Hornady® congratulates sponsored shooters Austin Orgain, Joe Thielen, Doug Koenig, and Jonathan Berry on their performance at the Hornady Precision Rifle Challenge, June 27-28, 2025, near Evanston, Wyoming.

Yamaha Rightwaters joined forces with Davidson College to sponsor a student-led sustainable marine project focused on repowering and redesigning a pontoon vessel with a Torqeedo® Cruise 6.0 R electric outboard motor. The project aimed to convert a gas-powered pontoon into a fully solar-powered vessel.

Wake boats may be the most maligned vessels on the water these days, with some locations in the country even placing bans on this type of craft. But all powerboats create a wake, and all boaters should be aware of the effects their manmade wave action can have on other boaters, personal property and even the aquatic habitat of their favorite lake or river.

The D-400 Deck Chair from Millennium Marine® continues to earn its place as a go-to option for dependable on-deck seating. Built from durable aluminum and breathable mesh, this chair delivers reliable support and long-lasting performance in any marine environment.

The Scholastic Archery Association (S3DA) hosted its 13th annual Eastern 3D National Championship at the Whitley County Fairgrounds in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Nearly 600 youth archers, representing 119 teams from 19 states competed.

AirForce Airguns announces the launch of its newest big-bore innovation: the AirForce Tex-Rex 457. Designed to deliver power and accuracy for serious hunters and shooters, the Tex-Rex 457 redefines what's possible in a big-bore air platform, pushing out an unprecedented 1,000 foot-pounds of energy with consistency and reliability.

Rapid Air Worx announced the launch of the RAW Pump Action Kit. This accessory converts RAW's sidelever platforms into fast-cycling, pump-action rifles — providing hunters and competitive shooters with rapid follow-up capability without sacrificing RAW's renowned precision.

In observance of Independence Day, we will not be distributing any of our services tomorrow, Friday, July 4. We will resume our normal distribution schedule on Monday, July 7. Due to the holiday long weekend, we request you submit news for Monday's editions no later than 2:00pm ET Saturday, July 5.

The Iowa DNR is looking for help with the annual wild turkey production survey. During the months of July and August wild turkey sightings are recorded to estimate this year's nesting rates and nest success.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is in the middle of its annual Canada goose banding effort across the state. Geese that nested and had young are currently flightless, allowing staff and volunteers to capture the waterfowl, collect some demographic information, and place a metal band on their leg before being released.