SGB Update Sportsmans
Sportfishing Industry Welcomes BEA Report Detailing Industry’s Contribution To U.S. Economy
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), a founding member of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), today voiced the association’s support for the final report recognizing the outdoor recreation industry as a significant contributor to the U.S. economy.
Bass Pro Shops Expands FLW Sponsorship
Per terms of the agreement, Bass Pro Shops will retain title sponsorship of the FLW High School Fishing Opens. In addition to the title sponsorship, Bass Pro Shops will also receive exposure across all FLW platforms, including more than 260 tournaments and Expos.
Legendary Whitetails Pledges $1 Million To Help Cover Hunting License Costs
Legendary Whitetails, an American clothing company for white-tailed deer hunters and their families, celebrates the hunt and the company’s heritage this season with a $1 million investment to promote hunting.
Big Rock Sports Issues Hurricane Florence Update
Big Rock Sports, headquartered in Graham, NC, sent out an e-mail to its partners indicating that the company’s headquarters escaped damage from Hurricane Florence, its office in Morehead City experienced minor damage, and Hamlet Distribution Center (RC) opened with a small crew on Monday and expects to “be back to full speed within the next couple of days.”
Major League Fishing, Bass Pro And Outdoor Sportsman Group Partner On Fishing Competition
The expanded MLF program includes the addition of the Bass Pro Tour, a premier 80-angler, eight-event tour with a championship and heightened payouts, made possible through enthusiastic support from Bass Pro Shops and Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG).
5.11 Opens Store In Cincinnati, OH
Tactical apparel and gear company 5.11 has opened a brick-and-mortar retail store in Cincinnati, OH, providing another building block to the company’s’s 2018 retail expansion goal of 50 company-owned retail stores.
GSM Acquires CoyoteLight
GSM Outdoors LLC, the maker of hunting and shooting products, announced the company’s acquisition of CoyoteLight, the predator light hunting brand.
Camping World Plans Co-Branded SuperCenter In Greenville
Camping World Holdings Inc.announced that the Overton’s showroom, located 111 Red Banks Road in North Carolina, will continue to operate with a multi-branded offering showcasing Overton’s water sport products, Gander Outdoors and Camping World products and services for the outdoor enthusiast in addition to Gander RV Sales.
China Vows Retaliation If Trump Adds More Tariffs
China said Monday it would retaliate against the U.S. if President Donald Trump imposes more tariffs on Chinese goods, further escalating the global trade war between the two nations.
OBIT: KUIU Founder Jason Hairston
Jason Hairston, the founder of the KUIU hunting apparel brand, has died. He was 47.
Vista Outdoor Appoints VP Of Investor Relations
Vista Outdoor Inc. announced that the company has named Kelly Reisdorf to serve as vice president of investor relations.
Lew’s Holdings Appoints CEO
Lew’s Holdings Corporation, a leading supplier of branded fishing and hunting gear and accessories, announced that Ken Eubanks has been promoted to chief executive officer. Gary Remensnyder will remain involved in the business as a member of the company’s board of directors.
Firearms Background Checks Decline In August
NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 966,809 is a decrease of 5.3 percent compared to the August 2017 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1.02 million.
Mountain Khakis Announces Jeremy Hale As New President
Mountain Khakis announced that Jeremy Hale will be joining the brand as president. Hale will replace outgoing founder and president Ross Saldarini, who will be leaving to pursue other opportunities.
Velocity Outdoor Acquires Ravin Crossbows
Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI) announced that its subsidiary, Velocity Outdoor Inc., has acquired Ravin Crossbows, LLC for a purchase price of $94 million.
