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Irving, TX – For years, Cold Steel has been paving the way in innovative product design and pushing the limits across the “everyday carry” knife category. Their unique, no nonsense cutting implements for extreme situations continue to attract very loyal and dedicated knife enthusiasts from around the world.

Check them out at the upcoming Blade Show in Atlanta, GA. The event will take place and the Cobb Galleria Centre June 3-5.

The Blade Show is the world’s largest consumer event dedicated to knives and edged tools. Hosted by BLADE magazine, the Blade Show is attended by the top knife and cutlery manufacturers in the industry and features numerous seminars and presentations by the leading experts in the field.

old Steel is excited to attend and will have a strong presence at this year’s event. The company invites all attendees to visit with the Cold Steel team in booth #450 to see the latest products first-hand, including the popular growing Razor Tek – a seriously diverse 4116 steel recurved fixed blade available in three blade lengths, each with a GFN textured grip, and Secure-EX sheath.

Savage Arms is proud to announce its partnership with the Sportsmen’s Alliance (SA), a leading organization that is celebrating 45 years of protecting and defending America’s wildlife conservation programs and pursuits including hunting, fishing, and trapping. Savage will join SA as a Chairman’s Club partner to include the donation of firearms for fundraising initiatives.

“The Sportsmen’s Alliance has a long history of protecting hunting opportunities across the country that aligns directly with the Savage’s commitment to sportsmen and women”, said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing for Savage Arms. “Organizations like SA are what will allow future generations to share in the same or greater access than we have today. We are excited to kickstart this partnership and support SA in its efforts.”

“Savage is a world-class leader in firearms, said Brian Dowler, VP Membership for Sportsmen’s Alliance.” They produce reliable and very accurate firearms that millions of Americans carry to the field and range every day. Our members already knew Savage makes dependable firearms. Now, they know that Savage is putting their money back into the protection of our abilities to hunt and trap and keeping them safe for generations to come.”

More information on the Sportsmen’s Alliance can be found at https://sportsmensalliance.org/.

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The Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is pleased to announce its “Hunting Matters” radio program/podcast was named a Silver Winner by the 2022 NYX Marcom Awards in the Audio & Podcasts-Nonprofit category.

NYX Awards is the leading international awards program that recognizes, celebrates, honors excellence in marketing, communication, and creativity across all facets of industries and mediums, to advocate valuable and significant projects. Since its establishment in 2018, NYX Awards has thrived tremendously, receiving thousands of exquisite entries, from more than 60 countries, each year.

“HSCF and the Hunting Matters team are proud to be recognized by NYX Marcom. Special thanks to our producer and co-host, Ramon Robles and HSCF Marketing & Publications Manager, Carla Nielsen. We truly appreciate the support of our guests, sponsors, iHeartMedia, and our listeners,” stated Joe Betar, Hunting Matters host and Houston Safari Club Foundation Executive Director.

NYX Awards is an International Awards Associate (IAA) competition. The IAA is a group of industry innovators, creators, designers and communications professionals whose commitment is to move the industry forward through discovery and recognition of new and existing talent. This award recognizes the projects, talents, and works of professionals at the forefront of the industry, in a variety of specialized fields, ranging from: marketing to communication, print to digital as well as creative industries. 

The NYX Awards is an internationally acclaimed and prestigious awards program that discovers, celebrate, honor, and recognize the media works in the form of marketing to communication, print to digital as well as creative industries conceived by the most creative minds ranging from large, big-budget firms to independent solo creators. With a diverse selection of numerous category programs such as Marketing & Communication, Design & Print, Digital Media, Video Productions, Broadcast, Non-Broadcast, and many more, IAA wishes to push the boundaries and raise the bar in creativity and innovation in all forms of media.

By Eukanuba Staff

Strenuous exercise can challenge the digestive systems of hardworking sporting dogs. Their bodies endure mechanical stress from the vibrations caused by exercise, as well as physical stress associated with increased levels of cortisol. As a result, dogs can experience GI upset.

Fortunately, feeding your dog a diet that includes certain key nutrients can have a positive impact on their GI health. According to Russ Kelley at the Eukanuba™ Pet Health & Nutrition Center, “Nutrition that supports the GI system includes insoluble fibers, psyllium, prebiotics, and beet pulp. These ingredients help ensure that nutrients are absorbed by the dog’s body and can be used to help replace cells lost during activity.”

Fermentable fiber in the form of fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) and beet pulp plays a prebiotic role by stimulating the production of short-chain fatty acids which nourish the intestinal cells. And FOS also provide a prebiotic effect by stimulating beneficial bacteria. The addition of psyllium aids in the passage of stool.

Some diets contain solid ingredients that are precision-ground to make digestion easier. Finely-ground carbohydrates from corn meal, barley, and grain sorghum (a cereal) can be more efficiently absorbed by the digestive system. Foods that are easily digested help dogs optimize nutrient absorption.

Kibble size is another aspect that plays a larger role in digestion than most owners and handlers realize. Kibble that is small and perfectly round is easy for dogs to swallow without chewing. Without being chewed, the kibble isn’t ground by the teeth. Small kibble that is swallowed without being chewed allows many nutrients to pass through the small intestine without being absorbed. So, slightly larger kibble size formed in irregular shapes encourages chewing and aids digestion. That chewing also helps reduce tartar and plaque build-up on the teeth.

The 2022 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits are just around the corner, and CZ-USA will be delivering multiple new product releases. The event will take place on May 27 – 29, 2022, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. 

CZ-USA is an importer, manufacturer and distributor of pistols, rifles, and shotguns. The exclusive US importer of rifles and pistols from Česká zbrojovka a.s. Uherský Brod (CZUB) of the Czech Republic, CZ-USA also designs and imports the CZ-USA Field Sports line of shotguns from Turkey. A premium line of 1911s are made by CZ-USA subsidiary, Dan Wesson Firearms.

The NRA Meetings & Exhibits are open to NRA members and their families. It’s an excellent opportunity to see old friends and learn what’s new in the industry. CZ-USA anticipates seeing many familiar faces and welcomes new customers at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. All visitors are encouraged to stop by the booth, see CZ’s award-winning lines and see why the company that pioneered the modern firearm is still a number one choice for shooters worldwide.    

CZ-USA’s knowledgeable staff will be on-site to answer questions, showcase its tried-and-true products, highlight the new Scorpion 3+ Pistol and discuss what’s new in the year ahead. For more information on CZ-USA’s currentline-up of high-quality, affordable handguns, rifles, shotguns, plus custom-quality handguns from Dan Wesson, visit cz-usa.com.

For more information on NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, visit nraam.org.

The 2022 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits are just around the corner, and attendees can plan on HatsanUSA and Escort Shoguns to be there. NRA members can find both brands at booth number 317. Keep a close eye on their social media pages for exclusive NRA Show specials and promotions.

Attendees will get a firsthand look at PCP and Break Barrel Airgun models from the HatsanUSA family as well as the latest and greatest from Escort Shotguns. They can take a peek at the new versatile Factor RC air rifle, ideal for competition, adjustability, and customization. Customers can then get their eyes on the Escort VTS line and its wide range field shotguns.

NRA members can enter for a chance to win an Escort DF12 Semi-Automatic Shotgun and a Hatsan Blitz through two separate drawings during the event. To enter, members must attend the show, visit booth 317, and register by scanning a provided QR code.

The event will take place on May 27-29, 2022, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. NRA members, their families, and the media are welcome to visit while discussing and viewing new products. It is an excellent opportunity to see old friends and learn what is new in the industry. HatsanUSA and Escort Shotguns anticipate seeing many familiar faces and welcoming new customers at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits.

For more information on NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, visit https://www.nraam.org.

Pelican is expanding its product lines and international presence with a marked entry and as a key player in the camping and outdoor equipment sector

Pelican International Inc, a world leader in paddle sports, acquires a majority stake in GSI Outdoors, a leader in the outdoor equipment industry. This transaction marks a major step in the growth of Pelican, which is building on a solid foundation to diversify its offering in the North American and international outdoor market.

“The acquisition of GSI Outdoors, our third since 2019, allows us to pursue our ambition to be an eco-friendly leader in the outdoor equipment sector by investing in a portfolio of renowned brands that respond to the growing desire of the population to connect more with nature. While our last acquisitions consolidated our leading position in the paddle sports, fishing boats and nautical accessories sector, the integration of GSI Outdoors into our fold allows us to diversify our activities and makes a remarkable entry into a sector that has shown sustained growth for several years which is expected to be maintained for the years to come,” said Danick Lavoie, President and CEO of Pelican International.

Focus on growth and diversification

With a rich 50-year history, the Quebec-based family business has carved out a special place in the hearts of outdoor and water sports enthusiasts. Today, Pelican International has met its desire to expand its offer to nature lovers by getting out of the water and accompanying them around the picnic table thanks to another family business, GSI Outdoors, and its innovative camping equipment and accessories.

The NWTF recently secured $358,000 in funding, thanks to a generous grant provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources via the agency’s Wildlife Habitat Grant Program.

The newly acquired funding allows the NWTF and partners in Michigan to restore and enhance imperiled oak ecosystems and other high-priority habitats, delivering conservation work on over 1,050 acres and totaling more than $550,000 in project costs over two years. 

Once one of the most abundant ecosystems in the Midwest, oak savannas have dwindled drastically since European settlement and are now one of the rarest plant communities on the planet. 

It is estimated that less than one percent of the oak savanna habitat that existed before European settlement exists on the landscape today.

But what does this have to do with wild turkeys? 

CMC Triggers will release the CCT™ Hybrid Tiger Stripe and Southern Teal drop-in AR15/AR10 triggers at the NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits in Houston, Texas, May 27 – 29, 2022.

CMC Triggers Corp., a Texas-based, family-owned and operated company designing and producing quality aftermarket gun parts, will be unveiling two new single-stage, drop-in triggers for the AR15/AR10: the CCT™ Hybrid Tiger Stripe and the Southern Teal. The new triggers will drop at the CMC Triggers booth #1859 at the NRA 2022 Annual Meetings & Exhibits, to be held May 27 – 29, 2022 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

The new self-contained, easy to install, drop-in triggers are made from 8620 allow steel and S7 tool steel with machined tolerances of +/_ .001”. Both are available with small, large, or M&P 15/22 pin sets, and come with the CMC Anti-Walk Pin set. Like all of CMC Trigger’s Texas-made products, the Hybrid Tiger Stripe and Southern Teal are hand-assembled and hand-tested and come with a lifetime 100 percent satisfaction guarantee.

The CCT Hybrid Tiger Stripe drop-in, combat style trigger features CMC’s patented flat trigger design combined with the comfort of the classic curve trigger into a hybrid trigger of exceptional smooth feel, ultra-clean 2.5 lb. break with a superior lock time, and super-fast trigger reset. The Hybrid Tiger Stripe features a camo tiger stripe pattern finish.

The Southern Teal drop-in, single-stage curved bow trigger is for the shooter who likes a traditional classic curved trigger with CMC’s exceptional smooth feel and clean break. Finished in a matte black with a Gulf coast “Teal” blue trigger, the Southern Teal CMC trigger offers superior lock time with lightning-fast positive reset.

Prepare for Battle with the Silver King

Angling enthusiasts in the Southeast begin planning their vacation days as the cool weather and winds of spring transition to stable summertime conditions. Captain Ed Zyak, a light tackle and fly fishing specialist and a veteran inshore tournament angler, has logged two decades of guiding experience along Florida’s east coast chasing trophy-caliber snook, speckled trout, permit, redfish, and more. Zyak loves this time of year because, for him and his guests, it’s tarpon time.

“When it’s windy In the spring, we spend a lot of time hunting snook,” notes Zyak. “We also get into some enormous jacks – I mean absolutely huge fish in that 40 to 50-inch class – as well as some bonus kingfish. I do a lot of live bait fishing at this time of year, but I also enjoy throwing Current Sniper Splash Walk  topwaters. It’s very exciting to watch fish chase those lures down and blow up on them! When the wind backs off, fishing will start to get really good, and we’ll transition to chasing tarpon.”

“Unless they’re fly fishing, every client on my boat will be chasing tarpon with a Shimano Teramar XX SE rod. I’ve had a chance to handle a lot of nice rods over my career, but when I was first handed a Teramar XX SE, I thought to myself, ‘this is a REALLY nice rod!’ It’s light, casts beautifully, and has instant power on the hookset. So I did some homework to see what these rods were all about — what technologies made them feel and fish so well?

Shimano’s exclusive Spiral X and Hi-Power X technologies make Teramar XX SE tougher and lighter while enhancing their overall performance. Spiral X construction consists of three layers: a blank made of vertical fibers and two layers of carbon tape that tightly wind the blank diagonally in opposite directions. By using carbon tape rather than a conventional horizontal fiber sheet, Spiral X technology enhances torsional rigidity without increasing weight. In Hi-Power X construction, Shimano rod engineers wrap the blank’s outermost layer with carbon tape to form an array of “X” shapes, with the tape’s width and winding angle customized according to the target fish species. This construction flexibility allows Shimano to adjust the carbon wraps for precise actions, enhanced overall strength and added twist resistance. In short, Spiral X and Hi-Power X construction deliver sharp and crisp rod control and enhance every angler’s catching power. 

Specialized Recruiting for the Shooting Industry

HeadHunters NW, the premier executive recruiting firm focused exclusively and deliberately on talent acquisition for the shooting, hunting, and outdoor industry, is accepting in-person strategic planning appointments during the 2022 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits from May 27–29 in Houston, Texas.

“As the firearms industry gathers during the NRA Annual Meetings, there is no better time to strategize your executive talent needs than in-person during the show,” says HeadHunters NW President Shaylene Keiner.

According to Keiner, “Recruiting talent is noticeably more competitive in the current marketplace, so get ahead of the curve and allow HeadHunters NW to help meet your important corporate goals. We are attuned to your timelines and utilize our talent management technology to deliver executives perfectly suited to your needs,” she said.

“Furthermore, HeadHunters NW is currently recruiting for various exciting positions in the industry,” Keiner added.

By Eukanuba Sporting Dog

Sporting dog handlers and trainers know that to perform at their best their strings require a lot of energy. Those dogs derive energy from three nutrient classes: protein, fat, and carbohydrates. A lot of attention in recent years has been devoted to protein and fat, so much so that carbohydrates have taken a backseat. Let’s take a moment and explore what makes carbohydrates so interesting.

Carbohydrates are molecules that contain hydrogen, oxygen and carbon in specific amounts. Those three elements can be used by a dog’s body with the nutrients to support all bodily functions, including energy. Grains like wheat, sorghum, rice and corn all contain carbohydrates (saccharides) in the form of starch, sugar, and fiber. When ingested, carbohydrates can be digested into glucose and used for energy. If the meal results in more glucose than the dog needs immediately, the excess glucose is converted to glycogen or fat and stored as an energy reserve. The glycogen is stored in the liver and muscles which can be rapidly mobilized to provide energy during work.

The important point for sporting dog handlers is that they should want to feed what I call the ‘whole dog.’ What that means is that it’s important to account for all bodily functions and not just the task-specific ones. Let’s take the break away as an example. When a handler releases a dog to run, the dog is utilizing carbohydrates as the main energy source. The longer the dog works, the more dependent they become on lipids for energy, but it is never a complete transition. Keep in mind that glucose is the primary fuel for the nervous system, as neurons do not use fat for energy. Thus, while muscle contraction can transition over to utilizing fat for energy, the nerves that drive the contraction and the brain still need a continuous source of energy. Remember, we are trying to feed the whole dog. While there may be many reasons why dogs lose focus, one contributing factor could be that it’s not eating enough carbohydrates or the correct blend.

Another positive reason for including carbohydrates in your dog’s diet is that they help promote a healthy digestive system. They contain not only starches and sugars that can be used for energy, but fiber as well. Just like humans, dietary fiber is important for digestive health in the dog. Fiber is not digested by the dog directly but can be used by the microbiota (bacteria) that reside in their GI tracts. These bacteria use the fiber to produce nutrients that are used by the cells that line the dog’s intestinal tract which contributes to a true symbiotic relationship.

Contrary to many advertisements, neither carbohydrates nor the grains that provide them are bad. In fact, carbohydrates are an important part of your dog’s energy platform regardless if your dog is a pointer, setter, shorthair, or Lab. There is always the temptation to classify the importance of one nutrient class over another, but in truth, for optimal performance a dog’s diet must contain optimal levels of all nutrients to support the whole body, not just a single system.

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Ross Melinchuk has been a member of Houston Safari Club since 2015. He is the Executive Director of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA). He is also the President and CEO of Melinchuk and Associates, LLC, an environmental and natural resource policy consulting firm based in Aiken, SC.

Ross previously served as Chief Conservation Officer for NWTF. Prior to that, he was the Director of Conservation Programs for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) where he oversaw the Land Conservation, Water Resources, Landscape Ecology, International Programs and Project Management Office. He also served as the Deputy Executive Director for Natural Resources for TPWD from 2009-2017, responsible for overseeing the department’s Wildlife, Coastal and Inland Fisheries Divisions.

Before accepting his position with TPWD, he was Director of Public Policy for Ducks Unlimited (DU), where he was responsible for providing strategic direction for public policy and state grant activities for a 15-state region in the South and Southeastern U.S. 

Prior to his 17-year career with DU, he served as North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP) coordinator for the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies from 1990-1992.

The Bullet HP Bluetooth, Sidewinder weapon-mounted, and Overseer game calls offer hunters superior sound at an incredible value. 

Convergent Hunting Solutions makes game calls that are the perfect combination of experience, innovation and passion. Started by professional predator hunter Byron South, Convergent game calls are made in the USA and deliver premium sound quality at an incredible value. Models include the Bullet HP Bluetooth call, Sidewinder weapon-mounted call and Overseer Predator Pro mouth call. 

Convergent’s flagship product is the Bullet HP Bluetooth game call, allowing hunters to pair a smartphone with the call up to 300 feet away. The call is Android and Apple compatible and allows for complete control of the unit via five different sound apps, including predator, deer, hog, turkey, snowgoose and crow. The unit offers loud, exceptionally clear sound and is powered by an integrated Li-ION battery with over 10 hours of run time. At just 2.9 lbs., the Bullet HP is easy to carry, features a built-in decoy and ground spike, and doubles as a Bluetooth speaker for your favorite music. 

For the best in value, Convergent offers the Bullet HP in a Complete Game Calling System that features the call, Picatinny phone mount, free mobile app with a sound library, and camo carrying bag ($439.95). The call can also be purchased separately ($389.95).  

Designed by Byron South, Convergent also offers the Sidewinder Weapon Mounted Game Call for the days when staying mobile and low profile are top priorities. The Sidewinder easily attaches to the handguard of any Picatinny rail and allows hunters to minimize movement while operating the call. The Sidewinder connects to a smartphone via USB-C cable and offers 100+ dB of crystal-clear sound. The unit is built with a Li-ION battery with 5+ hours of run time on a single charge. Not only does the Sidewinder offer premium sound, but it also allows hunters to film the kill shot from the first-person point of view. Like the Bullet HP, the Sidewinder can be easily operated via a series of smartphone apps. 

First responders may not always be visible when things are running smoothly. However, they are always around us and are an integral part of our communities as they help us when we are faced with emergencies. As we celebrate Public Service Recognition Week during the month of May, Fisher Space Pen offers their First Responders Series to honor those in the fields and express appreciation for their service.

Fisher’s First Responders Collection presents an ultimate choice for service professionals who frequently work in some of the most unusual conditions. Each pen in this collection is equipped with a medium-point pressurized PR4 black ink cartridge. This cartridge provides its user with incredible reliability even underwater or in zero gravity, regardless of the angle. Additionally, the PR4 cartridge boasts smooth performance in extreme temperatures ranging from -30° F to 250° F. The single-hand activation by cap and the 5.27” open length make these pens versatile and convenient simultaneously.

The design of the First Responders Series pens makes them an attractive gift for any service professional. Based on the M4B Military Matte Black Cap-O-Matic Space Pen, all of these pens are marked with a printed line of six assorted colors reflective of six service fields: gold (dispatchers), blue (law enforcement), red (firefighters), green (conservation), white (EMS) and orange (search and rescue). Moreover, Fisher Space Pen has been donating a portion of proceeds from each pen to support the service professionals, making the First Responders Series pens even more significant. The recipients of this support include First Responders Children’s Foundation, C.O.P.S (Concerns of Police Survivors), injured firefighters and their families, National Park Foundation, NAEMT (National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians) Foundation and National Disaster Search Dog Foundation.

Personalization options such as engraving and gift-wrapping are available at an additional cost. At $30 with a lifetime guarantee, Fisher Space Pen First Responders Series would make a superb choice, an affordable and meaningful way to honor anyone in service fields.

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The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) is pleased to announce “Get Published!” as the headline session to kick off their Annual Business Conference on June 14-16 in Kalispell, MT. This panel session, moderated by Britney Booth, owner of Booth Media Group and editor of multiple publications in the hunting space, features editors and digital content writers from a variety of backgrounds. This panel is meant to help everyone from seasoned pros to new creators improve their craft and increase their business because of it. The panel is slated for Tuesday, June 15 at 9:10 a.m. with a round-robin, “open book” meeting time with editors afterwards. The panel consists of Jared Blohm, Managing Editor of  Concealed Carry magazine, John Radzwilla, Editor-in-Chief of Hook & Barrel magazine, Jen Ripple, Editor of DUN magazine and John Snow, Shooting Editor of Outdoor Life magazine.

“Conference attendees can network, learn, and connect with outdoor media professionals who are willing to share what they know with them, which is a unique opportunity not always provided. We’re happy to put this together especially for our POMA members,” shared Thomas MacAulay, Executive Director of POMA. “To make the most of this session, we highly recommend attendees get to know these leaders and prepare questions for them to answer during the one-on-one session time held immediately after the panel session.”

The POMA Annual Business Conference consists of three exciting days of educational and networking opportunities. Kalispell will also have suggestions for activities before and after conference to help members make the most of their time in the area. Members are encouraged to register now and book travel early to take advantage of early booking savings. 

As with every conference, attendees will enjoy:

The Red Lion Hotel in Kalispell is the host hotel for #POMA2022. They’ve offered a special rate for POMA conference attendees. All meals, networking events and sessions will be held at the hotel.

The key components of wildlife habitat are food, cover and water. Planting soft mast trees and shrubs from Chestnut Hill Outdoors offers a great way to improve the quantity and quality of the first two and in so doing, attract and hold more and healthier wildlife on the land.

By planting soft mast producers, a landowner can widen the window of time when their land provides for the creatures that live upon it, filling gaps in the nutritional calendar not covered adequately by hard mast or food plots. Furthermore, several soft mast species offer important cover so wildlife won’t have to travel far for safety between feedings. 

Mulberries and Plums

These two varieties start off the mast calendar in late spring and early summer, a period of rapid growth for both plants and wildlife. Black, white and native red varieties of Everbearing Mulberry (Morus rubra) and Black Mulberry (Morus nigra) from Chestnut Hill Outdoors are the very first soft mast shrubs to bear fruit in the spring. They begin to bear fruit as early as April and May in the deep south and early June farther north. This is a critical time; it’s when growing fawns are putting added nutritional stress on their mothers, antler growth rates in bucks are skyrocketing and young game birds are foraging voraciously. Barely have the berries been gleaned when American (Prunus americana) and Chickasaw plums (Prunus angustifolia) start dropping ripe fruit in June and July. In addition to abundant fruit, these species also grow into brushy thickets that provide nesting, brooding, bedding and security cover.

Brambles and Grapes

Modelled on the late Victorian Farquharson rifles, London gunmaker John Rigby & Co. has just launched their first 10 new limited edition Rigby Falling Block rifles. After three years in the making, the rifle is built around a true Farquharson action, identical to the original patented John Farquharson design of 1875 and a strong match to the historic Rigby-made Farquharson rifles in the company’s historic ledger books. 

Chambered in .416 Rigby No. 2, the rifle features a single trigger and top safety, with a 25-inch lightweight barrel – as per Rigby pre-war standards – with an integral rib and traditional London Best black finish. The rifle benefits from a standard front foresight with protective hood and rear sights regulated at 65 yards, with two folding leaf sights regulated at 150 and 250 yards.

Bespoke to the customer, the stock is built to client specifications and is modelled from hand-selected, grade seven deluxe Turkish walnut, finished with Rigby’s signature oil finish and a one-inch rubber recoil pad. Shaped with a classic pistol grip, with a cap box housing a spare front sight, the grip cap trap features a bespoke blue enamelled plate with serial number, created by Melissa Rigby, the great-great-great granddaughter of Rigby’s founder, John Rigby.

Finished with traditional Rigby “Rose & Scroll” pattern engravings on the action, with a case colour hardened finish as standard, customers also have the option to upgrade to bespoke engraving patterns of any design. A silver oval is also inlayed into the stock to add the client’s initials or crest.

RRP £39,950 (Export)

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) would like to introduce two new employee titles taking effect in 2022. Catherine Green, who has been with the CMP for over a decade, will be assuming the role of North Range Coordinator – overseeing all competitions and events held at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center in Ohio. Likewise, the CMP would like to welcome newcomer Ryan Hinson, who has accepted the Junior Rifle Camp Coordinator position. Hinson will coordinate the CMP’s annual air rifle and smallbore camps, held all summer long for high school-age athletes.

The roles were filled after preceding range coordinator and camp director Chance Cover made the move to the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs as a resident athlete. The CMP wishes Chance all the best as he works toward his own marksmanship ambitions.

About Catherine Green, North Range Coordinator:

Catherine Green began with the CMP as a Junior Rifle Camp counselor, working summers from 2011 to 2014, before coming on full time as a program coordinator in 2015.

As a junior, Green shot for the Newport Rifle Club in Middletown, Rhode Island, and was coached by Michele Makucevich and Dan Nagelhout. She participated and placed well in many matches, including the Camp Perry Open, U.S. Army Junior Championship and CMP/NRA/USA Shooting 3P National Championships. Green’s most notable win from her high school career was the 2010 American Legion Championship. Before graduating, she earned her Junior Distinguished Badge in air rifle. 

Scientists cataloged the migratory life histories of 1,250 North American migratory fish species to help natural resources managers make more-informed conservation decisions

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A Michigan State University-led team of scientists has assembled the North American Freshwater Migratory Fish Database, which brings together life history information on 1,250 species to inform conservation practices.

A paper chronicling the effort was published in the Journal of Biogeography.

The development of the database was led by Emily Dean, a doctoral student in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife who works in the lab of professor Dana Infante.

“Freshwater fish migrations support natural and human communities across the globe,” Dean said. “However, migratory populations are declining in response to barriers such as dams, culverts and road crossings, which reduce access to critical habitat in streams.”