Arcus Hunting, LLC, USA, the maker of Tink’s and Dead Down Wind hunting scents, announced a new licensing partnership to develop, manufacture, and market a new line of Smith & Wesson-branded personal defense sprays, including Pepper Spray and Bear Spray products, set to launch in Fall 2025.

“Our management team has a successful history working with the team at Smith and Wesson and our companies share the ability and desire to continue to build legacy brands that were created, developed, and manufactured in the USA,” said Jody Agnew, president/CEO at Arcus Hunting. “Arcus Hunting will continue to leverage its USA manufacturing capabilities to allow our amazing retail partners to have a reliable and sustainable supply chain.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Arcus Hunting to bring our trusted brand to the bear spray and pepper spray market through this licensing agreement. This collaboration opens exciting opportunities to deliver innovative, high-quality safety products, proudly manufactured in the USA, to our customers, reinforcing our commitment to empowering outdoor enthusiasts with confidence and peace of mind,” said Vince Perreault, director of brand marketing.

The full product line will be unveiled later this year, with availability at leading retailers and online beginning Fall 2025.

Arcus Hunting’s brands also include Ramcat Broadheads, Trophy Taker and Rack One. It manufactures deer lures, attractants, scent control products, broadheads, and archery accessories.