FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 2008

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Jeff Bergmann
Ph: 763-390-5033
jeff@providencemarketinggroup.net

Big Advances In Comfort And Concealment
New Pro-Series King Kong Ideal For Longer Hunts

FLUSHING, MI - Gorilla Treestands Inc. introduces the Pro-Series King Kong, a powerful performer designed for quiet comfort and optimal concealment. With its Mossy OakTreestand camouflage and advanced comfort seating, Gorilla has taken its best-selling stand and made it even better.

The combination of the Timberscape2 metal finish, and Mossy Oak Treestand camo make the Pro-Series King Kong virtually undetectable when hanging on a tree. The Zero-G seat is innovatively designed for “weightless comfort.” This flexible, padded sling seat system completely eliminates pressure points to facilitate long-duration hunts.

The new Treestand pattern utilizes the same silhouette-altering technology found in all the Mossy Oak patterns. It was designed specifically for hunting from an elevated position, effectively erasing the outline of an elevated hunter among the bare limbs of a late fall tree.

The King Kong features padded arm rests, a padded backrest, and a welded toe-through footrest for comfort. In addition it features a generous 24″ x 30″ platform size.

Gorilla Inc. is an award-winning manufacturer of high performance treestands and accessories for hunters who demand comfort, strength and stealth. For more information on the Pro-Series King Kong, visit www.gorillatreestands.com.

Gorilla Treestands, Inc. produces official licensed products of Mossy Oak/Haas Outdoors Inc. Haas Outdoors Inc., headquartered in West Point, Miss., was established in 1986 and is home of Mossy Oak (www.mossyoak.com). Mossy Oak specializes in developing and marketing modern camouflage designs for hunters and outdoorsmen. Mossy Oak patterns can be found on a multitude of products worldwide. Haas Outdoors Inc. is the outdoor industry leader in modern camouflage design, international licensing and marketing. Haas Outdoors Inc. markets its services and products under widely recognized brands including: Mossy Oak, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Productions, Mossy Oak Interactive, LLC and Mossy Oak Properties.

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New interactive e-map shows where to fish in Arizona

Ever wish you could see a map of Arizona showing all the places to go fishing, along with what types of fish you can find and maybe even something about the facilities at each lake, river or stream?

Well, just wave a magic wand over your computer because your wish has been granted – thanks to a little computer magic from the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

The Game and Fish Department now has a computerized interactive fishing hole map of Arizona on its Web site at www.azgfd.gov/fishing under “Where To Fish.”

Most of the information for the interactive computerized map was taken from the popular “Arizona Fishin’ Holes” booklet published by the Game and Fish Department.

One of the cool things about this interactive map is it gives you the ability to locate places to fish for specific species. “Want to know where to fish for rainbow trout? Simply click on the words ‘rainbow trout’ at the bottom and the map will only show those locations with trout,” said Web Master Brian Ference, who headed up the project.

Do you need directions to a particular fishing hole? Those are there too. You can even choose the type of map you want, including topographical or satellite imagery. There are even links to Wikipedia to provide more detailed information.

Are you curious about the current weather over your prospective fishing hole? Just click on the link to “View on Google Earth” at the top of the map and with a couple of tweaks, you can see for yourself.

Don’t forget, you can also sign up to have the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Weekly Fishing Report delivered directly to your computer each and every week. It’s always good to find out what fish are biting where, and what baits or methods to use as well.

To complete your friendly arsenal of relevant fishing information, you might want to purchase the $6 “Arizona Fishin’ Holes” publication as well – it is sized to fit most vehicle glove compartments. To obtain an order form, visit www.azgfd.gov/i_e/pubs/publications.shtml

Kenetrek Mountain Light Hiker

The new Kenetrek Mountain Light is a very tough and light weight hiker with a combination leather and Cordura upper that is double and triple stitched in high wear areas. Extra padded soft collars along with a special flex notch upper design for provide incredible support and superior comfort. High traction K-Talon ousoles with stiff full length nylon midsoles keep you from slipping in rough terrain while the waterproof, breathable Wind-Tex membranes keep your feet completely dry. Reinforced rubber toe guard provides extra leather protection at the toe. All of this support and comfort in a boot that only weighs 2.9 pounds per pair! Made in Italy.

Call or write for a copy of the Kenetrek boot catalog or the location of a dealer near you.

Kenetrek Boots
237 Quail Run Rd Unit A
Bozeman, MT 59718
(800) 232-6064
www.kenetrek.com

FARGASON OUTDOOR TECHNOLOGY’S RECREATIONAL TENT CHAIR®
PROVIDES THE ULTIMATE IN COMFORT AND SHELTER FOR ATV RIDERS IN WIND-SWEPT DUNES

After a long day of racing up and down the wide-open dunes on
your ATV or dune buggy, you can now enjoy the best of both worlds
at your basecamp — comfort and protection from the elements with the
Fargason Outdoor Technologies Recreational Tent Chair®. After spending
hours exploring the sandy hills, this unique chair is so comfortable and easy
to set up, you will always feel at home, no matter how hard you ride.
The Fargason Outdoor Recreational Tent Chair is tailor-made made for
all power-sports enthusiasts. A full-size folding chair with armrests, this
chair has a large nylon canopy to stay undercover outside, a beverage
holder to combat a dusty throat and a zippered storage bag for any tools,
towels, goggles or personal items. With two large zippered side windows,
the Fargason Outdoor Recreational Tent Chair allows you to maintain important peripheral vision — and allows
you to make the most of any stray breeze, but can zip up to keep you from getting sandblasted.
At only ten pounds, the portable Fargason Outdoor Recreational Tent Chair sets up in seconds and is convenient
for loading and unloading on and off any toy-hauler with a handy carry bag, shoulder strap and zippered seat
storage. Face it, sore muscles are part of the deal after a long afternoon of pounding sand — and you’ll need
some down time to prepare for airtime the next day. Made of premium quality materials, the unique
Fargason Outdoor Recreational Tent Chair provides power-sports enthusiasts season after season of reliable
comfort and protection from the desert elements.
Pick your Fargason Outdoor Recreational Tent Chair to match your personality! Available in blue, red or yellow
you can even choose one that displays your favorite collegiate and racing theme colors.
For more information about the Fargason Outdoor Recreational Tent Chair, contact Fargason Outdoor Technologies,
P.O. Box 36635, Dept. P, Birmingham, AL 35236 • (800) 828-1554 • Or visit www.tentchair.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sharon Hayden (614) 888-4868 ext. 226

July 14, 2008

Sportsmen Against HSUS Fund Issues Fact Sheet

(Columbus) – A new fact sheet that details the dangers of the nation’s largest and most active anti-hunting group is available from the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance.

The educational fact sheet is part of the organization’s Sportsmen Against HSUS Campaign, designed to educate sportsmen and sportswomen, elected officials, media decision makers and the public at large about the nation’s largest animal rights group.

“Thousands of people each year donate millions of dollars to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) without truly knowing where their money is going,” said U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Senior Vice President Rick Story. “Our idea is to give sportsmen the information they need to understand the dangers of the HSUS and its anti-hunting agenda and to pass the information on to friends and family.”

New members of the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance will receive a copy of the HSUS FACT SHEET. Memberships start at $25. Click here, or go to www.ussportsmen.org and click on Join Now to become a U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance member.

Also, sportsmen who contribute one dollar to the fund will receive a fact sheet about HSUS that details the organization’s anti-hunting programs, its annual funding and other important facts.

Money collected will be used exclusively to continue the battle against the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and its animal rights campaign.

The Sportsmen Against HSUS drive will also fund campaigns that combat the public policy threats initiated and supported by the HSUS. The HSUS lobbying machine claims to have played a role in getting 86 different state laws passed in 2007 alone.

Sportsmen who wish to receive the FACT sheet or to otherwise contribute to the Sportsmen Against HSUS Fund may send their contribution to Sharon Hayden, Communications Assistant, U.S. Sportsmen’s Aliance, 801 Kingsmill Parkway, Columbus, OH, 43229.

The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is a national association of sportsmen and sportsmen’s organizations that protects the rights of hunters, anglers and trappers in the courts, legislatures, at the ballot, in Congress and through public education programs. For more information about the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance and its work, call (614) 888-4868 or visit its website, www.ussportsmen.org.

Leupold® Features New Camo Options from Mossy Oak®

BEAVERTON, OR - Leupold has partnered with Mossy Oak® to offer new armor coatings. Leupold’s Green Ring™ Cascades™ and Mojave™ binoculars, and RX-II digital laser rangefinder are now available with Mossy Oak Treestand® armor coating. The Acadia™ is available with Mossy Oak Break-Up®.

Blending well with every type of timber, the Treestand and Break-Up armor coatings provide protection against the bumps and knock that occur in the field. The coatings protect the optics from the elements and provide a sure grip in all conditions.

A new product line available from Leupold this year, the Mojave roof prism binoculars feature an open-bridge design that drastically reduces weight and improves the binoculars’ ergonomics. The Treestand armor coating is available on both the 8×42mm and 10×42mm models.

Available in 8×42mm and 10×42mm models, the Cascades also have a roof prism design, and feature multi-coated lenses and phase coated prisms to enhance clarity, color fidelity and contrast while delivering a bright sight picture from dawn to dusk.

The RX-II digital laser rangefinder features Leupold’s exclusive True Ballistic Range® for more accurate distance measurements in feet, yards or meters. With the rangefinder’s Quick Set Rotary Menu™ hunters can select from Long Range Mode, Rain Mode, 1st Target Mode, Last Target Mode, line of sight output, and temperature readings in Celsius or Fahrenheit. The RX-II also features multi-coated optics for a crisp, bright image.

Leupold Green Ring binoculars are completely waterproof and feature the company’s Limited Lifetime Warranty. The RX digital laser rangefinders feature an industry-best, two-year warranty.

For more information or to locate a local Leupold dealer, contact Leupold & Stevens, Inc., P.O. Box 688, Beaverton, OR 97075-0688; (800) LEUPOLD or (503) 526-1400 - phone; (503) 352-7621 - fax. Or, go to www.leupold.com.

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. produces official licensed products of Mossy Oak/Haas Outdoors Inc. Haas Outdoors Inc., headquartered in West Point, Miss., was established in 1986 and is home of Mossy Oak (www.mossyoak.com). Mossy Oak specializes in developing and marketing modern camouflage designs for hunters and outdoorsmen. Mossy Oak patterns can be found on a multitude of products worldwide. Haas Outdoors Inc. is the outdoor industry leader in modern camouflage design, international licensing and marketing. Haas Outdoors Inc. markets its services and products under widely recognized brands including: Mossy Oak, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Productions, Mossy Oak Interactive, LLC and Mossy Oak Properties.

Safari Club International Praises the Green River Valley Land Trust’s New Initiative

Washington, D.C. – Safari Club International today praised the Green River Valley Land Trust’s (GRVLT) new wildlife-friendly fencing initiative, the Corridor Conservation Campaign. The Campaign seeks to connect the working lands and wildlife habitats that make Wyoming special. This “ground up” effort will involve a variety of different groups including landowners, land managers, agencies, sportsmen, industry and conservation groups to develop, fund, and implement a set of voluntary tools that landowners can use to sustain Wyoming’s wildlife migration routes in the face of increasing development. SCIF’s American Wilderness Leadership School will participate in the friendly fencing program as the facility borders the migration corridor in the state.

“SCI is eager to participate in helping to fund this project for big game to make sure that future generations will have the opportunity to enjoy Wyoming’s wildlife population,” said SCI President Merle Shepard.

Lara Ryan, Executive Director of GRVLT thanked SCI for its involvement in this important initiative. “Thanks to the support of sportsmen’s groups like SCI, we are now able to offer the tool of wildlife-friendly fencing to agricultural and other interested landowners. We look forward to providing a tangible, on-the-ground and immediate opportunity to work with landowners to conserve wildlife corridors.”

“I participated in a tour with landowners, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, state agencies, and other parties interested in conservation last week,” said Shepard. “It was an amazing opportunity for a leading sportsmen’s organization with 55,000 members worldwide, to directly impact conservation at such a significant level,” he added.

Shepard went on to say, “It is unfortunate that more conservation and sportsmen groups have not stepped up to offer the financial assistance needed to accomplish this enormous task but rather choose to spend their donation dollars attacking government agencies. This effort will enable migratory species to survive and thrive, that are being impacted by the growth in population and ranchers being forced to sub-divide in Sublette County.”

Contact:

Nelson Freeman
Governmental Affairs
and Public Relations
Safari Club International
(202) 543 – 8733
nfreeman@safariclub.org

Information needed to solve deer poaching near Whitehorse Lake

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a poacher that killed a large mule deer buck on the evening of June 13 or 14. The poaching occurred near Whitehorse Lake along Forest Road 110, southeast of Williams.

The deer had large antlers, and it was shot and left along the road to waste.

“This is a blatant example of poachers’ disrespect for wildlife, and the laws and seasons that are established to protect our wildlife resources,” said Larry Phoenix, Game and Fish field supervisor. “With the public’s help, we can catch the poacher. If you were in the area recently, please think back about anything you might have seen or heard, or any conversations you might have had. Maybe someone doesn’t realize he or she has the key to solving this case.”

Wildlife resources are owned by the residents of Arizona, and poaching of wildlife is considered a major loss.

Anyone with information about this poaching incident can call the department’s Operation Game Thief hotline toll free at (800) 352-0700. Callers may be eligible for a reward up to $250 in this case. All calls may remain confidential upon request.

Poachers sure are a special breed aren’t they? Gutless jerks.

From AZGFD:

Come learn about magnificent bighorn sheep

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is offering wildlife enthusiasts an opportunity to learn about the sure-footed bighorn sheep and view them in their native habitat during two separate two-day workshops on July 25-26 and Aug. 1-2.

The first day of each workshop involves mandatory classroom education from 6-8 p.m. at the Kingman Game and Fish office, followed the next day by a field trip on the Colorado River from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The popular workshops are open to any member of the public age 14 and older. Space, however, is limited to 40 people per session. Although preference will be given to those who have not attended the workshop in the last two years, everyone is encouraged to apply.

The 2008 workshops will feature a draw process. Applications received prior to June 27 will be drawn at random. Officials hope this will help level the playing field for all of those interested in attending. All requests to participate are responded to by mail.

The workshop includes an optional tour of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery prior to the Colorado River field trip. The 45-minute tour will begin at 9 a.m. and will feature both sport fish and endangered native fish.

Registration is by mail only, so to reserve a spot, a $20 per person refundable deposit is required in the form of a check made out to the Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation to help reduce the problem of no-shows. Send your check to: Sheep Workshop, Arizona Game and Fish Department, 5325 N. Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ 86409. Include the names of participants, address, phone, and specify which weekend is preferred. Also, please include a note if you are interested in the tour of the fish hatchery.

Participants are encouraged to bring a camera, water, snacks, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Temperatures are forecast to be in the triple digits on the water!

Registration opens for Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop

The last “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” (BOW) workshop for 2008 will be held Aug. 15-17 at the cool, forested Friendly Pines Camp near Prescott.

The program introduces women to outdoors skills in an enjoyable, non-threatening environment with expert instructors. Classes are held during the day and include horsemanship, outdoor photography, birding, hiking, archery, fly-fishing, shotgun/rifle/pistol shooting, and Dutch oven cooking, among others. Evenings are filled with fun and entertainment, including night hikes, musicians, and motivational speakers.

“One great thing about this camp is that a woman can try a new sport without buying all of the equipment.” says Linda Dightmon, the BOW coordinator for the Arizona Wildlife Federation, which sponsors the program in partnership with the Arizona Game and Fish Department. “The only thing you need to bring is your personal stuff, a good attitude and a willingness to learn.”

Participants stay in rustic cabins, but there are showers and bathrooms in each cabin, and a central dining hall for meals.

Equipment, materials, food and lodging are all included in the $235 registration fee. The only exception is the outdoor photography class, where participants will need to bring a camera. Enrollment is open to all women 18 and older.

For more information, a schedule of classes, and a registration form, visit www.azwildlife.org or contact the Arizona Wildlife Federation office at (480) 644-0077 or awf@azwildlife.org.

I have actually been nominated for the Writer Award before. This is a cool program! From AZGFD:

Game and Fish Commission solicits nominations for 2008 awards

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is soliciting nominations for its 2008 Commission Awards to recognize Arizonans who have contributed significantly to the welfare of the state’s wildlife and the mission of the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

Nominations may include individuals, organizations, clubs, foundations or government agencies. Arizona Game and Fish Department employees are not eligible for nomination.

Categories for nomination include: Award of Excellence, Youth Environmentalist of the Year, Outdoor Writer of the Year, Media of the Year, Conservation Organization of the Year, Conservationist of the Year, Outdoor Woman of the Year, Environmentalist of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Educator of the Year, and License Dealer of the Year.

To download a nomination form, visit www.azgfd.gov/commission and follow the awards link.

Return the nomination form and all supplemental materials to: Arizona Game and Fish Department, Attn: Marty Fabritz - DOHQ, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086. Forms can also be faxed to (623) 236-7299 or e-mailed to either Directorsoffice@azgfd.gov or Mfabritz@azgfd.gov. Submission deadline is 5 p.m., Aug. 1, 2008.

Another award category for which nominations are being solicited is the Wildlife Habitat Stewardship Award. This award recognizes nongovernmental entities that have excelled in the preservation, enhancement or creation of land management practices beneficial to Arizona’s wildlife resources.

Nominees for the Wildlife Habitat Stewardship Award must be a legal resident of Arizona, control a minimum of 160 acres in the state, be engaged in agribusiness sometime in the last five years on at least 50 percent of their land, allow public recreational access to at least 50 percent of the land under their control, and must exercise wildlife habitat conservation and enhancement practices. Nominations meeting these criteria will be circulated to the Landowner-Lessee-Sportsman Committee, which will recommend nominees to the Game and Fish Commission for final selection.

To download a nomination form, visit www.azgfd.gov/commission and follow the awards link.

The awards will be presented to the winners at the Meet the Commission banquet on Jan. 17, 2009, at the Four Points by Sheraton Phoenix North at 10220 N. Metro Parkway East, Phoenix.

From AZGFD:

Commission expected to set dove, crane and band-tailed seasons

During its upcoming two-day meeting in Phoenix on June 27-28, the Arizona Game and Fish Commission will set the seasons for dove, band-tailed pigeons and sandhill cranes, consider what organizations get special big game tags to auction or raffle to raise funds for wildlife management, and make awards for shooting range grants.

The meeting will be held at the Arizona Game and Fish Department headquarters at 5000 W. Carefree Highway in Phoenix.

The Friday portion begins with an executive session at 8 a.m., followed by the public meeting. Friday’s agenda includes consideration of department budget proposals for fiscal years 2010 and 2011; briefings on legislative and Arizona lands activities; informational presentations on a state trust land ballot initiative and the T.I.M.E. Coalition’s transportation initiative; and license revocation hearings.

Saturday’s agenda includes:

Consideration of applications from organizations for 2009-2010 special big game license tags to raise money for wildlife management efforts;
Approval of the 2008-09 commission orders for doves, band-tailed pigeons and sandhill cranes;
Awarding of shooting range grants for fiscal year 2009;
An informational briefing on the status of new air quality regulations by county and local governments (and their potential impact to vehicular access by hunters and anglers in Maricopa and Pinal counties) pursuant to passage of Senate Bill 1552.
A complete agenda is available at the department’s Web site at www.azgfd.gov/commission.