NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, denounced the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) Final Rule that offered hunters a “bait-and-switch” deal that banned the use of traditional ammunition for opening 18 national wildlife refuges for new hunting and fishing opportunities. USFWS claimed it “remains concerned that lead ammunition and fishing tackle have... Read More

NEWTOWN, Conn. — Leupold & Stevens has donated $10,000 to NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, in support of a Project ChildSafe® program campaign during September—Suicide Prevention Month—to help parents, veterans, law enforcement and teens better understand mental health. “NSSF is grateful to Leupold & Stevens for supporting our Project ChildSafe campaign to help parents, teens... Read More

(Houston, TX- September 8, 2022) Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) and “Hunting Matters” welcomes Mario Kalpou of Man Eats Wild. Mario Kalpou’s lifelong fascination with nature’s bounty took root at a young age. Australian born, as a youth Mario split his time between his father, a farmer in rural Sydney, and mother, a waitress at... Read More

NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, released its 2022 Congressional Report Card, grading all 430 sitting U.S. Representatives (as of Aug. 8) and 100 U.S. Senators on key legislation that is of critical importance to the firearm industry, Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens and America’s hunters and target shooters. Five U.S. House of... Read More

PHOENIX — As part of an ongoing national effort to help prevent illegal “straw” purchases of firearms, NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are reminding the Greater Phoenix area public that stiff penalties are in place for individuals convicted of... Read More

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — As the National Wild Turkey Federation wraps up its 10-year Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. initiative, all goals were met ahead of schedule and continue to positively impact wildlife and hunters. In 2012, the NWTF set out to bolster its mission by creating the Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. initiative, a national... Read More

Pinewood, SC (September 2, 2022) In 2022, South Carolina Waterfowl Association’s youth education and wildlife conservation camp, Camp Woodie, saw impressive growth in camper attendance over the 10-week camp schedule. Knowing demand is high, Camp Woodie is opening camp registration for 2023 early. Take advantage of preferred camp weeks by registering at https://wildlifeedcenter.org/camp-woodie/. In 2022,... Read More

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — For the second year, the National Wild Turkey Federation is hosting its Conservation Week to bring awareness and emphasis to its conservation mission and the role of hunters in creating Healthy Habitats and Health Harvests. “We started conservation week last year because, while the spring season may be over, our conservation work... Read More

Lyons Falls, NY: Otis Technology is proud to announce several promotions within the sales organization.  These changes will prepare the organization for its next chapter of growth. Kenda Campbell, with over five years in her role as Western Region Sales Manager, has been promoted to Director of Commercial Sales.  Campbell will be responsible for overseeing the... Read More

(Houston, TX- September 1, 2022) Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) and “Hunting Matters” welcomes Monte Long of XS Sights. Monte was born in Fort Worth, Texas and grew up a few miles north in Keller. His dad is a veterinarian, and growing up, they lived outside of town. His fondest memories of childhood almost all... Read More