Bozeman, MT. (January 17the2023)– MYSTERY RANCH, an industry-leading backpack company dedicated to manufacturing mission-specific backpacks, is proud to announce that the new POP-UP 30 and 40 hunting backpacks took home Silver honors at the Launch Awards. of new products ATA 2023 after the last Archery Trade Association Fair of the week.
The huge success of the ATA Show for MYSTERY RANCH was made even better when the new and improved POP-UP was announced as one of three products selected from 120 entrants. his was the fourth edition of the ATA New Product Launch Awards, whose objective is to highlight the best new and innovative products in bowhunting.
Michelle Fleming, MYSTERY RANCH Senior Product Marketing Manager, said, “We make our whitetail kits and kits with the end user in mind. We solicit feedback from our consumers, ambassadors, and our employees who seek it out season after season. They put our packs to the test so we can deliver the best quality cargo equipment. We are here to make your hunts more successful and we are honored to win this award because we built these packages for you.”
The POP-UP 30 and 40 are new generation hunting backpacks. Both models offer a low-profile fit and are functional while hunting, but transform into a top-tier meat carrier when it’s time to pack up thanks to the unique telescoping frame design that can be extended to the ideal height for carrying your gear. load correctly. Packed with features any hunter will appreciate, the POP-UP is possibly the most versatile pack MYSTERY RANCH creates for hunting.
About MYSTERY RANCH:
MYSTERY RANCH is committed to building the best cargo hauling team in the world. A product-driven company from the ground up, MYSTERY RANCH designs packages for the work that needs to be done for the people committed to doing it, using the best materials available and the most durable construction methods around. #BuiltForTheMission
Established in 1937, DU has conserved more than 15 million acres and counting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – January 26, 2023 – Sunday, January 29 marks the 86th anniversary of Ducks Unlimited (DU), the world’s largest waterfowl and wetland conservation organization.
In 1937, a small group of visionaries and community leaders set out to save North America’s waterfowl populations while celebrating the continent’s strong waterfowl heritage. Emphasizing the critical role wetlands play in North America, DU committed to this mission at the height of the Great Depression and one of the worst droughts in history.
Today, DU is the leading organization promoting wetland conservation. Their work has led to the conservation of more than 15 million acres and counting, thanks to the tireless support of generations of DU members, volunteers, and partners who are part of the organization’s mission to conserve and restore wetlands and other habitats vital to the waterfowl of North America.
“Thanks to the unwavering passion and dedication of our more than 1 million volunteers, members and supporters, Ducks Unlimited has produced phenomenal results in 86 years,” said Chuck Smith, DU President. “That dedication was evident when 575,000 acres of habitat were protected or restored in fiscal year 2022. DU’s mission unites us and delivers results. We are accelerating our efforts to reach 16 million acres in record time.”
DU is the world’s largest and most effective private, non-profit wetland and waterfowl conservation organization. DU delivers its work through partnerships with individuals, landowners, agencies, scientific communities, and other entities.
“Ducks Unlimited was founded to conserve wetlands and associated upland habitat to ensure healthy waterfowl populations,” said DU Conservation Director Dr. Karen Waldrop. “What we have discovered over more than eight decades as a leader in habitat conservation and restoration is that our efforts benefit waterfowl and many other wildlife, people and communities.”
Wetlands refill and purify groundwater, mitigate flooding, and reduce soil erosion. They are also the most productive ecosystems in North America, providing critical habitat for more than 900 species of wildlife and invaluable recreational opportunities for people to enjoy. In addition, DU’s strategic projects have protected communities, agriculture, local economies, homes, and even lives from the destructive impacts of flooding, erosion, and severe weather. Local communities in North America use EU-conserved wetlands for recreation, hunting, education and a better quality of life.
“Ducks Unlimited’s original investment to restore devastated waterfowl populations was limited to protecting prairie wetlands in Canada,” said DU CEO Adam Putnam. “In 1984, we began working within the United States and since then we have conserved more than 15 million acres of wetlands and have worked with partners to protect nearly 1 billion acres of Boreal Forest. Our founders would be proud to know that their vision not only lives on, but is now also saving more than half a million acres of critical habitat every year.”
Ducks Unlimited Inc. is the world‘North America’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving vanishing waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has conserved more than 15 million acres thanks to the contributions of more than one million supporters across the continent. Guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward the vision of enough wetlands to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow, and forever. To learn more about our work, visit www.ducks.org.
ANOKA, Minn. – January 26, 2023 – In the White The magazine recently recognized the Force X2 Shorty Shotshell with an Editors’ Choice Award for Best New Cartridge Ammunition for 2022, as part of the magazine’s annual awards program.
“These awards are reserved for the best new products that demonstrate outstanding technical achievement and/or represent extraordinary value for money,” said On Target magazine editor Ben Battles. “The concept behind Force X2 is simple: in a 6 pellet Buck 00 FX2 load you get 12 wound channels. And with the short size, you get more magazine capacity. It’s as simple as that. And he is certainly deserving of this recognition.”
Federal Ammunition added the Force X2 Shorty Shotshell cartridge to the line of premium personal defense cartridges in the summer of 2022. The Force X2 Shorty is designed for use in firearms capable of firing sub-length cartridges. This new 1 ¾-inch 12-gauge shotshell allows for greater magazine capacity with up to twice the number of wound channels than traditional shot.
Force X2 Shorty packs a big punch with six pellet 00 copper plated segmentation pellets. Each pellet is designed to split in half on impact. This allows charges to have twice as many channels rolled while reducing the risk of collateral damage from excessive penetration. Force X2 Shorty has the same quality and performance users have come to expect from standard size Force X2 cartridges (2 3/4-inch loads). The Force X2 Shorty design and cartridge size also provide the benefit of manageable recoil for when repeatability is needed.
In the White is one of the leading publications in the shooting sports industry. Its staff tests and reviews guns, ammunition, and hunting products, presenting the results in a no-nonsense, no-nonsense format that provides all the information consumers need to make purchasing decisions. The printed version of In the White It can be picked up for free at any of the nearly 2,000 hunting and firearms retailers nationwide that carry the magazine.
Federal ammunition can be found at dealers across the country. For more information on all Federal products or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.
WEST HARTFORD, CON. (January 26, 2023) – Colt’s Combat Commander combines classic 1911 durability with modern innovations that bring enhancements to the classic firearm, making it an excellent choice for competition and concealed uses. Shooters can choose between 9MM Luger and 45 ACP platforms that are ready for action.
Colt’s classic 1911 styling is evident throughout the Combat Commander. Features like an upturned beavertail grip safety, Commander-style hammer, and familiar 1911-style controls. The updated Combat Commander features enhancements like Colt’s patented double recoil system that reduces felt recoil while extending recoil spring life, a high-sweep beavertail safety grip with integrated palm surge, and a cut-out trigger guard for better control. Together, these features contribute to excellent grip, fast target acquisition, and high performance.
Combat Commander pistols feature 4.25-inch stainless steel barrels that offer a longer sight radius and improved ballistics compared to compact models. Novak combat-ready dovetail sights use white dots for rapid target acquisition. And Commander’s custom G10 Black Cherry checkered grips provide excellent grip and complement the pistol’s deep blue metal finish.
The Combat Commander uses a carbon steel frame, stainless steel slide and barrel for performance and longevity. These pistols are well known for their durability and long life, while their extra weight absorbs recoil for faster follow-up shots. The Combat Commander tips the scales at 33 ounces, striking the perfect weight balance.
Check out the full-featured Combat Commander today.
Colt Commander Features:
Novak White Dot Sights (Dovetail)
double recoil system
Raised beavertail grip with swollen palm
Slashed Trigger Guard
Available in 9MM Luger or 45 ACP
blued finish
G10 grips
stainless steel barrel
carbon steel frame
Colt Combat Commander Specifications:
SKU: O4940XE; O4942XE
Caliber: 45 ACP; 9MM
Ability: 8+1; 9+1
Barrel Length: 4.25”
Barrel Type: Stainless steel
Security: Manual, grip, firing pin
Framework: Carbon steel
End up: bluish
Grip: Checkered Black Cherry G10
Monuments: novak white point
Action: single action only
Weight: 33.00 ounces
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.
US Department of Agriculture Announces Repeal of 2020 Exemption
JUNEAU, AK – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it has reinstated the roadless rule in the Tongass National Forest of southeast Alaska, repealing an unpopular 2020 exemption. This regulation prohibits road construction, reconstruction, and logging in more than 9 million acres of inventoried roadless areas, with limited exceptions.
“This decision has been a long time coming,” said Austin Williams, Alaska policy and legal director for Trout Unlimited. “It’s great to see the Forest Service move beyond the unsustainable and harmful clearing of old-growth forests and chart a path forward for the Tongass that recognizes that roadless areas are critical to our local communities and economies, and to help combat the effects of climate change.”
Today’s announcement is part of USDA’s Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy, which was announced in July 2021. In addition to reinstating the roadless rule, this new strategy ended large-scale logging of old growth forests and redirected management towards restoration, recreation and resistance; re-engaged the Forest Service in meaningful consultation with local tribes and invested $25 million in diversifying the regional economy. This strategy is designed to support local economies fueled by an intact and healthy forest, where tourism and fishing account for one in four jobs.
The reinstatement of the no-road rule in the Tongass supports USDA efforts to address climate change. The Tongass is part of the largest temperate rainforests in North America, storing more carbon than any other national forest in the country, and slowing the impact of climate change. The amount of carbon stored in the trees of the Tongass National Forest is equivalent to the annual CO2 emissions of more than 421 million vehicles. Roadless protections not only provide great local benefits, but are also important globally.
“The Tongass’ wild and scenic landscapes are timeless, but its management practices were stuck in the past for far too long,” said Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited. “Today’s news brings hope for the future. A future where the national forest that produces more salmon than all others combined is conserved for the incredibly valuable and enduring resource that it is, and a carbon sink is left standing that slows the effects of climate change.”
Trout Unlimited, the nation’s oldest and largest cold-water fisheries conservation organization, is dedicated to caring for and restoring America’s rivers and streams so our children can experience the joy of wild trout and salmon and native people. Across the country, TU brings local, regional, and national grassroots organizations, enduring partnerships, science-backed political strength, and legal firepower on behalf of salmon and trout fisheries, healthy waters, and vibrant communities. In Alaska, we work with athletes to ensure the state’s salmon and trout resources stay healthy well into the future through our local chapters and offices in Anchorage and Juneau.
Fans of the legendary strategy franchise can enter to win 5.11 gear and digital game codes.
Costa Mesa, California (January 27, 2023) – 5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of Purpose-Built Gear™, has partnered with leading video game publisher Sega and developer Relic Entertainment to celebrate the launch of the highly anticipated video game. Company of Heroes 3 with a special sweepstakes prize package that includes 5.11 gear and digital game codes.
The enter to win sweepstakes will offer fans of the legendary strategy video game franchise the chance to win a solid 5.11 prize package valued at over $2,500 and comprised of some of the latest 5.11 gear and tech apparel, plus codes for digital games for Company of Heroes 3.
Entries will be accepted from Thursday, January 26, 2023 through Thursday, February 23, 2023. To participate or for more information, customers and players can visit www.511tactical.com/companyofheroes. No purchase necessary, multiple entries possible, must be 18 years or older and a US resident to participate.
“We are thrilled to partner with Sega and Relic Entertainment to celebrate the release of such a great video game,” said Debra Radcliff, CMO of 5.11 Tactical. “We can’t wait for the game to launch and send this exceptional prize package to the lucky raffle winner.”
The latest installment of the fan-favorite franchise, Company of Heroes 3 Set in the Italian and North African theaters of World War II, it offers players a dynamic strategy campaign, historical real-time strategy missions, classic multiplayer action, and much more. It will be available for PC on Thursday, February 23, 2023, and will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S and X later this year.
“Company of Heroes 3 is the perfect combination of action, tactics and strategy. That’s why we’re so excited to partner with 5.11 Tactical, a fantastic producer of stylish and incredibly robust tactical gear and clothing. We look forward to seeing fans of both brands participate in this amazing giveaway!” said Sega brand manager Andy Bergin.
For more information on 5.11, its product offering, or its latest events and giveaways, visit www.511tactical.com.
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About 5.11, Inc.
With offices around the world, 5.11 works directly with end users to create Purpose-Built Gear™ to improve safety, accuracy, speed and performance for tactical professionals and technical enthusiasts around the world. 5.11 products pass rigorous standards, which has allowed the brand to establish a reputation for innovation and authenticity, and become the first choice for those who always have to be ready. 5.11 products can be purchased online, through authorized distributors and retailers, as well as at 5.11 company-owned retail stores.
Learn more about 5.11’s best-selling gear and accessories at www.511tactical.com. Find a complete list of 5.11 company-owned retail stores at https://www.511tactical.com/locations/. Connect with 5.11 on Facebook, Twitter @511Tactical and on Instagram @511Tactical and #511tactical
5.11, Inc. is a subsidiary of Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI).
5.11, 5.11 Tactical, Purpose-Built Gear™ and Always Be Ready are trademarks of 5.11, Inc. All rights reserved.
About Relic Entertainment, Inc.
Relic Entertainment is the award-winning development studio behind critically acclaimed franchises including Company of Heroes, Age of Empires IV, Warhammer 40:000: Dawn of War, and more. Since its inception in 1997, Relic has produced a rich catalog of genre-defining real-time strategy titles and continues to innovate today as a SEGA-owned studio. Relic is located in Vancouver, Canada. Learn more at www.relic.com.
About SEGA® Europe Limited: SEGA® Europe Limited is the European distribution arm of SEGA CORPORATION, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and a world leader in interactive entertainment both in and out of the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PCs, wireless devices, and those made by Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe. SEGA wholly owns the video game development studios Two Point Studios, Creative Assembly, Relic Entertainment, Amplitude Studios, Sports Interactive and HARDlight. The SEGA Europe website is located at www.sega.co.uk
CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)’s annual Camp Perry Open will resume May 19-22, set to offer a full schedule of airgun opportunities as well as a corresponding small-bore rifle match. , all at Camp Perry. National Guard Training Center in Ohio. Registration is open and capacity is limited, so register early for this fun and challenging event!
Such competitions offered at the 2023 Camp Perry Open include a youth 3×20 air rifle bout and adult and youth 60-shot air rifle and air pistol competitions, with adaptive athletes also welcome and encouraged to attend. In addition, a free air gun clinic will provide an educational opportunity for participants. All airgun events will take place within the indoor airgun range of the CMP Gary Anderson Center of Competence.
The Camp Perry Open includes air rifle and air pistol events within the electronic air range of the CMP.
Outside, a 3×20 small-caliber rifle competition will take place at Camp Perry’s Petrarca Shooting Range, conveniently located next to the airgun facility. The match will be shot at KTS electronic targets at 50 meters.
Along with the air pistol events, the Camp Perry Open also features a small-bore rifle competition.
Adding even more excitement to the Camp Perry Open will be the event’s celebrated Super Final, complete with costumes, music and other eye-catching effects that add fun to the match. During the Super Final, the top 38 competitors from each day’s air rifle and air pistol qualification round gather on the firing line to compete in an intense elimination event. The competition continues until there is only one athlete left standing in each discipline.
One of the highlights of the Camp Perry Open is the exciting air pistol Super Final.
To register for the Camp Perry Open or learn more, visit https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/camp-perry-open/. We hope to see you there!
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 competition for United States citizens. To learn more about the CMP and its programs, log on to www.TheCMP.org.
Federal Ammunition, the industry leader in ammunition technology, is the Official Ammunition of Silencer Central. Federal President Jason Vanderbrink and Silencer Central CEO Brandon Maddox recently announced the partnership at the SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This collaboration also names the Silencer Central as the Official Silencer of Federal Ammunition.
“We are excited for the opportunity to work so closely with the entire Silencer Central team,” said Vanderbrink. “A strong partnership with them makes sense as new products are developed to better serve the shooter and hunter with innovative products. Our companies will continue to collaborate on content to educate more about the benefits of shooting with a silencer. Other promotional activities will be designed around the safety and comfort of suppression fire and the right ammunition combinations, helping to make it more efficient and effective.”
Since fall 2022, Federal Ammunition has been working with Silencer Central to develop their brand website content and ezines to educate their core users, as well as federal ambassador and event collaboration and promotions.
Examples of marketing efforts include recent federal ezines that gave subscribers the first opportunity to purchase Silencer Central’s newest muffler, the BANISH Backcountry, before it went on sale to the public; a helpful guide explaining the benefits of suppressors, how they work, and the buying process; and a promo code to get a free wrap with the purchase of any Banish silencer from Silencer Central.
“There are many reasons why suppressors are becoming more popular,” Vanderbrink continued. “It’s about more than just turning down the volume. Many other benefits come from shooting or hunting with a silencer, and our partnership with Silencer Central will continue to help deliver those important messages.”
For more information on all Federal products or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.
Once again, Easton has been selected as the arrow brand preferred by readers of bowhunting world magazine in the 2023 Readers’ Choice voting. In the annual survey conducted by bowhunting world, bowhunters voted Easton the lead arrow, earning the brand the coveted 2023 Reader’s Choice Gold Award. “We are honored to receive the award in 2023,” said Gary Cornum, director Easton Marketing. “Since 1922, the Easton team has strived to innovate the best products and instill confidence in shooters across all archery disciplines. We are proud to be the brand most often trusted by archers.”
For more information on Easton’s arrows and archery products and accessories, visit www.eastonarchery.com
Remington Ammunition is proud to officially announce its 2023 product line. From line extensions on the unsurpassed Core-Lokt bullet to all-new leading firearms loads, the American-built ammunition brand that has been the best choice for generations. of hunters and shooters brings the best of the best this year.
“Big Green is gearing up for another successful year by introducing a variety of innovative new cartridges to suit all types of hunters and shooters,” said Remington Chief Marketing Officer Joel Hodgdon. “Our team is working hard to continue the legacy of creating the most innovative and highest performing ammunition in the game. Here’s to another great year for Big Green.”
New Remington Ammunition products include unmatched loads perfect for everyday carry, revolutionary cartridges for big game, new rimfire pack configurations and much more. These products offer advances in manufacturing and technology that meet the needs of all hunters and shooters.
Gun:
Golden Saber Defense: 10MM
Golden Saber United Defense: 10MM
Golden Saber Defense Compact: 10MM
High Terminal Performance: 32 H&R Mag
Performance Wheelgun®: 32 H&R Mag
Remington Scope: 9MM Luger, 40 S&W
Rifle:
Core-Lokt: 360 Buckhammer and 35 Remington
High Output Centerfire: 308 Win
Long Range Premier: 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, 270 Win, 7mm Rem Mag, 30-06 Sprg, 308 Win, 300 Win Mag, 300 Rem Ultra Mag
Remington continues to provide hunting and shooting enthusiasts with products that offer optimum performance and unmatched accuracy. Find Remington ammunition at dealers across the country and online. For more information on these new products and Remington ammunition and accessories, visit www.remington.es.
