Author: Adam Back

Rogers, AR (January 26, 2023) – New for 2023, HatsanUSA® introduces the big brother of the RC Factor with the BP Factor. This all-new, highly customizable, preloaded, pneumatic, bullpup air pistol is available in 2 popular big-bore calibers: .30 and .35.

Among its many features is the adjustable soft rubber pistol grip that is textured to provide maximum grip and control. The 5-position telescoping stock also features a rise-adjustable buttrest that can be moved in 5mm increments up to 40mm in height or removed for low-profile optics. Hatsan’s famous fully adjustable Quattro trigger features a trigger pad that can be moved vertically and rotated left or right for maximum accuracy and comfort.

The power output of the Factor BP is highly adjustable, with an externally adjustable pressure regulator with an output gauge and an externally adjustable hammer preload adjuster that helps fine-tune power output and cocking effort. The Factor BP features a removable 580cc carbon fiber air tank and is also equipped with a Foster-style quick-disconnect filler inlet. A built-in, color-coded pressure gauge allows easy monitoring of system pressure.

The 32-inch long precision rifled barrel will ensure accuracy, while Hatsan’s QuietEnergy technology, full-length barrel shroud, will reduce noise production. A standard ½ in. UNF threaded muzzle piece is included. to allow the addition of a larger sound damper or air separator without modification. Two high-capacity SwingLoad magazines (which can be linked to facilitate faster magazine changes) and a single-shot tray for precision loading are included to round out the BP Factor’s features. A picatinny rail is installed under the forearm, along with a combination 11mm picatinny rail and dovetail that accepts a wide range of optical mounts.

These premium features add another level of accuracy and consistency that can put more than 25 shots on target with a single fill and come in a package that weighs just 9 pounds. The BP Factor provides maximum power, performance, customization and competition.

• Pre-loaded pneumatic bullpup air rifle (PCP) with side lever action and repeating
• Available in .30 and .35 calibers
• Externally adjustable pressure regulator
• Externally adjustable hammer preload
• Fully enclosed QuietEnergy cylinder with integrated sound moderator
• Quattro Trigger: 2-stage coincidence trigger, fully adjustable
• Vertical and horizontal adjustment of the trigger shoe
• Precision rifled barrel with ½ in. UNF threaded muzzle.
• 2 detachable, multi-shot, caliber-specific spring-loaded rotary magazines included
• Detachable 580cc carbon fiber bottle – replacement bottles available
• Dual pressure gauges to monitor both fill and regulated pressure
• Single shot layup for precision competition shooting.
• All-weather synthetic stock with adjustable soft rubber pistol grip
• Height and angle adjustable headrest
• Combo Picatinny and 11mm dovetail rail accepts a wide range of optical mounts
• Picatinny accessory rail extension under forearm
• Patented anti-knock system prevents discharge when rifle is struck or ricocheted
• manual safety switch
• Foster style, quick disconnect fill inlet
• Max Velocity*: .30 cal – 956 FPS, .35 cal – 888 FPS
• Max Energy*: 0.30 cal – 140 FPE, 0.35 cal – 144 FPE
• Magazine Capacity: .30 cal – 16 shots, .35 cal – 14 shots
• Air Storage Volume: 580cc Carbon Fiber, Removable
• Filling pressure: 250 BAR
• Shooting at optimum velocity: .30 cal – 32, .35 cal – 28
• Barrel Length: 32 inches.
• Overall Length: 42.75 inches.
• Weight: 9 lbs.

*Speed ​​and energy results may vary due to pellet weight, pellet shape, pellet material, temperature, elevation, and other factors.

HatsanUSA is the exclusive distributor of Hatsan airguns and Escort firearms in the US. Renowned for precision craftsmanship and performance, Hatsan products provide an exceptional shooting experience. The brands are driven by purpose and are recognized for their outstanding power, performance, reliability and value. Hatsan prides itself on its vertically integrated manufacturing process, which allows it to maintain the highest levels of quality, workmanship, and a competitive edge.

For more information please visit

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Ken Blaedel, 76, of Dublin, California, doesn’t let age get in his way. In 2022, he achieved an ambition that took more than a decade: earning a distinguished rifleman badge. With the achievement, he has become one of the few shooters in history to achieve the feat after the age of 70.

Some people spend decades in pursuit of a Distinguished Badge, which is the highest individual award authorized by the US government for excellence in marksmanship. The badges, offered in various disciplines, are presented by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) after an individual receives at least 30 Excellence in Competition (EIC) “leg” points in qualifying matches.

“I never had any particular desire to be Distinguished,” Ken admitted.

Ken’s own journey began unexpectedly. It started in 2007 when one of his colleagues convinced him to go to the CMP West Games, an annual event held in Phoenix. It was there that he shot an EIC match where, according to Ken, he “magically scored points.”

“I really enjoyed the match,” he said, as well as earning points. “He unpacks his rifle, fires his record shots without scopes, and then packs up his rifle. There’s no gossip or shooting alibis. If you don’t know your rifle, you’re out of business, from the start.”

A few months later, he earned 10 more points at his local club, the Coalinga Rifle Club in Fresno. Although he continued to compete, from 2008 to 2014 he did not repeat himself.

“It was just a poor shot, what can I say?” he joked about his drop in points.

“As I continue to age, my body doesn’t willingly do what I tell it to do,” he continued. “A position that worked well last year may not work today. I have had to continually change positions, not only to stand, but even more so to sit. The change can be in small increments or become almost continuous, just trying to get ahead of the inflexibility that comes with age.”

Fortunately, in April 2014, another match at Coalinga brought 10 more points, with their final points won in October 2022 at the same club.

“The leg matches in California are well attended by well-trained juniors,” he explained. “The consequence, however, is that points are routinely stolen from me in matches.”

During the October match, he edged out the young goalscorer by one point. Fortunately, they both reached EIC points in the end.

Coalinga is home to the California Grizzlies, a youth club filled with some of the most decorated and talented young shooters in the country. Since their formalization in 2003, the Grizzlies have racked up countless youth wins in National Match events while holding numerous national records.

“I think everyone here supports the junior program,” Ken said. “It is absolutely the best.”

Although he doesn’t train youth himself, Ken says there are many other ways to support the program: financially, emotionally, with donations, or just by encouraging them the old-fashioned way.

“Without a youth program, we don’t have a long-term sport. It’s as simple as that,” he said.

After all, Ken was once a junior. As a boy, he and his brothers would shoot a .22 rifle in the backyard in the summer and in the basement in the winter against defenses built by his father.

His grandfather was a country doctor and on his rounds he carried a revolver (always Smith & Wesson). Eventually, he convinced Ken’s parents to let him have a revolver as well, heading to the local gun store where his grandfather bought a Smith & Wesson K-22 for Ken to use.

“I still throw it from time to time,” he said.

Ken competed informally with a small-bore rifle at a small indoor range in Wisconsin, especially during the winter, and then shot pistol target shooting at the University of Wisconsin.

“Then life got in the way and I didn’t compete again for a few years before I retired,” he admitted.

Since high power seemed to be quite popular in the San Francisco Bay Area, where Ken had relocated, he decided to return to the rifle. Ken’s Service Rifle career began with an M14 before moving up to the AR-15.

“We are incredibly lucky to have such an active community,” he said. “We can shoot three high-powered games a month and literally every weekend if you’re willing to drive an hour or an hour and a half. Because I am retired, I can and do routinely compete in high power three weekends a month. I do a practice session almost weekly and dry shoot maybe twice a week.”

“If you look at the really good shooters, they take a rifle every day, that’s every day, no cheating or excuses, but I’m not there yet,” he quipped.

The evolution of the world of marksmanship is partly what has allowed it to stay competitive as the years go by.

“One thing that has kept me shooting the service rifle is the scope,” he said. “This is without a doubt the most advantageous change to the rules for seniors and old eyes.”

For those seeking a Distinguished Badge of their own, regardless of age, Ken has some simple but effective advice.

“Do not give up. Shoot leg matches because they are wonderful matches,” she suggested. “If you go out, great; if you don’t, it’s still a wonderful experience.”

“I certainly plan to continue filming the individual matches that take place simultaneously with the leg matches. In the end, the most important thing is to score a good score and, secondly, to beat the juniors”, he joked once more.

Although he faces a knee replacement in the near future, which will undoubtedly cause a radical change in his sitting position, it won’t take him away from the shooting range. He will do everything possible to stay there, enjoying the sport that has given him a lifetime of experiences and memories.

“There’s no way I’m going to give up Highpower, but I might have to accept a couple point drop in score as a consequence, so be it!” he said. “I think the bottom line is that marksmanship is a wonderful sport that you can be involved in for most of your life.”

Learn more about the Distinguished Badge program by visiting the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/competitions/distinguishedbadges/. Find local matches by searching our website at https://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=matchRegistrationListUpcoming.

— By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearms safety and marksmanship training and the promotion of marksmanship proficiency for United States citizens. To learn more about the CMP and its programs, log on to www.TheCMP.org.

Restricted to those 18 and older in CA pursuant to CA State Assembly Bill 2571 prohibiting the sale of firearms to minors in the State of CA.

Rogers, AR (January 26, 2023) – HatsanUSA® is pleased to announce its new Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP) Airsoft Gun, the JET! This new air pistol is more than just a pistol. It includes a removable and adjustable stock, so it is also an air rifle. Available in .177, .22, and .25 calibers, the JET is perfect for target practice, small game hunting, and just for fun.

This repeatable, multi-shot, side-lever PCP comes with a removable black air cylinder with built-in pressure gauge. But guess that? You can get replacement air cylinders – in 4 different colors! Black, red, blue or green. Do you want additional air capacity? We also have the JET II, ​​which is built with dual 40cc air cylinders. With replacement dual air cylinders also available, also in black, red, blue and green. These cylinders are easily interchanged** with just a few turns of a few screws. Each individual air cylinder holds 40cc of air and is filled to 250 BAR (3625 PSI), providing up to 24 shots (48 on JET II/dual air cylinders) at optimum velocity (0.177 cal). Shooting up to 788 FPS (.177 cal) and 16.5 FPE (.25 cal), the JET does not lack for power.

With a shrouded barrel of just 7.9 inches, the JET has a compact length of just 15 inches without the stock and 22.8 to 24.6 inches with the adjustable stock added. It’s light to boot! Coming in at just 2 lbs. without the stock (2.9 lbs. with it), this PCP air pistol is perfect to throw in your backpack for any hunting or camping trip. Constructed with a full-length 11mm dovetail rail to accommodate a variety of optics, the JET also includes 3 integrated adjustable flip-up sights. Additionally, it has picatinny rails mounted on either side of the receiver/air cylinder for additional accessories such as a flashlight.

Its all-weather polymer design is ideal for rugged use. The JET also has an ergonomically designed synthetic handle with finger grip molds and grooves on the grip surfaces. Ambidextrous operation, adjustable headrest, and rubberized stock add even more comfort and control to this air pistol. Its manual safety is located in the trigger guard.

The JET includes 2 S/ROTO Index pistol magazines and an extended Foster connector. Pack the JET, some extra cylinders, and buckshot in a bag for one hell of an adventure!

**DO NOT REMOVE DUAL AIR CYLINDERS WHILE THEY ARE PRESSURIZED

Characteristics:

• Side Lever Preloaded Pneumatic Carbine (PCP) Air Rifle/Repeating Pistol
• Available in .177, .22 and .25 calibers
• 40cc removable single air cylinder filling to 250 BAR on JET I
• Dual 40cc removable** air cylinders (80cc total) fill to 250 BAR on JET II (DO NOT REMOVE WHILE PRESSURIZED)
• Additional single and double air cylinders available in 4 colors: black, red, blue and green
• Built-in pressure gauge to monitor cylinder pressure
• Barrel shroud protects and stabilizes the barrel for maximum durability and accuracy
• Precision rifled and drowned German steel barrel
• Includes 2 detachable, caliber-specific, multi-shot S/Roto Index pistol magazines
• Full length 11mm dovetail rail
• 3 integrated and adjustable flip-up sights
• Ambidextrous, all-weather, heavy-duty, synthetic pistol grip with finger grip molds
• Lightweight, telescopic, detachable, stock
• Checkered grip for better control and feel.
• Height adjustable headrest
• Picatinny accessory rails mounted on both sides of receiver/air cylinder
• Extended Foster connector included
• manual safety
• Weight: JET I – 2 lbs.; 2.9 pounds in stock
• Weight: JET II: 2.8 lbs; 3.4 pounds in stock
• Barrel Length: 7.9 inches.
• Overall Length: 15 in. out of stock; 22.8 in.-24.6 in. with stock
• Max Velocity* – Unleaded Pellets – 810 FPS – .177; 700FPS – .22; 600FPS – .25
• Max Velocity* – Lead Shot – 788 FPS – .177; 700FPS – .22; 600FPS – .25
• Max Muzzle Energy* – 9.7 FPE – .177; 15.6 EPF – .22; 16.5 EPF – .25
• Shots at Optimum Velocity JET I – 24 – .177; 21 – .22; 15 – .25
• Shots at Optimum Velocity JET II – 48 – .177; 42 – .22; 30 – .25

* Speed ​​and energy results may vary due to pellet weight, pellet shape, pellet material, temperature, elevation, and other factors.

**DO NOT REMOVE DUAL AIR CYLINDERS WHILE THEY ARE PRESSURIZED

HatsanUSA is the exclusive distributor of Hatsan airguns and Escort firearms in the US. Renowned for precision craftsmanship and performance, Hatsan products provide an exceptional shooting experience. The brands are driven by purpose and are recognized for their outstanding power, performance, reliability and value. Hatsan prides itself on its vertically integrated manufacturing process, which allows it to maintain the highest levels of quality, workmanship, and a competitive edge.

For more information please visit

www.hatsanusa.com

MISSOULA, Mont. (January 25, 2023) – The Boone and Crockett Club announced that James L. Cummins, Executive Director of Wildlife Mississippi, has been elected to serve as the Club’s 36th President. Cummins is originally from Mississippi (the state where Theodore Roosevelt’s infamous Fair Chase bear hunt took place) and as president of the Boone and Crockett Club he intends to focus his efforts on promoting conservation policy and hunting ethics. .

“It wasn’t hard for me to fall in love with the Boone and Crockett Club: my values ​​and their values ​​are pretty much the same, and its founder, Theodore Roosevelt, is my philosophical soul brother,” says Cummins. “As the oldest conservation organization in North America and the second oldest in the world, the Club has 135 years of thoughtful and measured commitment to conserving wild places and things. And we do it in a way that balances human and wildlife needs, like wisely using our natural resources for hunting or managing our forests as a partial solution to climate change.”

Born and raised in the Delta town of Greenville, Mississippi, Cummins describes himself as a “science nerd” who did his 11th grade science project on antler growth in whitetail deer. . He is a trained wildlife biologist with a BS from the State of Mississippi and an MS from Virginia Tech. He also has significant policy experience serving as a staff member of the late US Senator Thad Cochran and ongoing political action in his current position with Wildlife Mississippi and through volunteer leadership positions with the Boone and Crockett Club and the Congressional Sportsman’s Foundation. Cummins also serves as one of six Americans on the Binational Softwood Lumber Council with Canada. He became a member of the Boone and Crockett Club in 2007, recruited by former Club President and Honorary Life Member Bob Model, who also led the Club’s engagement on conservation policy issues.

“James has been an active member helping to lead the Club’s Conservation Policy Committee and Strategic Planning Committee. He is always there when we need his leadership and guidance on policy and organizational structure and we are very excited to have him as club president for the next two years,” said club chief executive Tony Schoonen.

Cummins has already assumed his new role as president, working closely with members of Congress in the final days of the 117th Congress to include the Chronic Debilitating Diseases Research and Management Act in the general appropriations bill. He actively participates in the deliberations for the reauthorization of the Farm Bill and forestry policy.

“It is truly humbling to be the president of the Boone and Crockett family. Our immediate past president, Jim Arnold, has done a fabulous job leading this organization over the past two years,” Cummins concluded. “He handed the reins over to me and the entire team with the Club in top financial shape as we accomplished more for conservation and hunting than ever before. I’m looking forward to taking it to the next level.”

About the Boone and Crockett Club

Founded by Theodore Roosevelt in 1887, the Boone and Crockett Club promotes the stewardship and visionary management of big game and associated wildlife in North America. The Club maintains the highest standards of fair pursuit sportsmanship and habitat stewardship. Member accomplishments include the expansion and protection of Yellowstone and the establishment of Glacier and Denali National Parks, the founding of the US Forest Service, the National Park Service and the National Wildlife Refuge System, the fostering the Pittman-Robertson and Lacey laws, creating the Federal Duck Stamp program, and developing the cornerstones of modern gambling laws. The Boone and Crockett Club is based in Missoula, Montana. For more details, visit www.boone-crockett.org.

Major Yachting Brands Engage Anglers To ‘Earn EVEN MORE For Fishing’ By Entering The Largest Incentive Tournament List

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (January 24, 2023) – The Nitro, Ranger and Triton brands are proud to announce today their new contingency fishing tournament program, raising the stakes of the largest payout grassroots tournaments currently on the market.

Newly established for 2023, the brands will award a $50,000 cash bonus to the Bassmaster Open “Answer of the Year” and the MLF Toyota Series champion if anglers meet program requirements. Nitro, Ranger and Triton will also offer an $8,000 bonus cash on top of tournament winnings for over 250 approved tournaments – the most tournaments of any program!

“These new programs are great news for tournament anglers!” Kevin VanDam, a four-time Bassmaster Classic winner and three-time Major League Fishing Cup champion, said. “They are the best contingency programs currently on the market with more eligible tournaments, higher payouts and free entry. They are paying you to win!”

To qualify for these bigger than ever bonus cash prizes, winning anglers must fish in a Triton, Ranger or Nitro boat that is 4 years old or younger. These contingency programs are free, meaning there is no entry fee required to participate, and there is no limit to the amount of profit an angler can make.

Parent company Bass Pro Shops and its boat brands have a long history of supporting and encouraging hobby anglers to continue to elevate the sport of fishing. In 2021, Bass Pro Shops hosted an amateur series tournament, the US Open Amateur Bass Fishing Team National Championship, exclusively for its boat owners with a payout of over $4.6 million in cash and awards.

To register and find more information about the contingency program qualifications by boat brand and a list of participating tournaments, visit nitro.com/tournament-rewards.html for Nitro, rangerboats.com/ranger-cup.html for Ranger and tritonboats.com/triton-gold.html for Triton.

About Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops is North America’s leading outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young fisherman Johnny Morris began selling tackle at his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier retail destinations, equipment manufacturing for outdoor activities, world-class tourist destinations and more. In 2017, Bass Pro Shops acquired Cabela’s to create a “best of the best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and excellent customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unmatched collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the great outdoors and has been named “one of America’s Best Employers” by Forbes.

About White River Marine Group
In 1978, Johnny Morris revolutionized the marine industry when he introduced the world’s first professionally-rigged, nationally marketed boat, motor and trailer packages. TRACKER Boats quickly became and has remained the #1 selling fishing boat brand in America for over 40 years. Today, White River Marine Group offers an unmatched collection of industry leading brands including TRACKER Boats®, SUN TRACKER®, NITRO®, TAHOE®, REGENCY®, MAKO®, RANGER®, TRITON®, TRACKER OFF ROAD® and HATTERAS®.

Alachua, Florida (January 26, 2023) – For those planning their spring planting early, Chestnut Hill Outdoors offers a wide range of tools and knowledge hunters need to enrich their soil and ensure plants thrive for many years to come. Mast orchards are a very effective and popular way to attract and retain more wildlife. Expert hunters should remember the 5 P’s: Proper planting prevents poor performance.

Planning is essential to maximize a property’s potential to house and feed whitetails. First, select the optimal site for each specific variety of trees and shrubs. Choose a location with good soil drainage. Most mast-producing trees and shrubs prefer well-drained sandy loam soils, but will grow in other well-draining soil types. Avoid areas with soil that remains wet for long periods, such as stream bottoms or low-lying places that remain saturated during spring snowmelt.

Plants are built to withstand winter cold, but too much cold at the wrong time can damage growth and fruit set. Avoid frost pockets where cold air or late frosts settle to valley bottoms, where unseasonable frosts can damage flowers and fruit. Instead, look for areas with good air circulation, such as on the top or side of a hill.

Plants need the right combination of three things to grow: moisture, soil nutrients, and sunlight. Choose a location with good sunlight. In general, that means open areas. Old, abandoned fields are great places to establish mast gardens. If you have food plots, plant trees along the edges rather than in the middle, as deer will be more inclined to feed along the edges during the day. You can even plant in the woods, as long as you choose tree drop holes or canopy openings where taller trees will get plenty of sunlight above.

Don’t be afraid to think backwards. In addition to searching for the optimal site for each specific variety of pole-producing trees and shrubs, consider finding out which species will do best in your chosen areas. Also, consider the position of each mast plot, and try to position them, so they work in conjunction with each other and with other landscape features.

Chestnut Hill is the best place to buy your deer feed plot and attractants because they offer a great selection, their plants are bred specifically to attract deer, and they offer customers different sized plants at different growth levels. To ensure that you receive the maximum benefit from their products, they also provide good advice and instructions on proper planting and care. For more information on Chestnut Hill Outdoors products and how to care for them, visit ChestnutHillOutdoors.com or call (855) 386-7826.

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WEST HARTFORD, CON. (January 24, 2023) – The Colt Defender lives up to its name, offering power, performance and concealment capabilities. It’s a precise and reliable workhorse that stands up to the rigors of grueling range sessions and daily carry. Colt’s Defender 1911 series of pistols is an excellent option for concealed carry and is available in three models.

Classic 1911 styling is evident throughout the Defender. Features like a slant-up beavertail grip safety, commander-style hammer, and familiar controls allow for a seamless transition from full-size pistols to the compact Defender series. Modern enhancements include a double recoil system that reduces recoil, a high-sweep grip safety, and a cut-out trigger guard for better control, all of which contribute to exceptional grip and rapid target acquisition.

The Defender includes features intended to improve concealability, function, and performance in a self-defense engagement. Its front night sight is combined with a blackened NOVAK rear sight for fast target acquisition in all light conditions. The barrel, just 3 inches long, shortens the overall length of the Defender. At the same time, an integrated carry bezel on the front of the slide also helps effortlessly slide the pistol into a holster.

The Defended SS model features a lightweight aluminum frame with a matte stainless steel finish, topped with a forged stainless steel slide. It’s a gun that looks as good as it conceals. Blued models use a deep blue metal finish. All models are fitted with specially designed G10 grips to prevent imprinting, a vital factor for deep concealment.

Colt Defender Features:

• night vision; front of
• NOVAK rear sight; blackened
• Front Transport Bezel Aid Reupholstery
• The double recoil system reduces recoil.
• High sweep grip security
• Cutaway trigger guard for better recoil control
• Specially designed G10 grips improve shooting, but clothing to print
• Deep concealment carry design.

Colt Defender Specifications:

• SKU: O7000XE; O7800XE; O7802XE
• Caliber: 45 ACP; 45 ACP; 9MM
• Ability: 7+1; 7+1; 8+1
• Barrel: 3 inches
• End up: Stainless steel; bluish; bluish
• Grip: G10
• Monuments: Front – night view; Rear – Novak
• Activation Action: single action
• MSRP: $999

Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC (www.colt.com) is among the world’s leading designers, developers and manufacturers of firearms. Founded by Samuel Colt in 1836, Colt’s Manufacturing has supplied civilian, military and law enforcement customers in the United States and abroad for more than 185 years. Colt operates its manufacturing facility in West Hartford, Conn.

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Kennesaw, Georgia (January 25, 2023) – Located on a 50,000 acre private ranch in the foothills of the Andes Mountains, Tipiluke is considered by many sportsmen as the world’s premier hunting and fishing destination. It includes privileged sections of the famous Chimehuin and Quilquihue rivers, where the prolific hatching of mayflies from November to May creates the ideal conditions for fly fishing. Everything is easily arranged through hassle-free bookings at High Adventure Company, the leader in international sporting destinations.

In addition to the rivers, Tipiluke Lodge offers abundant hunting opportunities for red deer, California quail, and Russian warthog. It is home to some of the largest free-range red deer in the world and has been called “one of the best kept secrets in the world of wing shooting” by Shooting Sportsman magazine.

High Adventure Company President and CEO John Burrell has personally developed Tipiluke as a destination for the past 20 years, attracting visits from sportsmen from around the world.

A veteran of the outdoor industry and wildlife biologist, Burrell has developed the quality and abundance of Tipiluke’s wild game amid some of the world’s most beautiful settings. “Patagonia has become one of the world’s premier fly-fishing destinations, and Tipiluke is the essence of the Patagonia experience,” said Burrell. “Its beauty is breathtaking, and the fishing and hunting are fantastic. Every fly fisherman owes it to himself to experience this wonderful place at least once.”

The Tipiluke Lodge, managed by Burrell partners Kevin and Mary Jo Tiemersma, is one of only two in South America named in Taschen’s authorized guide to favorite hotels. Tipiluke was the winner of the World’s Top Fishing Lodge award from Sporting Classics Magazine. It has fine dining, luxury accommodations, a world-class spa, and easy access to a Jack Nicklaus golf course.

Along with numerous destinations in North America, the High Adventure Company operates lodges and organizes trips in Africa, South America, Central America, Europe and New Zealand. Exotic game enthusiasts have the opportunity to observe and capture images of the world’s most exciting species on high-adventure photo safaris in Africa and India. The company also offers lodge management and consulting services and collaborated with Auburn University to launch a Wildlife Business Administration degree program, one of only two in the United States.

Complete information on High Adventure Company’s accommodations, excursions, and management and consulting services can be found at HighAdventureCompany.com.

High Adventure Company leverages its extensive knowledge and proven success in the sports industry to create premier hunting and fishing destinations around the world.

Its world-renowned portfolio of accommodations offers guests best-in-class sports adventures, lodging, hospitality and cuisine.

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