POMA’s 2023 Pinnacle Award recipients were announced during POMA’s 17th Annual Business Conference in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma on Thursday, June 15.
The Pinnacle Awards, sponsored by Toyota, honor journalists for notable achievements in traditional outdoor sports-focused communications, including magazine publishing, writing, photography/illustration/art, broadcasting, and conservation-focused content. wild life.
“Toyota is a proud sponsor of the POMA Pinnacle Awards,” said Curt McAllister, Midwest Public Relations Manager and Outdoor Media Communications Manager for Toyota Motor North America. “The Pinnacle Awards program represents some of the best outdoor writing, reporting and photography in the country.”
The awards were judged by an anonymous panel of industry members who are not members of the organization.
The 2023 POMA Pinnacle Award winners are:
Art/Photography:
Winner – Mike Clingan, “Wildfowl Magazine Cover Photo”
outstanding achievement – Matt Addington, “Dialed In”
outstanding achievement – Kevin Jarnagin, “The old meets the new”
Book:
Winner – Jim Casada, “Lords of the Veldt & Vlei – The Pioneer Hunters of Africa”
outstanding achievement – Paul Wait, “Delta Waterfowl: How the Duck Hunters Organization Shaped Waterfowl Conservation in North America”
Transmission:
Winner – Kevin Jarnagin, “Build Box: Silent Hammer Part 1”
outstanding achievement – Mike Johnson, The Fish Guyz, “Best of The Fish Guyz: Season 5”
outstanding achievement – Mike Johnson, High Mountain Archery’s The Summit, “Best of The Summit: Season 1”
Wildlife conservation:
Winner – Paul Wait, weathering a devastating drought
outstanding achievement – Patrick Delhomme, The Fight to Safe Florida’s Key Deer
outstanding achievement – Steve Sorenson, Deer Wars: The Pennsylvania Deer Controversy 20 Years Later
Magazine article:
Winner – Jeff Davis, Rethinking Security, Whitetails Unlimited Magazine
outstanding achievement – Patrick Delhomme, The Harrow Family Collective, Fair Chase Magazine
In the world of fly fishing, a nymph is an artificial insect that various freshwater fish (especially trout) find attractive.
Why are brightly colored nymph flies so tempting to trout? And how can fly fishing using a nymph improve your chances of a successful fly fishing trip in certain water conditions?
Explore the nuances of using brightly colored nymphs for fly fishing below, and check out the variety of nymphs from Wild Water Fly Fishing.
WHAT IS A NYMPH?
The nymphal stage is considered the infancy of an aquatic insect. The nymphs are frequently seen in streams, lakes, rivers, and ponds and are often a favorite food for fish. Trout love to eat insect nymphs, which is good news for us fly fishermen looking to catch fish.
Nymphs are one of several types of flies, including egg flies, dry flies, streamers, poppers, foam flies, saltwater flies, deer hair flies, and terrestrial flies.
Since nymphs mimic insects found primarily in stream beds, and trout eat nearly 90% of their diet below the surface, they are excellent flies to consider bringing and making your next trip to the water worthwhile. worth it, no matter your skill level!
WHY A BRIGHTLY COLORED NYMPH?
You are on a fly fishing trip and due to heavy rain the water is murky, deep and fast moving. Under these high water conditions, fish tend to take refuge in deep, slow-moving water, so you’ll want to fish the bottom of river pools using a brightly colored nymph to get their attention.
Simply put, the brightly colored nymphs present themselves well for high water fishing. Despite their conspicuous coloring, fishing for these tiny insect imitations can make it difficult for anglers to spot strikes. Strike indicators can help you trace your line below the water’s surface and signal a smooth catch of trout.
TEMPTING TROUT IN A LITTLE TIME
Are you on a quest to secure some trout to sear with a little butter and lemon? We say the brighter your fly, the better. Trout have excellent vision and can recognize a potential meal even in cloudy water conditions.
And think about it: aren’t we attracted to shiny and shiny things? Nymphs with stunning hues are incredibly attractive to trout as they are more showy. They look more delicious than the common insect in its nymph or larva stage. Many fly fishermen find that by using a colorful nymph, they are able to catch a more significant number of fish.
5 COLORFUL NYMPH POINTS
Wild Water Fly Fishing offers a wide selection of individual nymphs. Here are some of our most vibrant and attractive options:
ARE YOU FLY FISHING FOR TROUT?
When fly fishing, make sure you are prepared with the proper equipment.
From brightly colored nymphs and strike indicators to trout fly fishing kits, Wild Water Fly Fishing has everything you need for a successful day in murky and high water conditions.
If you have any questions about how our products can enhance your fly fishing experience, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
For more information on wild water fly fishing and its products, please contact Dena Vick, [email protected].
About Wild Water Fly Fishing
Wild Water Fly Fishing represents a dedication to bringing friends and family together by providing them with everything they will need to prepare for a trip to the lake. Whether you are a parent or grandparent wanting to nurture a child’s interest in fly fishing, Wild Water offers the best tools to make your fly fishing trip an unforgettable experience. Wild Water Fly Fishing is the only company that focuses exclusively on affordable and easy to use fly fishing starter packs for all species of fish.
If anglers have learned anything about ElaZtech®, that seemingly alien superplastic formula endowed with unmatched smoothness, action and longevity, it’s that bait performance is raised to another level when paired with the right specialized hook or jig head. What catches Ned rig bass more than a Finesse TRD™ / Finesse ShroomZ™ combo? Or catch more saltwater slams than a DieZel MinnowZ™ swimbait on a DieZel Eye™ jighead? Sure, ElaZtech shines on traditional hooks too. But when a Z-Man bait and hook come together to create a fish catching systemLure movement and maximum fish-to-bait ratios ascend to unparalleled heights of awe.
Creating a next level soft bait to jig tandem, the new Z-Man ZWG™ Weighted Swimbait Hook aligns, grips and holds ElaZtech and other conventional soft plastics, pour after pour. Completely custom and forged to specification, the ZWG hook makes rigging soft lures easy, securing baits in place with specialized fore and aft “keepers.” For dead center and ballast alignment, a slim profile weight mounts the hook shank. Weights such as “1/8” or “3/16” are clearly marked and stamped on the lead, offering easy identification for strategic hook selection.
“We are constantly looking for ways to improve the angler’s experience on the water, simplifying the rigging process, elevating bait performance, and helping extend the life of a single ElaZtech bait, even beyond its already bulletproof nature.” says José Chávez. , Director of Product Development for Z-Man. “The new ZWG hook immediately increases the angler’s success, simply by shortening rigging time and effort, keeping baits perfectly locked in place for the long term.”
Z-Man designed their new ZWG Swimbait Hook to maximize hook success.
To position the hook point perfectly straight and parallel to a chosen soft bait, a low-visibility silicone bead holds the curve of the hook flush with the bait. The bill effectively removes the requirement to rig bait with Texpose, freeing up the angler to use Texas/weedless gear or Texpose, if preferred. The specialized “sticky” bead grips and holds the bait in place, maintaining an optimal, natural presentation at all times.
Stationed on the neck of the eyelet, a molded plastic retainer with a sharp conical barb makes mounting the ElaZtech even easier, locking the nose of the bait securely, nice and tight to the eye. Together, the specialized keeper combo increases hooking ratios and prevents baits from slipping off the hook, should a strike miss. The double guard system holds the head and body of the bait firmly to the hook, preventing movement of the bait during critical stages of its presentation.
Focusing on the lethal weapon itself, the ZWG features a double-pronged hook point that perpetually maintains its wicked sharpness. The business end begins with a traditional taper, progressing to acutely angled sharp edges that preserve the integrity of the penetration. Custom forged from strong steel and finished with corrosion resistant black nickel plating, the hook’s advanced mechanics functionally close the rigging circle with select soft plastic offerings.
Paddletail lures like the new Mulletron™ and Scented PaddlerZ™, soft jerks like the Scented Jerk ShadZ™, and specialized shapes like the Turbo FattyZ™ and GOAT™ series are comfortably at home on a ZWG. Or use your imagination for even more killer combinations.
The ZWG hook positions swimbaits perpetually arrow straight and aligned for optimal presentations.
“Everyone knows the incredible benefits of ElaZtech superplastics,” says David Walker, Z-Man pro and MLF competitor. “But put a bait like the DieZel MinnowZ or even a topwater bait like the GOAT ToadZ™ on a ZWG hook and its performance and longevity become undeniable.
“Not only does this cool new hook make rigging time easier and shorter,” Walker notes, “but its dedicated handlers lock and hold the arrow baits, every time. No slipping off the hook or wasting time continually repositioning the hook tip on weedless rigged baits. This is a high-end hook design that brings out the best in your favorite ElaZtech baits, extending their life even further, if that’s possible.”
“The ZWG hook reflects the fact that Z-Man really listened to the needs of expert anglers,” suggests Capt. CA Richardson, Z-Man professional angler and FlatsClassTV host. “The keepers are strategically and cleverly designed to lock both the nose and midsection of the bait against the steel. They are completely hidden within the bait, making the hook very resistant to snags and preventing it from picking up weed. The keel weight is also placed slightly forward, towards the eye of the hook, producing longer casts with the “weight forward”.
“Easy hook weight identification also allows me to quickly match my ZWG to depth and water conditions,” Richardson adds. “Just today, in shallow water, we boarded a 30-inch Snook, ‘tickles the belly’ of a Mulletron swimbait with a 1/16-ounce ZWG.
“Finally, look no further for generic hooks that just don’t get the best out of ElaZtech’s super plastics or even traditional soft lures.”
Available in 3/0 (1/16-, 1/8-, 3/16-ounce), 4/0 (1/16-, 1/8-, 3/16-ounce), and 5/0 (1/ With sizes 8, 3/16, ¼ ounce), the new ZWG Weighted Bait Hook creates a smooth linear and secure bait connection, and creates endless innovative bait and hook possibilities. ZWG 3-hook packs (MSRP $6.49 per pack) will be available in October. For more information, visit zmanfishing.com.
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.
SK Customs® is proud to commemorate Independence Day with Omar “Crispy” Avila to honor recipients of the Military Badge of Merit, the current Purple Heart Medal.
“As Independence Day approaches, we recognize the sacrifice and unwavering dedication of those who have served our great nation,” said Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Customs. “Last year, we partnered with Purple Heart Homes, the Purple Heart Integration Project, and US Army veteran and content creator, Omar “Crispy” Avila. This association pays tribute to our veterans wounded in combat through the limited edition 240he Purple Heart Colt 1911 firearm, representing the spirit of freedom as we celebrate America’s independence.”
After being deployed to Iraq in 2007, Avila’s vehicle was struck by a 200lb IED, resulting in burns to up to 75% of his body and below-knee amputation of his right leg. Sergeant Avila retired from the US Army in 2010 after serving for nearly a decade and dedicated his life to serving other veterans and helping wounded warriors across the country.
As a Purple Heart recipient, Avila shows us what it means to commemorate wounded veterans through his Purple Heart Commemorative Colt video.
Through the SK Gives Back initiative, SK Customs donates a portion of the proceeds raised from the sale of this production to Purple Heart Homes and the Purple Heart Integration Project.
For more information on SK Guns® and SK Customs®, visit skguns.com.
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About SK Guns/SK Customs
SK Guns® has changed the world of collectible firearms by being the industry’s only producer of mass-produced, custom and limited-edition collectible firearms. He SK Guns® brand has redefined what custom limited edition means by being “Uniquely Personalized®”.
SK Guns® has expanded its capabilities to manufacture “Uniquely Custom®” firearms with an unmatched level of quality and artistry. The team of master engravers, expert finishers, historians and master gunsmiths are dedicated to every detail within the brand. Visit skguns.com for more information.
EDGEFIELD, SC — The National Wild Turkey Federation welcomes its newest board member to serve on the National Board of Directors. William (Bill) D’Alonzo will join the National Board of Directors, taking over from Robert Higginbotham, a long-serving board member and former national president who passed away in March.
“My goals and vision for my role as a new board member will be to serve and do whatever I can to further the efforts and excellent work that the NWTF has done,” D’Alonzo said. “I have great respect for the NWTF, having worked with them as a landowner on the Eastern Shore of Maryland to conduct a very successful restoration of the eastern wild turkey in Kent County, Maryland.”
The NWTF owes its achievements, in part, to the dedicated efforts of its volunteer-run National Board of Directors. Committed to advancing the NWTF mission, the board of directors plays a critical role in setting organizational goals, objectives, and strategies, thus shaping the future of mission-driven initiatives.
D’Alonzo is a highly accomplished individual with extensive experience in the financial industry and a strong commitment to land conservation and wildlife habitat restoration. As the former CEO and Chairman of Friess Associates and Chairman of Brandywine Funds, he led the growth of Friess Associates from a small team to a staff of 40+, navigating through challenging periods such as the 9/11 tech stock bubble attack, the Middle East conflict and the Great Recession. D’Alonzo has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance from Widener University.
Beyond his professional career, D’Alonzo is active on several nonprofit boards, including Delaware Wild Lands, University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Advisory Board, Wetlands America Trust, Eastern Shore Land Conservancy and the Nemours Foundation. Throughout his tenure, he has chaired various committees, demonstrating his commitment to conservation, public policy, strategic planning, investment, audit, finance, governance, development, and executive affairs. .
“Since I was a child, I have always had a heart for wildlife and conservation,” D’Alonzo said. “Seeing all the places I hunted disappear when I was young, seeing habitat and wildlife disappear with it broke my heart.”
His genuine passion for habitat conservation and commitment to future hunters is evident throughout many aspects of his life, including his Lifetime Patronage of the NWTF. Additionally, D’Alonzo personally owns and operates five farms spanning 1,800 acres, all of which are under conservation or agricultural easements.
He is happily married with two children and divides his time between residences in Wilmington, Delaware and Naples, Florida.
Current National Board of Directors
Harlan Starr – President
Bryan Perry – President
Shackelford Parks – Vice President
Ronnie Reagin – Treasurer
Phil Savage – Secretary
William (Bill) D’Alonzo
david baron
Mark Brinkmeyer
richard childress
Ray “Bear” Davidson
Linda Demmer
Dr Robert Dettmer
dal dyches
craig harris
chris hinkle
ben noble
marcia polhamus
joe shults
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 NWTFhe Anniversary and an opportunity to push the organization’s mission into the future while honoring its rich history. for his 50he 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.
EDGEFIELD, SC — At its National Leadership Conference in Ridgedale, Missouri, the National Wild Turkey Federation unveiled its 2023 investment in wild turkey ecology research, the largest the NWTF has made in a given year for the investigation: $582,374 scattered among 10 vital projects in nine states. With partner support, NWTF’s 2023 investment in wild turkey research will be leveraged to nearly $9 million.
“Wild turkey populations are experiencing declines and have become unstable in some states, varying significantly from year to year,” said NWTF Co-Executive Director Kurt Dyroff. “How we collectively manage them over the next decade will determine whether future generations will experience this tremendous resource as we do today. Our 2023 investment supports many important projects that will address declines and drive a broader understanding of the wild turkey and its life history, having applications in every state and effectively guiding future management of this bird we love.”
Projects for 2023 funding include:
Florida: Integration of data sources to quantify abundance of wild turkeys now and in the future.
Florida: Osceola Wild Turkey Breeding and Gulping Timeline.
Iowa: Identification of Mammalian Nest Predators and Female Wild Turkeys Using Genetic Techniques.
Kansas: Wild turkey foraging ecology and nutrient availability.
Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas: An Assessment of the Ranged Health of Rio Grande Wild Turkeys.
Mississippi: Novel Approaches to Estimate Wild Turkey Population Parameters (Year 2).
Nebraska: Assessing the spatial distribution of potential nest predators of wild turkeys in western Nebraska.
Oklahoma: Wild turkey population ecology and disease monitoring.
Tennessee: Investigation of fertility rates and causes of early embryonic death in wild turkey eggs in the US.
Wisconsin: Metrics of eastern wild turkey recruitment, poult survival, and population trends from tracking cameras and tagged bird movement data (pending agency budget approval).
“NWTF’s investment in these critical projects is made possible by generous contributions from Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund; mossy oak; and NWTF state chapters in South Carolina, Tennessee and Nebraska,” said NWTF Co-Executive Director Jason Burckhalter. “Our partners and volunteers understand the critical role research plays in ensuring that wild turkeys thrive in the landscape, and we can’t thank them enough for their commitment to our mission.”
Projects were ranked and scored by NWTF conservation staff and the NWTF Wild Turkey Technical Committee on project applicability, scientific rigor, partner participation, and matching funds.
“We’ve always been a research-driven organization,” said Mark Hatfield, NWTF’s national director of conservation services. “However, the unstable and declining population of wild turkeys across the country is reason for aggressive investment to ensure that wild turkeys remain a staple in the landscape for all who revere birds. That’s why we’re now funding 16 unique research projects nationwide, which is complementary to the projects our state chapters fund. In addition, the combined commitment of Super Fund contributions from our state chapters and the NWTF’s national investment in wild turkey research over the past 12 months amounts to more than $1.2 million. This shows that when there is a challenge, the NWTF and its volunteers come together to solve it.”
The announcement of the NWTF’s 2023 investment in wild turkey research comes on the heels of a remarkable year (2022) for wild turkey research, including the conclusion of the 12he National Wild Turkey Symposium, the announcement of the 13he National Wild Turkey Symposium in 2025, $360,000 investment from NWTF and notable contributions to wild turkey research efforts by NWTF state chapters across the country.
Significant funding for NWTF’s 2023 research investment was made possible through Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund, a non-profit organization driven by athletes who round up their purchases made at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s stores throughout the country.
“Conservation is at the heart of who we are at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s,” said Bob Ziehmer, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s senior director of conservation. “We recognize the importance that wildlife research continues to play in the long-term sustainability of our natural resources, including wild turkey populations. We are proud to invest half a million dollars this year with the National Wild Turkey Federation. This investment not only addresses priority research and conservation strategies, but enhances a bright future for wild turkey in North America.”
As new projects begin, the NWTF will provide background information, updates, and illustrate how these projects will have a lasting impact on the wild turkey population.
For more information on the NWTF’s investment in wild turkey research or its RFP program, contact Hatfield at [email protected].
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 NWTFhe 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.
Highland Adventures From East To West Presents Highlights From The Habitat Organization
The award-winning Highland TV series, ‘The Flush’ returns for its 12th season on the Outdoor Channel starting this week. Presented by Federal Ammunition and featuring Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, the show’s Official Conservation Partner, the new season of The Flush will air every Monday at 9:30am, Wednesday at 12:30pm, Friday at 3pm :30 pm, Saturday at 8:30 am and Sunday at 6:30 am EST.
Respected TV personalities Bill Sherck, Ron Schara, Scott Fransen and Travis Frank take viewers on another fascinating season of highland hunting on “The Flush” while engaging members of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever who are They volunteer on the front lines for habitat conservation efforts across the country. This season features hunts across the country, including a breathtaking trip to Alaska for ptarmigan, a grouse hunt in the Northwoods with Trampled by Turtles frontman Dave Simonett, and a dream hunt in Iowa with dedicated members of PF and Q.F.
“Our goal is to tell great stories from the North American highlands, and we are excited about the new shows coming to the air this season,” said host Travis Frank. “If you love hunting upland birds, bird dogs, and stories about people with a passion for blush, we think you’ll enjoy this season. Beyond the characters we met in the field, my favorite part of this season was the places we hunted. Most of our hunts were filmed on public land that we all have access to. The highlands are alive and we are lucky to be able to share our stories with viewers.”
The Flush broadcast schedule
Week of 6/26
logging camp ranch
Bill Sherck opens his hunting season in the North Dakota Badlands in search of sharp-tailed grouse and mourning doves.
week of 7/3
Alaskan ptarmigan stroke 1
Travis Frank travels the rugged mountain peaks of Alaska in search of a ptarmigan. Hunting Alaskan Wildfowl Comes With Incredible Challenges And Great Rewards (Part 1).
Week of 10/7
Alaskan Ptarmigan Blow 2
Travis Frank travels the rugged mountain peaks of Alaska in search of a ptarmigan. Hunting Alaskan Scrub Birds Comes With Incredible Challenges And Great Rewards (Part 2).
Week of 7/17
Maine Grouse Camp
Bill Sherck hunts in the remote Maine Northwoods with a dedicated group of grouse hunters. They pitch a tent in the woods and chase wild birds on public land.
Week of 7/24
trampled by birds
Travis Frank hunts grouse and woodcock in the woods of northern Wisconsin with a dedicated team of Pheasants Forever and Dave Simonett of the Trampled by Turtles band. At a family grouse camp they celebrate a fall hunting tradition and a successful conservation partnership.
Week of 7/31
dream team hunt
Scott Fransen and the Flush team meet up in western Minnesota to chase wild pheasants on public land. Is it Scott’s dream hunting gear or a big mistake?
Week of 7/8
Montana grouse opener
Travis Frank hunts the Montana Opener Grouse with three bird hunting buddies. The crew encounters large numbers of wild birds on public land.
Week of 8/14
North Dakota Life Members
Travis Frank joins biologists from Pheasants Forever in North Dakota to celebrate bird dog milestones and epic bird numbers. The action-packed hunt takes a turn when tragedy strikes in the field.
Week of 8/21
Hank’s Hunt #2
Ron Schara and Scott Fransen celebrate their love of bird dogs in a South Dakota pheasant field with a dedicated group of hunters in Hank’s second annual hunt.
Week of 8/28
Arizona Highlands Blow
Travis Frank and Tyler Webster search for public land for the Arizona Upland Slam: Mearns, Gambel’s and Scaled Quail.
Week of 9/4
Iowa Dream Hunt
Travis Frank hosts an action-packed rooster road trip through Iowa’s top pheasant hunting destinations with a team of Pheasants Forever staff and members.
Week of September 11
South Dakota Late Season
Scott Fransen hunts the last days of the late-January pheasant hunting season in South Dakota, battling brutal winter conditions and wiley roosters.
Week of 9/18
Kansas Quail Camp
Travis Frank joins a longtime group of upland bird hunters at a Kansas quail camp. Exploding flocks of quail are only part of the story when life throws this close-knit group of friends a terrifying curveball.
“The Flush” is presented by Federal Ammunition and features Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever as official conservation partners for the show. Additional support is provided by Benelli®, Nutrisource, Walton’s, North Dakota Tourism, Big Timber Fasteners, OnX Hunt, Aluma Trailers, Chief Upland, Wells Lamont, DeWalt, Superior Pump, Southwire, and Ruff Land Kennels.
About Ron Schara Productions
Based in Golden Valley, Minnesota, Ron Schara Productions is a leader in outdoor variety programming. Ron Schara and his award-winning team of writers, producers, and photojournalists cover the natural world and entertain outdoor enthusiasts on major networks.
About Pheasants Forever and Quail 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.
gold tip®industry leader in carbon arrows and bolts, along with Bee StingerEITHER, maker of the most advanced line of stabilizers and side bars for bowhunting and archery, congratulates the team’s archers on their strong performances in the second leg of the International Archery Organization’s National Triple Crown (IBO), which took place June 16-18 at 2 Mile Run County Park in Franklin, Pennsylvania. In this year’s match, the team’s archers placed first and second in the Semi-Pro and Senior Pro divisions.
More than 800 skilled competitors and tough mountainous tracks couldn’t stop archers Gold Tip and Bee Stinger from showing up in a big way. Leading the charge was semi-pro Mason Dowell, who posted the highest first-day score on the Pro courses and finished the weekend with victory in the Semi-Pro division. Meanwhile, long-time staffer Dale Jones took home second place on the Semi-Pro podium.
In the Senior Pro, personnel manager Tim Gillingham continued his dominating performance after winning the first leg of the Triple Crown. Trailing by seven points going into day two, Gillingham finished strong on the last ten goals to give himself a two-point lead before the tie-break, where he sealed the deal and took home the win. His teammate Harold Cogar came in second.
“Harold shot amazing all weekend with his Series 22s,” Gillingham said. “I had a really hard time catching up late on the second day.”
Cogar and his father, Harold Cogar Senior, are Gold Tip dealers in Shinnston, West Virginia, and are both top-level 3D archery competitors.
For more information on Gold Tip and Bee Stinger archery products, visit GoldTip.com and BeeStinger.com.
About the golden tip
Gold Tip, a Vista Outdoor brand, is an archery manufacturer of the most innovative, durable and accurate carbon arrows in the world. Each Gold Tip arrow is manufactured from the finest aerospace grade materials and built to meet industry weight and straightness specifications. Gold Tip products are backed by a network of friendly and knowledgeable employees, dealers and distributors. That’s why so many of the world’s top professional archers depend on Gold Tip, and why bow hunters and archers say Gold Tip makes the toughest arrows they’ve ever shot. For product news and information, visit www.goldtip.com or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/goldtiparrows/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goldtiparrows/.
The fastest and easiest hands-free bow retrieval system on the market that revolutionized the way bow hunters, backyard shooters and 3D competitors pack their bows anywhere, the Bow Spider is proud to introduce its new PRO Suspenders system.
Designed for the minimalist hunter or archer who wants to stalk in the woods or at the shooting range without wearing their backpack, the comfortable 3-inch-wide padded PRO Suspenders straps allow you to comfortably pack your bow with the Bow Spider Packing System and his bino harness all day. Additional webbing along the shoulder straps allows for storage of rangefinders, knives, or other clip-on gear you want to have quickly at hand. With the additional buckle kit sold separately for a suggested retail price of $14.99, you can seamlessly attach your own binocular harness, grab your bow, and go. The new Pro Suspenders are currently available in three colors: Black, Multicam, and Tan/Olive, and have a suggested retail price of $129.99. They are available online at www.bowspider.com.
The concept of the Bow Spider Bow Packing System is simple; Is that how it works. An aluminum arm attaches to the bow riser and slides into a slot on the lightweight injection-molded receiver, which can be worn on the included belt or attached via long bolts to other objects, including your pack. You can choose to temporarily or permanently mount the Bow Spider to your backpack. The bow is held firmly in place via a gravity locking system, yet slides out with minimal effort. You have to pull it out or flip it over to get the bow out. Its versatility also allows it to be mounted to tree trunks, a belt, binocular harness, any flat surface. The bow can be quickly and effortlessly removed with one hand when it’s time to get back into action. The Bow Spider Complete Bow Packing System comes in a variety of colors and has an MSRP of $89.95. To see how easy it is to use the Bow Spider, check out these video clips: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bow+spider+packing+system. For more information on the entire Bow Spider product line, visit www.bowspider.com.
About Recreational Archery Development LLC (RAD, LLC): Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Kinnear, WY, RAD, LLC is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative products for the outdoor industry, including the Bow Spider brand of products. The Bow Spider’s intuitive design makes bow retrieval quick and easy in any situation. The product is proudly made in the USA and dedicates one percent of all sales to conservation. The company is also offering veterans a 15 percent discount on all products. (To take advantage of this offer, orders must be called directly to the company at 307-438-9290.) For additional information about RAD, LLC and the Bow Spider brand of products, write to: RAD, LLC, PO Box 171 , Kinnear, WY 82516; call 307-438-9290; email [email protected]; visit www.bowspider.com.
The Boone and Crockett Club welcomed US Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Robert Bonnie’s announcement of a new funding commitment for big game migration corridor conservation on private lands in Idaho and Montana. In addition, the Department will expand the successful Working Lands for Wildlife initiative that targets funding for wildlife habitat conservation on working lands. The following is a statement from James L. Cummins, President of the Boone and Crockett Club.
“The Club has a long history of making sure private landowners have incentive-based programs for wildlife conservation. We are extremely appreciative of USDA Assistant Secretary Bonnie’s announcement of the increased USDA commitment to funding conservation of working lands that will support voluntary, incentive-based conservation efforts through her new Frameworks for Conservation Action. Directing $500 million to these Frameworks through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Farm Bill conservation programs, such as the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) and the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), will help farmers and ranchers to continue to improve their operations while benefiting fish and wildlife. who depend on these private lands.
In particular, we applaud the expansion of the big game migration corridor pilot project to now include not only Wyoming but also Idaho and Montana. As western big game species move across the landscape, they naturally ignore the boundaries between federal, state, tribal and private lands. Improving habitat along migration corridors will help ensure that these protein arteries continue to flow through the landscape with few barriers. Private landowners in the West are critical to this process and we greatly appreciate USDA’s financial commitment to support voluntary conservation efforts to sustain these iconic big game animals of the West.”
About the Boone and Crockett Club
Founded by Theodore Roosevelt in 1887, the Boone and Crockett Club promotes the stewardship and visionary management of big game and associated wildlife in North America. The Club maintains the highest standards of fair pursuit sportsmanship and habitat stewardship. Member accomplishments include the expansion and protection of Yellowstone and the establishment of Glacier and Denali National Parks, the founding of the US Forest Service, the National Park Service and the National Wildlife Refuge System, the fostering the Pittman-Robertson and Lacey laws, creating the Federal Duck Stamp program, and developing the cornerstones of modern gambling laws. The Boone and Crockett Club is based in Missoula, Montana. For more details, visit www.boone-crockett.org.
