS continues to grow and service more customers, Fadden and his entire team of employees is committed to providing the highest level of customer support in the industry, relentlessly.

NM Collector Software, a digital program for keeping track of a collector’s inventory information, is currently offering a 10 percent discount, matched by a 10 percent donation to the CMP, for anyone making a purchase through its website using the “ODCMP” code.

The software, available for desktop formats, is handy for those looking for a way to keep all of the important details of their collection items, including identification, description, purchase, sale, maintenance, events and more, all in one organized, secure location. The info is stored on the hard drive of a user’s operating system, meaning it can only be accessed if the device itself is accessed – safeguarding confidentiality for the consumer.

“I want to promote civilian marksmanship and the ownership of firearms, so it seems only natural to contribute to the CMP,” said the product’s creator, Clay Pryor.

Back in 2000, Pryor started nmCollector.net LLC, where he sold NM Gun Collector Software online. Over the years, he has developed additional software that is compatible with multiple computer operating systems and collection types, like the NM Collector Software Java Edition (JE) and the coinciding NM Collector app for Android in 2011.

Now, Pryor has developed a new product called NM Collector Software Cross Platform, simply known as CP, that provides a unified interface and easy data sharing across several popular platforms like Windows, Mac and Linux, with development for iOS and Android in the works. The latest version is equipped with the most enhanced security to date in order to ensure privacy protection of all data within the program.

Team Federal sponsored shooters finished strong at the recent 2021 Fort Benning Multigun Challenge in Fort Benning Georgia. Every fall, the U.S. Army hosts this event at the fort’s recreational shooting complex. Federal supported this year’s match as a Gold Sponsor. Team Federal shooters Tucker Schmidt, Alysia Burrows and Todd Jarrett all performed well among the 234 shooters on hand. Schmidt earning a second-place finish for the match shooting in the Open division, Burrows with second place in the Tac Ops division for the Ladies’ category, and Jarrett finishing in eighth place for the Tac Ops division also earning “Top Senior” for the match.

“Congratulations to all our shooters at this match. The Army Marksmanship Unit are famous for running fun, innovative matches. From all I’ve heard, this one was no exception,” said Federal Ammunition Shooting Sports Promotions Manager Jason Spradling. “Our Team Federal shooters always do a great job representing our brand and I’m proud of their achievements this weekend.”

“It was a close and heated competition. It came down to the very last stage and it didn’t go my way. I’ll be working hard to come back next year and get the win,” said Schmidt. “My go-to ammo is The Federal Gold Medal line of shotgun and precision rifle ammo, as well as the American Eagle 55-grain for the go-fast rifle portions.”

“In a stiff competition environment like Benning, there really isn’t any margin for error. That’s why knowing your guns and knowing your ammo is a big part of preparation for an event like this,” said Burrows. “Feeding high performance guns with questionable ammo isn’t an option. I’ve always used Federal, even before I was on the team. I know each round is going to perform the same as the last.”

“Todd Jarrett’s Top Senior trophy and top-ten finish certainly was a highlight of the event for Team Federal,” continued Spradling. “Todd is a seasoned competitor and is well respected in the community. We’re excited to have him on board representing our brand with solid performances like this one.”

SilencerCo is launching a free suppressor promo that customers won’t want to miss. Starting November 15, 2021, and running through December 24, 2021, customers who make a purchase over a certain dollar threshold will receive either a free Silencerco Octane or Warlock suppressor. The best part? The free items will ship within six months of the original purchase date. 

In order to qualify for a free Warlock 22, customers must spend at least $599 (before tax) on SilencerCo suppressors and accessories. To receive the free Octane 9 or 45, they are required to spend $799 (before tax). The qualifying purchase must include at least one serialized item. There is no limit on free suppressors, however, you can only register up to five free suppressors per submission. Two of SilencerCo’s most iconic silencers, the Octane is primarily used on pistol platforms while the Warlock is intended for rimfire use. 

“With the Octane MSRP set at $624 and the Warlock at $323, the potential value in free products for the customer is substantially high,” said VP of Sales Scott Clinger. “That totals almost $1,000 in savings, simply by making a purchase within a certain timeframe.” 

“With the Octane MSRP set at $624 and the Warlock at $323, the potential value in free products for the customer is substantially high,” said VP of Sales Scott Clinger. “That totals almost $1,000 in savings, simply by making a purchase within a certain timeframe.” 

“With the Octane MSRP set at $624 and the Warlock at $323, the potential value in free products for the customer is substantially high,” said VP of Sales Scott Clinger. “That totals almost $1,000 in savings, simply by making a purchase within a certain timeframe.” 

Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) and “Hunting Matters” welcomes Darrell Kainer, HSCF past president.

Darrell joined the Houston Safari club in 2000 and became a life member in 2007. Darrell served as vice president from 2006 to 2007. He also served on the board of directors from 2007 to 2011. He is a past president of the club having served as president in 2009/2010. As president of the club Darrell implemented the funding for the Hunting with Heroes program at HSCF and remains involved in that program.

For the past several years Darrell has been a volunteer for the Double D Ranch wounded warrior program and special needs youth hunt. He has spent many hours meeting with different organizations to find the children to attend this youth hunt as well as organizing the meat processing and trophy delivery. 

Darrell and his wife Cheryl have two children and reside in Katy, Texas. When Darrell is not hunting or fishing, he can usually be found on a golf course. Just look in any greenside bunker and that is where he will be.

About Hunting Matters
Tune in to “Hunting Matters” with Houston Safari Club Foundation Executive Director Joe Betar as he engages in conversations with guests, from various backgrounds, who have a passion for hunting and conservation. Great discussions, news, hunting legislation updates and more! “Hunting Matters” airs each Saturday, 6am-7am CDT on KPRC AM 950 – Real Texas, Real Talk, a Houston iHeartMedia station, and Houston’s longest running radio station. “Hunting Matters” is also available via podcast on Apple/iTunes, iHeartMedia, Google, Overcast, PodBean and Spreaker. Subscribe, listen and provide a review and rating!

West Bend, WI – U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) President and Founder Tim Schmidt hosted an online broadcast with U.S. Representative Claudia Tenney (NY-22) around the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen case that was recently heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.  This case is challenging an antiquated and unconstitutional New York state law that requires residents to demonstrate “proper cause” in order to receive concealed carry licenses.

Earlier this year, the USCCA along with several other leading Second Amendment organizations filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in this case arguing that the right to carry outside one’s home goes to the heart of the right to “keep and bear arms” protected by the Second Amendment.  

Today, at least seven other states have similar laws to the one being challenged in New York which prevent responsible Americans from protecting themselves.  As a result “there are millions of Americans right now who would love to be able to exercise their right to bear arms in self-defense but can’t because the state they live in refuses to recognize that right at all,” said Schmidt.

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney also led an amicus brief with more than 175 of her U.S. House colleagues defending the right to concealed carry under the Second Amendment. “We have rights at stake right now… The second most important right we have obviously is the right to bear arms.”  The Congresswoman goes on to say that “the fact that we even have a law that would put such restrictions on lawful carry especially outside the home is unbelievable. But thankfully the Supreme Court seems to be moving in a direction to give us all our rights back…”

According to a recent Quinnipiac poll, support for stricter gun laws is at its lowest level since 2005 and the number of voters who support stricter gun laws is down almost 10 points since a poll conducted in April.  Depending on the Supreme Court’s decision, the language used in the final opinion could have long-standing effects on the constitutionality of other state laws.  “The Supreme Court finding this New York law unconstitutional will also help lay the groundwork for our elected officials at the federal level in Washington to see that the antiquated patchwork of concealed carry laws in the US needs to change and that we need solutions like National Concealed Carry Reciprocity,” stated Schmidt.

Turning the Shadow 2 up a notch, CZ-USA released the CZ Shadow 2 Orange pistol, designed and manufactured for the competitive shooter who wants to win.

A variation of CZ-USA’s very popular CZ Shadow 2 pistol, currently in use in USPSA & IPSC Production Division events, in a nod to previous premium CZ-USA products the Shadow 2 Orange features new aluminum grip panels finished in snappy-looking orange. The improvements in this Shadow model go well beyond coloring.

The trigger, hammer, and sear of the CZ Shadow 2 Orange are hand-fitted for exacting precision, shot after shot. The barrel is polished and sports a new bushing to improve accuracy. The trigger is tuned for a smooth, crisp release and offers a short reset.

Also, the CZ Shadow 2 Orange is equipped with a competition hammer and an adjustable aluminum magazine release catch. The magazines have matching orange aluminum basepads and the gun features an extended safety. A set of flat safeties and a flat slide stop can be purchased separately.  

Like the original Shadow 2, the CZ Shadow 2 Orange sports aggressive checking on the aluminum grips for a solid hold, even when the shooter’s hands are dirty and sweaty from running stages. The front and backstrap are nicely checkered, too.

Retailer West Marine will open new grant cycle on Dec. 1 to marine and boating nonprofits

On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, West Marine will kick off its annual grant cycle for its nonprofit, BlueFuture®. Blue Future’s mission is to support the conservation of our marine habitats and wildlife and to connect new audiences to the water. Encouraged to apply are nonprofit, community-based organizations that support aquatic sustainability and conservation practices or connect our youth to on-the-water activities and education through sailing, powerboating, fishing, paddling or surfing; provide boatbuilding instruction; or encourage learning in the marine sciences.

“Now more than ever we are proud to be able to provide this opportunity to deserving nonprofits and organizations across the country,” said Eric Kufel, CEO of West Marine. “We realize the increasing need to support and promote healthy and vibrant marine habitats and sustainable fisheries as well as connect future generations to the water through youth recreation and education. One hundred percent of the money raised for BlueFuture supports organizations dedicated to these efforts.”

BlueFuture® annually distributes much-needed grants to dozens of nonprofit organizations across the United States. Grants are unrestricted allowing the recipient to determine how the funding will be used. Nonprofits interested in applying can visit www.westmarine.com/BlueFuture, to fill out and submit an online form. The applications will be reviewed after the grant period closes on December 31, all winners will be notified by the end of February 2022 and grants are scheduled to be distributed in March.

BlueFuture® is a donor-advised fund set up through the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County, and all donations are fully tax-deductible. During the 2021 Month of Giving this December, donations can be made at checkout in a West Marine store or online. To learn more about BlueFuture, visit westmarine.com/BlueFuture.

A stand-alone knife is always better than a multi-tool. What about a stand-alone knife that has had some additions? When the primary purpose of a tool is for cutting, and it retains that foundation, adding some extras can carry a user far beyond standard capabilities. It may not entirely be a multi-tool, but it definitely comes in handy.

TRUE Knives releases their SmartKnife+. It’s a small pocket knife that has been augmented to add some additional uses. Whether a user actually employs these additions, doesn’t take away from the original function of being a knife. This knife houses a bottle opener, a .25” bit driver with a Phillips bit included in the magnetic bit storage, three flathead screwdrivers, 6mm-14mm wrenches, wire strippers, a pry bar, a 2” inch ruler, and a 5cm ruler. All of this is housed in the high-grade stainless-steel frame. This has a true multi-tool capability.

The 2.375” partially-serrated blade is 420 stainless steel with a black oxide coating, more than enough for daily tasks. This steel material is easy to sharpen and will offer some serious rust prevention. When folded, the flipper acts as a flathead screwdriver or small prying tool, while the opposite is a bottle opener. On the butt of the knife is a small pry bar and two additional flat head screwdrivers. Just above the pry bar is the .25” bit storage. The .25” bit driver is accessible at the top of the handle when the knife is closed. In the middle of the handle are a series of metric wrenches that can cover most tasks, and, on the sides, a 2” ruler, a 5cm ruler, and a file are featured.

This knife is, at its core, a knife with extra features. TRUE Knives has devoted itself to keeping the main use unadulterated, effectively retaining the full usability of the knife with extra features. This multi-use knife measures 4.375” long, 0.5” wide, and 1.625” tall. Throw it in your pocket and use the tip-down pocket clip for easy access. Anyone can near guarantee that is one right tool for the job.

Explore the TRUE SmartKnife+ and other exciting TRUE tools here.

MADISON, Wis. – The 2021 nine-day gun deer hunt in Wisconsin kicked off the holiday season with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, put delicious, wild-harvested protein on the table and make memories with family and friends. Preliminary license sales, harvest registration and hunting incident numbers are now available.

Preliminary License Sales Totals

As of 11:59 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 28, sales for gun, bow, crossbow, sports and patron licenses reached 808,224. Of that total, 564,440 were for gun privileges, including gun, patron and sports licenses. The year-to-date sales for all deer licenses are down 1.5% from the same time last year.

Of the licenses sold to date, 60% of licenses were purchased online. The remaining 40% were sold in-person through transactions at DNR license agents locations. Deer hunting license and harvest authorization sales will continue throughout the remaining deer hunting seasons.

Preliminary Registration Totals

Preliminary figures show that hunters registered 175,667 deer during the 2021 nine-day gun deer hunt, including 84,952 antlered and 90,715 antlerless deer. Since archery seasons opened Sept. 18, hunters have registered 270,046 deer statewide, showing the growing influence of earlier seasons on cumulative harvest.

Compared to 2020, the total firearm deer harvest was down 7.9% statewide, with buck harvest down 1.3% and antlerless harvest down 13.2%. 

Huk’s new Pursuit Jacket lets anglers stay in the chase when the wind kicks up and the mercury drops. The Pursuit Jacket is designed to keep cool, wet weather at bay so anglers can focus on what really matters–fishing.

The Pursuit Jacket offers the best combination of angler-friendly features and performance fabrics. The 10k waterproof/breathable material uses a high-tech membrane to keep water out but allows interior moisture to escape, ensuring anglers remain dry. In addition, the new jacket utilizes a four-way stretch fabric to allow for superior mobility while protecting the angler from exposure to the elements. 

Designed to chase fish when the weather turns, the Pursuit Jackets feature reflective taping to increase visibility when the fog rolls in or the sun disappears. Two hand-warmer pockets deliver refuge for cold, wet fingers after a release. A zippered chest pocket provides a secure place to stash gear right at your fingertips. Complete with a stowaway hood, this jacket is a modern merger of form and function. Huk offers the new jackets in a variety of solid colors and camo patterns to fit with any aesthetic, so that it will mesh with every style. 

Huk’s new Pursuit Jackets provide waterproof and breathable performance that offers anglers plenty of protection without interfering with active fishing styles. 

Pursuit Jacket Features:

APEX Ammunition is pleased to announce its Upland Bird TSS shotshells are now shipping. These meticulously handloaded, ultra-high-density Tungsten Super Shot loads deliver exceptional performance in a non-toxic round. Whether you are hunting grouse or Huns out West, quail in the South or late season roosters across the Great Plains, APEX TSS helps you put more birds in hand.

“An increasing number of states and public lands are transitioning to non-toxic shotshell requirements, and our APEX Upland loads give bird hunters confidence that they won’t sacrifice performance with an environmentally friendly round,” said Jason Lonsberry, CEO of APEX Ammunition. “TSS simply delivers unrivaled knockdown power due to its density, tight patterning, and retained velocity. This has expanded options for upland hunters, many of whom now use sub-gauge shotguns – even 28 gauge and .410 bore – to achieve clean kills on various upland birds from quail to pheasants.”

At 18.1 g/cc density, APEX TSS is denser than Lead (11.34 g/cc), Bismuth (9.8g/cc), Copper (8.8g/cc), or Steel (7.84 g/cc), allowing the use of smaller-sized TSS pellets and more of them per payload. The result? More pellets on target and greater knockdown power at longer ranges.

These handloaded upland shotshells feature clean-burning powder and a one-piece, Tungsten-grade wad system engineered to deliver the tightest patten possible and maximum barrel protection.

APEX Upland Bird is available in 3-inch 12- and 20-gauge loads. Upland 28 gauge 2 ¾-inch and .410 bore 2 ½ and 3-inch loads are available upon request. For more information on APEX Upland Bird offerings, visit: ApexMunition.com/upland

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) has been awarded a multi-year grant by the Vista Outdoor Foundation, supporting its initiative of volunteer coach education specific to the shooting sports and youth development. The Vista Outdoor Foundation received over 100 requests for funding as part of the grant approval process. The SSSF was one of just ten organizations selected to receive grants, following a rigorous review of grant applications by the Vista Outdoor Foundation’s Board of Directors based on operational, geographic and mission-based criteria.

In 2020, the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation launched its Basic Shooting Coach Education Program, in an initiative to further grow youth shooting sports teams throughout the country. Offering a comprehensive curriculum for prospective coaches, the SSSF’s training program allows adult volunteers to digest online material at their own pace before becoming certified via a short, 4-hour in-person session. To date, nearly 1,000 coaches have become certified through the SSSF Basic Shooting Coach Education Program, with an additional several hundred having completed the online curriculum.

The SSSF relies on 20 state partners with a current average of four coach trainers in each state to conduct coach certifications. Utilizing support from the Vista Outdoor Foundation, the SSSF will expand existing coach training programs and the development of new efforts using online and hands-on training. National training efforts will focus on select state partners to reach youth shooting sports program volunteers in key areas of their respective states.

To learn more about the SSSF’s coach training programs, visit https://sssfonline.org/become-a-coach/

About Vista Outdoor Inc.

David Merrill owner of Bow Spider, the quickest and easiest bow retrieval system on the market, is pleased to announce that his first film, “A Day in the Brooks” has made it into Western Hunter Magazine’s film festival finals. This 44-minute film chronicles he and his 65-year old father’s Alaskan Dall sheep adventure. It is one of five films in the Professional Long category. The other three categories in the film festival include Professional Short, Amateur Long and Amateur Short.

“We are very honored to have been selected for the festival,” said Merrill. “This film is near and dear to my heart as it will be one of the final adventures in the Brooks Range with my dad. I hope everyone enjoys watching it as much as we enjoyed capturing and creating it. Never miss the moment. Grab your bow and go!”

A panel of industry judges was carefully selected to determine the category finalists. With the finalists determined voting has now gone to the public. Anyone is eligible to vote for their favorite film in each category. To view the films and to register to vote visit:  https://filmfest.westernhunter.net/.

“We started the Western Hunter Film Festival to give talented amateur and professional film makers a platform to present their work.,” said Chris Denham, marketing director and co-owner of Western Hunter Magazine. “ I was especially excited to see the shows submitted in the professional long category, knowing there would be some incredible stories. “A Day in the Brooks” along with the other four finalists is everything I hoped to see!”

About Recreational Archery Development LLC (RAD, LLC):
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Kinnear, WY, RAD, LLC is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative products for the outdoor industry, including the Bow Spider brand of products. Bow Spider’s intuitive design makes bow retrieval fast and easy in any situation. The product is proudly made in the USA and gives one percent of all sales to conservation. The company also offers veterans a 15 percent discount on all products. (To take advantage of this offer, orders need to be called in directly to the company at 307-438-9290.) For additional information on RAD, LLC and the Bow Spider brand of products write to: RAD, LLC, PO Box 171, Kinnear, WY 82516; call 307-438-9290; email [email protected]; visit  www.bowspider.com.

This accessory pouch comes equipped with internal variable fixation points for storing medical equipment and is also hydration system compatible.

Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., introduces the TT Tac Pouch 14. This accessory pouch with a MOLLE reverse system features MOLLE hook-and-loop and a mesh pouch inside. There are internal variable fixation points for storing medical equipment, making this pouch ideal for medics in the field. It is also hydration system compatible with the corresponding tube guide. The front pocket has a vertical zipper and the side panels are elastic. The entire system can be packed flat with bungee cords. Requires four MOLLE loops.

Made from Cordura® 700 den, the TT Tac Pouch 14 weighs 17.5 oz. (495 g.) and measures 15 x 9 x 4 in. (37 x 23 x 10 cm). Needs two MOLLE loops. Available in Black, Olive, and Coyote. MSRP $109.95.

Click to see Vol. 3 of the Tasmanian Tiger digital catalog here. Find a local dealer here for any of the exciting Tasmanian Tiger products.

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