XS® Sights is pleased to announce the promotions of Zack Kinsley to Vice President of Business Development and Addison Monroe to Marketing Manager. As Vice President of Business Development, Kinsley is responsible for creating and implementing plans to increase existing business and for developing new business opportunities to grow market share and brand awareness. He will… Continue reading XS Sights Announces Staff Promotions
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Chestnut Hill Outdoors’ Trees are on the way to Select Walmart Locations
Chestnut Hill Outdoors’ trees are on the way to select Walmart stores. Arrival is expected between April 29 and May 5th for the following states: Illinois Maryland Missouri New Jersey North Carolina Ohio Tennessee Virginia West Virginia Note* some states will have more cities receiving trees. This is just the beginning of shipping to many… Continue reading Chestnut Hill Outdoors’ Trees are on the way to Select Walmart Locations
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This Week on HSCF’s “Hunting Matters” Radio & Podcast: Chip Wittrock, Jr., founder of Sportsmen’s Business Alliance

Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) and “Hunting Matters” welcomes Chip Wittrock, Jr., founder of Sportsmen’s Business Alliance.
Walter M. (Chip) Wittrock, Jr. is the founder of Sportsmen’s Business Alliance, LLC. He is a board member of the Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation and serves as their current Vice President. He acts in an advisory capacity for the Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation and is a Director for Conserve and Protect Arizona where he serves as the Committee Chair for Education and Outreach Funding. Chip founded the Valley of the Sun Quail Forever (QF) Chapter in Arizona and served as President from 2013 to 2020. He is also the current Government Affairs Coordinator and a Life member of Quail Forever. Chip was a founder of NOWW 2020-the National Outdoor Women’s Weekend. Wittrock is also a Pheasant’s Forever Life Member, past Quail Forever chapter President for Carroll County, Iowa and past Iowa state board member. Currently he is an active member of the Arizona Game and Fish Department Hunters and Anglers Heritage Workshop Group. Chip has also served as a speaker for The Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports and Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Business Summit. He is an NRA business member, member of Duck’s Unlimited, a published author, conservation philanthropist and lifelong conservationist and outdoorsman.
“Hunting Matters” airs each Saturday from 6am-7am CST on KPRC AM 950 – Real Texas, Real Talk, a Houston iHeartMedia station, and Houston’s longest running radio station. Listen live online here. You may also listen to each episode as a podcast, following live airing, on most major podcast platforms including iTunes, the Apple Podcasts, the IHeartMedia, Google, Overcast, and Spreaker. Subscribe. Rate Us. Leave A Comment. Tell Others About us!
About Houston Safari Club Foundation
Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the sport of hunting through education, conservation, and the promotion of our hunting heritage. HSCF has awarded 600 scholarships totaling $ 2.7 million dollars. HSCF conducts youth outdoor education programs, career training, hunter education and field experiences throughout the year. HSCF has provided over $ 4 million in grants for hunter-funded wildlife, habitat, and various conservation initiatives. HSCF is an independent organization, is not affiliated with Safari Club International (SCI) or its affiliates and is not a chapter or affiliate of any other organization. Visit our website at wehuntwegive.org or call 713.623.8844 for more information. HSCF. We Hunt. We Give.
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We interview Jacob of GunPoliticsNY.com

Tell me a little about GunPoliticsNY.com?
As the name suggests, it is all about the politics of guns in the Empire State.
How did you come into the world of blogging?
It was just an extension of online activism going back nearly 30 years. I helped put together one of the first e-mail alert systems anywhere back in 1994. That itself developed out of the old Outdoors Forums on Compuserve a few years earlier.
What are some things hunters should know about gun politics in New York?
During each two year legislative session in the neighborhood of 11-12,000 bills are introduced, hundreds of which pertain in some way to firearms, hunting or conservation. The majority of them are negative.
How can hunters be compliant with current New York Laws in regards to Concealed Carry while to and from their hunting locations?
State law requires a license to possess a handgun and New York does not recognize licenses issued from other states. Carry licenses are issued to “have and carry concealed” only. There is no open carry for any reason in the state.
There is currently a bill in regards to modifications to your rifle or pistol in New York. How will this effect hunters and shooters in New York?
The latest bugaboo from gun control advocates is prohibiting “ghost guns.” Model legislation being floated in municipalities around the country by Everytown would define a firearm receiver as anything that could be made into a receiver and prohibit any sort of modifications or assembly of firearms except for routine maintenance. In Albany the bill numbers are A-2666/S-13 and A-613/S-14.
Under the later, the so-called “Jose Webster Untraceable Firearms Act”, any person other than a licensed gunsmith who “fits together the component parts of a firearm, rifle or shotgun, other than for the purposes of routine cleaning or maintenance … is guilty of a Class C Felony.” This means you could not add a scope to your hunting rifle. A gunsmith would have to do it.
The Senate bills have already passed and I believe the Assembly will pass their bills before the end of sessions in June as there is no opposition to any of this.
There is also a bill in regards to lead ammo currently passing through committee in New York. How will this change hunting in New York?
A-5728/S-5058 would prohibit the use of lead ammunition in the taking of wildlife on state-owned land and on land contributing surface water to the New York City water supply. This would effectively block almost all hunting except on private property. The Senate Environmental Conservation Committee took up their bill last month. During the meeting Senator Patty Ritchie asked if the bill was for both rifles and shotguns (it is). She said she heard from her constituents regarding the shortage of ammunition and asked if there was any “grandfather clause.” The response was that the bill would take effect in January 2023. Senator Rachel May chimed in saying she had also heard from her constituents about the ammo shortage and said she hoped to work with Senator Ritchie to address their concerns later. This is what passes for opposition to the proposal. There was no discussion on the merits of the legislation.
The Senate version is on 3rd Reading and could be voted on at any time. No action has been taken on the Assembly companion yet, but I do expect them to take it up.
Is there anyone working on preventing this from happening?
No, although there are both gun and sportsmens organizations which will dispute this assertion. The reality is that they are all lazy and ineffective to the point of being laughable. Do you see legislative alerts on the bills I cited? Are constituents being told to contact their officials on these bills? Are organizational representatives challenging the premise of such proposals in the media? Are electeds challenging the premise of such proposals in the legislature?
Not a single gun or sportsmens group is taken seriously in Albany as is evidenced by the fact that their concerns are largely ignored by the state legislature. The reason for this has nothing to do with the subject matter either, whether it is guns, hunting, whatever. It is because none of them are willing to hold elected officials accountable at election time for their actions. There has been no serious effort to knock out even one incumbent legislator who did not vote in the best interests of gun owners and sportsmen. At the same time there has been no effort to ensure that legislators who are sympathetic to their causes are re-elected. Both Democrats and Republicans know this so they don’t care. This has been told to me directly by the legislative leadership in Albany and I’m confidant to representatives of the various organizations as well. They just choose to ignore it and continue to follow the same formula of failure over and over again.
How can people get involved in gun politics in the state?
First, check the voting record of your elected officials. If they aren’t supporting you go vote for their opponent no matter who they are. Do not vote for candidates solely based upon their party affiliation.
Second, the political parties often have events, some free some not, that gun owners and sportsmen should attend. This is the best time to meet candidates and electeds and tell them how you feel on the issues.
For clubs, they should hold meet the candidates events and invite everyone running for office that year to attend and address the membership. Likewise, electeds should be invited to any family-oriented events and fundraisers the club holds.
Finally, for anyone considering supporting a group, if that organization isn’t directly involved in the candidate selection and election process, think real hard before joining or donating money to them.
How can our readers follow you?
On the web at www.gunpoliticsny.com, on social media @GunPoliticsNY on Twitter, Parler, and Facebook.
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Tips for Elk Hunting Success

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German Precision Optics’ SPECTRA™ 5X 3-15x56i: The Ultimate Low-Light Riflescope
Built as the ultimate low-light, high-performance riflescope, the German Precision Optics (GPO) SPECTRA 3-15x56i has been built to give you the premium performance serious hunters and shooters require in both low- or no-light shooting situations. The SPECTRA 3-15x56i’s large 56mm objective lens system transmits an incredible amount of light to your eye, while the 3-15X… Continue reading German Precision Optics’ SPECTRA™ 5X 3-15x56i: The Ultimate Low-Light Riflescope
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Umarex USA Receives New Patent for Optical Technology in Axeon Second Zero
Umarex USA, Inc., a family-owned outdoor sporting brands company known for innovative shooting sports products, today announced the company has been awarded patent number US 10,982,931 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The patent, titled “Visual Targeting Apparatus and System,” adds to Umarex’s growing intellectual property portfolio and is directly associated with the optical… Continue reading Umarex USA Receives New Patent for Optical Technology in Axeon Second Zero
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Statement from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Supporting the Introduction of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies strongly supports the introduction of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act in the House today. This bipartisan legislation will dedicate $ 1.3 billion annually to state fish and wildlife agencies to implement their science-based wildlife action plans and an additional $ 97.5 million for tribal fish and wildlife managers to conserve fish and wildlife on tribal lands and waters. This existing revenue stream will allow state fish and wildlife agencies to implement proactive solutions to conserve those species in greatest need and prevent wildlife from becoming threatened or endangered without increasing taxes. The Association would like to thank Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) for their leadership on this bill.
“This nation is blessed with abundant fish and wildlife resources that provide enjoyment as well as essential services to people and communities. Our state agencies have the primary responsibility of conserving our treasured natural resources and with this dedicated funding, states and our many partners will be able to make sure our fish and wildlife are healthy for years to come,” said Sara Parker Pauley, Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation and President of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. “This past year has really brought into focus the value of nature, outdoor recreation, our overall health, clean air and water and our economy. We must work together now to pass this legislation so that future generations will have these same opportunities and quality of life that we enjoy.”
“As we celebrate Earth Day and continue our work to combat the biodiversity crisis, bold solutions are needed to safeguard our nation’s wildlife from further decline,” said Congresswoman Dingell. “The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act represents a strong commitment to addressing the current biodiversity crisis using innovative, state-based management that will protect our nation’s environmental heritage for years to come.”
“The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act is smart upstream policy to promote continuity of habitat and prevent the costly downstream emergency room procedures of the Endangered Species Act––enhancing opportunity for birders, hikers, hunters, anglers, and the burgeoning field of ecotourism,” stated Congressman Jeff Fortenberry.
Without investing in proactive wildlife conservation, scientists estimate that one-third of wildlife species in the United States are at risk of becoming threatened or endangered. The outdoors is more important than ever, not only to fish and wildlife but for our health and wellbeing, and needs protecting.
“This Recovering America’s Wildlife Act is the single most impactful wildlife conservation bill in a generation,” said Executive Director Ron Regan. “It seems fitting to have historic legislation whose goal is the long-term health of fish and wildlife throughout the country introduced on Earth Day!”
These critical efforts are supported by the Alliance for America’s Fish & Wildlife, whose purpose is to create a 21st-century funding model for critically needed conservation of our nation’s most precious natural resources, our fish and wildlife. This effort was built upon the strong partnership created by the Blue Ribbon Panel on Sustaining America’s Diverse Fish & Wildlife Resources, consisting of members representing the outdoor recreation, retail and manufacturing sector, the energy and automotive industries, private landowners, educational institutions, sportsmen’s and other conservation organizations and state and federal fish and wildlife agencies.
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies—the organization that represents North America’s fish and wildlife agencies—promotes sound resource management and conservation, and speaks on important fish and wildlife issues. Found on the web at www.fishwildlife.org, on Facebook /AssociationofFishandWildlifeAgencies and on Twitter @fishwildlife.
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Stepping up with Cheesy Wild Turkey Leg Tostadas
Not being a fan of refried beans, I subbed out that brown mash with queso blanco nacho dip for my Cheesy Wild Turkey Leg Tostadas. To boost the cheese game even more, I grated queso fresco and sprinkled sharp cheddar over the steaming hot heap of shredded turkey running gear. So let’s get to it. Four Wild Turkey Drumsticks and Thighs Two Large Cans of Red Enchilada Sauce Pre-made Tostada Shells Red Cactus White Cheese Sauce Wheel of Queso Fresco… Read More »
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BHA Responds to Nomination of Stone-Manning as BLM Director

MISSOULA, Mont. – Reacting to President Joe Biden’s nomination of Tracy Stone-Manning of Missoula, Montana, as director of the Bureau of Land Management, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers President and CEO Land Tawney offered the following statement:
“Tracy will be a strong BLM director and an asset to the management of our public lands and waters. She’s smart, thoughtful and a good listener. She can work with folks from diverse backgrounds to find common ground, and she’ll ensure the BLM is a good neighbor to the West.
“Her work experience in conservation and politics bodes well, and as someone who has hunted, fished and hiked for decades on the very lands she will be charged with overseeing, we have confidence in her ability to enhance the way our lands and waters are managed. We look forward to working with Tracy to restore balanced use to our largest land management agency.”
Stone-Manning’s career in natural resources management and Western policy includes stints as director of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and chief of staff to former Montana Gov. Steve Bullock. She also has served as a senior advisor for Sen. Jon Tester of Montana. Stone-Manning currently is associate vice president of public lands at the National Wildlife Federation.
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