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The CM-R2 is designed to allow the shooter to focus more attention on the target and less attention on the reticle. A boldly illuminated 0.5 MOA dot surrounded by a 5.0 MOA semi-circle enhance the shooter’s focus and combine precision with speed when the target is up close and personal. Hash marks on the horizontal stadia are calibrated for leading moving targets at 5, 10 and 15 mph, respectively. Vertical tic marks allow users to estimate ranges based on 18” wide targets at increasing ranges, while also providing precise holdover points for targets between 300 and 900 meters.

Leupold Introduces CM-R2 Reticle for Maximum Flexibility with Close and Mid-Range Targets SEP 09, 2010 07:45P.M.

“The CM-R2 reticle makes our battlefield-proven Mark 4 MR/T and CQ/T line of riflescopes even more versatile,” said Kevin Trepa, Leupold’s vice president of tactical sales and marketing. “American warfighters and civilian shooting enthusiasts alike will enjoy the fast-ranging capabilities of this reticle.”

Leupold Introduces CM-R2 Reticle for Maximum Flexibility with Close and Mid-Range Targets

For optimum results, riflescopes with the CM-R2 reticle should be zeroed at 200 yards using M855 5.56mm NATO/.223 Remington ammunition producing a muzzle velocity of 2,810 fps with 62 grain FMJ bullets. The CM-R2 is available in Leupold Mid Range/Tactical (MR/T) and Close Quarters/Tactical (CQ/T) riflescopes. Leupold has offered precision optics for tactical applications since the 1983 introduction of Ultra riflescopes, which were designed to excel under the most extreme battlefield conditions. Today, more long-range Leupold Tactical Optics are in service with the U.S. military than any other brand. For more information on Leupold Tactical Optics, go to www.leupold.com or call 1800-LEUPOLD.

Leupold Close Quarters/Tactical (CQ/T) Riflescopes with CM-R2 Reticle

Leupold & Stevens, Inc., the preeminent American-owned and -operated optics company, employs more than 600 people in its state-of-the-art facility near Beaverton, Ore., where rugged, dependable, highperformance Mark 4 and Golden Ring optics are designed, machined and assembled. Leupold is a fifth-generation, family-owned company whose products are sold worldwide to military warfighters, law enforcement personnel, hunters, competitive shooters and wildlife observers. The product line includes rifle, handgun and spotting scopes; binoculars; rangefinders; flashlights; mounting systems; and optical tools and accessories.

Leupold Tactical Optics BEAVERTON, Ore. –-(Ammoland.com)- Leupold’s Tactical Optics Division introduces the CM-R2 reticle, which allows tactical and competitive shooters to quickly and accurately estimate range and engage targets. By combining the ranging ability of Leupold’s Special Purpose Reticle (SPR) with the quick acquisition of the Leupold Circle Dot reticle, the CM-R2 provides the flexibility necessary on the modern battlefield or 3gun course. The CM-R2 preserves the instinctive fire capabilities of the Circle Dot for the short-range, low magnification needs of the 3-gun competitor or CQB warfighter.

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Commemorative Package to the annual Gunsite Alumni Shoot (GAS Match), which will be held Oct. 2 at the Gunsite Academy in Paulden, AZ.

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The rifle will be used by competitors in the Scout Rifle Side Match and will be awarded to the shooter with the highest score in the Scout match. All proceeds from the Scout Rifle Side Match will be donated to the Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation.

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The GAS Match was created in 1984 by legendary small-arms expert, author and founder of what would later become the Gunsite Academy, Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Dean “Jeff” Cooper (1920-2006). “A social event only slightly interrupted by gunfire,” the GAS Match was designed by Cooper to be a practical and realistic competitive course of fire. The only prerequisite to compete in the GAS Match is to have attended one of Gunsite’s courses lasting three or more days. The match is limited to the first 125 Gunsite alumni who apply.

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Steyr Donates Commemorative Scout Rifle To The Gunsite Alumni Shoot To Benefit Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation

Cooper worked with Steyr Arms through much of the 1990s to create his signature rifle, the Steyr Scout. With a Steyr SBS action, a lightweight cold-hammer-forged barrel chambered in .308 Win., an integral bipod, back-up iron sights, an extra magazine held beneath the butt of the polymer stock, and paired to a forward-mounted long-eye-relief scope, Cooper’s Scout was heralded as the ideal general-purpose rifle chambered in the ideal general-purpose caliber.

SEP 09, 2010 07:31P.M. Steyr Donates Commemorative Scout Rifle To The Gunsite Alumni Shoot To Benefit Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation

“This year at the GAS Match, the Steyr Scout comes ‘home’ to Gunsite,” said Jane Anne Shimizu, Gunsite Academy director of marketing. “Much of the Scout’s design criteria was hammered out right here at Gunsite, and it was through his relationship with Steyr that his ultimate rifle was created. Steyr Arms’ gracious donation of a complete Scout rifle with all the accessories and adorned with the Colonel’s logo—exactly as the very early rifles came—is a wonderful addition to this match.” The Jeff Cooper Scout Rifle Commemorative Package, which recently became available to customers, is chambered in .308 Win., and it sets in the original “Scout Gray” stock highlighted by the “JC” crest-of arms. A 2.5X 28mm Leupold Scout scope is attached to the integral top rail via Steyr mounts. An attached Galco Ching Sling is also inscribed with the “JC” crest, as is the Boyt TAC541 soft case and the Boyt H44 hard case. The latter also boasts the Steyr Arms logo. To finish off the package, a hardbound copy of Cooper’s Art Of The Rifle is also included. The package has an MSRP of $2,975.

Steyr Arms Jeff Cooper Scout Hunting Rifle

“I think its exceptionally fitting that we’re donating the rifle that Col. Cooper designed, in the very package that he prescribed, to his signature shooting match in the year that we’ve reintroduced it to the public,” said Scott O’Brien, CEO of Steyr Arms. “We’re honored that it will ultimately benefit law enforcement and help to preserve Cooper’s work through the Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation.”

Steyr Arms TRUSSVILLE, Alabama --(Ammoland.com)- Steyr Arms has announced that it will donate a limited edition Jeff Cooper Scout Rifle

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created as a benefit to members of law enforcement. Its mission is to preserve, protect and defend the principle of self-reliance and the individual right of self-defense as espoused by Jeff Cooper. The Foundation provides scholarships for firearms training in the Cooper tradition, as well as preserves his writings and his personal collections for posterity.

sports. Phil Schreier, the NRA National Firearms Museum’s Senior Curator, drops by to discuss “Hollywood Guns”, the newest exhibit at the museum in Fairfax, VA. This special collection in the William B. Ruger Gallery features more than 125 guns used in movies from 1930-2010, including firearms from Dirty Harry, Lethal Weapon, The Maltese Falcon, Die Hard and Reservoir Dogs. These firearms, plus the stories behind them, will be on display until the summer of 2011.

Established in 1864 in Steyr, Austria, Steyr Arms is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious firearms manufacturers. Steyr’s comprehensive lines of premium hunting rifles and precision sporting and tactical firearms are technically mature, and their subtle elegance also communicates the harmony between appearance and substance. Steyr’s legendary SBS actions and cold-hammer-forged barrels are distinctive and unparalleled. For more information, contact Steyr Arms at 7661 Commerce Lane, Trussville, AL 35173; call (205) 655-8299; or visit www.steyrarms.com.

Suzi Huntington spent 22 years with the San Diego Police Department, and is now the Editor for American Cop Magazine. Huntington brings a unique perspective to Gun Talk, one of law enforcement personnel, as well as that of a woman who shoots, hunts and promotes the right of selfdefense by every day citizens.

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“I want people to be empowered to take back their lives, to stand up and be responsible for every aspect of their lives – including their safety,” Huntington wrote in the Nov/Dec 2009 issue of American Cop Magazine. Tune in Sunday as she talks about self-defense for women, her experiences in law enforcement and more.

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Also, during the month of September, Gun Talk has teamed up with Auto-Ordnance to give away a “Tommy Gun”! It’s a semi-auto version of the venerable Thompson, and includes a 50-round drum, a 30-round magazine and a violin carrying case. Register now at www.guntalk.com/contest.

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Hollywood Guns on Gun Talk

About: Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk Radio is in its 15th year of national syndication, Gun Talk Radio airs live on Sundays from 2PM-5PM Eastern, and runs on 101 stations, plus SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio. All Gun Talk shows can be downloaded as podcasts through Apple iTunes or at www.guntalk.libsyn.com. More information is available at www.guntalk.com.

SEP 09, 2010 07:19P.M. Hollywood Guns on Gun Talk

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Nebraska Grouse Hunting Season Begins Sept. 18

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Nebraska Grouse Hunting Season Begins Sept. 18

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Nebraska Fall Turkey Season Opens Sept. 15 SEP 09, 2010 06:54P.M. Nebraska Fall Turkey Season Opens Sept. 15

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission LINCOLN, Neb. --(Ammoland.com)- Good news for Nebraska grouse hunters this fall. The hunting season for this upland game species will be a month longer than in past years. Grouse hunting season opens in Nebraska on Sept. 18 and runs through Jan. 31, 2011. This aligns the season with the close of pheasant and quail seasons and allows more opportunities for late-season mixed bag hunting of all three species. Grouse may be hunted statewide, but a free special permit is required for hunting east of U.S. Highway 81 (east zone). Approximately 90 special permits remain for hunting in the east zone. They are limited to one per hunter and available on a first-come, firstserved basis. To request a special permit, call Game and Parks at (402) 471-5597, visit the Lincoln headquarters, or send a postcard to: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Attn: Grouse Permits, P.O. Box 30370, Lincoln, NE 68503.

Nebraska Fall Turkey Season Opens Sept. 15

The postcard must include the following: name, address, date of birth, telephone number, and 2010 hunting permit number or lifetime hunting permit number. Residents ages 12 to 15 must submit a hunter education number. Those not required to purchase a hunting permit must provide documentation of such exemption. The daily bag and possession limits in the east zone are three birds. The daily bag and possession limits west of U.S. 81 (west zone) are three and 12, respectively.

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A Nebraska hunting permit and habitat stamp are required of all grouse hunters in the state, except residents younger than 16 years.

LINCOLN, Neb. --(Ammoland.com)- Fall turkey season opens Sept. 15 across Nebraska, and hunters of all ages have the opportunity to pursue the abundant gobblers.

Nebraska hunting permits and stamps may be purchased at Game and Parks offices and OutdoorNebraska.org.

Getting new hunters into the field could be even easier this year, however, as reduced-price permits are available for youth.

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Fall turkey permits are $24 for residents, $91 for nonresidents and $6 for youth younger than 16 years (residents and nonresidents), including issuing fee. The reduced-price youth permits were a big success during the spring turkey season, when youth permit sales more than doubled from the previous spring.

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Adult and youth hunters may shoot turkeys through Dec. 31 with either archery equipment or shotgun. A fall turkey or youth fall turkey permit allows the take of two turkeys with either archery equipment or shotgun. Permits are unlimited in number, but no hunter may have more than two fall turkey permits.

If you are unable to attend LETC this year, let us bring the training to you. We have made arrangements with Bank Miller, a well known and respected law enforcement firearms instructor for 30 years, to train your department’s personnel with no instructor fees. The details can be found by clicking here.

The bag limit is two turkeys per permit.

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Turkey hunters are required to wear at least 400 square inches of hunter orange on their head, chest and back when hunting during the November firearm deer season, which is Nov. 13-21.

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Permits may be purchased at OutdoorNebraska.org.

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for everyday living,” says Adam P. Karp, an attorney in Bellingham, Wash., who devotes his practice to cases involving animals. ” The law should recognize animals as legal persons with the same access to justice.”

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“Animal protection lawyers, however, take issue with the fact that the law still classifies animals solely as property-regardless of their relationship with humans-and only allows owners to recover a loss based on market value.”

The Threat of Animal Rights Lawyers

First off, it should be pointed out that this article is featured on the website of the American Bar Association’s Journal. Yes, the American Bar Association (ABA) as in the group that by its own admission is,

SEP 09, 2010 05:28P.M. “the largest voluntary professional association in the world. With more than 400,000 members, the ABA provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, information about the law, programs to assist lawyers and judges in their work, and initiatives to improve the legal system for the public.”

The Threat of Animal Rights Lawyers By Greg R. Lawson, USSA Director of Communications

This means that these ideas, while maybe not yet commonplace, are becoming increasingly accepted by professionals across the country. As you hopefully recall, the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance was leading the charge of fighting the appointment of Cass Sunstein to the position of President Obama’s “Regulatory Czar” last year and we came very close to blocking it. We did that because, among other things, Sunstein had written approvingly of the possibility of giving animals legal rights. Clearly, he is by no means alone in entertaining the idea.

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That means that the seemingly absurd idea that animals should be treated legally the same as humans is no longer a joking matter. It’s being pushed hard enough that it is getting a serious look by serious people.

Columbus, OH --(Ammoland.com)- The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance was first formed back at the end of the 1970s to fight the anti-hunting, animal rights movement. In fact, we are really the only group in the country whose sole mission is to confront them and beat them. This is why we think it is so important to keep America’s sportsmen aware of what the animal rights movement really represents and the kind of world they would establish if they ever had the power to do it.

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realize where all of this could very easily head if we turn a blind eye. If an animal has legal rights comparable to those of a human, how can they ever be hunted? How can an angler ever catch a fish? Wouldn’t both be pretty obvious violations of their “legal rights?”

With that in mind, I was struck by this article I came across while rummaging around through some of my favorite websites the other night. I was struck by how scary the picture it portrays is of what the animal rights movement is really attempting to do.

Think it can’t happen? Well, it probably won’t… for awhile, but the fact that the ABA is giving the issue play means that in the future, you never really know.

Quoting from the article, That’s why the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance needs your help. We need to be able to make sure we have the resources necessary to shine a bright spotlight on these ideas so that America doesn’t wake up one day and realize their pet could sue them tomorrow.

“Some animal protection activists are pushing for laws that would extend rights and protections to animals that have been, up to now, reserved for humans.”

About: The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is a national association of sportsmen and

” Animals are closer to us than an inanimate object that we use as a tool

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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. Visit www.ussportsmen.org.

“If the anti-hunters win, they will use this example in court room after court room across the nation to deny trapping and hunting everywhere.”

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In November of 2009, Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr. of Maine’s Federal District Court denied the injunction sought by Animal Welfare Institute and the Wildlife Alliance of Maine to stop the state’s trapping season. The groups had originally filed suit against the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in 2008, arguing that that Maine’s trapping regulations provided insufficient protection for the Canada lynx, a species listed as threatened under the ESA, and thus required the season to be stopped.

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The USSAF, along with the Maine Trappers’ Association, Fur Takers of America, National Trappers’ Association, and several individual sportsmen, argued that the antis must show that Maine’s trapping practices were a threat to the Canada lynx population.

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USSAF and Others Continue Defending Pro-Sportsman Court Decision

The opinion of Judge Woodcock closely followed the arguments made by the USSAF and others by requiring that plaintiffs looking for an injunction to shut down a trapping (or hunting or fishing) season prove not only the incidental take of ESA-protected species, but also “irreparable harm” to the lynx population. Judge Woodcock concluded that the take of individual members of a reasonably numerous protected species does not necessarily meet the requirement of irreparable harm. He also indicated that the take of lynx occurring in Maine foothold traps, typically catch-and-release incidents, did not constitute irreparable harm in this case. Consequently, Judge Woodcock declined the injunction and the trapping season was able to take place.

SEP 09, 2010 04:48P.M. USSAF and Others Continue Defending Pro-Sportsman Court Decision Oral Arguments Heard in Maine Trapping Case Appeal.

This decision would make it difficult for antis to shut down hunting and trapping in other states based upon the incidental take of a single animal that falls under ESA protection. The precedent is so important that the antis filed an appeal in December, 2009 seeking to reverse the decision. This prompted the USSAF and others to file a new set of legal briefs in order to defend the hard fought victory. According to Sexton, “We continue to feel confident in our case and will keep pressing ahead to be sure the ESA is not hijacked by those that want to shut down practically all sportsmen activities.”

U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Columbus, OH --(Ammoland.com)- The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation (USSAF) completed oral arguments during a legal hearing in the U.S. Court of Appeals on behalf of Maine trappers.

About: 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. Visit www.ussportsmen.org.

The long-standing case prompting the hearing will have a far reaching impact by establishing whether anti-hunting groups seeking to manipulate the Endangered Species Act (ESA) will be able to block hunting and trapping seasons across the nation.

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“This is the latest in a long line of steps taken by the USSAF and our partners to protect not only trappers in Maine, but sportsmen nationwide,” said Rob Sexton, USSAF vice president for government affairs while referring to the oral arguments made on September 8.

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Action Target Joins Lawsuit Over Chicago Gun Range Prohibition

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Coastal Black Bear Hunting – A Do It Yourself Guide

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Provo, Utah --(Ammoland.com)- ACTION TARGET, on August 16, 2010, joined the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) in filing a lawsuit in federal court against the City of Chicago’s new gun ordinance.

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The lawsuit asserts that the city is depriving its residents of their right to keep and bear arms by banning public gun ranges while at the same time requiring range training for handgun owners. Randy Graham, Vice President of ACTION TARGET, said, “We believe that citizens have a constitutional right to use and train with firearms in a safe and controlled environment. As a leader in the firearms training industry, Action Target is committed to standing up for these rights.” Why has Action target joined the Lawsuit? ACTION TARGET has a long history of supporting Law Enforcement in obtaining the critical training necessary to safely use their firearms in the defense of the public and themselves. Our participation in challenging the City of Chicago prohibition on gun ranges is driven by the following positions:

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“Hunting the great bears of Alaska is something I have personally had the privilege to enjoy… Shawn Joyce`s book, Coastal Black Bear Hunting, is a must read… It was written by a hunter—for a hunter. Shawn`s book is clear and concise. This book takes you through the entire process, step by step, and in a way that captures the hunter spirit in each of us and makes us want to be the Big Bwana. Whether you are an experienced hunter or a novice, you will come away with many useful tips. Mark Sullivan Owner of Nitro Express Safaris–Tanzania Professional Hunter, Internationally Renowned Author For many, the idea of hunting dangerous game in Alaska is a dream they hope to someday experience. Self-guided hunts are not just for hunters interested in saving money. Hunts of this nature are also for those seeking adventure, self-reliance, flexibility, and affirmation of their capabilities. Those who can afford to hunt with a guide often prefer to challenge themselves and accomplish the hunt on their own. Some of this information will also prove to be helpful to those who may prefer to utilize a guide. This book has information that will be useful to both rifle and archery hunters.

Diizche Safari Adventures LINCOLN, CA --(Ammoland.com)- Diizche Safari Adventures is proud to announce they just released a new book on September 7, 2010 that will be of interest to big-game hunters. Coastal Black Bear Hunting: Prince of Wales Island, Alaska is intended for those planning a big- game hunting trip, particularly those planning a self- guided black bear hunting trip to Alaska.

This is only available in trade hardcover edition US $29.95-Shipping is included in the contiguous United States. The book is autographed when ordered through the Diizche Safari Adventures website. To order this book and other products from Diizche Safari Adventures, go to www.diizchesafariadventures.com

This book guides the readers through planning, preparing for, and carrying out a self-guided black bear hunt on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. Much of the information, of course, would be relevant to other big-game hunts as well. The wealth of information provided in the body of the book is nicely supplemented by easy-to-use appendices and a bibliography. You will learn all aspects of executing your hunt from preplanning until you return home.

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The book, written by Shawn Christopher Joyce, has been well received by some familiar names in the business, including Massad Ayoob, Craig Boddington, and Mark Sullivan.

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Clifton Wins Michigan Duck Stamp Contest

“A tour de force that not only makes you wish you were there with him, but makes you feel as if you are. His book isn’t just about how to ruin a bruin…it’s the consumer’s guide to a hunt of a lifetime that you’ll always be proud of having arranged and carried out yourself.” Massad Ayoob Internationally Renowned Author, Firearms and Self-Defense Expert

SEP 09, 2010 01:59P.M. Clifton Wins Michigan Duck Stamp Contest By Rob Kunzig, a reporter based in Lewes, Del. www.capegazette.com

“Bear hunting has been one of my favorite North American hunts for more than 40 years now. Shawn Joyce’s book is accurate and thorough, packed with great tips that will help any bear hunter–or any do- it-yourself hunter–anywhere. As for Prince of Wales Island, well, that’s one of the places I haven’t yet had a chance to hunt. After reading his book, I am now fully prepared!” Craig Boddington Executive Field Editor InterMedia Outdoors

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you’d won Michigan.” “I didn’t know,” he said. The call had come minutes after he went inside. Though he’s been painting for more than three decades, he never gets tired of winning, he said. “Within the last year, I’ve won three, finished second in one [North Carolina] and got two top fives [Delaware, Oklahoma],” he said. “If you were a race car driver, you’d be having a pretty good year.” He’s hoping to extend his good fortunes. A reference photo was pinned to a lamp above his easel for this year’s Oklahoma contest, which he last won in the early ’90s. His reputation as a painter is well established by now – especially after he won the Federal Duck Stamp prize in 2007 – but Clifton isn’t one to rest on his laurels. Every year brings a new crop of hungry young artists, he said, several of whom are very good.

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“It only takes one to beat you,” he said. “But it gets tougher when there are several good ones.” The fresh competition only fuels him, he said; it makes him hungrier. Clifton said he’ll be eligible to enter the Federal Duck Stamp Contest once again in 2011. He grinned at the prospect.

Sam Houston Duck Co. Houston, TX --(Ammoland.com)- It’s been a good year for duck stamp artist Richard Clifton. Since October 2009, the wildlife artist has won three state duck stamp prizes, making this year a bright spot in an already illustrious career.

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“It’s still a hoot to win,” he said. “I don’t enter to get fourth.” His latest victory, Michigan, was won with a lone drake mallard. Elegant and understated, the composition is less ambitious than the descending pair of pintail ducks that won him Colorado in March. In all fairness, he found out about the contest two days before the deadline.

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Making a tight squeeze even tighter, Clifton was helping his wife, Terri, prepare for an annual 5K race she hosts as director of the Chad Clifton Foundation, a nonprofit organization that raises money for wounded soldiers.

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Terri told him to paint. “You can’t wait for optimum conditions to succeed,” she said. He started at 6 a.m., Thursday, July 22, cutting and prepping the board. As the gesso dried, he drove to Rehoboth Art & Framing and ordered his matting. By Friday afternoon, the painting was on its way to the Michigan Duck Hunter’s Association in Midland, Mich. Two weeks later, he sat in his gallery, knowing they’d be judging the paintings that evening, waiting for a call. When none came, he shrugged it off and returned to the house to watch TV. Terri came home a few hours later. Checking her email, she said to Clifton: “You didn’t tell me

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Arizona Game and Fish Commission Meets on Friday Public may attend in Phoenix, view live webcast, or comment at local regional offices.

AmmoLand Gun News Montpelier, VA--(Ammoland.com)- The Cavalier Sporting Clays Shooting League is sponsoring a Fall Shooting League to improve your hunting and shooting skills from September 19 to October 28, 2010 at the Cavalier Rifle & Pistol Club, in Montpelier. The league is open to all competitors and offers six different courses – published in advance – 50 shots each. The League is limited to 50 competitors with a registration fee set at $5/course of fire plus cost of clays. For league rules, registration and schedule visit: www.CavalierSportingClays.com.

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PHOENIX, AZ – -(Ammoland.com)- The Arizona Game and Fish Commission will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting on Friday, Sept. 10 at the Arizona Game and Fish Department headquarters at 5000 W. Carefree Highway in Phoenix (1.5 miles west of I-17).

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The meeting begins with an executive session at 8 a.m., followed by the public meeting.

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Items on Friday’s agenda include: • Discussion of the recently conducted department employee survey. • Update on state and federal legislation. • Briefings on activities related to the department’s information, education, wildlife recreation, shooting ranges/shooting sports, lands/habitat, and law enforcement programs. • Consent agenda items. • Hearings on license revocations for violations of Game and Fish codes and civil assessments for the illegal taking and/or possession of wildlife (2 p.m. time certain). The commission may vote to take action or provide the department with direction on the agenda items.

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The public has three options for viewing the meeting: (1) Attend the meeting in person in Phoenix; (2) View it via video stream at one of six Game and Fish regional offices (Pinetop, Flagstaff, Kingman, Yuma, and Tucson; addresses are available at www.azgfd.gov/offices); (3) View it over the Web at www.azgfd.gov/commissioncam. Those wishing to submit “blue slips” to present oral comment during the meeting must do so either in person at the Phoenix meeting or at one of the six Game and Fish regional offices showing the video stream. For a complete agenda, visit www.azgfd.gov/commissioncam and click on the meeting agenda link. The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. If anyone believes that they have been discriminated against in any of the AGFD’s programs or activities, including employment practices, they may file a complaint with the Deputy Director, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000, (602) 942-3000, or with the Fish and Wildlife Service, 4040 N. Fairfax Dr. Ste. 130, Arlington, VA 22203. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation or this document in an alternative format by contacting the Deputy Director as listed above.

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Houston, TX --(Ammoland.com)- It’s been a good year for duck stamp artist Richard Clifton. Since October 2009, the wildlife artist has won three state duck stamp prizes, making this year a bright spot in an already illustrious career.

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SEP 09, 2010 12:55P.M. Clifton Wins Michigan Duck Stamp Contest By Rob Kunzig, a reporter based in Lewes, Del. www.capegazette.com

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“I didn’t know,” he said. The call had come minutes after he went inside. Though he’s been painting for more than three decades, he never gets tired of winning, he said. “Within the last year, I’ve won three, finished second in one [North Carolina] and got two top fives [Delaware, Oklahoma],” he said. “If you were a race car driver, you’d be having a pretty good year.”

SEP 09, 2010 12:50P.M. Outdoor Channel Corps Launches Conservation Tour Of Duty On National Public Lands Day & Beyond America’s Leader in Outdoor TV Partners with Cable Affiliates to Host Hands-On Volunteer Efforts in Local Markets across the U.S. to Improve Public Lands & Outdoor Spaces.

He’s hoping to extend his good fortunes. A reference photo was pinned to a lamp above his easel for this year’s Oklahoma contest, which he last won in the early ’90s. His reputation as a painter is well established by now – especially after he won the Federal Duck Stamp prize in 2007 – but Clifton isn’t one to rest on his laurels. Every year brings a new crop of hungry young artists, he said, several of whom are very good. “It only takes one to beat you,” he said. “But it gets tougher when there are several good ones.” The fresh competition only fuels him, he said; it makes him hungrier. Clifton said he’ll be eligible to enter the Federal Duck Stamp Contest once again in 2011. He grinned at the prospect. About: Sam Houston Duck Co. We stock a complete line of supplies, albums, mounts, hinges, tongs, reference books as well as thousands of stockbooks with U.S. and worldwide stamps. A great selection of topicals and new issues are also available. Our knowledgeable staff is on hand to assist you with all of your collecting needs. Visit: www.shduck.com

Outdoorchannel TV Temecula, Calif.. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, today announced the launch of the Conservation Tour of Duty for its Outdoor Channel Corps initiative.

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The company’s newly announced philanthropic effort mobilizes volunteers to restore and improve public lands and spaces to ensure that the outdoor lifestyle thrives in their communities.

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To encourage further participation, beginning this week, Outdoor Channel is holding a weekly sweepstakes open to volunteers who sign up to enlist here: http://bit.ly/aNak5H.

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A lucky volunteer will be selected weekly to be the recipient of a limited edition Outdoor Channel-branded iPod Nano and an Outdoor Channel prize pack. Outdoor Channel Corps was created in May 2010 to leverage the unrivaled strength of the Outdoor Channel brand to mobilize passionate outdoor enthusiasts to volunteer in their communities. The program aims to recruit one million volunteers for outdoor-related projects over the next five years, making it the largest outdoor volunteer program of its kind. Projects will be organized around specific “Tours of Duty” and will focus on the principles of conservation, outreach, responsibility and education.

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The Conservation Tour of Duty focuses on ensuring access to public lands and outdoor spaces through restoration and improvement volunteer events. Conservation of public lands is critical to ensuring that future generations of hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts have access to traditional recreational pursuits like hunting and fishing.

Tournament benefiting Maui United Way hosted by Kelly Gotch from Outdoor Channel’s “Step Outside”; Conservation education. Camp Pouch, Staten Island, New York Time Warner Cable New York City Cleaning of Boy Scout camp grounds as part of “Save Camp Pouch” campaign. Stonewall Resort State Park, Roanoke, West Virginia Shentel Cable (Shenandoah Telecommunications)

According to a General Accounting Office (GAO) report, more than 50 million acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) have inadequate access. Through its Conservation Tour of Duty, Outdoor Channel Corps is determined to dramatically improve accessibility and restore our cherished public lands.

West Virginia West Virginia Division of Natural Resources’ celebration of national hunting and fishing on Sept. 25th & 26th; Conservation education and debris clean-up on the 25th.

Outdoor Channel Corps’ first Conservation Tour of Duty will kick off by deploying volunteers on National Public Lands Day, September 25th, 2010, to a total of eight local markets across the U.S. The network will lead the charge in restoration and improvement projects in partnership with various cable affiliates.

* Denotes events officially held in conjunction with the National Environmental Education’s (NEEF) National Public Lands Day About Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. owns and operates Outdoor Channel, America’s leader in outdoor TV, and Winnercomm Inc., an Emmy Award winning production and interactive company. Outdoor Channel offers programming that captures the excitement of hunting, fishing, shooting, off-road motorsports, adventure and the Western lifestyle and can be viewed on multiple platforms including high definition, video-ondemand, as well as on a dynamic broadband website. Winnercomm Inc. is one of America’s leading and highest quality producers of live sporting events and sports series for cable and broadcast television. Winnercomm also owns and operates the patented Skycam and CableCam aerial camera systems which provide dramatic overhead camera angles for major sports events, including college and NFL football. For more information, please visit http://www.outdoorchannel.com.

“Outdoor Channel has always been a leader in conservation and related philanthropic initiatives. Outdoor Channel Corps leverages our network’s unique ability to mobilize our passionate viewers to make a difference in their communities,” said Denise Conroy-Galley, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Research for Outdoor Channel. “Our Conservation Tour of Duty aims to restore and improve access to public lands – a critical step in ensuring that the outdoor lifestyle continues to thrive well into the future. We look forward to working with our affiliate partners to encourage communities to take a more active role in preserving the great outdoors for generations to come.”

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Conservation Tour of Duty events will take place in the following locations: EVENT LOCATION AFFILIATE OBJECTIVE Shark Valley Trails at Everglades National Park, Everglades City, Florida* Comcast South Florida Trail maintenance and debris clean-up. Kings Gap Environmental Education and Training Center, Carlisle, Pennsylvania* Comcast Pennsylvania Trail maintenance; Removal of invasive and non-native species. Canyon Lake, Canyon Lake, Texas* GVTC

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Texas U.S. Army Corps of Engineers event taking place on Sept 18th; Public park/shoreline debris clean-up and seedling plantings. Miami-Dade Parks, Miami, Florida* Comcast South Florida 5 Miami-Dade Parks are participating in NPLD. Trail maintenance and debris clean-up. San Diego River Park, Santee, California* Outdoor Channel Corporate Event Riparian Habitat Restoration, invasive nonnative tree removal event. Kaanapali Golf Course Pond, Lahaina, Hawaii Oceanic Time Warner Cable Maui, Hawaii Maui Electric’s 2nd Annual Keiki Fishing

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12 challenging stages, or courses of fire, that test a shooter’s skill with not just one type of firearm but three – the rifle, the shotgun and the pistol. USPSA is the national governing body for the sport of practical shooting in the U.S. and has more than 19,000 members competing in weekly matches throughout the country, as well as regional and national championships.

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Shooters will compete for the national title in USPSA’s Open, Limited, Tactical, Heavy Metal Limited and Heavy Metal Tactical divisions. Additionally, honors will be awarded in the categories of High Lady, Senior, Super Senior, Junior, Military and Law Enforcement shooter.

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2010 DPMS USPSA MultiGun National Championships draws competitors from throughout the United States. Along with competitors from Nevada, shooters from Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as Canada, are also expected to compete. WHERE: Desert Sportsman’s Rifle & Pistol Club (http://www.dsrpc.net/) 12201 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89135 Map to Range: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/4-rox_ WHEN: Friday through Sunday, September 10-12, 2010 2010 DPMS USPSA MultiGun National Championships Competition begins at 8:00am each day CONTACTS: Dave Thomas dave@uspsa.org (360) 855-2245 (360) 708-6828 during the match About: USPSA is a non-profit membership association. Most of the more than 15,000 individual members belong to and regularly compete at one of the nearly 400 affiliated clubs and sections (groups of clubs banded together for mutual benefit) located across the United States. USPSA is affiliated with the International Practical Shooting Confederation (I.P.S.C.), which is comprised of approximately 67 nations. USPSA is the American region of IPSC. Visit: www.uspsa.org U.S. Practical Shooting Association Brought to you by - AMMO LAND.COM - Firearms & Shooting Sports News Ammo Land.com Submit Gun, Ammo and Shooting Related News at Ammo Land.com

Las Vegas, NV --(Ammoland.com)- WHO: Over 150 of the nation’s best rifle, shotgun and pistol shooters will descend on Las Vegas to compete for national titles in the U.S. Practical Shooting Association’s 2010 MultiGun National Championships sponsored by DPMS Firearms.

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ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, will fund the effort out of a $500,000 overall commitment to support several Task Force 2020 plans to aggressively promote hunting and shooting.

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Take Me Hunting, Take Me Shooting Campaign Launched

The Take Me Hunting/Take Me Shooting campaign will prompt inactive hunters and shooters to rediscover the fun and excitement of these great pastimes and to answer a higher calling—to mentor a new generation of sportsmen and women. In this way, veteran sportsmen and women can mold their legacy by developing new ambassadors for the shooting sports, new conservationists and new supporters of the Second Amendment.

SEP 09, 2010 10:59A.M. Task Force 20-20 Launches ‘Take Me Hunting, Take Me Shooting’ Campaign with Support from NSSF

The pilot states are South Carolina, Alabama and New Jersey. “Together NSSF and state agencies will make a strong appeal to formerly active hunters and shooters and remind them how important it is to share their passion for the outdoors with a newcomer or a novice,” said Chris Dolnack, senior vice president of NSSF. “The choices in recreational activities today are abundant. A personal invitation from someone well qualified to be a mentor is one sure way to provide a safe and fun introduction to what could become a lifetime activity.” Through the use of print ads, direct mail and a hub website, www.takemehuntingandshooting.com, the Take Me Hunting/Take Me Shooting campaign will promote the winning message that mentors are sorely needed, that mentors’ hunting and shooting skills makes them well suited to provide an introduction to these activities, and that hunting and shooting can be enjoyed with families and friends.

Take Me Hunting, Take Me Shooting Campaign Launched

This strategy to build participation in hunting and shooting relies on the powerful ability of state agencies to communicate with sportsmen and women who once purchased hunting licenses but have not done so in the last several years. The approach was one of the priority actions recommended in the “Future of Hunting and the Shooting Sports—Research-based Retention and Recruitment Strategies,” a report presented at the Shooting Sports Summit in 2008. It’s also an approach that has been used by the fishing community with success. “I want to commend the National Shooting Sports Foundation for taking the lead in bringing together the states, industry and NGOs to address recruitment and retention of hunters and recreational shooters,” said John Frampton, director of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

National Shooting Sports Foundation NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- Task Force 20-20, the committee formed at the NSSF Shooting Sports Summit to evaluate opportunities to grow hunting and the shooting sports, will begin testing its first initiative—a coordinated marketing effort in selected states designed to reactivate lapsed hunters and shooters.

“The funding provided through the excise taxes on hunting and shooting firearms and ammunition is the lifeblood of state fish and wildlife agencies. The future of hunting and shooting may well rest on our ability to work together to ensure that hunters and shooters remain engaged in our sports.”

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The campaign will be evaluated during the winter months to determine how effective its messages were in motivating shooters and hunters to go afield or to the range again. The steering committee of Task Force 20-20 also plans to launch a Models of Success program focusing on states that have programs proven to deliver an increase in participation. Such programs can be enhanced, expanded and promoted through a marketing campaign funded by NSSF. The results of these and other Task Force 20-20 initiatives will be discussed at the next NSSF Shooting Sports Summit, which is scheduled for June 2011. About NSSF The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 5,500 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation MISSOULA, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- Wildlife conservation and public education projects in 16 California counties–including a 339-acre land acquisition in Santa Clara County to conserve habitat and eventually open public access east of San Jose, Calif.–have been selected to receive grants from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in 2010.

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The new RMEF funding, totaling $229,425, will directly affect Del Norte, Fresno, Humboldt, Kern, Merced, Modoc, Monterey, Placer, Plumas, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara, Shasta, Tehama, Trinity and Tuolumne counties.

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Several projects also have statewide interest. The 339-acre acquisition, called the San Antonio Valley II project, is historic habitat for an area herd of more than 200 tule elk. In 2006, RMEF and partners permanently protected 2,900 adjoining acres in danger of residential development. Today those lands are a state wildlife management area. The San Antonio Valley II project will expand that area in the future. RMEF is holding the property until the state can gather funding to reimburse RMEF and take title.

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The Nature Conservancy and The David and Lucile Packard Foundation provided key support for the project.

California Conservation Projects to Receive RMEF Grants Still, San Antonio Valley II almost didn’t happen when funding from another source fell through. RMEF steered $95,000 in volunteer-raised funds to keep the project alive. This grant was the largest of 23 awarded in California this year. “All of these grants are possible because of the successful banquets and fundraisers staged over the past year by our California volunteers–most of whom are elk hunters as well as devoted conservationists,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. “Since 1984, our annual grants have helped complete 390 different projects in California with a combined value of more than $23 million.”

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RMEF grants will help fund the following projects, listed by county:

Green Mountain area of Shasta-Trinity National Forest. • Statewide–Provide helicopter crew safety training for California Department of Fish and Game staff involved in aerial wildlife management projects; provide 2010 sponsorship for California Council of Land Trusts; provide sponsorship for a Laser Shot System used to teach hunter safety by the California Hunter Education Instructor Association; sponsor California Waterfowl Association 2010 Youth Hunter Camps to engage students in outdoor recreation and conservation; sponsor California Outdoor Heritage Alliance for 2010 to promote wildlife and hunting interests; sponsor California Legislature Outdoor Sporting Caucus 8th Annual Legislative Trap Shoot to build relationships between sportsmen and lawmakers.

• Fresno County–Provide sponsorship for California 2010 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program to engage women in outdoor recreation and conservation (open to women statewide). • Humboldt County–Remove encroaching conifers from oak woodlands and native prairies with prescribed fire to improve forage for Roosevelt’s elk in Lack’s Creek area of BLM lands; conduct elk population surveys on property owned by Green Diamond Resource Company and open for public hunting access (also affects Del Norte County). • Merced County–Enhance habitat quality for tule elk by mowing and prescribed burning to control noxious weeds in San Luis National Wildlife Refuge; provide 2010 sponsorship for Los Banos Scholastic Clay Target Program to engage youths in shooting sports and conservation.

• Tehama County–Provide sponsorship for Rolling Hills Casino 6th Annual PBR Touring Pro Division Sporting Clay Shoot. • Trinity County–Provide sponsorship and volunteer assistance for a hunter education course to introduce newcomers to safety, ethics and conservation basics.

• Modoc County–Install two new guzzlers to improve water availability for elk and other wildlife in Devil’s Garden area of Modoc National Forest; continue landscape scale underburn program to improve forage quality and quantity in Crowder Block area of Modoc National Forest.

• Tuolumne County–Provide sponsorship for Sonora High School 2009-10 Trap Club to engage youths in shooting sports and conservation.

• Monterey County–Provide sponsorship for Fort Hunter Liggett 2010 Kids Trout Derby to engage youths in outdoor recreation and conservation.

Habitat projects are selected for grants using science-based criteria and a committee of RMEF volunteers and staff along with representatives from partnering agencies and universities. Conservation education and hunting heritage projects are selected by RMEF field staff and volunteers.

• Placer County–Provide sponsorship for Roseville High School Sportsmen’s Club, which in 2010 will field a trap team to compete in the California Scholastic Clay Target Program; provide sponsorship for Del Oro High School Sportsman Club to purchase ammunition and engage youths in shooting sports and conservation.

Partners for 2010 projects in California include the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Forest Service, sportsmen associations and gun clubs, other organizations, corporations, schools and landowners.

• Plumas County–Provide sponsorship for the Quincy Sport Shooting Association junior trap league to engage youth in shooting sports and conservation.

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: Snowy peaks, dark timber basins and grassy meadows. RMEF is leading an elk country initiative that has conserved or enhanced habitat on over 5.8 million acres–a land area equivalent to a swath three miles wide and stretching along the entire Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico. RMEF also works to open, secure and improve public access for hunting, fishing and other recreation. Get involved at www.rmef.org or 800-CALL ELK

• San Bernardino County–Provide sponsorship for Five Star Junior Series Shoot to engage youths in shooting sports and conservation (also affects Kern County). • San Luis Obispo County–Provide sponsorship for the Chimineas Ranch 2010 Junior Elk Hunt to engage youths in outdoor recreation and conservation.

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• Santa Clara County–Provide funding for 339-acre land acquisition in San Antonio Valley west of San Jose, Calif. Property will be held by RMEF until it can be transferred to state ownership and opened for public access.

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• Shasta County–Improve forage for elk using prescribed fire in

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whitetail hunting at the hottest whitetail hunting locations across the country. Weishuhn tells all, including his rituals, strategies and tactics for taking big bucks. Viewers will also tag along and be on-location across the country as Larry lectures, meets people at deer check stations, consults with ranch owners on how to manage for more and bigger deer, and tests the latest new products for hunting monster whitetails.

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Air times, (all times ET): Saturday at 10:30 a.m. beginning July 31 (Reairs Tuesday at 2 p.m. and Friday at 11 a.m.) For additional airings check local listings

SEP 09, 2010 10:20A.M. New Seasons Of Winchester Whitetail Revolution & World Of Whitetail With Larry Weishuhn Airing On Versus

Winchester Ammunition offers a great lineup of hunting shows, exclusively available on VERSUS, a network available to more than 75 million homes. Produced by Orion Multimedia (www.orionmultimedia.com), Winchester Whitetail Revolution and World of Whitetail with Larry Weishuhn are joined by Winchester Legends to round out Winchester’s stable of award winning outdoor programming. • To find VERSUS in your area, visit www.versus.com/findversus/. • To view a complete listing of upcoming episodes for both Whitetail Revolution and World of Whitetail with Larry Weishuhn, visit www.winchester.com or www.VERSUS.com. Winchester Ammunition prides itself in being a leader of conservation. Winchester Ammunition is involved with numerous partnerships at local, state and national levels. For more than 12 years Winchester has been a proud sponsor of Whitetails Unlimited. During this partnership Winchester has contributed funding to support P.O.L.I.T.E (Permission of Landowner in Order to Enter) and Chronic Wasting Disease projects. In addition, the Winchester Library is housed at Whitetails Unlimited headquarters and Winchester supports many local and state Whitetails Unlimited chapters. For more information about Whitetails Unlimited visit www.whitetailsunlimited.com.

Winchester Ammunition East Alton, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- Winchester Ammunition’s new seasons of its whitetail hunting series Winchester Whitetail Revolution and Winchester World of Whitetail with Larry Weishuhn on VERSUS are providing hard-core whitetail hunters with some of the finest hunts captured across North America. “Winchester’s whitetail television series are filled with high energy hunts, monster whitetails and expert hunters; it’s everything passionate whitetail hunters want in a television series,” said Brett Flaugher, vice president of sales and marketing for Winchester Ammunition.

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Winchester Whitetail Revolution From an unbelievable monster buck north of the border to trophy deer deep in the heart of Texas, America’s most notable hunting experts are in hot pursuit of some of the largest whitetail deer. These experienced hunters will share some of their secrets, from more accurate tracking to rattling in the monster buck of your dreams. Winchester will bring viewers action-packed episodes each week as they travel across America and Canada in search of the one that didn’t get away.

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SEP 09, 2010 10:12A.M. Brownells Named Ammo Sponsor for Klays for Kids Sporting Clays Team Challenge

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Brownells.com Des Moines, Iowa – -(Ammoland.com)- Brownells has donated and shipped 43 cases of shotshells to the 9th Annual Klays for Kids Sporting Clays Team Challenge, scheduled for September 24, 2010, at the Coyote Valley Sporting Clays range near Morgan Hill, California. The Klays shoot is hosted by the NFL Alumni Northern California Chapter (NFL Alumni-NCC). “The Klays for Kids Sporting Clays Team Challenge is a great way to promote youth shooting sports in a safe, competitive setting. We’re glad we could help the NFL Alumni by donating ammunition for the event,” said Brownells President Pete Brownell. Gary Weaver, chairperson for the Klays event and a member of the NFL Alumni-NCC’s executive committee said, “We appreciate Brownells’ donation, and we’re happy to have them as ammunition sponsor for the event.” At the Klays event, shooters compete in teams of five, which include a celebrity captain. The tournament consist of sporting clays targets presented in a casual tournament format. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit Bay Area kids’ charities, said Weaver, who is a former linebacker for the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. “Brownells’ ammo sponsorship covers one of our big costs,” he said, “which it allows us to donate more money to the charities. It’s a generous contribution that will help a lot of kids.” For more information on the event, log on to www.nflalumninoca.org or