For hunters planning to apply for hunt permit-tags issued through the upcoming 2024 fall draw for deer, turkey, javelina, bighorn sheep, bison, and sandhill crane, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is offering the following tips to make the process go smoothly.

NEXTORCH Industries announces the new NEXTORCH TA31 UItra-Bright Tactical Searchlight. With an output of 10,000 lumens, the TA31 turns the dead of night into day, offering crystal clear visibility while casting its beam over four football fields end-to-end, allowing for full area coverage or targeted searching.

Mission First Tactical (MFT) announces the introduction of the MFT Accessory & Light-Compatible Pro Series Holsters. When carrying a firearm has become the standard, the Pro Series holster gives you the comfort & confidence you need for everyday-carry.

Streamlight® launched the new BearTrap® 360, a multi-function, rechargeable work light that features both a 360° horizontally rotating and a 270° vertically pivoting body, enabling users to put light wherever it's needed. Delivering up to 2,000 lumens, the new work light clamps to virtually any surface or stands on its own for hands-free task illumination.

Real Avid steps boldly into a new product category for 2024 with the introduction of the innovative RAV folding knife series. Real Avid developed the RAV-series folders — critical carry knives that are always at-hand and ready to tackle the important jobs.

The 58th annual Urban Community Forestry Society Conference and Trade Show will be held Nov 18-19 in Chicago. The UCFS is seeking presentation proposals that highlight the intersectionality of community and urban forestry, unique community engagement, non-traditional partnerships and collaboration between departments.

The Trees and Utilities conference is back this year, to be held Sept. 10-12 in Fort Worth, Texas. This event is all about learning and engagement for utility vegetation managers and urban forestry officials.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service released new data that shows how the agency has made progress in mitigating the impacts of climate change. The new data, published in the Forest Service Climate Action Tracker, represents a significant milestone in the agency's efforts to keep forests healthy.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is hedging its bets with bringing trophy-class bass fishing back to Lake Monticello with the release of roughly 9,000 special fish. These fish are the first segment of a stocking totaling 22,000 Florida largemouth bass from Red Hills Fishery in Georgia that are the offspring of fish that have all the genetic makings of trophy-class bass. 

Join us for the kickoff of the very first POMA Meet-Up featuring the National Rifle Association. Members of the media who are credentialed to attend the NRA Annual Meeting are welcome to attend the POMA Meet-Up on Sunday, May 19.