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Bear Drags Florida Woman from Garage
A woman was mauled outside the garage of her Lake Mary, Florida home by at least one black bear on Saturday night. According to ABC News, Terri Frana, 45, had retrieved bikes for her children when she encountered the animals on her driveway. Frana claims that there were five bears of differing sizes, one of which dragged her from the garage.
"The bear got up on [its] hind legs and started to maul her, opened its jaws and put her head in the mouth and dragged her towards the woods," said her...
Crimson Trace Releases Two New Glock Lasergrips
Crimson Trace, the shooting industry’s leader in laser sighting systems and tactical lights, announces the release of two new Lasergrips®designed for Glock’s Third Generation Full-Size and Compact pistols. The Lasergrips products, LG-637 and LG-639, are offered in red and green lasers. Both feature Crimson Trace’s patented Instinctive Activation in the rear of the Lasergrips and have master on/off switches to give shooters the option to use their pistols with—or without—engaging the laser.
“Crimson Trace recognizes that Glock pistols...
Field & Stream Features Woman on Cover for the First Time in 30 Years
Field & Stream debuted its May “What’s Next” issue today, featuring hunting celebrity and TV host Eva Shockey on the cover. Shockey, who stands with her trademark bow, is only the second woman ever to appear solo in a photograph on the cover of the 119-year-old magazine. The “What’s Next” issue offers expert opinions on what the future holds for hunting and fishing. Field & Stream’s May issue is available on newsstands and on the iPad this week.
Shockey, the costar of Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures on Outdoor Channel, offers her predictions on what the future holds...
Sightmark Announces Ezekiel 1-10×24 Riflescope
From hog hunting to CQB applications to long-range engagements, the highly versatile Sightmark® Ezekiel™ 1-10x24 Riflescope offers optical superiority for precision accuracy at 5 to 1,000 yards. Its true 1x provides crystal clear imaging with both eyes open, while the 10x optical system hones in on far-away prey effortlessly. It is equipped with locking windage and elevation adjustments with up to 200 MOA adjustment range, preventing loss of zero during use.
“With the Ezekiel 1-10x24 Riflescope, shooters no longer have to choose between a close-range and long-range optical sight,”...
Vermont’s Walleye Fishing Starts May 3
The best walleye fishing in New England will begin soon in several Vermont rivers and lakes, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. The department is reminding anglers that walleye fishing season starts in much of the state on the first Saturday in May and that regulations vary, depending on the water you are fishing.
In all waters of Vermont except Lake Carmi, Chittenden Reservoir and the Connecticut River, walleye and sauger have an 18” minimum length requirement and three-fish daily limit. The open season is from Saturday, May 3 to March 15, 2015.
Lake Carmi...
SIG SAUER Introduces Its First Line of Premium Centerfire Pistol Ammunition
SIG SAUER Inc., designer and manufacturer of the world’s most reliable firearms, introduces its Elite Performance Ammunition line – the company’s first-ever line of premium centerfire pistol ammunition. Designed specifically for personal defense, SIG SAUER Elite Performance Ammunition features a proprietary stacked hollow point bullet – the SIG V-Crown Jacketed Hollow Point – for reliable expansion, round after round.
The five introductory calibers and bullet weights are: 90gr .380Auto, 124gr 9mm Luger, 125gr .357SIG, 165gr .40S&W, and 200gr .45Auto.
“Every product SIG...
Remington Arms Announces Voluntary Product Recall
Urges Model 700 and Model Seven Owners to Take Immediate Action
Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) today announced a voluntary recall of Model 700™ and Model Seven™ rifles with X-Mark Pro® (“XMP®”) triggers, manufactured from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2014.
Senior Remington engineers determined that some Model 700 and Model Seven rifles with XMP triggers could, under certain circumstances, unintentionally discharge.
IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY, THESE PRODUCTS ARE BEING RECALLED.
Remington’s investigation determined that some XMP...
Miller Makes It the Double in Moto3 GP of the Americas
Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Jack Miller of Australia pulled off an amazing pole to flag victory on Sunday at the Moto3 GP of the Americas in Austin Texas, the second round of the 2014 World Championship.
Miller won his first GP in Qatar in the opening round and picked up his first pole position on Saturday, which he converted to the victory on the sweeping Texas circuit.
Miller also became the first-ever Australian rider to take consecutive victories in the small cylinder class, formerly 125cc and now Moto3.
Miller had a great start from his pole position and with the threat of rain hanging...
Video: Angler Wrestles Hammerhead Shark to Save Tarpon
How far will one angler go to save the fish on his line? If that angler is Captain Bo Johnson, he would be more than willing to wrestle a shark. While fishing near Boca Grande Pass in Florida, Johnson restrains a hammerhead by its dorsal fin to save the life of a hooked tarpon.
Saltwater anglers are not unused to sharks stealing an easy meal, but hammerheads generally shy away from humans. In this case, however, the predator did not mind a little competition for a tasty tarpon.
The tarpon was later released. Video includes some vulgar language.
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Upper Arkansas River a Mecca for Anglers after Two Decades of Transformation
The upper Arkansas River used to be home to short-lived fish and heavy metal contamination, but after years of dedicated restoration efforts, anglers are flocking to the river for its trout. Earlier in 2014 the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission (CPW) added the river to its list of Gold Medal Trout Waters. In order to qualify, a body of water must support a minimum average of 12 quality trout---fish larger than 14 inches---per acre.
“The upper Arkansas River fishery is the best it has been in over a century thanks to...
David Farbman: Why No Hunter Should Feel Guilty, Ever
"You are a hunter. It is the best part of you," says David Farbman, author and founder of OutdoorHub.
Away from the field, hunters are something else. They are mechanics, farmers, engineers, business leaders, fathers, mothers, and people with a hundred things on their shoulders. But David stresses that treestands and blinds are no places for distractions---nor are they places for worrying about everything else happening in your life.
"How many times have you sat in a blind and thought you should be doing a million other things?" David asks. "Things centered around work, family,...
High on That Hill: A Turkey Hunting Story
Arthur Farrell sat rocking on the front porch of his cabin on his small farm in southern Tennessee. The evening was overcast with a few rain clouds lurking in the gray plume of Tuesday’s final hours. Tree frogs croaked in wonderful harmony around him, a misty fog lingered in the valley below, and a mourning dove cooed just off the front stoop where they fed on sunflower seeds Arthur had put out. Most importantly, a big, mature gobbler in all his glory presented himself to the world (and a lucky hen) on a hillside just to the west.
Arthur had just been about to take a ride in his old...
Rob Pincus Scheduled to Host Two Daily Seminars at NRAAM
Rob Pincus, owner of I.C.E. Training Company and the developer of the Combat Focus Shooting Program will host two different seminars each day at the 143rd NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Indianapolis, Indiana. Seminars are free and open to attending media and attendees of the show. Certified CFS instructors from around the country will be on-hand to discuss local training with attendees.
Home Defense Concepts will cover the balance between securing firearms from unauthorized access and having quick access to defensive tools. Topics include the pros and cons of various options for home...
Redfield Hires Steve Krajczynski as Brand Manager
Redfield is pleased to introduce Steve Krajczynski as its new brand manager.
Krajczynski brings a proven track record of nearly 13 years of strategic brand management and leadership to Redfield. He previously held brand management positions for Craft Brew Alliance, where he served as brand manager for Kona Brewing and Widmer Brothers Brewing.
While with CBA, Krajczynski turned the Kona brand from one of the company’s lowest performers into its largest and top selling brand. He also brokered and managed sponsorships with the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers and MLS’ Portland...
Backwoods Life Continues Partnership with Hunter Safety System
The award winning outdoors show, Backwoods Life, is announcing their continued partnership with a life saving company, Hunter Safety System. Out of all the hunting gadgets to choose from, the use of a safety harness is one of the most important things to utilize. BWL is eager to have another year and continued partnership with the Hunter Safety System. This functional and trustworthy equipment uses lightweight and weather resistant fabric making it both comfortable and durable. The patented HSS design eliminates dangling straps and weave-through buckles making it easy for dressing in the...
RMEF Salutes Volunteers
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation caps National Volunteer Week by saluting the foundation of its 30-year-old organization—its volunteer army of more than 10,000 strong across the country.
"RMEF is what it is today because of our volunteers," said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. "They are an on-the-ground force that commits their time, talents and energy to ensuring the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage."
RMEF recognized its volunteers during National Volunteer Week by giving away seven trips-for-2 to its national convention, Elk Camp, scheduled...
First Case of CWD Found in Wild Iowa Deer
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Wednesday that the first case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been found in the state's wild deer. According to a press release, the infected deer was harvested by a hunter using a shotgun in Allamakee County late last year. Although it is the first case of CWD in wild deer for Iowa, every bordering state has reported the presence of the disease in some form.
“We have been testing for CWD in Iowa’s deer herd for more than a decade and are optimistic,...
Washington Man Captures Machete-wielding Burglar with Bear Spray, Shotgun
When police in Spokane Valley, Washington responded to a burglary report on Tuesday in a local residence, they found the suspect already on the ground and bound by the wrists with zip ties. According to KXLY, it was the result of a rather unorthodox case of home defense.
The homeowners, who do not wish to be identified, told police they had been the target of burglars for the past few days and were expecting another break-in. When they heard noises in the garage, one of the...
No Glitz – Just Glory: B FISH N Tackle’s Moxi Brings the Slow and Low Back to Life
What a drag... But not because the bite is off. Actually, it’s the contrary. The catching’s outstanding because you’re fishing at a snail's pace, dredging the bottom with soft plastics. It’s a great technique for catching fish when spring has yet to warm the water.
But after casting and then doing basically nothing else while the boat drifts is oftentimes the best method, it’s difficult to find a bait that still looks alive while not retrieved. It’s a quandary anglers fishing cold-water bass, walleyes and sauger with this “do-nothing” technique are often faced...
The True Story of the S&W .44 Magnum in 2014 ‘American Handgunner’ Special Edition
Approaching its 60th birthday, the Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum has long been revered by sixgunners and gun aficionados around the world; however, many are naïve to the events that led to its making. John Taffin demystifies the story behind the creation of one of the most important 20th century cartridge developments in the American Handgunner 2014 Special Edition.
“I was still a teenager when I shot the .44 Magnum S&W for the first time along with my friends,” writes Taffin. “It was a 4" version rented to us by the local outdoor gun range. We all lied and said it wasn’t bad...