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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

- TOP STORY -
 
Mariners and those living and working near waterways must be prepared, stay informed and heed storm warnings as this storm approaches the Atlantic Coast of the U.S.
- AMMUNITION -
 
Federal Premium Ammunition is pleased to announce the company has redesigned its complete line of Federal Speed-Shok waterfowl loads. The new-and-improved lineup includes more than 10 new loads in several shot sizes.
- COMPETITION -
 
Michael McPhail won the bronze medal in Men’s 50m Three-Position Rifle at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Championship at the Changwon International Shooting Range.

The Junior stars of the USA Shooting Team shined on the Shotgun field and the Pistol range at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Championship in Changwon, South Korea. 
 

Collin County IDPA is celebrating it's 20th anniversary this year by resurrecting the North Texas Regional match (Tier 3). Registration is open until September 22.

Prone Rifle athletes shined at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Championship in Changwon, South Korea with Will Shaner claiming the Junior Men’s 50m Prone Rifle bronze, and the Junior Women’s 50m Prone Rifle Team taking the team bronze medal.

Twenty-one-year-old Wisconsin angler Max Wilson took his knowledge of deep basin fishing and applied it to Minnesota's Lake of the Woods, weighing a total of 45.83 pounds to win the 2018 National Walleye Tour Championship.

Justin Atkins of Florence, Ala., won the 2018 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open No. 4 held on Logan Martin Lake, with a three-day total of 38 pounds, 3 ounces.

Hot weather extending well into fall may make this tournament a challenge, even with top pro anglers participating.
- CONSERVATION -
 
Once the Idaho Transportation Department fixes a perched culvert across Highway 20 in 2019, about 89 miles of spawning and rearing habitat for wild trout will be made accessible to the Big Wood.
- CONTESTS -
 
The Seth Thomas Spradlin Best of Show Award went to Ian Ho, a California 10th grader, for a stunning watercolor of a largemouth bass titled "The Awareness".

- EVENTS -
 
CrossBreed Holsters, a proud supporter of the National Rifle Association, announced they will be exhibiting at the 2018 NRA Carry Guard Expo this weekend, September 14-16 in booth 320.

Industry Day at the Range has announced that additional shooting lanes have been released for prospective 2019 exhibitors. Spaces are expected to sell quickly, so interested parties are encouraged toregister soon. 

The WOMA Foundation and The Women’s Outdoor Media Association announced the sponsorship of the 4th Annual She Never Quit Summit by numerous companies.  The event takes place on October 8th-11th, 2018 at the Lazy J Ranch in Marquez, Texas and is hosted by Melanie and Marcus Luttrell (Lone Survivor).  

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival committee will host the 71st annual Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival September 15 and 16 at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area in Brownstown Township, Michigan.

Teen Second Amendment activist Kyle Kashuv, a student survivor of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, will be a featured speaker at the 33rd annual Gun Rights Policy Conference, which will be held September 21-23 in Chicago.
- FISHERIES -
 
The recreational fishing and boating community is applauding the decision by NOAA Fisheries to deny an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) that would have allowed pelagic longline (PLL) vessels into the East Florida Coast Pelagic Longline Closed Area.
- GEAR -
 
MTM’s Game Trail Camera Case is redefining the way hunters store and transport their game cameras.  Included is an SD card case that protects SD cards with important images. 
- GRANTS -
 
Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) has been awarded $1.5 million to support projects with local government partners that will restore coastal habitats, improve stormwater quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

- HUNTING -
 
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking assistance from deer hunters to report wildlife observations from September 8 through January 1 to help track wildlife population and distribution changes, as well as providing data on fawn survival and buck-to-doe ratios.
- INDUSTRY -
 
Davidson’s is pleased to announce it has added Bergara Rifles and Canik USA to its family of firearms offerings.  All firearms purchased through Davidson’s are covered by the GuaranteeD Lifetime Replacement Warranty.

Century Arms has announced the continuance of the well-known US PALM brand and will be showcasing the brand’s legacy product line at SHOT Show 2019. In cooperation with original founder and product designers, and with the help of Century Arms, US PALM will proceed with the innovative product development that it is known for.

Savage appreciates the sacrifices made every day by the men and women who protect and serve our communities. In support of all they do and have done, the popular firearms company is now offering discounted pricing to all active duty, veteran and retired military, first responders and law enforcement personnel.

Parker Compound Bows, Inc. announces the appointment of Thomas F. Gowen & Sons to represent Parker in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and the New England region.

New economic reports by Southwick Associates reveal that more than 53 million Americans consider themselves sportsmen, spending over $93.5 billion in 2016 on gear, licenses, travel, clothing, gas and more.
- NEW PRODUCTS -
 
Firefield is adding to their rail lineup with new Fringe M-LOK Rails. An ideal rail for the AR platform, Fringe M-LOK Rails feature a slim, skeletonized carbon fiber body making them lightweight yet versatile enough to handle all M-LOK attachments. 
- ORGANIZATIONS -
 
The 2nd annual National Shooting Sports Month, which took place throughout the month of August, saw more than 1,000 events and promotions hosted by nearly 500 shooting ranges and firearms retailers and more than 75 partner companies, organizations and state agencies. 

The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) has announced the kick-off of a site selection process to identify a new headquarters location in south Florida.

The National Wild Turkey Federation applauds Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's announcement of expanded or new access to more than a quarter million acres at 30 national wildlife refuges for hunting and fishing opportunities.
- PROMOTIONS -
 
SIG SAUER announced the September Sweepstakes for the newly released M17-Commemorative pistol and M17 Collector’s Case. This M17-Commemorative pistol will ship in the same cardboard packaging as delivered to the U.S. Army. The sweepstakes will be active through Friday, September 21, 2018. 
- PUBLIC LANDS -
 
Continuing his efforts to increase access to public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke will open more than 251,000 acres to new or expanded hunting and fishing opportunities at 30 national wildlife refuges across the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’sNational Wildlife Refuge System.

- PUBLISHING -
 
The Ruger Security-9 takes top billing in the Nov/Dec issue ofAmerican Handgunner. Also, in a special Handgunner exclusive, retired agent Ed Mireles shares excerpts from his new book, FBI Miami Firefight, providing a suspenseful firsthand account of what happened that day and the lessons learned in its aftermath.
- SPONSORSHIPS -
 
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is pleased to announce that Las Vegas’ Venetian and Palazzo hotels have signed on to be Supporting Sponsors of the organization’s 2018 CMO Summit. The luxury hotel complex is NSSF’s headquarters hotel for the annual SHOT Show.

The International Defensive Pistol Association is pleased to announce HAWG Holsters as a silver level sponsor for the 2018 IDPA US National Championship.  The event is set for September 13th – 15th at CMP Marksmanship Park in Talladega, Alabama. 
- STATES -
 
The Governor's Office is seeking applicants who are well-informed and passionate about Arizona wildlife and its long-term conservation.

Country music star Blake Shelton, who grew up hunting and fishing in Oklahoma, has been a longtime supporter of the Wildlife Department.

Young rifle shooters will compete for trophies and medals at the annual Smallbore Silhouette Invitational on Sept. 29 at Pressey Wildlife Management Area. This free competition is for ages 11 and older who have passed hunter education but not yet graduated from high school.

The Fish and Wildlife Commission meets Friday, Sept. 14 in Bandon at the Bandon Community Center, 1200 W 11th Street SW in Bandon.

A report on the results of a 5-year-old policy that significantly changed salmon fisheries on the Columbia River will be a focus of discussion during an upcoming meeting of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission in Olympia.

On Sept. 22, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will host or support four family-friendly outdoor skills events to celebrateNational Hunting and Fishing Day.

A bloom of the Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persists in Southwest Florida and extends from Pinellas to northern Collier counties along ~120 miles of coastline.

Four state fish records recently were certified by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, including three for underwater spearfishing and one for rod and reel.

The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR), announces funds availability for outdoor recreation grants via the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to municipalities around the state to protect land and develop or enhance infrastructure dedicated to outdoor recreation.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is hosting a National Hunting and Fishing Day celebration on Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sun Valley Shooting Park, 1452 Suntargets Rd, Moxee, in South Central Washington.
- TELEVISION -
 
This week on The High Road with Keith Warren, Keith reconnects with his friends and outdoor legends David Hale and Harold Knight, from Knight and Hale Game Calls. Keith hunts this special piece of land one last time, hoping to bag a big whitetail deer.

A road trip to Marfa in West Texas promises plenty of red light coyotes for John Reed and predator hunting pro Kirk McKendree. After a promising first night, things take an unexpected turn leaving the guys wondering what else can go wrong on this trip!
- WASHINGTON -
 
The Mule Deer Foundation is thanking Senators Orrin Hatch and Martin Heinrich following the Senate’s passage of the Sage-Grouse and Mule Deer Habitat Conservation and Restoration Ac. The legislation will help expedite important habitat restoration projects across the West that benefit mule deer and sage-grouse populations while also improving opportunities for hunters.
 

FEATURE

Editor’s Note: Today’s feature was provided to us by the National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, CT — With the conclusion of the second annual National Shooting Sports Month®, which took place throughout the month of August, it’s clear that the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) has developed a sure way to get people involved in the shooting sports.

More than 1,000 events and promotions were hosted by nearly 500 shooting ranges and firearms retailers and more than 75 partner companies, organizations and state agencies. With a robust, multi-tiered social media campaign that kept National Shooting Sports Month highly visible, combined with fresh web properties created to serve as resources for everyone from novice target shooters to seasoned competitors, the campaign resulted in more than 13 million impressions across NSSF’s various informational channels.

“The numbers are showing us that 2018’s National Shooting Sports Month was tremendously successful in accomplishing its goals of getting lapsed participants back out to the range with their families and friends, getting experienced shooters excited about mentoring someone new, and providing the resources and education for people who have never before handled a firearm but are eager to,” said Zach Snow, NSSF Director of Shooting Range Services. “This is how you keep the shooting sports and the firearms industry strong, so I know I can speak for everyone at NSSF when I say we’re excited to continue this tradition for years to come.”

NSSF’s brand-new LetsGoShooting.org served as a hub of National Shooting Sports Month events and promotions, the Trigger Time Sweepstakes and countless resources for people of all skill levels. Paired with a multi-tiered social media campaign and widespread support from all corners of the shooting sports community, web traffic remained high throughout the month.

“NSSF thanks everyone in the industry that participated in this campaign, and we hope to see even more industry support next year to ensure the continued success of this effort aimed at increasing shooting sports participation,” Snow concluded.

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About NSSF

The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 12,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen's organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.
OUTDOOR WIRE
Event Calendar

SEPTEMBER 14-16
NRA Carry Guard Expo

SEPTEMBER 18-19
NSSF'S CMO Summit

Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl, https://www.nssf.org/event/cmo-summit/

SEPTEMBER 22-23
The 33rd annual Gun Rights Policy Conference

OCTOBER 16-19
NASGW Expo & Annual Meeting

David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA  Info: https://nasgwexpo.org
 
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