NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, announced two forthcoming additions to its executive leadership team. Effective January 1, 2026, Melissa Schilling will become Vice President, Exhibitions and Events, and John McNamara will serve as Vice President, Member Services.

SWAROVSKI OPTIK is setting a new milestone in the world of premium compact spotting scopes with the AT/ST Balance, combining the outstanding optical performance of SWAROVSKI OPTIK with state-of-the-art image stabilization technology in one device.

ZeroTech Optics announced the release of its all-new Vengeance 1-8x24 LPVO riflescopes, available now in classic black and the much-anticipated Flat Dark Earth (FDE) finish. Designed to deliver the speed of a red dot and the precision of a variable optic, the new 1-8x24 models give shooters true 1x performance for close-quarters encounters and up to 8x magnification for precision shots at distance.

Winchester Ammunition has officially opened a modern new office in Clayton, Missouri. The location accommodates nearly 70 full-time staff from the Winchester division, in addition to corporate support staff, including finance, technology, and human resources.

Michigan DNR officials are reminding waterfowl hunters to take precautions to protect themselves and domestic animals from highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.

With just under a week left in big game general hunting season, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks west-central Montana hunter check stations reported a slower weekend, with the mild temperatures and minimal snow. Still, harvest totals are similar to last season for both deer and elk.

The general deer and elk hunting season is down to the final week. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' game check stations in northwest Montana have logged more than 9,000 hunters through the first five weeks of the season, showing participation comparable to last year while harvest patterns continue to vary by species and location.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is recommending a few minor changes for bear hunting in Utah, along with other rule amendments, and is seeking the public's feedback.

Hunters will still have several days of archery and muzzleloader deer hunting to enjoy in Vermont after the regular deer season ends on November 30. Archery deer hunting continues December 1-15, and muzzleloader deer hunting will occur December 6-14.

The public is invited to cut up and remove certain downed trees at McCormick's Creek State Park for firewood. Trees eligible for firewood have fallen as a result of natural causes or have been dropped by property staff for safety. They are along roadsides or in public areas such as picnic areas.