Elite Archery’s young star, Alexis Ruiz, has proved once again that she’s a top contender on the competition archery field, having just earned three medals at the USA National Target Championships and U.S. Open tournaments in Dublin, Ohio over the weekend. 

Only a few short weeks after being crowned the 2018 IBO National Champion SURE-LOC® and TruFire® Professional Shooter Levi Morgan has earned the top spot at the 2018 ASA Classic and once again secured Male Open Pro Shooter of the Year.   

Longtime Professional Shooter, Harlan Campbell, Jr. demonstrated on Friday night at the Grand American Trap Shoot in Sparta, Illinois, that he is truly the master of trap shooting in the United States, capturing the first back-to-back ATA World Clay Target Championship titles since 1936.

A 120-acre tract of wildlife and riparian habitat in western Montana, under threat of development, is now permanently protected and open to public access thanks to timely collaborative work by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners.

With the start of the school year fast approaching for many, don’t forget to include Michigan’s wildlife in your class plans. 

The NSSF has 10 great reasons for you to celebrate National Shooting Sports Month. If you think of others, please share them on social media and use the hashtag #LetsGoShootingTM.
 

Mountain bike the Bloodroot Trail at Salamonie Lake’s Second Saturday program on Sept. 8.

On August 2nd, President Trump signed into law HR 4528, the amended Billfish Conservation Act, closing a loophole in the 2012 act that allowed billfish caught under a "traditional fisheries" exemption for the Hawaiian islands to be sold in the mainland U.S., contrary to the BCA's original intent. 

Easton’s innovative “BowSlicker” bow sling is an easy and practical bow carry and protection solution.

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department says bear hunting season starts in September and there are new bear hunting regulations in effect this year.  

SIG SAUER, Inc., is pleased to announce the Montgomery Alabama Police Department has selected the SIG SAUER P320 as their official duty firearm. The Montgomery Police Department has a complement of more than 500 sworn officers protecting the second largest city in the state, with over 200,000 citizens. 

At least one custom Timberwolf build and other Lone Wolf products will be featured in upcoming media from VIKTOS brand. And VIKTOS gear willl likely make its way into Lone Wolf branded media.

The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers announced a donation to the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation to support industry advocacy efforts to protect sportsmen's rights. 

Breaking a flying clay target or knocking over a steel plate and then sharing the fun of that experience awaits all who participate in National Shooting Sports Month this August. The National Shooting Sports Foundation established this celebration to encourage you to spend trigger time at your local shooting range and share your passion for the shooting sports with others. 

Viridian Weapon Technologies announces that the West Hennepin Public Safety Department, located just outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota, has deployed the FACT Duty Weapon-Mounted Camera to all of its officers.

Victory Archery is the only vertically integrated company in the arrow industry. Being owned by Mitsubishi, Victory is able to produce its own carbon fiber prepreg (the raw carbon and resin fabric that arrows are made from).

Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd., a distributor of wholesale sporting goods, today announces the addition of Tim Kraus as Chief Financial Officer.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the invasive algae starry stonewort in Pleasant Lake, near Annandale in Wright County.

On the DNR's Wildtalk podcast, wildlife staff chew the fat and shoot the scat about all things habitat, feathers and fur. 

The latest episode of "Elements" from Mossy Oak Capture features Bass Pro Shop's JP Morris, Chuck Belmore and Jon Justice as they face a night on the water in Venice, LA, in search of the prehistoric monster that's part alligator, part fish - the alligator gar.

 Pursuit Channel has announced a new agreement with the National Cable Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (NCTC), a purchasing organization for more than 800 independent cable operators in the United States.

OtterBox’s new Yampa Dry Duffle in Realtree EDGE joins coolers and tumblers in OtterBox's outdoor line and is available in 35-liter, 70-liter or 105-liter versions.

Blue Force Gear announced the debut of the Tourniquet Now! Pouch to its growing line of medical accessories.  The tourniquet fits inside an elastic keeper attached to the lid that is then folded up and secured on the top with a hook and loop field.

RISE Armament is proud to announce their new limited-edition Legacy Rifle, which provides incredible performance and dependability, guaranteed sub MOA, and is backed by a transferable lifetime warranty.

Cuddeback is pleased to introduce the all-new H20 Long Range IR Camera, designed for the serious hunter who wants performance, yet still desires an affordable camera

Apex Tactical Specialties is pleased to announce the release of its new Apex Threaded Barrel for the 9mm M&P M2.0 Compact pistol from Smith & Wesson. The stainless steel barrel features a black Melonite finish, a 1:10” twist rate and a 1/2-28 thread pattern.

The new X-Force® Blade™ Pro Crossbow by Carbon Express® features heart-pounding speed and staggering accuracy in an extremely versatile and affordable package.  

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce that Team Ruger took two divisional wins at the 2018 WBRP Independence Outlaw Match held at the Wilkes-Barre Rifle & Pistol Club in Hunlock's Creek, PA. 

First Focal Plane riflescopes are typically pricey – now there’s the new Diamondback Tactical FFP Riflescope Series. Because it’s First Focal Plane, all the MOA- or MRAD-based hashmarks and windage-tree holds are useable throughout the entire zoom range – at a sub $500 MSRP.

Make your mark with Sightmark’s new reliable and affordable Latitude 8-32x60 F-Class Riflescope.  This riflescope features oversized adjustments turrets, a zero-stop elevation dial, a lock ring to keep the eyepiece in focus and a 34mm tube.

“The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers is proud to support the mission of CSF to work with Congress, governors, and state legislatures to protect and advance hunting, angling, recreational shooting, and trapping," said NASGW Chairman Brad Burney. 

The recreational fishing industry and conservation partners of the National Fish Habitat Board applaud the efforts of Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) for introducing H.R. 6660, the National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. 

The recreational fishing industry and conservation partners of the National Fish Habitat Board applaud the efforts of Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) for introducing H.R. 6660, the National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. 

Union volunteers recently teamed with the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance to help complete an ambitious range-expansion project at Oregon’s Camp Meriwether that gives Boy Scouts from across the West Coast an enhanced shooting sports experience.

Kenneth A. High, M.D., a board certified urologist who turned his passion for fly-fishing into the manufacturing of angling tools with Dr. Slick Instruments for Anglers, died Aug. 6 at age 85 following a years’ long struggle with Alzheimers.

As a best selling cookbook author, blogger, speaker and TV host, Stacy Lyn Harris is fast-becoming a household name in the culinary world, and in August editions of Outdoor News, readers are treated to a recipe by Stacy Lyn featuring venison.   

This week on Northwestern Outdoors Radio we are taking you to Wallowa County in NE Oregon to highlight some of the great fishing and hunting opportunities available there as well as some very interesting upcoming events with an outdoors bent.

Parker Bows is excited to launch the 30/30 Poison Promo. For a limited time, Parker is taking $30 off MSRP and providing a 30 day money back guarantee on the new Poison 30 and Poison 32 compound bows.

RISE Armament announces their new limited-edition Legacy Rifle. The .223 Wylde caliber Legacy Rifle weighs in at 6 pounds, 12 ounces and is packed with features, including the lightweight RISE Armament CB-160 Barrel

Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is proud to announce the award of twenty-five (25) scholarships as part of its Dan L. Duncan Scholarship Program. The winners were chosen from hundreds of extremely qualified applicants.

Propper has signed on as a sponsor at the upcoming IDPA US National Championship.  Propper joins Alien Gear, Hogue, Springer Precision, Nowlin, Nighthawk, Holosun Technologies and Safariland as a silver level sponsor of the championship. 

Duel Game Calls is known for realism in the woods through their innovative, patented dual chamber technology. Today, the company announces the continuation of their strong partnership with fan favorite Carbon TV show: The Virtue. 

The Joslin Lake boating access site, located in Lyndon Township in Washtenaw County, is temporarily closed for boat ramp replacement.

Thirty-six communities and organizations across Michigan recently learned they’re getting a share of $80,518 to support their tree-planting efforts.

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department, local wildlife clubs and other sponsors will usher youngsters into fall during the annual Youth Outdoor Festival in Minot.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is gathering public input on shore-based shark fishing. Share your thoughts on the future management of this fishery by attending a public workshop.

Following “disturbing information about an individual employed by the venue of their upcoming annual meeting” the Nebraska Firearms Owners Association announces it has moved their annual meeting to the Omaha Gun Club.

The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) has deployed one Radio Operator to Colorado and one Ground Support Unit Leader Trainee to Oregon to assist state and federal partners in wildlife suppression efforts.

This week on The High Road with Keith Warren, Keith and Matti meet up with their friends from Timber Creek Outdoors for a special Pulsar thermal hog hunt.

Editor’s Note: In recognition of National Shooting Sports Month, a look at how the Civilian Marksmanship Program works to help spread the love of shooting sports. 

Before the firing of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) National Trophy events, the National Matches schedule offers training clinics for all levels of shooters to receive personalized help and information.

For junior shooters, the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Junior Highpower Rifle Clinic offers one-on-one training, dry firing and class work focused on safety, trigger control, fundamentals and effects of weather, among other things. For those looking for more than the basics, an Advanced CMP Highpower Clinic offers marksmen supplementary training, dry firing exercises and position work.

Many juniors (age 20 and below) attend the USMC clinic year after year, using the opportunity to freshen up their skills before the bigger National Trophy matches, to socialize with other juniors and to receive coaching. 

A classroom session is held on the first day of the clinic, during which basic safety and marksmanship fundamentals are covered. Previous attendees are released to Petrarca Range for dry-fire practice, while newer shooters remain in the classroom for additional instruction. When the classroom portion is finished, the classroom juniors join the rest of the clinic participants for snap-in and dry-fire positioning.

The Marines show several examples of their own standing, sitting and prone positions and break them down before having all participants get into their positions and dry fire. Coaches are open to answering questions and to helping each junior find the positions that work best for him or her. 

At the 2018 National Matches clinics, attendee Dorothy Speers of New Jersey said she highly recommends the clinic, noting that any junior looking for “personalized in-depth, hard-core help” should attend. Speers elaborated, noting that all of her insecurities, questions and doubts could find an answer at the clinic. Instead of worrying, she could simply “ask a Marine,” as she often advised her peers to do. This year, Speers experimented with a new crossed ankle sitting position at the clinic, looking for improvements and suggestions.

Jacob Rohr of Oklahoma agreed that the USMC junior clinic can be incredibly helpful before the big matches, as it gives shooters a chance to work on their positions. This year, like Speers, he also received some advice on the sitting position.

Previously taught by Remington, Team CMP has taken over running the CMP Advanced Highpower Clinic for the past two years. Team CMP member Nick Till noted that the clinic had more attendees, 48 students in total, than the previous year, with some returning. 

An especially popular exercise was a 15-minute dry-firing, holding drill in which lasers were attached to each person’s gun, giving insight into aim, hold and other fundamental habits. Mounting lasers to the guns allowed participants to note movement and wobble, and trainers provided tips on how to remedy or improve their positioning based on the results. 

In the future, Till would like to add air rifles into the clinic to help as standing practice. This would add a live-firing portion to the clinic that many so desire as well as introduce shooters to a discipline that can help enhance their standing position. 

Morgan Carrier of Illinois echoed this sentiment, wishing that there was a live-firing aspect to the clinic. With both Viale and Rodriguez ranges occupied, range time and space during the clinic is hard to find. Carrier attended the Small Arms Firing School in 2017 and decided to attend the clinic this year, her second year at Camp Perry. Following one-on-one instruction from Team CMP’s Sara Rozanski, Carrier found that she felt much more comfortable in both her standing and prone positions. 

Unlike Carrier, who is nearly in her fifth year of highpower, Allan King of North Royalton attended simply to learn. While he shoots some vintage rifles, he primarily shoots offhand as a member of the North South Skirmish Association. 

Sara Rozanski, highpower coordinator for the CMP and a Team CMP member, recognized her responsibility to grow the sport. Team CMP officially formed about two years ago and is a civilian team that began with CMP employees who wanted to shoot and transitioned into a conglomerate team of some of the best civilian shooters across the United States. 

Rozanski reminded her students that they are free to contact her and her teammates with questions.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearm safety and marksmanship training and to the promotion of marksmanship competition for citizens of the United States. For more information about the CMP and its programs, log onto www.TheCMP.org.

— Serena Juchnowski, CMP Feature Writer