Author: Adam Back

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) would like to announce the addition of Scott Asbell to the State Director team! Asbell will serve as Utah State Director.

CMP State Directors are representatives who help advance marksmanship programs by providing leadership, resources, program information, coordination, networking, motivation, and publicity for marksmanship activities within their respective states.

Born in Heidelberg, Germany, Asbell began his career as a shooter with a small-bore rifle team at Heidelberg American High School’s JROTC program in the 1970s. He continues to shoot service rifles, high-powered rifles, and .22 pistols today. in pursuit of “Excellence in Competition” (EIC) points toward a Distinguished Rifleman Badge and a Distinguished Pistol Badge.

As a leader, Asbell is currently the director of high-powered rifles for the Utah State Rifle and Pistol Association, coach and director of the Utah Shooting Team Youth Program, and president of the Utah Service Rifle Club.

“As state director, I will work to better market the many assets Utah has to offer to our youth and adults who want to learn true marksmanship,” Asbell stated. “My hope is to fulfill the mission and vision of CMP in Utah by coordinating ranks, raising funds and discovering new resources. With that, I would like to publicize the various opportunities available through the Distinguished Badge Program and develop more youth programs.”

Outside of marksmanship, his interests include mountaineering, swimming, hiking, and international travel. He was also a Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America and an Eagle Scout. Remarkably, Asbell studied ballet and ballroom dancing at Brigham Young University and has four ballroom world championship titles, as well as the special victory at the college ballroom championship during ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” in 2010. , as coach of the Utah Valley University Wolverines.

Asbell has been married to his college sweetheart since 1985. The couple have six daughters and three grandchildren.

Learn more about Scott Asbell and all CMP State Directors via our website at https://thecmp.org/training-tech/state-director/.

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.

He brings extensive experience in marketing and the outdoor industry.

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are proud to announce that Shannon Hoheisel will join the organization’s Corporate Partners team as Corporate Partners Manager. In her new role, Hoheisel will drive business development with a specific focus on partnerships, as well as manage the corporate sales representative.

“Shannon will be a wonderful asset to our team,” said Chris Kalis, vice president of corporate partnerships for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. “He brings a wealth of experience to his new role, not just in sales and marketing, but specifically in the outdoor industry as well.”

Prior to accepting her new position, Hoheisel was a senior sales and marketing executive for Ron Schara Productions, which produces seven outdoor lifestyle television shows across the country. While she was there, she developed marketing and advertising partnerships for numerous companies and organizations through television, social media, digital, live events and podcast platforms. Prior to joining Ron Schara Productions, Hoheisel worked as the director of events and live experiences at Entercom Radio.

“With my experience building partnerships and events, I am looking forward to working with the Pheasants Forever team to develop lasting and effective partnerships,” he said. “That is always my perspective and hope: to create long-term partnerships.”

Hoheisel grew up in a hunting family in southwestern Minnesota and began hunting herself in college. She now lives in Ham Lake with her son Skyler, 14, her daughter Madelynn, 11, and her GSP Nala. When she’s not working, Hoheisel can be found camping, hiking or traveling, both here and abroad. She is also heavily involved in the country music industry: she serves on the board of directors for the Midwest Country Music Organization and is the director of the LIVIN music festival.

“There is something very powerful and sobering about having the opportunity to care for the gifts that we have been given,” Hoheisel said. “I have a great passion for the outdoors and caring for it for generations to come. That’s something that’s really important to me, and something I’m looking forward to helping achieve with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever.”

About pheasants forever

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever make up the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to upland habitat conservation. This community of more than 400,000 members, supporters, and partners is dedicated to protecting our highlands through habitat improvement, public access, education, and advocacy. A network of 754 local chapters spread across North America determine how 100 percent of their locally raised funds are spent—the only national conservation organization to operate through this grassroots structure. Since its inception in 1982, the organization has dedicated more than $1 billion to 567,500 habitat projects benefiting 22 million acres.

Once again relying on the excellent performance and reliability of PROOF Research® guns, Hamilton and Murphy win another grueling long-range competition.

PROOF Research® Weapons Test Specialist Greg Hamilton and Sean Murphy of Nightforce Optics take home a first-place victory at the Coleman’s Creek Sniper Team Championship, held 9-11 December 2022 in Ellerbe, North Carolina.

Considered one of the toughest sniper team challenges, the six-stage competition tests a shooter’s abilities to engage targets from 10 yards to 1700 yards. Each team was to bring a sniper rifle, a carbine, and a pistol. At each stage, competitors read a summary and had one minute to ask questions before beginning the stage. The stages ranged from paper targets to “find, measure and attack” targets, to technical shooting problems that the competitors had to solve. While competitors focus on their marksmanship skills, problem solving and teamwork are critical aspects of this unique team sniper competition.

Hamilton used an Accuracy International 6.5 Creedmoor with the PROOF Research AI Pre-Fit stainless steel barrel, while Murphy used a 223 Wylde carbine with a PROOF Research AR 18” stainless steel barrel.

PROOF Research is a well-known brand within the precision rifle community and is one of the leading brands of barrels used by champion competitors in the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) and the National Rifle League (NRL). Developed to enhance the mission success of our warfighters, PROOF Research’s carbon fiber barrels are engineered for long-range accuracy, performance, and reliability in any environmental condition.

Learn more about PROOF Research’s barrels and rifles at proofresearch.com.

About PROOF Research, Inc.

PROOF Research® has been bringing together the best and brightest talent to develop a new class of products for the firearms, aerospace and defense industries since 2012. PROOF Research is committed to developing next-generation composite materials to produce the highest performance carbon fiber. cannons, premium hunting rifles, and weapon systems that lighten the load on combatants and increase durability and effectiveness. PROOF Research’s goal is to make low weight, unsurpassed durability, and degree-of-match accuracy a reality for all of its customers. Headquartered in Columbia Falls, Montana, PROOF Research maintains research and manufacturing facilities in Montana and Dayton, Ohio. www.proofresearch.com.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA— iSportsman has been proud to serve veterans, service members and their families since 2009, providing them with a complete suite of services to help them get back into the outdoors and participate in the hobbies they enjoy. To continue this enterprise-grade service, a new feature will be available on December 19, 2022 on iSportsman.net.

The soft launch of the intuitive iSportsmanX service is almost here, and it will be free to use and available to everyone. Accessible on desktop and mobile devices via iSportsman.net, iSportsmanX is a modern outdoor search optimization tool that enables users to find recreational outlets in both their current location and their intended destination. Inspired by the nomadic lifestyle of those who serve, iSportsmanX aims to connect veterans, service members, their families, and civilians with the best activities available in any given location.

By returning results not only in locations managed by iSportsman, but also in all locations related to the user’s search, iSportsmanX gives users unparalleled insight into the opportunities available to them. Users can search for activities on iSportsmanX by location name, activity keyword, or recreation category. With an adjustable radius setting of up to 2,000 miles, searches can be fine-tuned based on user preference.

Features of the iSportsmanX service will be immediately available to iSportsman.net visitors on December 16, 2022. Upon loading, an interactive map will automatically produce results for outdoor recreational activities based on location.

Once they make a selection, users will be taken to the activity page, which comes with contact information, state regulations, and more. Additionally, each activity page will recommend similar opportunities nearby; which means you don’t have to stay inside if one place is crowded and you can find another place conveniently.

iSportsman is excited for the launch of this new service in December and remains dedicated to bringing the most advanced solutions to users. New activities and locations will be made.

available daily, while user feedback will help refine the iSportsmanX service in time for its estimated late summer 2023 launch date.
Spend less time searching for activities and more time outdoors with iSportsmanX. For your other outdoor recreation and grounds management needs, check out iSportsmanARX for Hunters and Land Owners, a scaled-down version of the iSportsmanGX enterprise service, providing customizable outdoor recreation management tools for Department of Defense and regulated grounds by the federal government. iSportsmanARX offers hunting clubs, equipment providers and private land owners a high level of security, permit sales optimization, user management tools and more; For larger recreational needs, the FedRAMP Certified iSportsmanGX is available in a multitude of customizable pricing packages.

About iSportsman: iSportsman is the nation’s leading recreation program management solution, serving as the enterprise-grade provider for the US Army, Air Force, Hunting, Fishing, and Firewood permit sales programs. Guard and Security Services. US Fish and Wildlife iSportsman has been delivering SaaS and custom solutions to meet the needs of large-scale recreational programs for over 12 years. iSportsman currently manages permit sales, access control, reporting, and more for more than 10.6 million acres of forests, fields, trails, and waterways in the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. Visit isportsman.com for more information.

The Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) and Hunting Matters welcome Tony A. Schoonen, Executive Director of the Boone and Crockett Club.

Tony was born and raised in Butte, Montana. He grew up working on the Big Hole River for his father’s guide service, first transporting vehicles and then as a river guide, taking his college studies with him. He and a couple of friends started a production company, Stoney-Wolf Productions, and produced the first moose hunting video. The company expanded rapidly, eventually producing 2,000 shows filmed on five continents. The topic ranged from hunting and angling to documentaries and youth education.

Later, Tony worked with The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, developing a corporate partner program and eventually becoming vice president of marketing and communications. In 2004, several of Tony’s friends on the Wonders of Wildlife board of directors, including John L. Morris, asked Tony to move to Springfield and help out with the museum and aquarium. Tony had a passion for Wonders of Wildlife since it was built in 2001, telling the story of conservation, providing a historic home for the American hunter and fisher, and engaging and educating youth in and about the outdoors. Tony served as the museum’s executive director until he transitioned to the Boone and Crockett Club, where he served as chief of staff and later as executive director.

The Boone and Crockett Club is the oldest conservation organization in the country. Founded in 1887 by Theodore Roosevelt and George Bird Grinnell, the Boone and Crockett Club helped establish the principles of wildlife and habitat conservation, the ethic of hunters, as well as many of the institutions, expert agencies, science and financing mechanisms for conservation. His contributions 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 Pittman- Robertson and Lacey, the creation of the Federal Duck Stamp program and the development of the framework for modern gambling laws.

Tony and his wife Jennifer are the proud parents of two girls. Tony hunts and fishes as much as the weather allows and includes his family whenever possible. They all enjoy the outdoors and share the same passion for wildlife and wild places. About Hunting Matters
Tune in to “Hunting Matters” with Houston Safari Club Foundation Executive Director Joe Betar as he engages in conversations with guests, from diverse backgrounds, who are passionate about hunting and conservation. Great discussions, news, hunting law updates and more! “Hunting Matters” airs every Saturday, 6 am to 7 am CDT on KPRC AM 950: Real Texas, Real Talk, a Houston iHeartMedia station and Houston’s Oldest Radio Station. “Hunting Matters” is also available via podcast on Apple/iTunes, iHeartMedia, Google, Overcast, PodBean, and Spreaker. Subscribe, listen, rate and comment. Hunting Matters has received a 2022 Gold AVA Digital Award, a 2022 NYX/Marcom Silver Award, and a 2022 MARCOM Gold Award.

About the Houston Safari Club Foundation
The Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve the sport of hunting through education, conservation, and the promotion of our hunting heritage. HSCF has awarded 646 scholarships totaling $2.92 million. HSCF conducts youth outdoor education programs, vocational training, hunter education, and field experiences throughout the year. HSCF has provided more than $4 million in grants for wildlife, habitat, and various hunter-funded conservation initiatives. HSCF is an independent organization, is not affiliated with Safari Club International (SCI) or its affiliates and is not a chapter or affiliate of any other organization. Visit our website at wehuntwegive.org or call 713.623.8844 for more information. HSCF. We hunt. We give.

The Open Season Sportsman’s Expo welcomes leading industry brands KUIU and Moultrie Mobile as official Gate Prize Contest Sponsors for each event in 2023.

At each Expo, attendees can enter to win door prizes by scanning QR codes, located throughout the venue at each event. Moultrie Mobile will award state-of-the-art Moultrie Mobile Edge cameras. KUIU will be awarding a one-time $500 gift card at the last Expo of the year.

The March portion of the 2023 Open Season Sportsman’s Expo series opens at the Overland Park Convention Center in Kansas (March 10-12), continues at the Ohio State Fairgrounds Columbus, Ohio (March 17-19), and concludes in Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in the Wisconsin Dells (March 24-26).

KUIU designs the world’s most innovative performance hunting gear that pushes the limits of ultralight weight and technology. KUIU develops jackets, pants, vests, packs, shorts, gloves, socks, headgear, and a variety of other accessories and equipment for hunting in all species and terrain.

Moultrie Mobile produced the first cellular tracking camera of its kind. Moultrie Mobile was born to perfect the process, to offer hunting enthusiasts everywhere a more rewarding experience season after season. With Moultrie Mobile’s cellular trail camera technology, hunters can monitor their favorite spots from the convenience of a mobile app.

Open Season Sportsman’s Expo events encompass all hunting/outdoor activities during open season time periods, including: Deer, Turkey, Hunting, Fishing, Outdoors, Bows, Ammunition, Tackle, Off-Road, boating and camping.

The Expos are filled with the latest products, gear, and equipment for the hunting, fishing, and outdoor enthusiast. Industry experts and celebrities will continue to play key roles in the seminar series at the Open Season Sportsman’s Expo. Each Expo will provide the unique opportunity to meet and learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the outdoor industry, along with the opportunity to try out the newest products and purchase special show deals. Deer measuring and scoring will also continue to be a key component of the Expos.

For more information on the Open Season Sportsman’s Expo Series and for exhibitors to reserve a booth, visit www.openseasonsportsmansexpo.com.

TrueTimber is proud to congratulate Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 9 JR Motorsports Bass Pro Shops car, TrueTimber, Black Rifle Coffee Company, on being named the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series Most Popular Driver.

Gragson, who will compete full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2023, had a landmark year with eight wins. A record four-game winning streak in the month of September along with 1,010 laps led and a series-high 21 top-five finishes kept him atop the standings all season.

“This has been an incredible partnership with Noah and the team at JR Motorsports along with our friends at Bass Pro Shops and Black Rifle Coffee,” said TrueTimber CEO Rusty Sellars. “I cannot congratulate Noah enough on yet another achievement in his young career. Noah brings so much energy to every race and has an incredible ability to engage the fans. What an exciting end to this season and we look forward to what the future holds for Noah.”

Gragson’s No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet has carried the trio of sponsors of Bass Pro Shops, TrueTimber and Black Rifle Coffee Company since a season-opening victory at Daytona International Speedway in 2020. His career continues to build momentum with a fifth-place finish in the 2020 NXS standings, third in 2021 and second in 2022 after challenging for the championship in the season finale at Phoenix Raceway.

To learn more about the entire TrueTimber product line and to view all available patterns, visit TrueTimber.com. Details on future product releases can be found on the TrueTimber Facebook and Instagram pages.

About TrueTimber

Founded in 2005, TrueTimber is headquartered in Inman, South Carolina, and is the most realistic and performance-driven camo brand in the industry. TrueTimber offers a wide variety of clothing and accessories, featuring a variety of distinctive camo patterns that blend seamlessly with its surroundings. The company spends countless hours researching, testing, and finding new technologies to produce the most effective and realistic camouflage patterns possible. TrueTimber products can be found at retailers throughout the United States and Canada, and it continues to be one of the fastest growing camo companies in the world. To learn more about TrueTimber, visit TrueTimber.com.

Built to be tough and reliable, the Bond Arms® Stinger RS ​​pistol makes everyday carry a breeze. This double barrel pistol is constructed of quality stainless steel for unmatched durability. The Stinger RS ​​is paired with tough nylon grips that provide a positive grip that’s meaningless to carry, and rubber grips for added comfort and shooting time at the range. The new, much slimmer design compared to its predecessor on the Stinger makes this stainless steel version better for concealed carry. Wherever you take this pistol, you’ll have comfort and safety by your side.

Weighing in at just 16oz overall, Bond Arms developed the Stinger RS ​​to be light enough for everyday wear while retaining the fit and finish Bond Arms is famous for. This pistol provides plenty of firepower while keeping recoil manageable for shootability in a lightweight firearm and is offered in 9mm, .380 ACP, and .38 Special.

Safety features include a cross-bolt safety, ricochet hammer, and retractable firing pins. The Stinger is a comfortable and functional weapon that gun enthusiasts at all experience levels can appreciate. Carrying feel is enhanced with a slimmer frame than the original Bond Arms Stinger.

Whether it’s corrosive salt spray on the shoreline, hard days working in nature’s harshest elements, or just pounding around the kitchen, the stainless steel Stinger RS ​​is tough enough for the job and slim enough. like to be comfortably by your side anywhere. If firearms collectors are looking for a durable, lightweight, and comfortable EDC double-barrel pistol that packs a punch, the Stinger RS ​​will end your search.

RS Stinger Characteristic:

• Stainless Steel Rough Series Style Cylinder
• Stainless steel structure with rough series finish
• rebound hammer
• retractable firing pins
• Cross Bolt Safety
• It comes with standard rubber grips and a slimmer set of nylon grips.

RS Stinger Specs:

• 16 ounce weight
• Caliber options are 9MM, .380ACP, or .38 Special
• 3 in. Barrel
• MSRP – $279

BOND ARMS, INC. is located in Granbury, Texas and manufactures the award-winning Bond Arms Derringer – the best in double barrel protection. Originally organized under the Texas Armory name, the company was incorporated as Bond Arms in 1995 with the idea that the Remington Model 95 over-under, single-action derringer could be converted from an Old West anachronism into a reliable modern pistol. The barrel and frame were redesigned to safely fire modern calibers and the entire pistol is constructed entirely of stainless steel. This makes for a pistol that is strong and durable.

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Weighing only one-fifth the weight of a typical boat battery system, the M3265-36 38.4V 65Ah Lithium-Ion Trolling Battery from Lithium Pros allows anglers to dramatically reduce the weight of their boats for achieve speed and fuel efficiency, and the versatility to fish. shallow areas.

The BCI Group GC12 sized battery weighs 39.2 lbs. but provides as much pulling power as three traditional 76 lbs. Group 31 220RC batteries. Its 152 minutes of reserve is enough for a full day of use with a typical trolling motor. The use of an optional integrated DC charger further expands the battery’s capabilities by generating power from the outboard’s charging system.

Trolling motors are essential for navigating fishing waters and maintaining position in the current without the noise and interruption of an outboard motor. Lithium-ion batteries are ideal deep-cycle power sources for trolling motors. Smaller and lighter than traditional lead-acid batteries, lithium-ion batteries charge faster, run longer on a charge, and typically last up to ten years, while lead-acid batteries typically last about three years.

Rated at 65 amp hours or 2496 watt hours, the M3265-36 battery provides a total of 152 minutes of standby power, enough for a full day of fishing in one location, assuming a 50% Minn Kota motor. power and duty cycle (use); higher settings, wind or current could affect this estimate. At 12.9 x 10.5 x 7.1”, the M3265-36 takes up the same footprint as a Group 31 battery but is 1.5” taller. Fits in most marine battery trays.

Recreational and competitive anglers know that a lighter boat means more access to the best waters and more fish brought to the boat. The M3265-36 Lithium-Ion Trolling Battery fills the need, saving weight, space and cost in the long run through modern battery technology.

M3265-36 Features

• Weighs ⅕ the number of typical bass boat batteries
• BCI Group GC12 size battery
• Provides the towing power of three traditional 76 lb. Group 31 220RC batteries
• Full day of use with a typical trolling motor
• useful life of 10 years
• fast charging time

M3265-36 Specifications

• 38.4V
• 65 ah
• 2496 watt-hours
• 152 minute reserve
• 12.9 x 10.5 x 7.1”
• 39.2 pounds
• MSRP – $2,899.00

About Lithium Professionals

Lithium Pros was founded in 2011 and is focused on building lithium-ion batteries for the specific purpose of replacing lead-acid batteries for use in demanding applications. They strive to uphold the ideals spelled out in their mission statement: “Through constant innovation, create high-power lithium-ion battery packs that are safe, easy to install, and start an engine like nothing else.”

For more information please visit
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Passionate fishermen don’t think a little rain should get in the way of a day on the water, even if it’s blowing sideways. Thus, Huk’s Gunwale Collection offers easy-to-pack rainwear that keeps the elements at bay without a hefty price tag.

Huk’s Gunwale Rainwear Collection provides serious performance in the nastiest of conditions. At the heart of each garment is a windproof and waterproof fabric, so it withstands the worst of Mother Nature’s wrath, yet is porous enough to allow moisture from the inside to escape to the outside of the material. The exterior of the fabric features a durable, water-resistant finish that stands up to driving rain. Like all of Huk’s premium rainwear, the Gunwale Collection features fully taped seams to remain wind and waterproof. An internal lining wicks moisture into the membrane and away from the body. Combined, all of these layers stop water in its tracks.

Every garment in the Gunwale line is built with top of the line features to keep anglers dry and fish longer. The adjustable hood offers excellent visibility and keeps rain and spray out of your face during the toughest rides. When activity peaks, integrated underarm zippers help shed excess heat and keep sweat to a minimum. An elasticated waist, waterproof leg zip and zip fly give the pants easy on/off access. Storm flaps provide additional protection for zippers to help keep gear dry. Best of all, each piece packs into its pocket for easy storage, ensuring it doesn’t take up too much space on board.

Anglers trust Huk’s waterproof clothing to keep the elements at bay so they can focus on what’s important: fishing. The Gunwale Collection offers great performance in an easy to store package, all at an affordable price.

Gunwale Waterproof Jacket Features:

• 100% nylon.
• 2.5 Construction of layers
• wind and waterproof
• Fully taped seams.
• storm flaps
• Zipped hand pockets
• well zippers
• adjustable hood
• adjustable hem
• packable pocket

Overboard raincoat:

• Solid: Black and Huk Blue
• Pattern: Running Lakes Overcast Gray
• Solid MSRP: $110.00 (3XL + $10), Printed MSRP: $120.00 (3XL + 10)

Borda Pants Features:

• 100% nylon.
• 2.5 Construction of layers
• wind and waterproof
• Fully taped seams.
• Waterproof zipper on the legs.
• Zipped hand pockets
• elastic waist
• packable pocket

Outboard pants:

• Colors: Black
• MSRP: $110.00 (3XL + $10)

Marolina Outdoor Inc. was founded to provide a deeply rooted product experience across all outdoor categories. Our innovative designs and technology-focused products create the foundation for our authentic outdoor apparel. Huk clothing represents a fresh take on and unique understanding of the needs of fishing, offering functional styles that appeal to anglers of all ages. NOMAD is motivated to provide quality clothing so hunters can maximize their hunting experiences and provide sustenance regardless of the size of the game or where their activities take them.

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WWW.HUKGEAR.COM