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Turkey season is almost upon us, and Benelli celebrates the annual gobblers-and-guns action by adding to its Social Ambassador program Dave Owens and The Pinhoti Project.

Named for a derivative of the Creek language meaning “turkey home,” The Pinhoti Project presents an immersive approach to the art of turkey hunting. Exploits, documented through minimalist videography, take viewers on real-world turkey hunts that illustrate the challenges and frustrations of pursuing crafty gobblers. Those early mornings and “knees-and-elbows” stalks, along with frustrating lows and the thrilling highs, showcase turkey hunting’s most unpredictable and exciting times.

“There are many reasons turkey hunters are so dedicated to their craft. The pursuit of longbeards brings a mix of adrenaline peaks, physical exertion, extreme patience, fast action, shifting strategies, and exhilaration that can occur several times in a single morning,” comments Benelli’s Tim Joseph. “The Pinhoti Project brings all of this to the forefront, and Dave does an excellent job of presenting this most thrilling game to beginner and experienced turkey hunters alike. We are excited to welcome The Pinhoti Project to our Social Ambassador program and look forward to many adventures this coming turkey season.”

You can follow The Pinhoti Project on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

For more information on Benelli shotguns, visit BenelliUSA.com.

Instead of pitching a fit because you’re not catching fish, try pitching a Sea Falcon® Z-Slow jig. The Z-Slow jig is the standard Sea Falcon slow-pitch jig shape, and is the most versatile jig in the Sea Falcon lineup. If an angler doesn’t know which shape to throw, the Z-Slow jig is a good place to start.

Z-Slow jigs are specifically designed for slow pitch jigging, a specialized form of jigging designed to target predatory reef and wreck species. Z-Slow pitch jigs are center-weighted to produce an enticing action on the swim-up and an irresistible flutter on the fall and are extremely responsive with even the slightest turn of the handle. 

Z-Slow jigs are available in a wide variety of enticing colors and are also enhanced with aluminum or holographic applications. Hook eyes are all part of the same one-piece wireframe to ensure superior strength and lure integrity. The rugged hand-painted finish will stand up to repeated attacks from the toothiest predators. Z-Slow jigs are also available in a wide range of sizes from 45 – 400 grams.

To ensure you can fine-tune your presentation to get the best performance from your jigs, Sea Falcon has developed a specification chart for each jig indicating the correct fall speed, weight balance, pause time, current, pulling resistance and slide width, and maps them out on an easy to understand chart on their website. 

Every Sea Falcon lure is based on a hand-carved original created by CEO and Chief Designer Tetsuya Itou, one of Japan’s foremost lure designers. Based in Hamamatsu, Japan, they operate under the ‘Total Package’ concept, combining all processes from planning and development to manufacturing all under one roof. Sea Falcon ensures supreme quality and continues to provide innovative products to the fishing world.

A continuation of their support of Ukraine, Remington Ammunition began selling t-shirts benefiting the crisis relief efforts and refugees in the war-torn country – and promptly sold out. This follows the announcement that Remington- along with their sister ammunition brands CCI, Speer and Federal- would be donating a total of one million rounds to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 

“The war in Ukraine has displaced millions of citizens and exposed average people to the horrors of war,” said Jason Vanderbrink, President of Remington Ammunition, Federal, CCI and Speer. “Supporting the relief effort is a critical element of the global response and we are proud to do our part.”

Available on the Remington website, the sold-out t-shirts featured the call-out from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asking for ammunition to aid in his country’s defense efforts. All profits from the sale of the limited-edition t-shirt go directly to the humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine. In addition to Remington’s efforts, Federal Ammunition will also be selling a shirt similar in design with all proceeds benefiting displaced refugees.  

The t-shirts will be restocked and reloaded soon. Sign up for in-stock alerts on Remington.com.

Find Remington ammunition at dealers nationwide and online. For more information on Remington ammunition and accessories, visit www.remington.com.

EDGEFIELD, S.C.—The National Wild Turkey Federation is proud to announce the inception of its Corporate Conservation Circle, which recognizes the monumental financial support of the organization’s valuable corporate partners. 

The combination of corporate sponsorship and marketing dollars spent with the NWTF are vital to the organization’s mission delivery.

While the NWTF has previously recognized corporate partnership support in various ways over the course of its history, it has never been formally compiled into a full-fledge program, until now.

The NWTF Corporate Conservation Circle recognizes financial support through contracted marketing and corporate sponsorship programs, which is separate from the NWTF’s philanthropic Major Donor program. 

“We are extremely honored to recognize the support of our corporate partners,” said Natalia Daniels, NWTF national director of corporate relations and licensing. “We could not have accomplished all we have for conservation and our hunting heritage without them. We are forever grateful to these industry leaders who continue to help fund NWTF’s ever-important mission.” 

Anglers who enjoy taking large groups fishing, or who feel the need of bringing a lot of gear, will immediately see the advantages of the Millennium Marine Spyderlok Rod Transport Rack. 

Specifically designed to provide superior protection and accessibility, the Millennium Marine Spyderlok Rod Transport Rack is the perfect way to transport up to eight rods at one time easily and conveniently. The rack keeps everyone’s fishing rigs separated secure and ready for action. In addition, it allows anglers to quickly identify each rod at a moment’s notice so they can change lures or techniques without having to re-rig.

Built with Millennium Marine’s patented Spyderlok Technology, the rod rack ensures tight and secure locking angles for damage-free transport. It’s easy to mount and remove when not needed. Made from strong, lightweight anodized aluminum, it will provide many years of reliable service in freshwater and saltwater environments. The rack measures 21-31 inches high by 4.5 inches wide by 6 inches long and weighs just 10 lbs. A 1-year warranty is included. MSRP is $219.99. More information on this, as well as other high-quality Millennium Marine products, can be found at www.millenniummarine.com.

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Easton shooters have swept the premiere categories at the Dutch Indoor Nationals this month in Den Bosch, The Netherlands. “Mister Perfect” Mike Schloesser once again took the Men’s compound title, while Olympian Steve Wijler took men’s recurve. Quinty Roeffen took the women’s recurve title, and Sane De Latt took the compound women’s title. 

Coincidentally, both Easton and the Dutch Archery Federation are celebrating their centennial in 2022.  “Since 1922, the Dutch Archery Federation and Easton have had close ties, with Easton gear being the premier arrow choice of Dutch athletes for the vast majority of their century of archery,” said Gary Cornum, Easton marketing director. “We send congratulations to the Dutch federation athletes on this incredible shared milestone!”

Kite fishing is one of the most productive and exciting ways to catch fish. Using a kite to keep baits thrashing on the water’s surface rings the dinner bell for bluewater predators from incredible distances, and results in some of the most heart pounding strikes you’ll see anywhere. Though it’s usually associated with sailfish, the technique catches marlin, tuna, wahoo, and even mahi from Norcal to Nova Scotia. 

Kite fishing is so successful because of the way it presents baits seductively near the surface without any terminal tackle in the water to give away the game. The bait is suspended by the kite, with only the tantalizing motion of the baitfish visible to the predators below. This stealthy approach gives you an edge in even the most pressured fishery. 

The kite shares some lineage with the ones you flew as a kid, but are specialized designs built to carry a payload of one or more baits in the often rough conditions offshore. Built of lightweight and rugged materials, there are kites tuned to fly correctly in anything from light to high winds. On almost windless days, helium balloons can be employed to provide additional lift to keep the kites flying. 

You don’t need a lot of specialty equipment to get your boat ready to kite fish, but you can never have enough rod holders. You’ll want to keep all the rods that are fishing baits on the same kite clustered close together. If your boat isn’t so equipped, get one of the adapters that go into one of the existing rod holders and increase their capacity to three or more.

The kites are connected to the boat via a braided line of anywhere from 50 to 100 pound test, corralled by a short rod with a single guide and reel. The line features release clips, similar to the ones you find on outriggers, evenly spaced out. Each clip will hold a line from a 25 to 40 pound class outfit, attached to live bait. Experienced skippers will fish as many as six lines per kite, but three are most commonly used.

Booking a bucket-list outdoor experience is now easier than ever. Outguided makes it possible to discover and book outdoor adventure in just a few clicks. From fly-fishing to whitewater rafting and from dog sledding to heli-skiing, Outguided is lighting up the world of adventure by putting it at consumers’ fingertips. Gone are the days of scrolling search engines and emailing guides for days or weeks on end. At Outguided.com, the adventurer can select a location and a pursuit and instantly has access to professional guides and outfitters. Travelers can choose their trip, book the dates, and pay online. Available activities include fishing, hunting, skiing, winter sports, rafting, scuba diving, and much more, all led by professional guides.  

Established in Madison, Georgia in 2019, and with trips all around the world, Outguided was founded by Tim Rood and Brooks Pennington. They have experienced both the thrill of nature-based experiences and the hassle of booking them the old-fashioned way. Pennington, an avid bowhunter and fisherman, and Rood, a skier/scuba diver/kiteboarder, want to make it as easy as possible for people to discover and book not only the outdoor adventures they’re most passionate about, but also provide a tool for introducing people to new pursuits and adventures. 

Outguided is also focused on building the modern tools for guides to grow and operate their business. Over the past two years, the Outguided team has met with hundreds of guides and incorporated their feedback into the product. The Outguided software empowers guides to spend less time running their back office and more time doing what they love: leading unforgettable trips in the outdoors. For guides, the Outguided platform takes care of payments, messaging, scheduling & more.

“The guides we work with can leave much of their back-office operations to us, and free them up to spend more time leading trips and creating an incredible experience for their clients,” Rood said. “Outguided is proving to be a game-changer for the clients and the guides themselves.”

Stewardship is a key element of Outguided.com. Two percent of the company’s revenue is donated to a conservation group that protects our natural resources and wild places for future generations.

Gamakatsu, the longtime leader in hooks for everything from bluegills to blue marlin, has expanded beyond hooks and related terminal tackle. Gamakatsu introduces the Spiral Z, a beaded attractor that will grab the attention of sportfish in both fresh and saltwater applications.

The Spiral Z is ideal for trout and salmon in lakes or rivers that have grown accustomed to the same old-style attractors while also doing double duty with other species. Anglers employing the Spiral Z attractor to their lures will create an altogether new package with a distinct look, vibration and sound appeal. The attractor is built around a stainless-steel wire with colored beads in a variety of colors and a ball-bearing line swivel to eliminate line twists.

Unlike traditional dodgers and flashers, with the Spiral Z, the entire package rotates, creating an undulating lifelike motion for gamefish of every species. It’s an infinitely customizable attractor and can be rigged any distance in front of a favorite lure. Pick the combination of size and color that fits the local fishery, add the lure of choice to complete the profile, and anglers can spin their way to bigger catches than ever before. 

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From humble beginnings as Japan’s smallest fishing hook manufacturer in 1955, Gamakatsu® Ltd has evolved to become the world’s preeminent hook manufacturer. Over the years, manufacturing upgrades and cutting-edge innovations have fueled Gamakatsu® USA’s rise as a top producer of fishing hooks, apparel, and fishing related items. 

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Charlotte, NC – The WORX® 20V, 2-gal. Lawn Sprayer eliminates the need for stop-and-go hand-pumping in order to provide continuous spraying action with no loss of pressure during operation. The portable, battery-operated sprayer is ideal for lawn care and home gardeners, as well as professionals, to quickly and easily spray water soluble solutions.

Portable lawn sprayers long have been standard garage and tool shed equipment for applying fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. They also are handy for spot watering and spraying chemicals for cleaning, sanitizing and algae/mildew removal. In most cases, portable sprayers enable gardeners to save money by using concentrated, rather than pre-mixed, solutions.  

In place of labor-intensive pumping, the WORX 20V, 2-gal. Lawn Sprayer is equipped with a dependable  20V, 2.0Ah, MAX lithium, Power Share battery that drives an air compressor pump to deliver a constant spraying pressure of 26 PSI. The battery’s run time is approximately 40 gal. per charge. This pump upgrade from hand-pumping helps eliminate fluctuations in spraying pressure and downtime. In addition, Power Share batteries are compatible with more than 75 WORX 20V, 40V and 80V lawn and garden, DIY and lifestyle products for cost savings and convenience

Unlike manual pumps, the lawn sprayer’s air compressor pump never makes contact with the tank’s liquid contents. Therefore, the same pump can be used with other lawn sprayer tanks without concern of contamination, including WORX tank models WA4028 (5L) and WA4029 (2gal), which are sold separately.  In addition, the pump shares a common thread with several tanks from competitive manual-pump sprayers, including Round Up®, Smith®, Husqvarna® and Scotts® models.

The AR-10 is one of the most popular rifles on the market. Whether you are hunting or seeking a weapon for personal protection. But before you purchase one of these guns there are a few things you should know. Let’s answer some of the most common questions.

Best Caliber for the AR-10

There are a few types of calibers you can use for the AR-10. For example, you might want to use it with a .223 Remington or a .300 Blackout. You might also want to use a 7mm Remington. If you are looking for a long-range sniper round you can use the 6.5 Creedmoor. This will be able to take out a target from 1,000 yards away. However, most people find they get the best results when using a .308 Winchester. This is the best general-purpose round, with good aim and enough power to kill most hunting species.

The only limitation is the size and shape of the bullet. The cartridge will need to be able to fit into the gun and be triggered by the firing mechanism properly. Because of this, if you have specialized requirements, you can talk to a gun store owner and they will be able to manufacture rounds to meet your needs.  

Ultimately, though, each of these will work with an AR-10. The trick is to find the right caliber for your needs. For example, if you are hunting, you will need something that shoots flat and does a lot of damage. This will allow you to take down targets from a distance, with a precision shot.

If you are looking for a gun that delivers good performance to protect you from a home invasion, you might want something that produces a lot of damage in close range. This article goes into more depth about the caliber options and which one will function best in each situation.

Excited about heading away for a weekend break? Short breaks can be a great way to reset and relax without taking any vacation days. However, whether you’re flying, driving, staying in a hotel, or camping, you’re probably going to need to pack light.

Making sure you’ve packed everything you need without packing too much can be a challenge. Especially when flying, you’ll probably have a baggage limit, or if you’re carrying a backpack, the weight could be an issue.

Here’s our ultimate guide to packing for a weekend away.

The basics

No matter what your plans are, here’s what you are certainly going to need for a weekend away. Some essential items are an absolute must in all weathers and for every weekend getaway. Run through this ultimate checklist of the basics before getting more specific.

If you really don’t know where to start, this list is definitely a good place to begin. You can, of course, shake it up a bit, depending on your plans. If you’re going somewhere very hot, sunscreen and sunglasses will definitely be on your list. If it’s a cold winter break, you’ll need more layers. If you know it’s going to be a very fancy weekend, you’ll need more than one jumper.

It’s the last day of your camp and it’s time to pack everything up. Yet you’re left staring at a large sleeping bag and a tiny container to put it into. Sound familiar? Your sleeping bag will fit, you just need to make sure that you are folding it properly. Here are some tips to help you do this.

Clean the Sleeping Bag

The first thing that you need to do is clean the sleeping bag out. In most cases, this means shaking it. If it got wet, hang it up and wait for it to dry. You don’t want the damp bag to start growing mold.

Lay it Flat

Next, you need to pick a flat surface and lay the sleeping bag out. You can use your hands to make sure that it is flat, you don’t want to have any wrinkles on the bag. As you are doing this, make sure that you are getting rid of any air that has become trapped inside the bag.

You’ll need to zip up the bag. Keep smoothing it out as you are doing this, forcing out any remaining air pockets.

Fold the Sleeping Bag in Half

Next, you will need to fold the bag in half. As you are doing this, it’s important to be as precise as possible. Ideally, the two ends of the bag will be perfectly aligned. If there are any mistakes during this step, they will be amplified in the future, making it harder to repack the sleeping bag.

The history of red dot scope technology dates back to 1975. Originally, the red dot aiming technology was designed to be used on rifles by a Swedish optics company named Aimpoint AB. Later, American Sports Shooter Jerry Barnhart figured out how to use a red dot sight on a handgun in the IPSC Handgun World Shoots. He also surprised everyone with his new mount at the 1990 USPSA Nationals, easily winning the championship. 

Since the US military introduced them into field use in 2000, the firearm equipment market has been flooded with several advanced scope technologies and models. In this post, we will look at a range of red dot sights and scopes that are best for your firearm and shooting style based on price, durability, quality, and overall feature set. 

Affordable Red Dots

Firstly, let’s look at how affordable red dot sights can perform. Here, we will cover a couple of models that you can get for $20+ and work our way up to the $50 price point. 

These red dot sights can be fairly useful, and some of them function better than you might be expecting. However, you may face certain issues such as poor battery performance, little or no features, and poor build quality. 

Planting mast orchards is a great way to attract and hold more wildlife, and Dunstan Chestnuts should be at the top of every orchardist’s species list. However, mast production is directly related to the effort that goes into establishing orchards. That’s why the folks at Chestnut Hill Outdoors offer sound advice on planting and care.

Site Selection – Dunstan Chestnut trees do best in well-drained, sandy-loam soils with a pH around 5.5 – 6.5, so avoid low-lying areas. They also require full sun for best results.

Spacing – Young trees should be planted 30-50’ apart, with ideal spacing for nut production being 35-40′ apart. It may seem like a lot at first, but in time, Dunstan Chestnut trees can grow 40 – 60′ high with a 30 – 40′ spread, and crowding will reduce nut production.

Pruning – Chestnuts require minimal pruning. Light pruning in the early years helps trees form a solid central leader structure.

Fertilization – Do not fertilize at planting. Once the trees are established, fertilize in early spring (Mar-April) as growth begins. Do not fertilize in the fall, which could promote late-season tender growth that early frosts can damage.

When it comes to drawing strikes from predatory fish such as walleye, Gamakatsu’s new MaxEye Jig Heads are as good as it gets. The premium walleye jigs featuring the attention-getting MaxEye are available in numerous sizes and colors. The large, highly detailed life-like eye provides fish a focal point that they can’t resist. 

Gamakatsu’s MaxEye jigs heads have a durable paint finish that will not chip or flake. They also boast a dual offset rebarb wire keeper and collar system, which will safely secure the softest and most-fragile plastics or live bait without tearing. The premium Big River Jig Hook used on the MaxEye Jig Heads is tuned to provide an ideal balance of strength and weight. They sport an increased gap diameter to increase hook-ups and a special bend with an acute angle to provide better holding power. 

The Gamakatsu MaxEye Jig Pill Head has a shape which resists snags and imparts a unique action when it contacts the bottom. This design pairs well with live baits or plastics. The larger MaxEye Jig Swim Head has a special design that’s great for use with any soft plastic swimbait, and it pairs perfectly with bulky plastics or smaller finesse baits.

Any angler going after walleye would be remiss to head out on the water without some of these new Gamakatsu MaxEye Jig Heads.

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Old Man Winter may have his icy grip on the coast, but the fishing season is just around the corner. Prep your boat now with Tigress’ line of performance fishing gear and accessories and be ready when the bite kicks off.

Tigress has the gear that serious offshore anglers need to maximize their time on the water from the flats to the canyons. Tigress builds all of its products with the same attention to detail and quality, so anglers can count on them no matter how tough the conditions get. Tigress builds the best, from necessary accessories like rod holders and portable cleats to dredge booms and everything in between. 

Catching fish offshore means covering ground, and nothing covers ground like an outrigger system from Tigress. Offshore anglers will put more fish in the box this coming season by outfitting vessels with Tigress’ best in the business outriggers during the offseason. Tigress’ outriggers are considered the best in the business by tournament pros, with the podium finishes to prove it. Tigress has outrigger systems sized for everything from center console bay boats to offshore yachts, so anglers chasing Chicken Mahi or Grander Marlin can have outriggers built to the same never-say-quit specifications. 

Kite fishing is an exciting way to conjure bites on the toughest days. Replace worn kites and rigging now and cash in when the fish arrive. Tigress offers a kite fishing set up for every scenario, from near-howling winds to the gentlest breeze. Built to last from durable components, these kites are just what offshore anglers need to start fishing in this thrilling manner. 

Rigging may not be exciting, but it’s where the rubber meets the road for offshore anglers. Replace worn parts with quality components from Tigress now to avoid losing fish later. Tigress has a complete rigging kit for every scenario, from outfitting a small center console to triple rigging a full-size sport fish with 35-foot outrigger poles and everything in between. From economy to ultimate, all of Tigress’ kits are built with top of the line components so they’ll never let anglers down out on the water. 

Following the success of last year’s Delta/McKenzie Archery Shooters Association (ASA) Pro/AM Tour,  along with Outdoor Sportsman Group and its linear networks, digital and social channels, the ASA has launched its six-event 2022 season. This week’s event originates from Russell County, Alabama on March 26 with the Elite Archery Pro/AM. 

Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) – the world’s largest aggregator, creator and distributor of outdoor lifestyle content – has re-signed as the official multimedia distributor of the Delta/McKenzie Archery Shooters Association (ASA) Pro/AM Tour. Events will be presented to the public via broadcast linear programming, digital and social channels (Sportsman Channel, MOTV and Sportsman Channel Facebook page). OSG will continue to distribute monthly tournaments throughout the summer, with the final tournament on July 30 on Sportsman Channel.

The ASA, established in 1994, was formed to call attention to the sport of archery by providing a series of tournaments for highly-skilled participants. The concept has evolved to the point where Sportsman Channel agreed to televise tournaments in a six-month schedule in 2021 and has renewed that pact for the 2022 tournament season. Each Delta/McKenzie ASA Pro/AM tournament can draw up to 2,000 amateur and professional archers from all over the world.

The ASA “Pro Pressure Point Shootdowns” are the highlight of each national Delta/McKenzie ASA Pro/AM tournament. After two days of competition in the field, the top five archers in each of the four professional divisions square off on a special, five-target field set up with stadium seating and Competition Archery Media’s broadcast cameras.

Each archer shoots an arrow at one of the five targets to add to their two-day cumulative score from the weekend. If needed, a sixth arrow also is shot to determine the final podium positions. This phase of the competition features the added pressure of archers performing in front of hundreds of spectators on the field with broadcast cameras following their every move.

Instantly identifiable by the bright red fin on the stem, Redfin Polarized sunglasses frames are known for light-weight, comfortable and stylish design. Redfin frames are handcrafted in Italy from marine-grade polymers in a range of popular shapes so that every face can enjoy comfort and protection from UV rays.

There’s a Redfin frame for everyone. The Amelia offers a modern update to the classic wrap frame with peripheral protection from the sun, wind, and water. The Tybee has a classic look with ear stems that fit comfortably under a cap. The Sanibel and Big Ship are made for larger wearers. The Jekyll offers a sleek, narrow profile but is still comfortable on a wider face. Wrap design and a shallow ear-stem curve characterize the Outer Banks, while the modern Hatteras features nearly straight stems and a flatter front. The wide-sided Wassaw wraps your eyes for maximum comfort with a dash of style.

The Redfin Off Shore collection fights glare and eye strain with tints built on a dark gray base lens. Lake Shore lenses offer optimal clarity for spotting fish in murky waters, and the Fly Tyer series assures maximum visible light transmission (VLT) on rivers and streams. 

All Redfin Polarized frames feature dependable stainless-steel hinges and soft but grippy Megol nose pads to prevent slipping. The lenses of Redfin Polarized sunglasses are made by Carl Zeiss Vision and offer 100% protection from harmful UVA, UVB, and UVC light. Ultra-light and ultra-clear, these lenses are built to last with a super-hard anti-scratch coating and resist fogging, oil, water, dust and dirt. They’re perfect for fishing, golfing, driving or just relaxing at the beach.

Colors include classic black and gray matte, along with elegant tortoise patterns. All Redfin Polarized sunglasses come with a zipper case, microfiber pouch, Redfin decal and Zeiss wipes.

Columbia, MO – MidwayUSA Foundation is excited to announce that hundreds of youth shooting teams across the nation have received their annual cash grants to cover critical expenses. A payout of over $4.1 million has been distributed to 832 youth shooting teams. This is the largest cash grant payout MidwayUSA Foundation has paid and these funds will assist approximately 37,000 youth shooting athletes. Expenses covered are ammunition, targets, travel, entry fees, team gear, and more.

“We use the Foundation in everything that we do, whether it’s travel, training, competitions, ammo, gear, and equipment. Our team knows that the money will be there annually to help us with the various expenses associated with having a shooting team,” said Michael Elam, Head Coach of Shotgun Sports at Lindenwood University. Lindenwood University received an impressive $39,000+ cash grant in this most recent MidwayUSA Foundation cycle. This large payout proves Lindenwood’s active fundraising efforts, as well as proves the potential for other young shooting sports programs. MidwayUSA Foundation paid an average grant of $4,953, per endowment, in this grant cycle.

As a team’s endowment grows, so does their annual cash grant. Each grant is 5% of their MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment balance and the Foundation offers various resources to help shooting teams increase their endowment. For example, every team can receive tax-deductible donations right through the Foundation’s website. Search for a local team at  midwayusafoundation.org/findateamfundateam and submit a safe and secure donation directly from that team’s page. Additionally, online donations made to youth shooting teams are matched through MidwayUSA Foundation’s current Matching Program. The Foundation’s Matching Program is funded by Larry and Brenda Potterfield, owners of MidwayUSA.

In addition to cash grants, teams are eligible to receive product grants to conduct fundraisers. Teams choose the product and host a fundraiser in their community. Proceeds from the fundraiser are split, half stays with the team for immediate expenses, and the other half is contributed to their MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment where it will be matched. See all the available product grants at  midwayusafoundation.org/fundraisingproducts.

The MidwayUSA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity working to sustain and grow youth shooting sports by providing long-term funding to youth shooting teams. Every donation made is tax-deductible and allows the Foundation to assist in expanding and enhancing the leadership skills, confidence, and discipline of today’s youth through shooting sports activities. The Foundation supports all shooting disciplines. For more information about how the MidwayUSA Foundation is changing the future of youth shooting sports, please visit midwayusafoundation.org or call 1-877-375-4570.