Montana Bobcat Trapping to Close in District 5

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Warm Springs Productions Wins Best Overall Series at Golden Moose Awards

Warm Springs Productions received recognition this past week as one of the top producers of outdoor television, winning three of Outdoor Channel’s Golden Moose Awards, including the “Best Overall Series” for Benelli Presents Duck Commander. The awards ceremonies took place in Las Vegas during the annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show.

“We’re thrilled to see the overwhelming positive response we’ve received from viewers on our shows,” said Marc Pierce, CEO of Warm Springs Productions. “It’s been a tremendous experience getting to work with the Robertson Family and developing a very close knit friendship with them.  I believe our enjoyment in building that relationship really comes through in the final product.”

Benelli Presents Duck Commander is a 10-episode reality-field-sport hybrid about the Louisiana-based Robertson family. The company also won awards for “Best Graphics” and “Best Sound Design” for Buck Commander Protected by Under Armour, a reality series based on the exploits of the Buckmen, a group of whitetail hunting fanatics led by Willie Robertson, of Duck Commander fame, & composed of MLB players Chipper Jones, Ryan Langerhans, Adam LaRoche, & Tom Martin. Warm Springs Productions was nominated for eleven Golden Moose Awards total.

“These awards are truly a recognition of the hard work of our staff,” added Chris Richardson, President of Warm Springs Productions.  “Whether it’s in the field or at the editing desk, I’m grateful for their efforts.”

The crew at Warm Springs Productions has more than 30 years of combined experience hosting, filming and producing hunting, fishing and outdoor adventure television. And since its founding in 2008, the company has experienced meteoric growth and currently produces series for Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, Travel Channel, History, and Discovery Science.

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Projectile Dysfunction – The High Road with Keith Warren

Synopsis: Keith Warren is in Montana this week with his father where he is struggling with an issue many bow hunters face – “Target Panic.” Have you ever dealt with Target Panic? Tell us on Keith’s facebook page at http://facebook.com/keithwarrenoutdoors.

Keith’s Featured Outfitter: Chris Faber • Bear Paw Hunts • www.bearpawhunts.com or 406-399-4100

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Elk Hunting Legend Wayne Carlton Joins Team Elk

Missoula, MT – Elk hunting legend, game call innovator, outdoor personality and Hunter’s Specialties pro staffer Wayne Carlton is the latest esteemed hunter to join the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation as a feature member of Team Elk.

RMEF recently launched the Team Elk concept to help capture the spirit of all RMEF members, now more than 180,000 strong, working together for a common goal–ensuring the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat.

“Every member of RMEF is a member of Team Elk,” said Steve Decker, vice president of marketing for RMEF, “and feature members are those who are especially passionate about RMEF and well positioned to communicate our message to large audiences. Wayne is an avid conservationist, has a long history with RMEF and he enjoys a huge fan base. We’re proud to have him out there representing Team Elk.”

Other feature members include country music stars Easton Corbin and Craig Morgan, baseball hall-of-famer Goose Gossage, NASCAR personality Kerry Earnhardt, professional bull riding champions Dustin Elliott and Austin Meier, football legend Walt Garrison, hunting pros Lee and Tiffany Lakosky, Kristy Titus and others.

Along with his Team Elk contemporaries, Carlton will lend his name, fame, appearances and audience reach to help advance the RMEF cause.

A Florida native and veteran turkey hunter, Carlton moved to Montrose, Colo., in 1976. It was there that he began adapting his turkey-calling prowess for pursuit of elk. Along the way, he pioneered the first diaphragm elk call. Carlton began marketing the calls in 1983 and since then has developed many innovative calling devices and hunting products. As a member of the Hunter’s Specialties pro staff, he continues in product development and hosting seminars nationwide to demonstrate the latest in calling and hunting techniques.

Carlton, an inductee to the Bowhunters Hall of Fame, is a devoted conservationist and a life member and former director of both RMEF and the National Wild Turkey Federation.

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Boone and Crockett Club Announces Records of North American Big Game Now Available

Missoula, Mont.–The most popular and collectible book series in the Boone and Crockett Club library, “Records of North American Big Game” is now available in its 13th edition. It is the most complete records book available from the world’s foremost authority on native North American big game records keeping.

Since 1932, this historic title has offered a statistical celebration of wildlife management and conservation in North America. The new edition continues that trend with more than 5,000 new entries (entered between 2004 and 2009), including new World’s Records for grizzly bear, non-typical American elk, tule elk, mountain caribou and musk ox.

All together, the new 768-page book contains detailed tabular listings of nearly 28,000 trophies ranked according to their all-time scores in 38 different categories of North American big game, from whitetail to walrus.

The book includes hundreds of field and portrait photos of top-ranking trophies. A special color section features stunning photography of game species that have flourished over time with improved management and conservation practices.

Also included are chapters written by top authorities on current issues such as fair chase in the modern era of hunting, facts on lead ammunition, reforming federal laws to benefit conservation, and emerging science and management strategies for declining populations of mountain caribou.

Founded by Theodore Roosevelt, the Boone and Crockett Club maintains the highest standards in fair-chase sportsmanship, habitat stewardship and wildlife management–and has documented the impacts on conservation through big-game records that date back to the late 1880s.

“‘Records of North American Big Game’ is much more than a book of records. It’s a history of all native big game animals in North America and an exceptional resource for all hunters and conservationists,” said Julie Houk, director of publications for the Club.

“Records of North American Big Game” is hardcover with dust jacket, 8-1/2 x 11 inches, with 768 pages, 500 B&W photographs and 16 color photographs. The book retails for $49.95 (Boone and Crockett Club members receive a discount) and is available in stores or directly from the Club. Order at www.boone-crockett.org or by calling 888-840-4868.

About the Boone and Crockett Club

Founded by Theodore Roosevelt in 1887, the Boone and Crockett Club promotes guardianship and visionary management of big game and associated wildlife in North America. The Club maintains the highest standards of fair-chase sportsmanship and habitat stewardship. Member accomplishments include enlarging and protecting Yellowstone and establishing Glacier and Denali national parks, founding the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service and National Wildlife Refuge System, fostering the Pittman-Robertson and Lacey Acts, creating the Federal Duck Stamp program, and developing the cornerstones of modern game laws. The Boone and Crockett Club is headquartered in Missoula, Mont. For details, visit www.boone-crockett.org.

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All Mountain Lion Hunting Closed in Montana Districts 320 and 333

The hunting of all mountain lions in southwestern Montana hunting districts 320 & 333, which include portions of Madison, Silver Bow, Gallatin and Jefferson counties, closed for the fall season one-half hour after sunset on September 18, 2011.

These hunting district(s) will re-open for the hunting of all mountain lion for the winter season beginning December 1, 2011.

The closure notice for the hunt came shortly after Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials received word that the pre-established harvest quota for the districts combined had been met.

For more information, visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov, click on “Hunting,” then under “Hunting Guides ” click on “Mountain Lion,” choose Mountain Lion Hunting Status Report by District or call the toll-free number at 1-800-385-7826.

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Mule Deer Foundation Applauds Passage of WAFWA’s Energy Guidelines for Mule Deer

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Mule deer hunters from across the country should applaud the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agency’s (WAFWA) approval of new guidelines for balancing mule deer management with energy development, the Mule Deer Foundation announced today.

Released at the WAFWA annual meeting, which took place last month in Big Sky, Montana, “Energy Development Guidelines for Mule Deer” was prepared by the Mule Deer Working Group (MDWG), composed of biologists from state, federal and provincial agencies and created by WAFWA in 1997 to develop consistent, science-based information for management and research on mule deer. The MDWG developed the guidelines based on the best available science and real world experience relating to energy development and mule deer, which have faced declines in recent years due to habitat loss and degradation, and displacement in part to certain energy development practices.

The report was authored by state biologists and reviewed by the energy industry, federal agencies and several non-governmental organizations. The guidelines are intended to help resource managers conserve mule deer populations during energy development through activities such as pre-project risk assessments, appropriate project designs, effective mitigation and reclamation, and adequate monitoring. Adaptive management techniques are a common theme throughout the document.

“If followed, these new guidelines will play a key role in sustaining mule deer populations during energy development activities,” said Miles Moretti, President/CEO of the Mule Deer Foundation. “Bringing together all the stakeholders before an energy project is initiated will reduce conflicts later during the development phase. We thank the WAFWA states for their forward-looking leadership in developing this important management tool.”

Mule deer and black-tailed deer populations have experienced range-wide declines in recent years. Habitat loss and fragmentation, especially on deer winter ranges, is one of the major causes of declining populations.

“Energy Development Guidelines for Mule Deer” focuses not only on traditional oil and gas development but also on geothermal, wind and solar energy development. The publication will be available in published form in the near future.

For more information about mule deer, visit www.muledeer.org or www.muledeerworkinggroup.com.

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Izaak Walton League Sponsors National Hunting and Fishing Day

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. August 15, 2011 –The Izaak Walton League of America is supporting wildlife conservation by sponsoring National Hunting and Fishing Day. With the League’s sponsorship, NHF Day continues to grow and promote conservation throughout the nation.

The Izaak Walton League is one of the most respected conservation organizations in America. Founded in 1922, the Izaak Walton League takes a common-sense approach toward protecting our country’s natural heritage and improving outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans.

NHF Day promotes conservation efforts by sportsmen and takes place each year on the fourth Saturday in September. This year the event is set

for September 24, 2011. The Izaak Walton League’s sponsorship supports the Wonders of Wildlife museum–the official home of National Hunting and Fishing Day.

“The Izaak Walton League has long supported National Hunting and Fishing Day; we co-chaired the planning committee for the first event almost four decades ago,” says David Hoskins, Executive Director of the Izaak Walton League. “Since the beginning, the message of this event has been clear: Hunting and fishing are vital conservation tools, important economic engines, and enjoyable outdoor recreation activities. This annual event provides opportunities for people across the country to learn more about outdoor skills and conservation, frequently through demonstrations and hands-on activities related to hunting, shooting sports, fishing and archery.”

“The Izaak Walton League is truly a world class organization,” said Misty Mitchell, Director of Conservation Programs for Wonders of Wildlife.

“Their support of NHF Day helps both organizations further the public’s knowledge of how sportsmen contribute to conservation efforts. We are very excited to have them on as sponsors of such a great cause.”

NHF Day has had many honorary chairpersons who have helped promote the message of conservation. This year, noted businessman, outdoorsman and philanthropist T. Boone Pickens serves as the honorary chair for NHF Day. Widely known as one of America’s most prominent and influential businessmen, Pickens remains a strong advocate for conserving a heritage that was instilled in him at a very young age. Pickens also is a prominent philanthropist whose contributions to charitable causes exceed $700 million.

Sponsorship of NHF Day 2011 continues to grow and includes Wonders of Wildlife, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Bass Pro Shops, Smith & Wesson, Sportsman’s Channel, Realtree, Cabela’s, GunBroker.com, Yamaha, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Izaak Walton League of America and Pope and Young Club.

For more information about NHF Day, visit www.nhfday.org and check out our Facebook page.

 

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Sitka Gear is Moving to Bozeman, MT

NAPA, Calif. – Sitka announced Friday they will be moving their headquarters from Napa, Calif., to Bozeman, Mont., and will be operating out of the new location by April 2012.

Nestled below the jagged peaks of the Rockies, Bozeman is an ideal venue for testing and developing gear, and is a popular destination for hunting and outdoor recreation. Its forward-thinking and outdoor-centric culture makes it a natural home for Sitka.

“At Sitka, we put tremendous value on our products, people and culture. We believe being in Bozeman will enable us to continue building our team of authentic hunters and outdoorsmen,” commented Kevin Sloan, Sitka Business Leader. “This move will also enable us to better test and develop game-changing gear, while thriving in Montana’s creative, outdoor culture.”

Customers will not experience any interruptions in service or shipping, as Sitka will remain entirely functional in Napa, Calif., until the new office opens. Customers will be notified when the move is complete.

About Sitka

Sitka is the leading manufacturer of high-performance hunting apparel that utilizes cutting-edge technology to keep hunters warm, dry and comfortable in any condition. For more information about Sitka visit www.sitkagear.com or call 877.SITKA-GR.

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Dead Down Wind Launches 2012 Hunt of a Lifetime Giveaway

Pleasant Valley, MO – Dead Down Wind the maker of the industry’s most complete scent elimination system and D2W guide gear announces another Hunt of a Lifetime giveaway. All hunters are eligible to win simply by logging onto www.deaddownwind.com and clicking “register to win.”  One lucky entrant will be joining Tom Nelson, the host of Dead Down Wind’s American Archer on an exciting archery only hunt. This is also an opportunity for the winner to appear on national TV with Tom.

Contestants are entering to win a whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey and hog hunt of a lifetime with the prestigious and recently famous Barnes-Keith Ranch.  Barnes-Keith Ranch is on 10,000 acres and was recently featured in the movie, True Grit.

The hunt will be five full days and go from December 3^rd to the 7^th in San Saba, Texas.  The winner can expect an excellent semi guided hunt, great accommodations, fully cooked meals and basic game preparation and storage.  In addition to a great hunt, Dead Down Wind will cover the winner’s airfare and travel expenses and will also receive a Dead Down Wind Masters Kit and a NEW Bowtech Bow as well.

Dead Down Wind continues to help dreams come true by teaming top celebrities and top outfitters along with their loyal supporters on these free Dream Hunt opportunities. Be sure to register online at www.deaddownwind.com for your chance at this great opportunity.

The winner will be drawn by December 31^st 2011 and the hunt will be for the 2012 season. Visit www.deaddownwind.com for dates and details.

 

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