Author: Adam Back

Shane Mahoney of Conservation Visions has been named the inaugural recipient of the DSC Foundation Education Award.

The Dallas Safari Club (DSC) looks forward to hosting the upcoming 2024 DSC Sports Convention & Expo in Dallas, Texas on January 11-14, 2024. We are excited to welcome back the best exhibiting partners and attendees to our incredible Convention. The DSC Convention kicks off each year as the first major hunting and conservation show in North America. Inspired by true southern hospitality, we’re proud to have hosted a world-class event in Dallas for over 40 years.

The DSC Convention expects to bring together an estimated total attendance of 40,000 people and approximately 900 exhibiting partners representing 72 different countries from around the world, in a space of 700,000 square feet. of exhibit hall inside the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas.

As we look beyond 2024, inevitable changes are looming in our future. The City of Dallas has announced a multi-year plan to demolish and redevelop the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, our event site for the past 14 years. While there is excitement about what will be a state-of-the-art facility here in Dallas, this massive project requires DSC to find a new home for our Convention for the years 2025-2029, until construction is complete.

After a comprehensive review of 32 locations, spanning Texas and the US, DSC is pleased to announce that the 2025-2029 DSC Conventions will take place in Atlanta, Georgia at the Georgia World Congress Center. Our extensive search and evaluation took into account convention center facilities, hotels, amenities and international airport access, as well as regional outdoor lifestyle demographics. We are extremely confident that the Georgia World Congress Center will be the premier site for successful DSC conventions in the future!

The dates of the DSC conventions in Atlanta will not change from those previously published, and we are confident that our exhibiting partners, attendees and guests will continue to enjoy the southern hospitality that is the hallmark of the DSC Convention. Atlanta representatives will be on hand at the 2024 Dallas Convention to provide a wealth of information about the convention center, the city, and their commitment to providing a world-class experience.

In addition to the annual conventions taking place in Atlanta from 2025 to 2029, DSC is pleased to announce that in 2025 we will begin hosting a second convention in Dallas each summer. Aligned with the DSC Foundation Gala, this Expo will feature many of our valued exhibiting partners, include evening events, and culminates with the annual DSC Foundation Gala on Saturday night.

While Dallas will always be our home and we are very excited about the future of the new Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, DSC looks forward to the opportunity to put on the largest hunting and conservation show on the road for a few years. We look forward to seeing you in Dallas, Texas on January 11-14, 2024, and encourage you to make plans to join us in Atlanta beginning in 2025!

About Dallas Safari Club:

A member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), DSC is a mission-focused conservation organization funded by hunters around the world. With an administrative staff of less than 15 and a volunteer army of 500, DSC hosts an annual Convention that raises funds for conservation, education and advocacy grants. Over the past two years, millions of dollars have been channeled to qualified projects, organizations and programs in support of that mission.

OUR MISSION: The mission of the Dallas Safari Club is to ensure the conservation of wildlife through public participation, education, and advocacy for well-regulated hunting and sustainable use.

OUR VISION: DSC’s vision is a society that values ​​wildlife, is involved in its conservation, and understands and supports the role of well-regulated hunting in the sustainable use of wild resources.

For more information on the Dallas Safari Club, visit: www.biggame.org.

New Mulletron™ LT Swimbait Voted Best New Saltwater Soft Bait

Beyond signs of potential greatness, back-to-back championship trophies often imply exemplary culture: creativity, camaraderie, and other exciting things brewing behind the scenes. Competitive replays are usually assigned to the crème de la crème, cutting edge athletes and hall of fame teams who, across multiple seasons, continue to click on all cylinders. More concisely, teams simply don’t achieve best two years in a row status unless something special is afoot.

At this year’s Big Game Fishing Ball, also known as ICAST, a season of brainstorming, sweat equity, and in-water lure testing resulted in two wins for Z-Man at the prestigious New Product Showcase. Further cementing his prominence as architects of bladed jigs, Z-Man’s new ChatterBait Elite EVO™ won Best New Freshwater Hard Lure.

For the second year in a row, the Vanguard Tackle team also won Best New Saltwater Soft Lure with its innovative Mulletron™ LT (Line-Through) Swim Lure. (Last July, Z-Man won the same category of awards with its innovative, first-of-its-kind Kicker CrabZ™, a side-swimming crab hook that garnered winning votes from reputable fishing media and tackle buyers alike.)

At the 2023 ICAST show, among a highly competitive field of 29 other new soft lures slated for saltwater, Z-Man once again drew the winning votes, this time for its technical saltwater mullet-mimicking swimbait—a not-so-subtle statement for the South Carolina coastal company whose headquarters are awash in salty blasts from the adjacent Atlantic.

For Z-Man’s director of product development, José Chávez, the win marked satisfaction on behalf of the amplified angler’s success. But the award also opened a conversation about decoy conservation-focused design, a hidden branch of the Mulletron LT’s purpose-oriented anatomy.

“We’ve spent a lot of time in the last few months educating anglers about the value of a saltwater hook that goes through the line,” says Chavez, a longtime lure designer and accomplished angler. “What we haven’t widely disclosed to this point is that the Mulletron LT’s internal hook and line-pass harness system is also conservation driven, in part with a focus on fish health and safe releases.

“Of course, the unique sickle-style dorsal hook and lure’s slider system hold the fish firmly and ensure they stay hooked throughout the battle,” Chavez notes. “Normally, the hook sits nicely in the corner of a fish’s jaw or snugly in the soft meat inside the mouth. The bait itself is then slid up the line and away from the jaws, where large, powerful fish, often airborne, cannot use their weight for leverage.

“Often to the detriment of the health of the fish, many cross-line swimbaits employ a treble hook, which can create all sorts of potential problems and hazards when handling large, powerful fish alongside the boat. Obviously, a single hook helps to avoid some of these problems. But with Mulletron, we went further by optimizing hook placement and designing a unique sickle-style hook for maximum penetration, holding power, and quick, harmless removal.”

“On the boat, a quick snap of the pliers safely releases the hook and ensures a safe and healthy release, protecting both the angler and the fish from potential harm. Apex predators like tarpon and snook are a precious resource, and we want to do everything we can to sustain these incredible fisheries.”

Speaking directly to the lure’s form and function, Chavez calls attention to the hidden engineering of the Mulletron LT. “As a prey species, the mullet is ubiquitous, certainly among the most important forage fish for saltwater predators off the North American coast. As prime targets among selective tarpon, snook, stripers, and other super-powered sport fish, we knew that any mullet bait we built had to be physically true to life and extremely tough. The ElaZtech material of the bait is itself the strongest soft plastic in the industry.

“But at ICAST, we wanted to give people a behind-the-scenes look at the inner skeleton, or harness, of the Mulletron LT,” he said. “To permanently lock the harness in place, we use special ABS bolts, which attach to the ElaZtech material like a vise. Providing additional security, a large corkscrew (spring) ensures that the bait and harness will work as one. Underneath the ABS are special bolts that lock the bait ballast weights in place. We even implemented a hidden rattle chamber for maximum sound pull.”

Chávez calls for additional accoutrements, further establishing the Mulletron as a worthy winner. “The bait’s wedge-shaped tail produces high-level punching and kicking action at any retrieve speed, even when the bait is free falling. Inside the tail is a hollow scent chamber. You will notice a small port, at the top, that allows anglers to inject Pro-Cure or other attractants for a slow release scent trail.”

Finally, to allow anglers to reach fish in secret and inaccessible holding areas (under piers, mangroves, bridges, etc.), the Mulletron features flat sides that promote smooth, discreet jumps.

“Obviously, we poured our heart and soul into this design,” admits Chávez. “Selfishly, we did it, at least in part, because everyone at Z-Man is passionate about catching and releasing the biggest saltwater animals.

“Seriously though, we couldn’t be happier that anglers around the world are now enjoying the same success and enthusiasm we’ve had trying it out. To be recognized by our friends in the sport fishing community and to go home with an ICAST trophy is an incredible honor. It motivates us to take lure design even further into the future. Stay tuned!”

Equaling the realism and precise sink rates of technical freshwater sand swimbaits, the Mulletron LT offers a moderate sink rate (ROF-8), sinking eight feet every ten seconds. Two size versions, a 4.5-inch weighing 3/4 ounces (3/0 hook) and a 6-inch weighing 1-3/4 ounces (5/0 hook), allow local forage classes to be mixed. Six fine-tuned color patterns correspond to various light and water conditions and mimic local mullet runs. The Mulletron LT’s ultra-realistic mullet profile is perfectly complemented by highly detailed, hand-painted or photo-printed body finishes. Available in October, the Z-Man Mulletron LT will retail for $9.99 and $12.99, respectively.

About Z-Man Fishing Products: A dynamic company based in Charleston, South Carolina, Z-Man Fishing Products has been fusing cutting-edge fishing tackle with technology for nearly three decades. Z-Man has long been one of the industry’s largest suppliers of silicone skirt material used in jigs, spinnerbaits, and other lures. Creator of the original ChatterBait®, Z-Man is also the renowned innovator of 10X Tough ElaZtech® soft baits, among the most sought after baits in freshwater and saltwater. Z-Man is one of the fastest growing lure brands in the world.

In preparation for the Max Soviak National CMP Rimfire Sporter Match the following day, 41 competitors took advantage of live fire position training at the CMP Sports Competition Clinic on Friday, July 7 at Camp Perry’s Viale Range.

The party was named for Max Soviak, a US Marine Corpsman from Berlin Heights, Ohio, who was killed by a suicide bomber while helping evacuees in Kabul, Afghanistan. This year, the CMP paid tribute to Max’s service, sacrifice and memory by naming the annual CMP Rimfire Sporter Match in his honor.

Clinic attendees had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the rim range one day before the game and had plenty of time and ammunition to go over prone, seated, and standing positions, shooting in slow and rapid fire stages at 50 and 25 yards.

The CMP handed out 50 rounds of ammunition to all the participants and loaner sporter rifles to those who needed them for the clinic. Attendees who brought extra ammo used the extra rounds to polish up their practice session. The live fire class was held in two relays, so families and friends were able to share equipment.

Brian Young, 43, of Wattsburg, PA, and his son, Gunnar, 13, enjoyed some family time at the shooting range and used the clinic as a warm-up for Saturday’s game. On game day, Brian shot the match in the open sights class and Gunnar trailed by just seven points, shooting in the telescopic class. Like other families at the shooting range both days, the match provided an opportunity to enjoy the sport in a family environment.

See the full results of the CMP Rimfire Sporter Match at: https://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=match&task=edit&tab=results&match=24463. Photos can be viewed and downloaded at https://cmp1.zenfolio.com/f314369291.

Learn more about the CMP Rimfire Sporter Match at https://thecmp.org/competitions/matches/rimfire-sporter-2/.

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 proficiency for United States citizens. To learn more about the CMP and its programs, log on to www.TheCMP.org.

New Haven, Missouri – ALPS Mountaineering, maker of performance-driven gear for wilderness adventures, scouting and family camping, expands its lineup of shelters for 2024 with the launch of the new Stealth Bivy. Designed for the minimalist backpacker, the Stealth Bivy combines durable, ultralight construction with built-in features to make bivouacing comfortable and convenient.

The Stealth Bivy is made from a durable, waterproof and breathable fabric with a heavy ground. All seams are fully taped to withstand the harshest weather conditions, while invisible mesh vents over the head and foot offer maximum ventilation to keep out bugs and minimize condensation.

A key feature of the Stealth Bivy is its clever stepped design. The longer run of the covered zipper is designed to eliminate the need for the user to crawl across wet ground and slide down to the shelter. It also allows for easier and more comfortable dressing and undressing during your adventure.

Integrated into the Stealth Bivy is an innovative support system consisting of two one-piece fiberglass poles. These allow for quick setup and, when used in conjunction with the included aluminum triple stakes and pre-tied tie down points, keep the bivy taut for optimal clearance, ventilation and rigidity even in windy conditions.

Because ounces equal pounds when backpacking, the Stealth Bivy was designed for the light, adventurous adventurer. The bivy set weighs just 1 lb. 12 oz. (add 4 oz. for bivy and stake bags) and stores easily in your backpack.

For bivouac fans, the new ALPS Mountaineering Stealth Bivy is the ultralight, ultra-comfortable shelter you’ve been waiting for.

Stealth Bivy Specifications

• Best use: backpacker
• Seasons: 3
• Sleeping capacity: 1 person
• Weight: 2 pounds. with bags; 1 pound 12 ounces without bags
• Packed size: 11x11x3.5 inches
• bivouac length: 83 inches
• Head width: 33 inches

For more information on the Stealth Bivy or other innovative camping gear from ALPS Mountaineering, visit alpsmountaineering.com

About ALPS Mountaineering:

ALPS Mountaineering began in 1993 with a singular mission: to build high-quality, performance-based outdoor products without the premium price that consumers would expect to find in quality gear. They continue to expand their product line into a wide range of categories including tents, backpacks, camping furniture, hiking accessories, waterproof clothing, and sleeping systems. Plus, all of their gear is backed by an industry-leading lifetime warranty, ensuring ALPS Mountaineering will be with you on all your future outdoor adventures. An ALPS brand company. Active lifestyle products and services.

A distinct subspecies of the North American wild turkey found primarily in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, and Nebraska, the Rio Grande wild turkey faces many threats, including habitat loss, urbanization, climate change, disease, and parasites, and these factors play a significant role in impacting the overall health of wild turkey populations in the Rio Grande. Recognizing its importance, a new study emphasizes the critical need to closely monitor the health of these populations to ensure their long-term survival.

To address this problem, a new research project is underway to monitor parasites and diseases in wild turkeys on the Rio Grande. Spanning four states (Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska) within the Great Plains ecoregion, the scope of the project covers a wide area, encompassing 13 different NWTF focal landscapes. Researchers will conduct surveys to assess parasites and infectious diseases in these turkeys, establishing baseline health information for the subspecies. By gaining a better understanding of the prevalence and severity of infections and parasitism, this research will contribute to conservation efforts and the long-term well-being of wild turkeys in the Rio Grande.

Previous studies on wild turkeys in the Rio Grande have identified the presence of diseases, parasites, and viruses that affect populations, causing illness and mortality. In addition, in 2023, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was reported for the first time in wild turkeys. This highly transmissible disease can cause the death of infected birds, as well as a decrease in egg production in non-fatal cases. These findings highlight the importance of monitoring and addressing these health threats.

“The goal of this proposed study is to perform a comprehensive, wide-range health assessment for wild turkeys in the Rio Grande,” said Dr. Blake Grisham, an associate professor of wildlife management at Texas Tech University. “Our findings will help us make future recommendations for continued surveillance of parasites and pathogens of concern to the Rio Grande wild turkey at the study sites.”

Grisham noted that there are currently no formal studies specifically focusing on general health, susceptibility, disease and parasite prevalence and their underlying causes within Rio Grande wild turkey populations conducted at the subspecies distribution level. This means conducting research that spans the entire range or distribution area of ​​the Rio Grande wild turkey subspecies, rather than focusing on specific locations or isolated populations.

The absence of standardized research has resulted in a limited understanding of health status and specific threats. A comprehensive study is needed to fill this gap, providing a clearer understanding of the health issues affecting these turkeys and providing valuable information for the conservation and management of wild turkey populations in the Rio Grande.

“This knowledge could lead to the implementation of new regulations or management practices to protect the wild turkey populations of the Rio Grande that can be collected while limiting the spread of parasites and disease,” Grisham said.

Field research will begin in the fall and winter of 2023, capturing Rio Grande wild turkeys with rocket nets or magnetic nets, baited with cracked corn and milo. Harvest of Rio Grande wild turkeys in each study area will continue through the fall and winter seasons until the birds disperse from non-breeding flocks to breeding individuals. This capture process will be completed by the end of the fall and winter season in 2026.

When a wild Rio Grande turkey is caught, it will be fitted with a uniquely numbered aluminum leg. A small amount of blood will then be drawn from your leg for testing and samples will be taken from the cloaca (cavity at the end of the digestive tract) and choanal (opening of the nasal cavity) to collect samples for disease analysis. In addition, several breast feathers will be plucked and the eighth secondary feather on each wing will be clipped for genetic analysis. These procedures allow researchers to collect important data and information.

Grisham, the study’s principal investigator, will collaborate with co-investigators from seven universities, the newly established Texas Tech University College of Veterinary Medicine, and four professional student organizations to complete panels of blood chemistry, blood counts, as well as disease, parasite, and virus tests.

“It’s extremely exciting that this research project is a collaboration between leading wild turkey researchers and scientists, working together across state lines to perform a nearly full-range disease analysis,” said Annie Farrell, District Biologist for NWTF for Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and the United States. Nebraska. “The implications and benefits are significant. By establishing a baseline health analysis, we can further help our state agency partners and other wildlife professionals better manage the Rio Grande wild turkey populations.”

Additionally, this research aims to help other scientists control parasites and disease in wild turkey populations by establishing standardized sampling methods. These findings can inform wildlife managers to guide regulations and practices to protect turkeys and their genetic diversity, generally supporting their long-term survival and enabling sustainable hunting.

“Investment in this project, as well as other research projects in the Great Plains states, will help guide the management of the Rio Grande wild turkey for years to come, so this resource will continue to exist for future generations.” Farrell says.

This project is one of 10 new research projects In nine states, the NWTF is funding, with $582,374 invested among these vital projects. These research projects are part of a nearly $9 million investment in wild turkey research by 2023, supported by the NWTF and its partners.

Hunters can now confidently venture into the woods with Scent Thief® Field Spray, knowing they have innovative odor control technology. This unmatched solution completely neutralizes an animal’s perception of threatening odors, giving hunters a distinct advantage like never before. By calming the odor-detecting region of the animal’s nose, Scent Thief’s proprietary formula temporarily disables an animal’s sense of smell, leaving all other odors undetectable.

Scent Thief Field Spray is easy to use. By simply shaking the bottle and applying it liberally to clothing, boots and gear, the hunter will gain peace of mind that no animal can smell them. As the hunter heads deeper into the woods, strategically spraying Field Spray along the way allows the scent to be carried away by the wind, mitigating detection. While hunting, spraying Field Spray in the wind creates a strategic advantage for the hunter. Reapplying the solution every 60 to 90 minutes, particularly in extreme wind, rain or dry conditions, maintains the benefits of Field Spray so the hunter can be confident it will go unnoticed until gone.

Scent Thief revolutionizes the hunting experience by raising odor control to unprecedented levels. Field Spray eliminates the exposure factor of a hunter’s presence by temporarily disabling an animal’s sense of smell. With Scent Thief as an ally, hunters can truly immerse themselves in the natural scent of the environment while confidently maintaining the upper hand. Harnessing the power of the wind to blow away compromising odors with Field Spray creates the perfect opportunity for a successful hunt. Scent Thief’s Field Spray comes in 12 oz and 24 oz sizes to meet the needs of every hunt, large or small.

Hunters shouldn’t settle for anything less than the exceptional performance of Scent Thief as it redefines hunting as the ultimate odor control solution. Trusting Scent Thief to transform the hunting experience into pure success allows each quest to build a legacy of unwavering skill and mastery.

Field Spray Product Features:

• Odorless proprietary formula
• Convenient spray bottle that’s easy to apply.
• Safe for skin, equipment and clothing.

Field Spray Product Specifications:

• 24oz bottle (MSRP – $15.99)
• 12oz Bottle (MSRP – $9.99)

About Scent Thief

Scent Thief is a double patented formula that eliminates an animal’s ability to smell without using enzymes, masking scents, chemicals or ozone. With over 20 years of research and field testing, Scent Thief effectively keeps hunters in the game. Scent Thief addresses the problem of human odor differently than its competitors by targeting the area of ​​the nose responsible for smell. By concentrating on this area of ​​the nose and relaxing it, Scent Thief blocks the signal that triggers danger in any animal with a sense of smell. Made in EE.UU.

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New St. Croix Mojo Bass TRIGON Selected Best New Freshwater Rod by Sport Fishing Industry at ICAST 2023

Moving forward and showing their mission to handcraft the The best rods in the world® Giving all anglers the edge, St. Croix Rod of Park Falls, Wisconsin introduced eight completely redesigned or expanded series of rods at ICAST 2023 in Orlando last week. New product introductions for 2024 include the new Mojo Bass and Mojo Bass Glass TRIGON series, the reimagined Avid series, the improved Avid Inshore series, the all-new Connect series rods, the improved Bass X series, the new Panfish Ice Combos, Onchor expanded Salmon & Steelhead Series, and the Legend Tournament Pike extended series.

Best New Freshwater Rod

The New Product Showcase Awards from the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) recognize the best new fishing products in multiple categories each year. Voted on by attending product buyers and members of the sport fishing media, these “Best in Category” awards represent the pinnacle of achievement in the fishing tackle industry and are fiercely competitive.

The St. Croix Rod received top honors Wednesday night in the Freshwater Rod category of the ICAST 2023 New Product Showcase Awards for the new Mojo Bass series, which features St. Croix’s patented TRIGON handle and Dynamix reel seat. .

“Calle. Croix offers our congratulations to the companies that earned honors in the other categories of this year’s highly competitive ICAST New Product Showcase Awards,” says St. Croix Brand Manager Ryan Teach. “Winning one of these awards requires innovative ideas, dedication, investment, hard work and execution on behalf of anglers who ultimately benefit.We are honored and honored that industry professionals who make a living selling or reporting fishing tackle selected Mojo Bass TRIGON Best New Freshwater Rod in a Crowded Category Everyone in the St. Croix family feels great pride and a real sense of gratitude for this recognition, but this award is truly for our anglers, anglers who You will feel just as much satisfaction and pride in using one of these amazing new rods as we have in making them.”

Mojo Bass TRIGON Available August 1

Mojo Bass TRIGON is a comprehensive series of bass rods built on a proven, high-performance platform that pushes the limits and sets new standards in angler control and comfort with new science-based ergonomic advancements. The all-new assortment includes 34 lengths, powers and actions (25 casting and 9 spinning) to support all current bass fishing techniques with radically improved performance from a thoroughly researched anthropometric design.

TRIGON’s design is based on actual anthropometric data of the human hand. “Our unique TRIGON handle recognizes that the human hand does not form a circle when closed. It adapts to the angler instead of the angler having to adapt to the rod,” says Teach. “TRIGON presents a curved triangular profile with a rounded internal vertex and a flattened upper curve. The results are a more comfortable grip so anglers can fish longer while exercising greater control to maximize power and accuracy.

Features of the St. Croix Mojo Bass and Mojo Bass Glass TRIGON Series

• 25 casting models and nine spinning models, precision designed and manufactured for excellence in any bass fishing technique
• Advanced high modulus SCIII carbon fiber blanks for an optimal blend of lightweight feel with exceptional durability
• Mojo Bass Glass models feature premium 100% linear S-glass blanks
• Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) chuck technology
• Ultra strong and rigid stainless steel guides with aluminum oxide rings
• Anthropometrically driven St. Croix TRIGON agglomerated cork grips with premium EVA accents for comfort and control
• Ergonomic St. Croix Dynamix reel seat with machined aluminum locking nut
• Ergonomic St. Croix GRASP handle, integrated with TRIGON handle and Dynamix reel seat, on select swimbait models (JOC710HF, JOC710XHF and JOC83XXHFT)
• 5-year transferable warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service
• Designed in Park Falls, Wisconsin, USA and handcrafted in North America (Fresnillo, Mexico) for bass anglers around the world.
• Retail Price $165 to $270

St. Croix Mojo Bass and Mojo Bass Glass TRIGON Series Cast Models

• JOC68MXF – 6’8”, medium power, ultra-fast action, Launch / Retail $175
• JOC610MLMF – BFS – 6’10”, light-medium power, moderate-fast action, Launch / Retail $175
• JOC610MM* – 6’10”, Medium Power, Moderate Action, Launch / Retail $165
• JOC70MHMF – 7’0”, medium-heavy power, moderate-fast action, Launch / Retail $180
• JOC70HF – 7’0”, Heavy Power, Fast Action, Launch / Retail $180
• JOC71MLMF – BFS – 7’1”, Light-Medium Power, Moderate-Fast Action, Launch / Retail $180
• JOC71MF – 7’1”, Medium Power, Fast Action, Launch / Retail $180
• JOC71MHF – 7’1”, medium-heavy power, fast action, launch / Retail $180
• JOC72MM* – 7’2”, Medium Power, Moderate Action, Launch / Retail $175
• JOC72MHM – 7’2”, Medium-Heavy Power, Moderate Action, Launch / Retail $185
• JOC72MHMF – 7’2”, medium-heavy power, moderate-fast action, Launch / Retail $185
• JOC72HM* – 7’2”, Heavy Power, Moderate Action, Launch / Retail $185
• JOC73MHF – 7’3”, medium-heavy power, fast action, launch / Retail $195
• JOC73HMF – 7’3”, Heavy Power, Moderate-Fast Action, Launch / Retail $195
• JOC73HXF – 7’3”, Heavy Power, Ultra Fast Action, Launch / Retail $195
• JOC74MHM* – 7’4”, medium-heavy power, moderate action, launch / Retail $195
• JOC74HF – 7’4”, Heavy Power, Fast Action, Launch / Retail $195
• JOC75MHF – 7’5”, medium-heavy power, fast action, launch / Retail $195
• JOC76HMF – 7’6”, Heavy Power, Moderate-Fast Action, Launch / Retail $195
• JOC710HM – 7’10”, Heavy Power, Moderate Action, Launch / Retail $220
• JOC710HF – 7’10”, heavy power, fast action, GRASP launch / Retail price $250
• JOC710XHM – 7’10”, Extra Heavy Power, Moderate Action, Launch / Retail $230
• JOC710XHF – 7’10”, Extra Heavy Power, Fast Action, GRASP Release / Retail $260
• JOC711HMF – 7’11”, Heavy Power, Moderate-Fast Action, Launch / Retail $230
• JOC83XXHFT – 8’3”, extra-extra-heavy power, snap action, telescoping, GRASP casting / Retail $270

* Mojo Bass Glass / 100% linear S-Glass

St. Croix Mojo Bass TRIGON Series Rotary Models

• JOS68MXF – 6’8”, medium power, ultra-fast action, rotary / Retail $170
• JOS610MLXF – 6’10”, medium light power, ultra-fast action, swivel / Retail $175
• JOS71MF – 7’1”, medium power, fast action, spinning / Retail $175
• JOS72MM – 7’2”, medium power, moderate action, spinning / Retail $175
• JOS73MLXF – 7’3”, medium light power, ultra-fast action, rotary / Retail $180
• JOS73MXF – 7’3”, medium power, ultra-fast action, spinning / Retail $180
• JOS73MHF – 7’3”, medium-heavy power, fast action, spinning / Retail price $185
• JOS710MLXF – 7’10”, light-medium power, ultra-fast action, rotary / Retail $190
• JOS710MMF – 7’10”, medium power, moderate-fast action, spinning / Retail $190

The new Mojo Bass and Mojo Bass Glass TRIGON rods will be available to anglers at St. Croix dealers worldwide and online beginning August 1. Other new-for-2024 series of St. Croix rods available from St. Croix dealers August 1 include the Avid, Avid Inshore, Bass X, and Onchor.

Interested in becoming a St. Croix dealer? Email [email protected].

About Santa Cruz rod
Based in Park Falls, Wisconsin, St. Croix has proudly produced the “World’s Best Rods” for 75 years. Combining state-of-the-art manufacturing processes with skilled labor, St. Croix is ​​the only major producer that still builds rods completely from design to fabrication. The company remains family-owned and operates duplicate manufacturing facilities in Park Falls and Fresnillo, Mexico. With popular trademarked series like Legend®, Legend Xtreme®, Avid®, Premier®, Imperial®, Triumph® and Mojo, St. Croix is ​​revered by all types of anglers around the world.

Rock River Arms, one of the industry’s most respected names in modern sporting rifles and pistols, proudly presents the BT3 Operator ETR Carbine. Precision engineered and tailored for law enforcement applications, this rifle exemplifies Rock River Arms’ unwavering commitment to building the best MSR platforms on the market.

The RRA BT3 Operator’s ETR Carbine is a testament to Rock River Arms’ dedication to providing law enforcement professionals with the utmost accuracy and reliability in their firearms. The new .308 rifle is equipped with a 16-inch chrome barrel with a 1:10 twist rate, allowing shooters to consistently achieve tight groupings and superior performance. The chrome plating enhances durability and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for demanding law enforcement applications. With its optimized twist rate, the barrel of the BT3 Operator ETR carbine can stabilize a wide range of bullet weights, providing versatility and effectiveness in various shooting scenarios.

The RRA BT3 Operator ETR carbine incorporates several components that improve its performance and user experience. The RRA Two Stage Ultra Match Trigger provides shooters with a smooth and precise trigger pull for optimum control and accuracy. The RRA 6-Position NSP-2 Car Stock offers an adjustable length of draw and a comfortable, custom fit for each operator and the Hogue^® Beavertail Grip improves ergonomics for a secure and comfortable grip. Also, the RRA 13-inch lightweight free float rail is M-LOK^® Compatible, it offers ample space for accessories and attachments for customization and adaptability to specific mission requirements. Together, these components contribute to the overall professional-grade performance of the BT3 Operator ETR carbine, making it a reliable and versatile firearm for law enforcement professionals.

Rock River Arms has a long-standing reputation for excellence and remains dedicated to building the best AR-15 rifles in the industry. The RRA BT3 Operator’s ETR Carbine showcases the company’s commitment to precision engineering, quality craftsmanship, and continuous innovation. Law enforcement agencies can trust Rock River Arms to provide them with firearms that meet their exacting standards.

RRA BT3 Operator ETR Carbine Specifications

• Caliber: .308 / 7.62X51mm Chambered NATO
• Lower Receiver: RRA LAR-BT3 Billet Lower
• Upper Receiver: RRA LAR-BT3 Billet A4 Upper
• Barrel: 16-inch with chrome lining, 1:10 twist
• Muzzle Device: A2 Flash Hider / 5/8–24 Thread
• Gas Block: Low Profile Gas Block, Mid Length Gas System
• Trigger: Ultra Match two-stage RRA trigger
• Stock: RRA 6 position NSP-2 Car Stock
• Pistol Grip: Hogue^® beaver tail grip
• Forend: RRA 13-inch lightweight free-float rail, M-LOK^® Compatible
• Weight: 8.2 Pounds
• Length: 34.5 inches retracted
• Accuracy: 1.5 MOA at 100 yards
• Includes: a magazine, case, extended charging handle latch, 5-slot Picatinny rail, quick disconnect port, manual, and warranty information
• MSRP: $1970.00

For more information on the RRA BT3 Operator ETR carbine and other firearms from Rock River Arms, visit www.rockriverarms.com.

Duck hunters again have to choose between two daily bag limits when they sign up for their Harvest Information Program number this year.

Nebraska and South Dakota are entering the third year of a “two-tier” program for the regular season ducks.

Tier I is a traditional bag limit of six ducks with species and sex restrictions. Tier II is a three-duck bag limit with no species or sex restrictions.

HIP registration begins August 1. During the registration process, hunters will be asked if they plan to hunt ducks. If they do, they will be prompted to select a level. Hunters will be subject to that bag limit throughout the season.

The regulations will not apply to goose limits or early season teal, which have their own bag limits.

All hunters age 16 and older, including residents, nonresidents, lifetime permit holders, veterans, and senior permit holders, must register with HIP if they plan to hunt migratory game birds in Nebraska between September 1, 2023 and July 31, 2024. .

Residents under the age of 16 are exempt from the HIP requirement only if they select the Tier I baggage allowance. All hunters must register for HIP if they select Tier II. All non-residents, regardless of age, must register for HIP at any level.

Hunters who choose the Tier II option will receive a journal, where they will record information about hunting activity and harvest. The journal will be submitted to the Nebraska Park and Game Commission at the end of the hunting season.

In addition, postage-paid envelopes will be provided to most Tier II hunters with the expectation that one wing will be shipped from each duck hunted. This process is crucial to federal collection efforts when estimating the harvest. Duck harvest and species composition will be compared to hunters using the Tier I option. If sufficient wings are not received to assess harvest for Tier II hunters, it is unlikely that the program will continue beyond the experimental phase.

New this year, starting August 1, hunters must register for HIP through their permit system customer profile at GoOutdoorsNE.com. Registered hunters are assigned a number that they must carry with them while hunting. Learn more at OutdoorNebraska.gov.

Required by federal regulation of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, HIP helps wildlife managers estimate the number of migratory game birds taken each year. Migratory birds include pigeons, ducks, geese, snipes, rails, coots, and woodcocks.

The two-tiered program will continue for the next two seasons and will then be re-examined to determine if it affected the number of waterfowl hunters and duck populations.

Organizations strive to make a lasting impact on firearms safety

The US Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) and USA Shooting are pleased to announce a collaborative effort to promote safe firearms ownership. This innovative collaboration brings together two organizations dedicated to empowering responsible gun owners and promoting firearm safety.

The USCCA is the leading resource for responsible gun owners in the United States, providing education and training to responsible gun owners in the US Collaboration with US Shooting combined reach and experience to provide knowledge and education to millions of gun owners across the country.

“This is a critical partnership and a demonstration of the common values ​​of responsibility, accountability and gunsmanship,” said Craig Kozeniesky, USA Shooting’s executive director. “This collaboration strengthens the common goal that the USA Shooting and USCCA youth and development programs have on the importance of firearms safety.”

One of the critical focuses of this joint effort is to emphasize the safe storage and handling of firearms for families with children. Together, they will work to raise awareness of the resources available to parents, including the USCCA’s recently launched Firearms and Safety Fundamentals for Children curriculum.

In addition, the efforts will address the issue of traveling with firearms responsibly. Many gun owners, including those traveling for competitive shooting and those carrying guns for self-defense, face challenges understanding firearms transportation laws, especially when traveling across state lines. The USCCA and USA Shooting will combine efforts to educate gun owners on how to safely and legally travel with a firearm.

“With this collaboration, we hope to impact and reach a broader audience, including firearms enthusiasts, shooting athletes, and responsible gun owners,” said USCCA President and Co-Founder Tim Schmidt. “Our goal is to promote a culture of responsible gun ownership, foster safer communities, and protect the rights of law-abiding citizens.”

One of the critical focuses of this joint effort is to emphasize the safe storage and handling of firearms for families with children. Together, they will work to raise awareness of the resources available to parents, including the USCCA’s recently launched Firearms and Safety Fundamentals for Children curriculum.

In addition, the efforts will address the issue of traveling with firearms responsibly. Many gun owners, including those traveling for competitive shooting and those carrying guns for self-defense, face challenges understanding firearms transportation laws, especially when traveling across state lines. The USCCA and USA Shooting will combine efforts to educate gun owners on how to safely and legally travel with a firearm.

“With this collaboration, we hope to impact and reach a broader audience, including firearms enthusiasts, shooting athletes, and responsible gun owners,” said USCCA President and Co-Founder Tim Schmidt. “Our goal is to promote a culture of responsible gun ownership, foster safer communities, and protect the rights of law-abiding citizens.”

About the USCCA. The US Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) is an association of responsibly armed Americans whose members obtain exceptional self-defense education, life-saving training, and self-defense liability insurance, preparing them for the before, during and after a legal act of self defense. defending. The USCCA is the largest and fastest growing self-defense association dedicated to responsible gun owners.

About US shooting. USA Shooting, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, was chartered by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee as the national governing body for Olympic shooting sports in April 1995. The organization develops and implements programs to promote growth in sport and acts as the sanctioning body for local and national competitions. Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the US Olympic and Paralympic Training Center, USA Shooting has a full-time staff dedicated to our sport.