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Sonobo Delivers Best-in-Class, Audiophile Sound to Provide Breathtaking Audio

With dozens of wireless earphones on the market, it may be hard to determine what is truly the best. To finally put an answer to that question, Sonobo today announced that it is releasing the Sonobo line-up of Earphones, the most advanced True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earphones available. By delivering best-in-class sound quality combined with the safest listening experience, Sonobo is setting the bar for the entire wireless earphone industry.

Sonobo produces breathtaking audiophile sound with next generation full-range precision speakers carefully tuned by recording engineers, available in One, Pro and Elite models. Available now on Kickstarter, the crowdfunding campaign, managed by The LaunchPad Agency, features early-bird specials starting at $99. The Kickstarter campaign can be seen HERE.

GunSonics

Sonobo One’s GunSonics protection is the safest way to shoot by offering the only electronic hearing protection circuit that blocks 100% of gunshot blasts and other loud noises. Users can wear their passive over-ear protectors over Sonobo to enjoy the highest level of double hearing protection and, unlike previous double protection methods, the wearer can hear everything around them enhanced, from the release of a clay pigeon to the breaking of a twig, while loud gunshots are heard at below talking level.

The 2021 honor provides the company with a decade-long ranking history with Inc. 5000

Delta Defense, LLC is pleased to announce that Inc. magazine ranked the organization No. 3,127 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

As the service provider for the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), Delta Defense, LLC  saw an astounding amount of growth over the past three years. As the world grappled with unforeseen circumstances, Delta Defense, LLC continued to grow its organization in 2020 and rounded out its three-year growth at 120%. On top of the national ranking, Delta Defense, LLC ranked No. 30 in top Wisconsin organizations. 

“We are honored to be a part of the Inc. 5000 for the tenth year in a row,” said Tim Schmidt, CEO of Delta Defense, LLC. “To be an organization that has been ranked annually for a decade is a testament to the mission and employees at Delta Defense, LLC. We are proud of what this organization has been able to accomplish in the past decade and look forward to continued success while providing USCCA members world-class service.” 

“The 2021 Inc. 5000 list feels like one of the most important rosters of companies ever compiled,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Building one of the fastest-growing companies in America in any year is a remarkable achievement. Building one in the crisis we’ve lived through is just plain amazing. This kind of accomplishment comes with hard work, smart pivots, great leadership, and the help of a whole lot of people.”

The Fall 2021 SENTRY Products Group Catalog features new products from SENTRY’s leading categories including Hexmag, Gunnar Series Tactical Nylon, Slings, Packs, and concealed carry holsters.

SENTRY Products Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of products focused on protection, storage, and transportation of outdoor, military, and law enforcement equipment, have launched their 2021 mid-year Catalog. This has been mailed directly to distribution partners, consumers, and is also available to view or download at  www.sentrytactical.com.

“Our normal pace is to introduce a catalog in December to support SHOT Show and other trade events, however, this year so many new products had been added since January, it was difficult to distribute the amount of information without producing a mid-year catalog. To speed information flow, we elected to send these direct to our dealers, distribution partners and consumers,” Terry Naughton, president of SENTRY Products commented. “The catalog is divided into product categories for Magazines, On Gun Accessories, Plate Carriers, Belts and Pouches, Slings, Optic and Firearm Covers, Holsters, Cleaning and Lubrication, Bags and Packs, and OEM Programs. The catalog also brings acquisition product categories like Hexmag magazines and Sentry Solutions lubricants under the SENTRY banner,” concluded Naughton.

With many of the SENTRY products having been developed for warfighters, product evolution continues to demonstrate SENTRY’s mission to integrate actual field and combat experience into the design and manufacturing of their multiple product lines. 

Highlights of the catalog include:

Anyone can get in over their head, regardless of how good or experienced of a hunter you are. I have heard so many raccoon hunting stories. Some good, some bad and some that are just unbelievable to the point that you don’t even want to listen. But I didn’t hear the one I’m fixin’ to tell you. I witnessed it firsthand. 

For a little background, Ole’ Dan, the dog we were hunting with was about nine or 10-years-old. When he was young, he won the high point Blue Tick Male category at the National Winter Classic out of 885 total dogs two years in a row. This was such a solid dog that, when he opened his mouth, you knew that there was a ringtail bandit fixin’ to run up a tree. 

The grandfather of my 18-year-old son’s girlfriend at the time was talking to him at one of their family gatherings and telling Lane (my son) of his coon hunting days and that he had not been coon hunting in like 50 years. Of course, with the manners that I have bestowed upon him, Lane extends the invite to the woods sometime. Well, the grandfather said he had 1,500 acres of timber, and that the coons were eating all his deer corn and wanted them thinned out. So, they arranged a time and we met the next week to take him on a ring tail hunt to show him how good ole’ Dan was. Keep in mind that when you are talking to folks who know dogs and have been in the coon hunting woods, they are always reluctant when you tell them that you have a good coon hound. 

After all the formalities of meeting and discussing the lay of the land, we cut ole’ Dan loose. He went only about 50 yards and struck, which means that he opened his mouth with a very loud tone to say, “Hey, I’ll have him treed in a minute or two.” Within about five minutes Dan is looking up with a long locating bark and then several short choppy barks to say, “Hey, where y’all at? I’m down here with the meat on the outside.”  

After we drove over to the sight, we were only about 100 yards from ole’ Dan, but it was 100 yards up an extremely steep hill. When we arrive at the tree, Lane is there waiting on us and has the coon found and was excited as a 10-year-old. The coon was at least 35 pounds. I told him that when he takes the final shot, to make sure he had a good one and to shoot it dead. We didn’t want ole’ Dan to get hurt or have to fight the coon. So, I hold the light on the coon and Lane raises his .22 caliber rifle. Being the crack shot that he is, Lane pulls the trigger it appears that the coon is fixin’ to fall out dead. 

In recent times, more people are opting for a fishing kayak to a fishing boat, and this is no coincidence. Kayaks can have many advantages over boats, like more exclusivity, less weight, more economical, and a healthy recreational habit. This is not to say fishing boats do not still have their advantages, so what is the better option between a fishing and boat kayak?

Fishing Kayaks

Fishing kayaks are mainly categorized as sit-on-top kayaks and sit-in kayaks. Some of the main benefits of kayak fishing include the fact that it helps with fitness and workouts, it is relatively cheaper to buy and maintain, its parts and supplies do not cost as much as a boat, plus it is very quiet and offers more relaxation. Some benefits of fishing kayaks are

More Economical and better value for money

Boats are not only more expensive, but they also consume more fuel, are expensive to maintain, and also the filing and registration process can be quite expensive too. You can hardly maintain a boat under a budget, as most of the parts can run into hundreds of dollars, apart from fuel and maintenance costs. As a result, boats are a very large investment, with some costing as much as $10,000.

Kayaks, on the other hand, are much simpler to maintain and require minimal supervision. You can check out https://www.meltontackle.com/kayaks/fishing-kayaks for fishing kayak options at affordable prices, along with supplies, buying guides, and much-needed information on how to maintain your fishing kayak.

Good for staying fit and working out

Kayaks are very good for relaxing and enjoying a quiet fishing experience. They are not as difficult to steer as boats, and this allows them to be easily navigable across many water bodies.

How to Keep Your Hunting Rifle Safe at Home?

There are more guns in the country now than there are people. Hence keeping a firearm in your home for safety has never been more important. So, if you’ve decided to keep one at home, first ensure the family’s safety from it as well.

Learning how to keep your hunting rifle safe at home is vital for everyone’s safety at home, especially if there are children. However, figuring out the ideal way to keep the gun safe at home is tricky. That’s why this article will revisit your options and suggest some necessary tips.

Things to Consider Before Keeping a Gun at Home

Before deciding on the ways of keeping the gun safe from everybody, you need to consider some other factors as well.

Winchester Ammunition has renewed its support of the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) as a Red Diamond Sponsor in 2022. This three-year agreement through 2024 is a continuation of Winchester Ammunition’s long-term support of the youth shooting sports program. The announcement follows the conclusion of the 2021 SCTP National Championship, which was the largest ever in SCTP history and the largest shoot ever hosted at the Cardinal Shooting Center. In addition to the continued support of the team-based youth shooting sports organization, Winchester Ammunition also continues as the official ammunition of the SCTP and the SCTP International Team, which is made up of the top 15 SCTP youth shooters in the international disciplines of skeet and bunker trap.

“Winchester continues to demonstrate industry leadership with its commitment to the growth of the shooting sports and organizations like SCTP,” said Matt Campbell, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “The SCTP leadership, coaches and young athletes drive excitement into the shooting sports … it’s a model that we are proud to support.”

“Winchester Ammunition’s unwavering sponsorship is an inspiration to continually improve opportunities for youth development and take youth shooting sports further with each season,” beamed SCTP National Director, Tom Wondrash. “With 2020 being an unprecedented year of uncertainty, the SCTP family of teams, sponsors, and supporters instead worked together to bounce back in 2021 for unprecedented success. Our community is incredible, and we thank Winchester Ammunition for being such an integral part of everyone’s success at the program level, all the way down to the individual SCTP athlete.”

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. The 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.

The mission of the SSSF is to provide and enhance personal growth and development opportunities for student athlete members; become the premier authority in all things pertaining to firearm-related pursuits for youth; pass on to future generations the legacy of lifelong, safe, responsible enjoyment of the shooting sports. This includes serving as a feeder/pipeline for organized, sanctioned shooting organizations and teams.

Lightweight Durability Combines with Quality and Good Looks for the Perfect Blade to Bring Outdoors

Ontario Knife Company® (OKC®), the award-winning cutlery maker with a more than a 130-year history of making some of the best knives on the market, is proud to announce the addition of the OKC Hiking Knife to its line of fixed blades for outdoor enthusiasts. Both lightweight and durable with a slim profile and sleek-looking Micarta handle, the new Hiking Knife will be your trusted companion when tackling any cutting task outdoors.

“Whether you’re out for a day hike or exploring one of our nation’s many beautiful national parks, having a quality, trusted blade on hand while you hit the trails can come in handy,” said David Fenske, Vice President of Ontario Knife Company. “The new OKC Hiking Knife is functional, sleek-looking, and made with quality lightweight materials making it THE trusted tool for your next excursion outdoors,” he added.

Weighing a mere 5 ounces, the new OKC Hiking Knife is a lightweight fixed blade knife that won’t weigh you down or let you down. In fact, its slim profile makes it perfect for tossing in your pack or wearing on your belt so you can tackle even the toughest terrain without the extra weight. Not only is it easy to carry, the OKC Hiking Knife has an overall length of 8.2-inches with a full-tang, 3.4-inch drop point blade made from quality 420HC stainless steel for impressive cutting precision.

Perhaps the Hiking Knife’s most eye-catching feature is its handle. It features a unique, outdoors-inspired design with artistic coloring that resembles a topo map. Of course, it doesn’t just look good, the handle is extremely functional too as it’s made with quality Micarta, which makes for a solid grip, even when wet. An important feature when faced with the elements outdoors. The quality continues beyond the blade and handle, with its included leather sheath with belt loop for convenient storage and an easy carry. The new OKC Hiking Knife is proudly made in the USA.

Houston Safari Club Foundation recently awarded its annual scholarships as part of the Dan L Duncan Scholarship program. Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is committed to furthering the education of students pursuing careers in the outdoors, supporting the future of tomorrow’s conservation leaders and protecting the future of hunting.

HSCF’s Dan L. Duncan Scholarship Program annually awards scholarships to students currently involved in the study of Wildlife Management, Range Management, or related studies. This year, 19 scholarships were awarded in the total amount of $78,500. Since the program’s inception in 1999, 638 scholarships have been awarded, totaling over $2.78 million dollars. HSCF proudly recognizes and encourages students, who have exhibited academic excellence and exemplary character, through our prestigious scholarship program. HSCF understands the future of conservation depends on the education of bright and gifted scholars who will work to protect hunter’s rights and wildlife conservation for decades to come. Many past HSCF scholarship recipients have become some of the top thought leaders, decision makers, educators, and research scientists in the conservation world.

About Houston Safari Club Foundation
Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the sport of hunting through education, conservation, and the promotion of our hunting heritage. HSCF has awarded 600 scholarships totaling $2.7 million dollars. HSCF conducts youth outdoor education programs, career training, hunter education and field experiences throughout the year. HSCF has provided over $4 million in grants for hunter-funded wildlife, habitat, and various conservation initiatives. HSCF is an independent organization, is not affiliated with Safari Club International (SCI) or its affiliates and is not a chapter or affiliate of any other organization. Visit our website at wehuntwegive.org or call 713.623.8844 for more information. HSCF. We Hunt. We Give.

SilencerCo will be attending the Buckmasters Expo on August 20, 2021 – August 22, 2021 in Montgomery, Alabama. The show is geared specifically toward deer hunters, and SilencerCo plans to feature their hunting-specific silencers at booth numbers 289 and 290. 

Silencers are an important tool for hunters to maintain stealth, reduce recoil and muzzle signature and protect themselves from hearing damage. SilencerCo offers a wide range of suppressors that meet the specific needs of hunters, with the most popular being the Harvester 300, the Omega 300 and the Omega 36M. These products will be featured at their Buckmasters Expo booth.

The Harvester 300, like its name describes, is a purpose-built suppressor designed with the hunter in mind. It is rated up to .300 WIN, but will accommodate all of the most commonly used hunting calibers between .223 REM and .300 WIN. It’s 17-4 heat-treated, stainless baffles and aluminum tubing make it lightweight, yet strong enough for all hunting needs.

For hunters looking for a heavy-duty use suppressor, the Omega 300 and Omega 36M are slightly heavier than the Harvester, but do offer more versatility. Both the Omega 300 and Omega 36M are world-class suppressors commonly used for both recreational and tactical shooting. The Omega 36M is the most adaptable suppressor currently available, allowing for short and long lengths and accommodating calibers ranging from .22 Hornet up to .338 LM. 

“Come by booth 289 and see us!  We look forward to discussing the benefits of hunting suppressed with you,” said hunting enthusiast and SilencerCo Marketing Manager, Brooklee Grant.

Alexandria, Va. – Tired of those fuzzy video conference call backgrounds and working indoors? Maybe it’s time to move your office outside to your backyard.

“I have an outdoor office and enjoy working outside every day with my dog, Mutt Mulligan, nearby,” said Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation, an environmental education and stewardship program that encourages outdoor living and caring for green spaces. Mulligan (“Mo-Mo”) is the TurfMutt spokesdog for the foundation. 

With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping more Americans working at home, Kiser points out that outdoor offices offer a way to de-stress and enjoy nature while focusing on tasks at hand. Plus, it jazzes up those videoconference call backgrounds. 

Many companies also are recognizing the benefits of outdoor offices and are now adding outdoor office features to their corporate campuses, encouraging employees to meet and work outside.

The TurfMutt Foundation offers the following tips to help you keep your home outdoor office operational from fall into the winter months.

Winchester announces its extension through 2024 as the official ammunition of the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP).

“Winchester continues to demonstrate industry leadership with its commitment to the growth of the shooting sports and organizations like SCTP,” said Matt Campbell, vice president of sales and marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “The SCTP leadership, coaches and young athletes drive excitement into the shooting sports. It’s a model we are proud to support.”

The shooting sports continue to see an unprecedented level of participation in 2021, with perhaps none growing quite as fast as SCTP.  

“It has certainly been an interesting year for our program, but we have adapted and kept kids shooting all across the United States,” said Tom Wondrash, national executive director for SCTP. “The overall support provided by Winchester Ammunition is unprecedented and certainly appreciated. Our athletes and coaches on the SCTP International Team are excited to have the Winchester Ammunition brand and products as part of the team’s events. We greatly value the support of Winchester Ammunition and depend on it to continue reaching youths and recruiting them into the shooting sports.”

SCTP has had incredible success establishing youth shooting teams across the country, recruiting a very diverse group of young individuals and teaching them how fun the shooting sports are. Winchester has supported this mission from the beginning but in recent years has committed to the highest level of sponsor support. Winchester has provided such consistent and meaningful support that the SCTP has given them the exclusive title as the official ammunition of the Scholastic Clay Target Program.

Functional Fabric Fair in Portland, Oregon — October 27-28

Altexa srl and GHS Holdings announces the launch of HDry® ‘b5’ a bio-based, waterproof laminate, for the Summer- Fall Market season 2021. HDry® will be attended the in-person Outdoor Retailer show in Denver, Colorado, August 10-12, and will attend the Functional Fabric Fair in Portland, Oregon, October 27-28.

New brands are on board and feed back is positive for HDry, the most advanced technology for waterproofing outdoor products through direct 3D lamination of a waterproof-breathable membrane. It’s another step forward in ecological technology for “direct lamination,” in waterproof outdoor performance products.

HDry is committed to its role in protecting the environment. Its innovative manufacturing processes and materials used throughout the lamination process are well above industry standards and aim to reduce the environmental footprint of the outdoor and apparel manufacturing industries. The new HDry ‘b5’ bio-based membrane offers the opportunity to reduce dependence from fossil fuels on a high-end active performance gear with a high bio-content rate (53%), resulting in the highest range of responsible technical performance.

“This new bio-based version of our membrane at HDry replaces the majority of the petroleum in our process with a non-edible bio-based corn derivative, we are working to maintain our premium performance characteristics where waterproof-breathable performance is concerned, while at the same time reducing the negative environmental impact our product has on the ecosystem,” says Gary Schloss with GHS Holdings, distributor to HDry NA. ”We are working hard to set our brand apart from market competition with an alternative that offers best in class protection from the elements while continuing to build on our sustainability story.”

For years, SPRO® has brought anglers across the fishing spectrum a series of multispecies tackle items that are invariably the best in their class. Often overlooked is SPRO’s series of waterproof tackle boxes that live up to those same standards. 

SPRO’s 3500, 3700 and 3700D share a distinctive black-tinted exterior and lime-green latches, but their similarities don’t stop at appearances. Inside, they feature layouts that are easily adjustable both vertically and horizontally to organize and separate your precious lures, and the compartments are tight-fitting to preclude unnecessary mixing. But that’s not all. These boxes come with a waterproof seal that prevents moisture intrusion and keeps your lures rust-free. Even if you drop the box, it won’t open; another measure taken with your convenience and wallet in mind.

The three boxes come in popular sizes that will fit in your hand, your tackle bag, or just about any boat compartment.

The 3500 is 10” x 7.4” x 1.87” and retails for $8.50.

The 3700 is 14” x 9” x 2” and retails for $11.50.

Matt VanHaaren, the CEO of EOTECH, is a very smart and accomplished man. He has managed and developed several technology businesses throughout his career. But Matt isn’t perfect. On the outside is a confident, outgoing personality but on the inside, Matt is a scaredy-cat. Matt is terrified of spiders, clowns and most of all heights. His fear of heights all started with the Great Parking Lot Fall of 1984 where Matt was doing his best Mary Lou Retton balance beam routine on a parking lot curb. During his dismount, Matt fell all 7 inches to the ground suffering major injuries including a knee scrape and bad case of gravel hands. This event changed Matt forever. From then on, Matt avoided parking curbs and large rocks for fear of another fall from the sky. He threw away his moon boots because the soles raised his head into the heavens. He even sold his Chevy Blazer for a Pontiac Sunbird to avoid such a high fall in case he exited the vehicle poorly.

But Matt is a fighter. He slowly tried to overcome this fear with different challenges. First a step ladder. Next, he successfully sat on the tailgate of a small framed truck. He even got to the point where his barber could pump up the chair a bit. But soon Matt will face his greatest challenge ever.

Easterseals of Michigan is an organization Matt has supported for years. They help individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives. Close to Matt’s heart are the mental health services Easter Seals of Michigan provides to Veterans and their families. On average over 20 Veterans die by suicide each day. Matt and EOTECH are dedicated to raising money to support the Veterans who served our great country in any way we can. 

On September 18, 2021 Easterseals Michigan is hosting their 5th Annual Over the Edge Fundraiser in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is an amazing rappelling event where Matt and other participants will face their fears for a great cause. They will take the plunge down the 18 story Bridgewater Place building which is one of Grand Rapids tallest buildings. Matt, and others, will raise a fundraising minimum of $1,000 to support ESM and their efforts.

“Easterseals of Michigan has been helping Michigan individuals and families for over 100 years. They do great things and we at EOTECH are very proud to contribute to their efforts.” Said Lisa Kemp, Brand Manager. “In addition to Matt’s fundraising efforts, EOTECH has sponsored the target landing spot where all of the rappellers probably can’t wait to touch down. “

This fall, The One With Nature: World of Hunting and Nature Exhibition will be held in Budapest, Hungary, and Safari Club International (SCI) will be exhibiting and sharing the message that hunting is an essential tool for ensuring healthy wildlife across the globe. 

“The first One with Nature Exhibition was held in 1871, and it has become a very important forum for hunters, conservationists, nature lovers and wildlife professionals from around the world to gather, share ideas and discuss the very important issues surrounding the world’s wildlife,” said W. Laird Hamberlin, CEO of SCI. “SCI will promote the hunter-conservationist point of view throughout this event.”

Hamberlin added, “We will also stress SCI’s conservation work across the globe, as well as our strong presence in Europe which was strengthened in 2020 through the establishment of SCI’S Europe Committee.” 

One With Nature will feature a series of lectures and panel discussions, presentations and conferences and exhibits. Key themes throughout the event will be Nature and Wildlife Conservation, Nature and the Impacts of Technology, and Hunting and Sustainability. Speakers, presenters and participants will include a diverse selection of international wildlife professionals and their organizations, policy makers and community organizations.

As the organizing country, Hungary will emphasize the topic of coexistence between humans and wildlife.

What are words of wisdom from Augustus McCrae, former Texas Ranger and one of Larry McMurtry’s famous characters’ from his Pulitzer Prize winning novel, “Lonesome Dove,” are inspiration for Cimarron Firearms’ new pair of Lonesome Dove Walker .44 revolvers.

Cimarron Firearms, recognized as the leader in quality and authenticity in Old West replica firearms, proudly introduces the Lonesome Dove Walker revolvers in .44, honoring the best-selling, Pulitzer Prize winning novel about the end of the Old West from author Larry McMurty. The Lonesome Dove tetralogy, set in the final glory years of the American frontier introduced the American public to two iconic Texans, Capt. Augustus McCrae and Capt. Woodrow F. Call, both retired Texas Rangers living out their golden years in a small dust bowl of a border town called Lonesome Dove. Running a boarding stable, the Hat Creek Company and Livery Emporium, the pair decide to take one last great adventure that pits them against outlaws and heroes, ladies and ladies of the night, Indians and settlers while driving cattle from Texas to the Montana Territory. 

The Walker .44 was the authentic standard-issue Texas Ranger pistol. Cimarron Firearms has designed and embellished the Lonesome Dove replicas with great attention to detail. The Lonesome Dove Walker .44 features a 9-inch barrel in a charcoal blue finish, a white engraved cylinder, and case-color hardened finish on the frame and hammer. The trigger guard and grip frame are in brass, with a steel backstrap, and finely figured walnut grips sporting a cartouche. The guns are authentically marked, one with “Capt. Augustus McCrae, Texas Rangers Frontier Battalion” down the backstrap and his Texas Ranger Division “E Company No. 120” on the left side of the frame and barrel, and the other with “Capt. Woodrow F. Call, Texas Rangers Frontier Battalion” and “E Company No. 119.” MSRP is $739.70.

“Larry McMurty, a born and bred Texan, wrote some of the most thought provoking and award-winning books and screenplays, all with Texas as the back drop. His series, ‘Lonesome Dove,’ set in the waning days of the Old West, paid tribute to the strength of the men and women that made the West their home,” Mike Harvey, founder and CEO of Cimarron Firearms said. “And since it is our mission to create seriously authentic replicas, I decided to honor this novel with the actual types of guns a Texas Ranger would have been issued, and not necessarily what Hollywood could dig up in their stock room. Hence, our homage to the Lonesome Dove story is also an homage to the Texas Rangers, who carried the powerful Walker .44 revolver.”

For more information on Cimarron Firearms and accessories, visit  www.cimarron-firearms.com.

Shoot Like A Girl has partnered with Beretta USA to launch the Hunt Like A Girl  Contest to give one lucky winner the opportunity to participate in a guided pheasant hunt in Kansas, October 12-15, 2021. This contest will give one entrant, who is new to hunting or who has never hunted before, the chance to experience the fall pheasant season for the first time with an all-female team from Shoot Like A Girl and Beretta. The winner will also receive a gear prize pack from the hunt sponsors. This experience is the second of three hunts planned in partnership with Beretta this year.

“We’re excited to continue to share the experience of hunting with some amazing ladies at Beretta and introduce new hunters to pheasant hunting,” said Karen Butler, Founder and President of Shoot Like A Girl. “This partnership enhances our mission to empower women with confidence by building a bridge from Beretta’s lineage to the future of hunting and tomorrow’s history.”

Contest Details
To enter for a chance to win a hunt of a lifetime, entrants must nominate either a friend or themselves for the grand prize by commenting on the contest post, briefly explaining the reason for the nomination via social media comment/message or video.

To enter for a chance to win a hunt of a lifetime, entrants must nominate either a friend or themselves for the grand prize by commenting on the contest post, on Facebook or any of the contest posts on Instagram, briefly explaining the reason for the nomination via social media comment/message or video. Shoot Like A Girl and Beretta will read all entries carefully and will be looking for a submission that is thoughtfully crafted. Nominations must be for an individual who is 21 years of age or older at the time of submission, must be a legal resident of the United States and have no criminal background (background checks will be conducted for grand-prize winner). The winner will also be required to sign a model release form, so that any photos or video from the hunt can be used online.

While everyone is encouraged to enter and all entries and nominations will be considered, Shoot Like A Girl and Beretta are specifically looking for an individual who is new to hunting or has never hunted before. The contest begins August 17, 2021 and ends on August 31, 2021. Entrants and nominees must be 21 year or older and will be selected on or about September 3, 2021. Full terms and conditions are also available online.

The National Deer Association (NDA) is pleased to announce Bob Ziehmer of Missouri has been appointed to the NDA Board of Directors. Ziehmer brings a lifetime of experience in conservation at the highest levels as well as an unwavering passion for hunting, angling and trapping.

“Bob is an excellent addition to the Board, and we are thrilled to have his expertise and experience added to our impressive roster,” said NDA Board Chairman Rick Dahl. “Bob will be a great fit and I know the entire team looks forward to working directly with him on advancing the NDA mission. His insight will be valued greatly, and we are honored to announce his acceptance.”

Bob Ziehmer currently serves as the Senior Director of Conservation for Bass Pro Shops. He also serves as a liaison with various state and federal agencies and non-governmental groups to encourage projects, policy and regulations that advance conservation and protect our outdoor heritage. Prior to joining Bass Pro Shops, Ziehmer served over 25 years with the Missouri Department of Conservation and served as a member of the Governor’s Cabinet.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with NDA in the past, and I’m honored to have the opportunity to increase my contribution to the organization,” said Ziehmer. “The National Deer Association plays such an important role in conservation, education and research surrounding white-tailed deer, and I look forward to doing all I can to expand those efforts.”

Join NDA and support their mission today, or sign up for their free e-newsletter to receive the latest on deer hunting and management at DeerAssociation.com

“THE BEST NEW HUNTING BINOCULARS OF 2021”
B-8 8×42 Binocular

LUCID Optics, known for more than a decade of refining traditional optics for improved use in tactical and field settings, is featured in the Outdoor Life magazine article “The Best New Hunting Binoculars of 2021” with their B-8 8×24 High Definition (ED) Binoculars.

LUCID Optics’ commitment to delivering a comfortable, lightweight binocular was noticed by the Outdoor Life team. “The LUCID’s build is impressive,” said Outdoor Life’s Andrew McKean. “It features high-definition extra-low-dispersion glass, and the twin-hinge open-bridge design is one of the most modern and comfortable on the market.”

Balanced and lightweight at only 24 ounces, McKean added, “The other side of weight, though, is portability, and testers reported carrying the LUCID for days of field work and marveling at its nimbleness and near weightlessness.”

Integrating ergonomics and user-friendly features is a point of pride for LUCID Optics, says CEO Jason Wilson. “We truly consider the needs of our end-users in product development, and our B-Series of binoculars is no exception. Having this recognition from the Outdoor Life testing team is a great distinction for us.”