ZEISS Wins Petersen’s Editor’s Choice Award for TERRA 3X Riflescopes NORTH CHESTERFIELD, Va. (October 7, 2013) – Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, the world's leading manufacturer of high performance sports optics has won the 2014 Annual Petersen’s Hunting Editor’s Choice Award for its new line of TERRA 3X riflescopes.   The editorial staff of Petersen’s Hunting magazine has recognized the ZEISS TERRA 3X Riflescopes for offering the highest quality, the most innovative design, and the best utility for today’s hunter.  Petersen’s Hunting, published by InterMedia Outdoors, is one of the leading magazines for serious hunting enthusiasts in the United States.   “Being good is no longer good enough in the outdoor industry,” said David Faubion, Associate Editor of Petersen's Hunting. “Your product [TERRA 3X Riflescopes] greatly exceeded our expectations of what constitutes top-quality outdoor gear. Because of this, we have selected the TERRA 3X riflescopes as the Editor’s Choice Award in its respective category for our annual 2014 Editor’s Choice Awards.”   “This is an incredible honor and we thank Petersen’s Hunting for selecting TERRA 3X riflescopes for this award,” said Mike Jensen, President of Carl Zeiss Sports Optics. “This has been an unprecedented year for our organization. Carl Zeiss Sport Optics has accomplished what no other optics manufacturer has ever done: winning prestigious awards in three binocular categories with three different lines and now this award from Petersen’s Hunting for our new TERRA riflescope line.  This confirms that Carl Zeiss Sports Optics is truly the leader in premium, high performance sports optics.”   According to Jensen, TERRA 3X riflescopes offer all the benefits of German quality, design, engineering and performance that hunters from around the world expect from ZEISS.  Starting at only $349 (street price), the new ZEISS TERRA 3X riflescopes outperform many other brands by featuring best-in-class image quality, comfortable ergonomics, durable construction, and are backed by Carl Zeiss’ U.S. Limited Lifetime Warranty. ZEISS TERRA 3X riflescopes are currently available in the following models:   Available TERRA 3X Riflescope Models:                                MSRP:   TERRA  2-7x32  Z-Plex Reticle                                       $388.00 TERRA  3-9x42  Z-Plex Reticle                                       $444.00 TERRA  3-9x42  RZ6 Ballistic Reticle                            $499.00 TERRA  4-12x42 Z-Plex Reticle                                      $499.00 TERRA  4-12x42 RZ8 Ballistic Reticle                           $555.00     For more information on ZEISS products please visit www.zeiss.com/sports or join the company’s official Facebook page at facebook.com/CarlZeissHuntingUS.   Carl Zeiss Sports Optics   Carl Zeiss Sports Optics is a leading, international provider of premium sports optics and part of the Consumer Optics Group of Carl Zeiss. Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, LLC is responsible for sales, marketing and distribution of its state-of-the-art binoculars, spotting scopes, riflescopes and laser rangefinders throughout the United States and Canada. Carl Zeiss Sports Optics’ North American headquarters is located in North Chesterfield, Va.   About Carl Zeiss Group   The Carl Zeiss Group is an international leader in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In fiscal year 2011-2012 the company's approximately 24,000 employees generated revenue of nearly 4.2 billion euros. In the markets for Industrial Solutions, Research Solutions, Medical Technology and Consumer Optics, Carl Zeiss has contributed to technological progress for more than 160 years and enhances the quality of life of many people around the globe.   The Carl Zeiss Group develops and produces planetariums, eyeglass lenses, camera and cine lenses and binoculars as well as solutions for biomedical research, medical technology and the semiconductor, automotive and mechanical engineering industries. Carl Zeiss is present in more than 40 countries around the globe with about 40 production facilities, over 50 sales and service locations and service locations and approximately 20 research and development sites. Carl Zeiss AG is fully owned by the Carl Zeiss Stiftung (Carl Zeiss Foundation). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany.   Contact for media and press relations:   Joel Harris Carl Zeiss Sports Optics Phone: (804) 425-8466 Email: joel.harris@zeiss.com www.zeiss.com/press www.zeiss.com/sports www.facebook.com/CarlZeissHuntingUS    

News Release July 29, 2015 Contact: media@safariclub.org For Immediate Release SCI Suspends Membership of Hunter and Professional Hunter Involved in Death of Cecil Washington, D.C. –   Safari Club International (SCI) supports a full and thorough investigation of the circumstances surrounding the death of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe. SCI has imposed immediate emergency membership suspensions of both the involved hunter and his guide/professional hunter, and they will remain in place pending the outcome of an investigation.   Safari Club International condemns unlawful and unethical hunting practices. SCI supports only legal hunting practices and those who comply with all applicable hunting rules and regulations, and SCI believes that those who intentionally take wildlife illegally should be prosecuted and punished to the maximum extent allowed by law.   Safari Club International is a 501(c)4 corporation, has approximately 47,000 members worldwide, many of whom also hunt worldwide. Safari Club's missions include the conservation of wildlife, protection of the hunter’s rights, and education of the public concerning hunting and its use as a conservation and management tool.   Safari Club International – First For Hunters is the leader in protecting the freedom to hunt and in promoting wildlife conservation worldwide. SCI’s approximately 200 Chapters represent all 50 of the United States as well as 106 other countries. SCI’s proactive leadership in a host of cooperative wildlife conservation, outdoor education and humanitarian programs, with the SCI Foundation and other conservation groups, research institutions and government agencies, empowers sportsmen to be contributing community members and participants in sound wildlife management and conservation. Visit the home page www.safariclub.org or call (520) 620-1220 for more information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   BADLANDS GOES SILENT WITH GROUNDBREAKING NEW SERIES OF PACKS   West Jordan, UT – The hunting pack and apparel company known for screaming about new gear from the mountain tops has suddenly gone silent. Built on the idea of “One Part Science, Three Parts Silence,” the new Badlands Silent Series of packs was born with one goal in mind – absolute stealth. Consisting of two new daypack size hunting packs, the new Silent Series from Badlands is made up of the “The Stalker” and “The Reaper.” Both packs are offered with the following revolutionary features:     No zippers, no hook and loop, no clicking buckles (no forgetting how loud a buckle can be and busting yourself inadvertently) New Badlands proprietary fabric called “Mutex” – guaranteed to stay soft and quiet in any condition Sound absorbing foam liner to contain sounds from inside the pack Easy access pockets for both tree stand or backcountry use Badlands AirTrack™ Ventilated Suspension Randy Hynes of the independent review site 365whitetail.com said of the new Badlands Silent Series, “Not only do these new packs provide a much quieter outer shell, but to ensure these packs are the epitome of quiet, they’ve used magnets and proprietary fasteners in place of buckles and zippers. The Silent Series is sure to be a favorite among hunters who understand the advantage of owning gear that’s just as stealthy as the game they pursue.”   The Silent Series packs will be available July 2015 in Realtree Xtra™ pattern. Retail price for the Reaper is $129.95 and the Stalker $149.95. Now in its 20th year, Badlands continues to focus on exceptional quality, continuing innovation, unmatched performance and as always the only unconditional lifetime warranty in the industry.   ###

Court affirms illegal immigrants can't have guns     A federal appeals court has rejected an illegal immigrant's claim that the Second Amendment guarantees him the right to bear firearms.   DENVER (AP) —A federal appeals court has rejected an illegal immigrant's claim that the Second Amendment guarantees him the right to bear firearms. Emmanuel Huitron-Guizar of Gillette, Wyo., had argued that illegal aliens are guaranteed certain other rights by the U.S. Constitution, such as the right to due process. The Second Amendment provides that “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed,'' and Huitron-Guizar argued he was part of “the people.'' But the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver ruled that Huitron-Guizar fell under the Gun Control Act of 1968, which forbids gun possession by nine classes of individuals, including illegal aliens. It conceded there is some argument about the meaning of “the people'' and U.S. citizens _ but found that Congress had lawfully exercised its power to distinguish between citizens and non-citizens. “That Congress saw fit to exclude illegal aliens from carrying guns may indicate its belief, entitled to our respect, that such aliens, as a class, possess no such constitutional right,'' the court said. Huitron-Guizar, 24, was born in Mexico, brought to Wyoming at the age of 3, and never obtained U.S. citizenship. In March 2011, officers served a search warrant at his home and found a rifle, a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun and a semi-automatic pistol. He entered a conditional guilty plea to being an illegal alien in possession of firearms transported or shipped in interstate commerce. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison and is to be deported thereafter. Huitron-Guizar's attorney, Ronald Pretty, said Tuesday he believed such cases involving constitutional definitions of “people'' as opposed to “citizens'' could end up before the U.S. Supreme Court. The circuit court of appeals did find the Constitution did not clearly define U.S. citizenship. “We know, for instance, that the founders' notion of citizenship was less rigid than ours, largely tied to the franchise, which itself was often based on little more than a brief period of residence and being a male with some capital,'' the panel noted. ___ Online: Appeals Court Ruling: http://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/opinions/11/11-8051.pdf

AFRICAN  INDABA    The Rhino Debate - Where is the Plan?  With over 4.800 black rhino and close to 21,000 white rhino in Africa, there is the potential to harvest up to 20 tons of rhino horn per year.    A comprehensive report, A Study on the Dehorning of African Rhinoceroses As a Tool to Reduce the Risk of Poaching, undertaken by the Endangered Wildlife Trust on behalf of the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) in 2012 investigates the impacts and efficacy of dehorning and to identify the circumstances under which the intervention is most likely to be effective at reducing poaching.   Yet the rhino debate continues. In the following sections, we first provide an article by  Michael ‘t Sas-Rolfes, an independent conservation economist based in Cape Town, South Africa who  describes the increase in rhino poaching in South Africa where rhinos are hosted on both state and privately owned land, suggesting that a fresh look be taken at the possibility of re-opening international trade. The article provoked considerable interest and we have therefore invited follow-up contributions from Colman O Criodain of WWF and Mike Knight, Chair of the African Rhino Specialist Group of IUCN/SSC. Colman focuses on enforcement problems relating to illegal trade in one country, while Mike explains more of the background as well as the dilemmas facing rhino conservationists and calls for a balanced and creative approach. Finally Rowan Martin, an independent wildlife consultant in the Southern African region on a range of conservation and development projects comments that all three articles leave him with a sense of dissatisfaction and stipulates that rhino have the potential to transform land use in southern Africa.   Rhino dehorning has been used historically as a tool to reduce the threat of poaching in parts of southern Africa.  Dehorning is a contentious matter due to uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of the method at reducing poaching, and due to potential veterinary impacts and adverse effects on the behavioural ecology of rhinos.  So where is the plan?  South Africa have released their plan (see National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004): Biodiversity Management Plan For The Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) In South Africa 2011-2020 Government Gazette, No. 36096 25 January 2013)  The plan was jointly developed by South African members of the SADC Rhino Management Group (RMG). The Vision of this plan is to contribute to the long term recovery of the black rhino population by having viable populations throughout their former range within South Africa.  The target is to have at least 3000 D.b.minor and 500 D.b. bicornis by 2020 with at least 5% growth rates.  Amongst the six components to achieve this is the proposal for a regulated harvesting regime limited to bulls. Kenya has released its plan (see Conservation and management Strategy for the Black Rhino (Diceros bicornis michaeli) in Kenya: 2012 – 2016, 5th Edition. Kenya Wildlife Services, P.O. Box 40241 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya). Their Vision is to conserve 2000 East African Rhino with the goal of increasing the national herd from 623 to 750 animals by 2016.  At an estimated implementation cost of Ksh632 million (~US$7.35million), the plan places a heavy emphasis on law enforcement and protection and envisages expanding the range of rhino habitat through establishing additional sanctuaries.  There is no mention of any form of harvesting or trade in rhino horn. In both cases, the strategies are advocating to continue with the status quo which is extremely costly and has not worked in the long term.    Missing from this approach is what to do with the harvested horn.  A paradigm shift if required here if the reduction in illegal trade in rhino horn is to be reduced. This will require that all stakeholders in all range states, from producers to consumers, begin working to the same plan.  Rhino producers in Africa cannot continue to bear the opportunity costs (estimated at US$400 million annually) as a result of decisions at international forums such as CITES. Either the forum advocating the non-trade approach should fund rhino protection in situ by  paying the opportunity costs imposed on rhino producers like protected areas, communities and private landholders in Africa or support devolving the ownership of rhinos to private, community and state landholders and promoting legal markets for rhino hunting and trade in regulated harvested horn.  This will provide powerful economic incentives for rhino conservation in Africa that will reverse the uncertainty and double the population of rhinos in the next 20 years.  

News ReleaseFor Immediate Release    CROSMAN OPENS REGISTRATION FOR 2014 NORTHEAST REGIONALFIELD TARGET CHAMPIONSHIP  ROCHESTER, New York, (March 20, 2014) – Now in its fifth year, the Northeast Regional Field Target Championship (NRFTC) is the country’s largest regional championship with nearly 100 shooters participating in nine shooting disciplines. Open to professionals, amateurs and families, the NRFTC offers a challenging yet forgiving shooting course in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York State. The event will be held on the campus of Crosman Corporation in Bloomfield, New York from July 11-13 and is now open for registration. “Spots are limited, so please register soon,” says Mark DeBoard, Shooting Services Manager for Crosman. “Participants are encouraged to come early and enjoy a Crosman factory tour and compete in the friendly Quigley Bucket Challenge. Field target is a fun event for all skill levels and participants will benefit by shooting alongside members of Team USA and other shooting professionals from across the country. This year we’ll be welcoming Fred Eichler, host of Predator Nation on the Sportsman Channel, as a competitor in the event” added DeBoard. The NRFTC rifle event takes place over two days and competitors with the highest number of “hits” will be named winners. The event is governed under the rules of the American Airgun Field Target Association. Field target competition requires a shooter to successfully manage a course of fire in which they attempt to knock down steel targets set at distances ranging from 15 to 50 yards. “Shooting is truly a level playing field, making it a great family experience,” says DeBoard. “Age, height and weight don’t offer any advantages, so we see both adults and youth performing at high levels and leaving with huge smiles,” he added. Pre-registration closes June 1 when the match fees increase from $50 to $60.   For more information, including rules, lodging options and online registration, visit the NRFTC page atcrosman.com/nrftc. Participants may choose to register online, or download and mail their form. Schedule of Events:Friday, July 11th9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Practice range open1:00 p.m. Crosman facility tour2:00 p.m. Quigley Bucket Challenge*. Quigley Bucket Challenge Rules: Best of 5 shots at a 1.75" bucket placed at 55 yards, 10-meter gun (6.5 ft. lb. limit), Open and Iron Sights or non-magnified sights only. (Guns will be available for those who do not have the proper equipment but wish to compete).* A re-creation of the famous scene in the movie “Quigley Down Under” starring Tom Selleck in which the lead character shoots a bucket at an estimated 700 yards. Saturday, July 12th7:00 a.m. – 8:30 am Practice range open9:00 a.m. Match begins12:30 p.m. Lunch begins (approximately)Following lunch – Pistol match beginsSunday, July 13th7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Practice range open9:00 a.m. Match begins1:30 p.m. Awards Presentation (approximately) For additional information on the 2014 Northeast Regional Field Target Championship, visit crosman.com/nrftc, or write to Laura Evans, marketing coordinator, Crosman Corporation, 7629 Routes 5 & 20, Bloomfield, NY 14469, email her at levans@crosman.com, or call her at (800) 7–AIRGUN (724-7486). For up-to-the-minute news from Crosman Corporation, follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/crosmancorp) and Facebook (http://facebook.com/crosmancorp).    For over 90 years Crosman has led the world in the design and manufacture of airguns and airgun ammunition, along with airsoft, optics and shooting sports accessories. Headquartered in Bloomfield, N.Y., the company sells its products worldwide under the Crosman®, Benjamin®, CenterPoint®, Game Face® and Undead Apocalypse® brands. F

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:     NEW BADLANDSPACKS.COM WEBSITE PROMISES AN INFORMATIVE AND USER-FRIENDLY CONSUMER EXPERIENCE   West Jordan, UT – With the goal of providing the most user-friendly and information-packed website possible, Badlands recently launched the all-new www.badlandspacks.com. An “all hands on deck”  project, the website redesign took several months of designing, new content-creation and troubleshooting before the official launch on July 8th. Features of the new site include:   ·         Dynamic, interactive homepage including videos, social media and stunning imagery ·         Category breakdowns for hunt, camping, tactical, optics, accessories, lifestyle and travel ·         Filters for finding the correct gear including options to filter by: o   Hunt Type (Big Game, Turkey, Whitetail, Zombies, etc.) o   Season of Hunt (Early, Mid, Late) o   Camo Pattern/Solid Color Options ·         Redesigned Badlands Blog with hunting stories, tips, product features, etc. ·         The Badlands Story including company history and future plans ·         New interactive and easy to use Badlands Dealer Locator tool Marketing Director Blake VanTussenbrook said of the new project, “We wanted to not only help hunters find the perfect gear for their hunt but also to have a place to learn about what puts Badlands above and beyond everything else. The new site educates people about our technologies, our materials and our commitment to designing and making the best equipment on earth. There are videos, 360° product images and explanations about why we do everything we do. It’s an all-new experience that will only continue to get better.”   Now in its 20th year, Badlands continues to focus on exceptional quality, continuing innovation, unmatched performance and as always the only unconditional lifetime warranty in the industry .                 

In HUNTING HOLIDAYS we make the dreamed hunting day a reality, we organize it with the utmost care, guarantee, reliability and confidentiality. We hunt in the best and most prestigious private and state areas of Spain. Our team is formed by professionals with extensive and proved experience in this field, to give an excellent assistance to our customers. We adapt to your needs and preferences to give you a personalized service at the highest level, for both you and your companions, as well as hunting we offer a wide range of leisure options, tourism and outdoor sports. We have other destinations in Europe and other continents. We care about absolutely everything since your arrival to the country where you contract hunting or services.   We have an estate in Ciudad Real of 2500 hestares of surface, exclusively dedicated to hunting. Just 10 km away form the AVE Train Station. We give the best service at the highest level. It has a main building of 4000 m2 and another smaller building of 500 m2 with skeet area, PRE horses, stables, bullring, pool, game room, library, relaxation room... you can organize any type of event. In this fantastic estate we organize driven partridge shoot up to 12 hunters and pheasants shooting, and we can combine the beatings with any other kind of hunting, depending on the date.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mar. 20, 2015                                                         GLOCK Releases Single Stack 9mm Concealed Carry   – The New G43 SMYRNA, Ga – (Mar. 20, 2015) -   Today GLOCK, Inc. announced the release of the new GLOCK single stack slimline 9mm pistol, the GLOCK 43. The G43 is the most highly desired and anticipated pistol release in GLOCKs history. Designed to be the answer to everyday concealed carry needs, the G43 is ultra-concealable, accurate, and comfortable for all shooters, regardless of hand size.   “The G43 is the most exciting product release to date because it addresses a variety of issues that many shooters face with pistols in the concealed carry category,” stated GLOCK, Inc., VP Josh Dorsey. “It will be the pistol of choice for law enforcement and civilians. The G43 sets a new standard for concealed carry pistols.   ” A true slimline pistol, the frame width of the G43 is just over one inch and the slide width measures only 0.87 inch. The overall length is 6.26 inches. For those who have smaller hands, the trigger distance is only 2.6 inches, making it ideal for functionality.   The single stack magazine holds 6 rounds and is the perfect concealed carry pistol for both duty and civilian use. The G43 is engineered to the same superior standards as all GLOCK pistols and the reliability instills confidence for all lifestyles.   The G43 will debut at the NRA Annual Meeting, April 10-12, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn., at the GLOCK booth (#633). Shipments of the product will begin directly following the convention.   The GLOCK Group is a leading global manufacturer of pistols and accessories. GLOCK's superior engineering has produced a pistol with only 34 parts and a rugged polymer-frame, providing industry-leading reliability shot after shot. GLOCK is renowned for its pistols which are safe, featuring three safeties; simple, offering a low number of components to provide reliability; and fast, with no encumbering parts to slow the speed to fire. This combination makes GLOCK pistols the first choice among consumers and law enforcement, with approximately 65 percent of agencies within the United States choosing to carry GLOCK. Austrian-engineered, the group has manufacturing facilities in the United States and Austria. Based in Smyrna, Ga., GLOCK, Inc. is an advocate for our nation's law enforcement and military personnel, as well as all citizens' Second Amendment right to bear arms. For more information, please visit http://us.glock.com/.

“The Slick Shot Bow Torque Eliminator” When Mark Pouliot contacted me and asked me if I would like to try a new product to eliminate bow torque and improve form I instantly said an emphatic “Heck Yes!”.  He is the main man and super guy behind the Slick Shot, a simple but super effective way to eliminate bow torque during a shot.  I received the Slick Shot quickly and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it, anything to make your shot more accurate and eliminate torque right? Well, this product is just what the doctor ordered, simple to set up, super comfortable and it does exactly what it says it does, it will not allow you to torque the bow at all, and if you do have a “torque” problem it instantly corrects it back to where your grip should be.  They come in 3 sizes: Small, Medium and Large. Measurements are simple because you want to be sure you have the correct size.  You measure from the palm of your bow hand from the base of the thumb (with the hand relaxed) to the base of the middle finger; If the measurement is 2-2 ½” Medium, Greater than 2 ½” Large, and if it is less than 2” order the small.  They have adjustable elastic straps that will snug them up on your fingers and they also make ones with neoprene straps to fit over gloves, so they can be used not only during target shooting but hunting applications as well.  When I put it on for the first time, it is a different feeling for sure, some people may find it distracting or bulky, but give it just a few minutes on your hand an you can tell that this is a quality product designed to do exactly what it says it does.  I currently shoot a Mathews Z7, and the grip on that bow is very well designed, but every bow manufacturer is different so the first time you pick your bow up with the Slick Shot will be quite different, so don’t worry if it feels “different”, give it a fair chance and then go from there.  Shooting with the Slick Shot is quite the experience, for some more advanced archers it may not be noticeable if you already have good form, but where this product will help the most is with newer shooters. I personally think target shooters will benefit tremendously from it ensuring that the bow is completely level which will in turn increase your accuracy! I shot several arrows with and without the Slick Shot and I can tell you from experience that it does exactly what it claims to do, and that is close your groups up, allow you to shoot with more confidence and eliminate bow torque! Overall, I would recommend this product to anyone who wants to improve accuracy, form and overall shooting! Please give Mark at Slick Shot Archery a call at 802-453-4115 or visit www.slickshotarchery.com to place an order.  They have new colors and Mark is a first rate guy to deal with and a perfect product to improve your shooting!!