A federal judge in New Jersey on Tuesday granted a preliminary injunction in part against certain tenets in the Garden State’s revised gun permit law, Chapter 131, handing out a victory for the Second Amendment Foundation and its partners in the lawsuit.
In her meticulously researched 235-page ruling, US District Court Chief Judge Renee Marie Bumb writes: “The Constitution leaves some measures to the states to combat gun violence. But what the Second Amendment prohibits states from doing, and what the State of New Jersey has done here with much of Chapter 131, is “to prevent law-abiding citizens with ordinary needs for self-defense from exercising their right to possess and bear arms. .’ That is clearly unconstitutional.
“Bruen required the state to make its firearms laws compliant with the Second Amendment,” Judge Bumb adds. “Chapter 131 was the State’s response, but it went too far, becoming the kind of law Founding Father Thomas Jefferson would have warned against since it ‘disarms[s] only those who are not inclined or determined to commit a crime [and] worsen[s] the difficult situation of the victims, but to improve[s] those of the assailants’”.
SAF joins in this case the New Jersey Coalition of Gun Owners, the New Jersey Second Amendment Society, the Firearms Policy Coalition, and three private citizens, Nicholas Gaudio, Jeffrey Muller, and Ronald Koons. , the latter for whom the case, Koons v. Platkin, is named. They are represented by attorney David Jensen of Beacon, NY
“Judge Bumb’s ruling clearly acknowledges the issues we raise with New Jersey’s restrictive gun law, and has fired a legal shot into the state’s bow,” said SAF Founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “When New Jersey passed Chapter 131, it removed the ‘good need’ requirement, but replaced it with an equally egregious ‘sensitive locations’ restriction to effectively prohibit carrying a legally licensed firearm anywhere in the state. That just doesn’t pass the sniff test.”
“Judge Bumb’s ruling clearly acknowledges the issues we raise with New Jersey’s restrictive gun law, and has fired a legal shot into the state’s bow,” said SAF Founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “When New Jersey passed Chapter 131, it removed the ‘good need’ requirement, but replaced it with an equally egregious ‘sensitive locations’ restriction to effectively prohibit carrying a legally licensed firearm anywhere in the state. That just doesn’t pass the sniff test.”
Henry Repeating Arms, one of the nation’s leading firearms manufacturers, has donated $25,000 to the Border Patrol Foundation (BPF) in support of the organization’s mission to honor the memory of fallen Border Patrol agents from USA and provide immediate financial assistance to their families.
With an ever-expanding reach since its founding in 2009, BPF now offers financial assistance to Border Patrol agents and support personnel who are injured, injured, or have become ill while on duty, as well as their family members, and a scholarship program for the children of fallen Border Patrol agents.
“The Henry Repeating Arms donation will have a very significant impact on our critical mission,” said Rowdy Adams, president of the Border Patrol Foundation. “BPF is very grateful for the support and looks forward to a long-lasting relationship with Henry Repeating Arms. The generous donation supports our commitment to ‘Honor Memory. Serving Families’”.
The donation is part of Henry Repeating Arms’ $1 million silver anniversary pledge through its charitable arm, Guns for Great Causes, and the company’s longstanding advocacy for American law enforcement agencies. The company has donated $275,000 to organizations supporting law enforcement personnel and their families since June 2022, including Tunnel to Towers, Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS), First Responders Children’s Foundation, and more.
“We are proud to help support the Border Patrol Foundation so they can continue to be there for the families of the brave men and women who risk their lives every day at our borders,” said Anthony Imperato, founder and CEO of Henry. repetitive arms. “I cannot imagine the heartbreak of a family who loses a loved one in the line of duty, and we hope this donation can continue to help ease some of the financial burdens and provide greater opportunities for their children.”
Henry’s check presentation occurred at BPF’s Southwest Soirée in conjunction with the Border Security Expo in El Paso, Texas. Henry Repeating Arms ambassadors and distributors Clark Sanders and his daughter Martha Kaye Sanders of Big Sandee’s Guns in Sedan, Kansas presented the check to BPF.
For more information about the Border Patrol Foundation, visit borderpatrolfoundation.org.
To learn more about Henry Repeating Arms and its products, visit henryusa.com.
About Henry’s repeating arms:
Henry Repeating Arms is one of the leading manufacturers of rifles and shotguns in the United States and a world leader in the lever action category. The company’s motto is “Made in America, or not made at all,” and its firearms come with a lifetime warranty backed by award-winning customer service. The company is also known for its Guns For Great Causes charity program, which focuses on helping families of sick children, children’s hospitals, military veterans’ organizations, Second Amendment advocacy groups, and wildlife conservation organizations. The company currently employs more than 550 people and has more than 330,000 square feet of manufacturing space at its Wisconsin and New Jersey facilities. The company is named in honor of Benjamin Tyler Henry, who invented and patented the Henry lever-action rifle in 1860, the first practical repeating rifle and America’s unique contribution to the international stage of firearms design. Visit Henry Repeating Arms online at henryusa.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/HenryRepeating and @henry_rifles on Instagram.
The new TT TacVec Weapon Fixation MKII is a revolutionary weapon mount for enhanced tactical performance.
Tasmanian Tiger®, a line of tactical nylon products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., is pleased to announce the release of its latest innovation, the TT TacVec Weapon Fixation MKII. This state-of-the-art gun mount is specifically designed to offer enhanced capabilities for mounting heavier weapons on the TT Modular Front Seat Panel (item TT-7548), giving professionals superior tactical options in critical situations.
The TT TacVec Weapon Fixation MKII is built with unmatched precision and functionality, addressing the changing needs of tactical operators around the world. Its notable features include an aluminum-reinforced stock support and a quick release system for effortless removal of the weapon. The aluminum-reinforced stock support provides exceptional durability and strength, ensuring reliable retention of the weapon and minimizing the risk of damage during high-intensity operations. The quick release system allows for fast and efficient weapon extraction. Operators can effortlessly and easily remove their weapons, saving crucial seconds in critical situations. This innovative design ensures secure attachment and quick accessibility, allowing operators to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and maintain a decisive advantage in the field.
“Tasmanian Tiger continues to push the boundaries of innovation, meeting the unique demands of tactical operators around the world,” commented Richard Lewis, President and CEO of Proforce Equipment, Inc. “The TT TacVec Weapon Fixation MKII shows our commitment to provide professionals with the highest quality equipment that amplifies their performance, reliability and adaptability in the field.”
The TT TacVec Weapon Fixation MKII offers a streamlined and versatile mounting solution for heavier weapon systems. With its robust construction and advanced engineering, the TT TacVec Weapon Fixation MKII is specifically designed to accommodate heavier weapon systems, allowing operators to confidently use a wide range of firearms depending on mission requirements.
The TT TacVec Weapon Fixation MKII weighs 12.8oz/365g. and is made of Cordura® 700 Denier. It is available in Titan Gray for an MSRP of $59.95.
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About Tasmanian Tiger®:
Tasmanian Tiger®, a division of Tatonka GmbH, is an international brand founded in 1999 to provide wearer-designed nylon products for elite combatants and law enforcement in Europe and Asia. From prototype to production, all products are manufactured at the company’s own facilities, ensuring a consistently high level of quality throughout all production processes. All products undergo quality checks before leaving the facility and are regularly checked by independent international test centers.
Store and storganize your tools, equipment or groceries in the bed of your truck or in the back of your SUV
Everyone keeps things in their truck or SUV, like jumper cables, window scrapers, tow straps, and tools—even rain gear, a warm jacket, or a pair of boots. The problem is where to store it all and how to keep it organized. And hauling groceries often results in toppled bags around a corner, leaving you a mess.
because of that there are friend tonneaufor your tonneau-covered pickup bed, and charging buddand, for your large or small SUV! So you don’t have to worry about tools, equipment or food falling or slipping and getting damaged.
The Tonneau Buddy’s “ToughTube” PVC frame is easy to assemble and provides exceptional durability without the cumbersome weight. This frame is covered in a specially engineered heavy-duty 600D “Burly Buddy” polyester fabric for a lifetime of dependable performance. The cover also has “No-Slide” rubber feet on the bottom four corners, helping to prevent your Tonneau Buddy from sliding on your bed, bed liner, or floor.
To help with organization, the Tonneau Buddy has a repositionable “InSlide” divider to segment gear and “Pockets Galore” (18 of them) to provide easy access to certain items or to safely store smaller gear.
A Tonneau Buddy not only “organizes” your stuff, it has a premium “Resist-It” water resistant coating that protects your gear from water reaching the valleys of the truck bed. You can also protect your stuff from dust, dirt, and the elements with an “Extraordinary” Buddy Cover, which features a water- and UV-resistant vinyl coating.
The Tonneau Buddy also has “right height” adjustability, accomplished by spring-loaded buttons that lock into holes in the ToughTube frame. Custom fit the Tonneau Buddy to the bed of the truck it will mount to.
Some Tonneau Buddy applications will place the Storganizer in the rear of the truck, while others will be better at the front of the bed. Go ahead and move it to any location that suits your own needs and attach it to the bed slats using the eyelet tabs attached to the side of the Tonneau Buddy.
Tonneau Buddies come in two sizes, one for full-size trucks and one for midsize trucks.
The Cargo Buddy is made specifically for SUV use. It’s a foldable, self-adjusting unit that sets up in seconds without tools and is ideal for storing those supplies you want to keep in your SUV or going to the grocery store or retail store. And, when not in use, the Cargo Buddy folds flat to store out of the way.
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The long-awaited First Variable Focal Plane Low Power Optics (LVPO) has arrived from RITON Optics with the introduction of the 5 TACTIX 1-10×24. Engineered to outperform and deliver more, the 5 TACTIX 1-10×24 has superior clarity, 1x-powered red-dot capabilities, and 10x-powered accuracy for those long-distance shots.
Covered and resettable windage and elevation turrets provide the option of protected or exposed turrets depending on usage. Accurate and audible 1/10 MRAD turrets allow for quick adjustments for those who prefer to dial in their turrets. For shooters who prefer to wait and not mark their turrets, the Illuminated 3OT Christmas Tree Reticle is the answer.
Windage and elevation adjustments on the 5 TACTIX 1-10×24 are made with low-profile touch turrets that offer 1/10 MRAD adjustments. Strong machined aluminum turret covers ensure extreme durability and reliability in virtually any environment.
“The 5 TACTIX LVPO has been a long time coming and we are delighted that it is finally here,” said Jerimiah Alexander, Riton Optics Product Manager. “We have spent a lot of time, research and development creating a scope that would excel in any environment and exceed expectations.”
Using 6061-T6 aluminum, the 5 TACTIX 1-10×24 is an excellent choice for anyone who wants a quality, versatile, robust and accurate scope. With the patent pending Dual Lever Release System, shooters have the ability to increase 1x magnification to half or full magnification using the Dual Lever Release System without adjusting their shooting position. This feature is available on all 2023 Riton 3, 5 and 7 series optics.
As with all Riton Optics magnified optics, the 5 TACTIX 1-10×24 is also backed by a limited lifetime warranty and the Riton Promise, giving users a lifetime of confidence in the field.
Product characteristics:
Riton HD glass
Capped turrets, zero resettable
Three available height pull levers (14mm, 11mm, 8mm), plus one flush mount
14mm and flush mount included
Windage and elevation adjustment 1/10 MRAD
6 levels of red lighting with on/off between each level
fast focus eyepiece
EP level clean room assembly
100% waterproof, fogproof and shockproof (tested up to 1200G)
Aircraft-grade aluminum with a strong, durable design
Flip-up lens covers, lens cloth and Allen key included
MSRP: $959.99
Now available for purchase at www.RitonOptics.com and authorized dealers. see the difference!
About Riton optics:
see the difference
Riton Optics’ goal is to bring quality and affordability to the optical industry with the greatest focus on the customer. We focus on market research, unique design, and detailed product testing to ensure that all Riton optics meet the demands of all shooters. Staffed by avid shooters and hunters, the product line focuses on practical, real-world applications that provide customers with the quality and functionality needed in a variety of applications. Each optic goes through two rounds of quality control before reaching the hands of end users, this is done by in-house experts, who are competitive shooters and hunters. We are confident that as soon as you look through our HD glass you will truly see the difference and why thousands of shooters and hunters are switching to Riton.
you will experience the difference
At Riton we have an unwavering passion for providing high quality optics at the most competitive prices in the industry and accompanied by incredible service. Our commitment to excellence extends from our product to our customer service and finally to our limited lifetime warranty. The quality of our products makes this the best guarantee you will probably ever have to use; However, as hunters and shooters, we know that sometimes bad things happen to even the best gear.
You’ll see the difference in everything we do because we’re different, and we built this company to be exactly that, so you, the consumer, get everything you deserve.
Bear Forest Knives knows that a knife is the only tool for a successful outdoor adventure. It’s not the only tool, but a force to be reckoned with, no matter the size.
Any level of camping requires essential gear and equipment. Total shipping weight is a vital consideration when packing. Consideration should be given to simplifying loading to have a single cutting tool for all needs. A long blade can be the perfect all-in-one tool for outdoor adventure and convenience.
The all in one tool
The all-in-one tool is a go-to for any camper or survivalist. It should have multiple features that make it versatile and valuable in various scenarios. Whether it’s cutting branches, splitting wood, opening cans, or cutting rope and fabric, the all-in-one tool can help in all those situations. Such a tool must be compact enough to easily fit in a backpack, sled, or canoe while still being incredibly strong and powerful.
The Thunder
A decent all-in-one tool should have a balanced blade and be easy to use one-handed for long periods of time comfortably. Bear Forest Knives’ Thunder is an impressive 15-inch bowie-style blade designed for easy chopping, blending, and slicing. Its 10-inch-long 52100 high carbon steel blade boasts a Rockwell hardness score of 58-59 and is easy to sharpen due to its composition. The blade features a fuller twist to reduce weight and improve balance, while the hourglass-shaped handle offers natural micarta scales for improved texture and grip.
The Thunder comes with a black Kydex sheath for added strength and low maintenance. Whether you’re looking for a well-rounded camp knife or a formidable blade in your arsenal, The Thunder checks all the boxes.
Every Thunder is handcrafted from start to finish in the USA, ensuring each one meets the same high standards expected of Bear Forest Knives.
The next time you go on an adventure, take The Thunder with you!
Characteristics:
Overall Length: 15 3/8 inches
Blade length: 10 inches
Thickness: 0.187 (3/16) inches
Steel: 52100 high carbon steel
Grind: High Saber
90 degree spine
Finish: Rock Tumbled Acid Wash
Handles: Natural Micarta
Sheath: Kydex (0.080”)
Made in EE.UU.
MSRP: $349.99
Bear Forest knives are made from high carbon steel and will tarnish/rust if not cared for properly, we recommend a good oil and regular maintenance.
About Bear Forest Knives:
Bear Forest Knives shares an abiding love of the outdoors, freedom and fresh air, and the opportunity to connect with nature in all its glorious forms. Bear Forest Knives were created to enhance all adventures and interactions in the wild, being ready for whatever the day or night, weather or conditions bring. Bear Forest knives are specifically designed for these moments and the daily life that happens in between.
For more information please visit: https://www.bearforestknives.com/
Yamaha Program Recognized by Public Lands Alliance with Corporate Stewardship Award
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, today announces the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) grants for the first quarter of 2023, which support projects and programs that create opportunities to enjoy and participate in activities and recreation. outdoors, including efforts aimed at the younger generation.
For the past 15 years, Yamaha OAI has led the powersports industry in supporting projects across the country that promote safe and responsible access to public lands for motorized and outdoor recreation. In addition to highlighting first quarter 2023 grant recipients, Yamaha is pleased to receive the Public Lands Alliance’s 2023 Corporate Stewardship Award for 2023.
“Part of the mission of the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative is to protect the future of outdoor recreation for all, as well as get them to experience and appreciate it, so it was great to award multiple applications this quarter which will be They focused on getting the kids active and outdoors.” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s motorsports marketing manager. “In addition, Yamaha is honored to accept the Public Lands Alliance Corporate Stewardship Award, which recognized the success of the Outdoor Access Initiative in promoting and advocating for access to public lands for outdoor and motorized recreation.” .
The Public Lands Alliance has worked to encourage and promote its nonprofit partner members of America’s public lands since 1977. On behalf of the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative and the program’s philanthropic efforts with public lands nonprofits, nominated by the Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest, Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, received the Public Lands Alliance’s 2023 Corporate Stewardship Award, which recognizes a company that demonstrates exceptional achievement in improving the quality of visitor experience in the public lands of the United States.
For OAI grant recipients, Yamaha’s Outdoor Access Initiative continues its support of All Kids Bike, getting public school students outdoors and teaching them how to ride a bike. OAI’s $100,000 grant will support activations at elementary schools across the country and help thousands of kids get exercise while enjoying the outdoors on bikes. In addition, the California Outdoor Recreation Foundation receives funding for its OHV safety and educational experience at Hollister Hills SVR as part of the California State Parks Adventure Pass program for fourth grade students. To ensure a safe driving experience at the Corral Canyon Kid-Friendly OHV Driving Area in the Cleveland National Forest, the San Diego Off-Road Coalition will use its OAI grant from Yamaha to purchase bales of rice to create a track boundary. .
Yamaha awarded 13 grants for the first quarter of 2023, totaling more than $288,000 in funding to the following organizations:
The Alliance for Florida National Parks
Natural Restorations (Arizona)
California Outdoor Recreation Foundation
Pel-Cho Muddnutz ATV/UTV Club (Wisconsin)
Colorado Motorcycle Trail Bike Associations
Post-Wildfire OHV Recovery Alliance (California)
Crested Butte Avalanche Center (Colorado)
San Diego Off Road Coalition
Day Mountain Road Association (Maine)
Strider Education Foundation (National)
East Branch Sno-Rovers and ATVs (Maine)
Western Trails Conservation (Idaho)
Friends of the Flathead Avalanche Center (Montana)
The deadline to apply for consideration in the second quarter funding cycle is June 30, 2023. Yamaha encourages OHV riding clubs, land management, and state-related outdoor recreation organizations without nonprofits to visit YamahaOAI.com for information on how to apply for a grant and review the submission guidelines. There you will also find Yamaha’s OAI grant application form, as well as the informative blog, which includes summaries of typical projects for inspiration.
Learn more about Yamaha’s OAI program in the following videos: https://youtu.be/ljdsvRhd8QM https://youtu.be/OB0HyQN0JbE
About Yamaha’s Outdoor Access Initiative
Since 2008, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative has led the powersports industry in supporting responsible access to our nation’s public lands for outdoor enthusiasts. With more than $5 million contributed to more than 450 projects across the country, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of motorized recreational trails, maintained and rehabilitated riding and hunting grounds, improved staging areas, provided farm organizations essential education on OHV safety, has built bridges over fish-bearing streams, and partnered with local outdoor enthusiast communities across the country to improve access to public lands. Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations, including OHV riding clubs and associations, national, state, and local public land use agencies, outdoor enthusiast associations, and wildlife conservation groups. land interested in protecting, improving, expanding, and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible, and sustainable public use.
Updated guidelines, an application form, and news about the Outdoor Access Initiative are available at YamahaOAI.com. For specific questions about Yamaha’s Outdoor Access Initiative, please call the dedicated hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724), email [email protected] or write to:
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Yamaha Motor Corp., USA 3065 Chastain Meadows Parkway, Bldg. 100 Marietta, GA 30066
About Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings include motorcycles and scooters, ATVs and side-by-sides, snowmobiles, WaveRunner personal watercraft, boats, outboard motors, outdoor power equipment, power-assisted bicycles, golf carts , assistive wheelchair systems, Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and robotic machines, drones, accessories, apparel, Yamalube products and much more. YMUS products are sold through a national network of distributors and dealers in the United States.
YMUS has a corporate office in California, two corporate offices in Georgia, facilities in Wisconsin and Alabama, and factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. Additional US-based subsidiaries include Yamaha Marine Systems Company (YMSC) with divisions Bennett Marine (Florida), Kracor Systems (Wisconsin) and Siren Marine, Inc. (Rhode Island), Skeeter Boats (Texas), with the G3 Boats division (Missouri) and Yamaha Precision Propeller (Indiana).
Connect with Yamaha on social media via @YamahaOutdoors or search for any of the following hashtags across all platforms: #Yamaha #YamahaOAI #REALizeYourAdventure #ProvenOffRoad #AssembledInUSA
Two of SPYPOINT’s latest cellular tracker cameras are now shipping and available at retail stores across the country.
SPYPOINT’s FLEX G-36 and LM2 offer hunters an unmatched combination of performance and value, along with the flexibility they need to help them select a camera that meets their needs and budget.
The FLEX G-36 builds on the success of the SPYPOINT FLEX camera that was introduced last year. The camera takes 36MP photos and 1080p video with sound, both of which are streamed to the SPYPOINT app thanks to the camera’s innovative dual-sim setup that eliminates the need to select or worry about a carrier model. The new FLEX G-36 also offers improved connectivity and longer battery life compared to the original FLEX.
The LM2 is based on the popular LINK-MICRO platform and offers 20MP photos. If the camera looks familiar, it’s because it has its roots in the original LINK-MICRO design, the most popular cellular tracking camera of all time, but in addition to 20MP photos, it adds optimized connectivity thanks to a new antenna design and a 90-foot flash and spotting range.
“We are excited for our users to have the new cameras in their hands,” said Jean-Francois Boyer, Vice President of Marketing for SPYPOINT. “Consumer feedback after the ATA and SHOT Show was very positive, and retailers were excited to see the new innovations as well. The exploration season will start soon and we are looking forward to seeing our clients’ successes this fall,” he concluded.
SPYPOINT trail cameras are available at thousands of locations across the country.
For more information on FLEX G-36 or LM2, visit www.spypoint.com.
ABOUT SPYPOINT: SPYPOINT, the world’s #1 cellular tracker camera brand, revolutionized the hunting industry by making mobile scouting accessible to everyone. Our reliable, easy-to-use cameras and innovative camera and photo management app with customizable maps, weather and BUCK TRACKER AI filters are designed with one goal in mind: to make you a more prepared and efficient hunter. With SPYPOINT you have the whole hunt in the palm of your hand.
For more information on SPYPOINT products and technology, visit www.spypoint.com.
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — The Delta College Hunting Program, which originated at Louisiana State University in the late 1990s when Dr. Frank Rohwer organized hunts for his wildlife students, has grown exponentially since which became a formal Delta program in 2017.
Many of today’s wildlife management students do not come from families with hunting histories. UHP introduces these future wildlife management professionals to waterfowl hunting so they understand the important role it plays in conservation. Additionally, UHP aims to recruit students to become lifelong waterfowl hunters introducing their families and friends to our world.
In 2021, Delta held UHP events at 36 universities with 222 students despite the challenges of COVID-19. The program doubled in 2022, with 415 students from 72 universities across North America participating.
“We met all of our UHP targets by 2022,” said Jacob Bushaw, Delta’s R3 coordinator for the United States. “We had big events at many universities, including Cornell University, Ohio State University, and the University of Florida. We had 20 wildlife students at Florida UHP, and most of them had never held a gun before that event.”
Aidan Flores, Delta’s R3 coordinator for New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas, reported that 16 universities in the region participated in UHP and expects to add eight more in 2023.
In Canada, 87 students from 11 colleges/universities participated in UHP, according to Alan Cattrysse, Delta’s R3 coordinator for Canada. COVID-19 restrictions delayed the hunting portion of UHP at three universities in the fall of 2022, but all Canadian students will have the opportunity to participate in a guided hunt in the fall of 2023 to complete the program.
Surveys of participants revealed excellent success for the program, with 92 percent of students indicating they plan to continue hunting, according to Bushaw. Additionally, students rated Delta’s UHP a 4.8 on a scale of 1 to 5.
“This program is amazing and does a great job of introducing people to hunting,” said Aida Bagheri Hamaneh, a Virginia Tech UHP student participant. “It makes duck hunting seem so much more accessible and achievable for someone like me who He has no hunting background or social connections to duck hunters.”
Delta’s comprehensive UHP takes participants through hunter safety, shooting skills, a guided hunt, field bird preparation and a post-hunt meal.
“I have enjoyed every second of the program, and have really enjoyed the waterfowl so much that I have decided to focus on it while I continue my college career,” said Rylee Abbott, a wildlife student at the University of Tennessee. Martin.
Delta projects that UHP’s rapid growth will continue into 2023, with a goal of 100 universities participating during the academic year.
“Interest in Delta’s UHP is high because wildlife faculty in North America have seen a dramatic shift toward students with no hunting history,” said Joel Brice, director of conservation for Delta Waterfowl. “Our UHP program fills an important need for universities to educate future wildlife management professionals about hunting.”
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.
Branson’s Silver Dollar City has been voted America’s Best Theme Park and Springfield’s Wonders of Wildlife has been voted America’s Best Aquarium by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards following a national poll of USA Today readers and fans of each attraction.
“We recognize the importance of this type of recognition from our visiting guests from across the United States,” said Brad Thomas, president of Silver Dollar City Attractions. “Having the distinction of being the No. 1 theme park and Wonders of Wildlife as the No. 1 aquarium speaks to the quality of experiences each attraction offers our guests.”
“We are truly humbled by this distinction and so grateful to every guest, member and fan for their votes and support,” said Johnny Morris, noted conservationist and founder of Bass Pro Shops and Wonders of Wildlife.
“Wonders of Wildlife represents the collective efforts of countless individuals and organizations who share a great passion for conservation. Together we hope that the awareness generated by this recognition, for both Silver Dollar City and Wonders of Wildlife, will encourage more people to visit the Ozarks and be inspired to enjoy and protect the great outdoors.”
The two southwestern Missouri family businesses have entertained millions of guests and celebrated the beauty and heritage of the Ozarks. Silver Dollar City offers world-class roller coasters, seasonal festivals and demonstrations by skilled craftsmen. Wonders of Wildlife provides experiences that foster a love of the outdoors and wildlife conservation. Both are popular family destinations that appeal to all ages.
“Missouri is full of incredible attractions for all types of travelers,” said Stephen Foutes, Director of the Missouri Division of Tourism. “Silver Dollar City and Wonders of Wildlife’s highest ranking is a testament to the fantastic experiences tourists can expect while visiting the state.”
Governor Mike Parson recognized this achievement with a proclamation issued on May 5, 2023.
Silver Dollar City and Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium were nominated by a panel of museum, aquarium, attraction and theme park experts comprised of USA TODAY editors, 10Best.com editors and additional high-profile influencers from across the country.
About the Missouri Division of Tourism
The Missouri Division of Tourism works to showcase Missouri experiences through compelling storytelling to inspire travel, support healthy communities, and strengthen the state’s economy. In fiscal year 2022, Missouri welcomed 40 million visitors and saw $16 billion in tourism-related spending.
About Missouri Outdoor Communicators:
Since 1994, Missouri Outdoor Communicators has been telling stories and promoting the outdoors. MOC is a group of professional journalists, authors, bloggers, photographers, videographers, biologists, naturalists, businesses, and communities intent on celebrating the plethora of outdoor adventures that can be enjoyed in the great state of Missouri and throughout the Middle West.
