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CONSERVATION
 
In partnership with the Williams Family Foundation, NRCS-Working Lands for Wildlife, and local chapters, Quail Forever is pleased to announce the hiring of Hanna Hodges as the organization’s Outreach Coordinator for Georgia and Florida. In her new role, Hodges will collaborate with local chapters, staff, and partners to deliver Quail Forever’s national Education and Outreach programing – learn-to-hunt seminars, pollinator outreach events, landowner field days, and Women on the Wing events – across a multi-state region.

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation collaborated with nearly two dozen partners to provide $1,134,098 for 12 wildlife habitat, hunting heritage or wildlife management projects in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma. RMEF contributed $82,248 in funding that leveraged an additional $1,051,850 in partner dollars.

Building upon an existing conservation and working lands partnership, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever is pleased to announce the United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) as the organization’s newest national sponsor. Promoting farm-level sustainability and profitability for sorghum growers in the Great Plains, the organizations are committed to showcasing the nexus between upland bird habitats and sorghum production.

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have partnered withGranular, the world’s leading farm management software (FMS), to help farmers harness precision agriculture technology to increase positive conservation measures and financial outcomes for their operations.

It is a ways off the beaten path, but a 1,300-acre slice of western Idaho elk country is now much more accessible and greatly improves public access to surrounding federal and state lands as well.
EVENTS
 
Don't miss your chance to save money on registration rates for #POMA2021! Early bird registration ends April 15, 2021, so register now to take advantage of the lower fees.
GEAR
 
Hunters seeking to up the game with added penetration will want to take a close look at the SEVR 1.5 titanium broadhead. The SEVR Titanium 1.5 is based on a 1.5-inch cutting diameter with a more swept-back blade cutting angle to boost penetration when contacting tough hide and bone.
INDUSTRY
 
Kelly Brand Management (KBM), a sales, marketing, and business management consultancy helped their client, Crosskix, with their GoWild brand partnership.

Arcus Hunting, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of John-Paul (JP) Fischer to the position of Vice President of Sales.

MonsterMeal is proud to announce it has continued its partnership with STUBZmedia. As a Marketing Agency located in Ridgeway, Iowa STUBZmedia specializes in helping brands maximize exposure in the outdoor retail space with a track record of results.

Outtech Inc., an outdoor industry leader in sales and marketing, is pleased to announce their partnership with Arizona Archery Enterprises Inc. (AAE), the world’s largest manufacturer of nocks and vanes. Outtech will be working closely with AAE as their exclusive sales representation partner for their full line of archery products across multiple channels nationwide.

MoJack, maker of safe and easy lawn mower lifts with patented technology, is proud to announce the launch of an affiliate marketing program. Residential and commercial lawn care enthusiasts have benefitted from MoJack’s innovative lift system for years as the quickest, most convenient way to access the underside of their equipment. Now the team at MoJack is excited to engage with customers and users in a unique new way through an affiliate marketing program.
MEDIA
 
Outdoor Channel wants to feed viewers’ hunger for all things wild game prepping and cooking with the new programming block “Taste of the Wild” now on Monday nights beginning at 7 p.m. ET. “Taste of the Wild” offers a mouthwater lineup with shows, WildFed (7 p.m ET), The Fishmonger (7:30 p.m. ET) and MeatEater (8 p.m. ET).

Mark Calaway, AKA The Undertaker, recently joined the Realtree 365 video crew on a hunt for the notoriously tough Alabama longbeard. The action did not disappoint, nor did the incredible stories from Mark’s 30-year career in WWE Pro Wrestling. In the end, Mark succeeded in not only getting his first turkey ever, but also his second.

Host Michael Waddell has a Bone to Pick with the outdoor industry and its personalities, musicians, and even his closest buddies. In his first ever podcast, “Waddy” asks the tough questions, and holds nothing back. An established outdoorsman and distinct personality, Michael stays tied to his roots, but ventures out to talk to people from all walks of life to share their stories, ask pressing questions, and have a few laughs along the way..

The Spring 2021 issue of Quality Whitetails magazine is on the way to National Deer Association (NDA) members, featuring a cover photo by Donald M. Jones. Here’s a preview of what NDA members are reading right now. If you’re not a current member, you can join by April 15, 2021, and still receive this issue in a second mailing, plus a full year’s worth of great deer hunting and habitat management content.

A junior in high school, Kaufhold, 17, currently is the women’s points leader in the trials process for the 2021 Olympic archery team. On the podcast, Kaufhold gives an update on the Olympic Team trials process ahead of the Summer Games scheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in Tokyo. She also talks about her international experience and explains what it’s like being one of the youngest archers in the mix for Team USA.
NEW HIRES
 
The International Hunter Education Association (IHEA)-USA announces a new position and full-time staff member. Andrew Smith is appointed as the new Membership Director to help the organization accelerate its contributions to volunteer educators worldwide.
NEW PRODUCTS
 
The Women's Crocs Classic Bae Realtree® MAX-4 Camo Clog boasts Crocs' classic qualities that everyone loves, but with a high-fashion edge. This women's clog has been reimagined with an extra dose of height, attitude and style for the outdoors woman who's not afraid of a bold look. Best of all, it offers the comfort, flexibility and light weight that make Crocs a leading footwear brand.

Irish Setter MudPaw shoes are waterproof slip-ons for working in the garden, doing chores or taking a walk in the rain. TempSens technology helps regulate the temperature within the shoe to maintain constant foot comfort. In hot conditions, the system reacts so moisture is hyper-wicked away from the foot, facilitating evaporative cooling. This helps keep feet cooler, drier and more comfortable. In colder conditions, the system also pulls moisture from the skin, but traps it to create a thermal barrier that helps maintain a constant, comfortable temperature inside.

Wildlife Research Center®, the leader in Human Scent Elimination technology, introduces break-through Scent Killer® Performance Sports - Deodorizer Spray for clothing and equipment. It attacks a wide range of odors, especially sweat and body odors associated with sports and athletic activities. Its unscented formula fights odors at the molecular level without adding a scent and continues to work after drying.

Delta Mckenzie, the number one name in archery targets, has unveiled the reimagined Speed Bag line-up. Designed for high-velocity arrows and crossbow bolts, Delta Speed Bags feature high-density, shot-blocking fill for longer target life and extended stopping power.

Elite Archery announces an exclusive partnership with VUNI Gear. The VUNI Gear pattern is available for a limited time on the 2021 Elite EnKore and Remedy bows.
OPTICS
 
The ground-breaking new Leica Passport Warranty is completely free and includes a fully transferrable no-questions, no-fault, 10-year accidental damage cover plan and a 30-year manufacturer’s defect warranty, neither of which require a warranty card or receipt.
PARTNERSHIPS
 
HuntStand®, the world’s most widely used hunting and land management application, is proud to announce a partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation that will pave the way for both respected organizations to continue growing and prospering now and into the future.

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever is proud to announce Leupold as a new corporate partner and supporter of the organization’s nationwide chapter networks. The new relationship will market Leupold optics at more than 500 local fundraising banquets in the coming year, while helping to raise critical funding on state and national levels for the organization’s upland habitat conservation mission.

TrueTimber and American Honda have joined forces to form an amazing partnership of two world-renowned brands. Working side-by-side, the two industry leaders have developed new, special edition off-road vehicles as well as a co-branded line of outdoor apparel featuring the TrueTimber Viper Urban camo pattern. These special edition Honda Talon and Pioneer models, accompanied by the performance lifestyle apparel, will be available to consumers in the Summer of 2021.

Outdoor Edge, America’s leading manufacturer of knives and tools for all things outdoors, is pleased to announce that it has renewed its partnership with Randy Birdsong and Nate Hosie and their award-winning TV show, HeadHunters for the eighth consecutive year.

Viper Archery Products, a company known for its premium-performance U.S.-made archery sights announced today that it has renewed its partnership with the award-winning Outdoor Channel show Driven with Pat & Nicole for the third consecutive year.

Victory Archeryâ is proud to announce they’ve added to their impressive lineup of professional hunters with the team at Red Arrow. For years, Victory has been producing the world’s most accurate arrows and now they’re excited to announce that Kip Campbell and the team at Red Arrow TV will be shooting Victory Archery arrows this year.
TOURNAMENTS
 
In compliance with the CDC guidelines, Kentucky S3DA staff decided it would be in everyone’s best interests to host the annual Indoor State Championship at six different locations across the state. With various venues being offered, more archers had the opportunity to participate, and Kentucky families had a shorter traveling distance from their homes.

The National Field Archery Association’s (NFAA) state organization known as the Oklahoma State Archery Association (OSAA) hosted their State Championship in conjunction with the Oklahoma S3DA program at Arrowhead Archery Pro Shop in Del City, Oklahoma. Oklahoma S3DA Hosts Indoor State Championship

Bowtech pro shooter Paige Pearce dominated at the USAT Arizona Cup. Fresh out of the gate, Paige did well on day one with her Bowtech Reckoning 38 and put on quite the show on day two, landing her in first place on the podium.

Bowtech pro shooter Tim Gillingham finished in first place at the USAT Arizona Cup while setting a new 50-Meter world record with a score of 1402, topping the previous record of 1399.

After a challenging 2020, this year brings full events, a jam-packed calendar and the return of many major international competitions. Starting the United States Archery Team (USAT) Qualifier Series after a one-year hiatus, the Arizona Cup also hosts the first stage of the World Archery Championships – U.S. Team Trials, with today’s qualification round counting for both events.

Elimination matches at the United States Archery Team (USAT) Qualifier Series opener today were nothing short of exciting; from epic comebacks, underdog upsets and great matchups, the competition was heated and intense.
ARCHERY WIRE
Event Calendar

APRIL 29
POMA Insight Session - "Get Personal: How to Build a Killer Social Brand in 2021"

With Natalie Micale. Free for POMA members, $49 for non-members. Register at https://professionaloutdoormedia.org/poma-insight-sessions/ 

JUNE 11-13
Mountain Archery Fest - Purgatory Resort

JUNE 15-18
POMA Annual Business Conference

in Franklin, Tenn. Register at https://professionaloutdoormedia.org/poma-business-conference/ 

JUNE 25-27
Mountain Archery Fest - Eagle Point

JULY 10-11
Muzzy Classic

Held at Paducah Shooters Supply. Register https://www.feradyne.com/the-muzzy-classic/.
 
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