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Joseph H. Hosmer Re-elected as President of Safari Club International Foundation
Joseph H. Hosmer was re-elected to serve another two-year term as President of Safari Club International Foundation (SCI Foundation) at the May 7th board meeting in Arlington, Virginia.
“As SCI Foundation President, I am certainly honored by the past four years of support from the SCI Foundation Board and stand appreciative of the Board's strength in addressing our challenges,” Hosmer said. “I look forward to continuing to help build the Foundation over the next two years and continuing to serve as its President.”
The following officers were also re-elected to serve for another...
Tackle Grab Partners with Earnhardt Outdoors
Tackle Grab, the leading online subscription box service for the recreational and sport-fishing industry, has announced a partnership with Earnhardt Outdoors, the outdoor lifestyle brand founded by siblings Kerry Earnhardt,Kelley Earnhardt Miller, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Bringing together a subscription box service with a celebrity-endorsed brand for the first time, the two organizations hope to promote a multi-generational love of the outdoors by bringing families together for...
Classes Will Be in Session at the Bassmaster University at BASSfest
The modern era of bass fishing was jumpstarted in the late 1960s when a team of professional bass fishermen joined Ray Scott’s B.A.S.S. Seminar Trail and traveled the United States, teaching advanced fishing techniques to thousands of knowledge-hungry anglers.
Those seminars were the forerunners of the Bassmaster University presented by Nationwide, which will be in session at this summer’s BASSfest in Dayton, Tenn., Friday, June 13.
Professional anglers competing in the Bassmaster Elite Series will serve as “professors” sharing their knowledge, tips and techniques on such topics...
Team Leupold Dominates at 2014 NRA World Action Pistol Championship
Team Leupold shooters dominated the podiums in their respective divisions at the 2014 NRA World Action Pistol Championship with wins in the Men’s, and Women’s Divisions, and as a member of the world champion women’s team.
Doug Keonig, the defending champion, took home the overall title with a score of 1918. Jessie Duff, the defending women’s champion, repeated her title with a score of 1907. The match, held every other year at locations around the world, was a home turf match for the American shooters held in Park City, Kentucky.
For New Zealand’s Tiffany Piper, shooting in...
Bomb-Sniffing Dog’s Story of Adversity Strengthens Bond between K-9 and Handler on Sportsman Channel’s “Saving Private K-9”
Rex is anything but an ordinary dog – his explosive detection training makes him a key player in the survival of fellow marines, alerting soldiers to insurgents and other potential threats. Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor television for American sportsmen and women, introduces Rex, a bomb-sniffing dog, and his handler, Marine Corporal Megan Leavey, on this week’s episode of Saving Private K-9 exclusively on Sportsman Channel, Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT.
In a dangerous and unpredictable warzone, even the best can’t always prepare for what lies ahead. With Rex by her side,...
Sportsman Channel Offers Broadcast Premiere of “Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire” during Network’s “SALUTE TO SERVICE” Memorial Day Marathon Tribute
World-renowned rapper/actor Ice-T narrates and brings viewers to the center of the controversy over Second Amendment Rights
The Second Amendment is at the heart of the United States Constitution. On Monday, May 26 at 7 p.m. ET, Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor television for American sportsmen and women, details the unique history and perspective about America’s gun debate with the highly-acclaimed documentary – Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire.
The program is a part of Sportsman Channel’s tent pole initiative -...
New Mexico Sportsmen Applaud Protection of Habitat in Newly Designated Organ-Mountains Desert Peaks Monument
President Obama made a presidential declaration under the Antiquities Act to designate 496,000 acres as part of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument in Southern New Mexico.
The monument designation is the result of years of work by sportsmen, community members and businesses to provide protection of this iconic landscape – known by sportsmen for its quail, mule deer, antelope and javelina hunting. The monument designation closely mirrors legislation (S. 1805) introduced by Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich this year, which encompasses eight wilderness study...
This Week on The Revolution – Stretch a Line
Jim and Trav have set out to hook-up with record book lunkers! So ready yourself for multiple species action with Ultimate Match Fishing's Joe Thomas, Chad Ferguson will cover all things cat, our walleye insight will come from Tommy Skarlis and, finally, Outdoor Life's Gerry Bethge will tackle redfish.
Bass Fishing - Joe Thomas
Joe Thomas is a multi faceted angler with experience in the professional fishing world, producing fishing programming, writing a book chronicling his competitive bass fishing experience and now as the host of two programs on Outdoor Channel, "Read more »
Almaty Silver for Double Trap Competitor Josh Richmond
Much like a successful golfer completely reconstructing his or her swing to find even greater success, Josh Richmond did the same following a successful Olympic run. The reward wasn’t immediate but in the second year of that reclamation project, the fruits of labor are clearly visible in shiny silver.
Richmond (Hillsgrove, Pa.) made it two World Cup medals in two chances Wednesday when he scored another silver medal at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Almaty, Kazkhstan. Richmond began his year dueling teammate Jeff Holguin (USAMU/Yorba Linda, Calif.) in...
BioborEB, the Ethanol Buster, Congratulates Defending TTBC Champion Keith Combs
Texas/ Biobor EB Pro Angler Keith Combs set records at this month’s 2014 Toyota Texas Bass Classic Championship Tournament, where the world’s greatest in bass fishing battled it out for the top spot. The three day event took place May 9-11, at the historic Lake Fork, The Bass Capital of the world, with an average weight of 5.02 lbs. per fish.
Combs blew past the tour-level world record for a 3 day event set back in 2000 by 26 lbs, 11 oz, with his total tournament weight of 110 lbs.
Combs had an amazing first day with three ‘overs’ on Friday, resulting in the ATX Wheels Big...
Wiley X Inc. Focuses Attention On The Meaning Of Memorial Day
Protective eyewear manufacturer Wiley X, Inc. strives to keep the spirit of Memorial Day alive all year long. Since its founding more than 25 years ago, Wiley X has committed itself
to protecting members of the military, law enforcement and others who face danger and put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms of everyday Americans coast-to-coast. This commitment can be seen not only in the state-of-the-art vision protection products Wiley X provides, but also in a company culture that honors and reveres all who have served our...
MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup Celebrates 35th Anniversary
A record-setting 295 competitors will compete in the 35th anniversary of the MidwayUSA & Bianchi Cup, from May 21-24 at the Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club in Columbia, Missouri. Featuring $500,000 in cash and prizes, the Bianchi Cup is the richest and most prestigious shooting tournament in the world.
Founded in 1979 by former police officer and holster maker John Bianchi, success in the MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup requires a perfect balance of speed and accuracy. The 192-shot championship allows a maximum aggregate of 1920 points across its four timed events: Practical,...
Dave Sevigny, Sponsored GASTON J. GLOCK style LP Shooter, Wins Production World Championship at 9th NRA World Action Pistol Championship
GASTON J. GLOCK style LP, a sponsor of the Sevigny Performance Team, is pleased to announce that Dave Sevigny won the Production World Championship title at the 9th NRA World Action Pistol Championship.
held at the Rockcastle Shooting Center in Park City, KY May 16th - 17th, 2014. The event consisted of 192 rounds of action pistol course of fire over four stages: barricade, mover, plates and practical events. Sevigny finished...
King Withdraws from Final Two Walmart FLW Tour Events of 2014
Veteran bass-fishing pro Stacey King of Reeds Spring, Mo., has withdrawn from the final two events of the 2014 Walmart FLW Tour season due to undergoing cancer treatment. He will undergo surgery on his tonsils Thursday and doctors will then determine what sort of treatments he’ll require going forward.
“They’re going to take out my tonsils and also take three biopsies,” said King, who has been fishing professionally since the mid-1980s. “There’s a chance the cancer could be in my tonsils, but they’ll be able to tell more after I’ve had that operation. I know one thing,...
National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Announces Advanced Tactics and Operations Course for Annual Tactical Operations Conference & Trade Show
The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) has announced an Advanced Tactics and Operations Course to be held during the 31st Annual Tactical Operations Conference & Trade Show, September 21st - 26th, 2014 at the Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center in Mobile, Alabama. This 32-hour practical track, taught by Bill Yelton, Ret. Tulsa PD, is an advanced course focused on deployment and tactical considerations for three movement disciplines including barricade, hostage rescue and high-risk...
SHOT Show Named to Top 25 Fastest-growing Trade Show List Again
The SHOT Show has been cited as one of the Top 25 fastest-growing trade shows based on attendance growth by a leading industry trade publication -- a recognition that will surprise few who have attended the record-breaking SHOT Shows in Las Vegas in recent years.
The SHOT Show is owned by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry.
The high honor announced by the Trade Show News Network (TSNN) places the SHOT Show in elite company with many of the trade show industry’s most recognized
...World Fishing Network Presents Fly Films, Tuesday May 27th
Selection of Shorts from International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) Showcases Never-Before-Seen-on-Television Independent Films
World Fishing Network, the leading entertainment destination and digital resource for anglers throughout North America, delivers Fly Films, a three and one-half hour fly fishing films marathon featuring a number of independent productions never before seen on television starting Tuesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. ET.
With screenings throughout Canada, the United States and South America, International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) consists...
New Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Biologist in Des Moines, Lee, and Van Buren Counties
Erica Yost was recently hired by Pheasants Forever (PF) as the organization’s newest farm bill biologist in Iowa. A partnership position, Yost is located in the Donnellson USDA service center field office and covers Des Moines, Lee, and Van Buren counties.
“Farm bill biologists like Erica play a critical role in connecting farmers and other landowners with the available technical and financial assistance to implement voluntary programs and best management practices for wildlife and the protection of soil and water resources. These...
Official Rules & Regulations Now Available for Highly-Anticipated Trijicon World Shooting Championship
Shooting history will be made in September 2014, when the best competition shooters from around the globe will descend upon Glengary, W.V., to compete in Trijicon's World Shooting Championship. A first of its kind, Trijicon has joined forces with the National Rifle Association and leading industry manufacturers to create a championship format that will be the ultimate test of competitive shooting ability. Official rules, regulations and registration are now available at Read more »
Youth Target Foundation Donates to MidwayUSA Foundation
Furthering the efforts to support youth shooting sports, the Youth Target Foundation (YTF) recently donated $290,000 to the MidwayUSA Foundation’s Team Endowment Account Program. This donation will benefit 36 youth shooting teams that hold active Team Endowment Accounts and stems from the YTF North Regionals, where 242 athletes competed in Fort Worth, Texas at the end of April.
Shellee Enfinger, YTF Vice President, said, “At YTF, we give teams the stability structure and the rest of the program is athlete lead. We collaborate with MidwayUSA Foundation to provide a way for young...