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EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The Wisconsin NWTF State Chapter recently met in Prairie du Chien to review Hunting Heritage Super Fund project proposals for 2024 funding awards. After the reviewing and ranking process, proposals were presented to and approved by the Wisconsin Board of Directors. The state board budgeted $123,277 for conservation projects and $50,000 for Hunting Heritage-related projects, including outreach-education events, chapter scholarships and 4H Shooting Sports support.

“It is inspiring to see NWTF volunteers deeply invested in the conservation projects they are working so hard to generate funds for,” said Clayton Lenk, NWTF district biologist for Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota and North Dakota. “Without their dedication, many of these projects would not be able to happen, and the projects funded this year are great examples of the impact we have on the ground and the importance of the resource across the entire state.”

NWTF conservation project award funding will be matched with $953,000 in partner or grant funds for the approved projects.

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). For Wisconsin’s 2024 Super Fund allocations, projects include:

The following projects support education, outreach and hunter access efforts in Wisconsin. Funding includes:

Honoring the badge-wearing men who tamed the Arizona Territory in the early 20th century with a fast-shooting, competition-style revolver.

“Now the stranger started talking, made it plain to folks around Was an Arizona Ranger, wouldn’t be too long in town He came here to take an outlaw back alive or maybe dead And he said it didn’t matter he was after Texas Red After Texas Red Wasn’t long before the story was relayed to Texas Red But the outlaw didn’t worry, men that tried before were dead 20 men had tried to take him, 20 men had made a slip21 would be the ranger with the big iron on his hip Big iron on his hip” ‘Big Iron’ – Song by Marty Robbins

Cimarron Firearms, makers of quality replicas of Old West firearms, pay its respects to another group of little-known, but historically significant frontiersmen, known as the Arizona Rangers, as immortalized in the classic song “Big Iron” by Marty Robbins. Cimarron’s new Model P revolver honors the 107 men who initially served in the Arizona Territorial Rangers from 1901 to 1909.

The Arizona Ranger Competition SA is a fast-acting, competition-style revolver that incorporates a finely-tuned US action, a competition hammer, and a trigger/bolt spring that is lighter and smoother while offering a crisp, no-creep trigger pull. The sights are a wide-square notch rear and constant-width front sight, perfect for quick target acquisition, and repeat shots. Hand-checkered, slim European walnut grips and a blued finish add to the beauty of this performance-built pistol. “Arizona Ranger” is roll engraved on the .357 Mag./.45 LC Barrel in an old-style font. MSRP is $842.01.

The little-known Arizona Rangers were created in 1901 by the Arizona Territorial Governor, Nathan Oaks Murphy, as a result of increased violence, outlaws, cattle rustling, and train robberies occurring. Pressure from ranchers and mine owners, and the newly established railroad barons, on the territorial government increased to form a law force modeled on the highly successful Texas Rangers.

The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies invested $10.6 million in conservation by approving 55 projects through the Multistate Conservation Grant Program.  Association members formally endorsed these grants, which address critical conservation needs, at its 113th Annual Meeting, held September 23-27, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

For over two decades, the Multistate Conservation Grant Program (MSCGP) has been dedicated to conserving our nation’s fish, wildlife, and habitats and recreational access to them. The MSCGP was established through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000.

Each year, the MSCGP directs up to $11 million to support projects supporting fish and wildlife conservation work done by state fish and wildlife agencies and other conservation organizations. The 55 grants approved this year focus on five strategic priorities identified by the Association’s membership:

The list of recommended grants will be submitted to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for final approval.

The Multistate Conservation Grant Program is administered by the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Tigress Outriggers & Gear will exhibit its industry-leading product lines at the world’s premier boat building trade show. The International Boat Builders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) is held at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida from October 3rd through 5th.

Tigress Outriggers & gear are found on better boats worldwide. So, it only makes sense to display top-shelf product lines at IBEX, where better boats begin. IBEX is the largest technical marine event in North America, offering industry professionals unprecedented access to the people and technology shaping the boat building industry.

See Tigress Outriggers & Gear’s innovative and top quality products at IBEX, North America’s largest trade event for marine industry professionals. Produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and RAI Amsterdam, IBEX will take place at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida October 3-5, 2023. To set up an appointment with Tigress or Eastern Metals at booth # 3-104, contact Boone Oughterson at [email protected]. 

For more information, please visit www.tigressoutriggers.com. 

Since our inception, our mission has been to raise the bar for innovation, quality, ease of use, and convenience of the products we offer to the salt water sports fishing enthusiast.

The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) in partnership with the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA), have chosen the top three products in seven categories including Best New Rifle, Best New Handgun, Best New Shotgun, Best New Ammunition, Best New Optic, Best New Accessory, and Best New Suppressor. An independent panel of 18 industry judges, comprised of NASGW members and POMA members, selected the finalists in each category. In order to qualify, manufacturers needed to be a NASGW member in good standing and the product must have been publicly released after November 1st, 2022. 

“Each year I get excited to see all the new products submitted for the Caliber Awards,” said Kenyon Gleason, NASGW president. “There were so many innovative products to choose from and this year we set another record for submissions. It truly is an honor just to be a finalist for the Caliber Awards.”

The Caliber Awards offer a unique, unbiased approach to recognizing and honoring new innovative products. The voting panel is comprised of the people who buy and sell these products on a daily basis as well as the media members who review and report on these products in the field.

“The Professional Outdoor Media Association is pleased to collaborate with NASGW to present the Caliber Awards, showcasing the best new products on the market,” said POMA Operations Specialist, Laura Kenning. “Congratulations to this year’s finalists! Our media members look forward to testing out your products.”

New this year is the suppressor category, which has been included in accessories in years past. Due to the uniqueness and special regulation, suppressors were in need of their own category and finalists, this year, were chosen by members of the American Suppressor Association (ASA). 

Now for 2023, Easton has added SONIC 6.0 in a NEW Match Grade .001” specification for bowhunters looking for added accuracy and highest quality. 

The SONIC 6.0 made a big splash with bowhunters last year as a brand-new shaft platform in the Easton made-in-USA lineup. SONIC’s lighter overall mass weight offers a wider range of arrow build options. Archers can now opt for a lightweight, high velocity setup using the factory-included aluminum inserts, or they may choose the high-FOC, momentum-producing brass inserts sold separately. 

Built at Easton’s Salt Lake City, Utah facility using Easton’s seamless Acu-Carbon process, SONIC 6.0 shafts offer the utmost in matched weight and spine from shaft to shaft and dozen to dozen. This added consistency boosts accuracy and shooter confidence resulting in more success in the field.  SONIC 6.0 features another accuracy-building first; factory-fletched helical that uses a 2” Blazer vane, for out-of-the-box broadhead accuracy. 

The SONIC 6.0 Match Grade is available in six spines (250, 300, 340, 400, 500, and 600) providing an option for nearly every bowhunting setup.  6mm nocks are pre-installed, and Easton’s precision ST inserts are included. Heavy FOC brass inserts are available and sold separately.

SONIC is available at authorized dealers nationwide. See the full line of Easton carbon arrows at www.eastonarchery.com

YanXiao “Xiao” Gong earned the title of World Champion in P3 Mixed 25m Pistol SH1 at the 2023 World Shooting Para Sport (WSPS) Championship in Lima, Peru, Sept. 22.

“It is wonderful having both feet back on the ground for the first time in a very long time,” said Gong, a 2020 Paralympian.

He also earned the U.S. a Paralympic Quota in the event for the 2024 Paris Games. Gong’s qualification score of 571 and 16x placed him in the finals where he triumphed over Ukrainian shooter Oleksii Denysiuk who took second.

Gong’s qualification score helped USA win bronze in the team event along with Marco De La Rosa and Mike Tagliapietra’s scores.

Just days later, on Sept. 27, Gong earned his third 2023 WSPS World Championship medal. After qualifying for the final, he bested Jeongdu Jo, of Korea, to earn a bronze medal in P1 Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1.

Cross-Platform Event Showcases a Variety of Advertising Partners While Helping Consumers Dream of Their Ultimate Season

DENVER (October 4, 2023) – Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) and its advertising partners are helping outdoor enthusiasts dream of the best season of the year, Fall, with Ultimate Season ’23, a consumer’s complete guide to finding success in the field. Right now, hunters can catch robust digital roundtables available on Outdoor Channel’s Facebook page with top personalities, such as Lee & Tiffany and The Drury family, giving their insights for fall hunting season. Hosted by OSG’s top industry experts from North American Whitetail, Game & Fish and Petersen’s HUNTING magazines, each digital roundtable focuses on a particular season of the fall hunting period – from early-season whitetails with Lee & Tiffany to western hunting tactics with Michael Waddell to October whitetail tips with The Drury’s.

Stay tuned to Outdoor Channel’s Facebook page for more digital roundtables, including special guest Jeff Danker of BuckVentures, running through October 2023.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Ultimate Season roundtable videos to our audience. These discussions with our experts delve deep into the heart of Fall activities, offering unique insights and fostering a stronger community among our viewers. This fresh content format will not only entertain, but also educate, inspiring more people to get outdoors,” shared Outdoor Sportsman Group Executive Vice President Advertising Sales Jason Brist.

Ultimate Season ’23 showcases new gear and products available to outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts through OSG’s multi-platform media assets:

“Old Trapper beef jerky is a popular choice among outdoor enthusiasts who require a high-protein, low-fat snack to fuel their active lifestyles,” said Robert Leary, Chief Marketing Officer of Old Trapper. “Our continued sponsorship of the Outdoor Sportsman’s Group “Ultimate Season” reflects our commitment to the outdoor lifestyle and the people who live it. We are proud to be part of an event that celebrates the spirit of adventure and the happiness of being in nature.” 

Remington Ammunition is thrilled to announce the newest Nitro-Steel load, the Nitro-Steel Duplex. The essential steel loads trusted by dedicated waterfowl hunters have now achieved unparalleled performance levels.

“Designed with the needs of avid waterfowl hunters in mind, we’re thrilled to announce the new Nitro-Steel Duplex,” said Remington’s Product Line Manager Ronnie Evans. “Big Green is working around the clock to produce the best shotshell ammunition available. Loaded with top-tier Remington components, Nitro-Steel Duplex serves as the ultimate waterfowl load of the season.”

Remington Duplex shells are loaded with a combination of two different sizes of steel shot, optimizing performance across all distances. The blend of high-velocity magnum steel payload creates concentrated patterns up close with the smaller shot, while the larger shot delivers robust impact nearby and sustains energy for longer distances.

Nitro-Steel Duplex offers peak performance with a choice of four different shot combinations, featuring 2×4 and 2×6 shot sizes available now.

Features include:

60+ New Seasons & All the Favorites Available Now on MyOutdoorTV

MyOutdoorTV presents October HuntFest starting today with more than 60 new shows dropping at MyOutdoorTV.com. Sixty-five fresh seasons will premiere throughout October to allow viewers to watch the world’s most extensive, popular, and exclusive collection of outdoor lifestyle programming. MOTV is Outdoor Sportsman Group’s No. 1 global subscription streaming platform.

Premiering throughout October, the best and most exclusive outdoor programming from Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, and World Fishing Network producers and outdoor hosts are available to subscribers on ALL DEVICES from a big screen TV at home to a phone in a bass boat or a tree-stand in the woods.

From A to Z, MOTV is offering 60+ new seasons premiering in October including:

Come check out MOTV’s massive on-demand library and growing list of 24/7, ad-free, Live TV Channels. Right now, watch Hunt Stream, Angler Stream, Whitetail Stream, and North American Whitetail Channel, all featuring the world’s best hunting and fishing shows whenever and wherever you choose to watch – available to subscribers on ALL DEVICES from a big screen TV at home to a phone in a bass boat or a tree-stand in the woods. For more information about MyOutdoorTV, visit http://motv.com #MYOUTDOORTV.  

The editors of Outdoor Life and several impartial professionals gathered to test and find the Best Shotgun of 2023. The RETAY Gordion Extra Black shotgun won in the “Great Buy, Semiauto” category.

RETAY USA, the North American sales and distribution for RETAY ARMS, makers of innovative shotguns, is proud to announce that Outdoor Life has chosen the RETAY Gordion Extra Black shotgun as their Great Buy, Semiauto shotgun of 2023.

“We at RETAY are extremely honored to have been chosen by the Outdoor Life team for this distinguished award,” Christian Handy, CEO of RETAY USA, said. “We are pleased to note that the RETAY Gordion stood up to some pretty stiff competition, and thank the Outdoor Life team for this opportunity.”

“The top performers in our rigorous test protocols earn the right to wear the Editor’s Choice Great Buy badge, says Outdoor Life Gear editor Scott Einsmann. “To receive the coveted award a product must be innovative, provide value to the user, and be the best new product in its category. From accurate rifles to crisp binoculars, to sensitive rods, our Editor’s Choice winners represent the elite outdoor products we test each year.”

The RETAY Gordion Extra Black Inertia Plus shotgun reported very good performance and excellent value over its competition. Judges found for an “all-around shotgun for waterfowl, upland birds, and turkeys, it is a solid choice.”

Richard Childress Racing and Austin Dillon will bring the No. 3 Huk Chevrolet Camaro to the Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 8 at 2 p.m. Eastern live on NBC. 2018 DAYTONA 500 Champion Austin Dillon will pilot “BASSCAR” paint scheme that debuted last season.

The Camaro features a Huk exclusive “offshore” Inside Reef Fall ’23 pattern by artist KC Scott. This car is sure to stand out from the crowd on race day. The original Huk paint scheme was nicknamed “The BASSCAR” by the Richard Childress racing crew in 2022, and it returned to the track earlier this year in Nashville.

“I love that we’ve nicknamed this Chevy the BASSCAR. It fits in so well with everything that my Richard Childress Racing team and I stand for – fishing and enjoying the outdoors with our families,” said Dillon. “What started off as one cool paint scheme has turned into a staple of our season that we look forward to each season. I love that the car is reflective of some of the great apparel that Huk has available. 

We’ve been putting A lot of effort into preparing for this race, and will do our best to make everyone at Huk proud on the track.” 

Dillon is in his tenth season driving the No. 3 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing and has five previous starts on the Charlotte ROVAL, with a career-best 10th-place finish coming in last year’s event. Dillon can boast a win on the oval portion of the Charlotte track, having won the crown jewel Coca-Cola 600 on May 28, 2017. The Bank of America ROVAL 400 airs live on NBC on Sunday, October 8, at 2 p.m. EST.

Popular 1/3-Scale Moose Target Now Features Acclaimed Signature Series Foam for Superior Performance

Janesville, WI — Rinehart Targets®, the worldwide leader in quality archery targets, is proud to introduce its newly enhanced 1/3- Scale Moose Target, now expertly crafted entirely with Rinehart’s renowned Signature Series self-healing foam. This new upgrade means a whole new level of durability and quality for the mini moose that will further enhance an archer’s shooting experience. It’s now easier than ever to prepare for your hunt of a lifetime right in your own backyard.

The Rinehart 1/3-Scale Moose Target has been thoughtfully designed to simulate the challenges and realism of moose hunting, without the need to purchase a full-sized moose target. With a total height of 36-inches to the top of the antler and a length of 31- inches, the mini moose saves on space and budget. In fact, the target is anatomically reduced to 1/3 the scale of an actual bull moose, simulating shots taken at 30 yards as equivalent to a 90-yard shot in the wilderness. It also incorporates realistic sculpted details that closely resemble a majestic bull moose, enhancing the authenticity of each practice session.

Newly improved, the 1/3-Scale Moose Target is now completely crafted from Rinehart’s Solid Signature Series Foam, which is celebrated for its extraordinary self-healing properties and resilience from even the fastest arrows along with easy arrow removal. This cutting-edge foam ensures the target’s exceptional longevity and robustness, even when exposed to challenging weather conditions. Not only does the target now feature a Signature Series foam body that provides a solid foundation for consistent performance, but it also incorporates a Signature Series replaceable, patented locking insert, which can be changed out for a brand new one (sold separately) to further enhance the longevity of the target.

“At Rinehart Targets, we take pride in offering archers the best tools for honing their skills, and the 1/3-Scale Moose Target has become one of our most popular targets,” said James McGovern, President of Rinehart Targets. “We’re excited to elevate this fan-favorite by upgrading the foam to our Signature Series Foam, delivering a whole-new level of quality, realism and durability archers will appreciate.”

Hobie® Eyewear, the leading premium and affordable eyewear brand in the United States, is thrilled to announce an exciting giveaway promotion for the entire month of October, designed to ignite the adventurous spirit in everyone.

Starting today, fans of Hobie® Eyewear can enter for a chance to win the grand prize package, including a Hobie® Eyewear prize pack valued at over $350 in eyewear and merchandise, along with a brand-new Mirage Passport 12 pedal kayak in the new Dune Camo color, valued at over $2,000. This ultimate prize package promises endless adventures and unforgettable experiences for one lucky winner.

Hobie® Eyewear believes in providing crystal-clear vision to enhance life’s adventures, and this giveaway is a perfect opportunity for fans to experience both exceptional eyewear and the joys of kayaking. The winner will select three pairs of fantastic Hobie® Eyewear of their choosing.

In the words of Jordan Goldman, Hobie® Eyewear Marketing Manager, “We’re absolutely thrilled to launch October with this extraordinary giveaway package. Our upcoming giveaway is not merely an opportunity to win cool merch; it is also a chance to empower fans to see the world with crystal-clear vision while embracing life’s adventures to the fullest.”

Hobie® Eyewear views this giveaway as a heartfelt expression of gratitude to the supportive community that has been instrumental in the brand’s success over the years.

Silencer Central in partnership with Buck Commander announces the BUCK 30 by BANISH®, the latest addition to their award-winning line of silencers. The BUCK 30, designed for hunting deer and other big game, is a 30-caliber suppressor that is laser welded for precision and durability and is priced at only $699.

“The BUCK 30 embodies hunting innovation, combining the thrill of the hunt with the sound of silence,” said Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. “We are proud to have worked with the Buck Commander team to create this exceptional product. Hunting suppressed improves accuracy and reduces recoil, making the new BUCK 30 the perfect silencer for deer hunters everywhere.”

The BUCK 30 comes with an industry standard hub and works with rifle calibers up to .300 Win Mag. The 6.9-inch stainless steel design of the BUCK 30 delivers impressive sound reduction suppressing a 6.5 CM with a 20-inch barrel to 132 decibels. The tubeless construction allows for a lighter weight at only 13.8 ounces and a diameter of 1.54 inches. The BUCK 30 by BANISH is a high-performance hunting suppressor in an economical package selling at an MSRP of $699.

“Silencer Central has been a great partner of ours, offering great products and even better support,” said Willie Robertson, CEO of Buck Commander. “We are excited to partner with them to release the BUCK 30 can, providing the best solution for whitetail hunters.”

The Buck Commander team, including Adam LaRoche, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Ryan Langerhans, Tombo Martin, Tyler Farr, Willie Robertson and Ryan Busbice, have established a strong connection over the years, fueled by their unwavering devotion to the outdoors and the thrill of taking down big bucks. With the BUCK 30, they can now enjoy the hunt with reduced noise and improved accuracy.

The Solo Stove Pi Prime Pizza Oven came in to our hands as a press sample to test and evaluate and we jumped at the chance to put this oven through the ringer. Over the last 90 days, we have made pizza in this oven about 2 dozen times. That is about twice a week over this entire summer and that explains quickly the extra 5 pounds on my weight. I have enjoyed just about every pizza we have created. I have also absolutely destroyed a few along the way but that is how you learn a new cook system.

Pizza is one of my top favorite foods because of it’s versatility. From wild mushroom pizza to wild game pizza and even a simple pepperoni or the questionable pineapple pizza. My favorite is mushroom, pineapple and pepperoni with Buffalo Mozzarella balls. The options are tremendous and having your own oven and options for pizza dough allows you to have the ability to make a quick dinner, lunch or entertain friends and family around the camp site. It’s so easy to set up.

The Solo Stove Pi gas oven allows you to quickly and easily set up this oven, quickly get it started and be ready to cook in just under 20 minutes. It takes all of 2-3 minutes to screw the propane tank on to the unit, turn on the oven and get it heating up. We found the unit to rise to full heat around 700 degrees on the stones and close to 900 on the roof in about 15 to 20 minutes depending on the outside temperature and the wind. Turn the opening away from the wind and it works better. A quick temperature reading from an infared thermometer allows you to know that you are set and I will be honest, we kind of winged it through the first 8 to 10 pizzas and you can live without the thermometer, but having it allows you to be a little more precise. We found about 2 minutes between loading pizzas allowed the pizza oven to quickly get back to full temperature. On average each pizza took about 2 minutes with 3 to 4 turns to keep the pizza cooking evenly and easily at about 30 – 40 seconds per side at max..

PIZZA DOUGH

I am currently learning pizza dough. We have been playing with Trader Joe’s Pizza Dough because we have one of their stores within 5 miles of the house. However, we have also been playing with the Outdoor Pizza Oven Pizza Dough and both are pretty epic and easy to use. The food processor has been my friend and small containers allow us to separate the pizza dough and easily stack it into our fridge out of the way for cold fermentation over 2-4 days. When making dough use weight for ingredients and not volume. Our next step is to find the right sourdough pizza oven recipe and start working that in to our routine. There are some recipes out there, I just haven’t found the right one. We are utilizing King Arthur All-Purpose Flour but have tried generic flour and still gotten some pretty good results. We will be playing with King Arthur’s ‘00’ flour which is ground super fine to get a little more elasticity which is perfect for a Neopolitan crust.

Cooking with the Solo Stove Pi Oven

Within a few cooks on this oven, I was trying to figure out how I could put a pan into this oven to do a pan pizza or a steak in the oven and after searching through the accessories, I was excited to see the Pi Cast Iron Cookware Set which can be used to cook steak and vegetables in the pizza oven and I am 100% here for it. The accessories available for this oven are tremendous and all of them should be seriously considered. The Pi Stand and the cooking accessories are seriously worthy of taking a look at. Learning to cook with the Pi Oven is really just a matter of trial and error.

Northbrook, IL – Armasight, a pioneer and leading authority in thermal and night vision optics, proudly announces the launch of the Ultimate Night Vision Kit, setting a new standard in night vision offerings. This all-encompassing kit features a range of exclusive Armasight products, carefully curated to elevate the night vision experience. The Premium bundle is now available online and at select retail outlets, providing enthusiasts and professionals with an unparalleled night vision solution.

The Armasight Ultimate Kit represents a field-ready night vision bundle, catering to a variety of Armasight products including the PVS-14, BNVD-40, or BNVD-51 goggles, each available in Gen 3 White Phosphor. There’s also a Sidekick 320 or 640 thermal monocular option, coupled with either a MNVD-51 or PVS-14. Emphasizing simplicity and readiness, each night vision device is bundled with a unique and exclusive Armasight Gray color Team Wendy EXFIL bump helmet, the Armasight G95 Mount Designed and Engineered by Wilcox Industries exclusively for Armasight, the Watchman IR Illuminator, and a custom-designed Otte Gear helmet bag in Armasight Gray.

The objective of this comprehensive bundle is to streamline the process of achieving fully operational night vision capabilities, offering users a complete solution for their nocturnal adventures.

Armasight has proudly partnered with Elbit Systems of America, the largest US manufacturer of Gen 3 image intensifier tubes and the supplier of premium night vision to the US Military Special Operations Community. This collaboration ensures our customers have access to the finest, most reliable night vision tubes on the market. The battle-proven PVS-14, MNVD-51, BNVD-40, and the BNVD-51, known for their unmatched performance, durability, and reliability, come with the Armasight 3-year limited warranty, providing peace of mind and exceptional support.

The Armasight Ultimate Kit is now available for purchase at Armasight.com and through select dealers, empowering enthusiasts and professionals to experience the ultimate in night vision technology. Don’t miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the best in the industry.

Calling all passionate hunters! Are you ready to take your skills to new heights? If so, it’s time to consider upgrading your hunting gear as the right equipment can make a world of difference in your hunting experience, increasing your chances of success and enhancing your overall enjoyment.

From a precision rifle chassis and improved optics to advanced camouflage, there are several must-have gear upgrades that can unleash your hunting potential. This guide will explore these essential upgrades and how they can elevate your hunting game. So, get ready to gear up and embark on your next hunting adventure with unwavering confidence and unmatched precision.

Advanced Scopes

If you’re a hunting enthusiast, you are well aware that precision is everything. And if you want to take your accuracy to the next level, upgrading your scope is the way to go. With advanced scopes, you get a whole host of features that can make all the difference in your hunting game. Think increased magnification, better light transmission and improved reticles.

These features give you a crystal-clear view of your target which allow you to take more precise shots. Whether you’re hunting in low-light conditions or taking aim from a distance an advanced scope can be a game-changer. So why settle for less when you can upgrade your scope and take your hunting skills to new heights?

Lightweight Hunting Equipment

Picture this: you’re out in the field, hunting for your next big catch. You’re navigating through rough terrain, trying to keep your eyes peeled for any signs of movement. But wait, what’s that? You’re weighed down by heavy and bulky equipment, making it difficult to move around freely and with ease.

The new pro purchase program for the hunting and fishing industries launches Outdoor Prolink into a multi-store marketplace.

Coinciding with the 20-year anniversary of Outdoor Prolink, the pro purchase program created for outdoor professionals at the heart of the industry, a business venture dedicated to the hunting, fishing, and off-roading markets is announced: Pursuit Prolink. This is the latest evolution and expansion of the Outdoor Prolink business in an effort to bridge the gap between the outdoor, hunting, and fishing industries. Through the creation of this new multi-store marketplace, Outdoor Prolink and Pursuit Prolink will continue to protect and support the relationship between brands, pros, specialty retailers, and consumers. 

Started in 2004 in the basement of professional outdoor guide turned brand leader Gareth Richards, Outdoor Prolink was originally created to unite outdoor professionals with high-quality, affordable gear that enables pros to do their jobs better. Richards recognized the influential power of outdoor professionals and firmly believed that equipping these pros would inspire them to usher more consumers into the great outdoors. After 17 successful years of running an authentic and responsible pro purchase program in the United States, in 2021, Outdoor Prolink expanded into Canada. 

Fast forward to 2024, celebrating 20 years in business, Outdoor Prolink is doubling down on its commitment to being the most responsible pro purchase program. The three-pronged approach starts with the strict verification process of its professional membership base. Brands are also integral to the equation, leveraging Outdoor Prolink’s network of professionals as a dynamic extension of their marketing strategy. Finally, specialty retailers play a pivotal role in this ecosystem. A meticulously crafted and responsibly managed program aims to facilitate sales and drive them at full price to the end consumer, simultaneously strengthening the bonds between pros, retailers and brands. 

“Our evolution into the hunting and fishing industries is not a detour, but a natural progression of a mission rooted in supplying and inspiring those who champion wild spaces,” said Gareth Richards, Founder of Outdoor Prolink. “Marking our 20th anniversary isn’t just about celebrating the past; it’s a gateway to our future. As we unveil Pursuit Prolink, this milestone moment signifies two decades of trust, evolution, and our unwavering passion for the outdoors, paving the path for the exciting journey ahead.”

Each year, hunters seek out that magical ingredient capable of luring deer in from afar, increasing their herd population, and fostering the growth of larger bucks. Among hunters who feed deer to enhance the quality of their bucks and promote the herd’s overall health, their well-kept secret is finally out – cottonseed! 

Many hunters feed cottonseed to their deer because it’s loaded with nutrients and high in protein. The problem many hunters face with cottonseed is its lack of aroma and appeal to deer. Big & J has proudly partnered with Fortified Cottonseed to bring hunters a solution to this problem – the new COTTON CRAVE quality deer feed. 

Hunters can find COTTON CRAVE exclusively at their local Tractor Supply Company. The new COTTON CRAVE delivers the same proven ingredients and long-range aroma that Big & J is known for among hunters by taking it to the next level with the incorporation of unique advantages from Fortified Cottonseed. 

New COTTON CRAVE quality deer feed will provide deer with the proper nutrition hunters demand. COTTON CRAVE is an excellent choice for feeders, aiding hunters in attracting more deer to their camera sites and stands. More importantly, COTTON CRAVE will keep deer coming and provide hunters with more opportunities to encounter bigger bucks for years to come. 

COTTON CRAVE