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Berkley Introduces New Flicker Minnow
Tournament Tested and Designed by the Pros
Available on store shelves June 2014
Anglers have trusted the Berkley Flicker Shad since it was introduced. When it comes to catching fish, beginners and professionals still rely on them whenever - and wherever – fun or money is on the line. Well, move over Flicker Shad and make some room for the brand new Berkley Flicker Minnow.
Berkley Pro anglers Keith Kavajecz and Gary Parsons have been a part of the bait-development process from the start, creating the Flicker Minnow that adheres to their demanding standards. Though...
USAMU Shooters Take World Cup Gold and Silver
It was an all-American shootout for the gold and silver medals for Men's Double Trap during the 2014 International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) Shotgun World Cup April 13 at the Tucson Trap and Skeet Club.
After both U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) Soldiers hit 27 out of 30 targets, Staff Sgt. Jeff Holguin captured his first World Cup gold by beating teammate Staff Sgt. Josh Richmond in a shoot out for first place.
"I think we did well in the semi-finals because the wind was really getting to some of those guys," Holguin said, adding that previous competitions in Texas and ...
Rayovac FLW Series Southeast Division Heads to Lake Guntersville
Shallow bite predicted to be key
The Rayovac FLW Series is headed to Lake Guntersville April 24-26 for a tournament presented by Mercury when as many as 300 pros and co-anglers take to the water for the final stop of 2014 in the Southeastern Division.
“My favorite thing about Guntersville is the sheer size of the fish out there,” said Keystone Light pro Casey Martin. “You never know if you have a good bag or not....
Smith & Wesson Becomes Gold Sponsor of NSSF Industry Summit
Smith & Wesson has stepped up to become a Gold Sponsor of the NSSF Industry Summit, the National Shooting Sports Foundation announced.
The 2014 edition of the Industry Summit will take place June 9-11 in Springfield, Mass., the city where Smith & Wesson maintains its headquarters and manufacturing facilities.
“We are very pleased to have the generous support of this iconic firearms company for the Industry Summit,” said Chris Dolnack, NSSF Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. “As a Gold Level sponsor, Smith & Wesson recognizes the importance of the...
The BAREBOW! Chronicles: A Washington Tom
Chapter 14 in Colonel Craig Boddington’s outstanding book, Fair Chase in North America, is titled, “The Great North American Cat”.
His first sentence reads as follows:
The cougar is America’s most misunderstood game animal.
It is a statement with which I wholeheartedly concur. Known variously as a catamount, puma, panther, painter, or mountain lion, the cougar---much like the polar bear---has in recent years been made into an iconic symbol of our vanishing wilderness: portrayed as a noble creature fighting to survive the destruction we humans have visited upon its...
Invasive Lionfish Fillets Fuel Conservation Campaign in Jamaica
Sometimes, the best way to control an invasive species is to simply eat them. That is the approach that Jamaica has taken with lionfish, an invasive species that in the span of a few short decades established a significant presence in the Caribbean and off the East Coast of the United States. With a lack of natural predators in these areas, lionfish populations are booming, which in turn causes a decrease in the small fish and crustaceans that they prey on. The loss of these species can be devastating to reef ecosystems. However, the Read more »
IraqVeteran8888′s Barry Elliott Passes
Popular YouTube commentator and firearms enthusiast Ernest "Barry" Elliott passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 59. Barry was a vibrant personality on the IraqVeteran8888 YouTube channel, for which he co-hosted segments such as "Gun Gripes" with Eric Blandford. Barry was an outspoken advocate of the Second Amendment and loved to share his extensive knowledge of firearms.
"Barry did pass away this Saturday morning," Eric said in a recent video tribute, which you can see below. "[...] He passed of a heart attack from...
Can-Am Renegade 4×4 Pro Jordan Phillips Wings Big Buck GNCC
Maverick 1000R Second in XC1; DS 450 Pros Earn Numerous Podiums
Can-Am ATV and side-by-side racers posted wins and podium finishes in the 2014 AMSOIL AMA Grand National Cross Country series in South Carolina, the World Off-Road Championship Series in Nevada, the Texas Off-Road Nationals in Crafton, Texas, and In the New England ATV Motocross Opener in Wallkill, N.Y. The wins included podium sweeps in the NEATV-MX Pro and Pro-Am classes and another 1-2-3 finish in the GNCC 4x4 Pro class.
“It was a rewarding weekend, earning big wins and numerous podiums in GNCC, NEATV-MX, TORN...
Trulock Introduces the Winchester Longbeard XR Choke Tube
Trulock introduces its new Longbeard XR series of choke tubes designed specifically for Winchester's popular Longbeard XR turkey load.
Providing you the tightest patterns and longest shot capability of any lead turkey load Winchester has ever offered, the Longbeard XR turkey load drops gobblers at distances out to 60 yards. Shot-Lok Technology protects the shot during in-bore acceleration, launching the round in a near-perfect circle for hard-hitting and extremely tight long-range patterns.
Trulock has designed each Longbeard XR choke model to...
The LaserLyte Center Mass Laser to Be Featured on Two Mossberg Tactical Shotguns
LaserLyte, innovators in firearms laser technologies, proudly announces that the LaserLyte Center Mass Laser will be featured on two best-selling Mossberg shotguns: the Mossberg 500 Persuader® and the 500 Cruiser Tactical Tri-Rail Center Mass Laser Shotguns. Mossberg's field-proven, 12-gauge, 3-inch, pump-action shotguns, known by military, law enforcement and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide for their reliable operation and performance now have the added benefit of the Center Mass Laser's quick target acquisition. This combo makes the Mossberg 500 Tactical shotguns an ideal home defense...
Buy Any Redfield Battlezone Riflescope, Get $45 Back
Redfield wants to help tactical rifle shooters hit their mark by offering a $45 rebate on all Battlezone riflescopes purchased between April 15 and June 30, 2014.
Available in 3-9x42mm or 6-18x44mm, the Battlezone is designed for AR, Modern Sporting or precision bolt-action rifles. The Battlezone features fully multicoated lenses, the Bullet Drop Compensation System, TAC-MOA reticle and tactile/audible ¼-MOA finger click adjustments.
The Bullet Drop Compensation System comes with two adjustment dials calibrated in two of the most popular calibers for tactical rifles. The .223/5.56mm...
Reloading: Seating and Crimping Bullets
Last time we covered the powder charging step of reloading and briefly touched on the whole concept of pressure curves. While reloading is a safe pastime when proper care is taken, the care-taking part is a really big deal. The last steps---seating, crimping, and inspecting cartridges---are equally important when it comes to safety.
Seating the new bullet
Seating the bullet simply means pressing it into the cartridge case to the proper depth. Precise seating depth is important for a number of reasons....
‘Cuddeback’s The Radical Hunter’ Wins Prestigious Awards
Cuddeback’s The Radical Hunter television show hosted by Dick Scorzafava and co-hosted by Rex Summerfield, which airs on Pursuit Channel, has just won five prestigious awards from the New England Outdoor Writers Association. These awards were for Excellence in Broadcasting during the 2013 year in the following categories:
Television – Best Hunting Show 1st Place
Television – Best Hunting Show 2nd Place
Television Best General Outdoors Show 2nd Place
Television Best General Outdoors Show 3rd Place
DVD – 1st Place
Each year the Association honors outstanding examples of...
Redbone Founder Receives Double Honors
Keys Capt. Gary Ellis surprised by tributes from the IGFA and Congressman Joe Garcia
In late March, as he does each year to raise awareness and funds for a cure for cystic fibrosis, Capt. Gary Ellis led a large contingent of supporters in the annual Redbone Island Walk. What he didn’t expect was to be surprised by one of the walkers, U.S. Congressman Joe Garcia of Florida, honoring him with a proclamation from the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., for Ellis’ near three decades of charity work.
One month earlier Ellis, the founder of the Redbone, was recognized in...
Full Strut: Are You Ready for Turkey Season?
After a winter that many doubted would ever end, turkey hunters are among those most ready for spring. As if the anticipation was not enough, the team behind the award-winning show Heartland Bowhunter and CarbonTV have partnered up for one of the most unique and ambitious outdoor television offerings this season.
"Full Strut is a new video series focusing completely on turkey hunting," said Heartland Bowhunter's Mike Hunsucker in an interview with OutdoorHub. "We’re in our seventh year of Heartland Bowhunter, and we’re...
Tragic Washington Mudslide Potentially Last Straw for Popular River
A rural neighborhood four miles from Oso, Washington was known to its residents as "Steelhead Haven" before a massive mudslide swept through the area on March 22. The cataclysmic event engulfed the tiny neighborhood with a square-mile's worth of mud and debris, claiming at least 36 lives and 49 homes. Hundreds of rescue workers responded to help despite dangerous conditions, and now ecologists are among their number. According to experts, one of the final victims of the slide may be the Stillaguamish River, which had been the area's lifeline.
"The river's extremely important. We just...
Toyota Texas Bass Classic Qualifiers Announced for 2014
Fifty of the World’s Best Anglers are Coming to Lake Fork
The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC), the World Championship of Professional Bass Fishing, brings the best set of qualified Anglers to Lake Fork, May 9-11. The three-day tournament combines the Top 15 in Angler of the Year (AOY) points from all three major tournaments including the Walmart FLW Tour, Bassmaster Elite Series and The PAA Tournament Series. Daily tournament weigh-ins, outdoor expos and country music concerts will add to the daily excitement of this event.
“We’re extremely excited to have the most...
NRA Outdoors Announces 2014 Long Range Hunting/Marksmanship School Dates
NRA Outdoors has announced the dates for its 2014 Long Range Hunting/Marksmanship Schools, conducted at the R&K Queen Mountain Guest Ranch in Evanston, Wyoming. The four day courses teach the fundamentals of long range shooting, shaping attendees into effective marksmen with the knowledge and confidence to make shots up to 1,000 yards.
Long Range Hunting/Marksmanship Schools feature hands-on instruction by experienced NRA Certified Instructors and some of the industry’s foremost authorities on long range shooting. Classes explore in-depth topics such as ammunition selection, reading...
Miss Kansas to Host ‘Limitless’ Hunting Show
Lifelong hunter and National Guard member Theresa Vail may not be what most people expect from a beauty queen. The 23-year-old broke stereotypes last year when she won the Miss Kansas title, and although she lost her bid for the Miss America crown, Vail is already planning her next career move. Once again, Vail is planning on shattering expectations. According to The Wichita Eagle, Vail was present at the...
Know a Bird to Kill One
We have all been there: you're all amped up as the hens talk and the gobblers fire off from the roost, and you seem to be in the perfect position right in the middle of the action, feeling fairly certain that in a matter of minutes you will be draping a pair of ankles over your shoulder. But instead of the scene that played out in your head, the turkeys all flew down and wasted no time spreading the distance between you and them while the toms simultaneously fell silent.
You've made one big misstep: you didn't do your due scouting diligence prior to your hunt.
Scout for your bird
Too many...