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After the Shot

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 10:48
After the Shot Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT)

Pratt, KS -(AmmoLand.com)- If you’re new to deer hunting or processing your own meat, fear not the unchartered territory.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism has an easy-to-follow, step-by-step field dressing video at http://ksoutdoors.com/field-dressing-a-deer.

Properly cared for, venison is delicious and healthy. But there are several important steps a hunter must take in the field after the deer is down. First a hunter should tag the carcass, then...

Wanted: Citizen Scientists with Cameras in Pennsylvania

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 10:37

The Pennsylvania Mammal Atlas needs your help

Pennsylvania Mammal Atlas Pennsylvania Game Commission

Harrisburg, PA -(AmmoLand.com)- It’s just before dark and you see an elusive mammal. If you are lucky, you snap a good picture before it takes off.

You wonder if others have seen it too. Is it common to find this animal in your county? Now you can find out. The Pennsylvania Game Commission and its partners at the Pennsylvania Biological Survey have created a website for just that.

When visiting www.pamammalatlas.com you can...

Realtree Fan Wear by Colosseum

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 10:31
Alabama Realtree Fan T-Shirt RealTree

Columbus, GA -(AmmoLand.com)- Show your love for the hunt and your favorite college team in Realtree fan wear by Colosseum.

Designed for style and comfort, the tees and hoodies are perfect for the sports fan who is also passionate about the outdoors. The unique and comfortable Realtree Arch Hoody is ideal for those cold-weather games and other outdoor activities.

The warm and stylish hoodie features camo-filled script on the chest with Realtree antlers below. It also features a drawstring hood for customization, as well as a kangaroo...

Watch the Deer Season XP Short Film Premiere

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 10:26
Watch the Deer Season XP Short Film Premiere Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL -(AmmoLand.com)- There’s no doubt about it, we’re experiencing the Golden Age of deer hunting, with more deer in the woods – an estimated 30 million – than at any point in history.

During deer season, 83 percent of all hunters, some 10 million people, chase trophy whitetails and mule deer. It’s Deer Season. The sights, the sounds and the smells stick with you.

It’s about remembering those who came before us and setting the right example for those who look up to us. It’s about protecting the tradition, so they...

Wild Boar Rib Riot This Week on “The Sporting Chef”

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 10:21

 

The Sporting Chef

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Ammoland.Com) – What do you do when a friend gives you 85-pounds of wild boar ribs? Scott Leysath on The Sporting Chef presented by Camp Chef says to smoke ‘em, cook ‘em and share ‘em! Joining Chef Leysath are his “Sporting Friends” guests including Melissa Bachman’s own gator recipe, Hanis Cavin from Carnitas Snack Shack’s white salmon with prosciutto and smoked blackberries, plus more. Tune in for The Sporting Chef on Sportsman Channel Sunday, November 12 at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Crimson Trace Receives Recognition from the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 10:11
Lew Danielson Crimson Trace Founder (left) and Nate Hoke Crimson Trace Customer Service Director with PNDC award Crimson Trace

Wilsonville, OR -(AmmoLand.com)- The Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition (PNDC) recently recognized Crimson Trace with a prestigious 10-year Membership Award.

The honor was bestowed during the Coalition’s annual awards banquet held in Oregon.

“Crimson Trace is honored to receive this recognition for its support of the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition,” stated Lewis Danielson, Crimson Trace Founder and Chairman...

MidwayUSA Brings on Armasight

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 10:04
MidwayUSA Brings on Armasight MidwayUSA

Columbia, MO -(AmmoLand.com)- MidwayUSA is pleased to announce Armasight as one of the newest additions to their Optics product offering.

Armasight, a San Francisco Bay headquartered start-up, brings to MidwayUSA a line of cutting-edge Night Vision and advanced Thermal Imaging solutions including monoculars, binoculars and scopes.

“MidwayUSA is excited to team up with Armasight to offer our customers top notch Night Vision and Thermal optics,” said Ryan Cokerham, Product Line Manager – Optics for MidwayUSA. “Armasight is the latest addition to our...

Steiner Hires Steve Schweitzer as VP of Sales, Marketing and Business Development

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 09:58
Steve Schweitzer Steiner eOptics

Greeley, CO -(AmmoLand.com)- Steiner Optics announces Steve Schweitzer as the vice president of sales, marketing and business development.

Schweitzer will be responsible for developing comprehensive strategic plans and implementing sales and account management programs across key market segments including marine, hunting, outdoor, and military/law enforcement. He will report directly to Dale Pratt, General Manager of Burris Company.

“Steiner has built a solid reputation for building premium optics that are rugged and reliable,” said Schweitzer. “This is a great opportunity to build the brand...

Beretta M9A3: A Commercial-Off-the-Shelf Sidearm for Military & Law Enforcement

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 09:51
Beretta M9A3 Semi-Automatic Pistol Beretta

Accokeek, MD -(AmmoLand.com)- Beretta Defense Technologies (BDT) is pleased to announce that the Beretta Model M9A3 semi-automatic pistol is now shipping to law enforcement dealers, law enforcement agencies and is now being offered to military customers worldwide.

Built in the U.S., the M9A3 offers advances in pistol design and other enhancements that result in increased modularity, reliability, durability, and ergonomics.

“The M9A3 represents the next generation handgun utilizing the best attributes of the legacy M9 pistol combined with proven COTS modifications that increase...

Massachusetts: Ivory Ban Legislation to be Heard In Committee Next Week

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 09:30

Please contact members of the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture and urge them to oppose S. 440! 

Ivory Ban NRA – Institute for Legislative Action

Fairfax, VA -(AmmoLand.com)- The Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture will hold a hearing on Tuesday, November 17, at 1:00 p.m. in Room A-2 to consider Senate Bill 440, legislation aimed at banning the intrastate trade in legal ivory and ivory products.

Its companion bill,

Chuck Walker to Retire in February

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 09:27
Chuck Walker to Retire in February United Sporting Companies

Chapin, SC -(AmmoLand.com)- United Sporting Companies (USC) announces that Chuck Walker has elected to retire after 35 years of outstanding service to his company and industry, effective February 29, 2016.

Chuck was recently appointed as President of Evans Sports Division in addition to his existing duties as USC Chief Marketing and Sales Officer.

“Chuck has been instrumental to the tremendous growth and success of USC’s business and is one of the most respected people...

Hurricane’s Rain Doesn’t Stop HAVA’s 8th Annual Family Day

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 09:21

Over 250 Disabled Vets and Families Attend Range Day

Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA)

San Antonio, TX -(AmmoLand.com)- Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) and the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) announced another very successful HAVA/SAPD National Family Day held last week at the SAPD Training Academy.

In 8 annual family day events in San Antonio, HAVA has hosted over 1,400 disabled veterans and more than 2,800 including family members since its inception in 2008.

HAVA welcomed over 100 veterans and 250 total family members despite near-constant torrential rain and flooding. Disabled veterans and their families from all over South Texas braved the elements to participate in this flagship event that featured shooting exhibitions by Max Michel and Micah McMillan, who amazingly did his trademark shotgun exhibition in the wind and rain. “Gunny” (R. Lee Ermey) also entertained guests.

New Intrinsically Safe LED Headlamp from Nightstick Now Clips Direct to Hard Hat

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 08:11

Waterproof Class 1 Div. 1 headlamp with stainless steel clip answers need for safety rated lighting that mounts to a helmet lamp bracket

Nightstick XPP-5454GC Intrinsically Safe Multi-Function Dual-Light Nightstick

Wylie, TX -(AmmoLand.com)- The same environments that require intrinsically safe lighting often also require hard hats and the newest Nightstick product is purposely built for both.

The intrinsically safe XPP-5454GC Multi-Function...

Hunting in the Heartland: Lessons Learned from Nature

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 07:13

Outdoors columnist reflects on decades of stories, tips and adventures

An Outdoor Sporting Life: A Celebration of Heartland Hunting, Fishing, Friendship, and Landscape iUniverse

Emporia, KS -(AmmoLand.com)- Teacher and author Scott Irwin grew up in a big family on the Kansas prairie, developing work ethic and a sense of adventure.

His childhood experiences with hunting and fishing would turn into a decades-long appreciation for nature and outdoor sports. A columnist for the Emporia Gazette and a university professor in Kansas for more...

Outdoor Specialty Retailer Field & Stream Launches First-Ever eCommerce Website

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 06:39

Outdoor Enthusiasts Nationwide Now Have More Ways to Shop

Outdoor Specialty Retailer Field & Stream Launches First-Ever eCommerce Website Field & Stream

Pittsburgh, PA -(AmmoLand.com)- Field & Stream stores, an outdoor specialty brand owned and operated by leading omni-channel retailer DICK’S Sporting Goods, announced today that outdoor enthusiasts can now access and purchase an extensive array of the latest outdoor equipment, apparel and accessories online at FieldandStreamShop.com, Field & Stream’s first-ever...

Helpful Reminders For Michigan Firearm Deer Season, Starting This Sunday

Thu, 11/12/2015 - 21:00

 

Helpful reminders for firearm deer season, starting this Sunday Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan -(Ammoland.com)- This Sunday, Nov. 15, tens of thousands of Michigan residents and nonresidents will take to the fields and forests to enjoy deer hunting.

The Department of Natural Resources would like to share a few helpful reminders with those who will be heading out to hunt.

  • The firearm deer season runs Nov. 15–

Fungus That Causes Bat Disease Detected in Nebraska

Thu, 11/12/2015 - 18:30
Bats White Nose Syndrome Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

Nebraska -(Ammoland.com)- The fungus known to cause white-nose syndrome (WNS) in hibernating bats, a disease that has decimated bat populations in the United States and Canada, was recently discovered for the first time in Nebraska.

The fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans – or P. destructans – was detected in samples sent to researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz for testing.

The samples were collected in 2015 from bats hibernating in a mine in Cass County in eastern...

With EveryTown Gun Banners Egging Him On Obama Targets Private Gun Sales for Checks

Thu, 11/12/2015 - 16:00
With EveryTown Gun Banners Egging Him On Obama Targets Private Gun Sales for Checks AmmoLand Gun News

USA – On November 12 2015 a CBS News report focused on Everytown for Gun Safety’s efforts to secure more gun control revealed that President Obama has “assigned White House lawyers” to look for a way that executive action can be used to expand background checks to include private gun sales or at least some sales by private gun owners.

Arkansas: How was your deer shooting last deer season?

Thu, 11/12/2015 - 16:00
Arkansas: How was your deer shooting last deer season? Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

Arkansas -(Ammoland.com)- How was your shooting last season?

Maybe it wasn’t entirely to your liking.

Several options are open to you in this rapidly approaching modern gun season looking at you, according to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

First, and the one recommended by most any experienced hunter is to take yourself and your rifle out to a firing range and put in some practice time. Don’t do it once. Do it several...

The Myth of H-1B Job Creation

Thu, 11/12/2015 - 15:30

By Michelle Malkin

Michelle Malkin

USA – Every day brings new headlines, ignored by the Washington press corps, of U.S. workers losing their livelihoods to cheap H1-B visa replacements.

Just this week, Computerworld reported: “Fury and fear in Ohio as IT jobs go to India.”

Yet, it remains an article of faith among Big Business flacks and Beltway hacks that H-1B not only protects American jobs, but also fuels miraculous job growth.

The myths are recycled and regurgitated by the likes of Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, who claims that “foreign-born STEM workers complement the American workforce, they don’t take American jobs.”

Bill Gates, citing the National Foundation for American Policy, which is run by one-man Beltway advocacy research shop operative Stuart...

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