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Sportsman Channel Original Series “Saving Private K-9” Set to Premiere on Thursday, May 15
New Series Continues Sportsman’s “Salute to Service” Initiative and Features Four-legged Heroes and Military Veteran and Host R. Lee “The Gunny” Ermey
For 2,500 trained canines and handlers serving America’s military and law enforcement, the idea of “man’s best friend” is no overstatement. Dogs are known to be loyal, stalwart companions that love and defend their owners at any cost. Some of these dogs have even paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Sportsman Channel invites viewers into the lives of these military and law enforcement service dogs and handlers with its...
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio Features Professional Bass Fishing Champion Woo Daves
Virginia game wardens also join host Rob Keck to talk about their exciting conservation careers
Woo Daves, 2000 Bassmaster Classic winner, will share his expert advice about bass fishing strategies on Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World radio. The show will air Saturday, May 17 at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time on RURAL RADIO’s SiriusXM channel 80.
Daves, a Bass Pro Shops national fishing team member, will also talk about how fishing has changed in the last four decades. In addition, two Virginia game wardens, Daniel Ross and Edgar...
Bassmaster Elite Series Anglers Share Spring Fishing Secrets
Rapala Pro-Staffers Share Tips on Go-To Baits, Tactics and More
Anyone serious about fishing knows each season brings unique challenges. But only the best will take advantage of new opportunities this spring as waters warm and the spawning season kicks into high gear.
As mainstays of the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament circuit, Rapala® pro-staffers Ott DeFoe, Bernie Schultz and Mike “Ike” Iaconelli know what it takes to land monster fish year-round.
Now, DeFoe, Schultz and Ike have joined forces to unveil their tips to help anglers make the most out of the spring...
A Carry Gun Without a Laser is Like a Car Without Headlights
There are a lot of modern gadgets on guns that are just that---gadgets. I won’t start naming them, because it’s a fairly long list and I’ll probably make some of my friends mad. I say this because I’m not easily swayed to the new and innovative. For quite some time, I regret to say, this was my position on lasers on firearms. My reasoning was that lasers don’t work well at longer ranges and they don’t work well in bright light conditions. I was wrong.
The beginnings of my conversion began several years ago, at SHOT Show on Media Day. I shot a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard...
Crimson Trace Releases Laserguard for Glock 42
Crimson Trace, the recognized industry leader in laser sighting systems and tactical lighting for firearms, announces the release of the first-in-the-industry laser sighting system—the Laserguard (LG-443) for Glock’s new model 42 pistol. That small Glock handgun is a .380 caliber pistol designed specifically for pocket carry and self-defense concealment. It is also noted as being designed to fit the hands of most women and shooters with smaller hands. To retain those characteristics, the Crimson Trace Laserguard LG-443 will add little to the...
American Built Arms Introduces the A*B Arms T*Grip for the IWI US TAVOR® SAR
American Built Arms Company (A*B Arms), a Veteran-owned manufacturer of firearms and firearms parts and accessories, is proud to announce the release of the A*B Arms T*Grip for the IWI US TAVOR SAR bullpup. Unlike any other vertical grip on the market, the T*Grip was designed and produced specifically for the highly popular TAVOR SAR.
"We saw that the TAVOR SAR had limited accessories and the ones that were available through other parts...
New Gun Digest Title Gets Reloaders Started the Right Way
Take the guesswork out of reloading ammunition by checking out the newest release from Gun Digest Books, Handbook of Reloading Basics, which is now available online at gundigeststore.com and in stores this month.
Handbook of Reloading Basics is a must-have whether you’re a hobbyist, serious shooter or just want to save money on ammunition by creating your own. Part One covers rifle and pistol ammunition reloading and Part Two covers shotshell reloading. Novices can get started on their journey to handloading by following this guide to identifying...
Nils Jonasson Captures Championship at 2014 USPSA Single Stack Nationals
Blade-Tech congratulates Nils Jonasson on capturing the 2014 USPSA Single Stack Championship. Nils is able to tuck another National Championship under his belt as he competed in a hard fought match that had plenty of ups and downs for virtually all of the top shooters.
Going into the final stage Nils built a growing lead. "At the last stage, I didn't execute as well as I would like and I had extra shots on steel... I knew I could have done better and that I opened the door for some of the other great shooters," said Jonasson.
When the smoke...
Ben Stoeger Pro Shop Makes Donation to USPSA Junior Program
The Ben Stoeger Pro Shop has made a donation to the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) to help support the USPSA junior program's youth camp. The contribution will help make the camp more affordable for some junior shooters as well as provide funding for needed equipment and training.
"USPSA is honored to have such a generous partner in the Ben Stoeger Proshop," said USPSA Junior Program Coordinator, Tricia Gensman. "This donation will make the sport of practical shooting accessible to the...
Roland Martin Partners with Flying Fisherman
Principals from Flying Fisherman and Roland Martin Productions had a recent pow-wow in Islamorada, Florida Keys where Roland owns a home and Flying Fisherman® is based. The day-long meeting resulted in a multi-year endorsement deal offering a tremendous amount of exposure for the Flying Fisherman® brand.
"Over the years we've talked several times about getting a sponsorship agreement together, but the timing was never quite right", said Roland. "I've known Pat and Linda Sheldon and their brand for more than twenty years. In fact, I haven't been...
Friends and Loved Ones to Host Benefit Auction for the Family of Larry Garner Jr.
Around the nation, friends and family of Larry Garner Jr. are coming together in the wake of his death to help pay lingering medical bills. On June 1, friends from the outdoors, professional racing and Major League Baseball community will gather for a "Camo and Bows" benefit dinner and auction to celebrate the life of Larry Jr., who died of cancer in October 2013.
“The people who have come out in support of this event is a testament to Larry Jr.’s character and the kind of person he was,” said Jeff Foxworthy. “He was a guy you could always call on, whether you needed help around the...
South Dakota Welcomes New Paddlefish Record
Earlier this week South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) confirmed that a 127-pound, nine-ounce paddlefish caught on May 7 is now the new state record. Bill Harmon broke a 35-year-old record when he snagged the massive fish in Lake Francis Case, just behind Fort Randall Dam on the Missouri River. The fish did not come without a fight---Harmon and his fishing partner, Justin Bryan, were repulsed the first few times they tried pulling the fish out of the water.
“On the fourth try we decided it was going to take both of us to stabilize...
Mathews Adds Custom Performance to the Monster Chill Line
Mathews Archery, Inc. is excited to announce a line extension to the Monster Chill Series. Two new bows – a Hybrid 3D Target/Hunting Bow, as well as a short-draw bow for women archers. Both of these models will be available at Authorized Mathews Retailers mid-May, 2014.
The Chill X offers ultimate versatility for the archer who uses their bow for both hunting and 3D target archery. Measuring in at 35” axle to axle and featuring an all new AVS DYAD Cam System with enlarged perimeter weighting, the Chill X offers a solid shooting platform and a post shot feel that is superior to all...
Galati International Introduced as Authorized Dealer for SPS Magazines
Galati International is pleased to be selected as an Official Full Line Supplier of SPS Magazines.
SPS Magazines, manufactured in Spain, have a worldwide renowned reputation of providing users with high quality 420 Stainless Magazines with an emphasis on increased strength on the magazine tubes. SPS produces high-capacity magazines for 38 Super, 9mm, 40 S&W and 45 ACP MAC 3011, SPS Pantera, Vista and Para-Ordnanace Pistols. SPS mags are legal for use in all USPSA competitions. S.P.S. was founded in 1996 as an arms manufacturer...
Simrad Yachting Joins Billfish Foundation
Simrad, world-leader in the design and manufacturer of marine electronics, announced today that it has joined The Billfish Foundation and is one of their 2014 tagging program sponsors. The Foundation has developed the world's largest private billfish-tagging database as a result of its Tag and Release Program. Simrad Yachting's partnership will help the Foundation advance this cornerstone sustainability and advocacy program, as well as support its efforts to advance the conservation of billfish and associated species...
Fishtrack.com Partners with Club Nautico de San Juan Billfish Tourney to Provide Forecasts
FishTrack.com recently announced a new partnership with the Club Nautico de San Juan International Billfish Tournament, one of the oldest, most prestigious marlin tournaments in the world, to provide tournament participants with the most accurate marine weather and sea surface temperature charts available.
The International Billfish Tournament has long been known as one of the most elite offshore events in the Caribbean. For more than 60 years the event has catered to anglers from around the world, showcasing Puerto Rico's world-class marlin fishery and hosting legendary activities each...
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust George Hommell Jr. Fundraiser Nets $205K
A picturesque spring sunset over the flats was the backdrop for the inaugural Bonefish and Tarpon Trust George Hommell Jr. Florida Keys Habitat Fundraiser, held at World Wide Sportsman in Islamorada, FL. Conservation-minded anglers, guides and friends gathered on the beach to celebrate the life and memory of one of the pioneers of flats fishing and conservation efforts in the Florida Keys.
George Hommell Jr. was an angling legend. He is credited with refining the techniques for poling for bonefish, was one of the first people to trailer his...
What Do Federal Budget Cuts Mean for Outdoor Recreation?
You've probably read news articles about federal budget cuts for outdoor recreation and conservation. However, the true effects of those cuts don’t sink in until you drive up to a place where you want to go fishing or take the family for a picnic and find the gate’s closed.
In the federal budget “Conservation Funding” is defined as covering “Natural Resources and Environment.” That includes operating money for agencies like the Bureau of Land Management and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and for the programs these agencies administer.
In 1977, Conservation Funding was...
ENDANGERED SPECIES Proactive Efforts to Preserve At-risk Species Pays Dividends
A collaborative effort with federal and state agencies in the Southeast, industry and private landowners to proactively conserve at-risk species is starting to pay dividends.
Thanks to new information, five more species will not require federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. The five species were under evaluation for possible listing as a threatened or endangered species are southeastern crayfishes that occur in parts of Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi. They are the blackbarred crayfish, burrowing bog crayfish, Chattooga River crayfish, lagniappe crayfish and least...
Creating Custom ARs and Handcrafted Knives Featured this Week on Sportsman Channel’s “Amazing America with Sarah Palin”
Left alone (or almost alone) on the assembly line at firearms manufacturer Stag Arms in New Britain, CT, Amazing America field host Benny Spies came up with the ultimate creation – his own AR-15: “Benny Spies Edition.” And when a passion for knives and craftsmanship link up, America’s most unique handcrafted knives become reality at Mohr Custom Knives in Jefferson City, TN where field host Mark Christopher Lawrence had the opportunity to forge his own custom creation. Both of these “Made in the USA” companies are featured this week on Amazing America with Sarah Palin exclusively...