Hunting and Fishing News & Blog Articles

At 53 years old, fast fashion is lost on me completely. In fact, my entire world is focused and driven by a little bit of minimalism in my life. This rings true especially in regards to fashion, I am consistently working on purchasing pants, shirts and jackets that I know will be with me for the remainder of my life. My goal in life is that I have a closet full of great items that my kids will fight over when I am gone.

The Sportsman Shirt White Mountain Woolen from Minus33 is one of those pieces that I was happy to add to my collection this year. I picked up this shirt after a trip to Boise, Idaho in Charcoal Grey and over the remainder of the fall and my hunting season and even through this winter this has been my go to shirt to throw on over a t-shirt or base layer anytime I am heading outside. At almost 2 pounds it is about the same or lighter than a hoody and it looks twice as good. It is roomy and comfortable and as at home on the prairie as it is in snow or out on the town for the evening.

The Minus33 White Mountain Woolen Shirt is made from 80% fine wool that is soft and comfortable. The first time I took this out into the real world was on a flight across the country and sitting in the window aisle, it was warm enough that I could take the shirt off, ball it up and use it as a pillow for my head and face. It’s soft and not scratchy so it is not your grandfathers itchy woolen shirt from way back when.

The button up design of this shirt makes it easy to grab and go and throw on over what you are wearing. I am partial to the charcoal grey but you have options with a red or green plaid color as well and depending upon your style those might be options for you. I like a more subdued look and I am looking for items that are going to stand the test of time for generations to come.

This shirt is not a cheap addition to your wardrobe but thinking seriously about it as an investment and you can quickly see the value of owning something that you can quickly throw on in just about any situation. I have hunted with this shirt and walked into meetings with it or worn it out on the town for date night with a pair of jeans.

Taurus, a renowned name in the firearms industry, is proud to announce the highly anticipated launch of the Taurus TH10, a cutting-edge addition to its exceptional lineup of handguns. The TH10 is set to make its debut this Friday, the 22nd of December, promising firearm enthusiasts an unparalleled combination of safety, accuracy, and innovation.

Key Features of the Taurus TH10:

The Taurus TH10 represents a culmination of Taurus’s commitment to innovation, safety, and quality craftsmanship. This 10mm powerhouse is poised to set new standards in the industry, offering a versatile solution for those seeking a reliable and high-performance handgun. 

About Taurus International Manufacturing, Inc.: Taurus Holdings, Inc. (“Taurus”) and its subsidiaries continue to evolve and produce revolutionary new products. In addition, new standards for quality and efficiency help deliver reliable and affordable guns to the market. Taurus is based in Bainbridge, Georgia. Taurus is owned by Taurus Armas, S.A. which is a publicly traded company based in Brazil. Taurus Armas S.A. manufactures a wide variety of consumer and industrial products that are distributed worldwide.

For additional information, visit www.taurususa.com.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is privileged to announce USA Shooting has selected the Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center in Anniston, Ala., as host site to Part 3 of the 2024 Air Gun Olympic Trials!

The match is set for Jan. 5-7, 2024, and will be the final step in the Olympic Selection series. Athletes will compete in two days of ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation) 60-shot events. Spectators are welcome into the Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center through the duration of the Olympic Trials, free of charge.

“The CMP Is honored and thrilled to partner with USA Shooting to host the Olympic Trials,” said Christie Sewell, CMP Chief Programs Officer. “We are looking forward to working together to deliver a memorable, first-class experience for all participating athletes.”

We hope you’ll join us for this exciting moment in Olympic history! Good luck to all competing athletes!

Read the full event program under “Air Gun Olympic Trials Part 3” on the USA Shooting website at https://usashooting.org/get-involved/events/. 

Toadfish was created with a mission in mind, it’s not just your average company focused only on the bottom line of sales and profit. They understand fully that sportsmen are the ultimate conservationists and their passion is quality saltwater and coastal bay fishing. The best way to have a quality fishery in our coastal bays and close in ocean estuaries is to have clean water.

Oysters are the way to clean our coast waters. Each oyster can filter upwards of 50 gallons of coastal water per day and help remove toxins from our stream run off from rivers and creeks. This constant filtering creates habitat for hundreds of species can coexist together. This can include, fish, crabs, shellfish, shrimp, birds, and even humans when we choose to eat the fish, crabs and shellfish our oceans and bays provide to us. Oyster reefs provide structure to keep our fish safe, protect the ocean floor and filter the water as well as provide food to many species including humans. It is no question that if you want a very clean bay, you do that by increasing oyster farms, reefs and habitat for oysters.

Toadfish sells fishing products with a specific look and feel for the coastal fisherman and those who want to support a great cause. We got the opportunity to test out a few products from this team and found them to be well thought out and exceptionally made.

Toadfish Folding Cutting Boards

The first product we got the opportunity to test out was the Toadfish XL Stowaway Folding Cutting Board. This made it into our turkey hunting kit for the season and what we liked was that it was quick to deploy on the tailgate of the pick up truck and incorporated a quick built in knife sharpener to keep our blade trued up and performing well. It was quick and easy to deploy this cutting board and it is perfect for inland and coastal fishing when space is absolutely at a premium. I found these to be sturdy and solid and not overly expensive for the quality of what you are getting as a product.

I liked how easy this was to clean, fold up and have ready for the next adventure. Cutting boards keep your knives already sharper than utilizing knives without a cutting board and having the built in knife sharpener is really nice to have. Priced under $50.00 these make great gifts for fishermen and hunters in your circle.

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Key Features:

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The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce the launch of Combine 2 in its Sightline series of Esports games – Sandstorm!

In November, the CMP began its venture into Esports through Sightline, Combine 1, which had over 100,000 unique users and aimed to present versatile marksmanship training through gameplay that can later be translated to a live range. Combine 2 expands upon that notion by engaging users in breath control, crosswind and shot visualization – featuring fresh gameplay mechanics within a desert environment.

“Sightline Sandstorm adds several features which increase the marksmanship challenges,” said Will Dantzler, CMP’s Chief Information & Technology Officer. “With a new environment including incentives, the game keeps bringing you back to do better!”

Similar to Combine 1, users in Combine 2 will play from a perspective set behind the firearm to simulate range scenarios for action pistol, rifle and shotgun. Users will enter a 3D arena where he or she will be given a series of nine tasks to complete. The player uses a keyboard and mouse to control the speed of play and the movement of the firearm itself.

New elements in Sightline Sandstorm include exclusive rewards, like earning your own custom firearm skin for a more personal feel, as well as score history/past shot display to verify which shots earned the most points based on proximity to the bullseye.

SnapSafes Vault Doors are engineered for uncompromising security and seamless integration; these doors redefine the standards for safeguarding valuables. Enhance the security of any closet, room, or storm shelter with the SnapSafe Vault Door. Its thick steel construction and easy installation allow an effective and affordable way to protect an existing area from theft and unintended intrusion.

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Mogadore, OH. Wicked Ridge Crossbows, the only brand of crossbows Built in America from $499-$1,099, recently launched its new Invader M1 crossbow for 2024. The next generation of the all-time best-selling Invader models is an incredible 5.5” narrower and 2.5” shorter than its predecessor.  Weighing an ultra-light 5.8-pounds, the sleek 9.5-inch narrow, American-Built Invader M1, shoots a quick 390 feet-per-second.  The compact, 32-inch long crossbow features the ACUdraw built-in crank cocking device for effortless cocking and new Pro-View 400 lighted optic. 

“The Invader has been the best-selling Wicked Ridge crossbow since we started the company in 2010,” said TenPoint CEO, Phil Bednar.  “The new Invader M1 is narrower, shorter, and lighter than ever before.  The built-in ACUdraw crank cocking device and Built in America quality craftsmanship take this model to a new level.”

Built to perform in tight shooting situations, the NEW Invader M1 features a 9.5-inch wide, 190-pound bow assembly powered by VX-5 reverse cams that elongate the power stroke and increase rotation to produce speeds up to 390 feet-per-second and same-hole accuracy.  The cast aluminum riser is fitted with 11-inch TPX Limbs, DynaFLIGHT 97 string and cables, and sleek, lightweight, aluminum limb pockets.

The Invader M1 is equipped with the built-in ACUdraw crank cocking device. Unlike competitors cocking devices, this cocking device is fully integrated in the stock, so you do not have to add the unit for cocking and remove it prior to the shot.  Additionally, you never have to worry about forgetting your rope-cocking device because both the cocking device and the handle storage is built right into the crossbow.

The ACUdraw is a fully integrated, user-friendly crank cocking device that reduces the draw weight to a mere 5-pounds – allowing hunters of all ages and abilities to effortlessly cock the crossbow.

Finding a great quality leather boot that can handle the prairie, the snow and mud and still look good enough to walk into the lodge or club is not easy but Rocky had done a great job with the Waterproof Rocky Outback Hiker Boot. Assembled in full-grain leather that is soft and supple and holds up through think and thin no matter the conditions. The lace-up design works well and the moc-toe box looks exceptional whether in upland pants or jeans.

The GORE-TEX fabric inside ensures that these boots remain dry and waterproof and the Rocky Terra Suspension footbed provides cushion for your dry warm feet. GORE-TEX provides waterproofing, wind proofing and breathability. Looking through the reviews for these boots we could see some folks have been buying these boots for several years so they seem to have a pretty cult following.

One of the features we liked about these boots was these Rocky boots are oil and slip resisting. We found these boots also do extremely well in snow and ice. I found the traction of these boots to be exceptional in just about any condition. We took them upland hunting and the lace-up design allows you to keep them tight for uneven terrain and looser for smooth surface hiking. The lugs on these boots is pretty flat so they don’t seem to collect a lot of mud and rocks. These boots come in sizes from 8 to 15 and a medium as well as a wide version so you can pick the size that best fits your feet and your needs.

Overall, I really liked these boots. I wore them for about a month on and off and with several hunts chasing pheasants and some photography hikes. Conditions for the vast majority of our time wearing these was late fall and into the winter and snowy weather. They look good, they feel good and they keep my feet warm and dry without a ton of extra weight which is perfect for long days upland hunting with my pup and then getting home and having dinner out on the town. You can find these boots at Rockyboots.com.

BELLEVUE, WA – Noting that California’s “sensitive places” law severely restricting lawful concealed carry is “sweeping, repugnant to the Second Amendment, and openly defiant of the Supreme Court,” a federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against the law’s enforcement.

It is a major victory for the Second Amendment Foundation and its partners in a federal lawsuit filed in September. The case is known as May v. Bonta. Sharing the victory are Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of California, the California Rifle & Pistol Association and eleven private citizens. They are represented by attorneys C.D. Michel, Sean A. Brady and Konstadinos T. Moros at Michel & Associates in Long Beach, and Donald Kilmer, Law Offices of Don Kilmer, Caldwell, Idaho.

U.S. District Judge Cormac J. Carney at the Central District of California handed down his 43-page decision Wednesday. In his ruling, the judge noted, “The right to self-defense and to defend one’s family is fundamental and inherent to our very humanity irrespective of any formal codification…For many years, the right to bear arms, and so necessarily the right to self-defense, was relegated to second-class status.” That all changed when the U.S. Supreme Court handed down three landmark rulings over the course of 14 years, ending with the June 2022 Bruen decision.

But California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom essentially ignored the high court, and as Judge Carney noted, defied the rulings on Second Amendment rights. Senate Bill 2, designating virtually all private property open to the public as “sensitive places” was adopted.

“SB2 is not only an affront to the right to keep and bear arms,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb, “it’s an insult to the intelligence of every honest citizen in the Golden State. It amounts to a massive prohibition on legal carry throughout the state, which runs counter to what the U.S. Supreme Court said in its Bruen ruling last year. Thankfully, Judge Carney sent a message to Gov. Newsom and anti-gun-rights state lawmakers that they can’t get away with this.”

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The North Carolina State Chapter of the NWTF recently met in New Bern to review Hunting Heritage Super Fund project proposals submitted by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for 2024 funding awards. After the review, proposals were presented to and approved by the North Carolina Board of Directors. The state board budgeted $102,448.46 for conservation projects and equipment.

“The funding requests presented by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission were well received by the board,” said Cully McCurdy, NWTF district biologist for North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. “These funds generated by the tireless efforts of the NWTF volunteers in North Carolina will play a vital role for the agency to meet their management objectives for the wild turkey and other wildlife in the state.” 

NWTF conservation and equipment funding will be matched with $610,329.41 by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission for the approved spending, representing a 6:1 match rate for NWTF project funding in North Carolina for 2024. 

Projects and equipment will conserve vital habitat in North Carolina and include: 

Additionally, $2,046 was approved to support statewide hunter recruitment, retention and reactivation (R3) efforts. Funds will be used to purchase equipment for Get Started Outdoors hunting workshops. 

BELLEVUE, WA – Noting that California’s “sensitive places” law severely restricting lawful concealed carry is “sweeping, repugnant to the Second Amendment, and openly defiant of the Supreme Court,” a federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against the law’s enforcement.

It is a major victory for the Second Amendment Foundation and its partners in a federal lawsuit filed in September. The case is known as May v. Bonta. Sharing the victory are Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of California, the California Rifle & Pistol Association and eleven private citizens. They are represented by attorneys C.D. Michel, Sean A. Brady and Konstadinos T. Moros at Michel & Associates in Long Beach, and Donald Kilmer, Law Offices of Don Kilmer, Caldwell, Idaho.

U.S. District Judge Cormac J. Carney at the Central District of California handed down his 43-page decision Wednesday. In his ruling, the judge noted, “The right to self-defense and to defend one’s family is fundamental and inherent to our very humanity irrespective of any formal codification…For many years, the right to bear arms, and so necessarily the right to self-defense, was relegated to second-class status.” That all changed when the U.S. Supreme Court handed down three landmark rulings over the course of 14 years, ending with the June 2022 Bruen decision.

But California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom essentially ignored the high court, and as Judge Carney noted, defied the rulings on Second Amendment rights. Senate Bill 2, designating virtually all private property open to the public as “sensitive places” was adopted.

“SB2 is not only an affront to the right to keep and bear arms,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb, “it’s an insult to the intelligence of every honest citizen in the Golden State. It amounts to a massive prohibition on legal carry throughout the state, which runs counter to what the U.S. Supreme Court said in its Bruen ruling last year. Thankfully, Judge Carney sent a message to Gov. Newsom and anti-gun-rights state lawmakers that they can’t get away with this.”

Proposed law would fund important duck production and habitat conservation efforts to bolster waterfowl populations

BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — A bill to authorize $3 million annually to enhance duck production in the prairie pothole region through the installation and maintenance of Hen Houses and to develop nesting and brood habitat in California was introduced today in Congress.

H.R. 6854—The Habitat Enhancement Now, or HEN Act—was put forward by Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, and Rep. Douglas LaMalfa, R-California.

“We sincerely appreciate the leadership of Congresswoman Fischbach and Congressman Thompson and Congressman LaMalfa to invest in tools that can significantly boost duck production,” said Dr. Scott Petrie, chief executive officer of Delta Waterfowl. “The science of breeding ducks has shown that nest success is often far below desired levels in the prairies and brood habitat is limiting production in California. This legislation will create an incremental funding stream to address those challenges head on.”

Decades of research and use have proven that Hen Houses nesting structures cost-effectively increase mallard nest success by keeping the hen and her clutch of eggs out of reach of mammalian nest predators. On the prairies, mallards consistently use Hen Houses at high rates, and experience up to 12 times more nest success over mallards that nest in nearby upland grass cover.

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — As the NWTF geared up to celebrate its historic 50th Anniversary all year in 2023, the federation set out to positively impact 1 million acres from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. The NWTF officially surpassed the unprecedented 1-million-acre goal on Dec. 18, and as of today, has 1,009,053 positively impacted acres reported and is validating additional acres before the year closes.

“This is a monumental accomplishment for our organization, and it is the direct result of the hard work our talented staff, volunteers and partners accomplish daily,” NWTF co-CEO Kurt Dyroff said. “Positively impacting 1 million acres in 365 days would not have been possible just a few years ago; however, we have steadily grown our effectiveness and overall impact as an organization year after year.”

Bringing the NWTF’s total impact to over 23 million acres since tracking began in 1985, the 1 million acres accomplished in 2023 was an ambitious task and was a hard-earned effort spearheaded by the NWTF’s conservation staff across the country. Acres that were part of 2023’s 1 million total include private-, federal- and state-owned lands that the NWTF positively impacted. Positively impacted acres are broken into two categories: conserved or enhanced acres and influenced acres.

Conserved or enhanced acres are acres where the NWTF has a direct impact on the ground. A significant amount of conserved or enhanced acres were accomplished with a deliberate focus on conservation at a landscape scale though the NWTF’s initiatives across its Big Six Regions of Conservation. Landscape scale efforts also include work done through the Wildfire Crisis Strategy and on private lands through the NWTF’s National Forestry Initiative.

NWTF state chapters also played a major role in bolstering conserved and enhanced acres by funding projects through the Super Fund, including land acquisitions, long-term habitat enhancements, equipment purchases, annual plantings and more. The Super Fund is a funding model where NWTF volunteers raise money at banquets and other types of fundraisers and then allocate a significant portion of those funds back into meaningful conservation and outreach projects in their respective states (and beyond).

Becky Yackley of Team Winchester represented the United States at the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Shotgun World Shoot in Pattaya, Thailand.

Becky placed sixth overall in the Lady Standard Division and, along with Lena Miculek, and Jalise Williams, won Gold for Team USA in the Lady Standard Team.

“Becky’s passion and dedication to the shooting sports is inspiring and her hard work makes her one of the top competitors in the world. She trained extremely hard for this event, as she has throughout the year, and her work ethic is unmatched,” said Jason Gilbertson, Director of Marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “It is an honor to be aligned with Becky and her family and we look forward to their continued successes.”

Becky and her family participate in shooting events throughout the world, using Winchester ammunition exclusively, including USA Ready pistol and rifle and AA® shotshell products.

About Winchester Ammunition

Winchester is the largest small caliber ammunition enterprise in the world and the leader in delivering innovative ammunition products to hunters, sport shooters, law enforcement and the U.S. Warfighter. The 157-year-old Winchester brand is built on integrity, hard work and a deep focus on its loyal customers. Learn more about Winchester by visiting Winchester.com or connecting with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterOfficial.

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is seeking a highly motivated individual to assume the role of National Director for the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP). The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the SCTP and related clay target shooting programs within the SSSF.

Full Job Details and how to apply

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.

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 the primary feeder/pipeline for organized, sanctioned shooting organizations and teams, like USA SHOOTING, TEAM USA, and the NGBs (NSSA, NSCA, ATA). 

Gun Tote’n Mamas is proud to announce its year-round discount of 20% off all regularly priced bags for Military and First Responders. This exclusive offer represents commitment, respect, and privilege to assist the men and women who serve our country and communities.

Gun Tote’n Mamas honors the sacrifices made by those in the armed forces, first responders and other public service professionals. That’s why the company extends this discount to active-duty personnel, veterans and dependents, law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs/EMS, nurses, doctors, public service/government employees and retired individuals from these professions.

“We are humbled to support those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving others and our Nation,” said Claudia Chisholm, President of Gun Tote’n Mamas. “By offering this discount, we hope to make our high-quality concealed carry bags more accessible to those who daily put their lives on the line.”

In addition to the year-round discount, Gun Tote’n Mamas is proud to support organizations such as the Military Women’s Memorial. This organization honors the service and sacrifice of women in the military and provides a place for their stories to be shared and celebrated.

Gun Tote’n Mamas offers a wide range of concealed carry bags that combine style, functionality and safety. Each bag is meticulously designed to provide easy access to firearms while ensuring secure and discreet carry. With a variety of sizes, styles and colors available, there is a broad choice for every individual’s needs, preferences and profession.

Kick off the new year at the 2024 ATA Show in St. Louis, Jan. 11-13. The world’s largest archery-only show gathers over 700 retailers and 450 archery brands under one roof for three days of face-to-face business. Register to attend the 2024 ATA Show now to take advantage of everything the annual event offers.  

The ATA Show will feature:  

Register Now to Save 
Attend the can’t-miss event and register now to avoid an onsite registration fee. Plus, ATA-member retailers who book their room in the ATA Hotel Block by Dec. 20 can also save through ATA’s First Night’s on Us promotion in partnership with Explore St. Louis. Each retailer account will receive one $150 credit on their bill toward their first night’s stay. 

To register for the Show,  click here. For registration questions, please contact Sarah Haala, ATA’s Trade Show coordinator, at [email protected] or 507-233-8130.

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in January. Here are some opportunities:

James Family Conservatory and Nature Center grand opening Jan. 1

Take a sneak peek at the new James Family Conservatory and Nature Center at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park with its grand opening from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 1. Walk through the conservatory, see the working greenhouse and then explore activities in the nature center.

Starting Jan. 5, the facility will be open Fridays and Saturdays only from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except for Jan. 13 when it closes at noon.

Little Saplings program presents Squirrels on Jan. 3

Exciting Merger Enhances Bowhunting/Archery Content and Reaches the Widest Audience of Dedicated Hunting Archers

DENVER (December 18, 2023) – In an exciting development that unites two of the archery world’s largest and most respected names – Bowhunter Magazine and Petersen’s Bowhunting – Outdoor Sportsman Group is set to combine its category leading bowhunting brands into a singular, unified, multi-media consumer bowhunting brand under the BOWHUNTER nameplate. This collaboration signifies a new era, bringing together decades of expertise, passion, and dedication to deliver even more comprehensive and engaging content to the global community of bowhunters.

Jeff Waring, Publisher of Outdoor Sportsman Group’s bowhunting brands, is sharing the announcement with Petersen’s Bowhunting subscribers in the coming weeks. “We’ve reviewed all aspects of both bowhunting publications, and it just makes sense to take this opportunity to combine resources, reach a wider audience, and provide more comprehensive content. This merger, which effectively combines two leading brands into one, will enhance the overall quality of the content our readers have come to expect from these brands with the added expertise we are integrating into the BOWHUNTER media brand. We appreciate our readers’ loyalty and commit to continue serving them with the best and most comprehensive media in the category.”

The new-and-improved BOWHUNTER aims to provide enthusiasts and advertisers with a bigger, more vibrant, and robust one-stop shop for all things about hunting with the bow and arrow. Looking ahead to 2024, readers will find a new-but-familiar editorial mix, now under the watchful eye and direction of Editor-in-Chief Christian Berg, who will be working closely with now Bowhunter Editor-at-Large and TV Host Curt Wells.

As the original all-bowhunting publication enters its 53rd year, BOWHUNTER will publish eight regular issues in 2024, and the team will also oversee publication of four newsstand specials including the New Gear Guide, two editions of Crossbow Revolution, and in its second year, the popular Tree Saddle Hunter. Additionally, the year ahead will see expansion of BOWHUNTER’s web presence via the merger’s strengthening of Bowhunter.com, related social channels, and re-branding of the Bowhunting Podcast. Plus, celebrating its 2Oth season of field production, BOWHUNTER TV will reach more viewers than ever via its evolving distribution model of Outdoor and Sportsman Channels, MOTV, and a widening variety of leading-edge streaming services.