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As every turkey hunter knows, a successful hunt is dependent largely upon stealthy movement and realistic concealment. Nomad’s Leafy ¼ Zip Pullover and Leafy Pants deliver the best of both of those features in a lightweight package that’s designed for run-and-gun turkey hunting.

The Leafy ¼ Zip Pullover and Pants feature Nomad’s 3D leafy fabric, which now features the ultra-realistic Mossy Oak Shadow Leaf® pattern printed on both sides of the fabric for superior concealment. In turn, the leafy fabric creates a deadly effective garment that makes hunters virtually invisible in the woods. 

The ¼ zip pullover utilizes 4-way stretch construction that is ideal for putting the sneak on toms while allowing for maximum range of movement. Likewise, the pullover features wicking moisture management to help push moisture away when your body temperature and activity level reach peak form. Quick-drying and lightweight, the pullover can easily be stowed away in a pack and is incredibly breathable, making it a great option for warm spring weather and fast-paced action in the turkey woods. The pullover also features an adjustable hood and zip front for custom venting and total coverage, as well as a zip dump pouch for quick access to calls and other gear. 

The pants also utilizes the 3D leafy fabric with printing on both sides for the most realistic camo. The 2-way stretch fabric is perfect for comfortably crawling or sneaking without giving away your position to wary toms. An Ever-Adjust waistband and button closure makes for a comfortable fit all day long, while cargo pockets conveniently store calls, tags, or cell phones with quick and easy access. Breathable and lightweight, the Leafy pants allow for optimal concealment without causing you to overheat on warm-weather hunts or when your pace increases. The Leafy Pants also feature Mossy Oak’s Shadow Leaf camo pattern.

Leafy ¼ Zip Pullover

EDGEFIELD, S.C.—The National Wild Turkey Federation welcomes GSM Outdoors as a first-time sponsor for the upcoming NWTF Convention and Sport Show, set to return to Nashville, Feb. 16-19, 2022.

“GSM is extremely excited about the NWTF convention this year, and the opportunity to build our relationship with one of the best conservation organizations in the country. I have felt personally connected to NWTF since I was a kid, and I feel blessed to be a part of its partnership with GSM,” said Tayler Riggen, GSM regional sales manager.

While many of the brands under the GSM Outdoors umbrella have sponsored or exhibited at convention before, this will be the first year that the parent company will sponsor the NWTF convention. Branding for GSM Outdoor heavyweights like Avian-X Decoys, Zink Calls and Hunter’s Specialties will be present in portions of the convention and sport show, and the brands will be represented at booths 1313 and 1141 in the exhibit hall.

“We are elated to have GSM’s support for our 2022 show and beyond,” said Natalia Daniels, NWTF national director of corporate relations and licensing. “We are grateful for the very meaningful support from this industry leader and their commitment to NWTF, conservation and hunting.”

The NWTF Convention and Sport Show, officially sponsored by Mossy Oak, is set to begin Thursday, Feb. 17 with the Rendezvous sessions, the Kickoff Party and the opening of the Sport Show floor, which features more than 400 of the best vendors in the outdoor industry. The NWTF Sport Show runs from Thursday to Saturday in the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Convention festivities conclude with a worship service on Sunday, Feb. 20.

EDGEFIELD, S.C.—Edgefield, SC – The National Wild Turkey Federation welcomes HEVI-Shot as a first-time sponsor for the NWTF Convention and Sport Show, set to return Nashville, Feb. 16-19, 2022.

“We are greatly looking forward to attending this year’s NWTF Convention and Sport Show. We love talking to hunters; answering questions about our products and hearing their stories of HEVI-Shot successes in the field,” said Scott Turner, HEVI-Shot’s product line manager. “Wild turkey hunting is such a beloved and traditional sport. The camaraderie of the hunting with others, calling and interacting with game, hiking around in forests and fields, and making great shots to fill a tag are all things wild turkey hunters love about their sport. And we at HEVI-Shot love it too.”

As a Gobbler Sponsor, HEVI-Shot—an Oregon-based manufacturer of premium shotshells featuring lead alternatives—will be the sponsor of the Gun Blast raffle in the exhibit hall. They also will be occupying booth 1761.

“We are elated to welcome HEVI-Shot back into the flock. They are a first-time convention sponsor, but have a history of supporting the NWTF in various ways,” said Natalia Daniels, NWTF national director of corporate relations and licensing.

The NWTF Convention and Sport Show is set to begin Thursday, Feb. 17 with the Rendezvous sessions, the Kickoff Party and the opening of the Sport Show floor, which features more than 400 of the best vendors in the outdoor industry. The NWTF Sport Show runs from Thursday to Saturday in the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Convention festivities conclude with a worship service on Sunday, Feb. 20.

The most important part of quality sunglasses are the lenses, and Redfin has partnered with top-tier manufacturer Zeiss Vision to offer the finest available sunglasses.

Whether fishing, skiing, relaxing on the beach, working in the yard or doing something else, performance sunglasses help out every day. The best lenses should cover the eyes and protect from the sun’s harmful rays and other irritants such as grit, sand or insects. They also provide superb clarity and enhance vision in various lighting conditions so anglers can see a largemouth bass hiding near a stump or permit and bonefish cruising on the flats.

Redfin Performance Sunglasses have the best nylon lenses manufactured by Carl Zeiss Vision, the world’s top optical company. These lenses are carefully created to achieve the best optical acuity and are the clearest lenses on the planet. Only lenses that meet the highest standards set by Redfin and Carl Zeiss Vision are used in Redfin Performance Sunglasses. 

Redfin lenses resist scratches and abrasion thanks to a coating applied with ion compression for hardness. Oleophobic and hydrophobic applications help repel water, oil, dust and dirt for life. A special UV Armor coating provides the best protection from harmful UVA, UVB and UVC radiation from sunlight and other sources. This protects the eyes and also reduces stress and fatigue. 

Redfin offers lenses in Shad Mirror, Coastal Blue, Atlantic Blue, Gulf Blue, Shallow Mirror, Sweetgrass and Mangrove Green. More colors are coming, too, for all Redfin’s performance sunglasses models.

Gold Tip, an industry leader in carbon arrows and bolts, along with Bee Stinger, maker of the most advanced line of stabilizers and side bars for bowhunting, congratulate pro staffer Richard Bowen for his record-setting performance at the 17th Annual Kansas City Shootout Pro-Am, hosted by Independence Bowhunters in Kansas City, Missouri.

Bowen not only took first place in the Men’s Freestyle, but he also shot a perfect score of 690, making him the first shooter to do so in the tournament’s 17-year history. He shot 300, 60 X in the five-spot NFAA round as well as a perfect 30 X on the Vegas-style target in the second round. Throughout the match, Bowen was using Gold Tip Triple X Pro shafts.

“Richard is always in the mix when it comes to top indoor archery competitors, but his perfect performance at the KC Shootout was unprecedented,” said Tim Gillingham, pro shooting staff manager for Gold Tip and Bee Stinger. “Congratulations to Richard for his amazing win! We look forward to seeing him on the podium the rest of the season.”

About Gold Tip 

Gold Tip, a Vista Outdoor Brand, is an archery manufacturer of the most innovative, durable and precise carbon arrows in the world. Every Gold Tip arrow is manufactured from the finest aerospace-grade materials, and built to meet the industry’s weight and straightness specifications. Gold Tip’s products are supported by a network of knowledgeable and friendly employees, dealers, and distributors. That’s why many of the world’s top professional archers depend on Gold Tip, and why bow hunters and archers claim that Gold Tip makes the toughest arrows they’ve ever shot. For news and product information, go to  www.goldtip.com or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/goldtiparrows/ and Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/goldtiparrows/. 

The new service brings advanced and easy to manage websites to hunting and fishing outfitters helping to significantly upgrade their online business presence

Today at the Great American Outdoor Show, Guidefitter announced hosted Outfitter Websites, an all-new solution for professional hunting and fishing outfitters to significantly upgrade the presence of their outfitting business online, without the website maintenance hassles and expense that have plagued many outfitters for years. Outfitters can sign up for the new service starting today.

With clean, beautiful design templates and extremely fast performance, these mobile friendly and search-engine-optimized websites bring an affordable and extremely simple-to-maintain solution to outfitters looking to stand out online with less effort. Outfitting businesses can continue using their current website addresses, preserving their existing website traffic, and securely collect client leads and communicate with prospects easily. Finally, all content, including price lists, photos and more, is easily managed through a simple interface on computers, tablets or phones.

“At the core of the outfitting industry are thousands of small business operators who have dedicated their lives to do what they love in the outdoors,” said Cheyenne Wallace, guide and outfitter liaison at Guidefitter. “Part of our mission at Guidefitter is to support these professionals with the tools they need to run a highly successful outfit with less effort, which is why I’m excited about today’s announcement. With more clients researching trips online and seeking more self-help online, it’s more important than ever for outfitters’ websites to stand out above the competition.”

Outfitter Websites also include additional features:

Gold Tip, an industry leader in carbon arrows and bolts, along with Bee Stinger, maker of the most advanced line of stabilizers and side bars for bowhunting, celebrate a dominant team performance at the Lancaster Archery Classic, which took place January 27-30 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

With one of the most exciting archery tournament formats in the world, the Lancaster Archery Classic featured over 2,000 competitors from around the globe. Overall, Team Gold Tip and Bee Stinger racked up four first-place finishes, two second-place finishes, and two third-place finishes.

Leading the way going into the final shootdown, Gold Tip and Bee Stinger’s top indoor shooter, Kyle Douglas, led the pack. Teammates Drew Hortmann and Makenzie Witherspoon excelled in the Amateur Men’s Open and Women’s Amateur Open respectively going into the final eight shoot-up format. 

In the Men’s Pro, Douglas finished in second place. In the Senior Pro, Tim Gillingham took first and teammate Mike Jablonski took second. In the Men’s Amateur Open, Hortmann took second while teammate Austin Taylor placed third. In the Women’s Open, Witherspoon took first place, while Nathan Zimmerman was first in the Youth Male Open and Andy Hunnell took first place in Men’s Bowhunter.

About Gold Tip

The general objective of food plots and mast orchards is to attract deer and other wildlife by improving the land. Within that, responsible land stewards often have more specific objectives. They understand the importance of sustainability and providing year-round nutrition. The more you provide, the more wildlife your land will attract; and the more variety, the longer they’ll stay. The result is more and healthier wildlife spending more time on your ground.

Food plots are one way to enhance the landscape, but they require a lot of work and have a limited window of availability. Mast orchards offer a great alternative or supplement that can significantly widen the window of attraction and, once established, continue to do so for the enjoyment of current and future generations of land stewards and the wildlife they sustain.

Providing a variety of both hard and soft mast further expands that window of attractiveness. It’s what the folks at Chestnut Hill Outdoors call Dirt Wisdom, and they offer a range of trees and shrubs selected to do just that.

Early summer is the season of growth for both plants and wildlife. Young wildlife is abundant, growing rapidly and in need of nutritious food. Early soft mast producers like plums and mulberries help them meet these needs.

Mid to late summer is an often unrecognized period of nutritional stress. Nutritional demands increase for rapidly-growing young wildlife and the adults that support them, but herbaceous vegetation is maturing and dying. Summer fruits like blackberries, raspberries, blueberries and grapes help wildlife bridge this nutritional gap before the next one arrives.

Press conference launches USDA’s $1 billion Climate-Smart Grant Program for agriculture

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has announced a new program to support America’s climate-smart farmers, ranchers and forest landowners. The Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities will provide $1 billion for pilot projects that address commodity markets with carbon capturing solutions, oversight and evaluation of those methods, and marketing of the products.

“We were thrilled to hear grasslands and forests mentioned alongside other important solutions for climate, and we know from decades of experience that they’re also imperative for wildlife habitat, water quality, and soil health,” said Ron Leathers, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Chief Conservation Officer. “Well managed woodlands and grasslands sequester carbon at an incredible rate and create the kind of climate-smart commodity Secretary Vilsack and USDA are trying to incentivize. We look forward to engaging in this conversation while helping farmers, ranchers, and corporate partners align profitability with ecological performance. This Partnership can benefit agricultural producers, end consumers, our wildlife habitat mission, and our supporters.”

Further, Secretary Vilsack highlighted the Conservation Reserve Program – CRP – as an example of a grassland creation mechanism already delivering multiple natural resource benefits, including carbon sequestration for climate resiliency. During his comments, the Secretary emphasized that this new effort is not an addition to CRP or any Farm Bill conservation program, but an entirely new effort to expand the climate benefits of healthy grasslands and forests.

“We have a wide array of conservation programs that can be tailored and targeted to climate smart practices,” Vilsack said. “We looked at CRP and asked how we can focus it on highly erodible land. How can we take it from historic low of around 20 million aces and build it back up? One of the strategies we focused on was grasslands, and the importance of providing incentives for grasslands to participate in this initiative.” 

All predators – humans included – rely primarily on their stereoscopic vision as their primary source of information. A close second, however, is their hearing. The sound of a distant turkey gobbling or elk bugling helps us locate game. So does the telltale crunch of a deer walking on leaves, the clack of antlers during a fight or against a tree or the sudden flush of gamebirds. Those who can hear and identify those sounds, and hundreds of others, are at a distinct advantage in the woods. And the sad truth is that millions of hunters around the world cannot hear these, and many other, important sounds because their hearing has degraded over time. That’s why using a hearing enhancement device that also offers protection from the harsh sounds of gunfire from WildEar is so important.

As we age, there are some hard truths that become difficult to admit. For many of us, it’s hard to admit that our hearing isn’t what it used to be. According to the National Institute of Health (https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/statistics/quick-statistics-hearing), about one in eight Americans over the age of 12 years has hearing loss in both ears, based on standard hearing tests. That’s nearly 30 million people! Also, age is the strongest predictor of hearing loss among adults aged 20-69.

The WildEar Hunting & Shooting Product Series is built for the shooting sportsman. Whether in the field or at the range, WildEar products provide the most advanced technology in hearing protection and enhancement on the market. They protect your ears from extreme noise and gun blasts and provide hearing enhancement for safety and communication for those with or without hearing loss. “Our products are designed and built with the latest digital technologies, with the goal of resolving known problems in competitive design,” said Katie Macke, director of marketing. “Our line of products has advantages in ease-of-use, simplified controls, field adjustment, durability under harsh field conditions, and product quality. Special attention has also been given to achieving the absolute best fit in a custom product.”

So, this year, why not do yourself a favor and both improve your success in the field and protect your hearing with a hearing enhancement and protection device from WildEar? More information is available at https://www.wildear.com/ or by calling 855-494-WILD(9453).

About WildEar: Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Walker, Minn., WildEar is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CavCom, the leader in innovative industrial hearing protection and communication systems. WildEar designs and develops innovative electronic hearing products and protection for the avid outdoorsman, the weekend warrior, the swimmer, music lovers, cell phone users and those desiring comfortable, undisturbed sleep. For more information on the full line of state-of-the-art products visit  https://www.wildear.com/ or call 855-494-WILD(9453).

Bow Stabilizers Earn Readers’ Choice Award for 8th Year in a Row

Bee Stinger, maker of the most advanced line of stabilizers and side bars for bowhunting, has won a Readers’ Choice 2022 Gold Award from Bowhunting World® magazine. The award highlights Bee Stinger in the Stabilizer category, showing just how impressive Bee Stinger’s lineups of hunting and target bow stabilizers continue to be.

One of the leading bowhunting publications around, Bowhunting World has been the destination for serious bowhunters for more than 70 years. Its readers are extremely passionate about gear, and these annual awards allow them to voice what brands they think are the best of the best.

Bee Stinger offers a full lineup of both bowhunting stabilizers and target archery stabilizers to meet the demands of any archer. This year, Bee Stringer is releasing the new MicroHex™ Xtreme System Stabilizer Kit.

The MicroHex Xtreme System Stabilizer Kit features a longer front MicroHex stabilizer with a shorter back MicroHex stabilizer, both mounted to an Elite side arm for maximum moment of inertia. Not only will bowhunters feel the difference in their hand when they hit the range for target practice, but with regular practice, they can achieve tighter groupings at extended ranges. 

After the rigorous judging of over 100 entries into the inaugural Rigby Dagga Boy Award, 78-year-old hunter, Franklin D. Cean from New York state was presented with the trophy at a small, but well-attended event on the London gunmaker, John Rigby & Co.’s booth during the Dallas Safari Club Convention (DSC) 2022.

Frank, along with his Professional Hunter (PH) Buzz Charlton, of Charlton McCallum Safaris, Zimbabwe – a qualified PH for over 25 years – were each awarded Rigby Big Game rifles in .416 and .450 Rigby, respectively. As Buzz was unable to attend the event in person, the rifle was collected by the outfitting company’s co-owner, Myles McCallum.

After many weeks of deliberation by the esteemed judging panel – made up of renowned PH Robin Hurt, Dr Kevin ‘Doctari’ Robertson, author of “The Perfect Shot” and Marc Newton, managing director of Rigby – a scoring metric based on the perceived age of the bulls and hunt difficulty was used to determine the winner. 

For the avoidance of any doubt, as Dr Kevin Robertson was on this specific hunt observing, his score was not included in the metrics and Rigby’s MD Marc Newton had casting vote. Frank’s bull achieved the highest score from all entries, being awarded 4.75 out of 5 for the age of the bull, which was estimated to be late 14-years-old.

Commenting on his win, Frank Cean said: “I was amazed that I was selected as the winner out of a very large group of entries. It was a real honour to win such a fantastic and worthy award, for which I’m very proud. I was notified about the competition by a friend, who suggested that I investigate further, so I worked on my presentation for a few weeks before submitting my entry to the Rigby team and meanwhile forgot about it, until I attended the DSC Convention and Rigby presentation event. I was totally not expecting to win, consequently I was very surprised when I was announced the winner. For me hunting dagga bulls is so important because you are simply removing those which are no longer able to breed and serving no real purpose to the herd, so this doesn’t result in a reduction of herd size and in turn helps the economy, as well as providing a great meat source for the local community.”

Federal Ammunition is proud to announce an expansion of one of the most exciting lines of defensive loads to hit the market in years: Federal’s Punch ammo. Since its launch in 2020, Federal’s Punch has won several industry awards for its effectiveness and performance. New for 2022, a .44 S&W Special load has been added to the award-winning product line.

“We saw a need for a reliable, accurate, terminally effective option for the .44 S&W Special that doesn’t have to be the top scoring product in duty ammunition test procedures,” said Federal Handgun Ammunition Product Manager Chris Laack. “So, we looked at specifications from our Hydra-Shok Deep, HST and other bullet designs, and took what made sense for Punch. We modified the thickness of the jacket, skive depth, hollow point geometry and even differences in lead cores to build the recipe for Punch in .44 S&W Special.”

Federal Ammunition has been a leading producer of law enforcement ammunition for more than thirty years. Drawing on knowledge built over three decades, the company recently set out to develop a new self-defense load that would provide excellent overall performance in the .44 S&W Special chambering. This 180-grain jacketed hollow-point bullet provides a great option for common self-defense scenarios, such as an extra-heavy clothing test using ballistic gel. Punch is engineered to function equally well in both revolvers and carbines chambered for this classic cartridge.

“Shooters need a simple answer to the ‘What ammo do I need for self-defense’, question,” said Federal Handgun Ammunition Product Manager Chris Laack. “Things to consider such as function, reliable ignition, barrier performance, terminal performance, ballistics and other considerations are a lot to digest for most people. What some consumers really need to know is it will function in their gun, every time, and that it will be effective stopping a threat as quickly as possible. Punch’s .44 S&W Special is our easy answer for them.”

Most concealed carry permit holders are less concerned with factors such as barrier penetration through steel, plywood and auto glass. They are more concerned about choosing a bullet that is engineered from the ground-up to stop an attacker and work effectively in their chosen firearm. And, as the data shows, Punch bullets perform well in the tests that matter most to the average shooter. Federal has made Punch ammunition a natural choice for concealed carry.

BATON ROUGE—The Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab (LADDL) in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries (LDWF) detected Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer at the Mississippi/Louisiana border. CWD had not been detected in deer in Louisiana as of February 1, 2022, though it has been detected in 26 states, including three states bordering Louisiana. On February 4, LADDL reported a confirmed CWD case in a deer from Louisiana to LDWF. The specimen for testing came from a hunter-harvested adult buck taken on private land in Tensas Parish. After initial testing by LADDL, the specimen was sent to the National Veterinary Services Laboratories, (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa, which further confirmed the diagnosis.

LADDL received a grant of more than $380,000 entitled “Increase Capacity for Testing for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)” from the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) USDA Farm Bill for 2022. The purpose of this grant from NAHLN is to increase the CWD testing capacity in Louisiana. In the event CWD is detected in Louisiana, regional sampling rates will be dramatically expanded in an effort to determine prevalence of the disease in the affected area. Statewide CWD surveillance will increase as well. The NAHLN USDA Farm Bill funding will be used to expand LADDL’s immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing capabilities through automation and additional equipment for IHC staining to accommodate future CWD testing needs of LDWF.

CWD is an infectious, degenerative disease of cervids (deer). Animals infected with CWD do not display symptoms until the end stages of the disease and can transmit disease to other deer, making surveillance and testing for the disease in the population very important. In the 2019-2020 deer season, 173,000 Louisiana deer hunters harvested an estimated 171,000 white-tailed deer. In Louisiana, white-tailed deer herd health and disease surveillance are managed by the LDWF.

Although CWD has not been shown to be contagious to humans, the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization recommend against the human consumption of deer known to be infected with CWD. Also, it is recommended that people hunting in areas known to harbor CWD-infected deer have their deer tested for the disease prior to consuming the animals. LDWF will provide testing for hunter-harvested deer free of charge. Hunters desiring to have their harvested deer tested for CWD can contact local LDWF Field Offices to have their deer tested. 

The LDWF and LADDL have a joint interest in diseases that affect white-tailed deer, including CWD. Samples are collected from hunter-harvested deer and target deer, including symptomatic deer and pen escapes. The samples are then sent to LADDL for testing. This current USDA Farm Bill grant will allow LADDL to upgrade its prior system for CWD-testing so that it can more than triple CWD surveillance testing capacity and efficiency in Louisiana.

Deer, Elk and Turkey Calls Win Readers’ Choice Awards for 19th Consecutive Year

Primos Hunting, a pioneer in game calls and hunting accessories, has been awarded three Readers’ Choice 2022 Gold Awards by the readers of Bowhunting World® magazine. These awards highlighted Primos in the Deer Call, Elk Call and Turkey Call categories where the brand has been voted a consistent favorite by readers over the last 19 years.

One of the leading bowhunting publications around, Bowhunting World has been the destination for serious bowhunters for more than 70 years. Its readers are extremely passionate about gear, and these annual awards allow them to voice what brands they think are the best of the best.

Primos offers a full lineup of game calls trusted by bowhunters season after season. This year, Primos is introducing new “Select” line turkey calls just in time for Spring Thunder. The lineup includes four new mouth calls, the Heartbreaker™ and Lil’ Heartbreaker™ box calls, the Jackpot™ slate call, and The Freak™ slate call, which is designed to strap onto your leg for those up-close situations.

“Primos has set the Gold standard in Bowhunting World’s Readers’ Choice Awards, taking all three call categories turkey, deer, and elk each year for the past decade, and likely racking up more Gold wins than any other brand across all categories,” said Derrick Nawrocki, President of Grand View Outdoors, the publisher of Bowhunting World. “Our readers have spoken and Primos continues to get it done and deserves this high recognition.”

Mogadore, OH. After an exciting opening weekend, industry leader TenPoint Crossbows continues to be a major attraction at the 2022 Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA, Feb. 5-13. With both an exhibiting booth and a shooting lane, consumers can speak directly with TenPoint personnel, shoot the new TenPoint crossbows, and get all the information they need for their 2022 hunting season.

“The first weekend at the GAOS was extremely busy at the TenPoint booth and our shooting lane, as attendees are clearly excited by our new crossbows at multiple price levels in 2022,” said Keith Arnold, National Sales Manager. “The shooting lane has been non-stop with consumers wanting to experience the fastest crossbow in the world, our new Nitro 505, as well as our Raider 400 De-Cock which offers safe de-cocking at just $799.”

TenPoint and Wicked Ridge launched a total of 8 new crossbows in 2022. In addition to the Nitro 505 and the Raider 400 De-Cock, the company launched their Nitro 505 XERO, Nitro 505 Oracle X, Viper S400 Oracle X, Turbo S1, Titan De-Cock, and Fury 410 De-Cock crossbows.

Visit TenPoint Crossbows at the Great American Outdoor Show

Booth 1101

BONNER, Mont. – BruTrek, the maker of innovative, durable coffee gear and drinkware for the outdoors, is excited to announce the addition of its new BruTrekker Bottle for hot and cold beverages. Available in three sizes from a compact 18 ounces to a growler-size 64 ounces, the double-wall insulated BruTrekker Bottle is ideal for bringing coffee, tea, water and more along on adventures from town to the mountains and features a dual lid system for easy carrying, sipping and pouring. Building on BruTrek’s 15-year track record of success producing coffee gear and drinkware, the BruTrekker Bottle is now available $26 to $42 at https://brutrek.com.

“The BruTrekker Bottle is a terrific addition to our line of drinkware for the outdoors,” said Jess Nepstad, CEO of Planetary Design, LLC, the company that owns BruTrek. “Its rugged construction will stand up to bumping around, its double-wall insulation will keep hot beverages hot and cold beverages cold, and with three sizes there’s sure to be one that fits your taste and your adventures, from your morning coffee on the way to the trail to water for the hike, an afternoon iced tea or a growler of beer to share with friends in camp. We believe our key improvements make BruTrekker the perfect travel bottle – the last one you’ll ever need”

The BruTrekker Bottle features an innovative dual lid system that makes carrying, sipping and pouring easy.

The leak-proof top lid, which screws into either the second lid or the bottle, has a handle with rounded edges and a large opening for holding onto or fastening to a backpack. The second lid, which screws into the bottle, has a spout that’s large enough for smooth sipping and pouring, but will still keep ice contained. Use both lids or only the top lid as needed.

Double-wall stainless steel construction provides insulation for both hot and cold beverages, a textured powder coat finish in Obsidian, Red Rock and Snowflake colors offers grip and a rubber base prevents slipping, clanging and dents.

EDGEFIELD, S.C.—The National Wild Turkey Federation welcomes CZ – USA as a Longbeard Sponsor for the upcoming NWTF Convention and Sport Show, set to return Nashville Feb. 16, 2022.

“We are thrilled to be a part of the NWTF convention for the first time this year, and to be a sponsor for such a wonderful organization and event in the wonderful city of Nashville,” said a representative from CZ-USA. “The NWTF is committed to the tradition of hunting and to conservation, and we are proud to support such an important cause.”

As a Longbeard Sponsor, CZ-USA — a first-time convention sponsor and manufacturer, importer and distributor or pistols, rifles, shotguns and suppressors headquartered in Kansas City, KS — is sponsoring the event’s Hunt Auction and occupying Booth No. 1761 in the convention exhibit hall.

“We are so happy to welcome CZ-USA as a convention sponsor. Attendees will find a variety of CZ-USA firearms at our fundraising events throughout the weekend in addition to their booth in the exhibit hall. We couldn’t host such a quality event without our corporate sponsors including CZ-USA,” said Natalia Daniels, NWTF national director of corporate relations and licensing.

The NWTF Convention and Sport Show is set to begin Thursday, Feb. 17 with the Rendezvous sessions, the Kickoff Party and the opening of the Sport Show floor, which features more than 400 of the best vendors in the outdoor industry. The NWTF Sport Show runs from Thursday to Saturday in the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Convention festivities conclude with a worship service on Sunday, Feb. 20.

The premier magazine for outdoor enthusiasts interested in hunting, fishing, shooting, camping, off-roading and the outdoor culinary arts is Wheels Afield. The popular magazine and app, Wheels Afield, caters to the large and growing overland market of outdoor enthusiasts who utilize all types of vehicles — from mountain bikes and adventure motorcycles to trucks and UTVs.

Available in print on newsstands as a hard-copy magazine for $9.99, Wheels Afield also is compatible on multiple viewing devices including iPhone (iOS 13.0 or later), iPad (iOS 13.0 or later), iPod Touch (iOS 13.0 or later) and a Mac (macOS 11.0 or later and Mac with Apple M1 chip).

“Wheels Afield is in its eighth year of publication and is the most-widely distributed, bi-annual overlanding magazine,” Wheels Afield publisher Kevin Steele said. “We take tremendous pride in presenting readers with unique stories, tips and fun facts about life on the road hunting, fishing and living in the outdoors.”

The recent issue of Wheels Afield (February 8) will feature stories about the following:

For more information about acquiring a subscription to Wheels Afield, an App preview, advertising or sponsorship opportunities, visit: www.outdoorsg.com.

EDGEFIELD, S.C.—The National Wild Turkey Federation welcomes long-time partner Federal Ammunition as a Gobbler Sponsor for the upcoming NWTF Convention and Sport Show, set to return to Nashville, Feb. 16, 2022.

“Federal Ammunition and the National Wild Turkey Federation have been working hand in hand for decades,” said Jason Nash, vice president of marketing at Federal. “We are so grateful to have the opportunity to partner with them to put hunters in the field and ensure they have a place on the ground to keep this conservation legacy going. Our longstanding program that donates a portion of the proceeds from every box of Federal turkey shotshells supports these critical conservation and hunter recruitment efforts.”

As a Gobbler Sponsor, Federal — the leading manufacturer of premium ammunition based in Anoka, Minnesota — is an official NWTF licensee and a convention sponsor since 2008. For the 2022 convention, Federal is sponsoring the Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. Breakfast and occupying Booth No. 1761 in the exhibit hall. Federal’s turkey shotshells will be available for purchase in the NWTF Turkey Shoppe located at Booth No. 1201.

“Our convention is just one of many ways that Federal continues to support NWTF. We simply could not do what we do without our partners in conservation,” said Natalia Daniels, NWTF national director of corporate relations and licensing. “We are truly grateful for Federal’s support.”

The NWTF Convention and Sport Show is set to begin Thursday, Feb. 17 with the Rendezvous sessions, the Kickoff Party and the opening of the Sport Show floor, which features more than 400 of the best vendors in the outdoor industry. The NWTF Sport Show runs from Thursday to Saturday in the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Convention festivities conclude with a worship service on Sunday, Feb. 20.