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North Kansas City, MO (December 1, 2025) – The High Noon shotgun wins in the classic vs. modern showdown. Akkar USA side-by-side shotguns blend traditional craftsmanship with forward-thinking upgrades that will knock ‘em dead. Discerning shooters will appreciate the balance and handling of gauge-specific frame sizes, including 12-gauge, 20-gauge, 28-gauge, and .410 bore. Each shotgun ensures an exceptional fit and feel, with Elite models showcasing elegantly engraved receivers and premium high-select wood for a refined finish.

All High Noon shotguns feature 28-inch glossy blue barrels with raised vent ribs designed for precision and performance. Akkar USA tastefully integrated a 9mm raised vent rib in the High Noon’s side-by-side design– a balanced appearance without the view of an ultra-wide barrel profile. All gauges include 2 ¾-3-inch chambers, allowing a versatile array of ammo options from target to field shotshells. 

Akkar USA makes it easy to create the optimal pattern from this modern scattergun. Each High Noon includes five flush-mount chokes for pattern tuning. The intuitive tang safety and barrel selectors offer seamless operation, allowing shooters to focus on the target. 

In a world of shoehorned modifications, Akkar USA takes a refreshing approach. Each shotgun uses a gauge-specific frame size for ultimate balance and handling. Looking for an heirloom-quality shotgun built to be passed down for generations? High Noon shotguns boast a high-gloss, durable OxyCap finish that enhances aesthetics and provides lasting protection against the elements. 

The butt stocks feature a prince of whales’ grip with enhanced checkering — elegant curves and supreme comfort, and a secure hold. Always.  

North Kansas City, MO (December 1, 2025) – The High Noon shotgun wins in the classic vs. modern showdown. Akkar USA side-by-side shotguns blend traditional craftsmanship with forward-thinking upgrades that will knock ‘em dead. Discerning shooters will appreciate the balance and handling of gauge-specific frame sizes, including 12-gauge, 20-gauge, 28-gauge, and .410 bore. Each shotgun ensures an exceptional fit and feel, with Elite models showcasing elegantly engraved receivers and premium high-select wood for a refined finish.

All High Noon shotguns feature 28-inch glossy blue barrels with raised vent ribs designed for precision and performance. Akkar USA tastefully integrated a 9mm raised vent rib in the High Noon’s side-by-side design– a balanced appearance without the view of an ultra-wide barrel profile. All gauges include 2 ¾-3-inch chambers, allowing a versatile array of ammo options from target to field shotshells. 

Akkar USA makes it easy to create the optimal pattern from this modern scattergun. Each High Noon includes five flush-mount chokes for pattern tuning. The intuitive tang safety and barrel selectors offer seamless operation, allowing shooters to focus on the target. 

In a world of shoehorned modifications, Akkar USA takes a refreshing approach. Each shotgun uses a gauge-specific frame size for ultimate balance and handling. Looking for an heirloom-quality shotgun built to be passed down for generations? High Noon shotguns boast a high-gloss, durable OxyCap finish that enhances aesthetics and provides lasting protection against the elements. 

The butt stocks feature a prince of whales’ grip with enhanced checkering — elegant curves and supreme comfort, and a secure hold. Always.  

Irving, TX – It’s been a big year for GSM Fishing.  Killer products from Northland Tackle and SteelShad are just a few highlights of the new offerings designed for the both the recreational and serious angler. 

Northland’s Tungsten Forage Minnow Spoon catches everything from walleyes to perch, bass, trout, and panfish. Simply jig it aggressively for maximum flash and flutter, or slow things down and twitch the treble when gamefish move in to investigate. Available in an array of lifelike colors with a Super-Glo finish, the Tungsten Forage Minnow Spoon can be found at Baits.com.

The Northland Tungsten Bobber Jig is built to get your bait in strike zone quickly despite the small profile. The diamond-shaped Bobber Jig features flat, faceted sides that produce an improved sonar return. With a vertical presentation that makes it versatile for presenting a variety of baits, the Tungsten Bobbe Jig can be found in 2 sizes at Baits.com.

SteelShad’s new Jiggin’ Spoon features the perfect side-to-side wobble on the fall, while inset swivels on the top and bottom of the spoon both reduce line twist and increase the number of fish landed. Coming 2 per pack and available in 10 fish-catching colors, the Jiggin’ Spoon can be found in both ½ and ⅞ oz sizes. Get yours now at Baits.com.

The Alloy Blade from SteelShad is a redesigned version of the original SteelShad, with new, flashy colors in a modern aesthetic. A true multispecies lure, the Alloy Blade vibrates with the slightest pull and is available at Baits.com.

Grand Island, NE (November 25, 2025) – Hornady Reloading® believes that data and instruction are critical to productivity when it comes to reloading Hornady ammunition. When at the reloading bench, Hornady Reloading has the perfect gift for every shooter. This holiday season, make shopping simple with the Hornady 12th Edition Handbook of Cartridges and Reloading— the one gift that’s sure to hit the mark.

With data for over 400 cartridges across over two dozen calibers, the 12th Edition Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading is the most comprehensive resource ever produced for reloading Hornady bullets. Every reloading enthusiast will love the latest volume of this superb resource as a holiday gift.

The newest Edition of their famous handbook introduces groundbreaking bullet lines, including the CX®, ELD‑VT®, and Sub‑X®, alongside expanded data for proven favorites such as the ELD® Match, FTX®, SST®, and more. Reloading propellants have been updated and expanded, with popular new powders like Winchester’s StaBall Match, StaBall 6.5, and StaBall HD, all included with a wide range of cartridges, making them perfect for any rifle reloading enthusiast.

To complement the new powders, the 12th Edition includes many new cartridge additions, including the 22 ARC, 22 Creedmoor, 6mm GT, 25 Creedmoor, 7mm PRC, 338 ARC, 400 Legend, and others. Hornady leads the industry when it comes to ammunition innovation, ballistic performance, and tools designed for every firearm enthusiast. This holiday season, give a gift that will hit the bullseye for every shooter on the list.

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EDGEFIELD, S.C. — For the fifth straight year, the NWTF is leading a coordinated effort with partners, agencies and land stewards across the Great Plains to advance high-impact conservation projects that conserve one of the landscape’s most critical habitats: riparian areas, the vibrant transition zones where land and water meet. Partners can now submit project proposals to the NWTF for funding consideration.

These green ribbons along streams and rivers are far more than pretty places on a map. They are lifelines. Riparian corridors buffer floods, filter water, support agricultural and community needs and provide essential habitat for wild turkeys and hundreds of other species. When these systems thrive, entire watersheds and the wildlife and people who depend on them reap the benefits.

“The Waterways for Wildlife Initiative continues to build momentum, drawing in a growing and more diverse network of partners and projects, improving key riparian habitats for wildlife and strengthening the overall health of these essential ecosystems,” said Annie Farrell, NWTF district biologist. “We look forward to supporting new projects in 2026 that will deliver the greatest benefits for our natural resources.”

Proposals should be submitted online here, and are due Feb. 6, with funding available starting April 1.

Completed applications must include any supporting materials, including maps, photos, budgets or other documentation, and must be submitted through the Survey123 form to be considered.

Eligible parties for funding in 2026 include federal, state and local agencies and entities; conservation organizations; colleges and universities; and private landowners currently working through an existing recognized federal, state or locally sponsored conservation assistance program. 

Since launching its first round of funding in 2022, the Waterways for Wildlife Initiative has become a powerful force for on-the-ground change. The NWTF and its partners invested $2.8 million in the first 14 projects, followed by $5.3 million supporting 20 new projects in 2023 and $16.3 million toward 16 additional projects in 2024. This past year, the 2025 allocation provided over $2.7 million in funding across 14 projects, bringing the total investment among the NWTF and its partners for the Waterways for Wildlife Initiative to over $27 million since 2022.

For 2026, the initiative is once again seeking projects that restore and strengthen riparian systems at meaningful scales. Proposals that improve water conservation, reconnect floodplains, remove invasive species or advance long-term, landscape-level restoration will be prioritized.

Why Riparian Work Matters

Riparian ecosystems are naturally diverse systems subject to frequent periods of flooding and drought. These natural disturbances serve to create new seed beds and remove biomass, ultimately “setting back” plant succession and providing nutrients to riparian plant communities, which maintains a productive ecosystem that benefits wildlife species. However, many changes have occurred in the Great Plains that have disrupted this natural cycle and impacted the health of these vital communities. Land use changes (including altered hydrology), increased water demands to meet human needs, invasive species and livestock impacts are some of the many factors that can affect riparian ecosystem function and diminish wildlife habitat. 

Riparian areas are a natural magnet for wild turkeys and hundreds of other wildlife species. These areas are also crucial for fish and other aquatic species, as they help control erosion and filter excess nutrients and chemicals from surface runoff that can adversely affect spawning and rearing areas. Riparian areas also control flooding, improve water quality and provide community and agricultural water supply demands while recharging aquifers.  

Since 2022, the Waterways for Wildlife Initiative has made a remarkable impact across the Great Plains, improving 45,785 acres of riparian habitat and 209.39 miles of stream corridor. An additional 10,543 acres of associated upland habitat are already planned or underway through projects awarded for 2025 as well.

These efforts take many forms — from invasive plant removal to reconnecting historic floodplains — but they all share a common purpose: strengthening water resources and restoring the wildlife-rich landscapes that depend on healthy riparian systems.

Learn more about riparian ecosystems and the NWTF’s Waterways for Wildlife Initiative. 

About the National Wild Turkey Federation 

Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested over half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has positively impacted over 24 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. The NWTF has also invested over $10 million into wild turkey research to guide the management of the wild turkey population and to ensure sustainable populations into perpetuity. The organization continues to deliver its mission by working across boundaries on a landscape scale through its Four Shared Values: clean and abundant water, healthy forests and wildlife habitat, resilient communities and robust recreational opportunities. With the help of its dedicated members, partners and staff, the NWTF continues its work to provide Healthy Habitats and Healthy Harvests for future generations. 

Get Three Months of MyOutdoorTV for Only 99 Cents/Month

DENVER (November 24, 2025) – Stream the season with a MyOutdoorTV subscription for just 99 cents per month for three months. Hunting season meets holiday season for a limited time: new subscribers can access every episode and live channels for only 99 cents per month using promo code STREAMTHESEASON. That’s savings of up to $27 on a full MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) subscription. MOTV is Outdoor Sportsman Group’s No. 1 global subscription streaming platform.  

With this holiday deal, which ends December 31, 2025, subscribers will have unlimited access to MyOutdoorTV’s massive on-demand library of original shows, including all-new episodes of favorites like McMillan, MeatEater and Buck Commander, as well as new channels such as Cut to the Chase and the Realtree Channel. From hunting and fishing to living the outdoor lifestyle, MyOutdoorTV delivers the highest-quality programs to feed your outdoor passions year-round.

“For high-energy entertainment in the field, on the water, or in the comfort of home, you can’t beat three months of MyOutdoorTV for just .99 cents month,” shared Sr. Vice President and MOTV General Manager Sean Luxton. “This holiday deal won’t last long, so head to MyOutdoorTV.com and sign up before it’s gone.”

Come check out MyOutdoorTV’s massive on-demand library and growing list of 24/7, ad-free, Live TV Channels, including HuntStream, Whitetail Stream, and The Bass Channel featuring Major League Fishing, plus other exclusive content that is available for everyone on MyOutdoorTV platforms, such as Xumo, The Roku Channel, Prime Video (US and Canada), Amazon Fire Stick, iOS/App Store, Google Play Store, and Smart TVs.