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By Craig Nyhus Lone Star outdoor newS

Most seasoned hunters remember their first shotgun. And there’s a pretty good chance it was a Remington 870. Frequently the next shotgun was a semi-automatic, and usually it was the Remington 1100.

The shotguns, ammunition and other products may continue, but the company is a thing of the past.

After years of quality-control issues and other problems, Remington filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2017 and attempted a reorganization, but the 204-year-old company filed for bankruptcy protection again in July. After a competitive bidding process, seven companies purchased portions of Remington Outdoor Co. holdings, and the Bankruptcy Court approved the sale on Sept. 29. The sales will generate $155 million, all to be applied to Remington’s debt, estimated to be as much as $500 million.

If there is a resurgence of the age-old shotguns, it will be up to investment company Roundhill Group LLC. Roundhill purchased Remington firearm brands, with the exception of Marlin, for $13 million. A nonfirearms company, Roundhill announced it plans on keeping the Remington plant in Ilion, N.Y. open and to have firearms being manufactured there again as soon as possible.

Sturm, Ruger & Co. purchased Marlin for $30 million. The once-popular, 150-yearold lever-action rifle brand will now ostensibly by renewed by its new owner. Ruger announced it would begin the process of relocating the Marlin assets to existing Ruger manufacturing facilities.

“The important thing for consumers, retailers and distributors to know at this point in time is that the Marlin brand and its great products will live on,” said Ruger President Chris Killoy. “The brand aligns perfectly with ours and the Marlin product portfolio will help us widen our already diverse product offerings.”

Vista Outdoors, which already owns Federal and Blackhawk ammunition, purchased Remington’s Lonoke, Arkansas-based ammunitions business and other IP assets for $81.4 million.

“With our deep expertise and resources, we can transform Remington’s ammunition and accessories businesses to create a more efficient, profitable and sustainable operation,” said Vista Chief Executive Officer Chris Metz. “At the same time, we will protect hundreds of jobs, support wildlife and habitat conservation and ensure that hunting and shooting sports enthusiasts can continue to purchase their favorite ammunition and accessories.”

Sierra Bullets bought Barnes ammunition for $30.5 million. Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Mona, Utah, Barnes is an industry-leader in manufacturing lead-free, all-copper bullets.

“Barnes is a leader in lead-free, all copper bullets, with a rich history of product innovation and strong brand awareness among the core enthusiast, yet it has untapped goto-market potential,” said John Walbrecht, Clarus (Sierra Bullets’ parent company) president.

Other brands were sold for lesser, undisclosed amounts.

JJE Capital Holdings LLC, the parent of Palmetto State Armory, bought the DPMS, H&R (Harrington & Richardson, a singleshot rifle and shotgun brand), Stormlake (a handgun barrel manufacturing brand), AAC (a suppressor manufacturer) and Parker brands (the Parker Bros. shotgun line that began in 1867 but was phased out by Remington in 1942).

Franklin Armory Holdings bought the Bushmaster brand. Once a popular line of AR-15s, the brand was essentially stripped of production in recent years.

Sportsman’s Warehouse Inc. bought the Tapco brands (makers of AR-rifle accessories).

Chasing speed goats

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side of the fence, knowing that he was safe, saying “‘not today, sir,’” he said.

Love had come to the conclusion that this hunt might end in an empty tag. Later in the afternoon, his luck changed. He spotted a buck bedded down in the middle of a field. He crept his way toward him and the 20 mph wind blew straight into his face.

At 750 yards, the buck stood up. Love knew if he wanted to get this buck, he would need to act fast. He moved to within 500 yards, laid prone and dialed in for the shot. The shoulder hit was dead on.

Love’s buck was 65 inches Olivia Boyce, a native of San Antonio who currently lives in New York, with a kicker. bagged her first pronghorn on her family’s ranch near Amarillo. Photo

“The 6.5-284 did her job,” from William Boyce. Love said of the 500 yard shot with a 20 mph crosswind. “These goats weren’t letting us get very close. It was like ice skating uphill at times.” Olivia Boyce, a native of San Antonio, took her first pronghorn on the opening day of the season on her family’s ranch near Amarillo. Although Boyce currently lives in New York City, she made her way to her home state of Texas to quarantine. She had hunted deer before but never on the family ranch and decided to take advantage of the pronghorn season. Boyce’s cousin, George Boyce, has guided as a professional hunter in Africa and offered to try to get Boyce on a buck. “George is like a brother to me,” Boyce said. “It was really special honoring his talent of guiding and our family and ranch.” The pair found a lone buck grazing in one of the pastures on the ranch. They “leopard crawled,” as Boyce’s cousin called it, over 100 yards until Boyce was able to make a 70-yard shot. The pronghorn regular season began Oct. 3 and ends Oct. 11.

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newest ground blind offers “total view” mesh walls that allow hunters to spot game without looking through the windows or without being spotted. With three one-way mesh walls and 10 windows and ports, hunters will have a panoramic, clear view. The brushed Polyester blind offers a UV-protected exterior and sturdy aluminum hubs. It is 67 inches tall and 56x56 inches wide. The hunting blind costs about $300.

RED EYE SHAD TUNGSTEN 2 TAP: This 1/2ounce lipless crankbait by Strike King is built with a tungsten sound chamber that produces a distinctive double-tapping cadence on the retrieve. This “noise” is different enough to trigger strikes when >> standard rattles won’t. The lure, like the original Red Eye Shad, features a shadimitating body profile with an impeccable paint job, large 3-D red eyes, and premium VMC hooks. It costs about $9.50 and comes in several hues, including the Orange Belly Craw color combination, pictured.

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binoculars offer bright, multicoated lenses and BaK4 high-index prisms that deliver bright, high-resolution images. Other features include long eye relief for a clear and comfortable viewing, especially for eyeglass wearers; a smooth central focus knob for fast ranging; and an ergonomic body design. The waterproof/ fogproof binoculars cost about $190.

SALT SCIMITAR: This full tang steaking knife by Gerber can efficiently process or >> steak large species of fish with its 11-inch stainless steel blade. The GuideFins and the HydroTread grip offer ultimate control even in slippery or messy conditions. The knife, which comes with a protective sleeve and retention strap, costs about $60.

INFINITY FD RUBBER BOOTS: Thorogood

describes its rubber boots as a flawless fusion of simplicity and complexity. The 17-inch boots boast cutting-edge technology such as the FD Flex-drive anti-fatigue, energy return system, which absorbs shock while propelling wearers forward plus a NASA-inspired aerogel lining in the toe cap and bottom of the boot, which helps retain heat with minimal bulk. The boots are made from a scent-free rubber with an antimicrobial wicking liner. Available in Realtree Edge camo, they cost about $180.

SABINE LAKE: 87-88 degrees. Redfish are fair on crankbaits close to the rocks. Bull reds are fair from the jetty on jigs.

BOLIVAR: 81 degrees. Speckled trout and redfish are fair in Rollover Bay on shrimp behind a popping cork. Redfish are good in the grassy areas on shrimp.

TRINITY BAY: 80-82 degrees. Speckled trout are fair to good under the birds, and redfish are good around the grass flats on shrimp. Flounder are good on mullet around rocks.

EAST GALVESTON BAY: 80-82 degrees. Bull redfish are good at the jetties on fresh live bait. Speckled trout are fair to good along the beachfront on shrimp.

WEST GALVESTON BAY: 81-82 degrees. Bull redfish are good along the jetties on fresh shad. Speckled trout and redfish are good on shell reefs around the ICW and San Luis Pass on shrimp under a popping cork and top-waters.

TEXAS CITY: 81-82 degrees. Bull redfish are fair to good on fresh cut mullet. Redfish and speckled trout are good along the shoreline on shrimp under a popping cork or soft plastics. Flounder are good on mud minnows around the rocks. Black drum are good on blue crab around deep structure or vegetation.

FREEPORT: 79-81 degrees. Redfish are good around the jetties on shrimp. Speckled trout are good around San Luis Pass on shrimp and soft plastics.

EAST MATAGORDA BAY: 82 degrees. Redfish are good for anglers wading mid-bay reefs on live shrimp. Speckled trout are good on soft plastics and live shrimp.

WEST MATAGORDA BAY: 82 degrees. Redfish are good along the north shoreline or around Crab Lake on live shrimp or mullet. Speckled trout are good on soft plastics in the grass flats.

PORT O’CONNOR: 80-81 degrees. Speckled trout and redfish are excellent on live shrimp and top-waters. Black drum are good on crab around deep water and around grass beds. Flounder are good on live mullet around the rocks.

ROCKPORT: 81-82 degrees. Redfish and speckled trout are good on spoons, top-waters and D.O.A.

PORT ARANSAS: 81-82 degrees. Bull redfish are fair to good on shrimp and mullet. Speckled trout and redfish are good near the North Jetty and Redfish Bay on shrimp and mullet. Black drum are good on crab.

CORPUS CHRISTI: 81 degrees. Speckled trout and redfish are good on shrimp behind popping corks and crankbaits.

BAFFIN BAY: 90-91 degrees. Speckled trout and redfish are fair to good on top-waters, shrimp and mullet. Black drum are good on blue crab.

PORT MANSFIELD: 80-81 degrees. Speckled

trout and redfish are good on top-waters, willow tails and shrimp under a popping cork.

SOUTH PADRE: 82-83 degrees. Redfish and speckled trout are good on scented plastics. Black drum are good on blue crab.

PORT ISABEL: 83 degrees. Redfish are good on shrimp along grass edges. Speckled trout are fair to good on shrimp under a popping cork. —TPWD

Unwanted trophies

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within Texas.

For example, a recent advertisement for The Corner Shoppe indicated 150 deer mounts were for sale for less than $200 each.

“Prices can range from $50 for a whitetail mount to several thousand for things like lions and leopards,” he said. “A polar bear can bring up to $20,000.”

Who are the buyers?

“It’s usually restaurants, bars and people who are filling out their collection,” Brommell said. “We’re always busy.”

Brommell sells collections in two ways, at the shop or through auctions.

“We either buy the stuff from them, or with large collections, have an auction,” he said. “We also carry or auction things like bronzes, wood carvings, hundreds of hides, antlers and skulls from all over the world, and furniture.”

Jo Baird of B&B Taxidermy in Houston said of the hundreds of trophy rooms they have designed and built, a few have been taken down.

“The kids don’t have anywhere to put them,” she said. “And it seems most people want the trophies to be their own. We will store them for awhile, but usually suggest the people do an auction.”

Gary Broach, at Rhodes Bros. Taxidermy in Kerrville, said not to look for a big payday when selling trophies in most cases, though.

“It’s kind of like Pawn Stars,” he said. “When the animals have no sentimental value to the buyer, they don’t bring a lot.”

Both Baird and Broach said a newer trend is converting shoulder mounts into either European mounts or horn mounts, using artificial skulls and plates covered with leather or even the hide from the animal.

“The horn mounts are becoming more popular,” Baird said.

Another reason some family members don’t want to keep dad or granddad’s trophies is in the eyes, Baird said.

“People in our showroom sometimes ask, ‘”Doesn’t it feel like they are watching you all day?”’ she said. “I tell them, ‘Not to me.”’

Searching for smallies

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lake, I’m amazed we catch any of them on lures.”

He said the smallmouth are tougher to pattern than the largemouth bass.

“You can’t say you’ve found a good area and go back the next day,” he said. “They move around a lot. But when the smallmouth are on, you’ll catch them if you’re doing the right thing. The next day, the same thing is a waste of time.”

Brian Hughes has fished a lot of tournaments, and has fished Texoma multiple times for smallmouth. Determined to figure them out on artificials, he finally threw in the towel. Now, more often than not, though, he has used live bait.

“You can catch them on lures, but Texoma is different from the northern lakes,” he said. “People think small, finesse lures, but the striper guides toss big threadfin shad and catch a lot of fish. I’ll throw just about anything that looks like a threadfin, it just doesn’t work.”

Both Casanova and Hughes said the upcoming shad spawn will move the stripers, largemouth and smallmouth into the shallows.

“They will be working them over,” Hughes said. “But if you get into the stripers, the smallmouth will move off, so you might as well move, too.”