LEDE Wildlife Violations Lead To

Wildlife Violations Lead to $900,000 Fine

In early April, a federal judge in Brooklyn sentenced two men for trafficking protected birds and eggs into the United States in violation of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA). Dr. John Waldrop of Cataula, Ga., was ordered to pay a $900,000 fine—one of the largest-ever for an ESA case—and serve three years of probation. Toney Jones of Eufala, Ala., was sentenced to six months of probation.

Italy’s Claudia Tagliaferri Ricci Presented with NRA-Sponsored SCI Diana Award

Claudia Tagliaferri Ricci joined her husband, Italian luxury menswear designer Stefano Ricci, on her first hunting adventure in 1983.

Bow and Handgun Hunting Steadily on the Increase

A “2023 Special Report on Hunting,” issued by the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), indicates archery and handgun hunting growth is on the increase, while post-pandemic participation with firearms remains relatively stable.

What to Do When Elk Ignore Your Calls

Shooting a bull as it comes stomping to your calls is an adrenaline rush, surely, but you need to be ready for silence. Here’s how to work your calls on low or mute.

Behind the Bullet: .400 H&H Magnum

The .400 H&H Magnum is the most popular of the more obscure Holland & Holland cartridge offerings, and for a number of good reasons.

Review: Leupold Mark 4HD 6-24X52 Riflescope

The Mark 4HD line of high-end, high-performance scopes is geared towards tactical and precision rifle shooters, and puts a fully capable, precision, tactical riflescope solidly under the $2,000 price point.

NWTF Partners with UGA for Endowed Wild Turkey Professorship

The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has recently established the first-ever National Wild Turkey Federation Distinguished Professor position with the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources.

First Look: Mystery Ranch x Sitka Ryder Bow Case

Sitka has partnered with Mystery Ranch to introduce the new Ryder Bow Case, designed to transport bowhunting gear with confidence while featuring the timeless, hardworking style of a proper gear bag.

DU Surpasses Conservation Milestone

For the first time in its 87-year history, Ducks Unlimited has delivered one-million acres of conservation across North America in a single year, thanks to more than a million supporters and partners including private landowners, hunters, corporations, major donors, and state and federal agencies.

Daisy Nationals Encourages Youth Marksmanship and Education

For the first time in the 57-year history of the Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match (Daisy Nationals), competitors will be shooting for a chance to win funds intended to defray higher education costs with the new Top Gun Shoot Off.

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