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Mogador, OH. TenPoint Crossbow Technologies is pleased to announce that Outdoor Life has selected the Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock as their Best Crossbows of 2023 – Best Value Award Winner.

According to Scott Einsmann, “First impressions go a long way, and my first impression of the Wicked Ridge Raider was that it is very light and easy to cock. I have tried many crossbows, and there are only a few that are easy to cock and decock with a string cocker while in a tree. I think the Wicked Ridge Raider is in that rarefied air.

Starting at $749 and built in America, the Raider 400 De-Cock shoots 400 feet per second, is equipped with an illuminated sight, and NEW for 2023, is available in two different options.

For those who want a safe takedown, the XS Stock with ACUdraw De-Cock is the way to go.

Or, if you’re looking for length versatility and adjustability, the NEW Tactical Stock with an AR-Style Adjustable Stock is for you. The tactical stock is packaged with a rope sled for easy manual cocking and decocking of the crossbow.

“We are honored that Outdoor Life has chosen Wicked Ridge for this prestigious award,” said TenPoint CEO Phil Bednar. “The Raider 400 is the lowest priced takedown crossbow on the market. Combine the convenience of disarming with speeds of 400 FPS and the result is an affordable crossbow for all hunters that consistently outperforms its competition.”

Outdoor Life’s annual testing includes crossbows with velocities from 368 FPS to 515 FPS and published prices from $550 to $4,000. Each of them is extensively tested in areas such as speed, accuracy, cocking, and handling.

To read the full Outdoor Life article, visit https://www.outdoorlife.com/gear/best-crossbows/

TenPoint Crossbow Technologies is 100% American owned and operated, and all of our crossbows are made in Mogadore, OH.

For more information, please contact Brian Flaherty, Director of Marketing, [email protected] or www.tenpointcrossbows.com

Discreet and secure access to firearms is possible with the SnapSafe® Drop Box® Keypad Vault. One of the first of its kind, the vault door is hinged and gravity assisted. Once the code is entered, the door swings downward for quick access to the firearm. Inside, a foam insert protects the pistols from scratches and scratches. Additionally, the insert presents the firearm in an easily accessible manner when every second matters.

Access the Drop Box with the four-button keypad that runs on four AAA batteries. The keypad is programmable with multiple four to six digit access codes. To avoid running down the batteries, turn on the selectable audible and visible low battery indicators. In the event of a power outage, a backup key grants access to the contents of the safe.

This safe is easy to mount in various locations. The included mounting bracket and hardware can be placed against a wall or under a hanging structure. It can be mounted on most countertops, desks, bed frames, or nightstands. Keeping a firearm close and safe is crucial for home defense. The Drop Box is California Department of Justice approved and is constructed of 16-gauge steel for long-lasting, consistent operation.

Keyboard Vault Features

• Recognized by the California Department of Justice as an approved Firearms Storage Device (FSD)
• Compact vault mounts under a counter or desk or on the side of a nightstand for quick access to your pistol
• 4-6 digit programmable keypad code provides security and quick access
• Features a tamper resistant snap action drop down door.
• Protective foam lining protects your gun from scratches and scratches

Keyboard Safe Specifications

• Dimensions: 8.5″ wide x 11″ high x 2.25″ deep
• Weight: 4 pounds

SnapSafe® is owned by Hornady® Manufacturing, a third generation family business that has been designing, machining and producing bullets, ammunition, reloading products and safety products since 1949.

For more information please visit
WWW.SNAPSAFE.COM

Greeley, Colorado – cowboy insurance is a Burris Optics Original Film that draws viewers to the Gateway Simmental Ranch, a fourth-generation cattle ranch in Lewistown, Montana. Directed by Jim Butcher and his sons Logan and Brock, the film is a muddy portrait of the ranching lifestyle and the never-ending challenges of cattle management. Spring, in particular, requires these ranchers to dig deep as they work through the critical and often chaotic two-month calving season, battling unpredictable weather and predators to ensure their young make it to summer pastures.

From helping give birth to new calves to finding stray animals and keeping the herd safe from the ever-present coyotes and pumas, cowboy insurance offers a rarely seen glimpse into the austere life of the modern rancher. Making the job of butchers more efficient both in time and money has been the introduction of Burris thermal optics.

In the film, viewers see how the value of thermal gear expands the capabilities of jeans. Brock, who runs the night watch, shows how he uses Burris thermals not only to defend newborn calves from predators, but also to keep an eye on the herd at dawn and locate mothers and calves that have wandered off. they lose in the mountains However, while thermal technology has improved the efficiency of ranch chores and saves time and wear and tear on equipment, a cowboy’s job is never easy…and that’s the way they like it.

cowboy insurance debuted on Tuesday, May 30 on the Burris Optics YouTube channel.

For more information on Burris products, visit BurrisOptics.com.

About Burris

The Burris Company, founded in 1971 and headquartered in Greeley, CO, offers a complete line of premium optical products, including riflescopes and scopes for hunting; competition and application of the law; pistol scopes, binoculars, telescopes, mounts and accessories. To learn more about the complete line of Burris products, visit BurrisOptics.com or Facebook.com/BurrisOptics.

Savage Arms has relied on Jones & Company for sales representation for over 35 years and has expanded the company’s territory in 2023. Jones & Company will now handle the Midwestern and Western states for Savage Arms, while which will retain the state responsibilities of the South and TALO.

Savage Arms has spent decades delivering new firearms to shooters and hunters across the country. Over the past five years, the storied manufacturer has delivered innovative new products to additional categories while reaching new heights in sales. The brand’s portfolio features advanced, reliable, and high-quality firearms for the competitor, hunter, marksman, defender, plinker, and general firearms owner.

“Jones & Company has been essential to Savage Arms for more than three decades,” said Rob Gates, vice president of sales and marketing. “His history with our brand and shared success has not blurred his focus or wavered in his commitment to serving our retailers in key areas. Adding a new territory to their responsibilities will enable a new focus and promote engagement with our clients and consumers.”

Jones & Company’s capabilities were a key factor in this decision. The team possesses the talent, senior account management, technology, and product knowledge necessary for growth. Jones & Company offers the full package of analysis, excellent customer service, deep-rooted relationships, professional presentation skills, and an extensive team of professionals to manage the diverse and growing Savage brand and product line.

“Savage Arms was the first supplier that Jones & Company began representing in 1983,” said Aaron Cordero, senior vice president and principal at Jones & Company. “We are proud of our success together and excited to expand our coverage in the Midwestern and Western states. We look forward to growing our business together.”

To learn more about Savage’s extensive line of leading firearms, visit savagearms.com.

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Headquartered in Westfield, Massachusetts, Savage has been producing firearms for more than 125 years. Savage is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of rimfire and centerfire shotguns and rifles for hunting, competition and target shooting. Their firearms are best known for their accuracy, performance, and innovation. The entrepreneurial spirit that originally defined the company is still evident in its continued focus on continuous innovation, craftsmanship, quality and service. Learn more at www.savagearms.com.

A TEXAS SPECIALTY: CEVICHE MADE WITH FRESH CAUGHT IN MARSH

The Texas spring had been windy! I had been watching and waiting for the wind to die down, hoping for a chance to hit the swamp in my Old Town kayak and chase down some redfish. Finally, after a couple of months of waiting, I saw a stretch of predicted weather where the wind was supposed to die down and be almost non-existent. If you’ve ever fished in Texas, wind is one of those commodities that’s hard to escape. I quickly made arrangements to go on the water, chasing some Texas gold. I packed my truck with fishing necessities and headed to a friend’s house in Houston, where I was staying for a redfish adventure.

When I left Houston a couple of mornings later, I ran into a huge traffic jam. The day was going to be shorter than he initially expected. Arriving at the jetty much later than planned made me feel rushed. Upon first inspection, I noticed a welcome change from the water I fished the day before: the clarity of the water in the Intercoastal Waterway. I fished closer to Houston the day before, but thanks to 14 inches of rain the week before, all the water I found was excessively dirty. Stopping and finding clean, green water was bliss, making the long drive south from Houston well worth the extra time!

I quickly loaded up my kayak and started it up. I made my way across the Intercoastal and into a series of cuts, lakes, and drains where I planned to target slender-water redfish. I had barely entered the swamp when I saw a flash ahead of me that was definitely not a mullet. As I got closer, I could clearly see the redfish making its way slowly up the thin shoreline, scouting its way through the marsh grass, looking for an easy lunch. Incredible! I was only a hundred yards on this floor and I had already found my intended prey. I softly cast a LIVETARGET Fleeing Shrimp in front of him, but I cast it a bit closer than intended and made him blush like a startled quail.

Moving along the edge of the marsh, I began to see a few more fish, eventually noticing that they were all moving away from a spot in the marsh grass, where the current flowed with the incoming tide. All the reds slowly swam along the current line, looking for a fresh meal. It became apparent that the best thing to do was to anchor and let the fish come to me as I was scaring them away before I could cast the line in the clear water.

I anchored in a way that kept me twenty to thirty feet from the lane where most of these fish seemed to be traveling so my boat wouldn’t alert them to my presence. Using the same fleeing LIVETARGET shrimp, I targeted the fish as they passed me by casting my bait three to four feet in front of them, waiting until they were within eighteen inches of the bait, then giving it a quick little hop. Not all of the fish pounced on the bait, but most of the time, they quickly propelled forward, angled down, and nailed my bait to the bottom. I was having a great time watching these fish crush my offering.

Many times the fish tried to swallow my baits and luckily I remembered to put my Smith’s Lawaia pliers in my kayak which made unhooking my jig from their hard mouths a piece of cake. The best part about these pliers is their 400 series stainless steel construction that is completely rust inhibiting. An absolute necessity when fishing in any saltwater application. I used the Smith’s Regal River 6″ Fish Clamp to help hold the fish while I carefully removed my hooks.

I had my Smith’s Insulated Kill Bag loaded with ice. I have found over the years that if I quickly kill and bleed the fish I intend to eat and immediately put them on ice, I end up with a much better table fair. It really makes extremely firm and sweet steaks.

As the tide began to ebb, the parade of reds slowed down substantially. As afternoon rolled around, I decided to call it a successful day and head back to Houston. I had saved a couple of 23 inch fish to take home and needed to clean those as well.

Back at the dock, I filleted the fish. After spending a few hours in my Smith’s kill bag, they were cold and extremely firm, making filleting fish much easier.

To fillet a redfish, I cut it behind the pectoral fins at an angle toward the crescent-shaped gills all the way down the spine. I then trace along its spine with the tip of my 7-inch Smith’s Lawaia fillet knife, cutting away any large scales so it’s easy to remove the fillet from the side of the fish. When I get to about two-thirds of the way through the fish, I push the filleting knife all the way in and run the knife up to the tail, and the back of the fillet is free. Next, I start working towards the head of the fish, starting at the top and gently cutting through the meat as close to the bones as possible down to the spine. I then start working on the backbone and separate the meat from the bottom of the fish all the way down to the ribcage. With redfish, this is always the most challenging part. There isn’t much meat on the ribs, but I always hold my knife at a low angle and push the blade down along the ribs until I separate the fillet from the fish.

At this point, I have the fillet of the fish, but the skin is still attached. I leave the steak skin side down on the table. Starting at the tail section, I pinch it with my left hand and slice the fillet to the skin with my right hand, and then, keeping the fillet knife at a shallow angle, angled toward the skin, gently run the fillet knife through. on the skin side by removing the skin from the fillet. I now have a perfect steak to take home to cook. Remove scales, place fillets in a ziplock bag, and place back on ice. Keeping steaks as cold as possible is the easiest way to ensure a superior dining experience!

When I got home, I knew fresh redfish ceviche was on the menu! I have found that any firm-fleshed fish makes excellent ceviche, and reds are no exception. Recipe to follow below.

INGREDIENTS:

RED FISH CEVICHE

• 2 FRESH FISH FILLETS
• 4-5 LIME
• 1 HALF RED ONION
• 2 PINTS CHERRY TOMATOES
• 1 JALENPENO PEPPER
• 1 SERRANO PEPPER (YOU CAN OMIT THE PEPPERS IF YOU DON’T LIKE A LITTLE ZING)
• 1 BUNCH OF CILANTRO
• 1/2 CUCUMBER
• 1/2 AVOCADO
• 1/2 A MANGO
• 1 teaspoon salt

Take the redfish fillets and remove all of the bloodline. That’s basically anything red on the steak. Lineage is often the culprit when people complain about a fishy taste. I also try to remove any of the bones on top of the fillets. This can be tedious, but it’s well worth it in the final product. If you don’t want to worry about the bones, just use the back half of the fillets and the bottom of the fillet below where the bloodline was. There are no bones in these sections, so you won’t have to worry about them.

Once the fish is cleaned and deboned, cut it into small cubes about a half-inch square. Place the fish cubes in a bowl and squeeze enough limes to cover the fish cubes. Put it in the fridge to allow the lemon juice to “cook” the fish while you prepare the rest of the ceviche.

Start by chopping half a red onion. Then chop the peppers and coriander into fine pieces. Some people don’t like coriander, but this depends on personal taste. Add about two tablespoons of finely chopped coriander. I think of ceviche as a fish sauce, so I build it almost like a fresh pico de gallo.

At this point, add a teaspoon of salt and mix it with the chopped vegetables. This helps the flavors blend while preparing the rest of the ceviche.

Then peel the cucumber, cut it into small pieces and add it to my bowl of vegetables. Cut an avocado in half, cut it into small pieces and add them to the mixture of onion, bell pepper and cilantro.

Do the same with the mango and then cut the tomatoes into small pieces. I like the ceviche to be thick but not too big. Again, this is a personal preference. You can also use any tomato, but the cherries are sweeter, so they help add a sweet note to the ceviche that is missing with regular tomatoes.

Finally, add the fish marinated in my fridge to the vegetable mixture and combine with the vegetables. Add all the lime juice from the bowl and mix well.

At this point, the ceviche is ready to serve. I find it absolutely delicious right when it’s done, but it gets tastier over the next hour as the flavors continue to blend. Serve the dish over tortilla chips, crackers, or straight from the bowl with a spoon.

Enjoy!!

CAMP PERRY, OH – After careful review, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has awarded 114 scholarships to outstanding junior shooters through the CMP Scholarship Program for the 2023-2024 school year.

Along with a generous $30,000 contribution from the Garand Collectors Association (GCA), the CMP awarded $220,000 in scholarships to outstanding young people across the country, as well as four repeating $5,000 scholarships (a total of $20,000 over four years for each recipient ) to those applicants who best represented the ideals of the CMP Scholarship Program. The best applicants were chosen by the CMP Scholarship Committee.

Charles Bratton (Clover, SC), Emma Lawrence (Shelbyville, KY), Suman Sanghera (Great Falls, VA), and Alliston Zane (Pittsburgh, PA) were awarded the top 4 $20,000 scholarships.

The CMP awarded 58 one-time scholarships of $1,000 total to students across the country, along with another 12 to local students from Ohio and Alabama. In addition, the CMP awarded $3,000 scholarships to the next top 20 students and $5,000 scholarships to the previous 20 outstanding students.

Ella Allen (Nashville, TN), Emily Buck (Alabaster, AL), Elijah Butler (Austin, TX), Katrina Demerle (Ross, OH), Nathan Engman (Albertville, MN), Dylan Gregory (Naperville, IL), Madelyn Lee (Dawsonville, GA), Maggie Mizelle (Sylacauga, AL), Leah Mueller (Iola, KS), Casia Steinhaus (Devils Lake, ND), Ariana Sun (Honolulu, HI), Ryan Wee (Wake Forest, NC), Isabella Baldwin (Nashville, TN), Reese Burnett (Pierre Part, LA), Bremen Butler (Fort Wayne, IN), Esther Moore (Bentonville, AK), Julia Oubre (Acworth, GA), Leo Veatch (Agate, CO), Vincent Xu (Andover, MA) and Samantha Zermeno (Fort Mill, SC).

To review all successful applicants, see the CMP Scholarship Program page at https://thecmp.org/youth/cmp-scholarship-program/. Congratulations!

About the CMP Scholarship Program:

CMP scholarships are available to graduates of high school JROTC, 4-H, and other junior gun club members. Scholarship applications are only accepted if received complete and if the applicant is a US citizen, exhibits good moral character, is a contributing member of society, and is an academic marksman.

The CMP is dedicated to youth programs and promotes the education of the successful young adults who participate in them and is proud to support youth shooters in their continuing education, helping to shape their fulfilling futures. Through these scholarships, the CMP is able to maintain its goal of rewarding those who display exceptional talent, determination, and civility within the field of marksmanship.

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.

The grant will support Delta’s duck production programs in Manitoba, benefiting hunters in Canada and the United States.

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — A grant from the Manitoba Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund provides valuable resources to grow Delta Waterfowl’s Hen House program and enhance duck production efforts in Canada.

The $21,320 grant will fund the construction and installation of 100 new chicken coops in Manitoba. Fieldwork for the recently approved project will begin in late 2023, and will focus on areas with adequate wetlands and a high nesting density of mallards. Project Hen Houses will be ready for mallards early in the 2024 nesting season.

“Our Hen House program has grown substantially in recent years,” said Matt Chouinard, Delta Waterfowl’s senior director of waterfowl programs. “Grants like these are critical – they make a comprehensive difference to our programs, especially as we continue to expand them as part of the Million Duck Campaign.”

Chicken coops, used mainly by mallards, are nesting cylinders made of wire fencing and flax straw and erected on a post in small wetlands. Chickens and their nests are safe in the coops from many predators, including red foxes, badgers, and skunks, which frequently destroy the ducks’ nests in the sparse patches of grass. Research has shown that mallards that use roosts in some heavily farmed regions of Canada are 12 times more likely to incubate a nest than a mallard that nests on grass.

The organization also received a 2022 Manitoba Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund grant ($37,000), which funded the installation of 200 new chicken coops in Manitoba. No doubt many of these chicken coops are already being used by mallards in 2023.

“Coops are the most cost-effective management tool for producing mallards,” Chouinard said. “This grant, through the Manitoba Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund, helps expand our Duck Production Programs and benefits ducks and duck hunters in Manitoba and throughout North America.”

The Manitoba Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund, created in 2014, fosters an important partnership between the provincial government and Manitoba hunters and fishermen.

In 2022, Manitoba made a historic investment of $20 million to establish an endowment fund with the Winnipeg Foundation, whose goal is to secure long-term financial support for projects that enhance Manitoba’s fish and wildlife populations. Additional funding contributions include 10 percent of annual fees collected from Manitoba fishing, hunting and trapping license sales.

In addition to the Hen House grants in 2022 and 2023, the Manitoba Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund grant also committed additional funds to support and expand the pressing need for hunter recruitment efforts in Canada. The funds will support Delta’s R3 programs such as First Hunt, University Hunt Program and Defend the Hunt.

delta waterfowl is The Duck Hunters Organization, a leading conservation group working to raise ducks and secure the future of North American waterfowl hunting. Visit deltawaterfowl.org.

For more information on Delta Waterfowl’s roost programs, contact Matt Chouinard at [email protected].

With several lines of successful and progressive improvements, Bond Arms® introduces the Honey B. This “B” packs a stinger and comes in multiple gauge options. With firepower for everyone, options are offered in the .22LR, 9mm, 380, and 38 Special. What sets this design apart from the rest of the Stinger series of pistols is the advancement and utilization of B6 grips, which add exceptional grip, control, and comfort.

B6 grips offer a full hand extended feel with a small frame. These grips take the guesswork out of placement and provide refined control by adding a large palm swell and the option of a smooth or textured backstrap. Pairing these grips with the Stinger frame is a combination that can’t be overlooked. More surface area makes the 9mm more manageable in this ultra-compact design.

Overall, the Honey B is just 5.5 inches long with a three-inch barrel, more than enough for pinpoint and accurate accuracy. It is heavy enough, at 17.5 oz, to mitigate recoil in a 380 and 9mm without sacrificing the lightweight control commonly found in a .22LR and 38 Special. Mixing these two does not mean making concessions.

Safety-wise, the Honey B comes with a trigger guard and a 7-pound trigger guard. The sights are standard fixed sights with a 10-yard crosshair image, and the simple open-action design makes loading the 2-round capacity barrels easy and efficient. It’s easy to see that this can quickly become a 9mm pocket pistol as a primary or secondary defense tool.

For more information, visit https://www.bondarms.com/Honey-BNEW-P8588.aspx

Characteristics of honey B:

• B6 resin grip material
• extended grip size
• fixed sights
• 2 shot capacity
• single action
• trigger guard

Honey B Specifications:

• Special calibers .22LR, .380, 9mm and 38
• 3 in. barrel length
• 5.5 inches long
• 17.5 ounces
• 7 pound trigger weight
• MSRP – $320

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

For more information please visit
www.bondarms.com