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Hunters, Shooters Plan to Keep Spending
While pundits may still be arguing over how much of an economic recovery the United States has experienced since the recent recession, companies that make and sell shooting and hunting products have been fortunate to enjoy a steady stream of business. For 2014, outside of firearms, things don’t look like they are going to slow down either. According to a recent HunterSurvey.com poll, the majority of shooters and hunters expect to spend as much on shooting and hunting equipment as they did last year.
Considering accessories and shooting supplies, of those sportsmen surveyed, nearly 52...
Franklin County High School Wins Mississippi State High School Fishing Championship on Ross Barnett
The Franklin County High School team of Connor Quin and Bryce White brought a five-bass limit to the scale Sunday weighing 14 pounds, 5 ounces to win the 2014 Mississippi State High School Fishing Championship on Ross Barnett Reservoir. The win qualified the team to compete in a future High School Fishing conference championship.
The top 10 teams on Ross Barnett Reservoir were:
1st: Franklin County High School – Connor Quin and Bryce White, five bass, 14-5 2nd: Magnolia Heights High School – Connor McNabb and Ryan Ware, five bass, 12-10 3rd: Mississippi Student Angler Federation
...DSC Joins Partners in West Texas Guzzler Project
Dallas Safari Club (DSC) has joined several partners on a conservation project expected to benefit thirsty wildlife across a broad area of west Texas’ extremely arid Big Bend region.
The joint effort resulted in construction of a monumental 4,600-gallon wildlife water guzzler. A guzzler collects, stores and rations rainwater to create a supplemental drinking source for wildlife. Species expected to benefit from the new guzzler range from game animals like mule deer and desert bighorn sheep to protected species like elf owls and even endangered Rio Grande silvery minnows.
The guzzler is...
Ways to Rig Your Soft Plastics
Flip through any of the spring fishing tackle catalogs or stroll through the lure department of your local tackle shop or department store and you’ll see the fake bait selection dominated by what are known today as “soft plastics.”
This category got its start in a basement in Akron, Ohio, in 1949 when Nick and Cosma Crème cooked up a combination of vinyl, oils, and pigments that allowed them to produce a molded worm that not only looked and felt soft and alive, but remained that way when exposed to air over time, and the original “rubber worms” were born. Bass anglers soon...
FMG Publications Expands Exclusive Online Content
FMG Publications welcomes nationally published writer Mark Kakkuri as the online editor for americanhandgunner.com and gunsmagazine.com. Having worked in a variety of industries, Kakkuri brings his passion for firearms and shooting, along with over 20 years of professional marketing and editorial experience to his position with the FMG team.
“It’s every gun writer’s dream to be part of the FMG Publications team and I am so thankful for the opportunity to serve with them,” Kakkuri said. “Writing for the firearms industry can hardly be called work, especially when your closest...
Firearms Industry Honors U.S. Rep. Bob Latta as 2013 Legislator of the Year
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, honored U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (R-Ohio) as NSSF's 2013 Legislator of the Year at the organization's recent annual dinner in Washington, D.C., preceding the firearms industry's annual Congressional Fly-In.
"We salute Congressman Latta for his outstanding leadership in the U. S. House of Representatives as Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (CSC), and are honored to present him with 2013 NSSF's Legislator of the Year Award,"
...Rocky’s Game Changing Boots Now Available in Stores and Online
For hunters tired of lugging heavy boots through muddy terrain, Rocky adds the Game Changer to its Rocky Athletic Mobility collection for 2014. Around half the weight of most traditional rubber boots, the Game Changer allows for quick, athletic movement without compromising the durability needed in a rubber boot.
“The Game Changer boots weigh just 1.4 pounds each, which delivers unbelievable performance in the field,” said Sam Bowman, brand manager for Rocky Boots. “Hunters will have all the benefits of a rubber boot without the burden of the extra weight.”
The Game Changer...
Bowfishing Event Features Celebrities, Family Activities, and $45,000 in Cash and Prizes
Lee and Tiffany Lakosky, Travis “T-Bone” Turner, and Brian “Pigman” Quaca scheduled to appear at second annual U.S. Open Bowfishing Championship May 2-4.
More than 850 anglers representing 27 states have registered for the second annual U.S. Bowfishing Championship making this event the largest bowfishing tournament ever. The May 2...
Wasp Archery Offers New Bowfishing Point
Wasp Archery, the longest established broadhead manufacturer in the U.S., is excited to enter the growing bowfishing market with the release of the Talon. Like the name implies, once a fish is in the grasps of the stainless steel Talon bowfishing point, it doesn’t let go until the quick-release barbs are engaged for easy removal and less mess.
“Wasp is pleased to bring the quality of our broadheads to those passionate about bowfishing,” said Zach Weaver, broadhead designer at Wasp Archery Products. “The Talon will get the job done with a speed and toughness that will impress even...
Gold Tip Pros, Sharon Carpenter and Joseph Goza WIN at Paris, TX ASA
Gold Tip shooters enjoyed dominant success at the recent ASA Pro Am, held in Paris, TX April 25-27th, including victories by Joseph Goza in the Men’s Open Pro and Sharon Carpenter in the Women’s Pro Divisions. All told, Gold Tip shooters accounted for six of the top ten Open Pro shooters, seven of the top 10 Senior Pro shooters, the Women’s Pro winner, and the top five shooters in the Known 50 division.
In the Men’s Open Pro class, fellow Gold Tip shooter, Jamie Jamison, led the tournament all weekend, but it was the veteran, Goza, that hung tough in windy conditions to capture the...
Purvines Round 5 Update
Axel Pearson came into Round 5 looking for redemption after a rough Round 4, and was able to put together a solid day aboard the Beta for a top 15 overall finish. After quickly swapping brake systems in the pits, Pearson continued to charge. Pearson reflects on his day, "The last loop I rode a good race and passed up to 8th overall by the finish. I am happy to finish and gain some points!"
Teammate Tallon Taylor climbed his way into the overall after helping a fellow fallen rider early in the race. Because there was little dust in the back, Taylor continued to pick off riders until the...
Outdoor Adventures Area, Kid-friendly Activities and Off-road Test Tracks Highlight Toyota Texas Bass Classic at Lake Fork
The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC), the world championship of professional bass fishing, is bringing the best anglers along with some of the biggest bands in country music to Lake Fork. In addition, there will be a full lineup of family-friendly activities taking place on the grounds of the Sabine River Authority (SRA) just east of the Lake Fork Dam.
“We have great country music and a stellar field of anglers coming to Lake Fork. With all of the activities we have planned for fans and families, it’s shaping up to be a great weekend at the Toyota Texas Bass Classic,” said Tournament...
This Week on Shooting USA – Gun Racing, STI’s Winning Secret, and Jerry Breaks in a New Shotgun
Shooting USA – USPSA Open Nationals & Inside STI
It’s the fastest run and gun racing of all, with fully enhanced Open Division guns competing for the national title. Plus, the inside story of STI, the employee owned company that has claimed more national titles than any other manufacturer. Then John’s got the Benchrest secret on cleaning for accuracy in a Brownells Home Gunsmithing project. And the story of the Long Lee Enfield, that’s now one of History’s Guns.
Shooting USA’s Impossible Shots – Shotgun Fun
Smith & Wesson Pro...
Online Signup Live for AMA Vintage Motocross National Championship Series, Presented by Cernic’s Racing
Racers can pre-register now for all rounds of the AMA Vintage Motocross National Championship Series, presented by Cernic's Racing. The seven-round series includes rounds in Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky and Indiana. It kicks off on May 18.
Links to pre-register for each round are available at www.americanmotorcyclist.com/vintagenationals.aspx.
"It's exciting to watch the vintage motocross series grow and improve," said AMA Motocross Operational Coordinator Alex Hunter. "Not only is online registration up and...
ATK Announces Plan to Create Two Independent, Publicly Traded Companies Committed to Leadership in Outdoor Sports and Aerospace and Defense
Alliant Techsystems Inc. (“ATK” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ATK) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan to create two independent, public companies with leadership in Outdoor Sports and Aerospace and Defense (A&D). The board approved a definitive agreement that provides for the tax-free spin-off of the Company’s Sporting Group (“Sporting”) to ATK shareholders. The spin-off will be immediately followed by a tax-free, all-stock merger between ATK’s Aerospace and Defense Groups (“ATK A&D”) and Orbital Sciences Corporation...
Snow Phipps Group Acquires FeraDyne Outdoors – Strategic Partnership Formed
FeraDyne Outdoors, LLC, announced today it has been acquired by Snow Phipps Group, LLC, a New York-based private-equity firm. FeraDyne designs, manufactures and markets category-leading brands including Rage expandable broadheads, Muzzy fixed-blade broadheads, Nockturnal lighted nocks and Tru-Fire mechanical releases. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Snow Phipps will partner with the existing FeraDyne management team of Rich Krause and Jon Syverson. Krause will remain FeraDyne’s chief executive officer, and Syverson has been promoted to the position of executive vice...
Walls Introduces Oilfield Camo Apparel
Walls, a Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. brand and leading provider of workwear and hunting gear, today announced a new licensing agreement with Oilfield Camo. Walls will be the exclusive apparel licensee of Oilfield Camo, adding to the breadth of product now targeting the oil and gas industry.
"We are excited to have this opportunity with Oilfield Camo as it reinforces our 70-year relationship with the oil and gas industry," said Walls Brands Vice President Robyn Crowder. "Oilfield Camo was developed specifically for the oil and gas industry by a company that's an integral player in
...Video: Bald Eagles Adopt Duck Egg after Eating Mother
Two bald eagle parents found themselves with an extra egg after a recent hunt that was captured on video.
While being recorded by researchers from the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center, a male eagle brought back a mother duck to his mate and chicks for dinner. As the eagles prepared to consume the duck, an unlaid egg fell out of the duck and into the nest. The eagles initially didn't pay much attention to it, and set to feeding the chicks. After the male left, however, the mother eagle noticed the errant egg and rolled it towards the center of the nest with the chicks, and sat on...
Eleven-foot Mako Shark Denied World Record
On April 15, Florida angler Joey Polk brought in an 11-foot, 805-pound mako shark with the help of his cousins Earnie Polk and Kenny Peterson. At the time, the veteran anglers were sure that they had just harvested the largest shortfin mako caught from land. This certainty stemmed from the fact that Joey and Earnie Polk each held the world record at different times with the International Land-Based Shark Fishing Association (ILSFA). In fact, Earnie Polk still holds the mako record with a...
Wagner Wins Walmart Bass Fishing League Music City Division on Center Hill Lake
Adam Wagner of Cookeville, Tenn., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 18 pounds, 7 ounces Saturday to win the third Walmart Bass Fishing League Music City Division tournament of 2014 on Center Hill Lake. For his victory, Wagner earned $4,296.
“My BFL win on Lake Guntersville last year was my favorite victory, but this one was special because it was on my home lake,” said Wagner, who earned his ninth career victory in FLW competition and pushed his career earnings over the $300,000 mark.
“I started out bed fishing for largemouth,” explained Wagner. “I think I caught four fish off...