The CZ Shadow 2 and enhanced Shadow 2 Orange excel in practical shooting competitions and are now more affordable, starting at $1099. In matches like the Production Division of USPSA and IPSC, where competitors need both speed and accuracy to win, Shadow 2 pistols provide a competitive edge. Both pistols come from a lineage of high-performance DA/SA hammer-fired pistols, inheriting competition-winning features. The Orange model includes the match-grade features found on Shadow 2, plus several crucial upgrades—the Orange delivers custom pistol performance from a production gun with an MSRP of $1699. 

Engineers purpose-built the Shadow 2 race gun with an impressive list of improvements over its predecessors. CZ started with one goal—creating the perfect sport shooting pistol. They lengthened the slide, increasing the pistol’s sight radius and making it easier to achieve accurate hits. Adding an extended dust cover on its frame increased the weight and shifted the balance slightly forward, dampening the recoil and reducing the muzzle jump. Also, the slide tapers as it approaches the muzzle, slicing weight away above the bore’s centerline, keeping the pistol flat as it cycles. The Shadow 2 utilizes the proven CZ 75 ergonomic grip angle shape providing natural aim while aggressive texturing secures the pistol in hand.

In contrast, the Shadow 2 Orange sports brightly-colored orange grips, mag bases, and mag release. CZ wanted to signal this model was unique. The beauty of the Shadow 2 Orange is more than skin deep—the pistol is more accurate too. CZ polished the barrel and fitted an externally installed, removable bushing. The new bushing assembly tightened the tolerances between the barrel and the slide, delivering smaller groups on paper.   

Further accuracy enhancements to the Orange come from hand-fitting the slide at the factory. Slide rails start oversized and are slowly fit to the frame until it cycles like it’s sliding on glass. An improved trigger with a short reset comes standard on the Shadow 2 Orange. Less trigger travel shaves precious milli-seconds, which means follow-up shots are faster. The barrel and hammer are polished to help achieve a smoother shooting experience. It’s all about speed and the Shadow 2 Orange delivers. 

The Shadow 2 and Shadow 2 Orange are superior competition pistols, loaded with high-performance features competitors need to win at new price points. Head to head, the Shadow 2 Orange has a clear performance advantage, but either is a solid choice for action pistol shooting sports.   

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED FOR THE ULTIMATE FISHING EXPERIENCE WITH TROPHY GRAPH SYSTEMS

Rose Metal Products is a company that focuses on its customers and their needs, striving to produce the best graph mounts on the market and refusing to offer a product that hasn’t been rigorously tested and proven. Investing time and resources in product research and development guarantees that Trophy Graph Systems mounts from Rose Metal Products are the best electronics mounts available today.

All Trophy Graph Systems mounts undergo a comprehensive testing process which ensures that each mount will hold up under all conditions that anglers encounter on the water. Rose Metal Products expects its customers to be more than satisfied with the products they receive and ensures that Trophy Graph Systems mounts do the job they are supposed to do – and more. 

Each Trophy Graph Systems mount is subjected to a harsh, demanding vibration test, delivering thousands of vibrations per second to the mounts and guaranteeing against the development of stress cracks. Chris Castillo from Rose Metal Products explains it to be the difference between strength of the material versus performance when subjected to extreme vibrational forces. This vibration test is designed to exceed even the worst windy, wavy conditions on a boat by delivering constant vibrational stress to the graph mount when it supports a significant weight – like today’s heaviest fishfinders. The Rose Metal Products vibrational test ensures that Trophy Graph Systems mounts – and the materials they are manufactured from – will deliver excellence and reliability under all conditions on the water.

Rose Metal Products also conducts a weight test that puts a substantial amount of weight on their mounts for up to several days to ensure the graph mount’s relative strength is maintained and that no stress cracks occur. These tests are used several times with a single product to guarantee a trouble-free ownership experience with Trophy Graph Systems mounts. 

Rose Metal Products truly values each of its customers and focuses on their needs. As such, Rose Metal Products goes above and beyond to be certain that Trophy Graph Systems mounts perform as expected over many years of demanding service. And if the unexpected should occur, Rose Metal Products stands behind its products and will pull out all the stops to help each and every Trophy Graph Systems mount owner. 

An energy-filled contest sponsored by Mack’s Prairie Wings and Drake Waterfowl will crown a world champion cutdown caller on July 29

BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA—The Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO will host the World Cutdown Duck Calling Championship at 12 p.m. on July 29 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sponsored by Mack’s Prairie Wings and Drake Waterfowl, the event is produced by renowned champion callers Jim Ronquest and Heath Vanlandingham.

The cutdown call is a specially modified duck call long-favored by timber hunters in Arkansas and on the Lower Illinois River. Inspired by this history, Ronquest and Vanlandingham developed a contest that requires the use of these particular calls. 

“On behalf of the World Cutdown Duck Calling Championship, LLC, we look forward to being a part of this year’s Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo,” Ronquest said . “Last year’s event was a rousing success and this year’s will only be better.”

The classic Arkansas style duck call was introduced in 1904 by Philip Olt of Pekin, Illinois. In the 1950s and 1960s, duck hunters started individually modifying the call, which allowed them to customize the volume and pitch. These modified Olt calls—called “cutdowns”—were tremendously successful, and their popularity among hunters eventually led to commercial production by major duck call manufacturers.

No more 2023 Nebraska spring turkey permits are available to nonresidents. The quota of 10,000 permits has sold out.

Permits were available for purchase by nonresidents beginning Jan. 9, 2023. The last permit of the quota was purchased March 24.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in 2022 made several changes to turkey hunting orders at the August 2022 meeting in response to a declining turkey population across the state. Those changes start with the 2023 spring season and include:

The fall turkey season permits will go on sale Aug. 14 at 1 p.m. Central time.

For more information on turkey hunting, read the Turkey Guide at digital.outdoornebraska.gov/i/1489064-turkey-guide-2023-web/0.

Mogadore, OH.  Industry leader TenPoint Crossbow Technologies is excited to announce the promotion of Brian Flaherty to Director of Marketing. Brian joined the company upon graduating college in 2009 and has previously served in various sales and marketing roles, most recently as the Marketing Manager.

As Director of Marketing, Brian will manage all functions of the marketing operation within TenPoint, including creative direction, social media, website design and function, eCommerce, and advertising.

“I’m excited to see Brian advance to the next chapter in his career,” said Phil Bednar, President and CEO of TenPoint Crossbows. “Brian has been a crucial part of the company’s success since he started 15 years ago – pioneering an entire category of social media and internet marketing for the company over the past 12 years. I have the utmost confidence in his ability to lead TenPoint’s marketing direction into the future.”

Prior to working at TenPoint, Brian earned his MBA in Management from the University of Akron in 2009 and his Bachelor of Arts in Education in 2008. While at Akron, he was a 4-year letterman on the football team. Brian resides in Florida, is a dedicated husband and father, part-time football coach, and enjoys the outdoors.

“I am honored to be a part of the team that continues to set the standard for crossbow innovation,” said Brian. “The unprecedented growth I’ve seen during my years at TenPoint is a testament to the Bednar family and their founding principles that are deeply rooted in the company – family-owned, Made in America, and hunter-focused. With incredible ownership, management, and employees, we will continue to exceed the expectations of retailers, customers, and crossbow enthusiasts around the world.”

Simplicity, paired with strength and reliability, is what the Millennium Marine Spyderlok Track System is all about. The track system offers a new level of convenience, adjustment, and confidence for anglers who choose spider rigging for crappie, trolling for saltwater predators, or drifting for catfish.

For any fishing that takes place using a rod holder, the Spyderlok Track System is a must. Quickly secure and adjust rod holders from stow to go in seconds with no tools required. Available in 32,” 18,” and 5.5” lengths, the unique track system allows anglers to quickly secure multiple rod holders and accessories with fewer attachment points and pieces of hardware. Rod holders and accessories stowed during transport & boat storage easily move to actively fishing. With the track mounting system deployed, spend more time fishing and less time setting up or tearing down. Once installed, the Spyderlok Track System requires no tools to add or remove rod holders and accessories, decreasing the time to set up and increasing the time for baits in the water.

For anglers looking for the ease and adjustability of the Spyderlok Track System but dealing with another manufacturer’s rail system, the TS-103 Track Adapter is the perfect solution. Built with Millennium Marine’s legendary durability and ingenuity, the TS-103 perfectly adapts the R-100, R-400, R-401, R-200, and R-300 to other brand rail systems, securely locked in place with two thumbscrews.

The stainless steel hardware can be mounted to gunnels or the boat deck without concern for rust or corrosion, whether in saltwater or freshwater fishing. The Spyderlok Track System includes easily removed plastic end caps and one R-110 track system mount. The Track System can be used with the existing R-100, R-400, R-401, R-200, and R-300 products and future Spyderlok product options.

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Viridian Weapon Technologies E SERIES Lasers are the perfect addition to the new TaurusTX 22 Compact. Viridian is proud to be the only company to offer a gun-specific laser sight for the TaurusTX 22.  The E-SERIES offers a high-vis red laser designed for quick target acquisition and accurate follow up shots—a great fit for a compact firearm with significant capacity.

The latest E SERIES Laser Sights are made for the conceal and carry owner who wants power and affordability. The E SERIES is essential for daily carry, offering the most laser power legally available on the market. With this improved precision and visibility, you can be confident in your aim when it matters most. That’s why we call it essential.

“The breadth and depth of great new products from Taurus is impressive,” said Viridian President and CEO, Brian Hedeen. “Over the last few years, the company has done a great job of keeping the new product pipeline full. The TaurusTX 22 Compact is another prime example and a platform for which we’re thrilled to offer model-specific lasers right away.”

E SERIES Laser Sights are designed to easily fit onto the pistol’s trigger guard, hold up to the toughest conditions and provide 6+ hours of battery life with a constant laser. These sights feature an ambidextrous ON/OFF button with 5 min auto shut OFF, are powered by a 1/3N battery, and quickly mount with tools included in the package.

Following on the heels of the reliable, affordable and wildly successful TaurusTX 22, the TaurusTX 22 Compact delivers class leading reliability, capacity and shootability in a 22 LR platform.

As the days grow longer and the weather grows warmer, the world around us is transformed by the magic of spring. The air is filled with the gentle whispers of new growth and the promise of new beginnings. For anglers long awaiting warming weather, spring also signals the movement of their favorite panfish, the crappie, to their spawning grounds. It’s time for some fast and furious fishing – if you have the right lures. And none catch crappie better than an assortment of Al’s Goldfish lures.

For decades, crappie and panfish anglers have depended on the original 3/16 oz. Al’s Goldfish in the conventional configuration, with the treble hook off the tail. Its unmatched versatility keeps catching a wide variety of fish species, including crappie and other panfish. While more than a dozen colors are available, the metallic flash and splash of color mimics small baitfish that crappie love. And there’s also the 3/16 oz. Goldfish Ice Jig with a single hook off the nose – perfect for vertical jigging in and around brush piles, sunken trees, and other thick structure cover that attract and hold schools of springtime crappie.

For a change of pace, try jigging with Al’s Helgy, which resembles a hellgrammite – the aquatic larva of the dobsonfly. While it’s pure poison on trout and smallmouth bass, it has also proven itself as a first-rate crappie killer with its unique fluttering action.

Another great choice is Al’s ¼ oz 49er, which flashes and wobbles when retrieved, but is also very productive when jigged, as the lure will dart erratically when jigged up, and flutter on the drop, which makes the lure attractive to aggressive crappie.

In addition to these deadly crappie lures, Al’s Goldfish Lure Co. makes and markets so much more, including several other sizes and weights of lures, ice fishing jigs, trolling rigs, bottom jigging rigs, and accessories. For a complete look at Al’s Goldfish Lure Company’s entire line, visit www.alsgoldfish.com,, give them a call at 413-543-1524.

ANNISTON, Ala. – On Friday, March 17, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) held a ribbon cutting and champagne toast to officially mark the renaming of its South Competition Center in Alabama as the Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center, in honor of former Board Chairman and CEO, Judith Legerski. The renaming commemorates Legerski’s many years of commitment to the CMP and marksmanship safety.

“It was only fitting, that upon her retirement, we forever showed our appreciation to Mrs. Legerski and the dedication she had in moving the shooting sports world forward by honoring her with the renaming of the competition center here in Anniston,” said Gina Johnson, CMP Chief of Staff. “The CMP is a better place because of her involvement and leadership.”

“Mrs. Legerski’s excitement and love for CMP will be missed,” Johnson added.

Judith Legerski was appointed to the original CMP Board of Directors by the Secretary of the Army Togo West in 1996 at the time the company was privatized by Congress. Holding several positions during her tenure, she was elected Chairman in October 2011 and served in the role until her retirement in September 2022.

Attending and speaking at the ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication were retired Board members Harry Sieben and Cris Stone, along with CMP Chairman and CEO Jerry O’Keefe.   Current board members Regina Chavis and Ed Newell were also in attendance.

HatsanUSA, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Hatsan airguns and Escort firearms, is excited to announce that Greg Gershon, with Donaldson & Associates, has been selected as HatsanUSA’s 2022 Sales Rep of the Year.

Greg earned this award with his overall sales growth success, steadfast key account management, and how he leveraged his deep-rooted relationships.

“I can’t express how thrilled I am to see Greg receive this award. He went above and beyond to represent HatsanUSA and Escort Shotguns this past year,” said Blaine Manifold, president and chief executive officer of HatsanUSA. “I have always been able to count on Greg to get the job done and to always be a top contributor to the success of HatsanUSA.”  

HatsanUSA is the exclusive distributor of Hatsan airguns and Escort firearms in the U.S. Recognized for craftsmanship and precision performance, Hatsan products provide an exceptional shooting experience. The brands are purpose-driven and renowned for outstanding power, performance, reliability, and value. Hatsan takes pride in its vertically integrated manufacturing process, which enables it to maintain the highest levels of quality, workmanship, and a competitive advantage.

For more information, please visit 
www.hatsanusa.com

Archery hunting success starts with a foundation in good shooting, and for young hunters, that means a bow suited to their size and strength. Barnett® understands the needs of the aspiring archer and builds compound and recurve bow models for kids, big and small. 

Parents looking for the perfect gift for their young hunter should consider a compound or recurve bow. Barnett builds the gift kids will never forget; their first bow! 

Vortex Compound Bow 

With a customizable draw weight from 19–45 pounds (with 60–70% let-off) and draw length from 22–27-inches, the Vortex Compound bow grows with the teenage hunter’s needs. The right-hand bow features a three-pin fiber optic sight, capture arrow rest, and three-arrow quiver. The compound bow is clad in Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country camo to hide from the wary game.  

Vortex Lite Compound Bow

Team Remington shooter and Sporting Clay veteran Wendell Cherry won the coveted High Over All (HOA) spot at the National Sporting Clays Association’s US Open, March 27 – April 2, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. 

Securing the 1st place finish in a shoot-off, Cherry bested a field of talented competitors to take HOA in both the main event and the Veteran’s division.

In addition, Team Remington’s Madison Sharpe, Todd Hitch and Mike Luongo all secured top 10 places shooting Remington ammunition at the US Open. Sharpe continues to shoot at the highest level, coming in 2nd place in the Ladies Cup and 3rd place in the Lady Main Event. Hitch took Junior HOA and finished M1 or 4th overall, with Luongo winning the 20GA Briley event as HOA and finishing 7th overall in the main event.

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

Performance Eyewear Brand Introduces Radically Clear, Blue Light-Blocking Reader Lenses for All Full-Wrap Frame Styles

Bajío Sunglasses, a maker of blue-light filtering, sustainably-made, performance sunglasses that are built to save the world’s saltwater flats and estuaries, has officially added a Readers line to their expanding collection of lenses.

Bajío’s radically clear, polarized, blue light-blocking readers are designed to magnify the user’s visual experience. Created for anglers who don’t require prescription sunglasses, but would like more focal power for tying knots and reading electronics, Bajío Readers offer both magnification and superior fish spotting in one single pair of shades. The brand’s goal with this series of lenses is to help those who have been switching back and forth between readers and their favorite fishing sunglasses out on the water. Built to order, Bajío Readers are available in every full-wrap frame style and increase four different lens options by three magnification powers. Bajio’s readers are built by hand in New Smyrna Beach, Fla and shipped within 48 hours.

“We constantly see people walking around with clear readers hanging around their necks while wearing high-performance sunglasses. Our customers have asked us, and we provided them with a solution with our industry-leading LAPIS polarized lens technology” said Renato Cappuccitti, VP of Operations/Rx. “Bajío Readers are available in all our full-wrap sunglass styles with our most popular lens color options, and built for our core customer who needs a little extra magnification power in their lenses.”

Built to order, Bajio Readers are fully customizable in our best-selling full-frame frames including Bales Beach, Boneville, Eldora, Nato, Nippers, Ozello, Palometa, Piedra, Las Rocas, Stiltsville, Toads, and Vega with Bajío’s frames that are made from plant-based Nylon that degrades quickly and is gentler on our oceans after being disposed of. Bajío Readers are available in polycarbonate lens options Green Mirror, Blue Mirror, Rose Mirror & Gray, and magnification powers +1.50, +2.00 & +2.50. Every lens features durable anti-scratch properties and oleophobic coatings, which make sunscreen and water easy to remove. In addition, these lenses feature the brand’s proprietary LAPIS technology offering exceptional clarity and providing a visual experience that is second to none.

GPO USA today announced its presence at the 151st NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits at the Indiana Convention Center April 14-16, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Exhibit Hall is open all three days and will showcase over 14 acres of the latest guns and gear from the most popular companies in the industry. GPO USA will join thousands of exhibitors and attendees at this in-person convention. They will be exhibiting in booth #1712

GPO USA will be showcasing its new line of SPECTRA riflescopes and GPOTAC tactical riflescopes as well as its award-winning rangefinders and binoculars. The company will be offering exclusive NRA show specials. All NRA attendees are encouraged to stop by booth #1712 for daily specials and giveaways.

“We are proud to exhibit and be a part of the NRA Annual Meetings again this year,” said Mike Jensen, president and CEO. “We are a staunch believer in our second amendment rights and know that the NRA fights for these rights for us, our industry and all Americans. We are glad to be here in support of them.”

The NRA offers free admission for all NRA members and their immediate family (spouse & children under 18 years old.) Don’t miss this opportunity to see all the latest guns and gear and join fellow Second Amendment patriots for a freedom filled weekend. And be sure to stop by the GPO USA booth #1712 for the latest in state-of-the-art optics.

About GPO USA
GPO USA, an American company, was founded on the premise that design, engineering, and quality control can be 100 percent conducted in Germany to its strictest standards, yet products can be assembled at some of the largest production facilities around the world. This unique production process allows GPO to offer the highest quality products with better features at a significantly better price. GPO USA is confident that its products will not only function perfectly but will always exceed its customer expectations. Therefore, GPO USA has created an industry-leading Spectacular Lifetime Warranty. With outstanding professional service, GPO USA will take care of its products before, during, and after the purchase at no charge—EVER. Founded in 2016, GPO USA is headquartered in Richmond, Va. For more information on GPO USA visit www.gpo-usa.com or call 844-MY BINOS (844-692-4667.)

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The Cross Charitable Foundation, dedicated to supporting organizations actively promoting the conservation of wildlife and the environment, recently awarded a $10,000 grant to the National Wild Turkey Federation.

The grant from the Cross Charitable Foundation will be used for the Big Sky Forestry Initiative, a collaborative effort between the NWTF and the USDA Forest Service, in Montana. The project aims to reduce the threat of wildfire to keep our communities safe, improve wildlife habitat, offer accessible recreation opportunities with more healthy game animals and enhance water quality.

Working with diverse organizations and agencies to find shared values and goals is key to the Big Sky Forestry Initiative. The initiative will also help to fulfill the NWTF’s mission by tackling these significant ecological challenges in Montana and promoting the conservation of natural resources.

“The Big Sky Forestry Initiative is another phenomenal example of shared stewardship at work and bringing together organizations for our natural resources,” said Elizabeth Dowling, NWTF Rocky Mountain Restoration Initiative coordinator. “We are immensely thankful for the Cross Charitable Foundation’s investment in BSFI and the pivotal work we will accomplish through their generosity.” 

Montana’s forests are currently facing deteriorating health, due to fire suppression, climate change, drought, insects, disease and other factors. Traditionally, fire has played a significant role in shaping the state’s landscape; however, in recent decades, wildfire seasons have become more severe and prolonged. Consequently, this has posed challenges for the state’s wildlife, including the wild turkey population.

Salt Lake City, Utah—With increased globalization and lower labor costs driving companies to outsource hunting products, bowhunters might just assume their equipment is made overseas.  However, Easton arrows are one notable exception.  Hunters may not know as they draw an Easton arrow, the shaft on their rest came off the production line in Salt Lake City, Utah—the only dedicated arrow factory in the United States. Using their unique manufacturing position, Easton is taking their message to the bowhunting community through their “Made-in-USA” campaign. “Our goal is to provide the highest quality, USA-made arrows for all types of archery that instill maximum confidence when an archer draws his or her bow in the field.” stated Gary Cornum, Easton Marketing Director. Easton employs workers in its arrow manufacturing facilities in Utah and Indiana where they produce a complete line of arrows for the target and bowhunting markets. 

Visit www.eastonarchery.com to see the complete Made-in-America product lineup.

Jacksonville, Alabama – Bear & Son Cutlery, manufacturer of premium Alabama-made knives, announces their popular Damascus fixed blade knives are now in stock at Bass Pro Shops® across the nation. Customers can find the beautiful White Smooth Bone folding pocketknife, model WSB07, and the Small Genuine India Stag Damascus Hunter, mode 563D, in stock at local stores today.

Bear & Son Cutlery 3 ½-inch White Smooth Bone Damascus Mini Trapper WSB07D

is a folding knife that combines craftsmanship with individual design to produce an extraordinary tough pocketknife. The beautiful and unique pattern Damascus 2 ¾-inch master blade and 2-3/4-inch spey blade are easy to sharpen, hold an edge exceptionally well, and complements the smooth, white bone handles and silver bolsters. Made in Alabama, with quality control throughout every step of the knife making process, this knife is built to last and backed by a lifetime warranty.

Bear & Son Cutlery Small Genuine India Stag Bone Damascus Hunter 563D

is an Alabama-made fixed blade knife built for hunters and trailblazers. The Damascus steel 3-inch blade offers a unique one-of-a-kind design with razor sharp cutting abilities. The clip-point blade allows one to cleanly cut hard-to-reach places and serves as a general-purpose cutting tool. A Genuine India Stag Bone handle provide a traditional look yet offers confident control with or without gloves. The knife also includes a nickel silver finger guard providing additional control for toughest jobs. Also included is a handmade leather sheath and as with every Bear & Son Cutlery knife, a limited lifetime warranty.

Visit a Bass Pro Shop® today and check out these popular knives and other Bear & Son Cutlery products. Find a store near you by visiting this link.

The technical hybrid WINDSTOPPER® jacket offers wind protection and breathability

SITKA Gear, the leading manufacturer of performance hunting apparel, has released the revolutionary Mountain Evo Jacket. The jacket is designed with high-exertion backcountry pursuits with diverse climates and perspiration in mind and includes strategically placed windproof material where active hunters and outdoorsmen need it most. The innovative stretch panels on the body-mapped jacket allow for enhanced breathability where needed most—under the arms and on the back. 

The Mountain Evo Jacket comes in black as well as OPTIFADE Open Country and Subalpine and is perfect for vigorous outdoor activities when a pack is needed from hunting and mountain biking to backpacking and backcountry skiing. The newest addition to SITKA’s line of technical apparel makes any outdoor adventure more comfortable with room to move and room to breathe.

“This versatile Gore WINDSTOPPER® jacket was built for year-round active pursuits,” said John Barklow, Senior Product Manager at SITKA Gear. “The WINDSTOPPER panels in the Mountain Evo Jacket are the ideal solution to protect from convective cooling and light precipitation, while the breathable 4-way stretch panels limit the need for pit zips and provide unrestricted movement, keeping outdoor goers dry and comfortable during the pursuit. The jacket has been ultrasonically welded and taped seams provide no bulk, save weight and seal out all wind.”

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Janesville, WI — With spring turkey hunting season upon us, Rinehart Targets®, the worldwide leader in quality archery targets, is encouraging archers to practice taking down gobblers with their line of durable and realistic turkey targets. With a wide variety of high-quality and life-like turkey targets to choose from, there’s an ideal gobbler in the line for every archer and shooting scenario that’ll help hunters prepare to bag more birds this season.

Part of Rinehart’s award-winning Signature and Competition Series, the company’s turkey line includes several unique targets, each with its own life-like positioning to accommodate every hunting scenario. The Signature Strutting Turkey, Tom Turkey, Alert Turkey, Gobbling Turkey, and Strutting Turkey all are crafted from Rinehart’s Signature self-healing foam, which offers unmatched durability and can withstand thousands of shots without breaking down. The innovative foam construction allows for arrows to be pulled out with ease, and is also weatherproof and UV resistant, ensuring that the targets can be used in all weather conditions without deteriorating.

Each target features incredibly realistic details as well as multiple scoring rings, allowing archers to hone their accuracy and aim for the perfect shot. They are also lightweight and easy to transport, with a simulated weight that is just like the real turkey.

The Signature Strutting Turkey Target is one of the standout targets in the line with a height of 25.5 inches and a simulated weight of 14 pounds. This target features a strutting tom turkey in full display, making it the perfect target for practicing shots on a turkey in the breeding position. With its realistic details and durable construction, the Signature Strutting Turkey Target is sure to be a favorite among serious turkey hunters.

Another great option is the Rinehart Tom Turkey, which stands at 19 inches tall with a simulated weight of 14 pounds. This target is ideal for practicing shots on a turkey in a relaxed or feeding position. For those looking to practice shots on alert turkeys, the Rinehart Alert Turkey is the right choice. With a height of 23 inches and a simulated weight of 17 pounds, this target features a turkey in a cautious posture, making it the perfect target for honing your skills in stalking and shooting wary prey.

Author Jen Selinsky once wrote, “The promise of spring’s arrival is enough to get anyone through the bitter winter!” During winter’s dark months, a hunter’s thoughts turn to spring – and for many, that means black bear hunting. Harvesting a black bear means more than just a cool rug. When properly cared for in the field – you field dress and care for the meat just as if it were any treasured deer, elk, or other big game animal — and prepared with care at home, bear meat is both delicious and good for you. In general, bear meat has a taste similar to venison, though it is often a little sweeter tasting than meat from ungulates. It has a dark red color, and in terms of texture, it’s close to pork, though with a slightly coarser grain.

And just like a deer, elk, or wild boar, one of the tastiest cuts of black bear is the backstrap. One of the best ways to prepare a black bear backstrap is to smoke it using the new Smoked Bear Loin Roast recipe featuring Hi Mountain Rib Rub from Hi Mountain Seasonings. Made from a delicious blend of paprika, dehydrated garlic, salt, dehydrated onion, honey granules (refinery syrup, honey), black pepper, mustard, cayenne pepper, and soybean oil, Hi Mountain Rib Rub adds a robust flavor to your bear loin that makes it stand out from more traditional preparation methods.

The process is simple. All you need is one trimmed black bear backstrap, one can of coffee-flavored beer, Hi Mountain Rib Rub, salt, fresh ground coffee, ½ cup maple syrup — and your smoker or pellet grill. Make sure to trim any fat from the backstrap, then place it in a nonporous container, add the coffee beer, and marinate it in the refrigerator for a couple hours. Remove, pat dry with paper towel, and apply salt to taste on all sides of the roast along with a liberal amount of Hi Mountain Seasonings Rib Rub and coffee grinds on all sides as well. Place it in a nonporous container and place in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. Remove from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about an hour. While you’re doing that, preheat the smoker or the smoker pellet grill to 250 degrees. Place the bear meat in the smoker/pellet grill. During the smoking process glaze the roast with some maple syrup on both sides of the roast. Smoke it until the internal temperature of the roast hits160º F. Slice it thin and enjoy!

The suggested retail price for a 10 oz. shaker bottle of the Hi Mountain Seasonings Rib Rub is $10.99. It can be purchased at grocery stores and outdoor retailers nationwide or conveniently online at www.himtnjerky.com. This is just one of dozens of free delicious wild game recipes and an amazing amount of different spices, rubs, seasonings, sausage and jerky kits, and so much more found on the Hi Mountain Seasonings website, www.himtnjerky.com.

About Hi Mountain Seasonings: Located in the heart of Wyoming, Hi Mountain Seasonings was founded in 1991 and is America’s premier manufacturer of kits for homemade jerky and sausage. Hi Mountain Seasonings has successfully captured distinct, traditional Western flavors in its jerky cure & seasonings; Western-style seasonings; bacon cures; snackin’ stick kits, dressings & dips; and much, much more. The company also offers field dressing and prep and cooking tools. For additional information, write: Hi Mountain Seasonings, 1000 College View Drive, Riverton, WY 82501; call toll-free 1-800-829-2285; or visit the company website at www.himtnjerky.com.