Sponsored by Safari Club International Foundation and Quail Unlimited, the EPIC Outdoor Game Fair is a three-day outdoor lifestyle event that offers hands-on activities such as shooting, archery, fishing, canine trials, and boating, as well as exhibitions, shows, live concerts, seminars, and vendors in a variety of activity-themed villages. The Game Fair runs September 23-25.

Fischer, who is a well-known outdoor writer, professional shooting instructor, and internationally-recognized gun club designer, will serve as the Shooting Village manager for the three-day event, which features championship sporting clays, 5-stand, wobble trap, and a special “fine gun” demo area. He is the designer of the entire shooting venue at the Foxhall development, and he brings to the table more than 20 years of shooting event management for many local, regional, and national championships. Since 1992, Fischer has designed more than 150 sporting clays courses throughout North America, including many of the top-rated courses nationwide.

While Fischer is busy overseeing the Shooting Village, Cast can be found in the Archery Village, where he will conduct daily seminars on bowhunting. Cast is a professional long-range rifle and certified archery instructor in his home state of Texas. He is also a very accomplished archery hunter, having taken big game from North America and South America, to Africa, New Zealand, and in between with the bow. He has taken a number of record book animals with his bow and is well-known as an expert in the world of bowhunting.

In addition to his internationally-acclaimed archery expertise, Cast is the founder of the Cast of Dreams foundation, which provides dream hunts for children with disabilities or terminal diseases. This organization was founded in 2009 and has become an integral part of the mission statement of the TNT Outdoor Explosion television series.

Fischer and Cast will be on the event grounds for all three days and will tape a segment on the event for the TNT Outdoor Explosion series that will air in early 2012.

TNT Outdoor Explosion is a fast-paced, highly entertaining and educational outdoor series hosted by Todd Cast and Marty Fischer on the Pursuit Channel (Direct TV 608 and Dish Network 240). The series airs three times each week of the year with at least one prime-time airing in all U.S. time zones.

For more information on TNT Outdoor Explosion, visit www.TNTOutdoorExplosion.com or Facebook.com/TNTOutdoorExplosion, or contact info@TNTOutdoorExplosion.com. To learn more about the EPIC Outdoor Game Fair, see EPICGameFair.org or Facebook.com/EPICOutdoorGameFair.com.

Eukanuba will be the title sponsor for the canine activities and bring some of their most well-known sporting dog exhibitions during SCI Foundation and Quail Unlimited’s EPIC Outdoor Game Fair this September. The Canine Village, being organized by industry insider Dan O’Connor, will feature a Super Retriever Series trial, Big Air Competition, “ask the pro” sessions, and numerous opportunities for hands-on training seminars with the industry’s top trainers.

“If you’ve ever seen a bird dog lock up on a rigid point, or a retriever take a line for 100 yards across a cold marsh, you understand the talent, courage, and dedication of the well-trained sporting dog that brings out our unconditional respect and admiration. The team at Eukanuba respects the breed – and all its details,” commented Dr. Eric Altom, Senior Nutritionist for Eukanuba Pet Care. “It’s understanding the subtle nuances that help us make high-quality, customized dog food for all breeds, including the athletic dogs we love so well. These are the reasons we have embraced the EPIC Outdoor Game Fair – what better way to showcase the talents of these sporting dogs and provide dog owners with our best information than to sponsor this incredible event.”

The EPIC Outdoor Game Fair will provide hands-on opportunities – focusing on Education, Participation, Instruction and Competition across numerous outdoor disciplines. The Eukanuba Canine Village will feature all aspects of the event’s vision. The Village will have top trainers of Pointing, Flushing and Retrieving dog breeds on hand to pass on their years of knowledge to the event’s participants. There will also be seminars, requiring advanced registration on the EPIC Outdoor Game Fair website, where participants can bring their own dogs for some hands-on training opportunities. Other topics of seminars will include starting puppies, proper nutrition and health for sporting dogs, proper use of training collars, and more. In addition, Dancin’ Dog Productions will be filming the entire event for Water Dog TV.

“From the expert trainer to the individual just starting the journey of dog ownership, the Canine Village at the EPIC Outdoor Game Fair will be the place to be this September,” commented Dan O’Connor. O’Connor, who is leading the development details for the Canine Village, spent more than thirteen years at The Orvis Company and was responsible for designing and implementing the Orvis Dog Breeding Program. “We are thrilled that Eukanuba will be the title sponsor of the Canine Village because the company is renowned for their commitment to dog ownership in general and sporting dogs in particular.”

The EPIC Outdoor Game Fair will run from September 23-25 at the Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club near Atlanta, Georgia. More information about the event and sponsor opportunities is available on the EPIC Outdoor Game Fair website, www.epicgamefair.org. You can also get regular updates at the event blog, EPICGameFairBlog.org and Facebook page, Facebook.com/EPICOutdoorGameFair.

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Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that funds and manages worldwide programs dedicated to wildlife conservation, outdoor education, and humanitarian services. Since 2000, SCIF has provided $47 million to these causes around the world. Visit www.safariclubfoundation.org for more.

Quail Unlimited® is the oldest national, nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to the management of America’s wild quail. Known as “America’s Leader In Quail Conservation SM,” our overall vision is to restore America’s quail populations for future generations. Our core values include the wise stewardship of our land and its resources, and the continuation of our proud heritage of conservation, therefore, leaving a legacy and firm foundation for our youth and families to build upon. Visit www.QU.org.

The Shooting Village at Safari Club International Foundation and Quail Unlimited’s EPIC Outdoor Game Fair will offer unique and broad hands-on opportunities for Game Fair participants. Headlined by Shooting Sportsman Magazine, Beretta, Laser Shot and John Rigby & Co, the shooting sports program will fulfill every aspect of the event’s goal to foster Education, Participation, Instruction, and Competition. The EPIC Outdoor Game Fair will run from September 23-25, 2011 at the Foxhall Resort & Sporting Club outside of Atlanta, GA.

Legendary shotgunner and sporting clays course designer, Marty Fischer, is helping to organize the shooting components of EPIC Outdoor Game Fair and is designing the new, 15-station championship sporting clays course at Foxhall. The shooting village will cater to every level of shooting sports enthusiasts. From complete novices who will receive an introduction to the shooting sports from some of the top shotgun instructors, to experts looking to shoot a Marty Fischer course, to gun collectors and wingshooters searching for unique shooting opportunities, this event will have it.

“The course that I’m designing at Foxhall will truly be first class and will be one of the finest courses in the country – and I’ve built a bunch of them,” Fischer stated. “With this course, the Beretta 5-Stand and Wobble Trap areas and the Laser Shot simulators, as well as the unique capability to test fine guns that will be available in the Shooting Sportsman Fine Guns and Wing Shooting Pavilion, we are creating one of the most comprehensive shooting areas open to the public at any sportsmen’s show.”

Equally enthusiastic is Shooting Sportsman magazine that will headline the Fine Guns and Wing Shooting Pavilion within the shooting village. Featured within that Pavilion will be some of the top fine gun manufacturers, including John Rigby & Co., as well as wing shooting lodges from around the world. Associate Publisher, Terry Bombeke, says that the ability to work with such well-established groups as SCIF and QU were his draw to taking a lead role on the event.

“Our goal was to consolidate the wing shooting and fine gun area so that all of these companies can exhibit together in one defined space featuring the best in guns and wing shooting opportunities around the world,” Bombeke commented. “We believe that combining our brand, that brings a readership of over 60,000, with the broad memberships of SCI and QU, will make EPIC Outdoor Game Fair a one-of-a-kind, must-attend event.”
“The EPIC Outdoor Game Fair’s goal of introducing the next generation to sporting traditions, and ensuring our future in the outdoors, is important. Rigby fully supports the new EPIC concept, and we’ve been pleased to be able to watch this idea develop and be put into action,” said John Reed, President of Rigby Ventures. “The Game Fair is designed to add new dimensions of participation to sports shows, where attendees can touch, feel, and even use a variety of sporting products instead of just seeing them on the store shelf. We are pleased to be able to bring a little ‘Rigby Tradition’ to this fine event.”

Although Game Fair participants will be allowed to bring in their own, cased guns to shoot the courses, Beretta U.S.A. will be providing shotguns at the wobble trap and 5-stand areas for those who would like to try something different. In addition, Beretta will be featuring its Trident Program that rates lodges around their world for their sporting amenities by bringing in some of its accredited lodges to exhibit at the event.

“Beretta is excited to be a part of the EPIC Game Fair and continue its partnership with SCIF,” said Carlton Nether, Shoots and Events Manager for Beretta USA. “We look forward to making this one of our premier events every year.”

Beyond traditional shotgunning opportunities will be a simulator area, sponsored by Laser Shot, Inc., where Game Fair attendees will have the chance to virtually “hunt” on some of the most challenging (and basic!) computer simulations. Laser Shot is renowned for its hunter education as well as military and tactical training simulators.

“Laser Shot is excited about the opportunity to participate in the Epic Outdoor Game Fair Event with SCIF and QU as a sponsor showcasing new laser detection technology and games,” concluded Alan Winslette, Laser Shot Vice-President & COO.

More information about the event and sponsor opportunities is available on the EPIC Game Fair website, www.epicgamefair.org or our blog, epicgamefairblog.org.

Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that funds and manages worldwide programs dedicated to wildlife conservation, outdoor education, and humanitarian services. Since 2000, SCIF has provided $47 million to these causes around the world. Visit www.safariclubfoundation.org for more.

Quail Unlimited® is the oldest national, nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to the management of America’s wild quail. Known as “America’s Leader In Quail Conservation SM,” our overall vision is to restore America’s quail populations for future generations. Our core values include the wise stewardship of our land and its resources, and the continuation of our proud heritage of conservation, therefore, leaving a legacy and firm foundation for our youth and families to build upon. Visit www.qu.org.

In an effort to actively engage families in the great outdoors, leaders of Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) and Quail Unlimited (QU) announced that they will be hosting the first annual EPIC Outdoor Game Fair. The event will be held September 23-25, 2011 in Douglasville, Georgia at the Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club. Modeled after European game fairs, EPIC Outdoor Game Fair will provide hands-on activities bringing outdoor sporting Education, Participation, Instruction and Competition to families, youth and individual enthusiasts – hence, the name EPIC Outdoor Game Fair.

“If we aren’t bringing in more people to the outdoor sports and making it easier for them to get engaged, then we’re not doing our jobs,” stated Joseph H. Hosmer, President of SCIF. “We expect this game fair to be the largest event of its kind to support the future of outdoor sporting traditions in the United States.”

EPIC Outdoor Game Fair will feature numerous hands-on opportunities as well as seminars from the industry’s most recognized experts. Foxhall’s 1,100 acres along the Chattahoochee River will be transformed into “villages” featuring shooting, archery, fishing and fly fishing, boating and kayaking, equestrian, dog training, ATV use and more. Vendors from each of these outdoor recreational interests will represent the finest manufacturers in the world, including many fine gun exhibits, and outstanding food and beverage options throughout the three-day event. Sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities are still available.

“From beginner to expert, every level will have a something to learn and do through the EPIC content the Game Fair offers,” QU President Bill Bowles commented. “Families will find the Game Fair an outstanding opportunity to spend time in a world class resort setting while giving every member of the family time to experience the outdoor activities they know or want to learn more about.”

“I would like to thank the following sponsors: Beretta, Eukanuba, Laser SHOT, Shooting Sportsman Magazine, and John Rigby & Co. Gunmakers, Inc. for their commitment to partner with QU and SCIF in our inaugural year of the EPIC Game Fair,” concluded Cam Harris, Chairman of QU.

The EPIC Outdoor Game Fair website launched this week with more detailed information about the event and venue as well as the hosts and sponsors. The site will grow and expand to be the one-stop place for information about the event and for ticket sales. In addition to the website, the EPIC Outdoor Game Fair Blog will provide a social networking hub to receive regular updates as event planning continues. www.EPICGameFair.org

About SCIF and QU

Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that funds and manages worldwide programs dedicated to wildlife conservation, outdoor education, and humanitarian services. Since 2000, SCIF has provided $47 million to these causes around the. Visit www.safariclubfoundation.org for more.

Quail Unlimited® is the oldest national, nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to the management of America’s wild quail. Known as “America’s Leader In Quail Conservation SM,” our overall vision is to restore America’s quail populations for future generations. Our core values include the wise stewardship of our land and its resources, and the continuation of our proud heritage of conservation, therefore, leaving a legacy and firm foundation for our youth and families to build upon. Visit www.qu.org.

A coalition of the nation’s largest hunting and conservation organizations welcomed a provision championed by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) member Rep. Mike Simpson of Idaho and CSC Senate Co-Chair, Sen. Jon Tester of Montana, to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as part of the FY 2011 budget agreement to fund the federal government through the end of the fiscal year.

The coalition includes Safari Club International, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, National Rifle Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Wild Sheep Foundation, the Boone and Crockett Club, and Pope and Young Club.

The groups support this initial step toward state management of recovered wolves and the clear assertion by Congress that recovered wildlife should be delisted from the ESA. The groups also note that other states have recovered wolf populations that have not yet been delisted and urge Congress to actively pursue delisting for those states also.

The Simpson-Tester rider directs the Secretary of the Interior to reissue the latest (2009) ruling declaring the wolf recovered and to return wolf management to state agencies in Montana and Idaho, as well as portions of Utah, Washington and Oregon. Additionally, the provision precludes further lawsuits and preserves the decision made by Wyoming U.S. District Judge Johnson in November 2010, that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) wrongfully rejected Wyoming’s wolf management plan.

“This agreement is only the first step in returning management of the gray wolf back to state authority where it belongs,” said Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation President Jeff Crane. “Thanks to the leadership of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, a concrete move towards delisting has been taken and certain states will once again have the authority to manage wolves in the near future.”

Dr. Larry Rudolph, President of Safari Club International, said “We are pleased that the work of this important coalition has yielded a historical precedent from the Congress to cut off the endless litigation and return recovered populations of wolves to state management.”

“Federal management goals were met for all wolf populations at least 10 years ago and wolves now number at least five times over the federal goals. Federal officials at the USFWS have attempted delisting three times in the Rockies and Great Lakes and – despite the clear achievement of recovery – each attempt was turned back to the USFWS on questions of process. This fix is long overdue and we applaud it,” said David Allen, CEO of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

The coalition noted that the Congressional mandate applies to only a part of the area where wolves are beyond recovery goals. Wyoming’s wolves remain under federal ESA protection. Only parts of Washington, Oregon, and Utah are included in the delisting although wolves are moving into other parts of those states. The Western Great Lakes area is excluded from the provision, where a fourth round of rulemaking is expected to begin soon.

Chris Cox, Executive Director of the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action, said, “We are pleased with this important step and hope that opponents of delisting have gotten the message that Congress is sending. We will be closely watching the pending delisting in the Western Great Lakes. In the meantime, we will continue to push for a comprehensive solution in Congress.”

“It is unwise to try the same thing over and over again and expect a different result,” said Gray Thornton, CEO of the Wild Sheep Foundation. “We’ve seen three times already that this process is unclear and causes – as Judge Molloy described it – ‘turmoil of legal issues with practical management issues’. This is a problem only Congress can fix. Congress has now fixed part of the Rockies and the Northwest. Turmoil will continue until Congress completes the job in the Rockies, including Wyoming, the Northwest and the Great Lakes region – and anywhere else where wolf populations are recovered.”

The wolf delisting agreement in the FY 2011 budget came on the heels of Montana U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy ruling against a settlement proposal by environmental groups that would have returned wolf management temporarily to Idaho and Montana only.

In order to return all recovered wolf populations to state managers, the group supports further efforts in Congress and the Administration until a comprehensive fix is complete.

About the Hunters’ Defense Fund: Safari Club International Hunters’ Defense Fund supports the important advocacy, conservation and legal work keeping hunters afield and promoting hunting worldwide. Donations to the Hunters’ Defense Fund have a direct impact on our freedom to hunt, wildlife conservation policy and important legislative, regulatory and legal issues. DONATE NOW: www.safariclub.org/hunterdefense

Becoming an SCI Member: Joining Safari Club International is the best way to be an advocate for continuing our hunting heritage and supporting worldwide sustainable use conservation, wildlife education and humanitarian services. JOIN NOW: www.safariclub.org/Join.

Safari Club International – First For Hunters is the leader in protecting the freedom to hunt and in promoting wildlife conservation worldwide. SCI’s approximately 200 Chapters represent all 50 of the United States as well as 106 other countries. SCI’s proactive leadership in a host of cooperative wildlife conservation, outdoor education and humanitarian programs, with the SCI Foundation and other conservation groups, research institutions and government agencies, empowers sportsmen to be contributing community members and participants in sound wildlife management and conservation. Visit the home page www.safariclub.org or call (520) 620-1220 for more information.

In a ruling issued today, Safari Club International (SCI) claimed a major victory in a lawsuit that has threatened hunting on National Wildlife Refuges since it was filed in 2003. Judge Gwin of the Ohio federal district court today issued a ruling in favor of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and SCI to protect our public lands and keep them open for hunting.

The Fund for Animals sued to challenge hunting on 37 refuges throughout the National Wildlife Refuge system, claiming that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) had not completed a sufficient environmental analysis of the impact of hunting on these refuges. SCI immediately joined as an intervenor in the case on behalf of the FWS in order to help defend the hunting opportunities that exist on the refuges.

In 2006, the case saw a setback, when a D.C. federal district court ruled in the Plaintiffs’ favor, sending the matter back to the FWS to conduct additional environmental review. The case then expanded to include additional refuges that had been opened to hunting since the case began, and Plaintiffs amended their original claims in an attempt to stop hunting on almost 70 refuges throughout the country.

After the FWS complied with the court order to conduct additional environmental review, the case returned to court for its examination of the agency’s revised efforts. Once again, SCI’s litigators aggressively defended the agency’s compliance, this time meeting with success. Judge Gwin issued a resounding ruling in favor of the FWS and SCI, leaving no room for question about the Fund for Animals’ failure to substantiate its challenge against refuge hunting.

“This is a long overdue victory for SCI and our litigation team’s efforts to protect the freedom to hunt and keep our public lands open for hunting,” said SCI President Larry Rudolph. “It is clear that the facts were on our side in this case. I commend Judge Gwin for his decision and believe that SCI’s participation in this case proves once again that we truly are First for Hunters.”

SCI was joined in its intervention by U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, Delta Waterfowl Foundation, the California Waterfowl Association, and Izaak Walton League of America.

About the Hunters’ Defense Fund:
Safari Club International Hunters’ Defense Fund supports the important advocacy, conservation and legal work keeping hunters afield and promoting hunting worldwide. Donations to the Hunters’ Defense Fund have a direct impact on our freedom to hunt, wildlife conservation policy and important legislative, regulatory and legal issues. DONATE NOW:
www.safariclub.org/hunterdefense

Becoming an SCI Member:
Joining Safari Club International is the best way to be an advocate for continuing our hunting heritage and supporting worldwide sustainable use conservation, wildlife education and humanitarian services. JOIN NOW:
www.safariclub.org/Join.

Safari Club International – First For Hunters is the leader in protecting the freedom to hunt and in promoting wildlife conservation worldwide. SCI’s approximately 200 Chapters represent all 50 of the United States as well as 106 other countries. SCI’s proactive leadership in a host of cooperative wildlife conservation, outdoor education and humanitarian programs, with the SCI Foundation and other conservation groups, research institutions and government agencies, empowers sportsmen to be contributing community members and participants in sound wildlife management and conservation. Visit the home page www.safariclub.org or call (520) 620-1220 for more information.

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) has announced that six former Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) National Champions are competing as members of The USA Shooting Team at the ISSF World Cup Championships being held in Sydney, Australia from March 22 thru April 1.

SCTP is the Official Clay Target Youth Development Program of USA Shooting.

The six former SCTP National Champions competing at The ISSF 2011 Sydney World Cup are:

Vincent Hancock – Age 22, Eatonton, GA
SCTP National Champion – Men’s Skeet

Jon Michael McGrath – Age 18, Tulsa, OK
SCTP National Champion – Men’s Skeet

T. J. Bayer – Age 17, Bryan, TX
SCTP National Champion – Men’s Skeet

Caitlin Connor – Age 21, Winnfield, LA
SCTP National Champion – Women’s Skeet

Josh Richmond – Age 25, Hillsgrove, PA
SCTP National Champion – Men’s Double Trap

Miranda Wilder – Age 17, Diana, TX
SCTP National Champion – Women’s Trap

The 2011 Sydney World Cup, the second leg of the ISSF World Cup Championships, has 64 nations represented with 721 competitors in the Olympic sports of rifle, pistol, and shotgun.

For more information on the ISSF World Cup Competition or to view the ISSF Finals LIVE on the internet, visit www.issf-sports.org.

The USA Shooting Team is coming off a very successful competition at the ISSF World Cup in Concepcion, Chile a few weeks ago where Vincent Hancock, Jon Michael McGrath, and Frank Thompson tied the World Record in Men’s Skeet and captured a Gold Medal. Out of a possible 125 targets, Thompson finished with a competition score of 123, Hancock with 122, and McGrath with 121, posting a combined score of 366/375.

The Women’s Skeet, Men’s Double Trap, and Women’s Trap Teams all won medals as well. Jaiden Grinnell finished with a competition score of 96/100 targets plus 21 targets in the Match Finals Shoot-Off, and Josh Richmond finished with a competition score of 189/200 to win individual Bronze Medals in Women’s Skeet and Men’s Double Trap, respectively.

USA Shooting has 34 athletes participating in Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun at the 2011 Sydney World Cup. 40% of the USA Shotgun Team (6 athletes) and all three members of the Men’s Skeet Team are former SCTP National Champions. The USA Shooting Team has the youngest Men’s Team competing in the ISSF World Cup Series and at the World Clay Target Championships in Belgrade, Serbia later this year.

Athletes are members of the United States National Team at USA Shooting, based at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. USA Shooting is the National Governing Body for Olympic Shooting Sports in the United States.

About SCTP
SCTP is a youth development program where adult coaches and volunteers model sportsmanship, responsibility, and teamwork while using shooting sports programs to teach these and other positive life skills to SCTP athletes. SCTP activities are designed to incorporate two indispensable elements – FUN AND SAFETY. The safe handling of firearms is the primary focus of all SCTP clubs.

For more information about SCTP, call 586-737-0805 or visit www.shootsctp.org.

The National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) is searching for a new Skeet Director, a key position in the association and the primary contact with NSSA’s 20,000 members and 600 clubs and member organizations. The position is located in San Antonio, Texas, at the National Shooting Complex, the association’s headquarters.

According to the NSSA Officers and Executive Committee, candidates must possess an in-depth knowledge of skeet shooting, including hosting and operating registered shoots, budgeting, programs, announcements, NSSA Bylaws, rule formulation, and voting procedures.  Candidates must be able to coordinate with Committees, act as directed by the Executive Director and Executive Committee, and supervise a staff of five. Other responsibilities of the Skeet Director include determining trends, statistics, and other factors affecting the National Skeet Shooting Association, making recommendations, and implementing solutions.

All prospective candidates must possess effective verbal and written communications skills and basic computer knowledge. Learn more about the NSSA Director Requirements and Qualifications.

Applicants should submit resumes to NSSA Secretary/Treasurer Robert DeFrancesco, 15 Flat Rock Road Ext., Branford, CT 06405. Resumes must be received by September 24, 2010. Resumes received after that date will not be considered.

Click to learn more about the NSSA Skeet Director Duties and Responsibilities.

The National Skeet Shooting Association is the governing and sanctioning body for the sport of skeet shooting in the U.S.  NSSA is a non-profit organization owned and operated by and for its members. Among its activities are hosting an annual World Championship tournament and keeping records for its members and the targets they shoot, the affiliated clubs, and the tournaments they hold.  Visit our website at www.MyNSSA.com.

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MyOutdoorTV.com, the Web’s largest source for free fishing and hunting videos, has added two dedicated sections for outdoor gear shoppers and destination-minded sportsmen.

The MOTV Gear Guide features a library of product demonstration videos from leading brand names and cutting-edge manufacturers. Video gives the Gear Guide an edge over other product sites by providing visitors an up-close view of features and how the product works. Many of the videos include how-to applications for fishing and hunting gear. The Gear Guide also functions as an online “store,” as many product videos feature buy-now buttons linking directly to the product pages of online retailers.

The MOTV Outfitter Post caters to traveling sportsmen seeking services of premier guides, lodges, and outfitters throughout North America. Viewers can take a free tour of an outfitter operation by watching video of available accommodations, dining, and fishing or hunting services. Some videos include interviews with guides and clients. Each listing includes pictures and description of services. The virtual tour lets viewers see what each outfitter provides before booking a trip.

These new sections complement hundreds of outdoor show titles and thousands of episodes currently available for viewing on MyOutdoorTV.com.

In addition, MyOutdoorTV.com has greatly expanded its “how-to” library by producing videos targeting hunting, fishing, and outdoors enthusiasts. Short video clips include text bullet points written by experts to give the how-to videos added value to sportsmen of any skill level, from beginner to expert.

Use of MyOutdoorTV.com is always FREE to viewers, 24/7, with no registration required or software to download. The site streams shows featuring some of the leading names in the outdoors, including Todd Jarrett, Hank Parker, Roland Martin, Bill Miller, Jerry Miculek, Jackie Bushman, Wade Bourne, and many others.

MyOutdoorTV.com is the world’s largest internet network for outdoor TV programming, currently streaming approximately 300 show titles on fishing, hunting, shooting sports, boating, and game and fish cooking. In addition, it hosts the Outfitter Post sporting destination section, Gear Guide product demonstration library, TipMasters how-to videos, Hot Wire outdoor news, and much more. Visit our website at www.myoutdoortv.com.

John Rigby and Co., Rungwa Game Safaris, and Sable Trail Productions have teamed up to provide the ultimate Tanzanian Big Four Safari Package, and possibly the highest value donation package seen at SCI.

To celebrate the 275th anniversary of Rigby Rifles, Geoff Miller has donated a sidelock double rifle in .500 NE. World renowned engraver Lisa Jo Tomlin will engrave the rifle to the specifications of the winning bidder.

Additionally, a custom bolt rifle in .300 H & H, with quick detachable mounts has been made and fitted with two scopes. Both rifles will be housed in a custom-made oak and leather case, with tools and many more accessories.

Armed with these two beautiful rifles, Rungwa Game Safaris of Tanzania and its owner/operator Harpreet Brar has designed an adventure to maximize the opportunity for a truly successful Big Four Safari. Two Luxury Camps, one in Western Tanzania and one in the Selous, have been reserved at an optimum time (August 1 – 21, 2010) for the client’s use.

Starting in the West, the team will focus on lion and leopard, along with world-class sable, roan and east African kudu. Add a bait vehicle to assist in cat hunting, and the stage is set for a once in a lifetime experience. And there’s more!

Award-winning hunting personality, author and DVD producer Marc Watts has donated the use of his award-winning cameraman Kappie to capture on film the experience of a lifetime. Not only will a fully edited DVD be produced for the client, but much of the footage may be used for an upcoming television show. And that’s not it!

Marc will host the winner at his ranch outside of Chicago prior to the safari for an intense shooting session with the new rifles. This once in a lifetime Big Four Safari Package has a fair market value of $400,000.

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