Author: Adam Back

New Competition Scope Delivers Class-Leading Optimum Performance

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – December 8, 2022 – bushnell^®, an industry leader in performance optics, announces the introduction of the Match Pro ED 5-30×56 FFP riflescope. Building on the success of the original Match Pro, the new improved version offers both experienced and developing shooters premium performance and optical features.

From hardcore rimfire shooters to long-range precision, the Bushnell Match Pro ED offers best-in-class optical performance built around a 56mm Prime ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lens with EXO Barrier coating for protection from the elements. This glass extracts every ounce of sharpness and contrast without lens blur or color fringing.

The Match Pro ED elevates the legacy of the original Match Pro by surpassing the wish list of standard features received from its fervent fan base. The magnification ratio has been increased to provide a more versatile range from 5x to 30x, while the main tube diameter has been increased up to 34mm to achieve a 30 MIL (103 MOA) elevation range. Both turrets now lock while the elevation turret has an integral Easy Set zero stop and 2-stage pop-up rev indicator. The fully featured elevation turret ensures the shooter knows what revolution they are in and instills repeatable back-to-zero confidence.

“The new Match Pro ED has taken all the feedback we get from consumers, whether it be discussing online or at various events, and turned it into a one-of-a-kind rifle scope,” said Jim Bruno, president of Vista Outdoor Hunting. and Shooting Accessories. . “We did everything we could to exceed consumer expectations while developing a long-range, versatile optic that truly is in a class of its own.”

The Match Pro ED also improves upon the original Match Pro with an updated lighting package, including 11 brightness settings with alternate shut-off intervals and a 6-hour auto-off timer to increase battery life. The new DM2 reticle, based on the very popular Deploy MIL, has been upgraded to a .2 MIL-GRID style reticle and is sharp and detailed against a variety of backgrounds. Although rated for center fire, the scope’s adjustable short-range 15-yard parallax side focus also makes it ideal for rimfire plinking, as well as NRL22 and PRS Rimfire competition.

Featuring a removable 3-position power shifter that can be configured for left- or right-handed shooters, the Match Pro ED can be tailored to fit anyone. The scope also includes a removable lens hood and front internal threads for mounting third party accessories.

Shooters who choose Match Pro ED get class-leading optical quality at an MSRP of just $699.99. For more information on the Match Pro ED 5-30×56 FFP riflescope or to view Bushnell’s complete line of optics, visit Bushnell.com.

About Bushnell – Built for the Chase

Bushnell, a Vista Outdoor brand, has been the industry leader in high-performance sports optics for over 70 years. Our guiding principle is to provide the highest quality, most reliable and affordable sports optical products on the market. And our commitment to excellent customer service and strong retail partnerships is unmatched. Bushnell boasts leading market share across all sports optics categories, and our products have consistently won design and performance awards. Our product lines enhance the enjoyment of every outdoor activity, from spectator sports, nature study, hunting, fishing and bird watching to stargazing. For news and information, visit www.bushnell.com or follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/bushnell_official/ and Facebook at www.facebook.com/bushnell.

Fort Worth, Texas (December 9, 2022) – Alliance Consumer Group has delivered numerous new products throughout 2022. With the holidays just around the corner, ACG staff have compiled a list of their favorite products throughout the year and presented it as a gift guide Christmas decorations to give shoppers a head start on the holiday season.

From individual products to carefully thought-out packages, gift shopping is a doddle with products from TRUE and NEBO for Santa to take down the chimney.

For the outdoorsman in the family, TRUE has brought two kits to market: the Swift Edge Filleting Kit and the Hunt Processing Kit. Both packages offer practical and much-needed tools for any outdoorsman’s weekend pack.

The Three-Blade Fish Fillet Kit features TRUE’s patented SWIFT EDGE two-step blade replacement system and a strong TPR handle. It features three replaceable fillet blades. The 5Cr13 stainless steel blades offer excellent hardness while maintaining a good sharp edge.

TRUE’s versatile Hunt Processing Kit also features SWIFT EDGE’s patented two-step blade replacement system and a strong TPR handle. It comes with four replaceable blades and is compatible with any replaceable blade from the TRUE Fish Filet Kit.

Both feature a molded sheath, integrated clip and sharpening bar, and a durable nylon storage wrap for convenient transport.

Home is a welcome sanctuary, but winter weather requires family members to prepare for anything. NEBO’s 5-Piece Emergency Kit offers extensive lighting and solar recharging options for lights and electronics.

The 5-piece emergency kit comes with a Galileo Air 1000 collapsible flashlight, Torchy 2K flashlight, MYCRO 400 headlamp, and solar charger power bank, all fitting into a custom-molded case that stores neatly under the driver’s seat. A vehicle .

NEBO also provides plenty of bright, convenient lighting for putting together new presents in the studio. The SLIM 1200+ is a popular favorite for gaming parents.

The SLIM 1200+ is a powerful, compact, stylish, rechargeable light that illuminates any area with 1200 lumens of brightness, providing an exceptionally bright, even beam of light while fitting comfortably in your pocket. It features a magnetic pocket clip and a powerful magnetic base that provides convenient, hands-free lighting in almost any situation.

For complete holiday gift guides for NEBO and TRUE, visit:

NEBO URL: https://nebo.acgbrands.com/en_US/staff-picks.html

TRUE URL: https://true.acgbrands.com/en_US/staff-picks.html

ABOUT NEBO:

At NEBO, we believe that breakthroughs and big ideas always require unconventional thinking. Having sold over 30 million of the world’s best-selling lines of innovative and easy-to-use flashlights and tools, we never stop creating. We expand the possibilities for our consumers by offering more than the brightest lights on the market. At NEBO, we continually innovate to offer the highest quality LED lighting products at the best price so you can keep making and doing. We exist to bring light to what you do. Visit us at www.nebo.acgbrands.com

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MADISON, Wisconsin. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the recipients of the Urban Forestry Grant Program for the 2023 grant year. The program helps fund projects consistent with state and national goals for increase the canopy of urban forests.

The Urban Forestry Grant Program had nearly $700,000 in grant funding, with $419,860 in state funding and an additional $273,512 in federal funding. A dollar-for-dollar matching puts the estimated total cost of these projects at $1.5 million. In total, 58 applications were selected for funding, with awards ranging from $2,106 to $25,000.

Eight additional applicants may also receive funding in a second round in spring 2023 if funds set aside for the Catastrophic Storm Grant Program are not needed during the winter months.

There were two types of grants available for this application cycle, regular and startup. Regular grants award up to $25,000 to support new and innovative projects that will develop sustainable urban and community forestry programs. Starter Grants are streamlined grants available to communities wanting to start or restart an urban forestry program and are competitive cost shares of up to $5,000.

Urban tree canopies provide benefits such as local heat mitigation, removal of air, water, and soil pollutants, and improved mental health. The urban forest encompasses trees on both public and private property. Priorities for the 2023 grant cycle include, but are not limited to, projects that:

• Increase the capacity of local municipal partners to scale up their urban forestry program
• Increase the capacity of all local partners to provide continuous urban forestry finance, services and markets
• Benefit multiple communities
• Use existing urban tree inventories

The list of selected grant recipients is available on the DNR Urban Forestry Grant home page.

The Nebraska bighorn sheep hunting season ended Dec. 6 when a hunter from the far east of the state tagged his tag, one of two permits issued for the season.

Todd Nordeen, manager of big game and disease research for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission that oversees the hunting program, said each of the two rams caught this year was a mature adult with fully curled antlers. Both were harvested in the Wildcat Hills of the Panhandle.

Denton’s Jerry Fischer bagged his ram on a 6-mile hike on December 6, his second day of hunting. He got his permit from a lottery of 3,904 applicants.

The other hunter, Kevin Small, caught his ram on his fourth day of the chase, December 2. He won the permit for it at an auction in February at the annual banquet for the Iowa Chapter of the North American Wild Sheep Foundation.

The sheep mark the 31st and 32nd harvest in Nebraska since the Game and Parks hunting program began in 1998.

The number of Nebraska bighorn sheep permits available each year is based on the state population of the species, especially mature rams, as determined during monitoring by Game and Parks staff. To date, permits have been limited to one or two hunters most years, with several years allowing no harvest at all.

Nebraska has built a reputation for producing trophy-size rams for those lucky enough to get a permit. The hunts not only provide a rare experience and rare table fare, but have been vital to bighorn sheep conservation in Nebraska. About $2 million has been raised through lottery applications and auctions to fund research and reintroduction efforts for the species.

Permit winners are assisted by Game and Parks staff and receive meals and lodging at Fort Robinson State Park.

Bighorn sheep reintroduction efforts in Nebraska began in the 1980s, an attempt to remedy the unregulated hunting, habitat loss, and disease that led to their extirpation from the state in the late 19th century. The Nebraska bighorn sheep population is approximately over 300 rams, ewes, and lambs on both Wildcat Hills and Pine Ridge.

More information about the hunting program and how to apply for the permit lottery can be found at Outdoornebraska.org/bighornsheeplottery.

Public access to adjoining public lands via corner crossing is demonstrably legal, BHA maintains

CHEYENNE, Wyoming – Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has filed an amicus brief in a high-profile public access case that the US District Court for Wyoming is expected to hear this summer. The judgment in the case, Iron Bar Holdings v. Bradly Cape et al., could help establish the legality of a means of accessing public land known as “corner crossing,” the act of moving from one corner of a parcel of public land to another, potentially opening up access to millions of acres in 11 states across the West.

Public lands may be inaccessible because they are “landlocked,” surrounded by private lands where there is no right-of-way, public road, or public footpath. In the fall of 2021, four non-resident hunters received citations in Carbon County. Wyoming, for trespassing. The four hunters never touched private land — they used a ladder to cross between adjoining corners of BLM-managed public land.

In its brief, the BHA contends that the plaintiff in this case “cannot secure for itself the value of the public land interspersed with its property by threat of trespass, as the government and its licensees (the public) have the same right to gain access to their lands.

As the basis for its position, the BHA relies on the Illegal Enclosures Act, passed by Congress in the late 1800s to resolve the range wars that broke out between ranchers and farmers over access to and use of land in the West, as well as the cases that interpret that law. The UIA outlines broad prescriptions against the fencing of public land, emphasizing that “no person, by force, threat, intimidation, fencing or enclosure, or any other unlawful means, shall prevent or obstruct…any person from peacefully entering…any public land.” public lands… or impede or obstruct the free passage or transit on or through public lands”.

As early as 1897, the Supreme Court held that the UIA protects corner junctions as a means for members of the public to access public lands. In the years since, federal courts have continued to apply the UIA to prevent private landowners from prohibiting crossing corners from public land onto public land. As an example, in 1988 a Federal Circuit Court held that the “UIA proscribes illegal venues; compounds are illegal when they deny access to public land for ‘lawful purposes.’” That decision upheld a lower court’s finding that “free passage of hunters and their game is a lawful purpose for which the public may seek access to public land.”

Absent the UIA protections, “a barrier would be erected encompassing many thousands of acres of public land, impassable except as prescribed by [landowners]”explained another Circuit Court decision from the turn of the 20th century. “Not even a lone rider could make his way without trespassing,” the court explained, holding that trespassing threats could not be used to prevent corner crossing under the UIA.

The BHA brief also argues that the UIA takes precedence over conflicting state laws. “Federal law, not state law, governs the question of whether private land owners can avoid turning corners,” the BHA brief reads. “The UIA reflects the exercise of Congressional police power to reduce nuisances by landowners who bar access to public lands at street corners, overriding concerns of competing state laws.”

“A landowner with half ownership of one corner has no right to restrict public access by the owner of the other half of the corner, that is, the federal government and, by extension, the people of the United States of America. America,” he said. Land Tawney, president and CEO of the BHA.

“BHA members depend on access to public land and water to pursue our passions,” Tawney continued, “and therefore we are deeply committed to solving corner crossing issues.”

The BHA’s Wyoming chapter has risen up to defend the four hunters, raising funds (currently over $115,000) for their legal defense. Thousands of BHA members and supporters have also pledged their support for corner crossing and the ability for members of the public to legally access US public lands.

“Since the BHA was founded around a campfire nearly 20 years ago, we have been proud to fight for the values ​​of public land hunters and fishermen,” Tawney stated, “and are committed to ensuring that access to our public lands and waters is freely available to all of us. We thank the court for its decision to grant our motion to participate in the proceedings, and we strongly believe that we can offer unique information and perspectives that can help the court as it considers the issues presented in this case.”

Read onX’s Corner-Locked Report for a breakdown of corner crossing data.

For more information on BHA’s position in Iron Bar Holdings vs. Bradly Cape et al, read the full report.

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia— iSportsman.net has previously served as a home page for the bases we proudly support, listing all iSportsman DoD-managed locations and administrative contact information while providing a simple, non-interactive map. In mid-December, iSportsman will improve its website to offer users a modern, understandable and interactive experience. iSportsmanX is one of the many new features that will be available on the redesigned iSportsman website.

iSportsmanX is a new free service available to both iSportsman users and the public. It is a search optimization tool created specifically to return results about outdoor activities. Inspired by the nomadic lifestyle of service members and their families, iSportsmanX is designed to reconnect those who are always on the go with the outdoor communities they enjoy.

With iSportsmanX, users can identify what activities are available in a given area. For example, duck hunters can use iSportsmanX to see if their new station offers group blind rentals, while ATV enthusiasts can find trails to use near their base. For hiking, hunting, horseback riding, water sports and more, iSportsmanX will give users a better awareness of the outdoor opportunities on offer at their current location or destination.

iSportsmanX and the dot-net site redesign are just the latest solutions iSportsman is creating for the more than 500,000 users it serves. To unify the activities of the full suite of iSportsman services, such as iSportsmanGX, which has served the US military in all branches since 2009, and iSportsmanARX, which launched in 2022 to provide high-quality service to public hunters and land owners, iSportsmanX will be a comprehensive solution. Search tool for all branches of the military, veterans, civilians, and others.

iSportsman is currently seeking participants for its open beta test of the iSportsmanX service. Follow this link to receive an email notification when iSportsmanX goes live and to provide feedback on activities you’re interested in finding.
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 provided SaaS and custom solutions to meet the needs of large-scale recreational programs for over 12 years and currently manages permit sales, access control, reporting and plus for more than 10.6 million acres of forests, fields, trails and waterways worldwide. the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii. Visit isportsman.com for more information.

Easily download the latest US maps directly to your Garmin device over Wi-Fi

OLATHE, Kan./December 7, 2022 – Garmin^{(NYSE: GRMN) today announced its new collection of maps, Outdoor Maps+. This subscription-based platform gives users access to premium United States map content through a single annual purchase. Complementing the preloaded map features on Garmin devices, Outdoor Maps+ includes premium elevation contours, property names and boundaries for public/private land types, as well as other enhanced map content. Featuring the most up-to-date Garmin maps available for download directly to a Garmin device over Wi-Fi®Knowing and navigating your environment has never been easier.}

“Garmin is known for its industry-leading maps, and we are proud to now offer customers our most robust mapping content in an easily accessible package through Outdoor Maps+. This collection is significant value for customers because it bundles many of our most sought-after data sets into a single purchase that is always up-to-date, eliminating the need for multiple purchases or worries of out-of-date mapping,” said Dan. Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of global consumer sales. “When it comes to outdoor adventures like hiking, biking, hunting and exploring, having the most accurate and up-to-date information is critical, and the new Outdoor Maps+ gives customers the content they need to explore more and gain a better understanding. of their surroundings.”

A one-year subscription to Outdoor Maps+ includes:

• Regularly updated map data for all 50 US states.
• Downloadable photorealistic images for a high-resolution aerial perspective
• Elevation contours with high-density premium TOPO maps and detailed shoreline maps of inland lakes, rivers, and streams
• State plat maps with parcel boundaries and owner names to see where tracts of land are divided
• Maps of public lands including federal and state property, including national wildlife refuges, state and national parks, waterfowl product areas, and wildlife management areas, so users better understand where they are venturing or if they are still They are on public land.
• Multi-species game management unit limits where applicable
• Access to the latest 24,000 quadrant names from the US Geological Survey (USGS), as well as Townships and Ranges from the Bureau of Land Management

Outdoor Maps+ subscriptions are currently available for download on Montana® 700, 700i and 750i devices for an annual price of $49.99. For a full overview of Outdoor Maps+ features, click here.

Designed inside for life outside, Garmin products have revolutionized the lives of adventurers, athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing products that enhance experiences and enrich lives, Garmin believes that every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to surpass yesterday.

For more information, visit the Garmin Virtual Newsroom, email our press team, connect with @garminoutdoor on social media, or follow our adventures at garmin.com/blog.

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ANOKA, Minnesota – December 9, 2022 – Federal Team shooters Derrick Mein, Caitlin Connor and Vincent Hancock continued America’s streak of Trap and Skeet medals at the 2022 ISSF President’s Cup in Cairo, Egypt, November 28-December 4.

World champion shooter Caitlin Connor won a gold medal after beating Martina Bartolomei of Italy in the gold medal match. She was ranked fourth in the world in the Women’s Skeet prior to the event. Connor also took home the Golden Target award at this event.

Champion shooter, 2021 US Olympic Team member and top ranked male shooter Derrick Mein earned a silver medal in the event after facing Josip Glasnovic of Croatia in the gold medal match.

Vincent Hancock, the number one ranked men’s Skeet shooter, won bronze in the event. Hancock is a three-time Olympic gold medalist. He also recently won the 2022 National Skeet Championship.

“We are extremely proud of the stellar performance of these three brand ambassadors at this prestigious global event,” said Federal Ammunition Vice President of Marketing Jason Nash. “Their accomplishments reflect Federal’s dedication to quality products and shooting sports. We look forward to more podium success from them and all the sponsored shooters in the Federal Team.”

For more information on Gold Medal and Top Gun target loads that offer a competitive advantage, visit www.federalpremium.com.