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Late last month, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) verified a Dec. 6 photo of an adult cougar being followed by two kittens down a snowy trail in central Ontonagon County. The last time the kittens were documented—in early March 2025—they were only about two months old and alone, raising concerns about their survival.

Private lands play a central role in the well-being of people and wildlife throughout the West, but the economic pressure increases each year. A new, groundbreaking report sheds light on the efforts and investments landowners continue to make, despite that challenge, to conserve and steward remaining intact lands and natural resources.

White Label Armory, a manufacturing and supply subsidiary of VKTR Industries, is launching a new budget friendly, duty-capable suppressor line available to dealers exclusively through Sports South.

CVA has unveiled its new Scout Spur in 28-gauge with fresh patterns. The Scout Spur is lightweight, handy and now in .28-gauge gives hunters more options in the field.

New for 2026, Winchester introduces its Supreme Long Range rifle ammunition line. Centered around the BC MAX projectile, Winchester has designed this ammunition with the consistency needed for longer shots in mind.

The new-for-2026 EOTech Vudu 4-12x36mm's overall length sits at only 7.1 inches, makes this optic ideal on even the shortest rifle or AR-pistol.

Hawke Optics has introduced its Vantage HD Binoculars, available in three size options, each with two magnification levels.

For 2026, Retay USA announced the expansion of its Gamelander rifle line to include a dedicated series of straight-walled chamberings.

Knight & Hale Game Calls has announced the return of a fan favorite: The Moonshiner. Alongside this iconic call, Knight & Hale has also introduced a new lineup of pot calls and strikers designed to deliver unmatched realism, durability and versatility in the turkey woods.