Remington's 2007 Conservation Gun Of The Year...

Yes. Bowl me off my pins with a feather duster. A New York City newspaper mentioning, of all things, a firearm, and not weeping or teeth gnashing.

October 29, 2006 -- "UPLAND bird hunt ers and collectors have a rare oppor tunity to purchase what may become a highly-sought-after shotgun and, at the same time, help restore critical grouse and woodcock habitat.

In partnership with the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS), Remington has unveil its 2007 Conservation Gun of the Year, the Premier Over & Under RGS in 20-gauge.

This limited-production, collectible offering will be available for one year only. During this time, Remington will donate a portion from each sale of this special-edition shotgun to RGS in support of its long-standing efforts to restore and maintain habitat for ruffed grouse, American woodcock, songbirds and other forest wildlife.

This solidly built, three-inch chambered 20-gauge features a low-profile, machined-steel receiver; single-selective trigger; polished blued barrels; premium walnut English straight-grip stock and hunting-style Schnabeled fore-end featuring detailed cut checkering and satin oil finish; and a 26-inch barrel with 7mm rib, ivory front and steel mid beads and solid barrel filets. This field-ready gun comes equipped with five flush ProBore choke tubes (Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Light Modified, Modified and Full). Protective hard case is included.

Adding to the collectibility of this field gun is the distinctive black finished receiver, emblazoned on each side of the receiver with the RGS logo and Remington script R logo on the frame bottom, both in gold.

Speaking on behalf of the Ruffed Grouse Society, executive director Mike Zagata said, "We are pleased that Remington has recognized RGS with their first Conservation Gun of the Year. Partnerships with Corporate Sponsors, like Remington, enable us to supplement our existing educational programs and restore or create additional habitat for grouse, woodcock and other early-forest wildlife."

The Remington Premier Over and Under RGS shotgun in 20-gauge will be available for one year only at a suggested price of $2,065.

Established in 1961, the Ruffed Grouse Society is an international wildlife conservation organization dedicated to promoting conditions suitable for ruffed grouse, American woodcock and related wildlife to sustain our sport hunting tradition and outdoor heritage. For more information, visit www.ruffedgrousesociety.org."