The fastest compact crossbow ever created, meet the 460 ft/s 26.5″ Short Flatline 460™.

Mogador, OH. TenPoint Crossbows continues to master crossbow speed, accuracy, and firepower with the fastest compact crossbow the world has ever seen: the NEW Flatline 460.

Engineered to deliver elite performance from the smallest possible space, the Flatline shoots at a blistering 460 feet per second, measures just 26.5″ short, and is equipped with all-new scope struts that provide a solid mount for the scope, providing unmatched durability and precision.

“The Flatline 460 is built for the die-hard hunter – the hunter who walks a little more, sits a little more, and needs to make the most of that split-second opportunity when it presents itself,” said Phil Bednar, CEO. “With its micro footprint, including shorter 16-inch shafts, it offers all the benefits of a low profile without sacrificing speed or accuracy.

At the heart of the Flatline’s speed and power is a patented reverse-draw bow assembly and 14-inch power stroke. By reversing the bow assembly and changing the mounting position of the riser, the string rest position is extended lower on the rail, creating a 47% longer power stroke than a forward-firing crossbow measuring the same length. This higher power hit provides many advantages over front-wheel drive leaf springs:

  • Generates top speeds no front-wheel drive leaf spring can match
  • Generate more velocity with less tractive force, creating a smoother, quieter shot with less shock and vibration.
  • Creates a longer engagement time between the nock and the string during the shot, leading to higher accuracy

In addition, the center-mounted riser provides superior balance, eliminating the “nose-heavy” feel of traditional crossbows and making it easier to hold, increasing shooters’ accuracy.

The RX8-Cam™ system allows for maximum rotation to produce speeds of 460 feet per second with the included 400 grain shaft. The crossbow’s revolutionary Vector-Quad™ cable technology uses four cables instead of the traditional two, eliminating cam droop and generating a straight nock travel that leads to lower-range accuracy in the same bore.

The 16-inch MICRO-TRAC™ barrel reduces string-to-barrel contact by 50% to provide greater accuracy and the longest string life in the industry, outperforming competitive crossbows by hundreds of times. shots.

The ultralight two-piece TEC-TACTICAL™ stock of the Flatline 460 is designed to be comfortable for shooters of all sizes and includes an adjustable butt plate that adjusts 1” to provide an ideal fit.

To complete the compact footprint, the Flatline 460 uses shorter 16-inch EVO-X® CenterPunch™ carbon shafts. The advantages of this arrow extend beyond its compact footprint in the quiver and lack of overhang in the crossbow: the shorter arrow provides a flatter trajectory and reduces wind drift at longer ranges compared to a long-range arrow. 20 inches.

EVO-X CenterPunch 16 arrows weigh 400 grains and have a 17.5% FOC. Each arrow is inspected for straightness to a precision of 0.001 inch and the weight of each bundle is compared to a precision of 1 grain per arrow.

NEW Longer Dovetail (+1.5″) and NEW Scope Struts provide a solid base for scope mounting, leading to increased durability and long-range accuracy. Dual Aluminum Scope Struts increase strength and stiffness by 80%.In addition, the dovetail allows for more reach adjustments, heavier reach options, and provides the strength of a full-length rail without the added weight.

Capable of downrange accuracy out to 100 yards, the included EVO-X® Marksman™ Elite Scope, decked out in matching Veil Alpine™ camo, is a variable-rate scope compatible with crossbows that shoot up to 500 FPS. The scope’s external target turrets provide easy windage and elevation adjustment and drive unmatched long-range accuracy.

The patented ACUslide™ cocking and decocking system features the automatic brake gear system that sets TenPoint apart from all other decocking crossbows on the market. The patented automatic brake eliminates the possibility of losing control during disarming, which can lead to injury or costly bow damage. While cocking and uncocking with the ACUslide, the user can remove their hand from the handle at any point, without further action, and the handle will stop in place. Also, while most crossbow crank cocking devices require more than 15 lbs. of force to operate, the ACUslide requires only 5 lbs. of force, making it easy for people of all ages and abilities to cock the crossbow.

The Flatline 460 features the S1™ trigger. This 2-stage, zero-creep design features an advanced roller-seal system that delivers a consistent, crisp 3.5-pound pull. The trigger is equipped with a DFI (Dry-Fire-Inhibitor) and is fitted with a nylon filament arrow retention brush that improves grip and arrow alignment to reduce noise and vibration. An integrated string stop system is also included to further reduce noise and vibration.

The Flatline 460 is equipped with our Sentry Bowhanger which allows you to easily hang your bow on the bracket or protect your broad nose from dirt and sand on the ground blind.

A dovetail spirit level is also included to help eliminate crossbow “tilt/tilt”, a critical factor in left/right accuracy.

decorated in Veil Alpine™ camo, the Flatline 460 ships fully assembled and includes a Ready-To-Hunt package:

  • ACUslide cocking and decocking system
  • Evo-X Marksman Elite Camo Precision Scope
  • 6 Pack EVO-X CenterPunch 16 Premium Carbon Crossbow Arrows (.001″ Straightness, 400 Grains)
  • Integrated chain stop system
  • Technological quiver of 6 arrows
  • Sentinel Bow Suspender
  • spirit level

Flatline 460 Specifications:

  • 460 FPS (with 400 grain arrow)
  • 26.5” Short (without stirrup)
  • 7.5” Narrow
  • 7.5 pounds (without accessories)

Flat line 460 MAP:

  • $2,599.99 – Veil Alpine™ Camo

TenPoint Crossbow Technologies is 100% American owned and operated, and all of their crossbow models are manufactured in Mogadore, OH.

For more information, contact Keith Arnold, National Sales Manager (800) 548-6837 or https://www.tenpointcrossbows.com/product/flat line-460/

Government Funding Omnibus Bill Includes California Driftnet Modernization Legislation

On December 19, 2022, Congress released its end-of-year spending bill, popularly known as the omnibus, to keep the US government funded through most of 2023. The American Gamefishing Association ( ASA) is pleased to announce that the bill includes the Bycatch Reduction and Driftnet Modernization Act, which aligns state and federal policies to modernize the California swordfish fishery. The legislation was previously passed during the 116th Congress, but was vetoed by former President Trump on January 1, 2021.

“After years of hard work and countless unexpected obstacles, it is a relief to see the Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act so close to being enacted,” said ASA Vice President of Government Affairs Mike Leonard. “The removal of large mesh driftnets, which have been banned throughout the rest of the US except coastal California, is long overdue and will provide significant benefits to West Coast Fisheries.

The Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act would phase out the use of large-mesh driftnets and help commercial fishermen transition to more sustainable and economically viable gear, such as deep buoys. Large mesh driftnets are left in the water for long periods of time, usually overnight, in the hope of catching swordfish. Unfortunately, valuable sport fish species, as well as marine mammals, sea turtles, and sharks, get caught in the nets. Much of this marine life is dead and discarded.

“Transitioning this fishery to deep buoy gear will conserve important sport fish and other marine life,” Leonard added. “Our thanks to all of the bill’s sponsors and other congressional champions for including this on the omnibus, particularly Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Shelly Moore Capito (RW.V.), Maria Cantwell ( D-Wash.), Roger Wicker, (R-Miss.), Reps. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.), and Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.).”

The bill also includes an unrelated provision to authorize a market-based mechanism that allows for the transfer of Alaska halibut quotas from the commercial fishing sector to the charter fishing sector. This provision has been championed by Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and is supported by the ASA, as well as by much of the Alaskan fishing community.

The General Government Funding Bill is a $1.7 trillion package that funds federal agencies and includes a variety of other policy proposals and legislation previously introduced as stand-alone bills. Congress must approve the bus by Friday, December 23, to avoid a lapse in government funding. The first vote on the bill is scheduled for Tuesday, December 20 in the United States Senate. ASA looks forward to seeing the debate on this legislation unfold and to see the Bycatch Reduction and Driftnet Modernization Act finally become law.

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The American Sport Fishing Association (ASA) is the trade association for the sport fishing industry committed to representing the interests of the sport fishing and boating industries, as well as the entire sport fishing community. We provide the industry and anglers with a unified voice when emerging laws and policies could significantly affect the sport fishing business or sport fishing itself. ASA invests in companies for the long term to ensure the industry remains strong and prosperous, as well as to safeguard and promote the enduring economic, conservation, and social values ​​of America’s sport fishing. ASA also gives America’s 55 million fishermen a voice in political decisions that affect their ability to fish sustainably in our nation’s waterways through Keep America Fishing, our national fisherman advocacy campaign. America’s fishermen generate more than $50 billion in retail sales with a $125 billion impact on the nation’s economy creating jobs for 825,000 people.

ARMASPEC selects advertising for Chevalier

Moriarty, New Mexico – WEAPONSPEC, designer and manufacturer of premium firearms upgrades and accessories, announces its selection of Chevalier Advertising as agency of record. This partnership combines Chevalier Advertising’s decades of experience in outdoor branding, marketing and advertising with ARMASPEC’s passion for taking firearms functionality and user experience to the next level.

Chevalier Advertising will assist ARMASPEC in public relations and media management to help more Americans know and understand the best photo experiences that ARMASPEC makes possible.

ARMASPEC is perhaps best known for the Stealth™ Recoil Spring Y Sound mitigation buffer™ that improve the cycling of AR-type rifles by silencing and adjusting the damping system, and true ambidextrous Victory™ Carrying Handle with functions optimized for suppressors.

ARMASPEC manufactures improved parts, starting with the essential design needed by end users and improving functionality, quality and materials. Military specs are created to meet the minimum requirements, ARMASPEC goes beyond military specs to improve the functionality, performance, and reliability of that platform.

These principles are the reason why even roadblocks of ARMASPEC are different. CNC’d in house with strictest quality control measures and made from stainless steel because even the seals are part of the AR owner experience.

“Better than milspec, it’s ARMASPEC”

On WEAPONSPEC: Founded in 2013, Armaspec is an American manufacturer of firearm accessories for the AR and Glock platforms. Focusing on producing quality, innovative products that offer a tactical advantage, at a fair price, all made in the USA. The product line includes Magwell Grips, Loading Handles, Parts Kits, Selectors, Stocks, Recoil Systems and other accessories for the firearms industry.

Federal Ammunition Wraps Up Its 100 Year Celebration Content on Brand Website

As a conclusion to the brand’s 100-year anniversary celebration, Federal Ammunition concludes its monthly online content that celebrates Federal’s rich history throughout the year. Two articles for the month of December tell the stories of Federal’s conservation efforts and law enforcement munitions. This final content can be found on the 100 year anniversary website: A Century Of Authority (federalpremium.com).

The article “Federal Conservation Initiatives” documents how Federal Munitions continues to be at the forefront of conservation issues and support. Since the 1930s, Federal Ammunition has sought to educate consumers on key conservation issues, as well as financially support many conservation organizations. Federal Ammunition understands that sound conservation practices must be in place for hunting to continue for generations to come.

“Federal Ammunition remains committed to science-backed wildlife conservation management,” said Jason Nash, Federal Ammunition’s vice president of marketing. “Federal supports major conservation groups to continue their good work. Several buckshot packs feature the NWTF and Pheasants Forever logo, with a portion of the proceeds going to those groups.”

Since the 1980s, Federal has marketed ammunition directly for use by law enforcement officials. The “Federal Law Enforcement” article follows the lead of ammunition advancements for LE. To provide officers with the best performing loads, Federal has continued to advance bullet design. From the early days of the Nyclad bullet to the Hydra-Shok and HST line, Federal continues to produce ammunition that will pass the FBI Ammunition Test Protocol and give law enforcement the bullet performance they need.

“At Federal, we want to provide the best for our law enforcement officers,” Nash said. “The HST line was specifically designed to pass the rigorous tests set forth by the FBI. Many professionals consider it the best defensive small arms ammunition on the market.”

As part of its 100-year anniversary celebration, Federal Ammunition also released a hardcover historical book, Federal Ammunition: The First Hundred Years. This 244-page hardcover book highlights federal cartridge production and innovation over the past century and is now on sale for a special holiday price of $39.99, normally $59.99.

Buy Federal The First 100 Years | Federal Ammunition (federalpremium.com)

For more information on all of Federal’s online products and services or to shop online, visit www.federalpremium.com.

Hydra Weaponry Hires Industry Sales Executive Tanner Smart To Lead National Sales

Tanner Smart, an avid outdoorsman and hunter, will lead Hydra Weaponry’s nationwide sales effort to increase distribution.

Hydra Weaponry, designers and manufacturers of the truly modular MARCK-15 Hydra® weapon system, announce the addition of industry sales executive, Tanner Smart, to head up Hydra Weaponry’s growing distribution channel.

“Tanner comes to Hydra with sales experience from both sides of the counter,” said Mack Gwinn, CEO of Hydra Weaponry. “He has extensive knowledge of the retail side of the business, as well as the sales side of firearms manufacturers.”

Smart, an Army veteran, previously worked in sales with Stag Arms and spent nearly a decade as a sales manager and firearms instructor at Guns Plus, a leading North Carolina firearms retailer and shooting facility.

“As a firearms vet and trainer, I am very familiar with military-style weapons, and the MARCK-15 Hydra Modular System is by far one of the best-engineered firearms capable of becoming mission-specific with a simple change of caliber”. clever added. “I am excited to educate dealers, dealers and customers on this unique firearm system that allows users to own more calibers without the cost of purchasing additional weapons.”

Tanner Smart is working with existing Hydra Weaponry customers and is seeking new partnerships for Hydra Weaponry. With new machines and an increased ability to build complete firearms in one centralized location, Hydra Weaponry is on its way to growth.

For more information on the Hydra Weaponry, visit the new website at www.hydraweaponry.com.

About Hydra Weaponry:

Based in Maine, Hydra Weaponry has 50 years of firearms innovation in its DNA. Beginning with the development of the Bushmaster pistol, rifle and submachine gun, the Gwinn family has set a high standard in designing innovative firearms platforms built around the real-world needs of tactical operators, often fighting in extreme conditions and environments. The MARCK-15 Hydra Modular Weapon System is the ultimate modular platform that designer Mack Gwinn, Jr. created to meet the criteria of modularity, durability, consistent performance, precision, and affordability. Hydra Weaponry is the future of small arms.

XS Sights Introduces Lever Rails For Henry Big Boy Carbines

XS® Sights is pleased to introduce new lever rails for Henry Big Boy carbines chambered in .357 Magnum (HN-6001R-N) and .44 Magnum (HN-6002R-N).

Lever Rails XS Sights are machined from aircraft grade aluminum and hard coat anodized to provide a lightweight mounting system that is strong enough for a lifetime of service. The rail bolts onto round barrel models of the Henry Big Boy—no gunsmithing required—for a quick do-it-yourself upgrade. Machined to Mil-Std 1913 Picatinny specifications, the XS lever rail extends from the rear of the receiver to the dovetail cutout of the front sight to allow mounting of any optic (red dot, scout scope, or optics). low power variable (LPVO)) giving the most versatile mounting platform available.

The XS Sights Lever Rails for Henry Big Boy Carbines are designed for carbines with steel receivers and round barrels. Due to differences in barrel contour, the rails and sights are caliber specific.

The XS lever rail will not fit carbines with brass receivers and will not fit carbines with octagonal barrels.

Retail Price: $72.00

For more information, visit www.xssights.com.

About XS views

XS Sights are known for making the fastest sights in any light. For over 25 years, the XS team has created some of the most innovative sights on the market today for handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Whether used for self defense or hunting, these scopes are designed and built to be the absolute best for their specific purpose. Made in the USA. Proud of Texas. 2A Strong.

How to Mount Your C&H Precision Gun Plate to Your Optics

C&H Precision Weapons offers a wide range of mounting plates to accommodate various slides and optics. It takes time and research to understand all the different slider cut footprints and which board fits an optic of choice. Fortunately, the C&H Precision team is happy to help you with your selection and purchase.

Once an adapter plate is chosen, the mounting process is relatively straightforward. Make sure the work space is clean; this is a good time to lay out all the tools, making sure that all the necessary elements are present. In addition to the board and optics, a tool kit with appropriate Torx screwdrivers and bits is essential. C&H Precision Weapons offers a complete toolkit configuration. Fix-It Sticks are a great all-around tool system. The kit, sold on the C&H Precision website, provides a T8 and T10 Torx bit, a 10 in-lb torque limiter, and the T-Handle system. This kit can be found: https://chpws .com/product/mrds-maintenance-kit/

As with any major tool assembly, cleanliness is of the utmost importance. Cleaning the plate, screws and tools will help ensure a perfect fit with no residue. After cleaning the screws, apply a bead of Vibra-Tite to the threads and allow it to sit for 15-30 minutes, depending on the weather.

Depending on the model, it may be necessary to snap T-nuts into the machined cavity in the bottom of the plate. If you try to fit the bracket onto the slide and find it too difficult, you may need to press these T-nuts further into the plate. Once attached to the slide, make sure the adapter lies flat and the mounting holes align with the holes in the slide.

Now comes the fun part, making it all work. Taking the appropriate screws previously cleaned with Vibra-Tite, insert them into the mounting holes. Torque is key to proper tightening with screws of the proper strength. It helps to use a torque driver to torque them to 10 in-lbs. It helps to finish this assembly by adding an oil-based marker mark over the screws and plate as a visual identifier for looseness when walking.

The next major part of the assembly is the actual mounting of your red dot of choice. Following the steps above, line up the holes and insert the appropriate screws through the red dot and into the plate. Torque to the same 10 in-lb. Again, it is helpful to mark the screws with paint witness marks to easily identify screws that are coming off.

Some important notes:

If it is necessary to remove the screws for any reason (battery change), it is recommended to replace the screws with new ones. New screw kits can be found at: https://chpws.com/search-results/?q=replacement+screw+hardware+kit

Never use blue or red Loctite on screws. The former can make removal difficult, and the latter will require a significant amount of heat to loosen, potentially warping the mounting hardware.

As always, C&H Precision Weapons personnel are available to answer your questions and concerns. For a detailed process on mounting the plate adapter and red dot, please visit: https://chpws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MRDS-Mounting-22_MAY_2020.pdf

C&H Precision Weapons (CHPWS) is a small family owned and operated business serving the shooting community from our store located in Richmond Hill, Georgia. We specialize in handcrafted precision rifles, custom 1911s, pistol slide upgrades, and the design and manufacture of special projects within the firearms industry. All work is done in-house by real gun builders, real engineers and professional shooters.

For more information please visit
https://chpws.com/

Now on sale: Dan Wesson DWX

The DWX pistol combines the best of CZ and Dan Wesson for shooters of all types.

What started as an innovative idea between the brilliant minds of CZ and Dan Wesson has finally come to life. These ideas resulted in the amazing DWX pistol, a great fusion between the unique pistol designs made by the two brands. Available in 9mm, the DWX is ideal for everything from USPSA competition to recreational shooting.

The DWX starts with the sharp single-action fire control group of a Dan Wesson 1911 and combines it with the ergonomics and capability of a CZ pistol. The grip angle and contour draw its lineage directly to the revered CZ 75, providing an excellent fit for most shooters. Consequently, the full-size DWX is compatible with standard CZ 75 grips. Additionally, the low-profile red aluminum grips help propel the shooter’s hand up the beavertail and provide a fantastic texture to plant it firmly in the hand.

More than just a competition pistol, the DWX sports a locked-breech barrel system for simplicity and features a CZ-style takedown via slide stop. Borrowing time-tested double-stack magazines from the CZ families of pistols, the full-size DWX employs the 19+1 magazine from the P-09/P-10.

An ambidextrous safety provides easy access for right and left-handed shooters, while a flat K-style trigger offers a textured face for a positive feel. Checkering on the front strap helps control grip, while a 1913 Picatinny rail makes it easy to mount a light or laser. A match-grade barrel with a bushingless barrel system that resembles that of the P-09/P-10 and offers shooters unparalleled accuracy and easy takedown.

Competitive DWX shooters will appreciate another benefit of its high degree of adjustability and customization. It will fit many parts already on the market, all built around the 1911 fire control group. With a 1911-style dovetail front sight and a CZ Shadow 2-style rear sight, factory and aftermarket options abound as well. .

The long-awaited DWX pistol is finally on its way to the US market, now at dealers.

Full Size DWX Specs:

  • SKU: 92001
  • Caliber: 9mm
  • cuffs: Henning Aluminum
  • Finish: nitride
  • Total length: 8.5in
  • Barrel Length: 4.95 inches
  • Height: 5.9 inches
  • Broad: 1.5in
  • Weight: 43 ounces
  • Trigger mechanism: single action
  • Front view: Optical fiber
  • Back view: HAJO adjustable (click adjustable for elevation, drift adjustable for windage)
  • Safety: manual thumb safety
  • MSRP: $2099.00

Each Dan Wesson Firearms revolver is named after Daniel B. Wesson, who founded the Wesson Firearms Co., Inc. in 1968. His goal was to build the finest revolvers the shooting world has ever seen. As a result of his hard work and dedication, his firearms are known for their innovation, indestructibility, and match-grade accuracy.

Continuing in his footsteps, Dan Wesson Firearms joined the world’s largest firearms producer, CZ, in 2005. The Dan Wesson legacy continues with exciting new products and innovations from the great people at CZ and Dan Wesson Firearms.

For more information please visit
WWW.DANWESSONFIREARMS.COM

Boone and Crockett Club partners with logging companies and conservation organizations to fight the spread of chronic wasting disease

Seven logging companies and four conservation organizations are teaming up to fight the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) among deer, elk, and other species of the deer family (known as “cervids”). The new CWD coalition will promote practices that help discover, manage, and mitigate the negative impacts of CWD. The Coalition includes Forest Investment Associates, Molpus Woodlands Group, PotlatchDeltic, Rayonier, Resource Management Service, The Westervelt Company, Weyerhaeuser, Alabama Wildlife Federation, Boone and Crockett Club, Georgia Wildlife Federation, and National Deer Association. This footprint extends to more than 20 million acres across the country.

“We are pleased to join so many other private property owners and other stakeholders in addressing this critical issue,” said Brian Luoma, President and CEO of The Westervelt Company. “Federal and state agencies, the US Congress, state legislatures, researchers, and conservation athletes are doing their part to educate the public on this critical issue. We fully support all efforts to prevent further spread and are grateful to everyone in the coalition, including our own employees, who have taken the lead in the fight against CWD.”

The new coalition recognizes that it will need the cooperation of state wildlife agencies, hunters and private landowners working together to slow the spread of the disease. The group has developed a list of voluntary “best management practices” to help control, manage and prevent the spread of CWD. The coalition will also support communication, research, policy and public health. These categories parallel the CWD recommendations from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and are designed to address the challenges faced by owners and managers of private lands in the US with large numbers of recreational users.

“These private landowners provide vital impetus to the national effort to control chronic wasting disease,” said Tony A. Schoonen, executive director of the Boone and Crockett Club. “CWD is deadly to wildlife, deeply concerning to hunters and conservationists, and remains a challenging mystery. Today’s announcement promises a comprehensive effort.”

Chronic wasting disease is transmitted from animal to animal and by contact with infectious material. The disease is contagious and can be freely transmitted within and between cervid populations. There are currently no treatments or vaccines available, and chronic wasting disease is 100% fatal to cervids. To date, no known transfer of chronic wasting disease to humans has occurred. The continued spread of the disease negatively impacts the economic, environmental, and cultural values ​​associated with deer, and the involvement of private owners will be critical to success.

For more information on the CWD Coalition, contact Kevin McKinstry, 800-281-7991 or [email protected].

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.

Guide Outreach Program Seeks to Expand Mental Health Grants and Services to Fishing Guides Nationwide

Make a tax-deductible donation between now and December 31 and Orvis will match it.

Fishing guides are the backbone and face of the recreational fishing industry, a distinction earned thanks to thousands of hours spent training and educating anglers from all walks of life on each and every the seasons. They are the ambassadors of the sport and the guardians of our fishing resources. It is a rewarding but demanding job.

How long is a fishing guide’s day? Surely, it is much more than the hours spent in the water with your clients. Ongoing communication and logistics efforts with clients, equipment disputes, gassing up, meal prep, drive time, and end-of-day equipment maintenance all add up to make a guiding day anything but a 9-5. ‘er, and many season guides push themselves for dozens, sometimes hundreds, of days at a time. Days off are valuable, unpaid, and often filled with provisioning, boat and equipment maintenance, paying bills, repairing personal relationships, and everything else a margin-driving small business owner must deal with. very narrow. While most guides enjoy what they do for a living, the demands are stressful and often overwhelming.

As a group, professional fishing guides are prone to a variety of social and economic stressors and mental health issues. Established in 2020 by Mollie Simpkins and KynsLee Scott, the Guide Relief Program (GRP) acknowledges this fact. Their simple mission is to provide meaningful support to these angling ambassadors and protectors of resources on and off the water.

“Our goal is simple, but our task is challenging,” says Simpkins. “GRP exists to take care of the people who take care of the resources that every angler enjoys. We do this in a variety of ways. We were born out of COVID-19, helping fishing guides navigate and access the complicated and rapidly changing forms of support available to them. Since then, we’ve expanded our role to offer small but significant grants to fishing guides dealing with all kinds of personal and professional crises. These difficulties may be related to things like last summer’s historic flood in Montana or the devastation caused by storms like Hurricane Ian, but we don’t limit our assistance to guides affected solely by natural disasters. Life comes to fishing guides fast and hard, so facilitating access to mental health services at no cost is also at the core of our mission.

Through a partnership with BetterHelp, the GRP offers approved guides two months of access to comprehensive mental health services at no cost. The 100% confidential program is available to anyone who can prove they are a guide. Once approved, guides are matched with a licensed, board-certified therapist based on specific needs and preferences.

Because the demand for the program is so high, GRP is seeking tax-deductible donations that will help expand the number of guides that can be served.

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Donate now and Orvis will match your donation

It costs $260 to provide mental health benefits for each driver who needs them. Help us help more people. Now, through the end of the year, whatever you can afford to donate will go even further—twice as much, in fact, thanks to Orvis’s generosity and stewardship. The company will match all donations received by GRP through December 31, 2022, dollar for dollar, up to a maximum contribution of $10,000. These matching funds increase the impact of your giving, while making what you can give more meaningful and important than ever.

Learn more about the Guide Relief Program, hear the stories of those we’ve helped, and see how you fit in at guidereliefprogram.org. Join the conversation and follow our progress together on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

About the Guide Assistance Program
The Guide Assistance Program was created during the global COVID-19 crisis to support Montana fly and conventional fishing guides by providing critical information and resources on unemployment, grants and loans, and financial assistance. In doing so, we realized that there was no social safety net for guides. With the future in mind, the Guide Assistance Program will continue to work to ensure a better future for fishing guides across the country, supporting them on and off the water. The Guide Relief Program is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.