Fish Monkey's new Hydro-Block waterproof glove and sock collection received enthusiastic response at ICAST 2026 from retailers, guides, and professional captains. The three-layer construction combines advanced knitting technology with a waterproof, breathable membrane, offering exceptional flexibility and warmth for cold-weather fishing applications.
Team Mathews dominated the 2026 NFAA Outdoor National Field Championships in Yankton, South Dakota, with Bodie Turner winning the Men's Freestyle Professional title and setting a new NFAA record of 668. Kyle Douglas finished second and Chris Perkins third, with Turner also setting a new X-count record of 108 out of 112.
NorthWestern Energy will temporarily close a portion of the Missouri River in Great Falls beginning July 31 for critical upgrades to Black Eagle Dam Spillway Project. The closure affects all watercraft from downstream of Broadwater Bay Boat Ramp to Black Eagle Dam, including West Bank Park's kayak launch.
Utah Department of Natural Resources officers and Division of Wildlife Resources technicians inspected 11,864 boats during Pioneer Day weekend to prevent quagga mussels and Eurasian watermilfoil from spreading. DNR officers detected 33 violations, primarily for failing to complete the mussel-aware boater program course, pay aquatic invasive species fees, or remove drain plugs.
SHIELD Sights competitors achieved outstanding results at the Beretta Gold Cup in Tartu, Estonia on July 24–25. Dylan Keppel claimed 1st Place Overall in Production Optics, while Cheyenne Wauben earned 1st Place in the Ladies Division and 4th Place Overall in Production Optics.
Oregon's Initiative Petition 28, the "People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions (PEACE) Act," failed to gather sufficient signatures for the 2026 ballot. NSSF opposed the measure, which would have criminalized hunting, trapping, and livestock production, threatening Oregon's $9 billion outdoor recreation economy and wildlife funding sources.
The Mule Deer Foundation received a $350,000 grant from the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Outdoor Fund to expand habitat conservation efforts across multiple states. The investment will improve or restore 20,000 acres of mule deer habitat and modify 25-30 miles of wildlife-friendly fencing across Great Plains states and southern Idaho.
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating after an adult swimmer went missing and was recovered unresponsive from the swimming lake at France Park in Cass County. Life-saving measures were unsuccessful, and the individual was pronounced dead at Logansport Memorial Hospital. The cause of death is pending autopsy results.
Indiana Conservation Officers recovered the body of Michael Downey, 48, of Louisville from a private pond in Rising Sun, Switzerland County. An autopsy confirmed drowning as the cause of death after a vehicle was discovered submerged in approximately 10 feet of water.
Thomas House, 26, was arraigned on 50 combined firearm and wildlife violation counts including felony weapons offenses, reckless firearm use, and Wildlife Conservation Order violations. Michigan DNR conservation officers investigated after receiving a Report All Poaching Hotline tip about illegal nighttime deer hunting from a vehicle in Clinton and Gratiot counties between April and November 2025.
The Michigan History Center, DNR, and Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park invite the public to celebrate 150 years of the Tawas Point Lighthouse with events Aug. 7-8, featuring yard games, crafts, and a free Lee Murdock concert on Saturday evening.
Michigan's DNR Outdoor Skills Academy and Becoming an Outdoors Woman programs offer August classes including bear hunting, elk hunting, mushroom foraging with Great Lakes Treats instructors Jill and Aaron, and hunter safety courses at various locations.
SLG2, Inc. will bring its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid in Memphis, Tennessee, July 31st through August 2nd as part of its 2026 Grand Safety Tour. The free event features a mobile range with firearm simulators, archery activities, and product demonstrations from leading outdoor brands including Black Rifle Coffee.
The Gulf Council will convene at The Golden Nugget in Biloxi, Mississippi from August 24-27, 2026, with public comment on August 26. The Council will take final action on electronic reporting requirements for federal for-hire vessels and work on amendments regarding red snapper management, mutton snapper and yellowtail snapper catch limits, and MRIP-FES pilot study results.
Nebraska hunters can purchase 2026 fall turkey permits starting Aug. 10 at 1 p.m. Central time through the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's GoOutdoorsNE.com site. The fall season runs Oct. 1-Nov. 30, with permit prices ranging from $8.50 for youth to $158 for nonresidents.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks volunteer instructors will host a Trapper Education Field Day on August 22 in Havre, the first and possibly only field day offered in northeast Montana this year. Participants must complete online coursework before attending and will learn trapping ethics, safety, and mandatory wolf trapper certification from experienced volunteer instructors.
B&T USA expanded its Herriman, Utah facility from three employees to over 55 staff members in under a year, adding nine 3-D printers and seven CNC machines. The facility now handles design, machining, Cerakoting, engraving and shipping in-house, enabling production of up to 7,000 suppressors monthly with enhanced quality control and customer service.
Modern marketing has shifted from traditional print, television, and web advertising to influencer and brand ambassador programs powered by real-time data. AmbassadorTrack provides software automation and expert strategy to help brands scale creator communities with verifiable performance metrics across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
Check-Mate, a U.S. manufacturer of firearm magazines and accessories, launched a redesigned website featuring improved shopping functionality, streamlined navigation, and a Mag Finder tool. The platform offers easier access to Check-Mate's full product lineup including 1911, Staccato 2011®-style, M1A®/M14, and other magazine categories for shooters, gunsmiths, and military professionals.
Chris Hughes, second-generation owner of Broken Arrow Ranch, joins the Houston Safari Club Foundation's Hunting Matters podcast to discuss conservation and sustainable wild game harvesting. The episode explores the family business's 40-year history of ethical wildlife management and innovative harvesting techniques that have set industry standards for humane production.
Michigan residents and visitors can ride 4,000 miles of ORV trails, routes, and six scramble areas without a license or permit on Aug. 15-16. The entrance fee at Holly Oaks ORV Park will be waived for the weekend, though other ORV rules and Recreation Passport requirements still apply.
Beretta USA announced the launch of the A400 Solo semi-automatic shotgun, featuring the B-LINK Pro gas-operating system, Steelium barrel technology, and Kick-Off Plus recoil reduction. The shotgun cycles 36% faster and runs 46% cleaner while reducing felt recoil by up to 40%, with pricing starting at $1,549.
The Phoenix Police Department, one of the largest U.S. law enforcement agencies with approximately 2,400 officers, has adopted ASP Sentry Chain Handcuffs as its standard-issue restraints. Officer Shane Merwin and the defensive tactics division evaluated the restraints, which were approved by Chief Matt Giordano. Armament Systems and Procedures worked with Precision Uniforms to support the implementation.
Galco launches the SB36 Alligator Trim Holster Belt, a 1 1/2" wide double-thickness premium steerhide belt featuring seven adjustment holes and a removable solid brass buckle. Available in tan with midnight brown alligator trim or black with black alligator trim, it pairs with Galco's alligator trimmed Avenger holster.
Hardcore Waterfowl introduces Rugged Series Blue-Winged and Green-Winged Teal Decoys featuring FowlFlex™ one-piece construction and WhaleTail™ Keel technology. Both six-packs offer realistic paintwork, true-to-scale sizing, and natural movement designed to fool fast-flying teal at $69.99 MSRP.
Moultrie introduced three heavy-duty metal feeders—350LB Sled, 300LB Broadcast, and 600LB Broadcast—exclusively at Bass Pro Shops. The feeders feature critter-proof steel construction and full Moultrie Connect compatibility with EDGE 3 and 4 Series cellular trail cameras through the Moultrie app.
Camfour, Inc. reminds firearm dealers that the Smith & Wesson Summer Reload Promotion ends July 31, 2026. Dealers can purchase one qualifying package per distributor with in-stock inventory eligible for promotional pricing, with backorders excluded from the offer.
SEVR is offering instant rebates up to $40 on select mechanical broadhead models during its Summer Sale. The promotion features SEVR's patented broadheads designed for field point accuracy and is available exclusively at SEVRBroadheads.com for a limited time.
The Glendive Rifle Range will close from July 29 at 8 p.m. through July 31 at 5 p.m. for cultural and heritage surveys. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is conducting the survey work to evaluate adding long-distance shooting options at the range.
The Archery Trade Association announces registration opens Aug. 3 for the 2027 ATA Trade Show and Archery & Bowhunting Supershow, returning to Indianapolis Jan. 7-10, 2027. ATA Show Week features competitions, educational opportunities, and product launches bringing together retailers, manufacturers, and industry professionals.
Chiappa USA, the exclusive U.S. importer and distributor for Chiappa Firearms and Charles Daly, will exhibit at the Ducks Unlimited Expo 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee, July 31–August 2. Attendees can explore hunting shotguns, rimfire rifles, centerfire firearms, and lever-action rifles from both brands.
Redding Reloading Equipment will showcase its ammunition reloading products at the 2026 Gun Owners Advocacy & Leadership Summit (GOALS) on August 1-2 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The company will operate booth #3030 to connect with reloaders and enthusiasts.
The Archery Trade Association announced the S3DA Indoor Open will return as part of ATA Show Week January 7-10, 2027, in Indianapolis. Open to archers ages 8-18, the event welcomes all experience levels and features divisions from Junior Eagle through Young Adult with multiple equipment categories.
Dead Air Silencers will exhibit at the 3rd annual Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (G.O.A.L.S) on August 1-2, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. The company will showcase new products including the CT5P suppressor, Nomad Ti OTB, and RXD910Ti, along with proven models like the Wolfman and Nomad LTi XC.
Pretty Hunter, founded by Tricia Auten, has renewed its national sponsorship with Whitetails Unlimited. The company creates handcrafted jewelry from once-fired brass, celebrating the outdoor and hunting lifestyle while supporting WTU's conservation mission.
Michigan's Department of Natural Resources is hosting multiple advisory board meetings in August covering waterways, wildlife, parks, and natural resource management. Key meetings include the Michigan Natural Resources Commission on August 12, Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee on August 19, and the Lake Huron Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee on August 20, with various contact persons listed for each.
Pressey and Petersen wildlife management areas in Nebraska, closed due to wildfires, will reopen to public access on August 1. Properties enrolled in Open Fields and Waters within impacted areas will also reopen, though boundary fences may require repairs. Clear Creek WMA remains closed until further notice.
Winchester Deadly Passion Season 15 returns to Sportsman Channel with new episodes every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET, hosted by Melissa Bachman and co-host Ben Bearshield. The season features hunting adventures across Alberta, New Brunswick, New Zealand, Colorado, and Yukon, with guest Lori McClain joining for tahr hunts in New Zealand.
Vermont's peregrine falcon nesting season has concluded successfully, with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and Audubon Vermont confirming that young falcons have fledged. Hikers and rock climbers can now return to Vermont cliffs, with over 45 volunteers having monitored nesting sites from March through July.
Duck brood numbers in North Dakota are up 55% from 2025, with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department forecasting a fall flight approximately 9% higher than last year. Timely rains improved brood-rearing habitat, and the redhead brood count reached its highest level in the survey's 62-year history.
What if you could see your 1,000-yard target like you were standing right in front of it? What if you could electronically calculate group size, group center, the elevation and windage adjustments necessary to go from group center to your point of aim, see your most recent impact flashing on the target, and more? Well, I’m here to tell you that Longshot Target Cameras makes it all possible.
Camera on the left, receiver on the right. The camera goes down near the target, the receiver stays near you and broadcasts live, HD video to your phone or tablet.
We got our hands on the $449 MSRP Ranger+ system, which works out to 1,000 yards. If you don’t need that sort of range capability, Longshot has models starting at $229. If you really like to stretch things out, their LR-3 system has a whopping 2-mile range.
It’s really quite simple in theory, and it was surprisingly and pleasantly simple in practice, too.
Within two minutes I had the Ranger+ system out of the box and streaming video to my phone via the Longshot app.
Both units have flip-down tripod legs that snap into the body when not in use. They also have threads in the base for a standard camera-style tripod mount, a battery status indicator, and a USB Type-C port for charging. Battery life with the units running is approximately six hours.
Setting up the camera is simpler than one might expect. Really anywhere between 10 and 25 feet from your target is perfectly fine. Set the thing down, look at your screen to see the image in real time, and adjust the camera lens position by hand until your target is centered in the video.
The Longshot cameras stream in high definition and you can zoom in on the target image by pinching your phone/tablet screen just as you’d expect, which is one reason why it’s so quick and easy to set up the camera. Doesn’t have to be perfect; just throw the camera down and get the target reasonably in-frame, then adjust on your phone back at the shooting position.
Obviously, yes, you’re going to want to put the camera somewhere that reduces the chances of you shooting it in the back. When I’ve used it I’ve generally placed it a few feet left or right of the line of fire as well as a few feet lower than the target. I’ve fired some bad shots in my life to be sure, but hitting a camera 20 feet short of the target and five feet to the right is at least highly unlikely in most cases.
That said, should you put a new hole through your Longshot camera they’ll charge you just a $99 deductible to have it repaired or replaced. The fee of shame.'
In the app you can do all sorts of things like mark, measure, and track your groups. In the screenshot above I have four bullet holes marked and the app is telling me it’s a 0.98 MOA group. It also says I need to dial 5.26 MOA up and 0.69 MOA left to move the geographic center of this group (designated by the X in the white circle) to the point that I previously designated as my POA (point of aim, AKA where the bullets were supposed to go).
You can mark multiple groups, change the titles of the groups, change the sizes and colors of the bullet hole markers, edit anything you’ve already done, designate different aiming points for each group, and more.
One neat feature is the hit blinker, which you can see in action in the video embedded at top. It basically flashes back and forth between a pre- and post-shot photograph of your target so you can easily see your most recent impact. Even a small change (e.g. a bullet that went 90% through an existing hole) becomes readily apparent.
The Longshot app has some other functionality as well, such as saving photos and videos of your shooting sessions.
Quick, shockingly easy to use, and highly functional. Much clearer view of your target at nearly any range than with a spotting scope, but absolutely so past a couple hundred yards. Add in the electronic capabilities included in the app and the Longshot Ranger+ takes sight-in and target shooting to the next level. This system now lives in the DECKED drawer in my truck with the rest of the essential shooting range equipment.
