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— TOP STORY —
The Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatUS) is warning Florida boaters of a last-minute amendment snuck in under the radar to be attached to a piece of pending Fish and Wildlife legislation in the Florida House of Representatives and Senate could throw out a statewide effort to develop consistent and rational anchoring options for cruising boaters and severely impact anchoring in some of the most important areas along Florida's coasts. The national boating advocacy group, with over 100,000 members in the Sunshine state, is urging boaters and the boating industry to speak up now against the "Margolis/Gonzalez Amendment" by contacting their legislators now. | For More...
— BOATING —
— CONSERVATION —
Volunteers will have an opportunity this summer to spend their vacations working as aquatic garbage collectors - cleaning up, learning about and exploring 90 miles of the Big Sioux River between Sioux Falls, S.D., and Westfield, Iowa, from July 12 to 19. | For More...
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Habitat Restoration Programs Pump $327.7 Million into Local Economies
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Tuesday that a peer-reviewed analysis finds that the agency's habitat restoration programs created more than 3,900 jobs in Fiscal Year 2011, generating a total economic stimulus of $327.6 million. | For More...
— ENFORCEMENT —
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) will honor and remember its conservation officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on May 15 at MDWFP headquarters in Jackson. | For More...
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division agents cited Anthony J. Lewis, 40, for alleged turkey hunting and trespassing charges on April 19 in Union Parish. | For More...
— EVENTS —
— FISHERIES —
After a brief delay, New Hampshire stocking trucks are ready to get rolling in late April. New Hampshire hatcheries have nearly 1 million catchable-size trout ready for this season. | For More...
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife will be stocking steelhead trout in the Vermilion River Friday, April 25, 2014 at 10 a.m. | For More...
— GEAR —
— HUNTING —
The deadline for entering the New Hampshire moose hunt lottery is May 30, 2014. The cost to enter is $15 for residents and $25 for non-residents. | For More...
From late April through early June, the Utah DWR will train new Hunter Education instructors at classes in Clinton and Lehi. Participants should not be concerned if they don't have any teaching experience. | For More...
— INDUSTRY —
Inspired by the continued success of the MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup and its impact on his hometown of Columbia and the shooting industry, Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, Inc., has pledged a $65,000 cash donation for the 2014 NRA Bianchi Cup. | For More...
— JOBS, JOBS, JOBS —
The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) seeks a Western States Coordinator to co-manage the state sportsmen's caucus effort organized under the National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses (NASC) and the Governors Sportsmen's Caucus (GSC) programs for the Western Region of the United States. | For More...
— NEW PRODUCTS —
Hatsan is releasing its highly innovative QuietEnergy Technology on select airgun models to reduce noise without affecting the airgun's muzzle velocity or accuracy. QuietEnergy Technology is available for .177, .22, and .25 calibers of the Galatian, BT65, AT44-10 Long, and AT44-10S airgun models. | For More...
— NRA SHOW —
Outdoor Channel is a sponsor of the National Rifle Association's (NRA) Annual Meetings & Exhibits, taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 25th- April 27th. A collection of the network's celebrities will be on hand at the event to chat with fans, sign autographs and answer questions at the Outdoor Channel booth #3259. | For More...
Sportsman Channel is bringing in the big guns for the 143rd Annual NRA Meeting & Exhibits with appearances by "The Gunny" R. Lee Ermey, Brian "Pig Man" Quaca, Melissa Bachman, Matt Hughes and others to headline the network's stage (#7455) April 25-27, 2014 in Indianapolis. | For More...
Gary Mol's Bullet Bunker, a system that stops - and contains - bullets shot at it, is showcasing its New Generation designs at the one hundred forty third NRA Meeting & Exhibits April 25-27 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Those designs include Ted Nugent's own custom bullet bunker. | For More...
Galco Gunleather is excited to announce book signings and appearances at the 2014 NRA Annual Meetings in Indianapolis, all in Galco's booth #5464. | For More...
— OPTICS —
Bushnell has introduced the new Bushnell Elite Tactical 1-Mile ARC laser range finder. With seven power magnification, ranging capabilities out to one mile and a host of valuable features, this unit is built for professional and long-range marksmen. | For More...
— PARTNERSHIPS —
Hunter Safety System has announced a partnership with ScoutLook. HSS will utilize all of ScoutLook's proven digital media platforms, which include website, apps, e-newsletter, Facebook, and "Shot of the Week" video series, to inform hunters about the importance of treestand safety. | For More...
— PHILANTHROPY —
— POLITICS —
On Saturday, May 17, there will be a Gun Owner Campaign Workshop in Syracuse, New York. The workshop is designed to teach gun owners how to manage or contribute to a winning political campaign. | For More...
— RECREATION —
Celebrate spring at Indiana's 24 state parks and eight reservoirs during Welcome Back Weekend, May 2-4. | For More...
— REGULATION —
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers and retail minnow dealers that although the requirement for state-licensed bait retailers to provide customers with receipts upon purchasing live minnows was recently removed, all other regulations with respect to minnow use continue to be enforced. | For More...
— SHOOTING COMPETITIONS —
— STATES —
After more than 50 years, the lease agreement between the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) and the landowners of the Wolf Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) will be terminated on mutual terms. | For More...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold six public workshops in April and May to discuss management of black bears in the eastern portion of the Florida Panhandle and how citizens can get involved. | For More...
Outdoor Indiana magazine's May-June issue features a removable eight-page booklet on O'Bannon Woods State Park. | For More...
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds woodcock hunters to add a free woodcock stamp, which automatically registers woodcock hunters with the Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP), to their base license this year. | For More...
The Iowa DNR will hold the 2014 spring auction on May 10, at Pioneer Livestock Pavilion on the Iowa State Fairgrounds, in Des Moines. | For More...
— TELEVISION —
This week's episode of Amazing America with Sarah Palin, showcases the intense and often dangerous training U.S. military and law enforcement personnel endure in order to protect and serve America. | For More...
World Fishing Network, the leading entertainment destination and digital resource for anglers throughout North America, is entering the last days of its free preview to cable, satellite and telco subscribers in the U.S. and Canada. | For More...
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