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With a growing distribution base and expanded product line, SENTRY Tactical adds key role to lead the sales teams, and support US domestic sales

SENTRY Tactical, a leading manufacturer and distributor of products focused on protection, storage, and transportation of outdoor, military, and law enforcement equipment, has recently hired Kevin Renwick as Vice President of Sales to support the growing domestic markets.

Renwick is an industry veteran with over 15-years of expanding sales experience and responsibilities.  His career spans industry-leading manufacturers including Traditions Performance Firearms, BLACKHAWK!, GunVault, and most recently The Safariland Group, as a Director of National Accounts in the commercial marketplace.

“I am humbled and honored to get to be a part of the SENTRY team,” stated Renwick. “We have exciting initiatives on the horizon for our consumers and customers that will drive demand. Our brand-new dropship initiative allows customers access to our full line of products and have them shipped directly from the factory. Keep an eye out! We will have new and innovative additions to our long-standing industry brands of ScopeCoat, Hex Mag, and Sentry Solutions soon. Our foundation is strong and with the team being assembled, we will only continue to get stronger and more customer-focused.” Kevin can be reached at [email protected].

“Kevin is a customer-focused leader who values long-term relationships that create growth opportunities for both the customer and manufacturer. His time and reach in the industry made him an excellent choice for this position,” stated Mike Noell, CEO of SENTRY Tactical. “Over the next few months, this position will be focused on growing our customer base, implementing new exciting programs for the 2022 season, and launching several new product categories in preparation for the SHOT show.”

Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Robert Bonnie as Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Bonnie is being elevated from his role as Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor for Climate at USDA.

“Robert Bonnie has a strong track record advancing incentive-based conservation practices for all landowners,” said DU CEO Adam Putnam. “Ducks Unlimited applauds his confirmation and we look forward to continuing our work with USDA and America’s farmers and ranchers to achieve land stewardship that feeds the world and expands the conservation practices that benefit waterfowl, other wildlife and people.”

USDA oversees implementation of Farm Bill programs passed by Congress, many of which contribute to Ducks Unlimited’s core conservation work with our partners in agriculture. In his new position, Bonnie will oversee programs such as the Conservation Reserve Program, Agriculture Conservation Easement Program and Regional Conservation Partnership Program. These programs have become valuable tools that allow Ducks Unlimited to work with farmers and ranchers to conserve and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl. Through these programs, countless wetlands on private lands are restored and millions of ducks are added to fall flight each year.

For more information, visit www.ducks.org, and be sure to Follow DU’s News Twitter feed – @DUNews1937 – to get the most up-to-date news from Ducks Unlimited.

Ducks Unlimited Inc. is the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving North America’s continually disappearing waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has conserved more than 15 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward the vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. For more information on our work, visit www.ducks.org.

After breaking ground in 2020, David and Crystal Merrill, the proprietors of Bow Spider, the quickest and easiest bow retrieval system on the market, are excited to announce that their new 3,050 sq. ft. office, shipping and assembly annex is up and running.

“The completion of this building comes at a very busy time of year for us,” said David Merrill. “We are thrilled to have the added space to fulfill the record number of orders we are receiving. Right now, all back orders have shipped, and we are fully stocked.”

This completed expansion has increased the Bow Spider’s building space by nearly 800 percent and is a direct result of the tremendous increase in the popularity of the company’s products in the past two years. The new building will house three offices, meeting space, the Podcast studio, assembly area and a warehouse area. The company launched its first product at the Archery trade Show in 2020 and now offers several variations to the original Bow Spider and a number of Bow Spider accessories. The company will also have new products coming in 2022.

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.

EDGEFIELD, S.C.—The National Wild Turkey Federation announces a new landscape-scale initiative addressing critically urgent conservation needs in riparian ecosystems throughout its America’s Big Six of Wildlife Conservation regions.

The Waterways for Wildlife Initiative will bolster the NWTF’s efforts to address degrading riparian health, specifically in its America’s Great Open Spaces and America’s Western Wildlands Big Six regions. Through this new initiative, the NWTF recognizes the critical role that water plays in all aspects of life, specifically for wildlife habitat, and builds on the success of the NWTF’s Northern Plains Riparian Restoration Initiative, expanding from a four-state area to a 10-state area.

Commonly referred to as riparian corridors or zones, riparian areas are natural ecosystems located along the banks of rivers, streams, creeks or any other water network. While riparian areas make up less than 1.5% of the entire landscape in the Great Plains, more than 70% of all plains wildlife species depend upon these ecosystems for water, food, cover, roosting, nesting and as travel corridors.

To address critical riparian conservation issues, the NWTF is partnering with landowners, governmental agencies, conservation organizations and others to restore these vitally important ecosystems across the landscape. Over the next 10 years, the NWTF seeks to raise $10 million in private funding and leverage $40 million in matching partner funds to improve 75,000 acres of wildlife habitat along 1,500 linear miles of waterways in the Great Plains landscape.

“This initiative is an investment in America’s wildlife, wild places and opportunities for outdoors enthusiasts from all across the country who visit these landscapes to recreate,” said Jared McJunkin, NWTF director of conservation operations for the central region.

Celebrating Safari Club International’s 50th Anniversary, SCI will be auctioning off not just rare and exclusive firearms but also a chance to be part of SCI history. Auction highlights include: 

Hunt with SCI Founder C.J. McElroy’s Rifle

Celebrating 50 years, SCI will auction off a chance to hunt with the rifle belonging to none other than SCI’s late founder C.J. McElroy. When he died in 2002, his hunting rifle was enshrined in a custom display case at SCI’s headquarters in Tucson, Arizona. 

While the rifle holds significance because it belonged to the man who founded the country’s most influential hunting group, it also has historical value. The Weatherby Mark V rifle chambered in the company’s flagship cartridge .300 Weatherby Magnum was gifted by Roy Weatherby himself. 

Despite the sentiment, the rifle was built for the field. The winning bidder will be invited on a 15-day guided hunt in the Alaskan wild for Alaskan brown bear, black bear, mountain goat, and wolf. When attendees bid, they get not only the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity but also a chance to become part of SCI history. 

SilencerCo is excited to release episode five of the American Gun series, “American Gun: The Immigrant.” This video features Dahl, an American immigrant who was born and raised in Dominica, a small island in the Caribbean. Dahl’s story illustrates why the American Dream is not dead, and why the second amendment offers a freedom unlike anything else. 

Dahl came to America when he was 25 years old on a path to citizenship through the U.S. Navy. Previously, he lived in other countries all around the world. The one thing that kept him from staying in any of these countries was his inability to participate in his favorite hobby: shooting guns. 

“One thing I like about the US is you can be armed. The second amendment guarantees that you have that ability which is incomparable with any [other] country you go to,” said Dahl. 

Now, as an American citizen, Dahl enjoys all of these freedoms and shares them with the people he loves. Although he and his brother are separated by a large age-gap, recreational shooting bridges that gap and creates a unique bond. Dahl also frequently invites other immigrant friends to join him in his hobby and teach them safety and tactical techniques. 

This love of shooting is just one reason why the second amendment is so important. Previous “American Gun” episodes point out other reasons such as personal protection, craftsmanship and mental health. 

Tedder Industries, an industry-leading manufacturer of firearms holsters and accessories for military, tactical and civilian use is proud to announce that Shawn Hostetter has joined the Tedder family of brands as the new Chief Executive Officer. Shawn comes to Tedder Industries from Katadyn North America where he served as the President since 2011, transforming iconic brands and businesses to drive growth and increase profits.

“Shawn has an extensive background in outdoor products innovation, sales, and manufacturing with over 25 years of executive experience in the market. Shawn brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Tedder Industries and will be instrumental in guiding Tedder for many years to come,” said Thomas Tedder, Founder of Tedder Industries. “Tedder Industries was founded upon the entrepreneurial spirit, and the Board is excited to have Shawn’s experience leading the company forward with that same spirit and drive.”

“Thomas Tedder had a vision of what the Tedder Industries family of brands could become and has done an outstanding job leading the company to where it is today,” said Shawn Hostetter. “I am honored to have the opportunity to build on all of the achievements of this outstanding company and to drive increased growth and profitability to lead Tedder Industries to the next level.”

Shawn is a graduate of Brigham Young University and, having spent 2 years abroad in Taiwan, is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. Shawn spent his youth growing up in Colorado and has enjoyed a lifetime of experience in outdoor activities such as backpacking, skiing, cycling, hunting, fishing and shooting. Shawn is also deeply committed and has been involved heavily in youth outdoor programs like the Boy Scouts of America and Canyon Country Discovery Center. 

About Tedder Industries

November 2021

Stylish, comfortable, and secure are just a few ways to describe the Decree Holster from Versacarry. This outside the waistband holster has a non-collapsible design thanks to the embedded copper spine. This feature not only adds function but beautiful styling. 

The Decree OWB Holster has a raised protective leather backing for all-day comfort when in use. For an easy and confident draw, the holster has a forward cant and is held in place by two large belt loops. The Decree holster is proudly made in the U.S.A. with premium water buffalo leather construction. 

To fit a wide range of firearms, the holster is available in 4 sizes and in right or left-hand configurations. 

The MSRP for the Decree OWB is $84.99

Salt Lake City, UT: The Mule Deer Foundation applauds yesterday’s confirmation of Robert Bonnie as the undersecretary of farm production and conservation for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Bonnie has a strong record of innovative, collaborative conservation on working lands and will be a key leader on implementing Farm Bill conservation programs that benefit fish and wildlife species. Following is a statement by Mule Deer Foundation President/CEO Joel Pedersen:

“The Mule Deer Foundation is looking forward to working with Robert Bonnie now that he has been confirmed as undersecretary for farm production and conservation at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Robert has been a key leader on private land conservation for decades and he understands the challenges and opportunities in developing collaborative efforts to solve complex land management issues. MDF and our partners have worked with Robert on sagebrush rangeland restoration efforts that benefit sage grouse and mule deer as well as hundreds of other species. We look forward to working with him and the staff of USDA to effectively implement Farm Bill conservation programs in mule deer country.”

About MDF 
The Mule Deer Foundation is the only conservation group in North America dedicated to restoring, improving and conserving mule deer and black-tailed deer and their habitat, with a focus on science and program efficiency. MDF is a strong voice for hunters in access, wildlife management and conservation policy issues. MDF acknowledges regulated hunting as a viable management component and is committed to recruitment and retention of men, women and youth into the shooting sports and conservation. Get involved in your state or become a member at www.muledeer.org or call 801-973-3940.

Z-Man® ElaZtech® baits key small boat championship, again

Kristine Fischer had won before. But this one felt different. Bigger. Somehow, more meaningful. Like a quarterback winning a third Super Bowl; cementing their place in history and making some sort of definitive, lasting statement. 

But unlike all those other pro athletes who celebrate championships with time away from the sport—or a sojourn to Disneyland—after the event, Fischer simply jumped in her truck and steered toward her favorite muskie river. Call her a trailblazer if you want. But as far as Fischer’s concerned, she’s simply a diehard angler, someone who loves the pursuit of big fish and the opportunity to solve an underwater mystery. 

Mystery, indeed. For prior to the 2021 Hobie Bass Open Series (BOS) Tournament of Champions, Fischer had never cast a lure in Alabama’s illustrious Lake Eufaula. The culmination of a ten-tournament calendar, the three-day Championship (November 12, 13 and 14) hosted fifty of the top-qualifying anglers, all vying for a $35,000 first-place paycheck—plus shots at the Angler of the Year award and a berth in the Hobie World Championship. 

“I’d never fished Eufaula in my life,” noted the Z-Man Fishing pro, among the top kayak bassers in North America. “I watched a lot of the old Bassmaster Elite events there; tried to gain some knowledge of fall patterns. Eufaula has this reputation for its offshore ledge and deep brushpile bites—especially prominent now with the rise of live-scan sonar. 

SENTRY’s new line of Every Day Carry holsters offers a super sleek design with adjustable settings for a comfortable, all-day fit. 

SENTRY Tactical enters the holster market with five new inside-the-waistband holsters and magazine pouches. Using the latest polymer injection technology and thermoforming, SENTRY’s EDC holsters offer superior strength and flexibility with adjustable settings to create a perfect fit whether worn behind the back, appendix carry, or cross draw. Worn under a shirt or vest, SENTRY’s EDC holsters offer minimal printing, level 1 or 2 retention, and all carry the SENTRY Lifetime Warranty.

The SENTRY Inside the Pant/Tuckable Holster is a concealed carry holster thermoformed out of SENTRY’S proprietary Polyform. Designed with a Level 1 retention the Tuckable holster employs SENTRY’s Drop Retention Safety Device, a semi-spherical protrusion that acts on the trigger guard to adjust the weapon draw resistance providing confidence in carry. A pre-formed sight channel prevents any catching while drawing or reholstering. SENTRY’s innovative Rubber-Tech loop on the holster side, facing the body allows the user to customize the height and angle carry using the two available screws. Available in black for GLOCK Model, 43, S&W Shield 9/40, and SIG 320 with an MSRP of $48.99.

The SENTRY Ultra Carry Inside the Pant/Tuckable Holster is an injection molded soft polymer blend concealed carry holster providing low profile with comfort and flexibility. The Level 2 retention Tuckable holster with the Drop Retention Safety Device and the STR System, allows a retention screw operating on the weapon’s slide to be adjusted for a smooth draw and re-holstering. The Ultra Carry also features the Rubber-Tech adjustable system. Available in black for GLOCK Model G43 and SIG Model 365 with an MSRP of $34.99.

SENTRY’s Angle Adjustable Belt Slide Holster allows for comfortable and secure belt-worn carry in an injection molded, adjustable retention holster. Ride height and angle are fully adjustable. Available in black or coyote brown for GLOCK Models G17, G19 and G43 with an MSRP of $64.99 to $79.99.

Spring Hill, Tenn. — Aaron Burns, a second-generation union autoworker from Footville, Wisconsin, heads to the heart of the Mississippi Flyway for epic waterfowl action when the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s Brotherhood Outdoors airs this week on the Sportsman Channel.

Mallards and teal are the main menu items when Burns, a member of United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 1268 and Team Leader at the Belvidere Auto Assembly Plant, hunts the marshes and flooded brush managed by Habitat Flats Waterfowl Lodge in Missouri’s prime duck country. Warm weather means a slow start for the hunter, but when the temperature falls on the second day, birds pile into the decoys and feathers fly.

“This is by far the best duck hunting I’ve ever experienced,” Burns said. “I mean, I saw more ducks on this hunt than any other time I’ve been hunting them.”

Burns is chairman of his local union’s Sportsmen’s Committee and organizes events and fundraisers for his fellow union members. Back home in Wisconsin, the Brotherhood Outdoors camera crew caught up with him and his union brothers during a charity pheasant hunt at a local hunt club where they raised money for the Rock County Cancer Coalition.

“As a committee, we bring our union brothers and sisters and their families together in the outdoors,” he said, “and every year, this hunt gets bigger, which means that every year we can help a couple more people.”

Shimano Curado MGL 150 and Sustain FJ, G. Loomis GCX JWR and Jackall Bling 55 Earn Industry Accolades

Shimano, G. Loomis and Jackall have earned high honors among the annual ‘Best New Bass Fishing Gear’ awards from mega-retailer Tackle Warehouse.  The Shimano Curado MGL 150 and Shimano Sustain FJ, the G. Loomis GCX Jig and Worm Rod (JWR) and the Jackall Bling 55 crankbait all earned top marks in their respective categories.

The Shimano Curado family is the well-established workhorse of the bass fishing universe.  A quick scan of the boat decks at any tournament reveals the Curado in its many past iterations, attesting to its popularity among anglers seeking rock-solid performance at an accessible price point.  In 2021, Shimano expanded the Curado franchise with the introduction of the Curado MGL 150.  By incorporating a feathery MagnumLite (MGL) spool – delivering longer, more accurate casts – into a 150-size frame, this dynamo now reigns as the lightest weight Curado in the lineup. However, this reel can still handle the heavyweights, as it maintains the rigid aluminum HAGANE Body and a durable Cross Carbon drag that outputs 13 pounds of stopping power.

The fishing public’s response to the Curado MGL 150 has been nothing short of outstanding, as the reel garnered 31% of the Tackle Warehouse Viewer’s Choice votes – doubling its nearest competitor. The Tackle Warehouse staff pick was even more overwhelming, with the Curado MGL 150 collecting 65% of the vote – far outpacing the rest of the pack.
The Curado 150 MGL reel offers unparalleled versatility and a virtually endless range of applications by combining increased casting distance with improved accuracy. Matt Allen of Tactical Bassin’ remarked, “I loved the Curado 200 – I think it is one of the workhorse reels on the market. The Curado 150 MGL takes it a step further.”

While the Curado 150 MGL was sweeping the baitcasting reel awards, the Shimano Sustain FJ earned top marks among all spinning reels in the Tackle Warehouse Viewer’s Choice category.  The Sustain is one of the strongest in the MagnumLite (MGL) Series of spinning reels, capable of handling the toughest of inshore or freshwater species. The Sustain FJ features a litany of advanced technologies and refined aesthetics, headlined by a MagnumLite rotor for light start-up rotation and faster hooksets. The reel’s rigid aluminum HAGANE Body minimizes flex when battling hard-pulling fish, all in a package that’s even lighter than its predecessor.

Just in time for the holiday gift-giving season, Al’s Goldfish Lure Company announces the immediate availability of two Christmas Kits: a small kit with four lures and a large kit with six lures. These limited availability signature gift kits are named in honor of Kenneth Kieser, outdoor writer and National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame inductee who has been a fan of the lures since the 60’s and has personally selected some of his favorite lures for each kit.

Last year Al’s Goldfish Lure Company introduced its first Kenny Kieser Christmas Kit with four of the company’s best trout spoons – one 3/16 oz. Goldfish in gold, one 1/4 oz. Goldfish in nickel, one 1/4 oz. Helgy in copper, and one 1/4 oz. Lil’ 49er in nickel/blue – designed to catch everything from trout to bass, to panfish. That was such a success that this year Al’s is also offering a larger version of Kenny’s Christmas Kit.

The new six-lure kit includes Kenny’s carefully selected assortment of the classics: one 3/16 oz. Goldfish in gold, one 1/4 oz. Goldfish in copper, one 1/4 oz. Helgy in black, and one 1/4 oz. Lil’ 49er in nickel/blue plus two larger spoons – a ½ oz. Goldfish in nickel and one 5/16 oz. Forty Niner in gold/red to target bigger species such as walleye and salmon.

“I first discovered the Al’s Goldfish in the mid 1960’s when we had old-fashioned spoons that worked but had less twist and flash in the water. The first day I caught a big rainbow trout on my second cast while my buddies could not get one strike. My limit of two trout was quickly secured and the boys begged to use my amazing spoon,” said Kieser.

“I gave in and my first Al’s Goldfish was lost on the second cast. Soon we were all using Al’s Goldfish and releasing trout before securing our limit by day’s end. Remarkably, this is still the most productive trout spoon some fifty years later and highly productive for bass, walleye and crappie. Now my grandchildren are using my Al’s Goldfish spoons.”

Delta-McKenzie announces the innovative new Big 8 target, the latest development from Delta’s Premium Backyard Series broadhead targets. 

Big 8 features an innovative asymmetric hexagon shape, providing eight shooting faces. The asymmetric target design greatly increases usable life with any type of bow or crossbow.  Big 8’s design provides a larger shooting area versus conventional square targets, giving shooters confidence to stretch the distance without fear of missing the target. 

Delta’s Big 8 also utilizes a new premium competition-grade “self-healing” foam, developed in conjunction with the ASA Pro 3D tournament circuit.  This new foam withstands even heavy tournament use, lasting up to 8-times longer, while maintaining a lower pull force for easier arrow or bolt extraction.

The Big 8 target is both field point and broadhead compatible, and is speed rated for all high-performance bows and crossbows.

Available in a highly portable 16” size, or the long-distance-effective 20” model.  Both models are self-supporting with no need for a target stand—just drop and shoot.

Remington Ammunition is giving Core-Lokt® fans nationwide a chance to win big and become a part of the Remington family by joining the new Core-Lokt Club. The Core-Lokt Club is a place for hunters to share pictures, recipes, stories and more within the community. Participating members can enter for a chance to randomly win from a variety of prizes at Remington.com.

“Core-Lokt Club is a cool new way for hunters to join Big Green and be a part of this coast-to-coast hunt club,” said Joel Hodgdon, Remington’s Marketing Director. “So many of us grew up sharing stories, bragging about big bucks and feeling right at home in deer camp. With the Core-Lokt Club, hunters can do just that on a digital platform with hunters from all over the country and even have a chance to win some awesome prizes.”

Beginning November 15, 2021, and running through January 31, 2022, Core-Lokt Club members will have multiple chances to win from a stacked deck of prizes. One grand prize winner will be invited on a guided big game hunt with Remington, while other winners will take home ammunition and exclusive Club swag. Winners will be chosen at random from participating club members. Abbreviated sweepstakes rules can be found below, for full sweepstakes rules, visit Remington.com/core-lokt-club.

To be the first to hear about product availability, exciting new products and everything Remington ammo, visitors to  www.remington.com are encouraged to sign up for Remington’s e-newsletter or follow Remington on social media.

Find Big Green Remington ammunition at dealers nationwide and online. For more information on Remington ammunition and accessories, visit www.remington.com

Industry Professional Katie Rohs Specialized Shooting Industry Recruiter

“We are pleased to welcome Rohs to our rapidly growing business,” said Shaylene Keiner, President of HeadHunters NW. “She brings extensive networking, human resources, and industry experience that strengthens our niche firm’s position at the forefront of the firearms industry.”

Rohs joins HeadHunters NW as Sourcing, Recruiting Assistant and brings nearly a decade of experience in training and development, customer service, and community engagement to the role. “The skills she has cultivated in combination with her strong affiliations across the industry make her a perfect addition to our team,” Keiner said about Rohs.

“The HeadHunters NW commitment and standard of quality for its clients is positioned to deliver mission-critical talent to the companies in our industry,” stated Rohs. “I am excited to be part of this world-class firm as we advance the success of organizations in the firearms industry, and I am eager to play my role in sustaining that effort,” she added.

According to Keiner, Rohs will be on site with the rest of the HeadHunters NW team at the NSSF’s upcoming SHOT Show in January. “It is not too early to set appointments with us during SHOT Show,” stated Keiner. “The triumph of ‘our’ industry is what drives us, and we are keen to champion your prosperity with perfectly matched talent.”

With the introduction of the Winchester Ladies Cup in 2021 — a yearlong tour of seven major sporting clays regional championships and the recent championship finale in San Antonio, Texas — female competitors (and spectators) had renewed energy and excitement for the game. The Winchester Ladies Cup provided added incentives, more money to the winners, and promoted the shooting sports as fun and exciting entertainment.

According to the National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA), the 2021 Championship Tour, Powered by Winchester, saw a substantial increase in female competitors in 2021, resulting in more female competitors than ever before. 

“I have been amazed at the excitement from people, not only female competitors but also sporting clays competitors all across the board, who are following along with the Winchester Ladies Cup this year,” said Team Winchester’s Desirae Edmunds, who finished third in the full-year points total and also helped shape the structure of the Winchester Ladies Cup. “The Winchester Ladies Cup has succeeded in drawing attention and excitement to the continually growing group of female clay target shooters. These types of opportunities and rewards have never been available for female shooters in this sport before. I am grateful and proud to stand by Winchester and their continued support of our industry.”

Also representing Team Winchester in San Antonio were outstanding shooters Kemble DuPont and Kayla Wilgus.  

Female shooters, who have been challenging their male counterparts for decades, had the added incentive in 2021 of competing for the first time for the Winchester Ladies Cup across the span of the NSCA Championship Tour, Powered by Winchester. In its inaugural year, the Winchester Ladies Cup came with serious money. The top three shooters at each regional event split $5,000 (with $2,500 going to the champion, $1,500 to the runner-up and $1,000 to the third-place winner) paid out by Winchester. Then, during the grand finale in San Antonio, a $10,000 prize was split among the top three female competitors who headlined the full-season point race. More money. More incentive. More participation. 

Irving, TX – Hawk, an industry leader in hunt stand technology and innovation, takes treestand minimalism to the next level with the introduction of the all-new Rival Micro treestand.

Today’s hunters leverage new technology and innovation with time-tested hunting tactics to ensure success. That often means taking more gear into the field. To reduce the weight and bulk hunters carry, Hawk developed the Rival Micro stand to be exceptionally lightweight, highly compact, and easy to secure to a daypack or to carry into the woods.

The Rival Micro is based on a minimalized 20.5 x 17.5-inch platform and flip-up seat. The assembly folds flat for easy, unobtrusive transport and the simple design and low weight make it easy to install onto a tree with the included ratchet tree straps. For added safety, the Rival Micro comes with a full-body safety harness.

Hawk Rival Micro Treestand Specifications

For maximum portability, ease of setup, and all the ergonomic and performance features needed for a comfortable and productive time in the stand without the bulk, the new Hawk Rival Micro treestand is the obvious solution.

St. Louis, MO –  Richard Karn knows a thing or two about work boots. He has been working with the tools of the trade for decades, first as Al Borland on ABC’s Home Improvement and most recently on the History Channel’s Assembly Required.  Karn, in a brand new series of six videos, heaps heavy praise on some of the toughest work boots around, Iron Age Work Boots.

In one video, Karn educates on how to save one’s foot with metatarsal protective footwear from Iron Age.  In another, he invites viewers to “just say no to (boot) crack” with Iron Age’s industry-only crack-resistant leather. Other spots highlight the importance of picking out the right boot for the right job, and Karn even gives tough workers the okay to wear soft toes for some jobs, profiling Iron Age’s first-ever soft toe offering, a boot not a slipper. With humor, straight talk, and good old-fashioned wisdom, Karn profiles an Old School Tough Work Boot brand that has helped build America since 1918.

Check out Richard Karn’s Iron Age videos on the Iron age YouTube Channel: Iron Age Footwear – YouTube. Please utilize these videos on any of your social media channels and use hashtag #ironagefootwaer

Iron Age Footwear is a brand of Warson Brands, also known as Warson Group, Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, MO. Warson Brands is a global manufacturer and marketer of military, tactical, and industrial safety footwear since 1989, and provides a variety of work and duty footwear under the world’s finest brand names, Reebok, Rockport Works, Florsheim, Iron Age, Grabbers, and Knapp. Iron Age was the first protective toe footwear manufacturer in the United States, originating in Pittsburgh, PA in 1918. For more information, visit www.ironagefootwear.com. For all of our latest news, updates, events, promotions, and new product introductions, visit www.facebook.com/ironagfootwear and www.instagram.com/ironagefootwear.