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Outdoor Sportsman Group launches a 6-part video series "Backcountry Angler" presented by Bass Pro Shops, featuring hosts Mike Carney, Pat Hogan, and Derek Mleynek exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Quetico Provincial Park. The series documents a family fishing expedition with partners including Lew's, Alps Mountaineering, Northstar Canoes, and StrikeKing, available on In-Fisherman.com, YouTube, MyOutdoorTV, and Game & Fish TV.

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Winchester announces a new 7-part Big Game Ammo 101 video series with the first episode now live on the Winchester Ammunition YouTube Channel. The series features Winchester experts testing big game loads covering accuracy, terminal performance, and ballistics to help hunters select appropriate ammunition.

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Yamaha Marine expands its Blue Life series with a feature on photographer and freediver Ben Yavar, whose expeditions combining freediving, photography and exploration are powered by Yamaha outboards. Yavar, a finalist for Ocean Photographer of the Year, leads marine wildlife expeditions worldwide with his wife Jay.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Duck Commander shares two YouTube videos featuring the Robertson family's off-season adventures in Louisiana, including frog hunting and battling beavers on their property. The videos showcase the family's outdoor lifestyle and problem-solving skills between duck seasons.

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Real Avid announces the Range Ready educational content platform presented by champion shooter Doug Koenig, focusing on handgun preparation and responsible shooting practices. The series, hosted on Real Avid's YouTube channel, provides foundational guidance for recreational shooters, new firearm owners, and experienced shooters seeking improved range performance through preparation, confidence, and disciplined fundamentals.

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Guns & Ammo launches a new 6-part Personal Defense video series hosted by Gun Tech Editor Richard Nance and Managing Editor Jack Oller, in partnership with SureFire, Holosun, Smith & Wesson, and WeKnife. The series covers handgun use for personal protection, including parking lot threats, low-light defense, and everyday carry techniques, available at gapersonaldefense.com.

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Bleecker Street Publications, which acquired Gun University, is launching an extensive refresh of its Best series starting with Self-Defense & Concealed Carry Insurance guides. Led by Emily E. Long, Chair of the Board and Chief Legal Counsel, the updated guides will feature attorney-driven evaluations and expand to cover handguns, shotguns, optics, and outdoor gear.

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Murray Road Agency and Outdoor Life have launched "Catching Em' Old School with The Griz," an original video series featuring legendary Midwestern angler Dick Grzywinski. The series documents his six decades of fishing knowledge, techniques, and stories from Minnesota's fisheries, with five episodes released and more in production through fall 2026.

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Check-Mate, a U.S. manufacturer of firearm magazines and accessories, launched a redesigned website featuring improved shopping functionality, streamlined navigation, and a Mag Finder tool. The platform offers easier access to Check-Mate's full product lineup including 1911, Staccato 2011®-style, M1A®/M14, and other magazine categories for shooters, gunsmiths, and military professionals.

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