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We're launching a pilot program to help Idaho gun owners find and sell sportsman properties. What is Sportsman Real Estate? Properties built for the lifestyle: Hunting Land - Acreage with wildlife habitat, food plots, and room to shoot Fishing Properties - Riverfront, pond access, private bass lakes Duck Clubs - Waterfowl habitat, blinds, and hunting rights Rural Retreats - Off-grid cabins, ranches, and remote getaways Our First Listing: Payette River Retreat 45 acres on the Payette River in Emmett, Idaho (Gem County). Features include: River frontage with fishing access Stocked bass ponds Waterfowl habitat Infrastructure in place (well, septic, 440 AMP power) $1,250,000 | MLS #9896909 View the full listing Want to List Your Property? If you have sportsman real estate to sell, we want to hear from you. We're partnering with brokerages who understand what hunters and shooters need in a property. Contact us to discuss listing your property. This is a pilot program - we're starting small and learning what works. Drop a comment below if you have questions or suggestions.

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New Mexico's Bret Henderson Takes Over IDPA Southwest Region Why it matters: IDPA shooters across New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Nevada have a new boss—and this one actually knows what he's doing. Bret Henderson from Belen, New Mexico, just took the reins as Area Coordinator for the Southwest region as of November 4, 2025. Henderson isn't some desk jockey who got handed the job. The guy's been shooting IDPA for 11 years and holds Expert classification in three divisions: Custom Defensive Pistol, Stock Service Pistol, and Carry Optics. He dabbles in Compact Carry Pistol, Back-Up Gun, and Enhanced Service Pistol when he's feeling frisky. You'll find him at Los Lunas Gun Club and Del Norte Gun Club when he's not traveling around running matches. Match Experience That Actually Counts The big picture: Henderson has Match Director experience at everything from local Tier 1 matches up to Tier 4 competitions. That includes running the New Mexico State Match, New Mexico Blueline, and the Colorado State Championship portion of Third Rock at Cameo. He's also worked staff positions at Nationals and World Championships—the kind of experience that teaches you what works and what turns into a cluster. "I have been shooting IDPA 11 years, and work and shoot matches across the country," Henderson said. "My family has been involved in various disciplines of competitive shooting since I was little. My first competitions were in small and large bore metallic silhouette." Between the lines: The shooting sports are a family affair. His college-age daughter Jordan competes at tiered matches across four states and regularly works staff positions at sanctioned matches nationwide. Having family who understands the commitment helps when you're coordinating a four-state region. What He's Planning What this means for you: Henderson wants more clubs, more sanctioned matches, and more shooters—especially juniors and women. Smart priorities, since those are exactly the areas where IDPA needs growth. He's already talking up upcoming sanctioned matches in his region: Utah State: "A little wet for my taste but is an excellent match" New Mexico State Arizona State South Mountain Showdown Guy's got opinions about weather but recognizes good match management when he sees it. Passing the Torch Henderson gave proper credit to the guys who came before him. He thanked Kevin "K-Mart" Martinez and wished him well, plus acknowledged Ben Petty's contributions to New Mexico IDPA and his "sage advice." That's the mark of someone who understands this is a community effort, not a personal empire. Day Job and Side Hustles When he's not coordinating matches or working on his draw, Henderson runs operations and electronic payments for a large regional bank holding company. Because apparently managing money and managing IDPA shooters require similar skill sets. His off-range time includes hunting, camping, farming, and blacksmithing. Plus volunteer work with veteran support groups and organizations fighting child hunger. The man stays busy. The bottom line: The Southwest region landed an Area Coordinator who actually shoots, runs matches, and understands what competitors need. Henderson's got the experience and the family connections to build on what's already one of the most active IDPA regions in the country. For shooters in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Nevada, this appointment means continuity with fresh energy focused on growth. And maybe fewer administrative headaches at your next sanctioned match. Read the original article in The Handbook | By Steve Duskett Join the Discussion Have any of you competed in IDPA matches across the Southwest region, and what's your experience been with how matches are run in different states?

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Short article, so let's keep it tight. The ghost gun rule fight is back in court, and SAF is pushing for a clean ruling — no trial, just a decision on whether ATF had the authority to rewrite the definition of "firearm" in the first place. "Self-manufacturing firearms for personal use is a time-honored tradition that countless citizens still practice, and one that is entirely legal under federal law." That's the crux of the whole argument. Building your own firearm — whether it's a 1911 from an 80% frame on your workbench or a precision rifle you machined yourself — has never required a serial number or a transfer. The ATF didn't like that, so they tried to change the definition of what counts as a firearm to reach further upstream into the parts. What's interesting here isn't just the ghost gun angle — it's the statutory overreach question. If the ATF can redefine "firearm" to include precursor parts, what stops them from redefining other terms in the GCA to expand their reach elsewhere. That's the thread worth watching. Anyone here built a firearm from an 80% or from scratch — and has the 2022 rule changed how you think about that project or what parts you source? Read the full article in The Handbook → | By Steve Duskett

CWD has quietly redrawn the Wisconsin deer hunting map, and if you're planning a trip across the border this fall, the baiting rules are the first thing you need to sort out — before you book anything. "As of November 14, 2025, baiting deer was prohibited in 60 of Wisconsin's 72 counties and legal in only 12." That's not a typo — 60 out of 72. If you grew up hunting Wisconsin-style with a bait pile and a blind, that approach is now illegal across most of the state. Worth knowing before you load up the truck with corn. "If additional CWD cases are confirmed during an active ban, the clock resets — extending the ban for another two to three years." This is the part that really grinds on hunters who've been waiting out a ban. One new positive in a county that was close to clearing, and you're starting over. That reset provision means a lot of these counties aren't getting out from under it anytime soon. "Hunters may bring whole carcasses or parts harvested in CWD-affected counties into Wisconsin, provided the carcass or non-exempt parts are delivered to a licensed taxidermist or meat processor within 72 hours of registering a Wisconsin deer." The 72-hour window on carcass movement catches people off guard — especially if you're hunting far from home and not heading straight back. The exempt parts list (deboned meat, quarters with no spinal column, antlers with no tissue attached) is worth memorizing now rather than standing in a parking lot trying to read regulations on your phone. For anyone who's hunted Wisconsin in the last few seasons — how have you adjusted your setup now that baiting is off the table in your county? Stands over scrapes, food plots, something else? Read the full article in The Handbook → | By The Boise Gun Club Team

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