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On Saturday, May 14th, Pope and Young convened a Special Panel of Judges in Ogden, UT for a potential World’s Record Typical Velvet Mule Deer. Bowdy Gardner’s Typical Velvet Mule Deer scored an incredible 218 2/8” and is now the largest bow-harvested Typical Velvet Mule Deer in North America. This amazing deer was taken and entered into the records program nearly ten years ago and is now recognized as the new world’s record after the original score was upheld by a panel of measurers.

Measurers present at the Special Panel were Larry Streiff, David Nielsen, Stan Zirbel, Pope and Young’s Director of Records, Tim Rozewski, and Pope and Young’s Records Chairman, Roy Grace. With a confirmed final score of 218 2/8” Gardner’s buck is officially the new Pope and Young World Record.

“This is a tremendous mule deer that has been awaiting this moment since it was taken in Kane County, Utah in 2012. When Pope and Young changed their stance in 2021 and allowed velvet antlered animals to be eligible for world record status within their own respective categories, we were finally able to authenticate this buck,” stated Roy Grace, Pope and Young Club’s Records Chairman. “It also demonstrates how sportsmen’s dollars, coupled with oversight from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, can properly manage these incredible animals and provide opportunity for sportsmen to pursue them.”

This World Record Typical Velvet Mule Deer was originally entered into the 28th recording period which represented entries accepted into Pope and Young’s Records Program from January 1st, 2011, to December 31st, 2012. As previously stated, Pope and Young changed their policy in 2021, allowing velvet antlered species to be eligible for World’s Record status within their own velvet categories. As such, nearly ten (10) years later, this incredible buck is now crowned as the new velvet World’s Record. At the close of every biennial recording period, numerical awards and honorable mentions are awarded to the most outstanding bow-harvested animals in each species category that have been entered during this two-year recording period. New World’s Records are verified and proclaimed, and awards are presented to these outstanding animals during Pope and Young’s Biennial Convention and Awards Banquet.

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Bow Spider — the quickest and easiest hands-free bow retrieval system on the market – is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Everest Course at the Hoyt Archery Northwest Mountain Challenge, one of the most difficult target archery competitions in the world.

There are four dates and locations for the 2022 competition – Tamarack, ID, June 3-5; Hoodoo, OR, June 17-19; Helena, MT., July 8-10; and Steven’s Pass, WA., July 22-24. Open to archers and bowhunters of all ages, there are six different courses that can be attempted, including the Dead-On Kids Course, a fun 10-target kids course for all age ranges, and the Novelty/Pop-Up 3D Shoot, where participants can come shoot a variety of pay-to-play novelty shots and a pop-up course for prizes, cash and bragging rights.

The most challenging and difficult of the competition courses is the Everest Bow Spider Course. Approximately 3-5 miles in length, this physically-demanding 15 target course will test both a person’s archery skills and their stamina. Targets will be from 10-100 yards, rangefinders are allowed, and the IBO Scoring system (11, 10, 8, 5, 0) will be utilized. Competition will be shot on Saturday.

On Sunday, competitors can shoot the approximately two-mile long and very demanding Hoyt Archery Course, which features 20 targets with shots from 20-60 yards. Rangefinders are allowed, and the OPA scoring system (14, 12, 10, 8, 5, 0) employed. Participants can also shoot the Camofire.com course, approximately 2 ½-miles in length, which features 25 targets with unique shots from 20-90-plus yards, and the Phelps course, approximately 2 miles in length, featuring 20 targets with shots from 20-60 yards, with rangefinders allowed and the IBO scoring system (11, 10, 8, 5, 0) utilized.

“Few events will test a bowhunter’s skills more than the Northwest Mountain Challenge,” said Bow Spider founder David Merrill, himself an accomplished Western bowhunter. “This is a great event for the entire family, where you’ll meet other very serious archers and bowhunters, and have a great time. We’re proud to be sponsoring the Everest course, guaranteed to push all participants to their limits.”

American Provenance is a personal products company that makes clean, natural personal care products for men and women. These products are all-natural deodorants, body wash, and beard balm. American Provenance products are not made with harsh chemicals and they are aluminum free deodorants. We received a small box full of these to test out and have been using them daily for the last several weeks. The scent is light on these and not over powering which is important and they all seem to work as they should.

These products are all natural so that means no aluminum (who knew they put that in some deodorants), harsh chemicals, artificial fragrances and preservatives. It’s basically all-natural oils, coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter, arrowroot powder and natural magnesium hydroxide. Some of the products have baking soda in them.

The majority of the products are geared towards men with the beard balm and the body wash. I liked the scented products, though I am not going to use them while hunting. I could tell that the product was there when I put it on and it faded quickly, which is fine. Most importantly, at the end of the day I didn’t smell like a gym locker room even on days of heavy stress or physical activity. The beard balm smelled the best because the oil was heavier in the product and the scent lasted a little longer. The body wash was provided a nice clean smell when in use in the shower.  It lathered okay but not as well as some body washes, but it was nice knowing that chemicals are not all over my body.

We tested the deodorants, beard oil, aftershave, and body wash. The aftershave and body wash were our favorites, and the deodorant worked well. Scent combinations are wintergreen & cedar, eucalyptus & mint, sandalwood & bergomot, lemongrass & marjoram, bourbon & vetiver, bay rum & lime, oud wood & spruce, ylang ylang & clove, patchouli (YUCK) & lavender. We liked the oud wood & spruce as well as the lemongrass & marjoram the best. If you are looking for natural products and would like to skip smelling like everyone else, these are some products worth looking into. They are clean and they work. They even have an unscented version that would work for hunting. Check them out at AmericanProvenance.com.

The Roving Blue O-Pen is a tool to ensure that your water is safe to drink. The O-Pen allows you to treat your water with a cloud of ozone gas which is used by water treatment plants and water bottlers worldwide. Ozone happens to be one the strongest oxidizers available, and it leaves behind no toxicity or harsh tasting chemicals that could be a problem for your body.

The O-Pen uses electrolytic ozone which is far more powerful than chlorine and proven to be highly effective against multiple forms of bacteria, viruses, cysts and dangerous organisms. This is important because when you are traveling around the world, not all water is safe to drink. If you have not built up a local immunity to specific organisms your body can react in extremely harsh ways. I learned this first hand on a trip into South America, and I have not made the same mistake twice.

Ozone is a serious player in killing micro-organisms and parasites. These organisms cannot develop a resistance to the O-pen. The O-Pen contains a lithium battery built in, and it is safe and legal for all airlines in your carry on luggage. The unit is rechargeable and should be used on all water whether that is in your room, in camp, beside a stream and honestly even in water bottles if you doubt its source. There is no need to trust anyone; why not be protected and keep your body safe?

Using the Roving Blue O-Pen

The unit is extremely easy to use. Pull off the bottom cap, stick the actuator into the bottom of your glass, and press the button. It takes about a minute and you can clearly see the ozone rise out of the water with bubbles. Once it is done it shuts off and your water is safe to drink. The unit will work for about 50 uses per charge and it is easy to just plug in and charge. 

I use it for all water when traveling, even for brushing my teeth. I treat the water that is going into my mouth first so that no harmful organisms come into contact with my mouth in any way. 

If you liked Crocs back in the day, you will love CrossKix 2.0 especially now that they have a version in Mossy Oak Camo. Crosskix gave us a pair to test out over the winter and into spring, and they have worked out pretty well. They are super casual, and I typically wear them around the house and yard, but they work great and are comfortable.

When you do wear the Crosskix 2.0 out and about, you may garner a little attention. People will walk up to you and ask you about them. The foam material is pretty soft and they build up a bit of a molded footbed that fits your feet after some use. I like this molding because it feels good on my arches, or lack thereof. As well, I will not go anywhere – even around my house – without shoes, and the Crosskix work well for this.

Even though I generally wear mine inside, the Crosskix design is really built for outdoor use. They are great as the ultimate water and camp shoe. They are light and easy to throw into luggage because of the light weight. We picked up a set of these for a nephew, and he really likes the Crosskix for excercize because he feels like he gets a better grip on the floor with his feet for pushups and planks, etc.

CrossKix APX Specs:

If you are looking for something with a little more support, the CrossKix APX is a serious contender for a great spring and summer camp shoe and water shoe for anything outdoors. In the winter, they make a great house shoe. 

As the conflict in Ukraine enters the second month, ATN Corp. continues to stand by its commitment to support the people and troops of Ukraine. ATN has entered into a partnership with GSMSG to help provide medical relief to the war-torn areas of the besieged country.

ATN, Corp., an industry leader in innovative optics for civilians, law enforcement, and the military, remains committed to providing support to Ukraine in its fight for freedom and democracy. With the conflict now ravaging into its second month and much of the population displaced, ATN has partnered with the Global Surgical and Medical Support Group (GSMSG), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing medical relief to communities in conflict zones, austere environments, and disaster areas around the world.

“Every partner we engage in our commitment to support the Ukrainian people in their fight for democracy provides another bullet in our weapon to remove the Russian threat from Ukraine,” Marc Vayn, founder of ATN Corp, stated. “GSMSG is an elite global medical and surgical team that can provide the type of front-line and field-care and medical training the Ukrainian people and troops desperately need. ATN thermal products are now being used as part of GSMSG’s operational security protocol.”

“Not only does our partnership with GSMSG help Ukrainians, but GSMSG supports elite US veterans with medical experience to apply their battle-field skill-set to serve others in critical need,” James Munn, CEO of ATN and former US Army Veteran, added.

GSMSG was founded in 2015 by Dr. Aaron Epstein, MD, MA, as a means to provide high-quality care to victims of ISIS in the Iraq conflict. Starting with a handful of dedicated physicians and surgeons, GSMSG has grown to include over 1,500 US Special Operations veterans and medical professionals offering full-spectrum training and medical care to host nation partners in conflict zones and austere areas. Within hours of the Ukrainian invasion, GSMSG began mobilization of its teams and within days had a dozen team members on the ground with operational and medical experience. Team members have continued to cycle in country and to date, nearly 40 GSMSG professionals in Ukraine have included special operations veterans trained by the Army Special Forces, Naval Special Warfare, Air Force Special Operations Command, Joint Special Operations Command, and Joint Medical Augmentation Unit, along with the highest quality medical professionals and experts in their fields.

iRayUSA, a Texas-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of premium thermal night vision devices, is proud to announce a line extension of the popular ZOOM Series with the addition of the ZH50. InfiRay Outdoor’s latest offering, the ZOOM ZH50, brings exciting innovation to the commercial thermal market; 4X variable optical zoom lens, an algorithm based shutterless non-uniformity correction feature and a 20X magnification eyepiece with full HD 1440×1080 resolution AMOLED display.

The ZH50 features InfiRay’s patented dual-field-of-view design allowing users to seamlessly switch between a wide field of view (FOV) for detection, and a narrow FOV for target identification. The ZH50 transitions optically from a base 2X magnification to 4X with an intuitive twist of the objective focus ring and maintains 100 percent of the sensor’s native 640×512 resolution. 

The ZOOM Series offers a software based non-uniformity correction (NUC) feature. Unlike standard non-uniformity correction, which uses a shutter or lens cap, the ZOOM Series features InfiRay’s shutterless NUC algorithm, which is completely silent, requires no user input and allows for unmatched battery life. 

The ZOOM Series also features an AMOLED viewing display in full HD 1440×1080 resolution to provide the most clarity possible. Additionally, images and live video can be transferred wirelessly via the ultra-fast InfiRay Outdoor app or can be recorded onboard with the ZOOM’s 32gb of internal storage.

“The ZH50 offers increased optical magnification with a larger objective lens, while still maintaining a seamless full-resolution transition from a wide field-of-view to a narrow field-of-view” stated Angelo Brewer, Director of Operations, iRayUSA. “The wide field-of-view of the ZOOM is ideal for detection and the narrow field-of-view is perfect for target identification” continued Brewer.

Easton’s new SuperDrive Micro 4mm arrow is the latest addition to the podium topping SuperDrive family of all-carbon high-performance arrows—purpose built for outdoor competition in target and 3D.  

With a wind-cheating 4mm diameter, SuperDrive Micro is engineered to provide the lightest grains-per-inch, giving archers a high-speed arrow built to raise scores and find the center of target farther downrange.  SuperDrive Micro maximizes shooting range and minimizes pin gaps by giving archers higher velocities out of the bow and tighter groups. This makes an effective shaft platform for unknown distance 3D but also producing higher scores in windy conditions on the target field. It is a do-everything setup for 3D, outdoor target, and field archery competitions.

SuperDrive Micro is available in 11 spines from 325 to 950 providing a choice for virtually every archer. Feature an extremely tight ±.002” straightness spec.  Available with a full-line of Easton 4mm glue-in target points, pin inserts, pin nocks, and direct-fit nocks.  

Visit your dealer or go to eastonarchery.com to see the full line of Easton competition-grade arrows.

Shoot Like A Girl has released its first quarter report for 2022, citing exponential growth in event attendance and consumer insights that have sparked business for the continuation of 2022 goal setting and planning. Hundreds of women and their families participated in the facilitated Shoot Like A Girl mobile range experience in eight locations across the country including industry events and private business team building. With a record breaking eight events, over 1,000 attendees and covering more than 8,400 miles, the Shoot Like A Girl team has been able to introduce women and their families to shooting sports with the goals of empowerment, love of sport and firearm safety.

“The first quarter seems like a blur. As I think about our impact in just our first eight events, I’m thankful and humbled by those who attend our events,” said Karen Butler, Founder and President of Shoot Like A Girl. “Everything we do reaches far beyond firearm safety. We hope that each guest we encounter leaves with a sense of empowerment and a newfound love of the shooting sports and outdoors. The interactions over the last thirteen years evoke feelings of joy and pride and I can’t wait to see what the rest of 2022 brings.” 

Expanding Our Reach in 2022

In the first quarter, 1,091 women participated in Shoot Like A Girl’s mobile range experience. With events in eight locations including Dallas Safari Club’s Convention in Dallas, TX; Industry Day at the Range in Boulder City, NV; National Wild Turkey Federation’s Convention in Nashville, TN; a private corporate event, and Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s stores in Fort Worth, TX; Spanish Fort, AL; and Bossier City, LA, women and their families were given the opportunity to shoot a pistol, rifle and bow under all-female guidance and instruction.

In addition to normal operations, Shoot Like A Girl hosted a life fire range event with Toyota. This “Sportswoman” event brought ten influencers to Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, GA to introduce them to outdoor sports including shooting, fishing and off-roading.

Dedicated and passionate public lands sportsmen and women recognized in BHA annual awards

MISSOULA, Mont. – Backcountry Hunters & Anglers bestowed its top honors on a suite of deserving recipients at the 11th annual BHA North American Rendezvous, held in Missoula, Montana, May 12-14. BHA’s annual awards honor unequalled commitment, tireless effort and ongoing dedication to public lands and waters, fish and wildlife and hunting and fishing.

The 2022 honorees follow:

BHA’s Sigurd F. Olson Award recognizes outstanding effort conserving rivers, lakes or wetland habitat. The 2022 Olson award was presented to Lukas Leaf and Spencer Shaver, longtime advocates for the Boundary Waters Wilderness in Minnesota.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with both Lukas and Spencer,” said BHA President and CEO Land Tawney of the honorees, who have worked for years for Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters. “It is an honor to recognize their steadfast contributions to the Boundary Waters. Their commitment, backcountry bona fides, and good nature helped carry the day for a 20-year moratorium on a mine proposed just a stone’s throw from the most visited wilderness in America. For that we are grateful.”

Irving, TX – G.P.S. Bags, a manufacturer offering specialized backpacks, range bags, and totes designed specifically for dedicated shooters, hunters, and defense professionals, introduces the Tactical Bugout Computer Backpack. This new pack safely transports most laptop computers and includes a handgun retention system and magazine storage pouches with additional room for other range gear.

The GPS Bags Tactical Bugout Computer Backpack is a functional pack that allows the user to carry their daily concealed carry firearm along with their materials for the office. The pack fits laptops up to 15-inches, safely stowing the electronic in a padded sleeve compartment. The Tactical Bugout Computer Backpack also features a lockable retention system for two pistols and includes two magazine storage pouches that are removeable and can be custom configured for changing needs.

Built tough for the range and to withstand the rigors of daily use, the bag is constructed from 600 Denier heavy duty material with DuPont™ Teflon® coating. Comfortable carry is made possible with the padded waist strap and stabilizing compression straps.

The pack securely closes and opens with oversized YKK zippers. The outside features a MOLLE webbing system for adding accessories. Currently, the Tactical Bugout Computer Backpack is available in black and tan.

Model: Black GPS-T1712BPB
Model: Tan GPS-T1712BPT
MSRP:  $99.99

NEW HAVEN, Mo. – ALPS OutdoorZ, premiere manufacturer of extreme-duty hunting packs and outdoor gear, continues its commitment to develop innovative products for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and daily activities with the introduction of the new Ghost 20 pack.

The Ghost 20 is a hybrid pack suitable for use as a backpack, briefcase, or messenger bag in a size that is slightly smaller than the original Ghost 30 pack.

Although built to accommodate a laptop, books, documents, and other essentials of everyday work life, the heart of the Ghost 20 is an integrated back panel pocket intended to secure a handgun for EDC/CCW practitioners. An ambidextrous, zippered pocket in the back panel is lined with a material that works with common hook-and-loop style holsters, allowing the user to securely stow their defensive handgun discretely and within easy reach. The bag’s main compartment panel is similarly lined with hook-and-loop material, providing users with an alternative location for stowing a holstered gun or spare magazines.

Constructed of 500D nylon Cordura, the Ghost 20 features PU coating, making it highly water-resistant. Built-in and adjustable shoulder straps allow the Ghost 20 to be worn as a backpack while sewn-in handles permit hand carry. A removeable shoulder strap can be used for over-the-shoulder or cross-body carry. Additional features include an organizational front panel pocket, large main compartment with a padded laptop/tablet sleeve sized to accommodate up to 16-inch laptops, side water bottle pockets, and a pass-through sleeve to attach to rolling luggage handles.

The Ghost 20 measures 19H x 12.5W x 5.5D inches and has a 1,220 cubic-inch capacity.

The National Matches at Camp Perry, which attracts thousands of guests each year to the historic ranges of the Ohio National Guard Training Facility, is an oasis of rifle and pistol competitions designed for experienced marksmen and curious individuals who simply want to try something new. Outside of competition, the National Matches offers an array of educational courses for those with fresh eyes on the sport as well as those eager to further develop their skills. Courses span from junior to adult – delivering a little something for everyone.

Below is a guide (ranked from Beginner to Advanced) on available learning events at the 2022 Camp Perry National Matches, set to fire July 12-Aug. 13.

BEGINNER – Small Arms Firing Schools (SAFS):

One of the most popular events of the National Matches, the SAFS course is a combination of classroom education and hands-on instruction on fundamentals, competition basics and safety. Training is led by members of military marksmanship teams as well as certified CMP instructors. At the conclusion of the course, students fire real competitions on the range, with instructors nearby.  Equipment is provided by the CMP, with participants only needing a willingness to learn in order to attend. Currently, the CMP offers Small Arms Firing Schools for Pistol (M9), Smallbore Rifle, .22 caliber Rimfire Sporter Rifle and Highpower Rifle (M16) during the National Matches as well as an Advanced SAFS course for further training.

BEGINNER – M1 Maintenance Clinic:

The National Deer Association (NDA) is pleased to welcome Josh Kuder of Florida to the Board of Directors. Kuder is an NDA Life Member, Level 1 Deer Steward and managing partner and Chief Investment Officer at Revolent Capital Solutions, a private investment enterprise based in Tampa, Florida.

“I could not be more excited about joining the NDA board,” said Kuder. “As a lifelong whitetail hunter and conservationist, I believe deeply in the NDA mission. It is an honor to be a part of one of the preeminent educational, research and conservation organizations in the country. I look forward to serving the NDA members and continuing to ensure the NDA mission is carried out through the Board membership.”

Kuder is a 2001 graduate of the University of Richmond’s E. Claiborne Robins School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. As Revolent’s CIO, Kuder is actively involved in vetting new opportunities and leading strategic initiatives to build value within the portfolio companies. Prior to Revolent Capital Solutions, Kuder was a partner at KLH Capital, a private equity firm managing close to $500 million in capital. Earlier in his career, Kuder served as a Senior Principal at Enhanced Capital Group. He was a Vice President and Head of Business Development for Linx Partners, LLC, Vice President and Co-Head of Transaction Origination for Florida Capital Partners, Inc. and a Senior Investment Banking Analyst for Legg Mason Wood Walker, Inc. Working as a strategic advisor with multiple private equity firms has given Kuder a unique perspective and an opportunity to see many different challenges and solutions that enterprises face.

“Josh has been an active board member of multiple companies and has driven strategic change within each organization,” said NDA Board Chairman Rick Dahl. “He has also demonstrated that he’s a dedicated supporter of NDA’s mission. I’m confident he will contribute significantly to the strategic direction and continued success of the National Deer Association.”

Kuder has hunted deer since he was 10 years old, and he has studied deer, wildlife habitat and conservation. He is a certified Level 1 NDA Deer Steward and follows deer research through NDA’s materials and by following the work of several university deer labs and researchers. He creates educational quizzes for his hunting partners on topics such as aging bucks on the hoof.

Meopta Sport Optics is pleased to announce the MeoStar S2 82 HD spotting scope has been named ‘Best Value’ by Outdoor Life in its April 2022 spotting scope test. Outdoor Life’s Andrew McKean tested a variety of spotting scopes from premium glass to budget options to help guide readers on important aspects to consider before buying a spotting scope.  He notes that spotting scopes are “indispensable for many purposes like assessing distant animals during a hunt, determining whether you hit or missed a steel target at a mile, and whether the bird you’re glassing is a rare specimen or a common species.”

The MeoStar S2 82 HD tested was the straight-body model.  It also comes in an angled body. Eyepieces are interchangeable and available in 20-70x or 30-60x WA (wide angle). The S2 82 features extra-low-dispersion fluoride glass that eliminates chromatic aberration and delivers sharp resolution, outstanding contrast and color fidelity.

The following excerpts are from Outdoor Life’s ‘The Best Spotting Scopes of 2022’ article.

“A product-line extension following Meopta’s successful angled MeoStar S2, this 82mm spotter has the optical horsepower for just about any hunting situation, and the straight-barrel design makes it easy to slide into a backpack sleeve.

The straight-barrel design will appeal to viewers who want to make quick target acquisition, instead of the hunting-and-pecking sometimes required with angled eyepieces. In all, the Meopta compares favorably to premium spotters from Swarovski, Leica, and Zeiss at a lower price.”

Sponsored Content from Eukanuba™

Sporting breed puppies are bred and trained to work. As a result, they have very different nutritional needs from those of a future house dog. Puppy formulas are typically more nutrient dense when compared to most adult formulas, to meet the demands of growth. However, it is not uncommon for sporting dog owners to utilize a performance formula or an “all-life-stages” product for their sporting breed puppies. These formulas are usually more nutrient dense and, in theory, sufficient to support the growth period. However, there are other nutritional options available today specifically designed for active puppies that may offer advantages that help promote a solid nutritional foundation for future performance.

What’s the Difference Between Puppy and Adult Dog Food?

Russ Kelley, Eukanuba’s Scientific Services Nutritionist says, “Owners who compare nutrients in adult and puppy food may see a lot of similarities. That can lead them to believe that the two aren’t that different. However, there are significant differences in the amounts of specific nutrients, and sometimes adjustments in ratios of certain nutrients. For active puppies that will develop into working and sporting dogs, selecting a puppy food designed with an optimal nutrient profile can help fuel their active lifestyle and help sustain healthy growth and development.”

How Does Puppy Nutrition Support Growth and Activity?

“Compared to pet puppies, it is anticipated that highly active sporting breed puppies will have greater demands placed on their developing bones and joints, due to early outings and introductory training sessions,” says Kelley. “It’s important that their diets have a balanced calcium-to-phosphorus ratio to support healthy bone growth rates. Puppy diets containing glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate help support healthy cartilage as well. The addition of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), an omega-3 fatty acid, can also be beneficial to joints by supporting cartilage.”

How Does Puppy Nutrition Contribute to Healthy Brain Function and Learning?

Sporting breed puppies have a lot to learn. Puppy diets that include docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) help support healthy brain function and learning. “A puppy’s brain and nervous system experience rapid growth during the formative two- to eight-month period. DHA helps supports that development,” says Kelley. “DHA is initially supplied by the dam during gestation and lactation. Post weaning, it is important for the puppy to continue to obtain optimal levels of DHA in their diet.”

How Does Puppy Nutrition Support Digestive Health?

“The amounts and types of nutrients provided in a puppy’s diet are very important for his developing digestive system,” says Kelley. “In particular, fiber plays an important role in supporting and promoting gastrointestinal health. For our Premium Performance Puppy Pro formula, we developed a unique fiber complex including FOS, mannanoligosaccharide (MOS), dried plain beet pulp, and psyllium. Beet pulp and fructooligosaccharide (FOS) are excellent prebiotics that help promote digestive health and serve as nutrient sources for the beneficial bacteria in the gut. Psyllium is important in a puppy diet because it helps form a proper stool.”

With flexible Earhook design and Cleer+ App Control for Personalized Listening

Cleer Audio, an industry-leading headphone and smart speaker manufacturer, is pleased to announce its new ARC – Open Ear True Wireless Earbuds, an open ear design with a flexible fit.

ARC features an earhook flexible hinge design for a comfortable secure fit. These open-ear earbuds do not cover the ear canal, instead they channel audio directly into your ears.  This unique no-pinch, comfortable design allows you to maintain spatial awareness and still enjoy your audio. Meaning you can stay safe while keeping aware of your surroundings while listening to your favorite podcast or music.

The open ear design provides a safe way to experience music outdoors. It is suitable for all day wear and use with its lightweight design, comfort fit and feel, and 7-hour battery life. Add, convenient touch controls that make it easy to adjust volume, skip tracks, play, pause, answer, and end calls, while on the move.

ARC’s dynamic sound quality is fueled by its custom tuned 16.2 mm graphene neodymium drivers that beam toward your ears, and Bluetooth 5.0 with SBC and the latest AptX® Codecs for secure connectivity.  

Kryptek, Inc. is proud to introduce the newest addition to their already robust technical outerwear line-up by adding a full fish collection. Exclusive new styles and designs in brand new patterns and color ways meet their signature hot weather technology to form the brand new 2022 Fishing Collection. Quick drying, moisture-wicking, 20 – 40+ UPF treated and constructed with premium fabrics featuring the high-quality benefits of Bamboo fibers, the new collection is comfortable and long-lasting for even the hottest days on the water. 

“Our new fishing line is designed to keep you on the water longer and more comfortable in the continuously varying conditions that most everyone experiences while enjoying this lifestyle. We spent a lot of time testing the fabrics and build of every piece and this is the best fishing clothing we’ve ever used, bar none.”, explains Kryptek CEO Butch Whiting.

From the shoreline to the depths of any water way, get hooked on Kryptek’s new Fishing Collection no matter where you’re casting your line.

To see the commercial, visit https://youtu.be/Rxv4isFrnzA

Federal Ammunition along with sister brand Remington Ammunition is proudly sending a check of $100,000 in support of crisis relief for the citizens of the war-torn country of Ukraine.  A t-shirt campaign supporting the relief efforts generated great response and the proceeds from the sales reached the milestone in less than two months. 

“This campaign and the tremendous response exceeded our expectations forcing several re-orders of the t- shirts,” says Jason Vanderbrink, President of Federal Ammunition, Remington, CCI, Speer.  “I’m so proud of our loyal customers for being willing to pitch in and support the people of Ukraine who are suffering because of the horrors of war.  Our ammunition brands are proud to do our part,” continued Vanderbrink.

The t-shirt design, available at www.federalpremium.com/merchandise/apparel/  and www.remington.com/merchandise/apparel/, features the call out from the Ukrainian President needing ammunition to assist in their country’s defense. 

The t-shirts continue to receive a tremendous amount of support and are selling out quickly. If the desired shirt in six sizes from 3XL to small sell out, consumers can sign up to receive a notification of when the t-shirt has been restocked.

The $100,000 donation will go to support the humanitarian relief efforts through Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund – GlobalGiving. Federal, along with sister ammunition brands CCI, Speer, and Remington, also donated a total of one million rounds to the Ukraine armed forces. 

Korkers has designed a limited edition pair of Devil’s Canyon fishing boots with Trout Unlimited to raise awareness and support the permanent protections for Bristol Bay. A portion of profit will be donated to Trout Unlimited’s efforts to raise awareness among anglers around the threat to world’s largest sockeye salmon fishery.

For the last two decades, anglers have been part of the hardfought effort to stop the formerly proposed Pebble mine. The proposed open pit copper and gold mine was slated for the headwaters of Bristol Bay, Alaska, home to the world largest sockeye salmon fishery and a crown jewel in the sportfishing and hunting industry.

In 2020, the key federal permit for the proposed mine was denied to the Pebble Limited Partnership as the proposal failed to meet Clean Water Act standards and was “contrary to public interest.” Now local fishing business owners, tribes and commercial fishermen are calling for permanent protections for the region to ensure Pebble- or another mining company- can’t come back in the future. 

The national fly fishing industry as well as outdoor industry leaders, companies have stood behind local sportfishing leaders in Bristol Bay during the fight against Pebble and now in the effort to advance permanent safeguards for the fishery and the industries who depend on it.

Each pair of Special Edition Devil’s Canyon boots will feature: