Hunting and Fishing News & Blog Articles

I am demanding when it comes to waterfowl gear. It must be able to hold up in extremely harsh conditions. Waterfowl hunting clothing is no different. It needs to be designed to keep you warm and dry. I recently had the chance to try out Kuiu’s new Flyway Insulated Vest from their Waterfowl collection. I decided to wear the Kuiu flyway vest while using a kayak to paddle into shallow waters to chase down birds.

This vest is rated for cold to frigid temperatures. I waited until the temperatures could put this vest to the test. The morning I decided to go, the temperatures were in the high teens to low 20s °F. The Fiberball® Insulation did precisely what it advertised it would do. It kept my core body temp warm and comfortable. I used this vest as my outer layer. I combined it with a base layer undershirt and a heavy hooded sweatshirt as the middle layer. I was worried that this might not be enough clothing to keep me warm. I used the adjustable hem cinch, which helped keep the vest close to my body and seemed to help trap the warm air near my chest.

The zippered chest pockets are the perfect size for keeping items such as keys, wallet, and a phone dry and secure. The YKK® zippers were easy to use even while wearing gloves in frigid temperatures. The upper hand pockets have a magnetic closure and are lined with Sherpa fleece. They kept my hands warm while waiting for birds to fly into range. The lower hand pockets are lined with Sherpa fleece and have a magnetic closure. I found these lower pockets perfect for holding extra shells.

One feature I did not think about until I got on the water was that this vest cuts the wind perfectly. The wind was blowing hard enough to push me around in my kayak, but it did not penetrate the vest.

The underarm gusseted pattern on the Kuiu flyway vest was large enough to allow unrestricted movement while paddling my kayak and when I was shooting. It felt like the vest was moving with me as I swung through shots and even when I used my paddle as a push pole while navigating the muck and mud of the shallow water I was hunting in.

Primos® Hunting, a pioneer in game calls and hunting accessories, invites attendees of the 2024 National Wild Turkey Federation Sport Show in Nashville, Tennessee, to visit booth #1213 to meet Primos team members and to learn about the newest hunting products from the legendary manufacturer.

“Primos and the NWTF are two names that are synonymous with all things turkey and by supporting each other, we’ve enjoyed a long-standing relationship that goes well beyond games calls and accessories,” said Jason Harris, Director of Product and Marketing for Primos. “Together, we have promoted the benefits of conservation and have worked side-by-side to keep the passion of hunting and sportsmanship burning hot in every generation throughout our almost 50 years of shared history.”

As part of its Full Strut Sponsorship of this year’s convention, Primos will be involved in multiple events including co-sponsoring the 2024 Grand National Calling Championships, the conventions Kickoff Party Thursday evening and the social hot spot, the Waterin’ Hole.

Each day of the show, Primos Hunting staff will be displaying products and welcoming visitors. Both Will and Jimmy Primos are also slated to make appearances during the NWTF annual gathering along with the crew from Small Town Hunting. Author Brent Rodgers, will also be present in the Primos booth promoting his new book entitled Yelp & Gobble Inc. The new book highlights how efforts to restore the wild turkey helped spur a game call innovation boom. Rodgers and Will Primos will be hosting a seminar over the boom of turkey call making and Rodgers will be selling signed copies of the book in the Primos booth.

On Thursday evening, Primos sponsors the Grand National Turkey Calling Championship with Primos’ own turkey call designer Travis Ham looking to defend his 2023 national title.

Remington Ammunition has officially kicked off the Full Safe Sweepstakes – Big Green’s biggest consumer sweepstakes yet.

Featuring a massive prize assortment from leading industry brands including Remington Arms, Remington Safes, Nighthawk Custom, Leupold Optics, Silencer Central, and Remington Ammunition, sweepstakes entrants can win one of two prize packages, detailed below.

With prizes valued at $10,000, every hunter and shooter will want to sign up for their chance to win.

To enter the Full Safe Sweepstakes, click here.

Grand Prize

Evolution Outdoor, a leader in the fishing, hunting and shooting industry, announces it will be attending the 2024 Sports Inc. February Outdoor Sporting Goods Show in Phoenix, Arizona. The event will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center from February 12 until February 15. Attendees are encouraged to stop by the Evolution Outdoor booth #1111 to check out the 2024 new products and more.

The Sports Inc. Sporting Goods Show is one of the foremost trade shows in the outdoor sports industry. Over 500 companies are estimated to attend, with buy group members able to browse and write orders for the latest sporting goods, apparel, technology, health items and more.

“We are thrilled to showcase every facet of Evolution Outdoor to such a diverse buy group,”

said Evolution Outdoor Executive Director of Sales and Marketing Colt Fadal. “We have new and innovative options across the board—from tactical to fishing to hunting and everything in between. The opportunity to meet with people from every corner of the sports and outdoors industry is very valuable, and we’re excited for the chance to continue to grow our presence.”

Evolution Outdoor Vice President of Sales Jeff Covert will be available to speak with attendees and is available by appointment as well. Attendees are free to stop by the booth or contact [email protected] to set up a specific meeting.

Banshee Brands Inc. partners with Italian firearms manufacturer Breda to import, market, and provide sales support into the US market for hunting, competition, sport, and defensive shooting products.

Banshee Brands Inc.,  the importer of world-class brands for the outdoor industry, including RETAY USA® and Thomas Ferney & Co., proudly announces a new strategic partnership with Breda Italy, to form the Breda America Group. The iconic brand was founded in the late 19th century and is based in the historic firearms manufacturing center of Val Trompia, Brescia, Italy. For over 120 years, Breda has combined the latest techniques and technologies in firearms manufacturing with refined hand craftsmanship and meticulous finishing by Italy’s master artisans gunmakers.

“We are excited and honored to bring this renowned Italian luxury brand to the US market,” Christian Handy, CEO of Banshee Brands, said. “Breda has an incredibly strong international following and combined with our deep sales experience and established distribution, we are confident the brand will resonate with US hunters and competitive shooters, as well as pros in the military and law enforcement.”

Founded in Milan in 1861 by Ernesto Breda, the company began as a locomotive manufacturer and strategical assets as foundry production plants. By the turn of the century, it had grown into the leading armaments supplier to the Italian military, producing everything from small arms to artillery systems and aircraft. Numerous iconic firearms have been OEM manufactured under contract by Breda over the years. Since the beginning of 2000s the company employed innovative engineers like Bruno Civolani, considered the father of the modern inertia shotgun.

Through mergers and acquisitions, many of Breda’s divisions now operate under different names, while the private, family-owned arms and munitions manufacturing business retains the Breda designation. This division continues supplying military components and manufacturing both civilian and military firearms.

Federal Ammunition congratulates sponsored shooter Vincent Hancock, a three-time Olympic champion, on bringing home two more ISSF World Cup medals from Morrocco.  Hancock won silver in Men’s Skeet and gold in the Skeet Mixed Team event in Rabat, Morrocco, during the shotgun world cup event held February 4-13, 2024.

In the Men’s Skeet competition, Hancock qualified in sixth place to make the finals.  During the medal competition, Hancock climbed the ladder with an excellent performance before being bested by Italy’s Tammaro Cassandro who missed just one target out of 60 in the finals. 

In the Mixed Team Skeet competition, Hancock and his teammate missed just one combined target out of 150 to qualify for the gold medal match.  Hancock continued his perfection in the finals shooting clean leading the American team over a team from Georgia by five targets to claim the gold medal.  “Another great international performance by Vincent,” says Jason Nash, Federal’s Vice President of Marketing.  “Vincent is a champion, and we look forward to the Paris selection matches in Tucson, AZ coming in March,” says Nash.

Federal is the number one choice for shotgun shells and manufactures products in America for all competitive and recreational disciplines. See the full lineup, including the latest High Over All, at www.federalpremium.com.

Federal ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide. For more information on all products from Federal or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com. To support America’s shooting team, visit www.usashooting.org to find out more.

TrueTimber, the world’s best-selling camo brand, is proud to announce a new partnership with the South Carolina Waterfowl Association (SCWA) as the organization’s official camo sponsor. TrueTimber will sponsor over 30 events in 2024, including SCWA banquets, raffles and conservation education programs.  

TrueTimber’s team recently visited SCWA to get an in depth look at the nation’s leading Wildlife Education Center and its incredible facilities to gain a better understanding of the overall mission. Footage from the visit can be seen at the following link.  

“SCWA has done amazing work promoting and protecting the hunting culture here in our home state through education, research and conservation,” said TrueTimber CEO Rusty Sellars. “Over the last four decades, SCWA can truly say that they have moved the needle, and we are very excited to help support them in this important mission.”

TrueTimber’s partnership with SCWA has plans to develop a youth waterfowl hunting initiative to include a line of youth waterfowl hunting apparel. A portion of all proceeds from the apparel line will go towards SCWA’s effort to introduce and educate youth hunters. 

“SCWA is very excited to partner with the world’s best-selling camo brand and its incredible team members and partners. TrueTimber has stepped up as an outdoor industry leader in support of passing on our outdoor heritage to the next generation.” said SCWA CEO David Wielicki.  “The future looks bright thanks to Outdoor Industry leaders like TrueTimber.”

Metal or wood bleachers may offer a great view of the game but don’t provide much comfort for fans. Portable seats with backs make cheering for the team more comfortable, and the Millennium Sportsline Stadium Seat is designed with features that deliver the best spectator experience.

This lightweight, folding seat is easy to carry to and from the stadium and allows fans to relax as they take in the game. Millennium Sportsline has crafted a portable seat built for years of enjoyment.

No matter which team wins on the field, the Millennium Sportsline Stadium Seat is the big winner for fans, leading the league in comfort, portability, and durability.

Millennium Sportsline STADIUM SEAT

Call or visit millenniumsportsline.com to inquire about personalized Stadium Seats with a custom logo.

THAW offers the most comprehensive lineup of rechargeable and disposable personal warming devices on the market. They not only help first responders stay warm when temperatures plummet, they help them perform their very best. The unique portable heating products help law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, 911 dispatchers and paramedics stay warm in the harshest conditions, ensuring Mother Nature doesn’t get in the way of life-saving work. All THAW heating devices incorporate the latest in warming technology to provide long-lasting, reliable function, meaning first responders – and anyone else who works or plays in cold temperatures – can stay warm and comfortable enough to perform at their best. 

THAW has many rechargeable innovations that keep users warm from toe to head. Rechargeable Heated Insoles, which come in a variety of sizes to fit both men and women, provide precious heat for up to 4.5 hours. THAW uses BluetoothⓇ technology controlled by an ingenious smartphone app to offer independent or simultaneous controls for each insole. The app also enables users to monitor battery life, stream weather forecasts and even loan the insoles to friends. Perhaps best of all, convenient magnetic charging cables allow for easy in-shoe charging, so first responders never have to worry about forgetting them when hurrying to answer a call.

THAW also offers disposable and rechargeable hand warmers to keep digits warm and working in frigid conditions. Their popular disposable hand warmers use a unique chemical compound that makes them last longer than competitors’ products. Each pouch contains two disposable hand warmers that, when opened, react to air to create safe, long-lasting heat that lasts all day, ensuring the cold never gets in the way of getting the job done. Their dual-purpose Rechargeable Hand Warmers not only keep hands warm but can be used to recharge USB-powered devices. Available in two different sizes, each hand warmer provides comfortable, double-sided heat and will last up to 10 hours on a single charge. 

First responders work in some of the most stressful and challenging conditions. Don’t let bone-chilling temperatures get in the way of performing flawlessly in the field. Pick up some THAW personal heating products today!

Explore the full line of THAW products by visiting thaw.acgbrands.com.

DENVER (February 14, 2024) –Renovation Hunters, an Outdoor Channel original series, is embarking on season two where home improvement meets the outdoor lifestyle beginning on Friday, February 23 at 8:30 p.m. ET. Hosted by Hal Shaffer, hunter and outdoorsman, this series is dedicated to preserving the family tradition of the outdoors. Their mission is to ensure hunting, fishing, or vacation camps can be passed on to the next generation.

Over a period of eight days, the talented crew of Renovation Hunters dedicate their skills to do whatever it takes to ensure that family camp is the place where family memories will continue.  See the trials, mishaps, and fun, as Renovation Hunters comes to small towns to preserve family camps so everyone can enjoy the great outdoors again.

“Each episode is an amazing transformation of truly compelling stories of each family’s trials and tribulations. Over those eight days of renovations, you see where the Renovation Hunters crew makes dreams into a gifted reality,” shared host Hal Shaffer.

In a time where positive and uplifting shows are needed more than ever, each episode makes an impact not only on the family’s homes renovated, but also the Renovation Hunters crew themselves. “The reactions of some of these reveals have been so impactful to us,” continued Shaffer.  One that stands out is the final episode in Linesville, Penn. where the reaction from the family trump’s all others…we all slept better knowing just what that renovation meant to them.”

The talented crew of Renovation Hunters is made of home improvement specialists from all over the United States who love both their craft and the outdoors. The selection process is based on compelling video submissions. They go to work putting together a design that caters to the way the owners use the property, a truly custom design experience. This design is kept a secret from the owners until the camp is unveiled at the completion of the project. Renovations of this caliber, and under this kind of time restraint, require a team of specialized craftsmen.