Posted on 30 November 2011.
Congratulations to Karsten Miller (millerk420), who won our November drawing for the Walther P22. Our random number picker chose number 246 out of 7088 entries. Number 246 is Karsten’s lucky number. Actually, numbers 230-251 are his lucky numbers since he had 21 entries in the hat for participating in the forum. Karsten, please contact the Sportsman’s News office at (435) 865-1680 so we can arrange to have your gun shipped to your nearest FFL for you to pick up.
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Posted on 28 November 2011.
Congratulations to Jack Rice of Marysville, CA who finally was able to get his gun. Jack won our gun drawing in July for the Walther PPQ. Since Jack lives in California, and the PPQ has not been approved for sale in California, we had to swap him out a Smith & Wesson M&P compact in .40 cal. Because of a maintenance shutdown of the Smith & Wesson factory, it took a little while for the gun to actually ship. Add to that California’s 15 day waiting period, and it has taken Jack a little while to collect his prize. He has it in his hands now and reports that it handles house loads much better than a Glock and he likes the adjustable back straps and sights better too. Glad to hear it and congratulations again.
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Posted on 21 November 2011.
Opening the doors at 6 am, Sportsman’s Warehouse stores will be kicking off Black Friday, Nov. 25th with huge sales with dozens of items drastically reduced between 6-10 a.m.
All day sales items will also be available for those who can’t get there that early. Also, the Sportsman’s Warehouse website will start Cyber Monday on November 28th with an Online Deal of the Day. Click here to check out these great Online deals.
Click here to download a sales circular with all of the Sportsman’s Warehouse Black Friday Specials.
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Posted on 01 November 2011.
After much anticipation we are pleased to announce that the Gun of the Month drawing for October will be the Smith & Wesson Model 642 Airweight .38+P hammerless Pro Series revolver.
Pro Series
Completing the line between main production and the Performance Center, the Smith & Wesson Pro Series represents the next step from standard models. These firearms are offered with a variety of enhancements yet still remain true to “stock.” Bringing competition specifications and features to factory models, the Pro Series offer that ready-to-go package while still maintaining production line integrity.
October's Gun of the Month winner Janelle Harper of Manti, UT picks up her Smith & Wesson Model 642 .38+P revolver from Brad Peterson, Provo Sportsman's Warehouse hunting manager.
Congratulations to Janelle Harper of Manti, UT who won this gun.
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Posted on 01 November 2011.
The gun of the month for November is the Walther P22. The drawing for the gun will be at Noon on November 30th. Registered users of the forum are eligible to win, and earn an additional entry for every 25 posts. Additional entries are cumulative and carry over into following months. Good luck.
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Posted on 01 November 2011.
By Mike Hoppis
I yelled to Mike, “What did Jordan say”! “I’ve got a dead Oryx” was Mike’s reply.
This hunt, like many others, was years in the making and almost didn’t happen. You see, working for the State of California, I was forced to take three furloughs per month and wasn’t going to apply for the Oryx hunts on the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) for the first time in over ten years due to finances. Then on the last day of the application period for the 2010/2011 hunts, I decided I wasn’t going to let a year pass without applying. I mean the odds were long and I more than likely wasn’t going to get drawn anyway. Wrong! I drew a tag for February 2011 on the Stallion Range and wasn’t sure if I should be happy or very concerned about the big chunk of change I had just spent on the tag. Well, I decided I was going to be happy and what the heck, I had ten months to save for the hunt, so game on! Continue Reading
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Posted on 01 November 2011.
By Robyn Leue
My boyfriend and I love to go shooting. When he first heard I liked guns, he asked me on our first date to go shooting with him and some friends. I impressed him by shooting his AR-15 better than him. He really liked when I pulled out my Glock, and it was the same Glock he had too. We are perfect for each other.
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Posted on 01 November 2011.
By Sportsman’s News Pro-Staff
The holidays are upon us and Christmas lists are being compiled all over the world as we speak. One gift that just never gets old and is high on many a youngsters and oldsters list is the good ol’ air rifle (a.k.a. BB gun, pellet gun). The Sportsman’s News team has put together a review on a few of the great airguns available at your local Sportsman’s Warehouse and we are sure you will be able to find the perfect one for the youngsters or the young-at-heart in your life.
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Posted on 01 November 2011.
Cover photo caption: Dave Heath is all smiles as he displays his first king salmon of the trip.
By Kent Danjanovich
Senior Editor
Embracing over a million acres of old growth rainforest, alpine tundra and rugged coastline, Admiralty Island offers unrivaled opportunities for solitude and outdoor adventure. The waters that surround the island support all five species of Pacific salmon along with bottom dwelling fish of every kind, including some of the largest halibut found in any waters of Alaska. Continue Reading
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Posted on 01 November 2011.
By Andy Lightbody
Head to Sportsman’s Warehouse, and virtually everything on the floors, the aisles and the walls, are designed for all of us who enjoy the great out of doors! Head to your local car or vehicle dealership and you are likely to spend hours trying to sort out everything from make, model, accessories, options and everything else that comes with ordering a new vehicle and trying to customize it for your sportsman lifestyle. Until now, and the package is all wrapped up in the new Dodge Ram 2500 Outdoorsman truck! Continue Reading
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Posted on 01 November 2011.
By Stan Bassett
Utah Trappers Association
Nestled by the campfire, I finished the last of a very tasty steak. It seems that no matter what you cook it always tastes better when cooked over a campfire. Easing back in my folding chair, I became somewhat hypnotized by the flames of the campfire jumping and flickering around the slowly burning logs. I was tired, dead tried, but a good tired. I had just finished up a long day on my water trap line. I had been trapping high country beaver and muskrats. There had been a lot of beaver activity, and to my surprise quite a lot of muskrat, as well as some mink and raccoon sign. Tomorrow, promised to be a very productive day. Enjoying the warmth of the fire, my mind wandered back to beaver ponds, marshes, and streams I have trapped over the last 50 years. Continue Reading
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Posted on 01 November 2011.
Cover Photo Caption: Parke Berolzheimer with his 148-inch “Mendicino Monster” blacktail.
By Michael Deming
The blacktail deer is considered to be a subspecies of the mule deer by many. It was originally considered that the blacktail bucks had bred whitetail does creating what we call the mule deer of today. However with the evolution of DNA testing, it is now considered that it was the whitetail bucks breeding blacktail does which gave us the much larger mule deer as we know it today. One quick web search will provide you with a lot of information on the subject. I’m not a scientist, but I’m having a hard time figuring out why it is called a subspecies when it was the originating breed. The one thing that I do know about the Columbia blacktail is that they are extremely challenging and exciting to hunt. Continue Reading
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Posted on 01 November 2011.
By Josh Harris
Co-Owner – Worldwide Trophy Adventures
Jason and I just returned from north of the Arctic Circle hunting Barren Ground caribou. Talk about an unreal trip! We went with a new outfitter and we were very optimistic due to our lengthy outfitter vetting process, referral acquisitions and the extensive and multi-faceted process that we go through to make the final decision on who we will hunt with. We had high-hopes that we would be able to add another great addition to our WTA portfolio of outfitters and only heaven knows how many times we have had those same “High-Hopes”, only to end up very disappointed! Well that wasn’t the case with this outfitter! After months, days and hours of time and effort going through the exhausting process of; “Hmmm, Which Outfitter Should I Hunt or Fish With”, we discovered that we had definitely chosen the right outfitter. Not only had we chosen the right outfitter, we absolutely hit one “Out of the Park”! It was a GRAND SLAM! We had the trip of a lifetime! Continue Reading
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Posted on 01 November 2011.
When it comes to hauling all of your gear in the outdoors, Alps Outdoorz has created the perfect companion to adapt to all of your needs.
Optimus Prime has nothing on this transformer, providing a fanny pack, day pack, bow carrier and meat hauler, all in one system. With over 2,700 total cubic inches of space, the Alps Pathfinder can accommodate your waterfowl gear, decoys, wet weather clothing and a bevy of birds. When archery season rolls around, reconfigure the pack and it will securely transport your bow and give you an easy to access day pack, with the added ability to haul out your quarters. Continue Reading
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Posted on 01 November 2011.
No matter what we do anymore it seems that we have a bunch of stuff to take with us. Even a simple day hike leaves us with snacks, a camera, iPod, sunglasses, insect repellent, sunscreen, a hat and who knows what else. In addition to all of our stuff, we have to carry our ubiquitous water bottle. I recently cleaned out the back seat of my car and there were dozens of empty plastic water bottles stuffed under the seats and on the floor. Continue Reading
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Posted on 01 November 2011.
By Dan Kidder
Managing Editor
Since it was designated as the official pistol of the U.S. Military 100 years ago, the Model 1911 .45 ACP pistol has been often imitated, derided, discarded and ultimately vindicated. Every handgun designed in the last 100 years has had to stand beside the 1911 for examination and every one has been found wanting in comparison.
Sturm Ruger & Co. was founded in 1949 and has been making high quality firearms ever since. It only seems right that this venerable gun maker should celebrate the 100th anniversary of the most venerated pistol in history by creating their own take on it. Continue Reading
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