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Tree Pruning for Habitat Management
When we think of habitat projects and game management, we often think of food plots. However, the trees on your hunting land are the most valuable resource you have. Managing them and knowing when and what to do with them can make your hunting turn from good to awesome. Let’s fire up the chainsaw and get to work.
The best reason to prune trees in the early spring is that there is a greatly reduced chance that you’ll damage the core of the tree. Whether you’re pruning fruit trees, cutting shooting lanes in hardwoods, or clearing pathways in pines, now is the time to do it.
Fruit...
This Week on Shooting USA– SHOT Show 2014 and Jerry’s Impossible Defensive Shot
Shooting USA – The SHOT Show One Hour Special
John, Mike and I are running 12 miles of aisles in the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, with 60,000 Gun Dealers and Manufacturers. It’s your first look at the new guns and gear that will be making news the rest of this year. Set your DVR. We have a lot to show you in non-stop new product presentations.
Shooting USA’s Impossible Shots – Shield Protection
Jerry Miculek has a new M&P Shield, fresh from the box, and ready to try some Impossible Shots with the gun designed for concealed carry and personal protection. Plus,...
The Pope & Young Club Stands for Wild, Free Ranging North American Big Game
The Pope & Young Club is proud of the “Fair Chase” ethics they have implemented, fought for and defended since 1961. The Club and its membership steadfastly support and promote the North American Wildlife Conservation Model. This model faces a serious threat from today’s captive cervid industry. The practices of “canned” hunting, transporting and selling “farm
raised” cervids threaten the very existence of North American Big Game and hunting as we know it.
The Pope & Young Club official position statement:
“The Pope and Young Club and its membership strongly...
Crimson Trace Fields 3-Gun Team
Crimson Trace, the shooting industry’s recognized leader and innovator in laser sighting systems and tactical lights, announces the formation and fielding of its sponsored competitive 3-Gun shooting team. Team Crimson Trace members include: Chuck Anderson, John Browning, Nick Atkinson and Brian Nelson. These competitors are recognized as being among the nation’s top 3-Gun competitors and will promote Crimson Trace and the company’s products at shooting events across America.
Those following the nation’s growing 3-Gun competitions will recognize many of the team members’ names....
The Pope & Young Club Supports Fred Bear Documentaries on Sportsman Channel
The Pope & Young Club is proud to announce their support for Fred Bear documentaries due to air on Sportsman Channel April 10th and 11th.
“Fred Bear’s name is synonymous with bowhunting and Sportsman Channel is the official destination for viewers longing for the best Fred Bear bowhunting content available”, says Greg Hale, V.P. of Business Development for Sportsman Channel. “Fred Bear: Kodiak Country and Fred Bear – Father of Bowhunting are unique tributes to the man who forever changed the hunting world.”
On Thursday, April 10th at 7:00 pm est., the Sportsman...
Andy Morgan Jersey Auction to Help Raise Funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
The Dick Hiley St. Jude Bass Classic team of Glenn Walker and Nick Gross is giving fishing fans the opportunity to bid on reigning FLW Tour Angler of the Year and current the top ranked angler via the Bass Fan World Rankings, Andy Morgan. The winning bid will go towards their St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital fundraising campaign. The fundraising effort is part of the annual Dick Hiley St. Jude Bass Classic which will be held May 3rd and 4th, 2014 in Wabasha, MN.
The auction on Andy Morgan’s jersey...
Alpen Optics Releases New APEX XP AR 1-6X24 Riflescopes
Alpen Optics introduces its new top-of-the-line Alpen Apex XP riflescopes, which are fully loaded with "Xtreme Performance" features. All lenses are fully multi-coated for maximum light transmission and optical clarity, and all riflescope models feature fast-focus eyepieces and generous eye relief. Thanks to these top-quality features, Alpen Apex XP riflescopes provide the ultimate in shooting performance.
Alpen's new AR-BDC reticle in models 4065 and 4069 are designed around a .223 55- to 70-grain load, but any bullet combination can be used. The subtension chart shows the hash mark...
International Bowhunters Organization Spring National Competition to be held at West Virgina’s Pipestem Resort State Park
Pipestem Resort State Park, the International Bowhunters Organization (IBO), and Backwoods Bowhunters of Princeton, W.Va., are teaming to conduct the IBO Spring National Competition the weekend of April 11-13, 2014. This event is expected to draw approximately 600-800 competitors, and spectators are welcome.
“Pipestem, like nearly every West Virginia state park, does not charge an entry fee, so this is a great way to enjoy a low-cost weekend,” said Pipestem Supt. David Caplinger. “Some lodge rooms and campsites are still available for those wanting to stay overnight. The park, as...
Cabela’s Presents Browning with Strategic Partnership Award
Industry giant Cabela’s has announced its 2013 Strategic Partnership Award winners and Browning is proud to be among the recipients. Winners were chosen based on several specific measures directly influencing sales, customer service goals, inventory and margin.
“These vendors not only share Cabela’s commitment to innovation and quality products, but also demonstrate the collaboration needed for a great partnership,” stated Roger Verhulst, Cabela’s Senior Vice President of Merchandising.
“Browning is deeply honored to have received a 2013 Cabela’s Strategic Partnership award...
Disabled Veterans to Compete in 8th Annual 2-Fly Tournament
Injured and disabled veterans from across the country will gather in Syria, Virginia on April 26-27 to participate in the 8th Annual Project Healing Waters 2-Fly Tournament at Rose River Farm.
Admiral John C. Harvey Jr., Virginia, Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security, will be the keynote speaker for the Saturday night dinner. Among his numerous accomplishments, ADM Harvey served as commanding officer of the destroyer David R Ray, the cruiser Cape St George, and commanded the Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group during Operation Iraqi...
Bass Pro Shops Pursuit X1 Predator Light Kit Turns Night Stalkers into Prey
Bass Pro Shops Pursuit X1 Predator Light Kit levels the playing field between you and predators stalking the night. In the dark, you are the prey. Cut loose with 180 lumens of blackness slicing illumination and instantly you are the alpha predator. Whether your game is hogs, coyotes, raccoons or other night stalkers, the Pursuit® X1™ Predator Light provides precision illumination where you want it when you need it.
Delivered as a complete package, the kit easily and quickly mounts to your...
8.85 Pound Bass Wins Cabela’s Collegiate Big Bass Bash
Day 2 of the Cabela's Collegiate Big Bass Bash at Kentucky Lake, Paris, TN, started off cool with clear, bluebird skies as 189 collegiate anglers went through take-off, all excited to bring in the biggest bass they could catch for a chance to win tons of prizes. Early reports were given that the fish were biting extremely well from most accounts. Though as the day went on, they had to do some adjusting from their morning strategy as the weather turned cloudy and bass were moving up shallow in the afternoon.
Anglers reported a lot of morning catches using the A-rig and later...
Fun, Celebrities, Giveaways at Missouri Gander Mountain Grand Opening
People who love to explore the abundant natural wonders of Missouri will find a new kind of fun in the coming days.
The grand opening celebration for Fenton’s new Gander Mountain store will abound with celebrities, special demos and freebies. Special events and appearances are happening all day Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 10, 11, 12 & 13, to celebrate the nation’s largest retail network of outdoor specialty stores opening its first Missouri location.
“We’re excited to officially open our doors to the countless...
Twisted Timber Treestands Partners with Stan Potts and Dominant Bucks TV for 2014 season
Twisted Timber Treestands and Mathews Dominant Bucks will be partnering to bring you big buck action from locations other stands can’t go. Those deep, isolated, tight pockets that may or may not have the “right tree for most stands”.
Twisted Timber Treestands are designed with the first and original non-screwing easy hang system. This system also allows you to place multiple hooks in your favorite spots to allow easy adaptability in the field. Oilite Brass bushings keep your stand lubed and quiet all seasons of the year. Extreme Platform Leveling Design provides you with 7” of...
Service Suspends Import of Elephant Trophies from Tanzania and Zimbabwe
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced a suspension on imports of sport-hunted African elephant trophies taken in Tanzania and Zimbabwe during calendar year 2014. Questionable management practices, a lack of effective law enforcement and weak governance have resulted in uncontrolled poaching and catastrophic population declines of African elephants in Tanzania. In Zimbabwe, available data, though limited, indicate a significant decline in the elephant population. Anecdotal evidence, such as the widely publicized poisoning last year of 300 elephants in Hwange National Park, suggests...
Maine’s Upper Andro Anglers Alliance Assigns Assets to Trout Unlimited
The Upper Andro Anglers Alliance, a non-profit corporation formed in 2008 for the purpose of conserving, protecting, restoring and promoting the fishing resources relating to the Upper Androscoggin River, its tributaries and environs dissolved the corporation effective February 27, 2014.
UAAA, with headquarters in Bethel, transferred its assets and administration to the Mollyockett Chapter of Trout Unlimited. The Chapter encompasses the western Maine region from Casco to Rangeley. A subcommittee will be formed to continue many of the programs established by the Anglers Alliance.
Says...
Tervin Wins Rayovac FLW Series Tournament on Grand Lake
Bill Tervin of Pocola, Okla., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 17 pounds, 2 ounces Saturday to win the Rayovac FLW Series at Grand Lake presented by Power-Pole with a three-day total of 14 bass weighing 48 pounds, 5 ounces. For his victory, Tervin earned $40,000 and a new Ranger Z518 with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard.
“This is pretty incredible,” said Tervin, a former Walmart FLW Tour co-angler who earned the first victory of his career. “It still hasn’t really sunk...
Bethel Leads Day 1 of Cabela’s Collegiate Big Bass Bash
The 2014 Cabela's Collegiate Big Bass Bash kicked off at Kentucky Lake and Paris, Tennessee today. Though the day started off at a chilly 38 degrees, that didn't prevent these collegiate anglers from quickly bringing big bass to the scales.
During Session 4, Bethel University's Ty Dyer brought in a 7.42 pound bass! Not only did he secure the 1st place in that session, he finished with the biggest overall Day 1 Big Bass.
For the complete results from Day 1, please visit www.CollegiateBassChampionship.com.
The Cabela's...
Roczen Back on the Podium at Houston Supercross
Red Bull KTM Factory rider Ken Roczen made a welcome return to the US Supercross Championship on Saturday night in Houston’s Reliant Stadium when he finished third. Teammate Ryan Dungey made an impressive recovery from a first lap crash to finish seventh overall and salvaged important points in the championship hunt.
Dungey was up in the first 450 SX heat where he engaged in a six-lap, four-way battle for the win alongside James Stewart, Josh Grant and Justin Barcia. He was third at the start and gained a place on Stewart in lap two. Then he took the opposite line down the split section...
Sunderland and Coma 1-2 in First Leg of Desert Challenge
The KTM Factory Rally riders got down to some serious desert racing on Sunday with the opening leg of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, the first round of the 2014 World Cross Countries Rally Championship. Team rookie Sam Sunderland was the fastest home in the opening stage of 290 km, shadowed by 4-times Dakar winner Marc Coma just 34 seconds behind in second place.
Jordi Villadoms (Spain) and KTM supported rider...