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Late yesterday, the House of Representatives voted to pass the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684), delivering a significant victory to the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and the sporting-conservation community. Having passed the Senate on August 10 on a strong bipartisan vote of 69-30, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act awaits to be signed into law by President Biden.

For the last two years, CSF has been championing the sporting-conservation community’s infrastructure priorities through various Congressional policy briefings, numerous community sign-on letters, and direct outreach to members of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC). Most recently, CSF organized a letter that was sent to House Leadership, which was signed by more than 35 of the nation’s leading hunting and fishing organizations in strong support of the historic investments contained in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

As a result of these efforts, this bipartisan bill will help provide over $40 billion in funding to support targeted fish and wildlife habitat conservation projects, enhance public access to our federal public lands, and help spur near-term job creation across the nation by:

“The passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is the culmination of years of hard work and outreach,” said CSF President and CEO Jeff Crane. “This historic bill would not be possible without the commitment and leadership of members in the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, who recognize the important role our nation’s infrastructure systems play in habitat conservation, hunting and fishing access, and our outdoor recreation economy.”

CSF will work with the Administration to ensure this bill is signed into law by President Biden.

From Crossbow Specific to Budget-Friendly, Rinehart Has a Durable Bag Target for Every Shooter

Janesville, WI — Rinehart Targets®, makers of the Best Archery Targets in the World is proud to offer its customers a wide range of bag target options for every shooting need and budget. Choose from the company’s original Rhino Bag Target, its popular Crossbow Bag or its newest budget-friendly Badger Bag. All three Rinehart Bag Targets deliver unmatched stopping power at every level.

“With the addition of our new entry-level Badger Bag this year, we truly have a quality bag target for every shooter and budget available in the line,” said James McGovern, President of Rinehart Targets. “Whether you’re new to the sport or are a long-time archer, Rinehart’s durable bag targets will help you get those practice reps in.”

Rinehart’s original Rhino Bag Target is constructed with superior materials when compared to competitor polypropylene bags that can quickly deteriorate from the sun’s UV rays. Each Rhino Bag is equipped with Rinehart’s Dual Layered Power Band Technology for the ultimate in stopping power. This means the bag was carefully crafted with five layers of quality materials, each specifically designed to enhance the bag’s performance. It starts with an outer shell of durable polyester, which is the most UV stable protection. Second layer in features a polypropylene wrap for long-term arrow durability. The bag’s third layer is a plastic cover providing a waterproof barrier from the elements. The fourth layer is a cut foam blend which allows for easy, single-arm arrow removal. Finally, the fifth inner layer is a burlap center, which is the bag’s arrow stopping core. All five layers combine for unmatched stopping power and long-lasting durability that few bag targets possess, easily handling shots from both compound bows and crossbows.

Rhino Bags come in three sizes: 18-inch (18-inches height x 18-inches length), 22-inch (22-inches height x 22-inches length) and 26-inch (26-inches height x 26-inches length). Two shooting sides are available to suit all needs and scenarios, from long distance zones on one side to smaller zones on the flip side for further honing shooting skills.

Bill reauthorizes the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund and much more

Late Friday, November 5, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which includes $550 billion in infrastructure funding that supports some of ASA’s top legislative priorities that address conservation and sportfishing. These investments will create jobs, conserve the aquatic environment and preserve one of our nation’s most cherished pastimes. After passing the Senate earlier this year, the bill now heads to the desk of President Biden, who is expected to sign it into law.

“After many months of intense negotiations, the sportfishing industry is pleased that Congress has advanced many of our top priorities as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. These investments in fisheries conservation and access reflect the growing recognition among policymakers that outdoor recreation in general, and recreational fishing specifically, is a major economic driver,” said Mike Leonard, the American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) vice president of Government Affairs. 

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes provisions that directly benefit ASA’s membership including reauthorization of the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. Funded in part by the federal excise tax on fishing equipment, the trust fund is the backbone of state-based aquatic resource conservation, benefitting all U.S. states and territories. Champions of the reauthorization were U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) and Garret Graves (R-La.).

The bill also authorizes $1 billion for the National Culvert Removal, Replacement and Restoration Program, a landmark program that will address challenges with hundreds of culverts around the country that block upstream migrations of anadromous fish such as salmon, steelhead and sturgeon. Championed by Senators Cantwell and Wicker, this program will substantially invest in culvert restoration and benefit recreational fishing opportunities that are dependent on anadromous fish passage and recovery efforts.

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced Remington Firearms (RemArms), America’s oldest firearms manufacturer, will locate its global headquarters and open a new advanced manufacturing operation as well as a world-class research and development center in LaGrange, Georgia. Through these projects, RemArms will invest $100 million and create 856 jobs over a five-year period in Troup County.

“Georgia’s firearms industry is responsible for thousands of jobs and millions of dollars of investment in our communities,” said Governor Kemp. “I am a proud owner of some of Remington’s first-class product, and now, I am excited to welcome them to their new home in the Peach State. As yet another big manufacturing win for our state, I look forward to seeing the oldest firearms manufacturer in America thrive in Georgia’s pro-business environment.”

Founded in 1816, Remington Firearms is one of the United States’ largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. Several of the company’s strategic products will be manufactured in Georgia. The new headquarters will also become home to an innovative research and development center.

“We are very excited to come to Georgia, a state that not only welcomes business but enthusiastically supports and welcomes companies in the firearms industry,” said Ken D’Arcy, RemArms CEO. “Between the support we’ve received from the state and from Scott Malone and Kelley Bush of the City of LaGrange Economic Development Authority, we cannot wait to expand our company in Georgia. Everyone involved in this process has shown how important business is to the state and how welcoming they are to all business, including the firearms industry.”

The company will be hiring for positions in production, operations, engineering, and management, as well as careers in HR, finance, and administration in Remington’s onsite executive offices. For more information, please visit www.remarms.com.

Customers of America’s Premier Outdoor Retailer to Support Folds of Honor this Veterans Day, Every Hometown Hero to Receive Legendary Salute in Appreciation

SPRINGFIELD, MO – Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are proud to partner with customers during the week of Veteran’s Day to support Folds of Honor, a renowned organization that pays tribute to the profound sacrifice of fallen and disabled servicemen and women. During the week of Veterans Day, November 7th – 13th, customers at all U.S. Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s locations will have the chance to “round-up at the register,” with 100 percent of proceeds going to support Folds of Honor and the educational opportunities they provide.

Additionally, in special recognition of Veterans Day, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are doubling their normally offered “Legendary Salute” discount. Veterans and members of the military will receive 10 percent off their purchases November 11-14. And, to honor Hometown Heroes from across the country, this discount will be made available to all first responders and law enforcement officers.

“Our entire company takes tremendous pride in honoring and saluting the service of our veterans and members of the armed forces,” said Johnny Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops. “This Veterans Day, we are humbled to be able to support a great organization like Folds of Honor. Because of their dedication, the sacrifice of our nation’s veterans is honored through education – an everlasting tribute to their service. We appreciate all of our nation’s veterans and groups like Folds of Honor for their work to support our military.”

“We will also pause and say thank you to our country’s Hometown Heroes this week,” Morris continued. “Extending a Legendary Salute to law enforcement officers and first responders over the weekend will serve as a small demonstration of our gratitude for their service as well. May God bless and keep all of America’s heroes!”

OKLAHOMA CITY – At the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2021 Oklahoma Games and Highpower Rifle Matches, past champion Keith Schachle, 63, of Brooks, Georgia, returned to the plains of Oklahoma after a year off from the event to claim overall wins in all of the Garand, Springfield, Vintage and Modern Military matches – including a new Oklahoma Games record score of 295-5X in the Modern Military course. His outstanding showing allowed him to later take home both the Three-Gun and Four-Gun Aggregate honors, earning yet another record in the latter, with a score of 1155-34X.

The 2021 Oklahoma CMP Games and Highpower Rifle Matches were held Oct. 17-24, at the Oklahoma City Gun Club. Over 400 entries covered the ranges in a variety of modern and vintage military rifle and pistol matches held throughout the week. The Highpower event added both team and individual service rifle matches for competitors, with the chance to earn EIC (Excellence-In-Competition) points.

Schachle made his first trip to the Oklahoma Games in 2019, where he claimed the Three- and Four-Gun Aggregates along with the Springfield and Garand Match events. The weather during that initial trip challenged him – with what he claimed to be the worst wind he had ever competed in, at the time. Luckily for competitors at the 2021 Oklahoma event, conditions greatly improved and even made for an enjoyable experience.

“It was probably the best weather we’ve ever had in Oklahoma,” said Steve Cooper, CMP’s education and training manager who has traveled to every Oklahoma Games since the event was added to the CMP schedule a decade ago.

The 2021 event happened to occur right after a stream of tornadoes hit the area, leaving a beautiful window of weather for competitors, staff and guests. Another occurrence that made the 2021 Oklahoma Games unique was the appearance of a few interesting rifles not commonly seen on the firing line during the Garand/Springfield/Vintage/Modern Military (GSMM) matches.

Easton Archery, the world’s largest arrow company, is expanding and increasing capacity at their Salt Lake City, Utah manufacturing facilities. Recent investments in people, equipment, and facilities have allowed Easton to greatly increase output to meet the demand for Easton products.  

The strong demand for archery products has been challenging in the current environment of labor shortages and supply chain difficulties.  The recent investments made by Easton put it in a better position to meet the needs of retailers and consumers moving forward.  “It’s exciting to see the incredible growth and excitement surrounding archery.  Easton’s top priority is to help ensure we have the capability and capacity to meet this demand and continue providing quality products and superior service.” said Easton President Aaron Lucky. “In the current environment this takes significant investment and effort which we believe will better position us to meet the needs of our customers in the future.”

“We expect 2022 to be another busy year for everyone in the archery industry. We have a new arrow coming out, our Sonic 6.0 series, that will be made in the USA at our Utah factory that we expect will be a popular addition to our line. This expansion to the carbon facility is part of our continued effort to be a great partner for our retailers,” said Tyson Yates, Easton’s Director of Sales.

Easton’s Salt Lake City factory, distribution center, and office headquarters total approximately 164,000 square feet over two neighboring buildings, with an additional facility located in Indiana representing another 43,000 square feet used for fletching arrows and distribution.

For more information, visit www.EastonArchery.com  

American start-up company ROCT Outdoor® is proud to debut its game-changing hammock that features new and innovative technology and unprecedented versatility into a growing product market.

“Seeing the hammocks hit the market and experiencing the initial response from customers is extremely gratifying,” said owner and co-founder Deb Seyfert. “As the company was built on an idea our son developed in his high school entrepreneur class, its launch is the embodiment of the American Dream.”

ROCT Outdoor (pronounced “rocked”) is a small, family-owned company breaking into a dynamic market by developing a product that changes the hammocking game on hot and sweaty days. As outdoor enthusiasts, the ROCT Outdoor Team knows it can be difficult finding comfort in the elements. The ROCT Outdoor 3-N-1 AirFLOW Hammock System was born to solve the problem of temperature management in a class of its own.

“Our hammocks are truly different in design and perfect for the backyard or backcountry,” noted Seyfert. “Designed for everyone from campers, hikers, hunters, and explorers or just who likes to get off the beaten path, our hammocks are perfect for the casual outdoorsman.”

The 3-N-1 Single AirFLOW Mesh Hammock System: Perfect for one person and designed for comfort and versatility in all seasons, the AirFLOW Mesh is a durable, soft fabric constructed to provide cool solutions in warm weather. When the temperatures drop, parachute nylon can be added to block wind and provide insulation against the elements. The hammocks can be hung separately, or combined, and arrive in a compact, easily transported string bag.

One random winner will receive $6,000 worth of Lyman® and Mark 7® products from Lyman Products. Only 22 days left to sign up to win between Nov. 1 – 29, 2021.

What one lucky winner will receive:

An Apex10 – 10 Station Loading Machine complete with a Mechanical Powder Measure
Mark 7® 11” High Speed Case Feeder
Autodrive
Mr. Bullet Feeder®
Lyman® Pro Die Set

Altogether, a $6,000 value

The Apex 10 manual press operates so smoothly it feels like an automated press! That’s because it was designed with automation in mind. It features a solid cast 10-station toolhead to enable one-pass loading, our all-new Mark 7 Case Feeder, a Mechanical Powder Measure, our new, shuttle-disk priming system, ambidextrous operation, and so much more. Watch the Mark 7 Apex 10 in action by clicking on the video image above.

With a focused drive to support the next generation of waterfowl hunters, Ducks Unlimited has renewed its sponsorship of the  Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP), increasing its support as a new Gold Level sponsor.

“Conservation has been supported by hunters and the shooting sports for generations in America,” said Justin Aycock, Manager of Youth Engagement Programs. “Ducks Unlimited is proud to support SCTP’s mission to develop the next generation of sporting clay shooters. SCTP’s focus on youth shooting sports aligns with DU’s R3 engagement, focused on fostering the next generation of hunters and conservationists.”

“The history of clay target sports can be directly traced back to hunters wanting to hone their skills,” said SCTP National Director, Tom Wondrash. “A significant portion of our athletes, coaches, and families participate in hunting and we really appreciate the support of Ducks Unlimited with their increased sponsorship of the SCTP. Their presence at the 2021 National Championships further enhanced the event and got some of those folks who don’t hunt interested and wanting to know where to begin. The Ducks Unlimited T.R.A.P. program showcases their dedication to our youth teams with meaningful, no cost fundraising packages that are fantastic tools to help grow these teams.”

About the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is 501(c)(3) public charity responsible for all aspects of the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) across the United States. SCTP and SASP are youth development programs in which adult coaches and other volunteers use shooting sports to teach and to demonstrate sportsmanship, responsibility, honesty, ethics, integrity, teamwork, and other positive life skills.

GRINNELL, Iowa (November 8, 2021) Brownells will donate a percentage of sales during Veterans Day week to Special Operations Wounded Warriors, a 501(c)3 charity dedicated to helping Purple Heart recipients of the Special Operations community.

Starting Monday, November 8, and lasting through Sunday, November 14, Brownells will track purchases made at www.Brownells.com and give 4% of those sales up to a total donation amount of $175,000 to the veterans’ charity.

SOWW’s main mission is to provide therapeutic outdoor experiences to wounded veterans from the various Special Operations forces of the United States military. SOWW also offers other services and counseling to both Special Operations veterans and their families.

“SOWW does great work to help people who have put everything on the line for us and our country,” said Vice President of Marketing Ryan Repp. “Brownells has supported SOWW for a long time, and we are proud to keep finding ways to help them help our Special Operations veterans.”

To learn more, and see short video interviews with veterans who have benefited from SOWW’s efforts, visit the Brownells SOWW page. 

Capt. Brian Barrera Details a Dynamic Gulf Coast Fishery

Shimano School returns on Tuesday, November 9, with another informative and entertaining event. JP DeRose hosts these live-streaming video seminars, featuring compelling topics and special guests from across the spectrum of the fishing world. Shimano School meets every two weeks and streams live on the Shimano Facebook Page and the Shimano North America’s YouTube Channel.

Capt. Brian Barrera headlines this edition of Shimano School to describe inshore fishing along the Texas Gulf Coast. Barrera operates the South Texas Saltwater Experience guide service, based on South Padre Island, and focuses his angling efforts on the Lower Laguna Madre. This pristine estuary is one of only four hypersaline ecosystems in the world. The semi-arid climate of south Texas, combined with only two freshwater inlets, maintains and enhances the bay’s salinity and produces a tremendous diversity of game species from redfish, tarpon, and black drum, to giant seatrout and snook. Whether it’s stalking the clear shallow grass flats for tailing redfish and seatrout, or experiencing his specialty of putting clients on big snook and tarpon, Barrera provides a Texas adventure like none other!

In this edition of Shimano School, Capt. Barrera will describe the opportunities and rewards of wading the Gulf Coast flats for supersized seatrout. As he opens his inshore playbook, Barrera will provide all of the presentation and tackle details that anglers need to succeed while stalking Texas gamefish on foot. Barrera will also detail how he uses the CURRENT SNIPER family of saltwater hard baits for targeting trophies on the south Texas flats. This is a Shimano School that every saltwater angler will appreciate.

We invite viewers to post questions to the Facebook and YouTube live streams, while Barrera and DeRose provide the answers needed to help viewers find success on their next Gulf Coast inshore adventure. Shimano School is in session starting at 8 PM EST on Tuesday, November 9.

BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Board has adopted a resolution in support of expanded Sunday hunting opportunities. While bills to do exactly that have failed in three straight sessions of the Virginia General Assembly, the move sends a clear signal to state legislators.

“We are hopeful that another bi-partisan, pro-Sunday hunting bill is introduced when the next session opens in January, because this resolution gives us real momentum,” said Cyrus Baird, senior director of government affairs for Delta Waterfowl. “With a supportive Virginia DWR and a passionate legion of Delta members behind us, this presents a wonderful opportunity to fully open Sunday hunting to Virginians once and for all.”

In 2014, The Duck Hunters Organization was instrumental in opening Sunday waterfowl hunting opportunities on Virginia’s private and public waterways. However, Sunday hunting of other game can still only take place on private lands. And even for waterfowl, many areas remain off limits on Sundays, such as national forests, national wildlife refuges, military bases and certain wildlife management areas. The acres on which Sunday hunting in Virginia could expand total in the millions.

“Legislation that mirrors this resolution would certainly open new opportunities for duck and goose hunters,” Baird said. “But perhaps as importantly, it would clarify the regulations. It can be difficult for people to discern whether they can hunt ducks on this public area or that on a Sunday. Some WMAs allow it and others don’t.”

Members of Virginia’s DWR board are appointed by the governor, citizens of the commonwealth and knowledgeable of wildlife conservation, hunting, fishing, boating, agriculture, forestry or habitat.

Holiday Pheasant Stocking Expands To 25 State Properties

MADISON, Wis. –  The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department will stock pheasant at 25 state properties in central and southern Wisconsin during the week of Dec. 20, 2021, to increase hunting opportunities throughout the holiday season.

The pheasant holiday stocking began in 2017 to provide pheasant hunters an additional opportunity to hunt during the holiday season. Five state properties were initially stocked in 2017 with another three added in 2018.

Pheasants are one of the most sought-after gamebirds in North America and due to continued interest and popularity among Wisconsin pheasant hunters, the DNR will stock 2,920 pheasants across 25 state properties over a two-day period during the week of Dec. 20. Pheasant season in Wisconsin runs until Jan. 9, 2022.

“We are excited to grow holiday stocking to 25 properties this year and offer more opportunities to hunt with family and friends,” said Kelly Maguire, DNR State Game Farm Manager. “The selected areas are located near population centers to provide accessible opportunities to as many holiday hunters as possible as well as areas that see high hunter use throughout the pheasant hunting season.”

Henry Repeating Arms is pleased to announce that a donation of 65 custom “Support 4 Sami” rifles raised a total of $46,700, all of which will benefit the family of 11-year-old Sami Bernadzikowski of Elkridge, Md. The money provides relief for the medical expenses incurred throughout Sami’s treatments for multiple congenital heart defects, including five open-heart surgeries and over thirty catheterization procedures.

The “Support 4 Sami” Golden Boy Silver lever-action rifles are a continuation of Henry Repeating Arms’ Guns For Great Causes  program, a charitable arm of the company that focuses on raising funds through firearms donations for individual sick children, children’s hospitals, active-duty military and veterans organizations, wildlife and habitat conservation efforts, and supporting other Henry partners. The program has raised over $250,000 for six families over the past two years.

Anthony Imperato, CEO and Founder of Henry Repeating Arms, says, “Time and time again, the Henry family steps up to the plate and knocks it out of the park with their unending generosity to help us with these Guns For Great Causes initiatives.” Imperato continues, “To those of you who purchased one of these rifles or offered your support in some other way, I thank you for giving Sami another reason to show off that big smile.”

The rifles, priced at $650 each, sold out in less than 24 hours after the initial announcement of their availability. The first and last serial numbers went to an online auction block, and the hammer fell at $2,725 and $3,025, respectively.Henry firearms are purchasable only through a federally licensed firearms dealer. For more information about Henry Repeating Arms and its products, visit henryusa.com or call 866-200-2354.

Henry firearms are purchasable only through a federally licensed firearms dealer. For more information about Henry Repeating Arms and its products, visit henryusa.com or call 866-200-2354.

The Florida-based AR company, Andro Corp. Industries (ACI), partners with industry PR veteran to get the word out on their AR rifles, uppers, lowers, and parts.

Andro Corp. Industries (ACI), makers of American designed and made AR rifles, uppers, lowers, and parts, announce a partnership with Laura Burgess Marketing (LBM) to manage its press and writer relations. ACI was founded in 2014 by two individuals that brought their unique vision for the 2A community to fruition, starting in a converted garage.

Joshua Dewrell and Jason Wilcox brought their passion for shooting sports, deep experience in firearms retail and wholesale distribution, development and production in firearms and accessories, finance, gunsmithing, and tactical training together to form Andro Corp. Industries. Their main goal was to produce AR uppers, lowers, rifles, pistols, and parts with the care and attention of custom guns and provide the customer service backup that was lacking in many of today’s businesses.

“Over the past three years, we have been slowly moving our business model from a B2C to B2B and now solely a B2B company by expanding our distribution across the US, we found that our brand was not as well known as we would like,” Dewrell, owner and president of ACI, stated. “Our goal with LBM is to utilize its expertise and relationships within the firearms community to help us drive our brand out in the market and increase its visibility.”

“ACI is an American success story. Two guys with a passion and the expertise to take their dream business to the top. We are thrilled to be part of their anticipated growth strategy and look forward to not only telling their story, but sharing with our media friends and new customers, as well,” Laura Burgess, president of LBM, added.

Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, along with Hoppe’s, the No. 1 name in gun care products, is celebrating pro shooter Jessie Harrison’s recent USPSA Ladies Open National Title. Harrison won the title at the 2021 Infinity Firearms Race Gun Nationals, which took place at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Talladega, Alabama.

Harrison finished as Top Lady Overall and took first place in the Ladies Open Division at the match, as well as Top Lady Overall in the USPSA Open Division for 2021. The Ladies Open title is Harrison’s 22nd in her career. Competing against 27 of the best female shooters in the sport in the Open Division, Harrison held the lead for all three days of the competition. Throughout the match, she was equipped with her Bushnell First Strike 2.0 reflex sight and relied on Hoppe’s gun care products to keep her open-pistol primed for action.

“Bushnell and its products continue to raise the bar in the competitive ring and the First Strike 2.0 has made a space for itself,” Harrison said. “Having the options for intensity levels depending on shooting conditions and the wide lens for field of view makes all the difference in the world and has helped give me the confidence needed to be successful!”

About Bushnell

Bushnell, a Vista Outdoor brand, has been the industry leader in high-performance sports optics for more than 70 years. Our guiding principle is to provide the highest quality, most reliable and affordable sports optics products on the market. And, our commitment to outstanding customer service and strong retailer partnerships is unmatched. Bushnell boasts leading market share in all of the sports optics categories, and our products have consistently won design and performance awards. Our product lines enhance the enjoyment of every outdoor pursuit from spectator sports, nature study, hunting, fishing and birding to stargazing. For news and information, visit www.bushnell.com or follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/bushnell_official/ and Facebook at www.facebook.com/bushnell.

Power fishing is defined as a “stick and move” approach to bass fishing that consists of rapid firing fast-moving baits in search of the most aggressive bass in the area.  A crankbait is the epitome of such a tactic, allowing anglers to quickly cover all depths of the water column in search of the “motherload” school of bass ganged up on a point or even scattered across a shallow flat.

Crankbaits come in an endless variety of depths, shapes, actions and sounds; yet, bass often get conditioned to seeing or hearing the same style of crankbait presented multiple times in a weekend.  When a new crankbait hits the market, bass often respond with aggressiveness.  Just such a new player in the crankin’ realm is the MONSTERBASS Seeker Series of crankbaits, available in 3 depth offerings: 6, 8 and 12’.

The Seeker casts like a bullet and has a subtle internal rattle with just enough soft “knock” to turn heads underwater without alerting bass to its artificial quality.  The crankbait is turning heads among anglers enjoying a sneak peek at casting the lure this fall, as well.

East Tennessee angler and host of his own popular YouTube channel, Alex Rudd, has already logged several hours chunking and winding the entire Seeker lineup, noting, “what makes the Seeker interesting to me is the ability to hit three distinct depth ranges while maintaining the same small body crankbait profile.  I like that I don’t have to oversize the lure in order to achieve those deeper running depths of 8-12 feet”.  

Additionally, Rudd appreciates the deflection qualities of the Seeker’s bill design, adding, “it has a unique U-shaped bill that tapers into a pretty sharp point.  I’ve found this design actually deflects off of cover more easily than other crankbait designs in the same depth ranges.  As we all know, that deflection is the key to getting bass to commit to eating a lure”.

Savage Arms is proud to announce the culmination of a new project: Savage Migration. This video series follows four avid hunters as they seek out waterfowl across the country. Savage Migration showcases the unique challenges each hunter faces and how they adapt to new landscapes, set ups, and weather.

“Waterfowlers are a unique breed of hunter,” said Savage Arms Marketing Director Beth Shimanski. “They devote countless hours to preparation for the season and even more time on their hunts. Savage’s new series explores the devotion required to track migrations and the lengths waterfowlers will go to as they scout for birds. Savage Migration shows how in-tune bird hunters can be with the rhythms of nature.”

Savage Migration is the result of a year spent following four hunters:

Serene River Bottom in Colorado: Water is scarce in Colorado, and that makes hunting migrating ducks difficult. Courtney Nicolson frequently hunts private land with on a section of the South Platte River that has been carefully managed to provide quality habitat. Hunting this honey hole with the landowner, Courtney helps a new hunter bag one of her first ducks.

Frozen Marsh in Utah: In his home state of Utah, Casey Smith hunts a frozen marsh and targets a hole in the ice. In the thick of winter, late season birds keep the water moving and the ice at bay as they feed. Hiding in white suits on the ice among silhouette decoys, Casey and his mentor Tony wait for the ducks to fly in.

In the face of growing online censorship across many popular social media sites, Brownells has launched a new Internet resource to help customers learn how to build their own AR-15 rifles at home.

Hosted at www.brownells.com/HowToBuild, the new website features step-by-step, interactive videos professionally filmed in the famous Brownells video studio. Featuring Brownells Gun Tech Caleb Savant, the videos detail the AR-15 build process with easy-to-follow directions and expert advice.

“Several social media platforms have banned videos and other content showing how to build firearms,” said Brownells VP of Marketing Ryan Repp. “Because of Brownells’ long-time support of the Second Amendment and individual freedom, it made sense for us to create a professionally produced video and resource center to assist rifle builders of all skill levels make the rifle of their dreams in the comfort of their own home or workshop.”

The videos have an easy search button on the upper left-hand corner, allowing viewers to jump quickly to specific chapters to find the information they need. Titles include “How to Build Your AR Introduction,” “How to Build Your Lower,” and “How to Build Your Upper.” There is also a video on how to properly test fire and troubleshoot an AR-15 once it’s built.

In addition to the instructional videos, the site also hosts links to popular and in-stock parts, tools and accessories required to build an AR-15 rifle at home.