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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

- ACQUISITIONS -
Two Minnesota companies have joined forces in the tackle industry— Clam Outdoors recently acquired All-Terrain Tackle.
- COLLEGIATE COMPETITIONS -
Today’s lesson in the “Back to School 101” series will highlight Mossy Oak Fishing through their tournament activation and contingency programs designed for college anglers.
- COMPETITION -
Capping one of Team USA Archery's best years on the world stage to date, the prestigious World Cup Final hosts eight archers in each of the men's and women's recurve and compound divisions at this elite invitational event in its 14th edition.

Making history at the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s 2019 National Trophy Rifle Team Matches was Larry Stonecipher and Roger Farley who connected to become the first Civilian pair to take over the Hearst Doubles event in its 13 years of existence.
B.A.S.S. officials announce that the Bassmaster Elite Series event scheduled for September 19-22 on Oklahoma’s Fort Gibson Lake will instead be held on Lake Tenkiller.
- EVENTS -
The North Channel Sturgeon Festival in Clay Township (Michigan’s “sturgeon angling capital”), Sept. 20-22, will celebrate lake sturgeon, an amazing, prehistoric fish that abounds in the North Channel of the St. Clair River.
The annual Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival, taking place at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area in Rockwood, is set for Sept. 21-22.

The Civil War and the role Michigan's iron resources played in preserving the Union come to life with Iron Ore and the Civil War, a free, family-friendly event at the Michigan Iron Industry Museum from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28.
Registration is now open for Paynetown SRA’s popular Lunch with Nature series this fall.
 
Celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 28, by going to Patoka Lake’s Nature Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn about and apply for volunteer opportunities at the property.
- FIREARMS -
SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to introduce the M400 TREAD Pistol, a premium entry-level rifle-caliber pistol, that’s fully compatible with existing TREAD branded accessories. It features an 11.5” barrel, with a free-floating M-LOK handguard, a single-stage polished trigger, ambidextrous controls, a KAK Industry Shockwave Blade 2.0 brace, a carbine-length gas system, and is available in 5.56 NATO.

Savage hopes that rifle is its “AccuFit” stocked version of its Model 110. That proof of its versatility will be revealed in the “Traveling AccuFit” campaign that starts this fall. You can follow along as the rifle makes stops from Texas to Wyoming and Montana to South Carolina.
- FISHERIES -
Whether you don’t own a boat or you are just in the mood for spending a relaxing afternoon sitting on a bank fishing, September is a great time in Utah to fish from the shore.
- FISHING TOURNAMENTS -
Darold Gleason’s predicting a wide-open playing field with plenty of options, but challenging conditions, for the Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open, Sept. 12-14 on Oklahoma’s Grand Lake.
- GEAR -
Versacarry has just introduced a new pocket holster. It has extra layers of leather in the front for support and uses a unique Kydex claw.

- HURRICANE DORIAN -
U.S. boaters who hope to help in the response to Hurricane Dorian devastation are advised to hold off until the Government of the Bahamas assesses ports and harbors to determine they are safe for navigation.
The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) is currently coordinating with its network of IGFA representatives, captains and members in The Bahamas to identify appropriate recipient organizations for financial support from the IGFA Worldwide Anglers Relief Fund (WARF) to be distributed to members of the recreational angling community impacted by Hurricane Dorian.
Shimano's Ladson, SC offices and distribution center will remained closed on Friday, September 6 due to Hurricane Dorian.
- INDUSTRY -
Throughout August 2019, competitive shooters using Walther pistols have earned nearly $10,000 and 11 1st place finishes at various IDPA and USPSA matches across the United States.

Chattanooga Shooting Supplies announced adding Daniel Defense products to its growing list of manufacturers. Daniel Defense is a family owned firearms manufacturer located in Black Creek, GA, and was founded in 2000 by President/CEO Marty Daniel.
John Piscione has accepted the Vice President of Sales position at Riton Optics. Through his extensive industry experience, Piscione will provide Riton with a unique sales perspective.
ABG will be comprised of seven of Brunswick’s leading boat brands – Lund, Harris, Lowe, Crestliner, Princecraft, Cypress Cay and Thunder Jet, with commercial operations based in Brunswick’s Mettawa, Ill. headquarters location.
- JOBS -
Kinsey's is seeking a Key Accounts Sales Rep whose primary responsibility is the expansion of Kinsey’s customer base, through the addition of new accounts and the growth of existing accounts.

- MEDIA -
New this week on Outdoor Action TV, take a look at the National Walleye Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's as they wrap up their final qualifying event for the 2019 season – from Sault Ste Marie, Michigan and the St. Mary’s River and its connecting lakes.
- NEW PRODUCTS -
The WetlandHunter® 425X is SportDOG's smallest and lightest e-collar designed for the waterfowl-hunting environment, where space is a premium and durability is a requirement.
Building on the wildly successful launch of the Hobie Mirage Passport 10.5 earlier this year, Hobie is proud to introduce the new Mirage Passport 12 for 2020, a longer, larger and more fishing-centric Passport.
- ONLINE -
Nothing fires up the Realtree crew like pointing the truck west for elk season, and that excitement comes through bigtime on Monster Bulls – now available for free on the downloadable Realtree 365 app or at 365.Realtree.com.

- ORGANIZATIONS -
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever is pleased to announce the promotion of Marissa Jensen as the organization’s Education and Outreach Program Manager.
The Alabama Bass Trail (ABT) Tournament Series, considered the largest team trail tournament fishing organization outside of Texas, announced the renewal of its partnership with Phoenix Bass Boats in which the bass boat company will continue to serve as title sponsor for five additional years.
National Wild Turkey Federation chapters in Kansas budgeted $52,334 for 2020 to further the Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. initiative within the state.
Houston Safari Club (HSC) has announced the formation of a Political Action Committee (PAC). Houston Safari Club (HSC) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization dedicated to legislative and policy initiatives that may affect the future of hunting.
- PUBLISHING -
In the Fall Issue of Delta Waterfowl magazine, editor Paul Wait explores the looming crisis posed by declining hunter numbers, and explains why The Duck Hunters Organization is adapting its hunter recruitment programs to more actively engage non-hunters in their 20s to early 30s.
- RADIO -
Be the very first to hear about the newest Sig Sauer firearm, which launches worldwide on Monday. The exclusive report is on Tom Gresham's Gun Talk Radio, this Sunday. Also, the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s ‘Plus One’ movement is a smashing success, find out how you can be involved.
Tune in to this week’s Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio show as host Rob Keck is joined by the Founder and President of Southwick Associates, Rob Southwick.
- RETAIL -
Kluch is celebrating lobster season with up to 86% off on their iconic Lobster State apparel.
- SPONSORSHIPS -
Hunters Connect, the all-new YouTube channel and social media platform today announces the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has become a sponsor to officially support the new platform for new hunters owned by the International Hunter Education Association, IHEA-USA.
- STATE PARKS -
To accommodate an all-volunteer workforce organized by Michigan Cares for Tourism, portions of Michigan's Leelanau State Park will be closed Sept. 16-17.
- STATES -
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Donor Network launched a new organ, eye, and tissue donor registry on Wednesday, September 4th, making it possible for Iowans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors when obtaining a hunting, fishing or fur harvester license.
The Hunters Helping the Hungry (HHH) program has received two grants that will fund processing of 36 donated deer in 2019, but cash donations to support the program are greatly needed.
- SWEEPSTAKES -
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, onX Hunt and Randy Newberg are partnering up for a 2020 rifle elk hunt giveaway that will allow someone win an all-expense paid hunt with public lands hunter Randy Newberg.
- TECHNOLOGY -
GoWild launches a new feature today. Members can find hunters and anglers near them and filter them by activity using the new “Near Me” feature to filter down to an exact interest.
- TELEVISION -
Mike meets up with Brooks and Neil of Soar No More for a Waterfowl shoot in Idaho. From mallards and geese in dry fields to diver ducks in the river, mike remembers why he loves Idaho so much.
Doug Koenig’s Championship Season features coverage of the 2019 Bianchi Cup match, held in May, which continues to be the ultimate challenge for action pistol competitors.
Terry Denmon and Ramsey Russell head to Mexico to hunt what Ramsey calls the "Mexican Mallard". Great species to hunt that offers the waterfowl enthusiast. Another species to check off his bucket list.
Explore the pristine waters of the emerald coast on Emerald Tails airing on World Fishing Network, Fridays at 8:30 p.m. ET. Follow Captain Nathan Chennaux, Captain Todd Jones and Captain Jamie Wilkensen as they explore the bays and gulf around Panama City.
- WASHINGTON -
Sportsmen and women are opposing an Interior Department decision to open millions of acres of public land trails to motorized e-bikes, threatening intact fish and wildlife habitat and undermining science-based land management strategies.
OUTDOOR WIRE
Event Calendar

SEPTEMBER 19-20
NSSF CMO Summit

St. Simons Island, GA

https://www.nssf.org/cmosummit

OCTOBER 9-13
Ducks Unlimited Inaugural Eastern Continental Shoot

Bass Pro Shops Shooting Academy, Branson, Missouri Info: https://www.ducks.org/easternshoot

 
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