Hunting and Fishing News Blog Articles

Our hunting dog is an important part of our family. We want to make sure that they are safe, just like we would want any family member taken care of. This is especially true when out in the field on a hunt. We want to make sure our dog is just as protected in the outdoors as we are from ticks, chiggers, mosquitoes and other biting insects. 

It is important to know when tick, mosquito and chigger season is in effect where you live or where you are hunting. It is also important to understand the landscape where you are hunting.  Dry, arid land does not hold mosquitoes, but river bottoms are filled with them. Ticks like shrubs and grasses which allow them to leap onto passing animals easily.  Ticks are the superman of the bug species because they can jump over 400 times their height. If humans were that strong, they could easily jump over the Empire State Building.

Of course, as a dog owner you should check your dog each day you are out. Make sure to check their ears, the folds of their skin, armpits, feet and any soft spots to make sure they are tick and bite free. 

In 2019, we discovered Ranger Ready Repellents, right around the same time we got a puppy.  On our very first trip out to hunt she came back and jumped into the car, and she was covered in ticks. We got the ticks off her once we got home, but later jumped in the truck to run an errand and saw five more ticks where she had been in the truck. We asked ourselves that if Permethrin works by killing ticks on our hunting gear and clothing, couldn’t we spray Permethrin on the cloth seats and carpets of the truck to protect ourselves and dog from any biting insects that get brought in?

Since then we’ve been regularly using the Ranger Ready’s Scent Zero P2Pak, which features their Scent Zero body-worn Picaridin and clothing-worn Permethrin repellents. Before any hunt we spray any exposed skin with their Picaridin 20% repellent, for 12 hours of protection from ticks and mosquitoes. Monthly we treat our hunting gear, clothing, cloth car seats,

RCBS®, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, congratulates precision rifle pro shooters Robert Brantley and Brandon Hembree for qualifying for the upcoming AG Cup. The match is scheduled to take place December 10, 2021, at the K&M Shooting Complex in Finger, Tennessee.

Team RCBS shooters use RCBS dies, presses, powder dispensers and more to produce the most consistent, accurate loads possible for competition shooting. This year, RCBS unveiled two new advanced powder dispensers: the ChargeMaster Link and ChargeMaster Supreme. The Link is built off the rock-solid load cell and electronics found in the popular RCBS ChargeMaster Lite, but now offers best-in-class Bluetooth® technology to make reloading easier than ever. The Supreme also features Bluetooth as well as a proprietary “Learning Mode,” which uses a unique feedback loop and algorithms to automatically adjust dispensing speeds and stop points.

The new ChargeMasters join the proven Matchmaster Powder Dispenser, RCBS’s most advanced powder dispenser for competitive shooters. The Matchmaster boasts under 20-second powder throws and up to 0.04-grain accuracy.

The AG Cup Series was created by Armageddon Gear and the Precision Rifle Series (PRS), and it consists of eight designated qualifier matches. Scores taken from the AG Cup Series are used to determine who will be invited to the final match, the AG Cup. This match is by invitation only and offers an entirely cash payout, with tens of thousands of dollars on the line. It is one of the largest monetary payout competitions in the precision rifle community.

For more information about RCBS be sure to visit RCBS.com.

This water and soil-resistant organizer comes with various accessory pouches for pens and tools, as well as an integrated map pouch.

Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., introduces the TT Map Case Large, an organizer with an integrated map pouch. Weighing in at just 9 oz. (250g.), it features hook-and-loop closures, is water and soil-resistant, and comes with various accessory pouches for pens, tools, etc. Non-permanent markers can also be used with it.

Made from Cordura® 700 den (Multicam 500 den), the TT Map Case Large measures 8 x 7.5 x 7.5 in. (20 x 19 x 2 cm). Available in Olive, Coyote, and Multicam. MSRP for Olive and Coyote $30.95; Multicam $34.95.

Click to see Vol. 3 of the Tasmanian Tiger digital catalog here. Find a local dealer here for any of the exciting Tasmanian Tiger products.

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The National Deer Association (NDA) November Beer and Deer Webinar will feature Dr. Gino D’Angelo, Assistant Professor of Deer Ecology and Management at University of Georgia. Supporters can tune in today, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. EST for this month’s episode – Drugs and Tasers: Research to Train the Next Class of Deer Managers. To register for this, and other NDA Beer & Deer webinars, please visit the Beer & Deer webpage at DeerAssociation.com. 

“Dr. D’Angelo is a wealth of information and seriously heavy hitter when it comes to everything deer knowledge and the science behind it,” said NDA President and CEO, Nick Pinizzotto. “He has been there and done that in the world of deer and we are thrilled to host him for this episode. As always, we encourage our supporters and listeners to tune in and not miss out on this great information.”

Dr. D’Angelo earned his B.S. degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science from the Pennsylvania State University. He served as a biological aide with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and with the Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit working on various white-tailed deer research projects. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Wildlife Ecology and Management from the University of Georgia examining multiple aspects of white-tailed deer biology.

D’Angelo is a Certified Wildlife Biologist and worked for five years with the United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services where he assisted government agencies, communities and private landowners to resolve conflicts with wildlife. For four years, D’Angelo served as the Deer Project Leader for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources where he was responsible for conducting management and research of white-tailed deer and elk statewide. His research focuses on the ecology and management of deer species. He and his students conduct studies aimed at improving deer population management, guiding science-driven management by state and federal agencies, mitigation of deer-human conflicts and enhancing knowledge of deer anatomy and physiology.

Join NDA the second Wednesday of every month to sit in with NDA’s staff and guests as they cover a topic related to deer hunting, habitat management, or the latest in deer research. Additionally, each episode includes a message from Nick Pinizzotto where he discusses everything from behind-the-scenes business at NDA, to important updates in grassroots conservation, advocacy and hunter recruitment efforts.

Start the Christmas season off in a BIG way with a chance to win products from BHA every day from Dec. 13 – 24, 2021.

Big Horn Armory (BHA), makers of big-bore firearms, is pleased to announce it has launched a special 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway to celebrate the season of giving. Entrants will have the opportunity to win great prizes from BHA every night for twelve nights, starting on Dec. 13 and concluding on Dec. 24, 2021, at 11:59 pm EST. Prizes include a BHA logo hat, t-shirt, AR500 five and nine-round magazines, sling, scabbard, butt cuff, or some combination thereof. The prize of the day will be announced in the daily 12 Days of Christmas Facebook, Instagram, MeWe, LinkedIn, Twitter, Locals, or Parler post, as well as the daily e-blast.

There are eight ways to enter the Big Horn Armory 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway:

1.  Like our daily 12 Days of Christmas Facebook post and tag three friends in the comment section.
2.  Like our daily 12 Days of Christmas Instagram post and tag three friends in the comment section.
3.  Like our daily 12 Days of Christmas MeWe post and tag three friends in the comment section.
4.  Like our daily 12 Days of Christmas LinkedIn post and tag three friends in the comment section.
5.  Like our daily 12 Days of Christmas Tweet on Twitter and tag three friends in a reply tweet.
6.  Like our daily 12 Days of Christmas Parler post and tag three friends in the comment section.
7.  Like our daily 12 Days of Christmas Locals post and tag three friends in the comment section.
8.  Reply to our daily 12 Days of Christmas email with “I want to win!”

Enter daily as the prize packages will only get better the closer Christmas gets! One winner will be randomly selected each day from all the qualifying entries and contacted by direct message on any social media platform or via email.

Minutes ago, the U.S. House of Representatives delivered a significant victory for America’s sportsmen and women with the successful passage of H.R. 5608, the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act – one of the top wildlife conservation priorities for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). The passage of H.R. 5608 under suspension, less than two months after the bill was introduced, demonstrates the significant level of strong bipartisan support for this critical legislation.

For years, CSF has been working to develop a coordinated and comprehensive piece of legislation to combat Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) with leading representatives from hunting conservation groups, wildlife science professionals, and vested stakeholders. After numerous strategy discussions, these efforts lead to a coordinated approach with the offices of Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members Reps. Kind and Thompson who are championing H.R. 5608.

Specifically, the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act will help address CWD by authorizing $70 million annually from Fiscal Year 2022 to Fiscal Year 2028 to be split evenly between CWD research and management efforts. Of this, $35 million will be dedicated annually for CWD research to develop testing methods, enhance detection efforts, better understand genetic resistance, among others. The remaining $35 million will be used for the management of CWD by prioritizing funding for state and tribal wildlife agencies that have the highest incidence of CWD, are demonstrating the most significant commitments to combatting CWD, are facing the greatest risk of new CWD cases, and more.

CWD represents one of the most pressing challenges facing wildlife managers, largely due to the general lack of information related to the disease. For example, even though research suggests that CWD is transmitted directly from one animal to another through bodily fluids and issues, the exact transmission pathways remain unclear. Furthermore, the progression of the disease is extremely slow and may not result in animals becoming symptomatic for several years after infection occurs.

“CSF applauds the House for moving quickly to pass the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act – a thoughtful, bipartisan, and meaningful piece of legislation to combat one of the most pressing wildlife conservation challenges, CWD,” said CSF President and CEO Jeff Crane. “Thanks to the leadership of Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Reps. Kind and Thompson, the House passage of this bill marks the most significant progress a comprehensive piece of legislation to address this issue has made, and we encourage the Senate to quickly follow suit.”

Booth 41921

Huntsville, AL – Advanced Armament Company, known as “The Silent Authority” and the pioneering leader in firearm sound suppression since 1994, will present its new product line to dealers, distributors, and industry members at the 2022 SHOT show in Las Vegas January 18-21. The company will display at booth #41921 on Level 1 of the Venetian Expo Center.

Advanced Armament Company (AAC) is excited to see familiar faces and build new partnerships at SHOT Show 2022. This year, AAC will be launching multiple new premium-performance suppressors for the modern military warfighter, defense professionals, and shooting enthusiasts. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the booth and learn why AAC is a trusted brand to offer their consumers.

The AAC booth will be staffed with suppressor industry professionals, including Senior Program Manager Ben Bachmeier, driving forward product engineering, manufacturing, and customer service satisfaction under the newly established Advanced Armament Company brand.

“AAC is dedicated to the highest quality of customer service; starting with the quality of our employees experience and knowledge, to our delivery of product.” says Advanced Armament Company’s Director of Sales, Malcolm Johnson. “As leaders in sound suppression, we continue to offer purpose designed suppressors that are engineered and manufactured to be adaptable, lightweight, and quiet. We are looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and creating new relationships at this year’s SHOT Show.”

Many anglers like the efficiency of using a snap to affix their chosen lure to their fishing line. It makes swaps quick and easy and can even enhance the lure’s action by allowing it to affect a wider gait. Others, however, shudder at the idea of even the smallest piece of additional hardware. They want their lures to be natural and free-flowing.

Who’s right?

Well, they both are.

It’s all about efficiency, performance and confidence. When choosing whether to use a snap, try to figure out how you can best achieve a combination of those three factors, and you’re well on your way to maximizing your fish-catching success.

Fortunately, for anglers who prefer or otherwise need a snap, SPRO offers a complete selection of tools that won’t break the bank, inhibit your lures or fail unnecessarily. They start with the easy-to-operate Duo Locks in sizes from 0 to 06, rated up to an impressive 240 lbs. of strength. Whether you’re fishing in freshwater or saltwater, using a jig, a crankbait or a topwater, this tool will allow rocket-fast bait swaps while allowing you to remain confident in the integrity of your offerings.

The NWTF is proud to be working on various conservation projects with the Michigan Army National Guard on the 147,000-acre Camp Grayling Military Base. Conservation projects range from tree plantings to creating wildlife openings that benefit both wildlife and US Military operations. However, the NWTF Beaver Creek Chapter and Michigan State Chapter are proud to add a disabled veteran’s hunt to all the great conservation work the NWTF is accomplishing with Camp Grayling and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources on the US’s largest National Guard base.

The inaugural disabled veterans hunt was led by NWTF’s Beaver Creek Chapter volunteers, NWTF R3 Coordinator Steve Sharp,  NWTF District Biologist Ryan Boyer and Camp Grayling and MDNR staff. Like most NWTF mentored deer hunts, the event began with a thorough overview of how to hunt white-tailed deer, including where to place an ethical shot, safety protocol, how to track a deer and more.

“This event was much more than a mentored hunt,” Boyer said. “It was an outlet for these veterans to share their experiences in the military and join in camaraderie through the outdoors. This was an enriching experience for mentors and mentees alike.”

After the learning seminar, the veterans went hunting that evening and the following morning, harvesting multiple does and bucks.

“One veteran shot two deer and donated one of his to another veteran that wasn’t able to harvest one,” Boyer said. “The fellowship was resonant with this group. Our local chapter volunteers helped provide the meals, cooking a great dinner for everyone on the first night, and they ordered pizza the second, spending time and sharing stories over great meals long after both hunts had ended.”

Legal Defense for Self Defense®

U.S. LawShield®, industry leader and America’s largest provider of Legal Defense for Self Defense®  coverage, announces their brand ambassador partnership with world champion pistol shooter Jessie Harrison. Through the collaboration, Harrison will utilize her platforms to teach people about the advantages of U.S. LawShield, firearm safety, and personal responsibility.

“Partnering with Jessie Harrison is a win for our customers and for us,” said P.J. Hermosa, CEO of U.S. LawShield. “Not only is she one of the most accomplished competition shooters in the world, but she’s also a fierce Second Amendment advocate and a teacher. We’re thrilled to have her on our team.”

“I’m very excited to continue my relationship with U.S. LawShield and look forward to promoting and sharing the brand,” stated Harrison. “Now more than ever, the Second Amendment needs protection, along with those who exercise that right. I’m so confident in U.S. LawShield that I’ll be speaking about it in my classes and seminars around the country. There’s not a better program available for legal defense, and I believe every gun owner should be a member!” she said.

Harrison will appear at events on behalf of U.S. LawShield throughout 2022 and participate in advertisements and social media content. Stay tuned for an exclusive U.S. LawShield video series featuring Harrison’s educational tips on firearm safety fundamentals, marksmanship, and shooting advice. The series will premiere on YouTube during the first quarter of 2022.

Gamakatsu® has developed a new case that allows anglers to carry large bulky items that are difficult to store. The new G-Box 3700D2 Deep Utility Case delivers more storage in a familiar footprint, adding utility to their existing tackle storage systems.

The G-Box 3700D2 Deep Utility Case features an open box layout with no dividers so anglers can easily stash bulky items like pliers, de-hooking tools, or bulk soft plastics. The hard shell keeps items protected, while the single-hand, easy-open lid clasp allows for easy access. In addition, the lid’s tight tolerances ensure even small items can’t work their way out when the boat encounters some chop or the road turns rough. 

The standard 14 x 9 x 3.2-inch size of the G-Box 3700D2 means it will stash easily in existing systems so anglers can expand the usefulness of tackle bags or their boat’s storage cubbies. Use the 3700D2 to organize that heap of soft plastics, or get all of those rigging tools in one place to make them easier to find.

They can go from the garage to the boat with ease, so anglers never have to leave a valuable item behind. 

Pick up Gamakatsu’s new G-Box 3700D2 Deep Utility Case and organize items that are challenging to store all in one place, with the protection and utility of a standard-sized tackle box. 

Today’s hunter has much better odds than those who hunted mammoths, and the prey is much easier to carry, too. It’s not just skills that have improved, however. The modern hunter has more tools and technologies available to them than ever before. 

You can elevate your hunting game with these revolutionary technologies, from smart maps to scent-controlled apparel. Tech tools and methods make hunting easier and more fun than you could imagine. Add one, two, or even all of these upgrades to your hunting gear and come back from your next hunting trip more successful than ever before.

EMF-blocking apparel

EMF-blocking apparel is an excellent way to mask the natural electromagnetic waves that your body emits when you move or contract muscles. Animals use these invisible energy cues to alert them of predators and hunters in the area, so being able to block these emissions will give you a better shot at maintaining the element of surprise. To learn more about this and other technologies, visit providers like HECS® Hunting.

Smart maps

Smart maps are an incredible way to take advantage of all the advancements of GPS technology. Now, you can find apps that provide smart maps of hunting areas. Some even include overlays on top of satellite images so you can understand the area you’re hunting in from a wider perspective while you trek through tree coverage.

Thermal vision

Thermal imaging technology was once limited to government and military use, but it is becoming more available to civilians and gaining popularity among hunters. Products like a pocket-sized thermal binocular can help hunters like you see in total darkness or despite poor weather conditions. 

Brownells is proud to announce it has become a Benefactor Member of the Firearms Policy Coalition Constitution Alliance.

Brownells joins other well-known firearms industry companies such as Daniel Defense and Silencer Shop to stand with the Firearms Policy Coalition in defense and support of constitutionally-guaranteed Second Amendment rights for all Americans.

Founded in 2015, the FPC’s main mission is to protect and defend constitutional rights—especially the right to keep and bear arms— often by filing lawsuits against egregious anti-gun-rights laws and regulations.

Recently, FPC filed a lawsuit challenging the unconstitutional New Jersey restrictions and local practices that prevent its residents from exercising their right to carry loaded handguns in public for self-defense. Additionally, FPC has recently filed lawsuits in Nevada, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Illinois, and Tennessee.

“FPC has stood in the Breach to defend our 2A rights for years. They have stacked up an impressive list of legal wins that keeps the individual right to bear arms alive in America,” said Brownells Chairman Pete Brownell.  “Now is the time to double down in supporting our Second Amendment Rights by supporting FPC.”

WHAT: This Sunday, Dec. 5, NBC will broadcast a special one-hour presentation of the Johnny Morris Bass Pro Shops U.S. Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships.

The tournament is a first-of-its-kind amateur fishing tournament offering the largest payout in freshwater fishing history. 350 teams of amateur anglers, fishing legends and celebrities were hosted by Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wildness Resort, on Table Rock Lake from Nov. 19-21.

The national broadcast is anticipated to garner the largest television audience in the history of bass fishing, while featuring dramatic highlights from the epic three-day National Championship that ended with fishing buddies and Auburn University students – Logan Parks and Tucker Smith – claiming the $1 million first-place prize. Highlights will also include the announcement of the Johnny Morris Happy Fishin’ Kids Contest and Missouri Veterans Fishin’ Contest winners, where 13 youth anglers from around the country and two veterans from Bass Pro Shops’ home state of Missouri received brand-new Bass Tracker Classic XL boats.

B-roll and photos from the Bass Pro Shops US Open can be found  here for download (please credit: “Bass Pro Shops” if used).

WHEN: Sunday, December 5, from 4 – 5 p.m. CT on NBC

The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), the leading advocate for sportsmen and women in the political arena, and the Boone and Crockett Club (B&C), America’s pioneers of conservation, announced a formal partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the Boone and Crockett Club’s 134th Annual Meeting in New Orleans. Defining and establishing a recognized partnership between CSF and B&C – at the state, regional and national levels – will benefit each organization by leveraging the unique expertise and resources of the other through collaboration.

Both CSF and B&C are positioned to advance conservation goals that benefit America’s sportsmen and women. The establishment of a coordinated working relationship provides an opportunity to combine the power of CSF’s sportsmen’s caucus infrastructure and expertise with B&C’s influential network of conservation professionals and regular members across the country. 

Through the partnership, CSF will work closely with B&C to identify and track legislation that affects the conservation of our nation’s natural resources. Working together, both organizations will leverage their reach, resources, and expertise to facilitate a strategic path forward on federal, state, and regional policy issues to advance shared goals.

The adoption of the B&C-CSF MOU represents the evolution of a decades-long working relationship between the two organizations that has produced numerous wins for sportsmen and women. Most recently, the two organizations worked successfully in advancing a number of legislative wins including the enactment of the Great American Outdoors Act, establishment of a HuntFish30x30 coalition, passage of an anti-poaching bill in Oregon and the enactment of HB 647 which restructures the costs of Montana non-resident hunting licenses. 

“CSF and the Boone and Crockett Club are no strangers to one another having been in the trenches, working together for many years, as we both recognize the immense contributions of America’s hunters and anglers to conservation,” said CSF president and CEO Jeff Crane. “We are excited to establish a formal partnership to foster and further conservation interests of this nation’s great outdoor traditions.” 

German Precision Optics (GPO) USA, is pleased to announce that it has been named as the official optics of the Archery Shooters Association (ASA) for third consecutive year. Created in 1993, and the world’s premier 3D archery federation and tournament host, the ASA will kick off its 2022 season on February 24-27 in Foley, Ala.

“We are proud to be the official optics of the ASA for another year,” said Mike Jensen, president & CEO of GPO USA. “We see so much growth in this sport. It is such an amazing opportunity for both GPO and ASA.

“GPO continues to be a leader in the engineering, design and development of premium binoculars and rangefinders, with products that are clearly setting new standards. These optics are the perfect match for 3-D shooters and archers alike. We look forward to a great relationship with ASA, its shooters and an even stronger presence at the tournaments in the coming year,” continued Jensen.

GPO will have a booth showcasing its newest products at all ASA tournaments and will offer special pricing on select products to all participants. Be sure to stop by the booth at the tournaments to see what is new.

Each ASA tournament consists of a course with 20 3-D animal targets. Each animal has scoring in rings which are worth 14,12, 10 or eight points. Depending on the class of competition, the targets can be set at a designated distance or at unknown yardages. Shooters can use binoculars to view the targets but cannot use any devices that give them distances.

Columbia, MO – MidwayUSA Foundation recently hosted its first sporting clays tournament to benefit youth shooting sports.  Held on November 19th at the impressive CMP Marksmanship Park in Talladega, Alabama, Day of Clays was not only a success for the 85 competitors, but every dollar raised will benefit youth shooting sports.  In total, the event raised over $70,000 and an additional $20,000 was added through a special match offered by MidwayUSA Foundation. G. Scott Reynolds, MidwayUSA Foundation Executive Director said, “I could not be happier with the turnout, community support, and money raised to support our youth shooting teams!  It was an exciting day of shooting and camaraderie, just what we hoped for in our first-ever in-person fundraising event!”

Attendee and MidwayUSA Foundation influencer, Makayla Scott, shared her experience. “I had an extraordinary time at the MidwayUSA Foundation’s Day of Clays shoot in Talladega! This event was certainly a wonderful way to help our shooting team’s endowment account, and it helped hundreds of youth shooters from so many different places fund their team and grow our amazing sport. A huge thank you to the MidwayUSA Foundation!” 

All donations made to MidwayUSA Foundation benefit the specific endowment of the donor’s choice and this event was no different.  Every squad registration doubled as a donation to the youth shooting endowment of the participant’s choice.  Event participants also enjoyed side games throughout the day, including long bird and wobble trap, and purchased sweepstakes tickets to benefit the endowment of their choice. Thanks to industry sponsors, sweepstakes and side game prizes included Federal Premium Ammunition, a CZ-USA shotgun, a FAIR shotgun, a Walther pistol, a Crosman air rifle, and Vortex scopes. The grand prize awarded was an M1 Garand. The HOA shooter and the top squads of the day were awarded belt buckles and additional prizes generously donated by sponsors.

“Our participants not only made a difference by contributing to their favorite youth shooting team, but they had a great time doing it!  It was a joy to see the variety of shooters that joined us. I saw high school shooting squads, college squads, new shotgun shooters, and professional level shooters enjoying their time at this world class CMP facility,” added G. Scott Reynolds.  Professional shooter, Dave Miller of CZ-USA, also performed an exciting trick shooting exhibition to entertain attendees.  Check out more photos from the Day of Clays event on MidwayUSA Foundation’s website. 

Top shooters
High Overall:  James Powell [Ty Ty, GA]
First Place Squad:  Flint River Academy [Woodbury, GA]
Team Members:  Seab Massey, Cole Grizzaffe, Eli Perrin, Mason Williams
Second Place Squad:  Utility Trailer Sales of Alabama [Birmingham, AL]
Team Members:  Adam McNutt, Joel McNutt, Zack Calhoun, Cody Sikes
Third Place Squad: South Carolina Youth Shooting Foundation [Florence, SC]
Team Members:  Nicholas Wise, McCants Aull, Brandon Smith, Alex Miller

Lafayette, LA – Grey Man Tactical is proud to announce the #401 Backpack RMP Insert – Universal Concealed Carry Package. Travel in style with your favorite bag knowing your everyday carry items are concealed and easily accessible for whatever life throws your way.

The pre-configured Universal Concealed Carry Package features the Backpack RMP Insert to provide added stability to any bag, while keeping the contents of your backpack hidden. Finding the correct RMP for your bag is made simple with over twenty different sizes to choose from.

Pre-configured Universal Concealed Carry Package with Backpack RMP Insert includes:

QTY 1 – Backpack RMP [Rigid MOLLE Panel] of your choice

QTY 1 – Universal Pistol Holster – MOLLE

Federal Ammunition is proud to announce a new limited availability monthly subscription service has been added to its robust eCommerce capability. With this new service, consumers can subscribe to receive five boxes of ammunition to be delivered to their door step every month with a 12-month service commitment. This new service includes free shipping for all subscription orders.

“We are very excited to launch this new service which is loaded with benefits for our online customers,” said Jason Nash, Federal’s VP of Marketing. “Interested consumers should visit our web site to learn all the details of the new program. At the time of the subscription service launch, available calibers at the initial rollout will be 9mm, 40 S&W and 45 Auto, with possible expansion into other loads and cartridge options, pending market demand.”

Since early 2020, continual enhancements have been made to update Federal’s web site. This includes increased functionality and enhanced product search to help people find what they’re looking for faster. An industry first loyalty program offers online shoppers the chance to get exclusive merchandise for points and new products and merchandise are added regularly.

For more information on all products and online services from Federal or to shop online, visit  www.federalpremium.com.

Available exclusively at Lowe’s, the new Char-Broil Cruise Gas Grill is the first of its kind, allowing grillers to set and maintain a cooking temperature

For over seven decades, Char-Broil has been one of the most trusted names in outdoor cooking by offering innovative products that make grilling enjoyable for everyone, no matter their skill level. Now, Char-Broil welcomes grillers to the next generation of gas grilling with the Char-Broil Cruise Gas Grill — the first gas grill that can set and maintain a cooking temperature from start to finish.

The Cruise gas grill (MSRP $699) features Cruise Control Technology which sets and maintains a cooking temperature from start to finish using the digital control dial — replacing high, medium or low knobs. The grill’s built-in auto-calibration keeps the heat consistent as you cook, allowing you to grill things in a way you never thought possible. The result is an unprecedented level of temperature control.

“The Cruise gas grill is the first gas grill of its kind to put this kind of temperature control into the hands of grillers,” says Mark Werner, president and CEO of Char-Broil. “People have come to believe that all gas grills are the same and that working hard to manage heat variations has to be part of the outdoor cooking process. We believe in ‘grilling smarter, not harder,’ so we’ve created a grill that is capable of producing reliable and consistent cooking temperatures, allowing people to spend more time enjoying every aspect of backyard cooking.”

In addition to total temperature control, the Cruise gas grill also features: