8th Annual Whitetail Classic Sport Show & Auction

The 8th Annual Whitetail Classic Sport Show & Antler Auction is one of the largest events of its kind. Shed antlers, full racks, taxidermy mounts, guns & sporting goods of all kinds, rustic decor, many vendor spots. This is an event not to be missed!

NEW LOCATION: The Fabulous Grand River Center Located In the Port Of Dubuque, Downtown Dubuque, Iowa

THIS YEARS AUCTION FEATURES ITEMS FROM THE LARRY HUFFMAN ESTATE !

Circle M Auction owner Steve Morehead started the Whitetail Classic Sport Show & Auction eight years ago and it has now grown into a huge event, with over many vendors and record auction prices. Here's Steve with show manager Amy.

FREE TROPHY SCORING ALL 3 DAYS!! Have your trophies scored for free by official Boone & Crocket scorers. All specimens brought for display will be eligible for cash & prizes

Friday March 20 Doors open at 10:00, Sports show begins at 12:00. Auction starts at 1:00 pm. Sport show begins with a big variety of outdoor industry vendors displaying hunting & fishing accessories, guided hunt rustic decor, big boy toys & everything in between!

Shed & Art grade antler auction. Take advantage of this opportunity to turn those shed antlers into cash! Over the course of the past 8 years, we have realized RECORD BOOK PRICES FOR RECORD BOOK & UNUSUAL WHITE TAIL SHEDS, as well as establishing a strong market for craft grade sheds & antlers. There is also a high demand for Moose, Elk, Mule Deer, & all other antlered specimen sheds.

Saturday March 21 Doors open at 8:00 am Auction starts at 10:00 AM, Sports show continues throughout the day!

Big selection of taxidermy, fur, guns, vintage & contempory sporting goods, antique Americana & rustic décor auction. Action starts with GUNS selling at 10:00 am

Sunday March 22 Doors open at 8:00 am Auction starts at 11:30 am, Sports show continues throughout the day!

BIG ANTLER AUCTION! Featuring Boone & Crockett scored White Tail, Moose, Mule Deer, Elk, & other antlered specimens. (Only antlered specimens will be sold on Sunday). Our past sales have obtained the bragging rights to one of the most sought after world class offering of record book antlered specimens! We will strive to offer mostly high end & collectible antlers on Sunday.

For more auction or vendor info: Contact Steve Morehead at 563 652 9780, or e-mail: circlem@q.com or visit the website: www.circlemauctions.com

Bushnell Lands Government Contract To Supply Elite Spotting Scopes

Overland Park, KS. - The U.S. Government has awarded Bushnell Outdoor Products a contract for a special military version of the Elite® 15-45x60mm spotting scopes. The spotting scopes will be used by multi-national forces around the world. Bushnell started shipping the units in late 2008.

Elite 15-45x60 features a compact design that is easy to carry and quickly set up. Bushnell will make some modifications to the spotting scopes to meet military specifications. The new contract is a continuation of previous purchases that Bushnell has been fulfilling for the U.S. Government.

"The continued reliance by multi-national forces on our Elite spotting scope is a testament to their optical performance and ability to stand up to hard tactical use in the field," said Rob Gates, Bushnell Director of Sales for Military and Law Enforcement

Elite spotting scopes are engineered with only the finest materials including ED Prime Extra-Low Dispersion Fluorite glass and premium PC-3® phase-corrected BaK-4 porro prisms. They offer extraordinary brightness and color fidelity, and the ED Glass delivers amazing color resolution and contrast. Fully multi-coated optics produce sharp, bright images at the longest ranges.

For more information on Bushnell Products visit www.bushnell.com

Bushnell Outdoor Products Honors American Heroes

Overland Park, Kansas - At the recent SHOT Show in Orlando Florida, Bushnell Outdoor Products honored three men who have each served the United States of America with distinct service.

In making the presentations during a media press conference, Phil Gyori, Executive Vice President of Marketing at Bushnell said, "These men served our country in different capacities, and each was outstanding in the job they did." General Joe Engle who has been a long time Bushnell Consultant and advisor is an avid hunter and shooter. During his time with the US Air Force he received many honors including USAF Astronaut Wings, USAF Distinguished Flying Cross, AFA Outstanding Young USAF Officer, AIAA Lawrence Sperry Award for Flight Research and AIAA Pioneer of Flight Award.

"General Joe was instrumental in helping with the advancement of the U.S. space program," said Phil Gyori. "He was also known as being a good friend and fellow troublemaker to Chuck Yeager. We are honored to work with the General and pleased to honor him for his service to our country." The second man honored by Bushnell was Major John Plaster, retired US Army Green Beret. He is an author and historian and is part of the Bushnell Field Pro staff and a Tactical consultant for the company. He served three combat tours in Vietnam and was decorated four times for heroism. "Major Plaster is known as one of the leading sniper experts in the world," said Gyori. "After retiring from the Army he continues his service to our country through his writings and teachings for sniper training. Bushnell is honored to be associated with such a knowledgeable and dedicated man." The third man Bushnell honored was Dillard (CJ) Johnson who recently returned from service in the Iraq war with the US Army. CJ received the Silver Star for Gallantry in Action, a Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for wounds received in battle.

"When preparing to leave for service in Iraq, CJ was in need of some optics and contacted Bushnell. We were able to provide him with Elite riflescopes and laser range finders," said Gyori. "One of the riflescopes he used saw duty on three tours and helped protect many of our young men and women who are serving in Iraq." In a separate presentation, CJ presented Bushnell with the Elite scope he had used in Iraq.

"When I needed help from an optic company while preparing to go to Iraq, Bushnell came through. The products they provided helped protect the lives of me and my fellow soldiers. I want to thank everyone at Bushnell for stepping up when asked to help."

For more information on Bushnell Products visit www.bushnell.com

Haas Outdoors, INC. Announces the Establishment of Hatch Entertainment

Haas Outdoors, Inc., dba Mossy Oak, has established an integrated media and technology company -- Hatch Entertainment ("HE") -- focused on generating and distributing original outdoor-related content across multiple media platforms. Based on current market dynamics, Mossy Oak believes there is a tremendous opportunity for a cross-platform media and technology company, such as HE, within the outdoor lifestyle industry.

HE was established through the merger of three assets of Haas Outdoors: Hatch, a production group located in Denver with such credits as the NHL, and Tour de France, and well known for delivering highly regarded content to such networks as ABC, CBS, ESPN, Versus, Spike and the Outdoor Channel; Mossy Oak Interactive, located in Austin and a leader in terms of features and functionality within outdoor-focused media delivery; and Mossy Oak Classics, a content library with over 700 finished shows and over 4,000 hours of unedited footage.

HE's management team brings a strong collective knowledge base and 50-plus years of experience in the fields of media production, Internet technology and development, and sales and marketing. HE's management team helped grow OLN (now Versus) to 65 million households through content production, advertising sales and sponsorship marketing. Additionally, HE's team also brings experience in design, development and delivery of Internet technology as well as experience building outdoor-focused print, video and online businesses.

"We're excited about the market opportunity facing Hatch Entertainment and look forward to growing HE to its true potential," said Randy Russell, CFO/COO Haas Outdoors and CEO of HE. "As technology advances, media continues to blur the lines of traditional distribution...which offers consumers numerous opportunities to interact with their niche. As we work to expand HE, it's our intent to create an integrated point of interaction, taking full advantage of multiple mediums for our consumers to experience...making our product not only sticky, but spreadable as well."

HE has developed a true multi-platform network for the outdoor lifestyle. Content delivery utilizes broadcast and cable television, broadband video, Internet, video on demand, Internet Protocol Television ("IPTV"), print, and radio. Due to HE's coding technology, its content easily can be distributed across any of these platforms. Currently, HE focuses on three specific outdoor verticals - Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Sports - and their communities of 88 million passionate participants in the US.

ABOUT HATCH ENTERTAINMENT
Established in January of 2008, Hatch Entertainment (www.hatchent.com) is a media and technology technology-based entertainment group focusing on delivering content through various technology platforms to the ever-expanding and highly engaged lifestyle sports communities. With offices in Austin, Texas and Denver, Colorado, HE currently works with a number of brands and distribution partners to bring award-winning content to the media marketplace.

ABOUT HAAS OUTDOORS
Haas Outdoors Inc., headquartered in West Point, Miss., was established in 1986 and is the home of Mossy Oak (www.mossyoak.com). Mossy Oak specializes in developing and marketing modern camouflage designs for hunters and outdoorsmen. Mossy Oak patterns can be found on a multitude of products worldwide. Haas Outdoors Inc. is the outdoor industry leader in modern camouflage design, international licensing and marketing. Haas Outdoors Inc. markets its services and products under widely recognized brands including: Mossy Oak BioLogic, Mossy Oak Productions, Mossy Oak Interactive LLC, Nativ Nurseries and Mossy Oak Properties.

CIRCLE M AUCTIONS 8th ANNUAL WHITETAIL CLASSIC SPORT SHOW & ANTLER AUCTION

March 20, 21 & 22 2009

Shed antlers, full racks, taxidermy mounts, guns & sporting goods of all kinds, rustic decor, and many vendor spots. This is an event not to be missed!

NEW LOCATION: The Fabulous Grand River Center Located In the Port Of Dubuque, Downtown Dubuque, Iowa

FEATURED FOR '09 ITEMS OFFERED EACH DAY FROM THE LARRY HUFFMAN ESTATE

FREE TROPHY SCORING ALL 3 DAYS!!Have your trophies scored for free by official Boone & Crocket scorers.
All specimens brought for display will be eligible for cash & prizes

Friday March 20 Doors open at 10:00, Sports show begins at 12:00. Auction starts at 1:00 pm

Sport show begins with a big variety of outdoor industry vendors displaying hunting & fishing accessories, guided hunts, rustic decor, big boy toys & verything in between!

Shed & Art grade antler auction. Take advantage of this opportunity to turn those shed antlers into cash! Over the course of the past 8 years, we have ealized RECORD BOOK PRICES FOR RECORD BOOK & UNUSUAL WHITE TAIL SHEDS, as well as establishing a strong market for craft grade sheds & antlers. There is also a high demand for Moose, Elk, Mule Deer, & all other antlered specimen sheds.

Saturday March 21 Doors open at 8:00 am Auction starts at 10:00 AM, Sports show continues throughout the day! Big selection of taxidermy, fur, guns, vintage & contempory sporting goods, antique Americana & rustic décor auction. Action starts with GUNS selling at 10:00am

SUNDAY MARCH 22 Doors open at 8:00am Auction starts at 11:30 am, Sports show continues throughout the day!

BIG ANTLER AUCTION! Featuring Boone & Crockett scored White Tail, Moose, Mule Deer, Elk, & other antlered specimens. (Only antlered specimens will be sold on Sunday). Our past sales have obtained the bragging rights to one of the most sought after world class offering of record book antlered specimens! We will strive to offer mostly high end & ollectible antlers on Sunday

For more auction or vendor info: Contact Steve Morehead at 563 652 9780, or e-mail: circlem@q.com or visit website: www.circlemauctions.com

Gunslick Pro Signs on 32-time Shooting Champion Jerry Miculek

ONALASKA, Wis. - January 2009 - Gunslick®, known for its specialized gun cleaning solutions and easy-to-use tools, is now adding "Pro" to its name and announces the signing of professional shooter and 32-time champion Jerry Miculek - who will be featured in marketing materials and at the 2009 SHOT Show in Orlando, Florida.

Miculek is best known for his legendary speed shooting skills. He is renowned as the fastest revolver shooter on the planet, emptying a five-shot revolver in 0.57 seconds, in a group the size of a playing card. Miculek currently holds five world records in exhibition revolver shooting and continues to pile up records and victories.

According to Raluca Simian, brand manager for Gunslick Pro: "Jerry Miculek is the perfect fit for our Gunslick Pro gun care brand - no one dirties a firearm faster than he does and Gunslick is up to the task with performance-proven cleaning chemicals and high-quality, fast working tools. We look forward to seeing Jerry wear the Gunslick Pro name this year."

Gunslick is adding "Pro" to its name, packaging and marketing materials to better exhibit the true strength and consumer perception of the brand. This running change will be accompanied by exciting new products and seen on shelf beginning spring of 2009.

Learn more about Gunslick Pro at www.gunslick.com and see Jerry's latest accomplishments at www.jerrymiculek.com.

Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar Joins Fusion Ammunition

ANOKA, Minn. - January, 2009 - Fusion® Ammunition, the most devastating deer hunting bullet in its class, has signed on mixed martial arts champion and avid hunter Brock Lesnar to be its spokesman. Lesnar will make his debut with Fusion at SHOT Show 2009 in Orlando, Florida.

Lesnar, a Division I collegiate heavyweight wrestling champion for the University of Minnesota, made a big name for himself in the demanding world of professional wrestling. He's since moved on to tougher challenges and the world of mixed martial arts, but he's never lost his passion for hunting. He spends as many days as possible in pursuit of the continent's mightiest bucks.

According to Kyle Tengwall, Director of Marketing for Fusion, "Brock was the perfect fit for our Fusion brand. His furious dedication to building his mind and body for the ring has made him an incredible champion for the future. Fusion is all about that kind of tough construction, hammering accuracy and gritty attitude that represents the next generation of deer hunters."

The Fusion bullet features a copper jacket that's joined to a solid lead core one-molecule at a time-creating a high weight retention product built for extreme toughness. It's now available in centerfire rifle, shotgun slug, handgun and muzzleloader.

Learn more about Fusion and follow the progress of Champion Brock Lesnar at www.fusionammo.com

Konus To Unveil New Optics at SHOT Show 2009

Miami, Florida, December 12, 2008 - As preparations for the 31st Annual SHOT Show get underway, Konus Optical & Sports Systems announces a wide range of new hunting and shooting optics to be unveiled at the show, January 15-18, 2009, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

"This year Konus brings some very interesting things to the table at SHOT Show," said Mark Shore, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Konus USA. "With the addition of handgun scopes to the KonusPro family, a one-power scope and three new additions to our M-30 line, we are looking forward to an exciting 2009."

For the first time ever, Konus will launch a series of handgun scopes as part of their highly successful KonusPro line of riflescopes. The new KonusPro 2x28 and 2-8x28 feature long eye relief, multi-coated optics, a one-piece tube and a 30/30-style reticle. Both scopes are parallax correct at 50 yards and feature the unique Konus glass engraved reticle system in which the reticle is laser-etched onto precision glass rather than using a thin wire.

And for those who hunt and/or live in areas that do not allow magnification, Konus introduces the KonusPro 1X32. This scope is completely legal in any "no-magnification" zoned areas. No longer will the hunter have to settle for the cumbersome uncertainty of aligning the three aim points of an iron sight. With this unique scope, hunters will be able to fulfill their quest for the accuracy that a riflescope and a single plane reticle have to offer. The 1x32 features long eye relief, the Konus engraved reticle system, and multi-coated optics.

On the heels of a successful launch of the KonusPro M-30 Series, Konus will add three more scopes to this popular line. The new 3-12x56 is a versatile scope that can be used for varmint hunting, big game or bench rest shooting. The new 1-4x24 is an ideal shotgun or blackpowder scope with long eye relief. And for dangerous game hunters or those who hunt in heavily wooded areas, Konus will launch the 1.5-6x44, which provides optimum light transmission and is parallax correct at 100 yards. All KonusPro M30 scopes are designed for power and precision and are ideal for hunting, military use, law enforcement and bench rest/target shooting. Every scope in the line features a true 30mm tube throughout, lockable tactical turrets, an illuminated BLUE engraved reticle (mil dot or center dot), an anti-canting level system, fully multi-coated high-definition optics and long eye relief.

The Konus Challenge

Konus challenges any hunter to match up their current scope to a KonusPro riflescope and see if dollar for dollar, it doesn't blow it away. A great value for your money, Konus riflescopes provide the advantage of an engraved reticle system and a Limited Lifetime Replacement Warranty. That means that Konus will replace, not repair, a defective product for your lifetime. Ask your local retailer if they carry Konus products. If they don't, TELL THEM WHY THEY SHOULD!

About Konus

Konus was founded in 1979 in Verona, Italy with a mission to provide customers with functional, high-quality, European designed products for their sporting needs. Konus specializes in creating products for the avid hunter including riflescopes, electronic dot sights, spotting scopes and binoculars, which allow them to follow their instincts and be as precise as possible. Superior features, like the engraved reticle system featured on all KonusPro riflescopes, provide hunters with the edge they need to capture their perfect prize. Konus' line of hunting equipment has been designed with the true outdoorsman in mind, taking into account real life hunting situations and including superior features to make sure every hunter has the best opportunity to make the shot that counts. All KonusPro riflescopes, binoculars, electronic dots, and spotting scopes are warranted against original defects in material and/or workmanship under the Limited Lifetime Replacement Warranty. Defective products will be completely replaced. For more information on any Konus USA binoculars, riflescopes, range finders, and spotting scopes, shooting glasses or sunglasses call 305-262-5668 ext. 203 or or visit www.konususa.com.

Konus. What's your game!

Hunter's Specialties New Logo

Hunter's Specialties now has a new logo to coincide with their packaging strategy, which features a bright new uncluttered design with a contemporary bold look that is more visually appealing and identifiable on store shelves.

The new logo replaces the one that has been in place since the company was founded in 1977. "It was tough making the decision to change the logo after 32 years." Said Carman Forbes, Co-CEO of the company. "As we looked at updating our packaging and coming up with a clean new modern design, it was clear that a new logo was in order".

Dave and Carman Forbes started Hunter's Specialties in 1977 with a single product - a roll of No-Mar camo tape. They soon added the highly popular Camo Compact to their line. Now Hunter's Specialties is known for producing a full line of over 800 accessories for hard core hunters. H.S. Strut, PrimeTime scents, Scent-A-Way, Vita-Rack, Wayne Carlton's Calls, Johnny Stewart Wildlife Calls and their newest addition, Barnie Calef Calls are all popular consumer brands under the Hunter's Specialties banner.

"We're always looking for ways to improve not only our products, but the visual impact our packaging has on store shelves", said Dave Forbes, Co-CEO of the company. "With the new logo and rich gold packaging, consumers will be able to readily identify our products when they shop retail outlets".

Hunter's Specialties new logo will begin to appear in the marketplace in 2009.

For more information, log onto the Hunter's Specialties website at www.hunterspec.com

Sportsmen Fight another Lawsuit by Antis' Seeking to Ban Hunting and Trapping

The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation has filed to represent sportsmen in yet another lawsuit brought by animal activists seeking to eliminate hunting, fishing and trapping wherever endangered or threatened species exist. The Maine based case mirrors another case from the state that was settled last October, with the plaintiff groups sharing key personnel with the plaintiff from that case. In both, the plaintiffs attempted to stop trapping altogether in Maine due to the incidental taking of the federally protected Canada lynx.

On October 10, the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation (USSAF) asked a U.S. District Judge for permission to join a federal lawsuit brought by two anti hunting groups, the Wildlife Alliance of Maine and the Animal Welfare Institute against the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. This lawsuit comes on the heels of a similar case brought previously by a third anti hunting group, the Animal Protection Institute (API), which also sought to stop trapping.

USSAF's Legal Defense Fund (U.S. SLDF), Fur Takers of America (FTA), the National Trappers' Association (NTA), the Maine Trappers' Association (MTA), Sportsman's Alliance of Maine, and several individual sportsmen joined together to fight the API suit. As a result of those efforts and that of the State, the case was settled under an agreement that restricts trap sizes in areas where Canada lynx exist rather than close down trapping altogether.
"Unfortunately, these groups are joined at the hip with API. They share key personnel and use the same expert witnesses," said Rob Sexton, USSAF vice president for government affairs. "You can't just keep re-filing the same case whenever you're unhappy with an outcome, especially after you agreed with the decision at the time. Yet that's what they're doing. The new case is nothing more than a second bite at the apple for them."
Both the API case and the new one deal with serious legal issues regarding the possible use of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to ban all hunting, trapping, and fishing whenever there is a possibility of incidentally taking an animal that falls under federal protection.
As Mr. Sexton indicates, "Once more the antis are striking at trapping, but like the API case, if they win here, the precedent will be set to attack all forms of hunting and fishing.

The USSAF has filed to join the case, along with the MTA, FTA, NTA, and individual sportsmen Dana Johnson, Sr., Donald Dudley, and Carl Guay.
The U.S. Sportsmen's Legal Defense Fund is the nation's only litigation force that exclusively represents sportsmen's interests in the courts. It defends wildlife management and sportsmen's rights in local, state and federal courts. The U.S. SLDF represents the interests of sportsmen and assists government lawyers who have little or no background in wildlife law.

The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation is a national association of sportsmen and sportsmen's organizations that protects and advances America's heritage of hunting, fishing and trapping.

Howard Communications Awarded Golden Glow Award

At the recent Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) Conference held at Lake of the Woods in Baudette, Minnesota, Howard Communications, Inc. was awarded the prestigious Golden Glow Corporation Award for 2008 during the Golden Glow Awards Ceremony.

Howard Communications, Inc. received the award "For leading the industry in public relations, media relations and consumer awareness. For their tireless effort in representing the top outdoor industry leaders in the United States and working closely with outdoor media to promote outdoor sports."
The Golden Glow Award is AGLOW's highest honor. Nominated and selected by the Council of Past Presidents, these awards are presented in four different categories, including Individual, Corporation or Company, Organization and Public Servant. Specific Golden Glow Awards are not necessarily bestowed each year. Recent past recipients of the Company or Corporation Award include Boyt Harness Company, Cabela's, Sheldon's Inc., TTI Companies and Bass Pro Shops.

"I have been associated with AGLOW for almost 25 years; first as a writer and then as a corporate member," said Kevin Howard, President of Howard Communications, Inc. "It has always been a pleasure to work with this group of professional outdoor media members. Having Howard Communications, Inc. selected to receive this year's Golden Glow Award for a company is an honor."

The Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) was established in 1956 as a non-profit, professional organization of outdoor communicators dedicated to communicating the outdoor experience in word and image. For more information on the organization, visit their website www.aglow.info.

Howard Communications, Inc. is a public relations firm specializing in the outdoor industry. Their clients include Birchwood Casey, BOGgear, Browning, D. T. Systems, Heatmax, Hunter's Specialties, Mossy Oak, Nestle Purina, Sightron Optics and Winchester Repeating Arms.

Legendary Whitetails expands its antler replica offerings to more than 150 world class trophies

Mequon, WI - Legendary Whitetails, North America's most respected source of whitetail antler reproductions, announces the addition of more than 80 new whitetails to its collection of replica offerings. These new open-edition racks, which bring the company's growing list to more than 150, offer several more moderately-priced selections to their existing group of strictly limited-edition reproductions. Legendary Whitetails is known for their elite offerings which includes many of the largest whitetails to ever walk the earth, like the legendary James Jordan Buck and the famous Hole in the Horn Buck among others.

"Ask any hunter what turns them on about antlers and you'll get a different answer - tall tines, wide spreads, symmetrical typicals, monstrous non-typicals and everything in between," said Mark Kaiser, Legendary Whitetails' Marketing Manager. "We are excited to offer such a wide range of choices in our new line."

Designed for hunters, enthusiasts, collectors and interior decorators, the antler reproductions are categorized into three distinct categories - the Premier Collection, Deluxe Collection and the Sportsman Collection. The replicas can also be sorted by state, with many state record and provincial whitetail replicas available.

"In addition to being sought after by individual hunters for their homes, our replicas are also being displayed in increasing numbers in lodges, hotels and restaurants by owners who want to add a touch of world class whitetail to their establishments," said Kaiser. "Many put small plaques under the mounts with the name, score and a short story. It really makes a unique attraction for the investment."

Each limited-edition antler reproduction is handcrafted from only first generation molds created from the original antlers - providing historically accurate, precise measurements. What's more, each replica is meticulously hand-painted by the finest taxidermy artists in the world to match the coloration and tone of the original antlers.

Based in Mequon, Wisconsin, Legendary Whitetails offers apparel, gifts and accessories for whitetail hunters and their families. For more information about Legendary Whitetails' open-edition and limited-edition antler collections, visit their website at deergear.com or call (800) 243-4111.

Legendary Whitetails becomes the first online retailer with complete line of ArcticShield and XSystem hunting apparel

Mequon, WI - Legendary Whitetails, a leading supplier of apparel, gifts and accessories for whitetail hunters and their families, has entered into a new partnership with ARC Outdoors, making the company the only online retailer of the full line of ArcticShield and XSystem hunting gear.

The ArcticShield Body Warming System, with exclusive NASA-patented RE-TainTM technology, utilizes a multi-layered thermal barrier that retains up to 97 percent of the wearer's body heat, keeping hunters comfortable even in bitter cold. The ArcticShield system is not only warmer than traditional bulky insulation materials, it is also thinner, quieter and offers greater freedom of movement.

XSystem is the most advanced, most effective scent elimination system developed to control body odor-the number one reason why deer detect hunters. XSystem fabric uses patented Nano Silver fiber technology developed by military and healthcare applications to eliminate harmful, odor causing bacteria and fungus.

"We have proudly carried the ArcticShield/XSystem collection in our catalog since their launch in 2002," said Mark Kaiser, Legendary Whitetails' Marketing Manager. "ArcticShield's exclusive RE-Tain system is an amazing technology that simply allows hunters to stay warm and quiet without the bulk. It's a dream. Personally, it's made late December bowhunting one of my favorite times in the whitetail woods. All of us here are excited as we take our relationship with ARC to the next level by becoming the only company in the world offering the full ArcticShield/Xsystem line."

ArcticShield products are windproof, waterproof and breathable. They include jackets, pants, hats, gloves and boot insulators. XSystem clothing is highly breathable and keeps skin clean and healthy by reducing bacteria growth. The line includes a wide variety of shirts and pants, as well as bibs, socks, hats, gloves and more.

Based in Mequon, Wisconsin, Legendary Whitetails offers apparel, gifts and accessories for whitetail hunters and their families. For more information about Legendary Whitetails' extensive product offering, visit their website at deergear.com.

Hornady honored with 2008 Academy of Excellence Award for their 300 and 338 RCM Cartridges

(Grand Island, NE) The 300 and 338 Ruger Compact Magnum (RCM) cartridges from Hornady® received the 2008 Academy of Excellence Award for "Ammunition of the Year." This is the fifth consecutive year that a Hornady® ammunition product has received this award.

The Academy of Excellence Award honors exceptional design, innovation, and service in a variety of categories, and is highly coveted within the shooting industry. Winners are chosen by a select group of 500 shooting industry affiliates including manufacturers, distributors, storefront dealers, and outdoor writers. A tedious two-tiered nomination and voting system protects the integrity and significance of the award by preventing influence from any single group.

Hornady® purpose-built the 300 and 338 RCMs for the toughest hunting in the world. Based on the bestless 375 Ruger case, the 300 and 338 RCMs match or exceed 300 and 338 Win Mag performance from a shorter, more compact, 20" barrel. This compact rifle/cartridge combination provides a lighter and easier-to-handle package, providing ease and flexibility in even the most rugged hunting environments. The 300 RCM is available in 150, 165 and 180 grain offerings. The 338 RCM is offered in a 200 grain SST® and 225 grain SST®. Its efficient design requires 10-15% less propellant which helps extend barrel life, and reduces recoil and muzzle blast. Innovative propellant technology ensures velocity performance and very little temperature sensitivity from -15° to 140°F.

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Barack Obama's view of the 2nd amendment

We would like to help the many sportsmen and women who visit our site to obtain all the information necessary to make an informed choice on the 2008 Presidential race and our all-important 2nd Amendment rights. You may have heard conflicting information Barack Obama's view of the 2nd amendment. We have found a comprehensive and very informative Web site that will provide the facts; click here www.gunbanobama.com

Have you ever wondered exactly what each political party's position is on the 2nd amendment?

The Democratic National Committee has released its official party platform including its position on gun control. Key elements include: closing the gun show loophole, improving our background check system, and reinstating the assault weapons ban. READ IT HERE (Firearms - Page 48).

The Republican National Committee has also released its official party platform including its position on gun control. Key elements include; condemnation of frivolous lawsuits against firearms manufacturers, opposition of federal licensing of law-abiding gun owners and national gun registration as violations of the Second Amendment. A recognition that gun control only affects and penalizes law-abiding citizens, and that such proposals are ineffective at reducing violent crime. READ IT HERE (Firearms - Page 51).

White House Conference on North American Wildlife Policy

The date and location for what could prove to be the most important meeting for the future of wildlife conservation and hunting has been set. The White House Conference on North American Wildlife Policy will be held October 1-3 in Reno, Nevada. Mandated by the Facilitation of Hunting Heritage and Wildlife Conservation executive order signed by President Bush in August 2007, the goal of the conference is to establish a 10-year plan to improve wildlife conservation and boost hunting opportunity on public lands.

The President will address the participants, which is expected to include a wide range of stakeholders including grassroots hunter conservationists, representatives from national and local conservation organizations, local sportsmen's clubs, a bipartisan group of members of Congress, Governors, as well as state and federal officials. The conference will set the stage for a wildlife conservation and hunting heritage plan that will perpetuate outdoor traditions for future generations of sportsmen no matter who is in the White House or controlling Congress. Visit www.wildlifepartners.org.

Trijicon, Inc Partners With The NRA Whittington Center's Adventure Camp

Summer camp generally conjures images of children splashing in the water or engaged in arts and crafts. But at the NRA Whittington Center's Adventure Camp, the campers are immersed in a comprehensive educational program that teaches firearm safety, and are engaged in honing their skills on the rifle, shotgun and pistol ranges.

Trijicon, Inc. a world leader in Brilliant Aiming Solutions, continues its long-standing commitment to ensuring the future legacy of hunting and shooting sports by donating to this unique program. The non-profit camp features two 13-day summer sessions of approximately 40 campers each, for kids ages 13 to 17 from all walks of life. Trijicon supplies the program, held at a 33,000-acre complex located near Raton, New Mexico, with top of the line products needed by the campers to participate safely and effectively in hunting and shooting sports. Trijicon has donated many of its renowned shooting optics, including its AccuPoint riflescopes, ACOGs and Bright & Tough night sights for pistols, to help the talented volunteer instructors at the center teach youth the solid and safe fundamentals of firearm use. The camp also includes specialized training in wilderness map reading, hunting camp preparation, animal tracking, caring of downed game and understanding wildlife management techniques - all in lessons designed to encourage and build leadership and team spirit. "It's through the generous donations of industry leaders like Trijicon that the Adventure Camp is able to provide the level and quality of education that it does," said Bill Perkins, Camp Director. "And the campers truly reap the benefits - these kids take away so much from their experience here - it becomes a part of who they are."

Many campers return year after year, often as junior counselors. Some are getting an early start on the inside track of their potential career of choice - from law enforcement to special ops, with the excellent training the program and products like Trijicon's provide. Hans Loewen, 14, is from Hampstead, NC. Hans is returning for his second year as a camper and his older sister, Zatha, is returning as a counselor. "I'm hoping to eventually make it into the Navy SEALS, which I know is a long shot," Hans says. "Otherwise, I'll focus on surface warfare. This camp has been great. I've had fun and learned a lot and got the chance to shoot with Trijicon's illuminated scopes - the reticles were really bright, you could really get on the target! It's cool to have the chance to have so much range time with this kind of variety of equipment."

Trijicon recognizes that the youth of today are the shooters and hunters, not to mention members of law enforcement and military, of tomorrow. "This is an amazing program and right on target with what Trijicon stands for," says Trijicon's Marketing Coordinator Susan Belanger. "We're thrilled to have the chance to participate in providing a safe and incredibly effective, educational experience for these remarkable young people." To learn more about Trijicon's partnership with the NRA Whittington Center Adventure Camp, or any of Trijicon's other charitable events, contributions or products, visit www.trijicon.com. For more information, including a free DVD, about the Whittington Center's Adventure Camp, please visit www.nrawc.org.

"Why I Want a Weatherby"
Video Contest Offers Chance to Win Custom Rifle

The "Why I want a Weatherby" Video Contest invites entrants to record themselves creatively explaining why they want a Weatherby rifle. The grand prize winner receives a customized rifle and trip to the company's headquarters featuring a tour and visit with company President Ed Weatherby.

"For decades, our customers have telling us why they always wanted a Weatherby," commented Brad Ruddell, vice president of marketing and sales for Weatherby. "The stories have ranged from emotional to hilarious. The contest gives people a venue to express themselves and the possibility to personally design the Weatherby of their dreams."

Entrants can submit their finished videos at www.WeatherbyNation.com/videocontest anytime between August 1 and December 31. To be eligible, videos must be less than two minutes in length and free of objectionable content.

Judges pick the top 50 entries which will be posted on the Weatherby Nation site. Once posted, site members can vote for their favorite video between Jan. 15 and Feb. 15, 2009.

The grand prize winner receives an expense-paid trip to Weatherby Inc. in Paso Robles, Calif., for a tour of the facility and Weatherby museum with company President Ed Weatherby. Dean Rumbaugh, Weatherby custom shop manager, will help the winner select the components of his or her custom rifle and case.

Other prizes include:
" First Prize: (1 awarded) Mark V® Deluxe or Accumark® rifle
" Second Prize: (2 awarded) Vanguard® Deluxe or Vanguard SUB-MOA rifles
" Third Prize: (3 awarded) Weatherby SA-08 Upland shotguns
" Fourth Prize: (4 awarded) Vanguard Synthetic rifle packages including rifle, scope, sling and case
" Fifth Prize: (5 awarded) Vanguard Synthetic rifles
" Finalist Prize: (50 awarded) Weatherby Nation package including Weatherby Nation License plate, license plate frame, hat, T-shirt and decal

Eligible entrants must be at least 21 years of age and a legal resident of the United States. Entry requires membership to www.WeatherbyNation.com. Membership to the site is free. For official rules or more information, go to www.WeatherbyNation.com/videocontest.

Excise Tax Reform Bill

Currently, firearms and ammunition manufacturers must pay the firearms and ammunition excise tax (FAET) bi-weekly. This payment schedule forces many manufacturers to borrow money to ensure on-time payment, and industry members spend thousands of man-hours administering the necessary paperwork to successfully complete the bi-weekly payments that are due long before manufacturers are paid by their customers.

Now, Sens. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), have introduced legislation called; "The Firearms Fairness and Affordability Act," seeking to rectify a longstanding inequity in the collection of the major source of wildlife conservation funding. This bill; S. 3331, would allow the firearms and ammunition industry to pay the FAET on a quarterly basis, the same payment schedule as every other industry that supports conservation.

This legislation will NOT lower the amount of conservation dollars collected by the tax. A similar bill, H.R. 6310, was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives recently.

Winchester Sales Up

Winchester second quarter 2008 sales were $116.1 million, compared with $99.8 million in the second quarter of 2007. The combination of higher selling prices and higher sales volumes were responsible for the increase.

Winchester segment income for the second quarter was $9.5 million, compared to $5.6 million in the second quarter of 2007. The favorable impact of higher volumes and increased selling prices was partially offset by the continued increase in the cost of raw materials, including copper, lead, zinc, steel, and resins.

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Sportsmen Against HSUS Fund Issues Fact Sheet

A new fact sheet that details the dangers of the nation's largest and most active anti-hunting group is available from the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance.

The educational fact sheet is part of the organization's Sportsmen Against HSUS Campaign, designed to educate sportsmen and sportswomen, elected officials, media decision makers and the public at large about the nation's largest animal rights group.

"Thousands of people each year donate millions of dollars to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) without truly knowing where their money is going," said U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Senior Vice President Rick Story. "Our idea is to give sportsmen the information they need to understand the dangers of the HSUS and its anti-hunting agenda and to pass the information on to friends and family."

New members of the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance will receive a copy of the HSUS FACT SHEET. Memberships start at $25. Visit www.ussportsmen.org.

Also, sportsmen who contribute one dollar to the fund will receive a fact sheet about HSUS that details the organization's anti-hunting programs, its annual funding and other important facts.
Money collected will be used exclusively to continue the battle against the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and its animal rights campaign.

The Sportsmen Against HSUS drive will also fund campaigns that combat the public policy threats initiated and supported by the HSUS. The HSUS lobbying machine claims to have played a role in getting 86 different state laws passed in 2007 alone.

Sportsmen who wish to receive the FACT sheet or to otherwise contribute to the Sportsmen Against HSUS Fund may send their contribution to Sharon Hayden, Communications Assistant, U.S. Sportsmen's Aliance, 801 Kingsmill Parkway, Columbus, OH, 43229.

The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance is a national association of sportsmen and sportsmen's organizations that protects the rights of hunters, anglers and trappers in the courts, legislatures, at the ballot, in Congress and through public education programs. For more information about the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance and its work, visit its website, www.ussportsmen.org.

NSSF - Voter Registration

In this critical election year, one that has been described as a "tipping point" election for gun owners and sportsmen, the National Shooting Sports Foundation is stepping up its efforts to help sportsmen and sportswomen register to vote. Simply by visiting NSSF.org/register, visitors to the site will be on their way to registering within seconds.

Browning Introduces New Night Seeker Pro Cap Light, Expands Black Ice Flashlight Line-up for 2008

MORGAN, UTAH - Browning continues to expand its line of high quality, feature-filled line of flashlights for the avid outdoorsman with the addition of the new Night Seeker Pro Cap Light, Black Ice Long-Run Summit Headlamps, Pro Hunter lights.

The new Night Seeker Pro Cap Light has a very low profile, sleek design with a polymer housing in silver finish. One white 0.5 watt and two red LEDs have up to 10,000 hours of life. The clip-on design easily tucks under the brim of a cap and can pivot down for use or can attach to a pocket or pack strap. One AAA Alkaline battery gives up to two hours with 0.5 watt light and up to 6 hours with red. The 0.5 watt LED offers five times more light than the average cap light. Suggested Retail, $19.99.

The new Browning Pro Hunter lights feature a proven combination of a Xenon bulb for long-distance illumination and LEDs for near distances and extended run times. These new AAA battery-powered models are constructed from a lightweight polymer for strength and capped off with a machined aluminum lens cap for added durability. The new Pro Hunter lights will be available in black and Mossy Oak New Break-Up with Dura-Touch Armor Coating. One Xenon bulb for brightness, with two red and two blue LEDs for long battery life and improved night vision and reduced visibility to game. Suggested Retail, $24.99 - $29.99.

The new Summit is Browning's most compact headlamp. It only weighs an incredible 2.6 ounces with two AA batteries. The 0.5 watt LED provides far-reaching light and a pair of red 5mm LEDs provide night vision saving light. A comfortable elastic headstrap plus a clip that allows the Summit to attach to the brim of a cap is included. Available in black or Mossy Oak New Break-Up, Suggested Retail, $19.99 - $24.99.

For more information on Browning products, please visit www.browning.com.

TRIJICON® INC. INTRODUCES THE OFFICIAL OPTIC OF THE US ARMY TO THE CONSUMER MARKET
THE TRIJICON 4X32 ACOG Previously Only Available For Military And Law Enforcement Applications

Trijicon®, Inc., the world leader in the development of Brilliant Aiming Solutions™ for the military, law enforcement and hunting markets, introduces the Trijicon 4x32 ACOG® (TA31RCO-M150CP) to the consumer market. Previously only available to the military and law enforcement market, the Trijicon 4x32 ACOG is perfect for varmint or big game hunting with an AR rifle or plinking at the range. The ACOG is the official rifle combat optic of the U.S. Marine Corps and the Trijicon 4x32 ACOG is standard issue for all Special Operations Forces.

This new to the consumer market 4x32 ACOG is the official optic of the US Army. Like the military, hunters are searching for an optic to add to their arsenal that is rugged, dependable, and operates in critical situations - and Trijicon has answered the call with the introduction of its exclusive 4x32 ACOG into this market.
The Trijicon 4x32 ACOG incorporates the innovative Bindon Aiming Concept™ (BAC) - a revolutionary both-eyes-open aiming method that provides the shooter with "instinctive" target acquisition and increased hit potential. The reticle features a red chevron aiming point and incorporates a Bullet Drop Compensator (BDC), which offers
additional aiming points out to 800 meters. Weighing in at a mere 16.2 ounces and measuring 7.3" L x 2.1" W x 2.5" H, the Trijicon 4x32 ACOG is lightweight, versatile and mounts to any MIL-STD-1913 rail using the supplied mount. A spacer system is also provided allowing the sight to be configured properly for varying weapon systems.

The Trijicon 4x32 ACOG is manufactured in the USA and features forged, 7075-T6 aluminum alloy housing, providing durability beyond the call of duty and a hard anodized coating protects against corrosion and battlefield chemicals. Fully multi-layer lens coating per MIL-C-14806A provides for maximum optical performance in any
light. Additionally, the 4x32 ACOG offers improved engineering of the +/- 20 MOA (two clicks per inch at 100 yards) external adjustment system. The newly improved system provides faster adjustment speed in the field as well as a completely waterproof design even when the caps are removed. Waterproof (100 Meters) and nitrogenfilled to eliminate fogging, the Trijicon 4x32 ACOG has a lifetime warranty.

For more information on the Trijicon 4x32 ACOG model TA31RCO-M150CP or any of Trijicon's self-luminous aiming systems, please visit www.trijicon.com.

Be Safe, Not Seen - New Deluxe Full Body Vest Harness Easy To Wear, Easy To Use

FLUSHING, MI - Continuing their commitment to safety, Gorilla™ Treestands Inc. announces the introduction of its Deluxe Full Body Vest Harness in Mossy Oak Treestand camo.

The harness utilizes a mating buckle system, made of high strength steel with secure male/female locking for easy attachment and removal. "The mating buckle system really makes this vest unique," said Gorilla Director of Marketing Stephen Graham. "It's simple for hunters to use and provides ultimate safety for an enjoyable day in the field.

"The vests also feature Mossy Oak Treestand camo, so not only do they keep you secure, they keep you hidden as well."

The new Treestand pattern utilizes the same silhouette-altering technology found in all the Mossy Oak patterns. It was designed specifically for hunting from an elevated position, effectively erasing the outline of an elevated hunter among the bare limbs of a late fall tree.

The Deluxe Full Body Vest Harness can be used with climbing treestands, hang-on treestands, and ladder stands. It features a Lineman's climbing strap with mating buckle, and a mating buckle tether with pleated break-aways.

Gorilla Inc. is an award-winning manufacturer of high performance treestands and accessories for hunters who demand comfort, strength and stealth. For more information on the Deluxe Full Body Harness, visit www.gorillatreestands.com.

Browning Expands Gun Accessory Line for 2008

Browning has expanded its gun accessory line of products for 2008 to include three new series of shooting bags, shell pouches and shell carriers that includes the Claymaster Series Bags, Cimmaron Series Bags and Santa Fe Series Bags. These new bags give the avid target shooter traditional Browning quality and features for storing their gear and shells.

Claymaster™ Series Bags. The new Claymater Shooting Bags features a 600 denier nylon outer material with padded interior for rigid shape. Four exterior accessory pockets, interior divider and a comfortable padded handles and shoulder strap are also featured. Available in black with Browning Claymaster embroidery dimensions are 11" wide x 9" high x 8" deep, Suggested Retail $44.95. A Claymaster Shell Pouch with 600 denier nylon mesh pouch and large double compartment shell pouch with choke tube loops and adjustable belt will be offered, Suggested Retail, $17.95. A Claymaster Box Shell Carrier and Empty Shell Carrier will also be available, Suggested Retail, $7.95 - $11.95.

The new Santa Fe Shooter's Bag, Shell Pouch and Shell Box Carrier are constructed from 10 oz. waxed cotton canvas with Crazy Horse leather trim. Foam padded sides maintains bag shape. Large compartmentalized interior holds up to 16 boxes of shells with four exterior accessory pockets for additional storage. Padded leather shoulder strap and handles are featured with brass hardware. Shell Bag is 12" wide x 10" high x 9" deep, Suggested Retail $174.95, Shell Pouch, $59.95 and Shell Box Carrier, $24.95.

The new Cimmaron Shooting Bag, Shell Pouch, Shell Box Carrier and Four Box Carrier are constructed of 600 denier nylon in black/silver with Buck Mark logo. The shooting bag has a padded interior for shape and four exterior accessory pockets. Shooting bag is 11 1/2" wide x 10" high x 9" deep, Suggested Retail, $54.95, Shell Pouch $19.95, Box Carrier $14.95.

For more information on Browning products, please visit www.browning.com.

Browning Adds New Mossy Oak Treestand To Its High Performance Outerwear

Browning will offer the new Mossy Oak Treestand pattern in several models of its high performance hunting apparel for 2008. The new Treestand pattern utilizes the same silhouette-altering technology found in all the Mossy Oak patterns. It was designed specifically for hunting from an elevated position, effectively erasing the outline of an elevated hunter among the bare limbs of a late fall tree.

Browning's new Transitions Series outdoor clothing line, addressing the three major components of a layering system, which are the base layer or NTS (next to skin), the middle (insulation) layer, and the outer or protection layer will all be offered in Mossy Oak Treestand.

Base layer NTS compression shirts and pants and Arctic shirts and pants, insulation layer ScentSmart scent control clothing, 4x Microfleece pants, jacket and vest, and 700 fill power down vests and jackets, along with protection layer Quest, Pursuit Escape, Zero Gravity, and Storm pants and coats give hunters a wide range of styles to customize their hunting wardrobe.

Browning will also offer their rugged, lightweight Wasatch shirt and pants; Dry-Lite waterproof, breathable lightweight rainwear; and XPO (Xtended Performance Outerwear) parkas, jackets, and bib overalls in Treestand. Hats, gloves, and accessories round out the offerings, helping hunters who need an open-area pattern stay concealed. For more information on Browning products, please visit their website at www.browning.com.

The Sportsman Channel News

The Sportsman Channel's parent company, InterMedia Outdoors, is shifting nine of their top rated, award-winning television series over to The Sportsman Channel beginning fourth quarter of 2008. This is a major step to bolster The Sportsman Channel's programming by offering top outdoor brands, such as Guns & Ammo Television and In Fisherman TV.

Additionally, The Sportsman Channel is looking for a qualified Video Production Manager/Editor to fill a full time position at the New Berlin, WI headquarters. If you have what it takes click HERE to throw your hat in the ring.

Mossy Oak Apparel Company Changes Name to Russell Outdoors

Fruit of the Loom announces that its Mossy Oak Apparel Division will change its corporate name to Russell Outdoors.

Mark Tate, Senior Vice President of Russell Outdoors stated, "The Russell Outdoors name more clearly aligns with the expanding Outdoor Distribution Channel and our growing Outdoor business." Fruit of the Loom, Inc. acquired Russell Corporation in August 2006. The combined synergies of Fruit of the Loom and Russell Corporation provide the individual business units with extensive resources and efficiencies.

"The change in our name will have absolutely no impact on current orders or business for Mossy Oak branded products. We will continue to offer a broad line of Mossy Oak branded products in the future, while developing new opportunities to fit consumer needs in other channels," continued Tate. "Russell Outdoors will compliment other Russell and Fruit of the Loom brands in markets where Mossy Oak Apparel has not previously ventured," added Tate.
"This evolution to Russell Outdoors affords Russell Corporation the opportunity to expand their business into a broader arena and we at Mossy Oak are excited to be a part of helping Russell Outdoors grow," said Butch English Executive Vice President at Mossy Oak.

To learn more about Mossy Oak, log on to www.mossyoak.com.

Mossy Oak Lends Its Support To The Aiming For A Cure Foundation
At this year's March 15th Aiming for a Cure Event, Mossy Oak came on board as a Platinum Sponsor.

The Aiming for a Cure Foundation was established to raise funds to benefit pediatric oncology patients and families served by Children's Hospital of Iowa at the University of Iowa through research and patient care. Each year a celebrity fundraising event is held which includes sporting clays, upland bird hunting, and an auction.

This year's event, which raised over $155,000, brought the total monies raised since the event began in 2004 to over $500,000 for cancer research.
"We are honored to be a part of this worthwhile cause," said Tack Robinson, Public Relations Manager for Mossy Oak. "We all look forward to the day when researchers find a cure for this terrible disease. We are happy to do our part to offer comfort to patients and their families while doctors search for a cure."

In addition to Mossy Oak, this year's event sponsors include Hunter's Specialties, Winchester Ammunition, Wal-Mart, Highland Hideaway Hunting, and Overhead Door, just to name a few. For more information on the Aiming for a Cure Foundation and a complete list of sponsors, visit their website at www.aimingforacure.com.

To learn more about Mossy Oak, log on to www.mossyoak.com.

BioLogic® and Cargill™ Animal Nutrition Announce Strategic Alliance

BioLogic, an internationally recognized food-plot seed company, has just entered into an agreement with Cargill Animal Nutrition to co-endorse each other's products, including BioLogic food-plot seed and Sportsman's Choice® Record Rack® Deer & Elk Feed. Officials from both companies say that the partnership underscores the value of incorporating food plots into a well-planned management program. In turn, BioLogic realizes that supplemental feeding enhances a year round nutrition program.

BioLogic and Cargill wanted to partner with the absolute best in their respected industries to offer customers a whitetail nutrition program like no others. Heidi Leef, brand manager for Sportsman's Choice® Record Rack® feeds, said: "Cargill Animal Nutrition is extremely excited to be partnering with another leading wildlife nutrition company- Mossy Oak BioLogic. With the Record Rack line gaining momentum nationwide, it only made sense for us to work on educating wildlife enthusiasts as a team. BioLogic food plots are a wonderful compliment to our complete feed lines and round out a 365-day a year program. They work hand in hand and will help customers everywhere obtain the results they are looking for. Our team is proud to be working with BioLogic and looks forward to the success of both brands, and the success of wildlife enthusiasts everywhere."

Al Cheatham, President of BioLogic said: "We believe that Cargill produces the absolute best when it comes to deer feed with their Record Rack line-up of products. We also understand that supplemental feeding may be necessary to nutritionally give a deer herd everything they need. Between the superior food plot products that BioLogic offers and the supplemental feed choices that the Record Rack® line has we can now offer a land manager a total program for whitetail nutrition that is above and beyond anything that the rest of the industry can provide."

For more information log on to www.plantbiologic.com or www.Record-Rack.com.

Leupold® & Stevens Announces Purchase of The Redfield® Brand

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. announces the purchase of the Redfield brand including all intellectual property and associated assets.

Redfield was originally founded in 1909, and spent many decades as a leading U.S. producer of riflescopes, spotting scopes, riflescope mounting systems and binoculars until it closed in 1998. The Redfield brand subsequently changed hands several times, before being acquired by Meade Instruments, from whom Leupold & Stevens made the acquisition.

Tom Fruechtel, President and CEO of Leupold & Stevens, declined to discuss the purchase price or plans for the Redfield brand under Leupold ownership, but did state: "Leupold & Stevens is pleased to have had the opportunity to acquire one of America's leading sporting goods brands. For half a century, Leupold respected Redfield as a leading innovator and competitor in the sports optics industry. The opportunity for Leupold to rescue this American brand from dormancy could not be missed. As we carefully consider how to proceed, we will be very cognizant of Redfield's historical significance and the position it fills in the hearts of millions of dedicated American Sportsmen."

Leupold & Stevens, Inc., is the leading American-owned and -operated optics company, employs more than 650 people in its state-of-the-art Beaverton, Ore., facility where rugged, dependable, high-performance Golden Ring® sports optics are designed, machined and assembled. Leupold is a fifth-generation, family-owned company. Winner of the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers Accessory Manufacturer of the Year award for both 2006 and 2007, Leupold's products are sold worldwide to hunters, wildlife observers, competitive shooters, law enforcement officers and special operations military personnel. The product line includes rifle, handgun and spotting scopes; binoculars; rangefinders; flashlights; mounting systems; and optical tools and accessories.

Aiming For A Cure Event Surpasses $500,000 Mark For Cancer Research

Hunter's Specialties® recently announced that the Aiming for a Cure Celebrity Shoot and Auction, which was held March 15, 2008, raised over $155,000 for the University of Iowa Children's Hospital to further cancer research. Hunter's Specialties helped organize the first Aiming for a Cure event five years ago and have remained a title sponsor throughout.

The event, which combines sporting clays, upland bird hunting, and a fundraising auction, along with appearances by various celebrities has raised over $500,000 since it first began. For more information on the Aiming for a Cure Foundation, visit their website at www.aimingforacure.com.

For more information about Hunter's Specialties visit www.hunterspec.com

WF Quarterly Sweepstakes Winners
The most recent winners of WhitetailFanatic.com's Sweepstakes are:

Ronnie Owen of Hendersonville, NC
Mike Talcott of Des Moines, Iowa
Danny Gholson of Fouke, Arkansas

Each winner will receive a Wildlife Research Center - Scent Killer prize package worth approximately $50.00

The next Sweepstakes has already begun. Enter Here

Hodgdon® - New, Enhanced Web Site: www.hodgdon.com

This innovative Web site, featuring Hodgdon's Reloading Data Center, has become the handloading resource for shooters and hunters everywhere.

"Simplicity is our primary objective. This new Hodgdon web site is clean and easy to navigate," said Tom Bowen, Hodgdon's National Sales Manager. "Our customers will effortlessly find fresh information on our Hodgdon smokeless, Pyrodex® and Triple Seven® muzzleloading powders, new product introductions, the most extensive, continuously updated reloading data on the web, industry news, shoots and promotions, branded store items, shotshell bushing charts, and much more."

Hodgdon's distinctive web site covers a wide variety of topics and features including the following:
" The Reloading Data Center combines the most up to date information of any source of the top three powder brands, Hodgdon, IMR®, and Winchester®. This interactive tool allows the handloader to sort, view, and print the exact data needed for over 20,000 rifle, pistol and shotshell loads
" Dealer and Distributor finder: locate dealers/distributors by city or company name
" Powder burn rate chart: compare speeds of 117 different propellants
" Print and TV ads: new and archived ads for promotional purposes
" Success stories: filled with trophies of hunters and shooters from around the world
" Company history: read the interesting story of the past, present and future for Hodgdon Powder

For more information, visit www.hodgdon.com

REMINGTON TO CLOSE H&R 1871 PLANT

Remington Arms Company, Inc. announced a strategic manufacturing consolidation move that will result in the closure of its Gardner, Massachusetts plant . This integration will be seamless and will not affect customers or product offerings.

"While it was a difficult decision to close Gardner, we believe that this consolidation will enhance our ability to more efficiently provide quality products at competitive prices in an increasingly demanding global marketplace." said Tommy Millner, Remington's Chief Executive Officer. "We are always looking for ways to strengthen and optimize our business in order to stay competitive, while also creating additional opportunities for our employees and better products for customers. Our number one goal is to provide our customers and end-users with the best, most innovative products at a competitive price. Consolidation of manufacturing capabilities and migration to common operating systems are expected to create efficiencies that will achieve this goal."

Throughout the remainder of 2008, the integration of Gardner's operations is expected to result in centralized sales and marketing, streamlined operations, standardized information technology infrastructure, and common financial functionality while vigorously maintaining and promoting individual brand identity and products.

Unfortunately, an estimated 200 Gardner employees will be impacted by the closure, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2008. A number of employees will transition from Gardner to other capacities within the Company. For those not transferred, the Company will be offering severance, outplacement, and referral services in order to assist in this difficult transition.