Hunting vests are a necessary piece of gear.  The Nomad Pursuit Convertible Turkey Vest is a leading-edge design delivering a highly functional yet minimalist spin on the Turkey hunting vest. The lightweight and versatile design are exceptional in its class, allowing hunters to choose between wearing a traditional vest or unclipping and converting the bottom half of the vest into a fanny pack.  

The Pursuit Convertible Vest guarantees the only extra weight hunters have to tote around will be the weight of a long beard in the rear roll-top game tote. The game tote has a multipurpose setup, as hunters can use it for extra clothing layers or equipment. This lightweight design doesn’t come at the expense of optimal storage options. The Pursuit Convertible Vest provides multiple pockets to keep the most utilized items nearby. A turkey’s vision is sharp, keeping hunters on their toes during a chase. The chest and side storage pockets allow minimal movements, which are critical to successfully harvesting a turkey. The chest pocket provides room for a rangefinder or cell phone, while the external Thermacell® pocket helps to keep from swatting unwanted insects away during a hunt.

The Pursuit Convertible Vest provides two friction and mouth call pockets, a box call pocket, and a locator sleeve. The zippered storage cargo pocket also has elastic loops to hold strikers and shotgun shells. Hunters can quickly fire off the call of their choice and locate a potential gobbler, all without reaching into far-away bags or pant pockets.

The Pursuit Convertible Vest has a double-padded, high-density foam cushion for optimal comfort, with magnetic closure. The magnetic closure is handy when making a quick move or changing the game plan during the hunt. The vest is available in two different Mossy Oak camo print options, the Mossy Oak Bottomland® or Mossy Oak Shadowleaf®. Both camo patterns have proven to blend hunters easily into the surrounding terrain.

Nomad Pursuit Convertible Turkey Vest 

Good utility gear makes everything much easier, faster, and more efficient in a fast-paced, ever-moving environment. It is no wonder that professionals who are always on the go would also want an all-around utility pen that they can bring anywhere and count on under any circumstances. In response to this need, Fisher Space Pen® presents the Trekker Space Pen, the ultimate writing device for go-getters. 

The Trekker’s most notable feature is a key loop that can attach to any carabiner, which makes this pen a perfect accessory to attach to anything and everything. There will be no shortage of places to connect this pen, whether for a construction professional, craftsman, first responder, law enforcement officer, or outdoorsman. A tool belt, backpack, tactical duty belt, sling pack, camping or hiking gear, any bag or clothes with a hoop or a key chain – there are endless possibilities! In addition, the Trekker’s rubber grip on its brass body ensures finishing writing while on the job site or in the woods. The matte black finish with a black snap ring makes this impressively handy pen visually attractive.

However, excellent mobility and eye-catching design would do little good if a pen cannot write. The Trekker Space Pen’s supreme writability and reliability shine through when tested with rugged, unusual conditions. The Trekker writes in extreme temperatures ranging from -30 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit, from any angle, and even in zero gravity. If workplaces involve grease or wet conditions, it will write through that with its near zero percent failure rate. What more could one ask for in a writing companion? At a retail price of $48 and engraving options for personalization, the Trekker makes a thoughtful gift for anyone with a dynamic profession and lifestyle. 

Fisher Space Pen always aims to provide pens to those who explore the world around them, and the Trekker embodies everything to that end. This spring, get a Trekker Space Pen to take professional endeavors and personal adventures to the next level!

For more information, please visit https://www.spacepen.com/

St. Croix pro offers insights on the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Season, builds his own rod, and dives into the slugfest that will be this month’s Bassmaster Classic on the Tennessee River

Competitive fishing’s grandest stage will be in Knoxville, Tennessee, March 24-26, when the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota comes to the Tennessee River. St Croix Pro “Old Bob” Downey of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is among the 55 elite anglers competing for the biggest title and payout in competitive bass fishing.

Bob Downey is in his fourth season fishing the Elites. He finished the 2022 season with an AOY rank of 23. So far this season, he has placed 54th at Lake Okeechobee and 12th at Lake Seminole, earning 144 AOY points placing him in 24th place.

“I wasn’t thrilled with 54th in Florida, but I’ll take 54th over 85th any day,” says Downey, who was a lot happier with his 12th-place finish in Georgia. “I’m just trying to stay consistent,” he says. “I had one bad tournament last year, but everything else was decent. That’s what it takes to make the Classic. For me, there’s no secret formula. I’m no better than the best local anglers on any water we fish,” he says. “I work really hard but so does everyone else. I guess one thing I do try to do is keep a calm demeanor throughout every day of competition. That means rolling with the punches and keeping a calm head. Do that and more times than not you’ll find something that works. But that can’t happen if you are totally spun out.”

Downey says he’s looking forward to this year’s events at Lake Champlain, the St. Lawrence River, and Lake St. Clair the most. “Being from Minnesota, those are obviously the venues that set up the best for my style of fishing,” he says. “I really like fishing at Lake Champlain.”

TrueTimber is proud to announce support of The Double D Foundation 2023 banquet. TrueTimber will support as a Gold level sponsor, donating $10,000 towards their important mission of protecting the Second Amendment and advancing freedom through shooting sports. The event is set to take place today, March 9, in Columbia, SC.

“We are really excited to be a part of this event and be able to support such an important organization,” said TrueTimber CEO Rusty Sellars. “They have been able to have such a huge impact with their efforts and do a phenomenal job of protecting our rights and freedoms.”

The mission of The Double D Foundation is to protect the Second Amendment by growing the number of Americans involved in shooting sports, who understand the fundamentals of firearm safety, and who share the core belief that the second amendment defends the rest. The Double D Foundation is a non-profit organization supported by corporate and individual sponsors. Every penny raised supports shooting sports initiatives through grants, events and donations.

“We’re thrilled to have a great company like TrueTimber become a Gold level sponsor,” said Double D Foundation founder Cindy Daniel. “Their support will help us continue to distribute much needed funds to very worth shooting organizations throughout South Carolina.”

To learn more about the entire TrueTimber product line and see all available patterns, visit TrueTimber.com. Details about future product launches can be found on TrueTimber’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

One of the Most Advanced Rain Shell Available, 100 USA-made

FORLOH, the 100 percent made-in-America technical outdoor brand, introduces their most advanced lightweight waterproof jacket and pants. Designed with first-to-market Airadigm Pulse Plasma Technology and equipped with RECCO®, the Airalite collection is designed for backcountry packability (112gm/m2 fabric), with the ability to quickly layer up and protect against the rigors of harsh weather and terrain.

The Airadigm Pulse Plasma technology applies the DWR treatment in trace amounts using an electrical charge to bond the fabric’s fibers. In turn, the pores of the fabric remain open and result in a substantially more breathable and air-permeable garment. Besides being a more durable and longer-lasting treatment, The Airadigm Pulse Plasma technology results in a soft, supple, quiet fabric compared to most waterproof fabrics.

The perfect balance of durability and protection, 30-denier military grade rip-stop nylon construction for overall strength paired with ePTFE membrane and a lightweight 20-denier tricot backer to block out the elements and keep the user dry and comfortable. The Airalite is equipped with RECCO® technology for search and rescue detecting as well as boasts an impressive waterproof rating while maintaining performance-ready breathability and a windproof rating to handle extreme winds. 

The jacket incorporates FORLOH’s first-of-its-kind horizontal zippered back vent which was designed to allow excess heat to escape while still offering protection, whether standing in a torrential downpour or simply getting sprayed while fishing in rough waters.

U.S. Patriot, a GALLS® company, joined forces with Bomb Techs Without Borders to deliver $221k worth of cold weather gear to Ukraine’s fighting forces.

U.S. Patriot Tactical, a GALLS® company, continues to stand by the Ukrainian people in their year-long battle against Vladimir Putin’s oppressive regime. In U.S. Patriot’s commitment to stand by our allies, they have partnered with Bomb Techs Without Borders to deliver $221K worth of cold weather gear for Ukraine’s men and women in uniform.

U.S. Patriot is the nation’s largest supplier of cold-weather military gear, and their donation of 500 sets of cold-weather jackets and pants are to be delivered to the Kyiv Border Patrol and other first responders. U.S. Patriot will be supplying them with the All Purpose Environmental Clothing System (APECS) parka and trousers from Valley Apparel.

U.S. Patriot actively supports the people of Ukraine as they fight to protect their country from the Russian invasion. U.S. Patriot stands with our allies across the globe and continues to support the Ukrainian efforts to restore peace and liberty to their people.

For more information about this donation, visit the U.S. Patriot blog.

Ruby Mountains Protection Act would conserve 340,000-plus acres home to mule deer, sage grouse, Lahontan cutthroat trout

WASHINGTON – More than 340,000 acres of public lands and waters in northeast Nevada’s Ruby Mountains would be conserved under legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate today.

The Ruby Mountains Protection Act would prohibit oil and gas leasing on more than 300,000 acres of the Ruby Mountains subdistrict of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and nearly 40,000 acres of the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The region provides a critical migratory corridor for the state’s largest mule deer herd, sage grouse habitat, and robust fisheries including Lahontan cutthroat trout, the Nevada state fish. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) reintroduced the bill in the 118th Congress. It passed out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in the 117th Congress with bipartisan support. 

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, which now has supported the legislation across three Congresses, highlighted its importance to Nevada’s fish, wildlife and public lands and waters.

“We thank Sen. Cortez Masto for her leadership on reintroducing the Ruby Mountains Protection Act, which would withdraw nearly 350,000 acres of public land from oil and gas leasing, removing the threat of habitat fragmentation while maintaining multiple use,” said Bryce Pollock, BHA Nevada chapter policy co-chair. “Sportsmen and women applaud this legislation that would conserve critical habitat in the migratory corridor for Nevada’s largest mule deer herd as well as streams and lakes populated by Lahontan cutthroat trout.”

Dies Now Available for 7mm PRC, .360 Buckhammer and .338 Weatherby® RPM

RCBS®, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, has added three new cartridges to its collection of full-length die sets: 7mm PRC, .360 Buckhammer and .338 Weatherby® RPM.

Announced late last year, the 7mm PRC is the hottest new rifle cartridge to hit the market for long range shooters and hunters, joining the ranks of other popular cartridges in the PRC family like the 6.5 PRC and .300 PRC. As more riflemen switch to the new 7mm cartridge, demand for handloading equipment is also increasing.

The .360 Buckhammer is a new straight-walled cartridge for lever-guns that’s aimed at the big woods whitetail hunter, while the .338 Weatherby RPM combines fire-breathing magnum performance with modern, heavy-for-caliber bullets.

All three of these two-die sets come with a full-length sizer die with an expander-decapping unit and a seater die with bullet seater plug. Each die comes with standard 7/8″-14 thread and the sets come in a green die set box.

UNMATCHED POWER AND PRECISION WITH SMITH’S CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Picking the right fishing plier might be a more complicated task than it appears at first glance. In today’s market, with so many different options, sporting different features and materials help complicate this seemingly easy task. 

The first question you should ask yourself is, what is my budget? Where are you going to use these pliers? And finally, what are the features you need to accomplish your fishing goals?   

There is such a diverse selection of pliers that it can be an interesting decision. It’s very easy to end up owning quite a few sets of pliers and switch them up based on what tasks you’re doing, where you’ll be fishing, and what your needs for any trip might be. 

If you’re one of those anglers that don’t enjoy just one type of fishing, this question gets way more interesting. One day might, you might be fishing offshore for tuna and other pelagics, the next day chasing bass and stripers from a kayak, the next stalking shallow flats for redfish, or even a summer foray into a mountain meadow to fly fish for trout. Each one of these scenarios really can call for a very different fishing plier. 

Hunting is a grand tradition in America that is enjoyed and practiced by millions of people each year. But why is hunting such a popular sport? As well as being a fun and exciting sport, hunting also benefits natural resource management and wildlife. And that’s not all; the vast amount of money generated by hunting helps to support businesses and create jobs. 

Unfortunately, many people are put off taking up hunting as a sport as they believe that they do not fit the image of a hunter. The stereotypical image of a hunter is often a white male. However, while many hunters are white males, these aren’t the only individuals who enjoy this sport. People of all ages, genders, and ethnicities can enjoy hunting.

If you’re considering hunting and want to learn more about it, keep reading below. We’ve made a list of some things you need to know: 

Before you embark on your new hobby, you need to get a license. However, it’s not as simple as just applying for one. You need to enroll in a hunter education course first. The good news is that these courses are not only informative, but they’re also often a great deal of fun too. As well as this, they’re usually free or very cheap to purchase. You can find a hunter education course near you by searching your state’s game or wildlife commission website. 

Before purchasing a firearm in America, you need to ensure you have a license. Once you have this, you can search for the type of firearm you want. The type of firearm you need will depend on the type of animal you are hunting. For example, if you are hunting squirrels, a scoped .22 rifle is perfect. However, you might want to consider a shotgun if you’re hunting a moving target such as a bird or a rabbit. 

C&H Precision Weapons – a leader in the industry of mounting pistol optics – has a storied history of use in the hands of many DoD and agency hands. The FBI has used C&H as their optics mounting plate for many years. These mounting plates can accommodate an entirely different optic footprint by taking the older pistol slides and upgrading them. This begs the question,” is it good enough for me, a consumer?”

Many individuals know that the military often contracts with the lowest bidder. Mil-Spec is usually a nice way of saying “cheap,” but not many corners are cut regarding internal and external law enforcement agencies. C&H Precision is used by many of the nation’s elite law enforcement agencies. One of the largest federal law enforcement agencies is the FBI. 

The Bureau’s needs are broad. There are many considerations when it comes to pistols and optics mounts. Not only do the mounts need to meet the Bureau requirements, but they also need to meet the needs of an individual user. Anyone who carries in the field must be comfortable with the optic and mounting on their pistol. Because of the diverse environments, optics and mounting plates must be incredibly rugged and durable. This goes far beyond the nomenclature of “mil-spec.” The FBI isn’t restricted to budget like the military, so quality takes precedence over cost.

Looking more closely into C&H Precision Weapons, it’s easy to see that the same standard of excellence necessary for FBI use is found in all consumer products. Because there is no differentiation between Bureau use, each mounting plate is built to the same standard. So, the question remains: if CHPW is good enough for the FBI, is it good for me? At this point, that’s a no-brainer. As C&H is the industry standard, it’s easy to rely comfortably on the proven and effective mounting options from C&H Precision Weapons.

Options on firearm platforms and optics can be reviewed at: https://chpws.com/product-category/slide-milling/

BHA’s donation will go to the WWF’s Hunters for the Hungry Program to help educate hunters on how they can participate in the program and teach them how to donate meat to H4H for food-insecure communities.

Big Horn Armory (BHA), makers of big-bore firearms, will be donating $3,500 to the Wyoming Wildlife Federation (WWF) to help support its Hunters for the Hungry Program (H4H). This donation will help educate hunters on how they can participate in the program and teach them how to donate meat to H4H for food-insecure communities.

“Since we’ve partnered with WWF in 2020, we’ve been able to donate $8,500 that has been used to educate hunters and support meat donation to food-insecure families within Wyoming. We are happy to work with such a worthy cause that helps impact our fellow citizens of Wyoming,” commented Greg Buchel, president of Big Horn Armory.

WWF’s H4H Program began in the fall of 2018. H4H is looking to deepen its hunter donations with its incredible partnering processors in Lander and Jackson, WY in the future. Over the last four years, over 14,100 meals have been donated through the program to food-insecure communities.

“The continued support of Big Horn Armory and their customers is immense for WWF’s ability to communicate within the Hunters for the Hungry network. We have been able to reach more hunters in specific locales about this opportunity to donate game meat because of the past support of Big Horn Armory,” commented Wyoming Wildlife Federation’s Executive Director, Joy Bannon.

AN ENTIRELY NEW ERA OF BRAIDED FISHING LINE HAS JUST ARRIVED!

“Affordable Innovation” has always been the KastKing rallying cry. Now, enter Hammer Braid—a truly new version of braided fishing line.  

Hammer Braid is colorfast, has nearly zero stretch, a higher knot strength, and better abrasion resistance than other brands on the market. It’s everything you want in a premium braided line and precise for any angling condition. 

How is it different? It’s what happens to the fibers prior to the braiding process that sets Hammer Braid apart. Individual fibers are treated utilizing an engineered proprietary coating (EPC) process that provides multiple benefits.

“We’re pre-coloring the fibers prior to braiding, which gives us a much more color-fast product,” says KastKing product development specialist Rex Nelson. “Most companies are coloring the product as a post-braid treatment, but we’ve found the color really sets better within the individual fibers when treating prior to braiding and allows the color to be more permanently locked.” The end result is a braid that holds its color longer than competitive braids.