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The chamber passed a “minibus” package of appropriations bills outlining funding for the federal agriculture, energy, water, environment, and public land agencies, including investments in conservation that will affect hunting and fishing in America

(Washington, D.C.) — In a 219 – 208 floor vote this afternoon, the House passed a “minibus” package of appropriations bills for fiscal year 2022, including those that fund conservation at the federal agencies overseeing agriculture, energy, water, the environment, and public lands. Experts at the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership have scrutinized these funding levels and identified important increases in several areas, including drought resiliency, wetlands conservation, private land conservation, big game herd health, and habitat restoration in the Everglades, Chesapeake Bay, and Upper Mississippi River watershed.

“We’re pleased to see the House supporting robust and increased investment in conservation at a time when public land visitation is up, participation in hunting and fishing is growing, and our natural resources face many challenges, including climate change, drought, development, invasive species, wildfire, and disease,” says Whit Fosburgh, president and CEO of the TRCP. “We have to create certainty for the federal workers who keep hunters and anglers safe on our public lands and waters and give them the resources to improve habitat and stave off risk—rather than scramble to recover after losses or watch maintenance backlogs grow. This requires investment. We look forward to working with the Senate to secure these funding levels and seize additional opportunities to commit to conservation in fiscal year 2022.”

Some highlights of the appropriations package include:

While the funding measure takes an important step in growing federal investment in several areas important to wildlife, conservation needs continue to outpace funding. Challenges ranging from chronic wasting disease to drought are affecting hunters, anglers, landowners, and fish and wildlife. The TRCP looks forward to working with lawmakers in the Senate to support these critical funding needs for FY22 and years to come.

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Starting off the highly anticipated return of the National Matches at Camp Perry with a collection of impressive achievements, SSG Carl Clegg, 35, of the Army Marksmanship Unit, gave consistent notable performances to lead overall during the Any Sight portion of the challenging Pistol 2700 Aggregate event. Clegg tallied a total score of 2648-114X in the match.

The 2021 National Pistol Matches were fired July 12 through July 18 on the grounds of the historic Camp Perry National Guard Training Facility in Ohio. Over 3,700 entries were seen throughout the annual event, which featured competitions never before held on the pistol series schedule – including numerous aggregate opportunities. 

Conditions throughout the National Pistol Matches were what was expected by those familiar with the unstable environment often found at Camp Perry. Gusty winds and bouts of precipitation greeted competitors on the firing lines, with sunshine and heat also making appearances through the week.

“This is Perry – it’s what you train for. You have to expect it,” said Jonathan Shue, 40, of Liberty, North Carolina.

Shue landed only four points behind Clegg for second overall in the Any Sight event and is a past winner of some of the most honorable events of the National Matches. He found several successes at the 2021 event, like earning High Civilian of the Pistol 2700 Aggregate, leading the Civilian class of the Center Fire 900 Aggregate and helping to claim multiple team competitions.

Second event to highlight company’s commitment to sustainability

Segway-Ninebot, a global leader in short-distance transportation solutions and robotic service industries, continues its “Year of Sustainability” campaign with Segway Across America: West Coast Edition starting August 2nd in Seattle, Washington.

Segway-Ninebot will be collaborating with influencers Aubrey Nolan and Justin Morris for the campaign, who will take the Segway eMoped C80 on a trip from Seattle, Washington, to San Diego, California on August 2nd. The campaign will end with a brand activation event that will take place in the famed Gaslamp District in San Diego, California on August 21st, 2021.

The influencers will be documenting their 1,200 mile trip along the way, with audiences being able to follow them on the campaign landing page and by following the @SegwayInc Instagram and TikTok accounts. To support their journey, Segway will host a social media campaign, sweepstakes, exclusive promotional code, and more.

The campaign is part of Segway’s continuing commitment to sustainability, and most importantly, to bring awareness to using electric vehicles as a more earth-friendly alternative to traditional vehicles.

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Featuring competitions never before held on the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) event schedule, the annual 2021 National Pistol Matches welcomed nearly 900 individuals on the firing lines – some for the first time.

Such newcomers included 1st Sgt. Mario Gonzales from Camp Parks in Dublin, California. Gonzales is a member of the 1-363rd Training Support Battalion and is also a Deputy Sherriff for the City and County of San Francisco. His marksmanship experience includes 20 years with the Army and competing at a local rod and gun club.

Gonzales admitted he had heard of Camp Perry in the past but was unable to make the trip until this year, arriving not only to compete but also to take the lessons he’s learned back with him to embed into his company’s training.

“I’m super addicted and I’m looking forward to bringing the rest of my company out here to enjoy it again – hopefully,” he said with a smile. “It’s a great place. Ohio has some of the most humble people I’ve ever met, and I’m looking forward to coming back again.”

Fired July 12 through July 18 on the grounds of the historic Camp Perry National Guard Training Facility in Ohio, new events on the National Pistol Matches schedule included the Pop-Up Pistol match on the pop-up range located behind the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center. During the match, participants fired upon red and blue targets that electronically pushed upwards and fell backwards. Competitors aimed at each target as they rapidly appeared, earning points for each hit.

Sport shooters from across the country are en route to the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, Illinois, to compete for the most prestigious titles in shooting sports. The AIM (Academics Integrity Marksmanship) Youth Championship, which is on July 30-August 3, will host more than 10,000 competitors. It will be followed by the annual Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) Grand American World Championship on August 4-14.

Winchester Ammunition is the official ammunition of the ATA and has been affiliated with the ATA and the Grand American for over 100 years, which continues to preserve and promote the shooting sports.

The AIM Grand Championship is a youth shooting competition where kids from elementary school through college compete against others in their class in Singles, Doubles and Handicap Trap events. After the AIM Grand Championship events, shooters of all ages begin the 11-day Grand American Trap Shoot, which consists of daily events like the Winchester AA® Class Singles (Monday, August 9). 

Winchester AA shotshells will be available for sale at the shell house, including AA Diamond Grade Elite Trap, which is new for 2021. This product features 8% antimony hard shot loaded to the same load specs as the ever-popular AA Super-Handicap.

Team Winchester at The Grand American
Team Winchester members will compete as well as spend time in the Winchester building throughout the event.   

Battle Arms Development (B.A.D) is no stranger to upgrades. The company has built its name on continual improvements and advancements, taking the AR platform rifle to the next level with advancements in function and ergonomics.

B.A.D.’s rifles of today take full advantage of modern design and manufacturing capabilities to produce a truly 21st-century rifle. Those traits make an alignment with DuraMag as an OEM supplier of magazines the natural choice. B.A.D.’s rifles are generations ahead of the classic AR, and DuraMag magazines are the most advanced rifle magazines available on the market today.

More than a spring-loaded bullet holder, DuraMags are engineered and built from the ground up for each caliber and each capacity. Even the classic 5.56mm AR magazine is a complete redesign. Just like B.A.D.’s rifles, what appears normal from a distance is in reality an advancement decades ahead of its original concept.

Don’t let the familiar shape fool you, DuraMags are truly a different generation of metal magazine. DuraMag greatly enhanced the lifespan of steel and aluminum magazines with the integration of LipLock technology and Post-and-Hole body construction. LipLock reinforces critical areas of the feed lips for a stronger and more durable hold beyond the simple strength of material. Post-and-hole body construction mechanically locks the magazine together before precision robotic welding finishes the job. An EverFlex spring and Advanced Geometry Follower glide smoothly thanks to DuraMag’s own T360 coating that protects the magazine inside and out.

The inclusion of DuraMag magazines with B.A.D. rifles demonstrates Battle Arms Development’s dedication to superlative performance advantages, added value, ingenuity, and attention to detail.

To help celebrate 30 years of providing customers with the world’s finest array of meat and fish seasonings, jerky, sausage, and snackin’ stick kits; dressings & dips; and much more, Hi Mountain Seasonings is offering several Limited Edition anniversary items on the company’s website, https://himtnjerky.com/. One is the custom-made 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Chef Knife – the perfect addition to any chef’s kitchen.

Made by renowned custom knife maker Matt Peterson of Fire on the Mountain Custom Crafts in Colorado, the Hi Mountain 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Chef Knife is truly a unique piece of cutlery. Featuring an 8-inch blade with a 15-degree edge, the blade is made of 66-layer Damascus steel with a high level of edge retention and overall strength. The beautiful Damascus steel layers are joined with an oak handle finished with food-safe linseed oil and beeswax. It is held in place with beautifully crafted Wyoming Bison or Elk Mosaic pins. It is perfect for everyday kitchen use, or for display in the included presentation box.

A perfect complement to the Hi Mountain 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Chef Knife is the Hi Mountain 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Cutting Board. It’s made from solid North American Black Walnut, finished with food-safe mineral oil, and is perfect for prepping food for any meal. Measuring 11×17 inches and a sturdy 1-inch thick, the cutting board has a juice grove and is engraved with Hi Mountain Seasonings’ 30th Anniversary emblem. Customers save $10 off the regular cutting board price of $49.99 when buying them together. Prices are $199.99, knife only; and $239.99, knife and cutting board combination.

Hi Mountain Seasonings currently has several summer specials on tap, including 20 percent off on all Summer Sausage Kits. For more information on the entire line of Hi Mountain Seasonings’ seasonings; jerky, sausage, and snackin’ stick kits; dressings & dips; free mouth-watering recipes, and more, visit https://himtnjerky.com/.

Hi Mountain’s entire line of products, cooking tips, instructional videos and recipes are also available at  www.himtnjerky.com. Hi Mountain products also can be found at high-end sporting-goods stores, farm-and-ranch stores and many local grocery stores.

EDGEFIELD, S.C.—Judging for the NWTF 2021 Grand National Callmaking Competition will begin this weekend, putting a spotlight on some of the nation’s top custom call makers.

The Grand National Callmaking Competition is typically held in Nashville, Tennessee, during the NWTF National Convention and Sport Show. With NWTF holding a virtual convention in 2021 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the national custom callmaking contest was postponed and is now being held at the NWTF headquarters in Edgefield, South Carolina, July 31 to Aug. 1. 

For nearly 50 years, the art of turkey call making has grown alongside the NWTF and is inextricably linked to the NWTF’s history as a conservation organization. Since the founding of the NWTF, custom call makers and callmaking companies have used their craftsmanship and resourcefulness to raise crucial funds for wild turkey restoration efforts. That dedication and creativity in support of conservation is most evident through the Grand National Callmaking Competition.

Over nearly three decades, the national custom callmaking event has grown to include an array of calls represented in four divisions, including decorative turkey, hunting turkey, decorative waterfowl and hunting waterfowl. Within each of these four divisions resides many categories by which the call makers can demonstrate their talents.

Some of the best call makers in the country have sent in their custom-made calls to be judged by a panel of turkey and duck call experts. Over 700 calls within the four categories will be judged on various criteria, such as artistic beauty, craftsmanship, ingenuity, sound and more.

Safari Club International strongly opposes the nomination of David Chipman as the Biden Administration’s nominee for the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

Chipman, a longtime gun control lobbyist, has expressly stated his support for banning the most popular rifle in the U.S., owned by tens of millions of law-abiding Americans. He holds many other radical anti-Second Amendment positions, all of which would not only impact the civil rights of Americans but will also have very detrimental effects on hunting and wildlife conservation.

The nomination of Chipman will significantly harm wildlife conservation and management efforts across the country. Manufacturers pay a 10- to 11-percent tax on firearms and ammunition, which directly funds state wildlife and habitat conservation, law enforcement, hunter safety programs and other wildlife-related uses. This tax comes from all recreational firearm manufacturing, not just those firearms used for hunting.

SCI CEO W. Laird Hamberlin stated: “The benefits all hunters and recreational shooters bring to wildlife and habitat conservation cannot be diminished. America’s law-abiding sportsmen and women are vital to providing the revenue, participation, and management necessary to conserving wildlife and habitat across the country. David Chipman’s explicit hostility to our community is dangerous, and we strongly oppose his nomination to lead ATF.”

SCI was among the 22 organizations that sent a June 11, 2021, letter to Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Republican Leader McConnell outlining strong opposition to Chipman.