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CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Ala. – With summer soon behind, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) would like to remind air gun athletes that there are still plenty of opportunities for competition fun in the last few months of 2021. The CMP’s Monthly Matches are set to return to Ohio and Alabama with a mix of air gun events for all ages and experience levels in September, October and November.

The remaining months of the 2021 Monthly Match season will go back to the previous daily event schedule, which was changed in the past to adhere to area COVID regulations. Instead of four relays with no finals, the schedule will resume with a two relay, plus finals format. Staple events of the Monthly Matches include a Junior 3×20, Junior 3×10, 60 Shot Air Rifle Standing and 60 Shot Air Pistol. Top scorers at each range are presented special Monthly Match medals.

Each Monthly Match is held simultaneously at the South CMP Competition Center in Anniston, Alabama, and at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center at the Camp Perry National Guard Training Facility in Ohio. Both facilities are equipped with 80-point indoor air gun ranges filled with CMP’s own electronic target line.

Remaining Monthly Matches for the 2021 season include:

Registration Camp Perry: https://ct.thecmp.org/21MMSeptCP 
Registration Anniston: https://ct.thecmp.org/21MMSeptAA

In a world of instant gratification, too often, we fail to consider the long term. The folks at Chestnut Hill Outdoors have a different philosophy. With four generations of tree-planting expertise, they believe in putting down roots and investing in the land, so it will continue providing sustainable benefits not just now but for generations to come.

Dunstan Chestnut trees provide a prime example. Food plots are a great way to attract wildlife, and when planted today, they will produce tomorrow but need continual re-investment to provide dividends. Planting Dunstan Chestnut trees as an alternative or supplement represents a one-time investment. It won’t pay off quite as quickly, but it will continue to do so indefinitely once it starts in three to five years. You and your family can enjoy them soon enough, and your children and grandchildren will enjoy a sustainable habitat later, carrying on the family traditions of love and appreciation for the land.

The roots of the Dunstan Chestnut go back to Dr. Robert T. Dunstan, who in the 1950s, stopped the complete devastation of the American chestnut tree by developing a blight-resistant hybrid called the Dunstan Chestnut. This resilient tree produces large, nutritious nuts that are good for wildlife, good for people and good for the land.

Dunstan eventually moved his second-generation stock to north-central Florida, where the family established Chestnut Hill Nursery. In 1984, they planted a grove of 500 trees using grafts from the best of the second generation trees and the third generation of seedling Dunstans. Today, those trees are over 50 feet tall and 16-20 inches in diameter, and represent the foundation for Dunstan Chestnut stock now available to consumers.

Dunstan Chestnut trees offer several distinct advantages to landowners looking to enrich their environment now and for future generations. They’re blight-resistant, so they will not succumb to potentially devastating infestations. They grow faster and bigger than oaks, sometimes bearing in two to five years, where a white oak might not bear for 20 years. They lack the boom and bust cycles more common to oaks, and their blooms come out later in the spring, so they are far less susceptible to broad-scale mast crop failures caused by late freezes.

Olympic medalist snowboarder partners with brand to share his passion for hunting

What does American snowboarder and Olympic medalist Scott Lago have in common with an American-made technical hunt apparel brand? A shared passion for the hunt and an appreciation for nailing the smallest details.   FORLOH, the first and only brand to manufacture high-end technical hunting and outdoor apparel that is 100 percent made in America, is pleased to announce a partnership with Scotty Lago, the 2010 Winter Olympic bronze medalist in snowboarding.

“Scotty is an incredibly talented snowboarder, no question, but also a passionate hunter and dedicated conservationist and we’re stoked to partner with him at FORLOH,” shares Andy Techmanski, Founder and CEO at FORLOH. “This is an awesome opportunity to show the multidimensional lives of hunters here in the US. Yes, we enjoy spending time on the hunt but we all have other pursuits that we enjoy. It’s just that not all of us receive an Olympic medal for our performance.”

Lago’s passion and love for hunting originates from his childhood when as a young boy he’d watch his dad in the tree stand. While his passion for snow and speed ultimately took him across the globe in search of powder days, and Vancouver where he scored a bronze medal during the Winter Olympic games in 2010, these days Lago spends almost every day in the woods.

“FORLOH gear is the best apparel I’ve worn and I’m blown away by the attention to detail and the technical aspects that truly set it apart. Besides the amazing performance, the opportunity to back a brand completely manufactured in the US is awesome,” adds Lago. “The versatility of their camo patterns means I can wear their gear turkey hunting, duck hunting, deer hunting…I don’t need a full closet of patterns anymore.”

The Open Season Sportsman’s Expo has confirmed the first five locations and dates for the 2022 schedule of events in Kentucky, Louisiana, Kansas, Ohio and Wisconsin.

The 2022 Open Season Sportsman’s Expo Series will kick off in Paducah, Ky., for the third consecutive year, January 14-16. The Series then heads to Monroe, La., for the first time, February 25-27, followed by a return to Overland Park, Kan., for the second straight year, March 11-13. The Expo returns to Columbus, Ohio, after a two-year hiatus, March 18-20 and wraps up a month with its second straight visit to the Wisconsin Dells, March 25-27.

“We are very excited to announce the majority of the 2022 Open Season Sportsman’s Expo Series schedule,” said Chris O’Hara, Vertical Outdoor Director, Bonnier Events. “We have been building a very solid foundation in the outdoors space for the last few years and will continue to grow even more in 2022, with the addition of our new Expo in Louisiana. The outdoor community expects world-class Expos from us and we look to continue to meet those expectations and deliver a quality product in each and every market we visit.”

Open Season Sportsman’s Expo events encompass all hunting/outdoor activities during open season timeframes, including: deer, turkey, hunting, fishing, outdoor, bows, ammo, tackle, off-roading, boating, camping, etc., not just deer and turkey.

The Expos are filled with the latest products, gear and equipment for hunting, fishing and outdoor enthusiasts. Industry insiders and celebrities will continue to play a key role in the Seminar Series at the Open Season Sportsman’s Expo. Each Expo will provide the unique opportunity to meet and learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the outdoors industry, along with the chance to test out the newest products and shop for special show deals. Deer measuring and scoring will also continue to be a key component of the Expos.

Among the many features that make Ranew’s Outdoor Equipment Firminator all-in-one food plot implement the most versatile piece of equipment in the industry is its Accu-Seed System. It allows the Firminator to handle any seed sizes from large corn, soybeans, peas and sunflowers down to the tiniest clovers, without seed waste or need to change seed hoppers.

When planting food plots, seed blends are often a better option than monoculture. Different plant species grow and reach peak nutrition at different rates, and providing a more diverse crop expands when your plots will be most attractive to wildlife. Different plants also have different tolerance for environmental conditions, and a blend ensures at least some will be able to withstand fluctuations like drought or flooding and early or late frosts.

However, different plants can sometimes have vastly different seed sizes. Accommodating them can be problematic for conventional food plotting equipment where larger seeds may get stuck or smaller seeds will spill through too quickly. It may require multiple implements and time-consuming adjustments or result in costly seed waste. 

The Firminator’s Accu-Seed System ensures that won’t be the case. It allows you to adjust the metering openings in one-sixteenth-inch graduations until you find the proper selections for the largest seed in your blend. As you move forward, the seed is dropped into a specially designed baffle that thoroughly distributes the seed right in front of the culti-packer to enhance seed-to-soil contact for better germination rates and protection from wind deflection. Because the system is ground-driven, the seed is metered out relative to the speed you travel. Even better, when the Firminator stops rolling, the seed stops falling. You won’t have to worry about wasting smaller seeds that may continue to spill out of other hoppers.

With the optional seed hopper agitator, you can even spread blends with extreme size differences in a single pass. The agitator helps keep seed thoroughly mixed and prevents smaller seeds from sifting through too quickly. 

I feel like I have been writing a lot lately about bugs and honestly, I am no expert but I spend a whole lot of time outdoors with my hunting dog either training, working, dog walks and hunting.  All of this time outdoors has me hyper focused on keeping safe.  We already fully recommend the best prevention for ticks is to not get ticks and the combination P2 Pak from Ranger Ready is our absolute recommendation to keep ticks off your body and clothes.  Clothes treated with permethrin and skin treated with picaridin keeps ticks away in most all cases.  However, if someone is not treated or a tick shows up on a dog, you have to have a plan to remove it.

Tick Man Dan Wolff created the TickEase product says, “I designed TickEase with a very fine-tipped pair of tweezers at one end that is perfect for removing even the smallest ticks from humans quickly and effectively.  The other end of the tool features a slotted scoop that is perfect for removing those big, engorged, blueberry-sized ticks from pets and other animals.”

Miko, our pup came back after a day in the field and I was able to immediately test these out as she had a tick insider her ear.  It worked quickly and the fine tip tweezers also worked great to get out a splinter out of my hand a few hours later.  These are not expensive at $11.99 and having a great set of tweezers in your first aid kit and your dog first aid kit is not a bad idea.  You never know when having a great set of tweezers will make a difference for you.

Check these out at TickEase.com or buy them on Amazon.com.

Get prepared for the bow hunt with the best pricing of the season.

SEVR Broadheads- Hunting season is right around the corner, take advantage of the Fall Sales Event happening now at: www.sevrbroadheads.com

SEVR makes mechanical broadheads specializing in wider cuts, greater penetration, and heavier blood trails. New models are available now—rated for all hunting-weight vertical bows and high-speed crossbows. 

SEVR mechanical broadheads are available now and sold exclusively at sevrbroadheads.com

The HOT SHOT ¼ Zip Performance Hunting Shirt

McKees Rocks, PA. (August 23rd, 2021)- HOT SHOT Gear, engineers of authentic hunting and fishing apparel that is built to beat the elements, is pleased to introduce their newest base layer addition, the ¼ Zip Performance Hunting Shirt.

The HOT SHOT ¼ Zip Performance Hunting Shirt is designed to keep you comfortable in varying weather conditions. As a midweight shirt, it can be worn alone on warmer, early fall days or used as a base layer when heavier clothing is needed as the temperatures start to drop.

Constructed using a 95% polyester and 5% spandex blend, the ¼ Zip provides adequate stretch and fit for the active outdoorsmen. In addition, the smooth, soft feel inside and out makes it incredibly comfortable, while still effectively deterring burrs.  Its durable construction will easily stand up to long days in the field.

The 1/4 Zip Performance Hunting Shirt offers infinite uses for hunting, fishing, and camping. It’s available in Realtree Edge or Veil Cervidae, two camo options that meet the needs of any pursuit.

Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) hosted six veterans from the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at a two-day shotgun training and sporting clays event. Three Soldiers, two Marines, and one Sailor participated and shared the camaraderie of time away from the hospital and medical appointments.

The veterans spent the first day with three champion shooters/coaches. Shotgun shooting has many differences from the typical military shooting platforms of rifles and pistols.  The second day was a full sporting clays course

“We are so happy that the veterans from Walter Reed are able to participate in our event” said Ashley Butcher, Clays for Heroes founder. “We started the event as way to raise funds to help veterans, so that they can be here and take part in the event means so much to all of us.” Butcher jokes that both her Mom and Dad “work” for her, but the reality is that the three of them are the core of an impressive group of volunteers that have organized 10 consecutive and successful events.

“We are ever so grateful to Rochester-Brooks Gun Club for providing a venue for this event. Their sporting clays course is phenomenal” said John Butcher, who, when asked what his role in Clays for Heroes is, frequently says “I’m Ashley’s Dad and do what she tells me to.” But, at every turn, John was there helping the veterans have a safe and fun event.

Karen Noel, Walter Reed’s recreational therapy representative said, “I think this group of veterans is shooting very well!”

AUSTIN, TX (AGirlandAGun.org) — “Pull!” was the anthem heard around the courses as 82 competitors participated in the 2nd Annual Women’s Clays Extravaganza Presented by CZ-USA Field Sports and hosted by A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG). The shoot included Trap, 5 Stand, and two different Main Event sporting clays courses. It took place August 27 & 28, 2021, at Powder Creek Shooting Park in Lenexa, KS.

CZ-USA Pro Staff hosted half-day clinics on the two days prior to the shoot. “One of my favorite things about AG & AG is the organization’s focus on education,” says Dave Miller, Shotgun Product Manager for CZ-USA. “Unlike so many misguided programs, AG & AG provides opportunities for its members to learn and grow in the shooting sports.”

Ranging from brand-new to sporting clays to Master-level shooters, the competitors varied in skills and experience. There were four Junior shooters in attendance. In addition, many shooters were pushed outside their comfort zones to try new shotgun sports that they had not competed in before.

“I shot trap for the first time and had a perfect 25 out of 25 straight hits my first round!” exclaimed Leslie Woolley from Cleburne, TX. “The Texas girls all had a great showing on clays and trap both. We have also had as much fun giggling as much as we have shooting!”

Medals were awarded to the Top 3 in sporting clays and the Top 3 in 5-stand and trap, as well as the Top 1 High Overall winner. The Top 10 Overall Finishers included:

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) congratulates Team Ruger’s Dave Olhasso on winning the Revolver division at the USPSA Area 8 Championship held at Shadow Hawk Defense in Hedgesville, WV this past weekend. Olhasso won his division of this 13-stage event shooting the Ruger Custom Shop® Super GP100® Competition revolver chambered in 9mm Luger with a final score of 1,281.86.

Team Ruger member James McGinty also competed in this match and walked away with a third place finish in the Single Stack division. McGinty earned a final score of 1,173.90 competing with his Ruger Custom Shop SR1911® Competition Pistol in 9mm Luger.

The press release can be accessed through the link below:

For more information about the extensive line of award-winning Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com or  Facebook.com/Ruger. To find accessories for Ruger firearms, visit ShopRuger.com or your local independent retailer of Ruger firearms.

The New Nasci FC Spinning Reels Expertly Blends Smooth Operation with Durability

Anglers demand smooth operation and durability from their reels, paired with the capacity to excel at multiple presentations while seamlessly pivoting between freshwater and saltwater applications. The newly redesigned Shimano Nasci FC series of spinning reels provides all of this and more at an affordable price point.

The redesigned Nasci family includes six reels in sizes from 500 to C5000 to support a wide range of freshwater and saltwater applications. New for 2021, all Nasci FC reels in the 1000-series and larger now incorporate Shimano’s SilentDrive technology. A feature found in Shimano’s flagship lineup of reels, SilentDrive leverages high-precision, micron-level tolerances for each drive train component to reduce wobble, noise and vibration. Anglers fishing with Nasci will enjoy smooth, quiet reeling and enhanced overall reel performance thanks to SilentDrive.

A refined, robust gear train is at the core of every redesigned Nasci reel, now fortified with premium Shimano technologies to ensure reliable operation across a range of demanding applications. Each Nasci reel incorporates the Shimano HAGANE Gear: A cold-forged aluminum drive gear that delivers smooth feel and function over many seasons. By leveraging an exclusive three-dimensional design process and eliminating cutting work on the drive gear, the HAGANE gear offers unparalleled durability compared to reels with diecast or machined gear construction. 

Nasci FC reels in the 1000-series and larger include the Shimano X-Ship and CoreProtect systems. By supporting the pinion gear with bearings on both ends, the X-Ship system maintains precise alignment of the pinion gear with the drive gear, providing increased gear durability when fighting hard-charging game fish. CoreProtect delivers enhanced water resistance without creating a heavy rotational feeling by protecting three critical reel areas – the roller clutch, body and line roller – against water intrusion. All Nasci FC reels incorporate the Shimano G Free Body design, reducing fatigue and enhancing casting comfort by shifting the reel’s center of gravity closer to the angler’s hand position.

The Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center and the City of Kenai are hosting the Fifth Annual Kenai Silver Salmon Derby to raise funds for management and conservation of riverbanks along the Kenai River. The family-friendly fishing tournament will run from September 14 through September 19.

As the popularity of the event has grown, so have the prizes. This year’s overall adult first place prize is $5,000, with daily adult prizes of $100. The overall youth first place prize is $1,000, with daily prizes of $50.

The Kenai Silver Salmon Derby awards prizes using a Magic Weight that is randomly generated using two wheels of identical size. With any fish over four pounds eligible to win, almost any silver you catch in the Kenai River could earn prizes in the derby.

“I am really looking forward to this year’s Derby,” says City Manager, Paul Ostrander. “Fishing in the river has been really good this year, and with $5,000 going to the overall winner in the adult category, I think we will see a lot of folks out there trying to catch the ‘one.'”

Named “The World’s Most Responsible Fishing Tournament”, the Kenai Silver Salmon Derby is a new kind of fishing tournament that reduces selective fishing practices that lead to catch-and-release injuries which compromise the health of the silver salmon population in the Kenai River. Net proceeds go to the Kenai Community Foundation to support management and protection of river banks and other riparian zones in the City of Kenai.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received notification from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Taylor County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). With this new CWD-detection, Taylor County is now considered a CWD-affected county.

State law requires that the DNR enact a ban on feeding and baiting deer in counties when a farm-raised or free-roaming domestic or wild animal that tests positive for CWD or tuberculosis in the county where detected and any other counties within a 10-mile radius of the positive animal’s known location. This will create a three-year baiting and feeding ban in Taylor County as required by law starting Sept. 1, 2021.

More information regarding baiting and feeding regulations and CWD in Wisconsin is available on the DNR’s baiting and feeding regulations webpage.

To learn how to have deer tested during the upcoming 2021-22 Wisconsin hunting seasons, visit the DNR’s sampling for chronic wasting disease webpage.

Millennium for years has brought innovation to hunting from a hang-on stand. Millennium brings innovation once again with the ability to swivel and see a full 360 degrees with the M360 Revolution Hang-On Stand.

Anyone that has used a conventional treestand understands the height advantage. Thick impenetrable woods look like a snarl at ground level but open into clear shooting lanes where wildlife is identifiable from above. At the same time, the hunter stays concealed at an elevation where game typically don’t look. Treestands truly provide a bird’s eye view of the setting.

The M360 Revolution is a swiveling seat built on a 40-inch circular platform, with the seat in the middle, so the hunter is set back from the tree. This provides the ability to swivel and keep track of everything around you. Of course, Millennium has built the stand to be rugged, stable, safe, and stealthy. The oversized platform provides plenty of room to stretch your legs and use your feet to check your hunting area slowly and silently in every direction. 

Powder-coated steel will stand up to the elements and provide years of use. The checkerboard steel platform offers traction and airflow and allows rain and snow to pass through without buildup, especially on cold days. 

The spacious ComfortMAX seat is 20 inches wide and provides wiggle room for those sitting in their stand for the entire day. The level of comfort will not go unrecognized for hardcore hunters wanting to go from dawn to dusk. 

Expansion opens recreational opportunities on 2.1 million acres of public lands

U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland announced the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) expanded hunting and fishing opportunities to Americans by opening 2.1 million acres to public recreational access.

“Just in time for the rapidly approaching hunting seasons, this expansion of public lands for recreational access is welcome news for hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts,” said Ducks Unlimited CEO Adam Putnam. “With all the uncertainty recently, we’ve always been able to count on the outdoors to be there for us. DU applauds Secretary Haaland for making more of America’s natural landscape available for people to pursue their outdoor passions and become reacquainted with nature.”

The welcomed expansion will open 2.1 million acres of land and water for hunting, fishing and other recreation activities on 88 national wildlife refuges and one fish hatchery. For more information from the Department of the Interior, click here.

“Increasing access to outdoor recreation opportunities is essential to advancing the Administration’s commitment to the conservation stewardship of our public lands,” said Secretary Deb Haaland. “Responsible hunting and fishing helps to promote healthy wildlife habitats while boosting local recreation economies.”

The organization’s previous Pappy raffle sold-out in an outstanding 3 days.

 Louisville, KY – Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana (RMHCK), which is raffling five Pappy bottles packaged as a flight, is expecting the 1,750 tickets to fly off the shelves during its upcoming bourbon raffle. The raffle kicks-off Aug. 16 and will be held in partnership with bourbon expert Fred Minnick.

Each ticket will be sold for $100 each and 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit families who stay at the House when they travel to Louisville for medical care for their children.

“You can nab five coveted bottles offered as a group and support sick children and their families,” said Minnick, who serves as the organization’s exclusive partner for this charitable endeavor. Minnick personally authenticated each bottle and recently appraised this raffle at $22,000. He also has confirmed all five bourbons’ origins.“Pappy Van Winkle’s value has skyrocketed,” said Minnick. “These prestigious bottles will only continue to increase in value — it’s a beautiful tribute to Pappy’s legacy that they can raise so much money for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana. And, whomever wins these bottles will instantly have one of the best collections in their respective area,” he added.

The flight includes one bottle each of Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year (2018); Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year (2019); Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year (2019); Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year, lot b (2019); Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year (2019).
“Since so many bourbon enthusiasts reached out to RMHCK and begged us to coordinate another charity raffle, we decided to hold this event on a regular basis,” said Hal Hedley, the organization’s CEO. “This raffle has gained a cult following around the nation.”

The flight will be raffled at 10am, EST, Oct. 14. Winner does not have to be present. To purchase tickets:https://bit.ly/3xiOYup. More details can be found at PappyRaffle.org.

The National Deer Association (NDA) recently conducted a custom Deer Steward training course for 41 Whitetail Properties Land Specialists from 23 states, bringing the total to 130 agents who have achieved Level 2 certification. Whitetail Properties is the only company focusing on rural real estate and hunting land that requires its agents to be certified NDA Deer Stewards.

“Over 26,000 acres of deer habitat will be directly impacted by the 41 participants in this recent class,” said Ben Westfall, NDA Conservation Coordinator, who oversees NDA’s Deer Steward program. “This is based on our evaluations in which students indicated how many acres they personally own or manage. But these professionals will undoubtedly impact far more acreage as they share their knowledge with their clients who are shopping for hunting land.”

Currently, all 300 Land Specialists have achieved or are working toward a Level 1 Deer Steward certification through NDA’s online course. This ensures that all Whitetail Properties agents have a comprehensive understanding of the key principles of deer and habitat biology, ecology and management. Following the recent in-person Level 2 course in Illinois, 130 of 300 Land Specialists have also advanced to Level 2. 

NDA and Whitetail Properties are currently planning additional Level 2 courses as well as custom Habitat Modules. In addition to training courses for their Land Specialists, Whitetail Properties TV will also share its unique talents in video production to help improve NDA’s online Deer Steward course. Whitetail Properties will film and produce an updated edition of the Level 1 course for online certification.

NDA’s Deer Steward training courses and modules are available to all deer hunters. To learn more, visit: www.deerassociation.com/steward

SENTRY Tactical and the Navy SEAL Foundation Partner to advance the Human Performance Program Initiatives for Naval Special Warfare Warriors.

Since its founding in 2000, the Navy SEAL Foundation has remained the premier benevolent organization serving U.S. Navy SEALs, Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCCs), and active-duty service members assigned to NSW commands. NSF’s support also reaches NSW dependent family members, Gold Star and Surviving Family members, and all SEAL and SWCC veterans. Today, NSF is pleased to announce it has entered into an official partnership with SENTRY Tactical. The partnership will advance the Foundation’s Human Performance Program initiatives for Naval Special Warfare (NSW) warriors through product donations and a significant funding grant from SENTRY’s Founder and CEO, former SEAL, Mike Noell.

NSF has delivered critical assistance by developing and funding evidence-based programs, including programs to advance the recovery and optimal human performance of those service members who have become ill or injured during their military service. The Foundation’s Virginia Beach-based “Return-To-Duty Program,” is an individually tailored program that takes a comprehensive approach to wellness by addressing the participant’s nutrition, physical health, and cognitive functioning. After completing the intensive multi-week program, participants have seen significant improvement in overall health, sleep patterns and reduced pain in many cases. Due to the program’s success, NSF has seen demand for increased availability and a need for an additional location in California to serve those living on the west coast reducing the burden of travel for participants assigned to west coast SEAL Teams.

“Over the years I have been fortunate to remain active with the Navy SEAL Foundation. Having experienced the NSF, VHP myself, and understanding the mission of their Return to Duty program, I felt this was the right time to provide resources to assist in the expansion of this vital program to the West Coast,” stated Mike Noell, Founder and CEO of SENTRY. “As a company, we are committed to our association with the Navy SEAL Foundation, and proud to support the mission of our country’s elite warfighters in the best way possible.”

“NSF is thrilled to expand our Return-To-Duty / Human Performance Program to the west coast with the support of Mike Noell and SENTRY,” said Robin King, CEO of the Foundation. “SENTRY’s support is a testament to Mike’s commitment to his brothers in the SEAL community, and we are grateful for this generous partnership. Together we will continue to provide the best care and programmatic support for the NSW community.”

Hosted by The Jump, the 5-Day Event Will Feature the Renovation of a Van, an RV and a School Bus

KANSAS CITY, MO –  The Jump is pleased to announce that HART Tools has joined its upcoming renovation competition, Gutted, as the presenting sponsor. Gutted is a five-day event that brings the RV Life, Van Life and Skoolie communities together.  With three teams, one RV, one van and one school bus, the goal is to see who can renovate the best vehicle in only five days. 

HART Tools will be on-hand throughout the event to supply each team with a complete line of tools. Experts from Hart Tools and other leading companies will also be available to answer questions and assist people with their own renovation needs. The Gutted event will be held September 8-12, 2021 near Alamosa, Colorado and will include educational panels, a showcase of renovated rigs as well as evening entertainment.  Over 50 top influencers will be in attendance, reaching millions of fans. The public is invited to participate, both virtually and in person. Tickets can be purchased at https://guttedevent.com.

“HART Tools is the ideal presenting sponsor for Gutted,” stated Peter McClung, Co-founder and CEO for The Jump. “Their product line offers our DIY competitors a cord-free experience across a huge selection of tools. We’re thrilled to partner with HART Tools as we grow this community.”

“We could not be more excited to join The Jump along with Steve Ford for the first-ever Gutted event,” said Kyle Edwards, Group Marketing Manager for HART Tools. “With our 20-volt battery platform and rapidly expanding lineup of cordless tools & products, there really is so much you can do when you do it with HART. We can’t wait to see how the contestants and Jump community put that mission to the test!”