Author: Adam Back

EDGEFIELD, SC — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon honored the National Wild Turkey Federation and celebrated its 50th anniversary with a proclamation at the state capitol building in Cheyenne on July 17.

“We are grateful for this recognition,” said Joan Eisemann, president of the NWTF’s Wyoming state chapter. “It wouldn’t be possible without all the dedicated chapter volunteers who have helped us grow and continue our mission.”

The proclamation, in part, reads:

“…WHEREAS, the National Wild Turkey Federation is the largest and longest-serving non-governmental management partner of the USDA Forest Service, conserving habitat on National Forest System Lands for more than 40 years and heavily involved in the development and implementation of the USDA Wildfire Crisis Strategy,

NOW, THEREFORE, I, MARK GORDON, Governor of the State of Wyoming, acknowledge and celebrate the 50th^he Anniversary of the National Wild Turkey Federation and salute the organization, its chapters, and members across the United States for their tremendous efforts to advance scientific, state-led wildlife management and the conservation of America’s wild turkey and its habitat. We wish the National Wild Turkey Federation, its members and chapters the best for the future as they continue to fulfill their mission by working beyond land tenure lines at the landscape scale to increase clean and abundant water, healthy forests and wildlife habitat, resilient communities and strong recreational opportunities across the country…”

“The Wyoming State Chapter thanks Governor Gordon for recognizing our 50th Anniversary,” said Marica Polhamus, a member of the NWTF National Board of Directors. “We are grateful for this recognition and proud of our success. Wyoming’s devoted volunteers aspire to grow our hunting legacy and maintain our mission for many decades to come.”

The NWTF policy team and its volunteer leadership are working with state legislatures across the country to pass similar measures this year that enshrine the NWTF’s legacy and mission in state law.

Learn more about the policy and advocacy work of the NWTF.

About the National Wild Turkey Federation

Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested more than half a billion dollars in wildlife conservation and has conserved or improved more than 22 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. The organization continues to advance wildlife conservation, forest resiliency, and robust recreational opportunities across the US by working beyond borders at the landscape scale.

2023 is the 50th of the NWTF^he Anniversary and an opportunity to push the organization’s mission into the future while honoring its rich history. for his 50^he Anniversary, the NWTF has set six ambitious goals: positively impact 1 million acres of wildlife habitat; raise $500,000 for wild turkey research; increase membership to 250,000 members; dedicate $1 million to education and outreach programs; raise $5 million to invest in technology and the people of NWTF; and raise $5 million to build a $50 million endowment for the future. Learn how you can help us achieve these lofty goals.

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EDGEFIELD, SC — The NWTF is continuing its challenge cost-share agreement with the USDA Forest Service on Vermont’s Green Mountain National Forest.

The NWTF challenge cost-share agreement with Green Mountain National Forest dates back two decades. Over the years, collaborative efforts have resulted in hundreds of acres of wild turkey habitat improvements and overall biodiversity enhancement throughout the national forest.

The GMNF has a Land and Resource Management Plan that sets a goal for up to 5% of the forest to be managed as permanent upland openings. Achieving that goal is complex, and that’s where the NWTF steps in to partner with the Forest Service and support their management priorities while creating great habitat for wildlife.

“One of Green Mountain National Forest’s whole forest composition goals is to maintain and restore the quality, quantity and distribution of habitats that produce viable and sustainable populations of desirable native and non-native plants and wildlife,” said Scott Wixsom, Forest Service biological technician.

Maintenance of these forest objectives is accomplished through management techniques such as planting pollinator-friendly grasses, using equipment to cover undesirable woody vegetation, and prescribed burning to open up the understory and let in sunlight. On the Green Mountain National Forest, much of this work is done specifically to create and manage clearings for wildlife.

Typically ranging from 5 to 20 acres, wildlife openings are relatively small openings in the forest that offer diversity to the forest composition. Ongoing maintenance prevents undesirable vegetation from gradually regrowing openings back into mature forest, where more expensive solutions and mechanized equipment are required to revitalize the opening to the desired condition.

The Pike Hollow project near Stratton, Vermont, is a recent demonstration of the restoration of a reforested opening in early successional habitat and the cyclical work required to maintain it.

In 2019, the NWTF and the Forest Service collaborated to restore a 10-acre forest opening. Initially large management efforts were required. A “brontosaurus” mulching attachment and an excavator were used to fell the trees. The team efficiently reduced an 8-inch-diameter tree into wood chips.

The project site was followed up with controlled burns in the spring of 2023 and the results have been exceptional.

“We do a lot of prescribed burns for the benefit of wildlife and maintenance of wildlife openings,” said Robert Goulding, assistant fire management officer for the Green Mountain National Forest Service. “Our goals are to maintain openings for wildlife in an early to mid-successional habitat type, reduce thatch cover and soil fuels to promote grass, berry and forb responses, encourage pollinator habitat, and in doing so, also reduce our hazardous fuel load within burned units, making them less susceptible to unwanted wildfires.”

In addition to the benefits Goulding noted, using prescribed burns as a management tool provides wild turkeys with the essential feeding and breeding habitat they need to raise poults year after year.

“When we create clearings in the woods, we are diversifying the habitat types for wild turkeys,” said Matt DiBona, NWTF New England district biologist. “While wild turkeys need mature trees to perch on and dense vegetation to evade predators, they also rely on the benefits of open forests. The native herbaceous and herbaceous vegetation promoted by our management efforts makes great nesting habitat for chickens. What’s more, it attracts insects, and this is very important when you consider that wild poults require an almost entirely insect-based diet for the first two weeks after hatching. The low-growing vegetation also allows small poults to feed and remain hidden from predators.”

Through the partnership with the Green Mountain National Forest, the NWTF has impacted hundreds of acres that are essential to wild turkeys, while improving overall biodiversity. It would not happen without the collaboration.

“Our partnership with NWTF allows us to raise awareness of the importance of providing critical wildlife habitat through direct, hands-on outreach and management with local chapters,” Wixsom said. “Our partnership has allowed each of us to leverage funds through grants, donations, and national agreements, allowing us to put funds directly into practices on the ground. NWTF biologists also provide technical expertise and support in project planning and implementation. During large-scale land management public meetings, the NWTF has worked diligently as a liaison between private landowners and the Green Mountain National Forest as we strive to meet our collective habitat goals.”

About the National Wild Turkey Federation

Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested more than half a billion dollars in wildlife conservation and has conserved or improved more than 22 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. The organization continues to advance wildlife conservation, forest resiliency, and robust recreational opportunities across the US by working beyond borders at the landscape scale.

2023 is the 50th of the NWTF ^he anniversary and an opportunity to push the organization’s mission into the future while honoring its rich history. for his 50 ^he anniversary, the NWTF has set six ambitious goals: positively impact 1 million acres of wildlife habitat; raise $500,000 for wild turkey research; increase membership to 250,000 members; dedicate $1 million to education and outreach programs; raise $5 million to invest in technology and the people of NWTF; and raise $5 million to build a $50 million endowment for the future. Find out how you can help us achieve these lofty goals.

Teressa Bellissimo of the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, in 1964, originally relegated to the background in a pot for chicken broth. Teressa Bellissimo of the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, served a simple creation of fried wings, butter and hot sauce to hers, her son Dominic, and hers, friends of hers from college. They liked them so much that they added them to the menu the next day. No one knew that her simple new wing dish would change the culinary world forever.

This coming Saturday, July 29, which was proclaimed National Chicken Wing Day by Mayor Stan Makowski in 1977, grab some wings and a package of Hi Mountain Seasonings chicken wings and celebrate this culinary creation. Hi Mountain Seasonings makes it easy with their perfect chicken pack that includes Game Bird & Poultry Brine, Bleu Cheese dip, Sweet Honey Marinade, Buffalo Wings Marinade, Western Style Trail Dust, Cajun Cowboy, and Pineapple Sriracha Bacon Seasoning. It is perfect for preparing a wide variety of wings on this special day or at any time. You can fry, grill, bake or smoke your wings to celebrate the occasion and the sauces will put a creative and flavorful spin on your wings.

Wings have become one of the most popular foods in the United States. In fact, more than 27 billion wings are consumed each year. They’re the perfect party, appetizer or potluck treat and with the Hi Mountain Seasonings Chicken Wing Pack, making the perfect wing requires very little prep. For Western-style seasonings, simply brush the wings with a little olive oil and season to taste then fry, grill, bake or smoke until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Serve with the Hi Mountain Seasonings Blue Cheese Dip that is part of this package or visit the Hi Mountain Seasonings website for a variety of other dips that are perfect for wings.

The new Chicken Wing Pack has everything you need to celebrate National Wing Day and future parties, small gatherings, and last-minute guests. Quick and easy to prepare, and extraordinarily delicious, the Chicken Wing Pack includes everything you need to be prepared to entertain an intimate group or large crowd. With a savings of 20 percent, it has a suggested retail price of $32.39. Individual items can be purchased for a suggested retail price of $3.99 – $9.99. For more information on the Hi Mountain Seasonings Chicken Wing Pack, visit www.himtnjerky.com.

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SMYRNA, GA. – July 6, 2023 During the month of June, we promoted National Gun Safety Month to help those who own and use firearms understand the importance of why firearm safety should not be taken lightly, on or off the shooting range.

Throughout National Safety Month, we’ve provided tips on how to properly and safely handle, maintain and store a firearm, as well as how to take proactive steps by sharing safety resources and fostering a culture of safety. “We know that firearms can be unforgiving – mistakes in handling and storing them can have a huge impact on all of us and change our lives forever, which is why it is a crucial goal for us at GLOCK to raise awareness, in hopes of expanding everyone’s understanding of the importance of firearms safety,” says Josh Dorsey, Vice President of GLOCK, Inc.

As firearms safety and education remain the number one priority at GLOCK, National Safety Month is an opportunity for us to connect with firearms enthusiasts and owners to encourage them to commit to following firearm safety rules when taking the safety pledge.

GLOCK is committed to spreading the word about firearm safety and making it a priority to encourage all firearms owners to do the same. To find out how you can commit to gun safety #FollowTheFour or share the message to educate othersvisit followthefour.com

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About GLOCK, Inc.

GLOCK is a world leading manufacturer of firearms. The simple and safe design of GLOCK’s polymer-based pistols revolutionized the firearms industry and made GLOCK pistols a favorite of military and law enforcement agencies around the world and among pistol owners. In 2023, GLOCK celebrated its 37th Anniversary in the U.S. Renowned for featuring three safety devices, GLOCK pistols offer users of all walks of life confidence they can count on. GLOCK, Inc. is headquartered in Smyrna, Georgia. For more information please visit glock.com.

Conservationist and business leader helps guide future operations of The Habitat Organization

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are pleased to announce the appointment of Owen Stockdale to their National Board of Directors. Stockdale, a high-impact business leader for global agriculture/natural resource institutions and a passionate upland conservationist, joins the 17-member board that meets regularly and oversees the operations of Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever.

“As a global business leader, Owen brings a unique skill set to The Habitat Organization to help transform and improve the effectiveness of our habitat conservation mission,” said Marilyn Vetter, President and CEO of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. “Knowing the important work we do every day across the entire US pheasant and quail range, Owen is an Elite member, a bird hunter, and has invested personal time and energy to help the organization succeed on multiple levels. We are lucky to have his talents as part of the National Board of Directors.”

Stockdale attended Princeton University graduating with a BSE degree in Operations Research and Financial Engineering before earning his MBA from Harvard University in 2007. He is currently a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm, where he leads the company’s global agricultural practice, advising companies across the agricultural value chain on strategy, operations, sustainability and growth.

As a Patron of Pheasants Forever Gold and an ardent supporter, Stockdale previously led McKinsey & Company’s pro bono support of Pheasants Forever’s national strategy efforts in 2012. In addition, he served on the Steering Committee of the National Campaign for the organization’s success. Call of the Highlands® National campaign recently ended with more than $565 million raised and 11 million acres of upland improved across North America in the past six years. Completing her affinity for conservation, Stockdale is currently in the process of restoring a 40-acre grassland and wetland complex in Iowa with the expertise of a wildlife biologist Pheasants Forever Farm Bill.

“I am very honored to serve an organization that I have admired for a long time,” Stockdale said. “Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s ability to connect with conservationists across the country and make a direct habitat impact on our most precious ecosystems is unrivaled. I look forward to doing everything I can to help the volunteers, staff, and board members continue to build on this great legacy.”

Owen and his wife, Becca, spend time between Okoboji, Iowa and Eden Prairie, Minnesota. They have three sons, Ben (7), Gus (7) and Ned (3), along with a Labrador retriever, Birdie, who recently became a Dog Life Member at the 2023 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Minneapolis. His outside interests include highland hunting, retriever training, fly-fishing, hiking, and youth sports coaching.

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 575,000 habitat projects benefiting 24 million acres.

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“We are delighted to launch the TT Plate Carrier QR LC for the US market,” commented Richard Lewis, President and CEO of Proforce Equipment, Inc. “This plate carrier is the perfect choice for those who require a lightweight, customizable solution for their tactical needs. With its sleek design and innovative features, we believe the TT Plate Carrier QR LC will quickly become a popular choice among the military and law enforcement communities.

The TT Plate Carrier QR LC is designed to fit 12″ x 10″ SAPI plates. (30 x 25 cm). It features a ROC buckle quick release system, which allows the user to quickly and easily remove the plate carrier in an emergency. Shoulder straps are adjustable, from a minimum of 11 in. (28 cm) up to a maximum of 20 in. (52 cm), providing a comfortable, custom fit for all wearers.

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The USA Sporting Clays team has been on tour around the world and returns home victorious after winning two recent international titles.

The World English Sporting Clays 2023 event held in the UK and the World FITASC 2023 event held in Hungary played host to some of the most talented sporting shooters in the world.

Team USA took the field by storm, winning the all-around team competition in the senior men’s, women’s, and junior men’s divisions at the FITASC World English and World event. As the Official Ammunition of Team USA, Winchester continued its high-level support of the world’s best sports shooters, supplying the famous AA® cartridges to all team members.

“The excitement of shooting sports is on full display at this highly regarded international event and it is an honor to represent the United States of America with my teammates,” said Anthony Matarese, Jr., senior men’s team captain and member of Team Winchester. “We were very impressed with the goals, the staff and the opportunity to compete.”

World English Event Highlights:

Longtime All-American Mike Wilgus cemented the Runner-up position in the Super Sporting event, while his 16-year-old daughter, Kayla, medaled 4 different medals including Lady High Overall in the Super Sporting event and placed 3rd overall in the Lady category. Joe Fanizzi took home top honors as Junior Main Event champion, Desirae ‘Desi’ Edmunds was a finalist in the Lady division, and Zach Kienbaum finished as preliminary champion.

Team Winchester placements—

• Desi Edmunds: Runner-Up Overall Women, Runner-Up Women’s Main Event, Third Lady Preliminary
• Mike Wilgus: Super Sporting runner-up
• Kayla Wilgus: 3rd Overall Women, Super Sporting Ladies High Gun, Prelim Colts High Gun, Sport Trap Colt Runner-up
• Joe Fanizzi: Principal Junior HOA, Prelim Junior 3.
• Zach Kienbaum: Team USA 1st Place, High Gun Preliminary
• Eric Harvey: Team USA 1st place
• Anthony Matarese: Team USA 1st place
• Connor Daniel: Preliminary Colts 2nd

*Colt is the European equivalent of Sub-Junior in the United States and includes anyone under the age of 16 as of January of the competitive season.

The next major competition for sporting clays is the Western Regional in Colorado from August 2-6, which is the fourth of six total regional throws that make up the NSCA Championship Tour, powered by Winchester. The season finale will take place this October in San Antonio, Texas at the 2023 NSCA National Championship where a new National Champion and Winchester Ladies Cup Champion will be crowned.

About Winchester ammunition

Winchester is the world’s largest small-bore ammunition company and a leader in delivering innovative ammunition products to hunters, shooters, law enforcement, and U.S. combatants. The 157-year-old Winchester brand is built on integrity, hard work, and a deep focus on its loyal customers. Learn more about Winchester by visiting Winchester.com or by connecting with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterOfficial.

Winchester: Committed to the safe, legal and responsible use of firearms

As a world leader in the hunting and shooting sports industry, and a 157-year-old brand, Winchester is committed to the safe, legal, and responsible use of firearms. Winchester works with key groups like the National Shooting Sports Foundation on a variety of issues important to our industry, including training and education, and on specific programs like Gun Owners Care and Project ChildSafe. Winchester will continue to support programs, organizations and individuals that promote hunting and shooting sports activities in a positive and responsible environment. Any use of firearms by participating youth must be done under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult.

About caring for gun owners

Gun owners care. You worry about safety. You care about preventing unauthorized access to firearms. You care about improving your community, helping those in need, and conserving wildlife and wild places for generations to come. It’s time for gun owners to tell their stories and show how they’re making a difference. NSSF®, the trade association for the firearms industry, has established the Gun Owners Care campaign to unite gun owners and the firearms industry in this common cause. Visit gunownerscare.org for more information.

The Precision Class National Championship was held July 10-12 at the Gary Anderson CMP Center of Competition in Camp Perry, Ohio. Two matches, the WCC and the National Junior Olympic Precision Three Position Championship, were held and saw over 250 athletes vying for the Championship titles.

For the Junior Olympic Championship, the Georgia Mavericks took first place on the podium after a strong performance with a team score of 2361-172x. His team consisted of Susan Carter, Abigail Swain, Danjela Jordan DeJesus, and Madison Kennedy and led by David Hanson.

In second place was Texas Hill Country with a final score of 2357-150x and completing the podium was American Legion Post 295 Ohio with a team score of 2354-163x.

In the individual category for the Junior Olympics, Jack Ogoreuc, of the Oil City Jr. Rifle Team (Pennsylvania) obtained the title of champion. After a thrilling final, he edged out Mackenzie Larson of the X-Caliber Junior Shooting Association (Wyoming), who placed second in the Final shooting a 467 to Ogoreuc’s 467.7. Larson qualified in first place with an impressive 599-55x. Larson holds the national 3P precision air rifle record with a 599-57x which he set in April. After a good fight in the finale, Griffin Lake of the Ontelaunee Junior Rifle (Pennsylvania) finished in third place.

Two spots on the National Future Team were on the line during this match. An aggregate of the Junior Olympic and CMP National Championships plus the athlete’s best finish was used to determine the Junior National Team places. These spots went to Larson and Ogourec. Earning a spot on the National Team of the Future is an incredible honor. Congratulations to both athletes!

At the CMP 3P National Precision Championship, Larson came out on top after another impressive qualifying score of 598-55x and an impressive final score of 470.1. In second place was Hailey Singleton, of American Legion Post 295 Ohio, and in third was Ziva Swick, of Palmyra Junior Rifle Team Pennsylvania. The top three athletes received $1000 from the CMP.

In the team competition, Lafayette Gun Club of Virginia placed first with a score of 2358-168x and received a check for $4000 from the CMP. Team members were Brandon Evans, Matthew Stout, Maria Koenig, and Victoria Koenig. The team is led by Jason Stout. The second place team was awarded to Central Illinois Precision Shooting with a score of 2355-170x. They were awarded $3000 from the CMP. Placing third by just one center shot was the Texas Hill Country Shooters who had a team score of 2355-169. The CMP presented them with a check for $2,000.

The High Scholastic team was the Sarasota Military Academy of Florida. Team members were Gabrielle Ayers, Mallory Edwards, Emrie Fast-Clarke, and Jagrieliz Irizarry. The team’s coach was Riess Pellegrino.

Each year, the CMP awards additional scholarships to the top three graduating seniors. This year’s winners were Griffin Lake, Brandon Evans and Katrina Demerle. These scholarships can be used for college tuition or a vocational school.

Twenty-one athletes received their Distinguished Junior Badges, with thirteen shooters earning them during the Precision Championships. Earning a distinguished badge is an incredible honor, one that takes years of hard work and dedication to the sport. Learn more about the Junior Distinguished Badge program by visiting https://thecmp.org/youth/junior-distinguished-badge/.

Full results from the WCC and Youth Olympic Championships can be viewed at https://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=match&task=edit&tab=results&match=24984. Photos can be viewed at https://cmp1.zenfolio.com/f313385703.

We hope to kick off the 2023-2024 CMP Air Rifle Postal Matches this fall!

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.

Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) and “Hunting Matters” welcome Brian Anderson aka The Tick Terminator.

Brian Anderson, aka “The Tick Terminator,” has had a lifelong fascination with the tiny blood suckers we call “ticks.” His interest peaked about 10 years ago due to his wife’s ongoing fear of them and various friends with Lyme disease. This began the intense search for preventative ways to keep ticks away from us. He has spent countless hours researching, studying, experimenting, and loves to share his findings with audiences across the country.

He is now on a God-given mission as a “Tick and Lyme Disease Prevention Specialist.” This makes him a unique and profitable consultant, speaker, author and provider of repellents. His enthusiasm and humor have landed him on various outdoor TV shows, radio shows and podcasts over the past few years. He has also created a unique and informative website with tips to help protect outdoor workers, hunters, hikers, backpackers, campers and anyone else taking to the streets at www.thetickterminator.com. He lives with his wife in the Iron Mountain, MI area and they have two grown children and four grandchildren.

About Hunting Affairs
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 received a 2022 Gold AVA Digital Award, a 2022 NYX/Marcom Silver Award, a 2022 MARCOM Gold Award, a 2022 Gold Davey Award, and a 2023 NYX/Marcom Silver 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.