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TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021

- ARCHERY -
Since their introduction in 2004, AXIS arrows have emerged as the best all-around arrow for bowhunters looking for the most reliable results in taking down big game.
The F-31 replaces Fin-Finder's beloved Fin-Finder Poseidon bowfishing bow with new features, functions, and upgrades.
- CANCELLATIONS/POSTPONEMENTS -
The NWTF Grand National Calling Championships will not occur in 2021. Callers who qualified for the 2020 and 2021 GNCC’s Senior Open and Friction divisions are still eligible to register and compete in the 2022 contest.
- COMPETITION -
Hornady congratulates Ryan Cheney on his record 2.35 mile shot on March 27 at the Spearpoint Ranch in Barnard, Kansas. Cheney’s shot is the longest impact ever shot and recorded in competition.
- CONTESTS -
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water and Berkley have teamed up with the Recast and Recycle Contest to offer $30,000 in prize money ($15,000 first place, $10,000 second place, and $5,000 third place) for new and innovative ideas that could improve the bait recycling process, increase the amount of fishing line and soft baits that can be recycled, create new recycled products, or offer a technology breakthrough in the way line is recycled and reused.

- EVENTS -
Christensen Arms announced an expanded range of dates and choices to their ultimate VIP Precision Hunter Training Event.
Michigan’s massive Saginaw Bay will host three regular-season events this June, B.A.S.S. officials announced Monday. College bass anglers will head north for the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series, to be held June 16-17, and young anglers will get their opportunity during the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series tournaments, both on June 19.
- GEAR -
The HDR Strutter's customizable options make it several decoys-in-one. The strutter comes with two heads painted with spot-on accuracy to mimic two unique moods and dominance structures within the flock. The Flag Head (red-white-blue) represents the passive, sub-dominate longbeard, while the Snowball Head (white) represents the dominant longbeard in the flock who does most of the breeding.
The new HDR™ Feeder by Avian-X® perfectly imitates a mature hen feeding with her high exposed back and lowered primary wing feathers.

Eliminating unwanted odors is safe, convenient, and effective using the ZeroTrace™ Heavy-Duty Gear Bag and Charge Combo with PureION™ technology. Keep your clothes and gear scent-free at camp, in the home or after the gym without the unhealthy effects of ozone.
True-to-life size and featuring impressive detail, the Thunder Chick Breeder matches the non-dominant breeding body posture of a natural hen.
The Firminator G-3 ATV Model puts all the same features of their full-size G3 implement into a unit sized just right for an ATV (four-wheeler or side x side).
The new Kicker™ camera series from Wildgame Innovations® is an excellent option for budget-minded hunters who want to cover a lot of ground all at once.

Take scouting to the next level by instantly sending images to any mobile device or desktop computer nationwide with a Wildgame Innovations® Encounter™ cellular trail camera.
Galco’s SB7 Fancy Stitched Holster Belt combines classic Western looks with all the sturdiness needed for all-day handgun carry. This 1 1/2" wide, double-thickness holster belt is made from premium steerhide with fancy stitching.
- GIVEAWAYS -
Vortex is offering a giveaway to a 2-day, one-on-one training experience customized to your needs by the Vortex Edge staff, utilizing their new, state-of-the art training facility.
Primary Arms Online has announced the start of their ‘SIG M17 American Service Pistol Giveaway’, a free gun giveaway that will run through the month of April. Like all Primary Arms giveaways, entry is completely free, and no purchase is necessary.

- GRANTS -
The Mule Deer Foundation has received $395,000 in funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Rocky Mountain Rangelands grant program. The grant funding will support MDF’s Migration Corridor and Winter Range Initiative and be matched by $756,000 to implement habitat projects that focus on big game migration corridors and greater sage-grouse core areas. 
- HUNTING -
The hunting of all mountain lions in south-central Montana hunting district 580, which includes portions of Meagher, Park, Sweet Grass and Wheatland counties, will close at one-half hour after sunset on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
- INDUSTRY -
Taurus USA has continued its Platinum Sponsorship of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) through the Taurus and Rossi brands, raising its total support of the youth shooting sports program for 2021.
GTM Original, aka Gun Tote’n Mamas, firmly believes education and training need to accompany every purchase of its line of concealed carry purses and bags. With that in mind, GTM highly recommends training for consumers of brick-and-mortar stores in how to work with its off-body holster system.

Plano’s College of Bass has concluded for the year, but you can catch past episodes from anywhere you can get a signal. Past guests include Brent Chapman, Ott Defoe, Skeet Reese, Jeff Gustafson, Kristine Fischer, Jordan Lee, Clark Wendlandt and more.
Springfield Armory is pleased to announce the groundbreaking for a new facility at Geneseo, Ill., which will expand its manufacturing capabilities and provide a new headquarters location.
CTR, a premier manufacturer of technical and functional headwear apparel for those with a passion for the outdoors, announces its entry into the “Hook & Bullet” market. CTR’s products will be available in Mossy Oak Break-up Country, Bottomland, Obsession and several Mossy Oak Elements patterns.
Veteran Innovative Products is excited to announce they’ve joined forces with WILD Jaeger, who will represent Veteran Innovative Products in 31 new countries across Europe.

Mammoth Coolers, a leading provider of premium rotomolded coolers, drinkware, PPE, and accessories, announces the sponsorship of Chad and Marsha Schearer with Shoot Straight TV.
The Archery Range and Retailers Organization (ARRO) found an alternative way to support the ATA and the industry in lieu of its in-person ARRO Hot Show. ARRO invested nearly $18,000 in renewing ATA 2020-21 memberships for its 133 qualifying members.
- INITIATIVES -
Raise Them Right is a national movement of parents and mentors uniting to help our young people overcome challenging social headwinds by encouraging active parenting and mentorship in healthy and meaningful lifestyles that tap into our country's natural bounty and rich outdoor heritage.
- JOBS -
The South Carolina Waterfowl Association’s Camp Woodie is hiring camp counselors, shooting specialists, outdoor educators, and nurses for the upcoming summer.

Krieghoff International, Inc. is seeking a qualified Account Manager for the Sales Department in their Ottsville, Pennsylvania, office. The Account Manager’s role is to manage daily sales operations for a portfolio of assigned business partners, develop new business opportunities and manage orders and service needs for each account.
Krieghoff International is looking to add a full-time gunsmith to their Ottsville, Pennsylvania, location. On-the-job training, focused on Krieghoff firearms repair and service, will be provided by our team of Master Gunsmiths.
- MEDIA -
On the latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, Tyler Dolan from Florence-Lauderdale Tourism joins to discuss next weekend’s event. Tune in to hear all about the area, things to do, and places to eat.
- NEW PRODUCTS -
Taylor’s & Company announced the addition of “The HICKOK” pistol to their Lifestyle Pistol Series for 2021. It’s an 1860 Army snub nose revolver.
For hunters who enjoy late season and cold weather hunting, the Insulated Multi Mitt from Better The Hunt might be the difference between making a comfortable shot or missing the chance at that late season trophy.
- ONLINE -
Vortex has assembled a list of gear, a bit of knowledge and some content to assist viewers in preparing for turkey season.
- ORGANIZATIONS -
Honored American Veterans Afield was proud to host Native American and retired/disabled Marine veteran Tray Ardese on a Bison hunting in Nebraska at the Dismal River Club.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program is pleased to announce the promotion of chief operating officer Mark Johnson to the role of Director of Civilian Marksmanship.
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is pleased to welcome Ryan Bronson as its director of government affairs.
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is seeking applicants for its Standing and Special Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC). Current members must reapply to be considered for future membership.

 

The National Wild Turkey Federation announces Matt Lindler as its new director of Government Affairs.
- RETAIL -
The Mossy Oak C.L.P. Bundle Box includes all the necessary components to keep your firearms cleaned, lubricated, and functioning properly regardless of the outdoor conditions.
- SPONSORSHIPS -
HuntStand is proud to announce a partnership with Dr. Grant Woods and his weekly online television show, GrowingDeer.TV. Under this multi-year agreement, HuntStand will become the program’s official hunting and land management app.
- STATES -
Producers can play a key role in conservation by enrolling acres in the Nebraska Platte-Republican Resources Area Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program.
- TECHNOLOGY -
Toxon Technologies announced today the availability of a brand new BOWdometer mobile app experience for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. The new app delivers exciting new archery experiences when using the BOWdometer archery practice companion. This new app has been designed in collaboration with archers all over the world and has been tested by a group of 75 archers.
- TELEVISION -
On this episode of “Keith Warren’s Deer and Wildlife Stories”, we’ll visit MVP Whitetails just outside of Dallas, Texas, and get an up-close look at the giant two-year-old buck Major League.
 

Easter Sunday we did something we haven’t done in months.

We went to church.

Real church. As in the building with other (mostly mask-wearing) churchgoers. We didn’t sit close, we didn’t shake hands, but celebrating Easter wasn’t even an option here last year.

Realizing it’s not entirely in vogue to talk about faith, I’m going to make this single statement: after a long time in isolation due to the pandemic, a single service identified- and healed - a hole I didn’t even realize had opened inside me.

Extended time away from people had starved the hard-wired part of me that needs like-minded socialization outside my immediate family.

Imagine that kind of emptiness if you’re a child. It’s real. It exists all around us. You won’t need too- look far or too-hard to find a child that’s growing up with a single parent. That parent may be so busy trying to make ends meet that they have no choice but to sacrifice time with their children in order to feed, clothe and house them.

That economic reality’s one reason many single-parent kids are susceptible to negative outside influences.

When someone lacks the familial connection to take them positive places (think the outdoors) their insides hunger for connection. That hunger makes them susceptible to other less positive influences.

If, however, they discover the outdoors, that perspective changes. They begin to see everything, including life and life choices, more clearly.

As I’ve written before, the outside is good for your inside.

That’s why we’re happy to help spread the word about a new movement created with the goal of helping parents and mentors introduce children to the outdoors. To replace those negative influences with positive role models.

Raise Them Right is a movement to bring outdoor leaders, individuals, and businesses together to invest in our collective future - the children of today.

We all know that if we lose this next generation, everything as we know it will change. Not for the better.

We’re already seeing the costs of the erosion of core values like respect for others, honor, civic responsibility, stewardship, and service for others. Today, young people are adrift.

Lacking core principles, they wander from one hot trend to the next, without giving much thought to where they are ultimately heading. It also makes them very susceptible to the many negative influences surrounding many of them.

Raise Them Right is a national movement with a single focus: helping children overcome their personal challenges, whatever they might be.

The goal is to help parents be more impactful, to introduce mentors where they are needed, and create healthy and meaningful lifestyles by tapping into our nation’s natural bounty and our outdoor heritage.

I first learned about Raise Them Right when a friend tipped me off to what John Smithbaker, former CEO of Brunton’s and the founder of Fathers in the Field was planning. I was intrigued during a Zoom conversation with Smithbaker when he shared his dream that someday there would be no need for organizations like this.

My conversation with Smithbaker convinced me Raise Them Right was something we should share with readers. I’m fortunate to watch my grandchildren grow up with parents and two sets of grandparents who are happily involved and engaged in their lives.

Not every child has that kind of family.

But every child deserves someone to teach them about things that really matter.

Raise Them Right requires nothing more than a willingness to share things that matter with little people who might think they don’t matter.

The little things we do today can have a huge influence on tomorrow.

To me, that’s not a small thing.

As always, we’ll keep you posted.

— Jim Shepherd

 
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