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ALPS Outdoors has announced the latest version of its Deception Ground Blind, now in Mossy Oak Bottomland—a long-time favorite of turkey hunters everywhere. The Deception boasts a low 46-inch profile, a light weight, small footprint and four-hub design, all combining for an easy and quiet setup. The aluminum hubs are constructed with engineered tips and pins, while the frame uses strong, flexible fiberglass poles. For fabric, a durable polyester is utilized, with blacked-out backing for extra concealment. Easy access and a wide field-of-view are achieved with a 270-degree SILENT-Trac window system, and an extra-large door with an oversized number-10 zipper. Finally, two interior pockets keep gear accessible and organized, while a shoulder-strap carry bag eases transportation. For more information on this portable ground blind, visit alpsbrands.com. MSRP: $179.99
Shane Mahoney, president and CEO of Conservation Visions Inc., received the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies’ (AFWA) 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award at a September ceremony in Lancaster, Pa.
On November 3, Colorado voters rejected Amendment 83, a proposed constitutional amendment that would have designated hunting and fishing as the preferred means of managing the state’s fish and wildlife populations. To pass, the amendment needed 55 percent of the vote or more. It fell about 10 percentage points short of that minimum.
The 8x57mm, also known as the 8x57 JS, the 7.92x57mm Mauser or the 8mm Mauser, has been with us since 1888, and has directly—or indirectly—brought us a wide array of cartridges which we hold dear. Let's take a closer look at that array.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced in late September that Robert Hautman of Delano, Minn., won the 2026 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest with an acrylic painting of a long-tailed duck pair (seen above at the official ceremony).