ScentLok introduces the BE:1 Revenant Jacket and Bib, featuring WindBrake® technology, thermal-mapped PrimaLoft® Silver insulation, and Carbon Alloy® scent control designed for late-season bowhunting. The gear combines warmth, mobility, and scent management for hunters facing harsh winter conditions.

Carbon Express announced that world champion compound archer Stephan Hansen has joined its professional shooting team. Hansen, a former world No. 1 and USA Archery Team member, won the 2015 World Archery Championships and 2017 World Games titles.

The John A. Halter Shooting Sports Education Center at Hillsdale College earned NSSF's prestigious Five-Star rating, becoming the first university-owned facility to achieve this distinction. The 125-acre facility features multiple shooting ranges, the USA Shooting National Team partnership, and comprehensive public programming.

Savage Arms received nominations in three categories for the Third Annual Hook & Barrel Top Shelf Awards: Top Shotgun, Top Hunting Rifle, and Top Suppressor. Voting is open through November 30, 2026, with winners announced ahead of SHOT Show 2027.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department announced winners of its 20th annual wildlife photo contest. Jeffrey Rushlo's Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep photo won best in show and appears on the 2027 wildlife calendar. The calendar features 12 winning photographs and 20 honorable mentions from over 500 photographers who submitted 1,248 entries.

Vermont State Game Wardens, led by Col. Justin Stedman, are urging the public to report poaching incidents immediately by contacting State Police or Operation Game Thief at 1-800-752-5378. Rewards are available for information leading to arrests.

Idaho Fish and Game uses artificial simulated animals (ASAs) during hunting season to catch law-breaking hunters engaging in spotlighting, trespassing, and road hunting. Shooting an ASA can result in losing your hunting license, fines up to $1,000, and six months in jail, according to Assistant Chief of Enforcement Joey Ishida.

Late-fall and winter fishing on Idaho's rivers and streams can be productive for trout and whitefish despite cold weather. Spring-fed rivers and dam-release streams offer ideal conditions, with fish concentrated in deeper, slower water. Effective techniques include drifting bait, fly fishing with nymphs, and using streamers, while anglers should prioritize stealth in low, clear water.

Vortex is inviting nominations for veterans to win an all-expenses paid trip for two to the 24th Annual Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas on January 2, 2027. Submissions are due by November 25, 2026, with winners notified in December 2026.

Whitetails Unlimited issued $871,690 in grants through its DEER Program to support youth outdoor education and conservation initiatives. The program provides hunter safety instruction, educational resources, and contributions to organizations including 4-H, FFA, and Scouting America.

Unseasonably warm weather during the third weekend of Montana's general big game hunting season brought above-average hunter participation to three of four south-central biological check stations. Game harvests were above average at all four stations, with mule deer being the most abundant harvest at 228 total, while antelope harvests increased to 82 compared to last year's 58.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reports that west-central Montana hunter check stations are seeing deer and elk harvests on par with last season and above the five-year average through the first three weekends. Hunters are reminded they must stop at all check stations and can voluntarily submit CWD samples at designated locations including Darby, Anaconda, Drummond, and the Missoula FWP office.

Oklahoma's Wildlife Department Hunters Against Hunger program collects hunter-donated venison to feed the state's hungry. The Department also offers a Deer Share program to help coordinate hunters transferring their harvest to others interested in fresh deer meat.

Oklahoma's deer gun season opens November 21 for approximately 160,000 hunters. The ODWC will release its annual Rut Report with regional rutting activity updates. Residents need a base hunting license ($36) and deer gun season license ($36), while nonresidents require an annual hunting license ($209) and deer gun license ($501).

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is encouraging hunters in eight deer management units to test their harvest for chronic wasting disease during firearm season. Four units will have in-person check stations, while four additional units can use free mail-in kits available through OutdoorNebraska.gov.

Michigan's firearm deer season is approaching, and hunters should obtain licenses and tags before opening day. The Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app offers digital kill tags with instant access, offline functionality, and convenient harvest reporting as an alternative to traditional paper tags.

Maryland's 2026 Junior Deer Hunt opens November 14 statewide, with select counties open November 15. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources encourages experienced hunters to mentor youth, with bag limits varying by region and sika deer requiring a separate stamp.

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. and Montana Knife Company donated $33,706.49 to Folds of Honor, representing 20% of sales from their limited-edition MKC x Leupold Super Cub Drop Point Hunter knife. The donation supports educational scholarships for families of fallen and wounded service members and first responders.

Silencer Central founder and CEO Brandon Maddox, a Boone and Crockett Club Professional Member, praised the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Refuge Review at Audubon National Wildlife Refuge. The review emphasizes hands-on habitat management, field-based staff, and hunting and fishing's role in the National Wildlife Refuge System's mission.

Gearfire announced it is adding RestrIQ, developed by FastBound with compliance powered by FFLGuard, to its eCommerce Pro and Essentials platforms at no cost to dealers. The integration flags restricted items at checkout before orders are placed, saving dealers time and money on undeliverable orders.

The National Rifle Association of America announced an exclusive partnership with Nine Line Apparel. NRA members will receive 25% off all purchases and access to new NRA x Nine Line co-branded merchandise launching November 17th.

Gun Owners of America (GOA) marks its 50th anniversary since its 1976 founding by H.L. "Bill" Richardson. With over two million members, GOA has secured major Second Amendment victories including defeating Universal Background Checks and recently leading an NFA lawsuit that ended ATF enforcement of suppressor regulations.

Women for Gun Safety will host four regional School Safety Summits in 2027, beginning February 15 in Hale, Missouri. Led by Programs Coordinator Susan Myers and featuring active shooter preparedness expert Ed Monk, these free events will unite parents, educators, and law enforcement to explore school safety and emergency preparedness strategies.

C&H Precision Weapons now offers CNC slide milling services with a 4-week lead time guarantee and a 5-day Concierge Program. Military and law enforcement customers receive expedited milling at no charge, and customers purchasing select pistol optics receive 25% off milling services.

Custom & Collectable Firearms unveiled a limited-production run of 300 Colt 1911 Aztec .38 Super pistols featuring intricate Aztec-inspired engravings, antiqued copper patina finish, and handmade cactus wood grips with turquoise inlays. Each firearm is a collectible work of art honoring ancient Aztec craftsmanship and cultural heritage.

Breda, the historic Milan-founded firearm manufacturer, announced the patent-pending Breda Locking System (BLS), a spring-driven cam innovation that ensures complete bolt engagement in inertia shotguns whether slammed or eased forward silently. The BLS will be standard on 2027 models with retrofit upgrades available for earlier Breda firearms through their Maryland workshop.

Derya Arms announced the TM22 Bolt, a mag-fed bolt-action .22 LR rifle available in 18" and 20" barrels with an MSRP of $374. The rifle features TM22 box magazine compatibility, adjustable cheek pad, Picatinny rail, and 1/2x28 threaded muzzle for suppressors.

GRITR Outdoors has expanded its product selection by adding three brands: TRU-SPEC for tactical apparel, Berne for durable workwear, and Mountainsmith for outdoor equipment including backpacks and bags designed for hiking and camping.

SIGHTRON has been named title sponsor for the 2027 Spindletop Silhouette Regional Championship, taking place April 2-4, 2027, at Golden Triangle Gun Club in Beaumont, Texas. The NRA-registered competition will feature Air Rifle and Smallbore Rifle disciplines, with support from NASSA and the Future Champions Junior Development Program.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on multiple private pond license applications including the Voss Private Pond, Balsam Private Pond, Upper Beaver Lake, and Lower Beaver Lake proposals, with deadlines ranging from November 19-24. The commission is also accepting comments on December 10 meeting agenda items through November 11 at noon.

Outdoor Sportsman Group's GAME & FISH TV achieved its best quarter since launching in February 2025, with over 224 million minutes watched in Q3 2026. The FAST channel, drawing content from Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, and MyOutdoorTV, continues experiencing month-over-month growth among outdoor enthusiasts.

Mitchell Payment, host of Mitchell Payment's Moment of Truth, is joining the hosting team at Bowzone Live on Wild TV+. Payment will continue his current role while expanding his presence in outdoor entertainment, connecting with bowhunting enthusiasts through the Edmonton Bowzone's elite deer hunting content.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks' Beaver Transplant Program relocates beavers from conflict areas to restoration sites where their natural engineering skills support wetland habitat improvement. Biologist Torrey Ritter explains the relocation process, suitable habitat selection, and how beavers serve as valuable partners in landscape restoration.