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Team LeBlanc/Matherne Wins IFA Redfish Tour Event at Empire, LA
Jason LeBlanc, of Marrero, La., and Kory Matherne, of Harvey, La., weighed a two-redfish limit that totaled 17.04 pounds to win the first regular-season event for the Louisiana Division of the IFA Redfish Tour presented by Cabela’s on May 17 at Empire, La.
The duo, which claimed a third-place finish last season in the IFA event at Grand Isle, La., reported beautiful fishing conditions as they targeted redfish around the Lafitte (La.) area. Taking advantage of the water conditions, the team sight fished with Berkley Gulp! baits to secure their winning fish.
“I think we did an...
Browning Releases Non-Typical Stag Knives
The new Non-Typical Stag Knives from Browning are a perfect combination of elegance and function. Featuring a genuine stag handle, skinner and drop point fixed blade versions of the knife are available for 2014.
Both versions of the Non-Typical Stage Knives feature a 2-7/8” hidden tang blade made of 9Cr18MoV stainless steel. Each knife is supplied with a top grain leather sheath.
Among the most attractive and useful working blades Browning has ever offered, these new hunting knives were designed by hunting guide Russ Kommer.
Suggested Retail value for both models...
Bushnell Combines Dependability and Affordability in New Trophy Cam Essential
Bushnell, an industry leader in high performance sports optics for 65 years and a market leader in the trail camera industry, has introduced the Trophy Cam Essential. With a one-year battery life and fast trigger speed, the Trophy Cam Essential might be the most affordable and dependable scouting tool on the market.
The Trophy Cam Essential was designed for the hunter who demands performance and reliability at an exceptional value. Featuring 32 low-glow LEDs, a
...Keith Warren Highlights Whitetail Research this Week on Deer & Wildlife Stories
On this week’s episode of Deer & Wildlife Stories television program, award-winning outdoor television producer and big game hunter Keith Warren airs a special show that highlights the all-new whitetail deer research program at Texas Tech University. The potential positive impact of this new research could help combat deadly diseases which are having devastating effects on deer herds across the country.
The show airs this week on the Pursuit Channel, and is available online 24/7 at www.highroadhunting.com
Thanks to funding spearheaded by...
Flying Arrow Archery Selects StarkGrowth as Partner for Marketing and Brand Development
FLYING ARROW ARCHERY, LLC selects StarkGrowth as its public relations and marketing agency of record, effective immediately.
“We look forward to expanding our brand presence in the marketplace through our new partnership with StarkGrowth,” said Chris Rager, President of Flying Arrow Archery, LLC. “Flying Arrow Archery is thrilled to include StarkGrowth as part of our team.”
Flying Arrow will be tasking StarkGrowth with its media buying, public relations and strategic branding along with development of new sales opportunities.
“StarkGrowth is humbled and honored to be...
Governor’s Fishing Opener Highlights Minnesota’s Outdoor Heritage
There may be no other state that relies on the economic power of fishing as much as Minnesota. That’s just one reason why the spectacle of the annual fishing opener involves the Governor and other dignitaries.
Imagine the Governor of your state walking down the dock bundled up against 35-degree cold. Despite the fact that the clock is about to strike midnight, the Governor is going fishing. The entire area, both docks and boats on the water, is crowded with media. Radio reporters, TV show hosts, and writers of all makes and models are there to cover the event. In fact, during the...
The Pope & Young Club Surpasses 100,000 Entries into Records Program
The Pope & Young Club Records Program has now collected and cataloged data on over 100,000 entries of 29 North American big game species. Information collected by this program is a vital scientific resource for species conservation and bowhunting. With an estimated three million pieces of data, the Records Program provides a powerful tool for researchers and is also a testimonial to the success of the North American Wildlife Conservation Model and the bowhunters role in it.
The Pope & Young Club Records Program honors wildlife management and recognizes the vital role of the...
Hunter Ed Course Approved for Mississippi Online Hunter Education
Hunter Ed Course continues to expand its nationwide footprint with its recent approval as an official online hunter safety course offering by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Mississippi Hunter Ed Course can be purchased at www.HunterEdCourse.com/state/Mississippi.
All hunters in Mississippi, born on or after January 1, 1972 are required to complete an official hunter education course before purchasing a hunting license.
Hunter Ed Course provides Mississippi hunters with affordable hunter education for only $13; the lowest priced narrated online official hunter...
Redington Introduces Fly Fishing Team
Redington, maker of performance fly rods, reels, waders, apparel and accessories, is pleased to welcome four members to Team Redington. The diverse group of athlete-anglers combine a passion for fly fishing with adventurous outdoor lifestyles to provide inspiration for the brand and introduce new people to the sport.
“Redington is passionate about connecting more people to the sport of fly fishing,” says Redington marketing manager, Kirsten Ashmore. “Team Redington has been, and will be, carefully selected to include ‘non-traditional’...
Rob Pincus Releases Sixth Book “Defend Yourself”
Rob Pincus, owner of I.C.E. Training Company and the developer of the Combat Focus Shooting Program has released his sixth book, “Defend Yourself: A Comprehensive Plan for the Armed Homeowner” published by Gun Digest Books.
Written for the millions of gun owners who have purchased firearms for home defense and protection, “Defend Yourself” guides readers through planning for, training for and, ultimately, defending themselves and their families from a violent threat inside the home. Pincus gives readers they tools they need to assess and respond to sudden home emergencies with...
Gold Tip’s Levi Morgan Wins First Leg of IBO Triple Crown
Gold Tip shooter, Levi Morgan, came out swinging for the fence on Day 1 of first leg in the race for the IBO Triple Crown and never looked back. On the long, difficult course that gave many of the world’s best archers absolute fits, Morgan ended the tournament, held in Bedford, Indiana, with a final score of 417; he was +21 on the weekend. Fellow Gold Tip shooter and 2013 IBO Shooter of the Year, Joseph Goza, who’s been hot all season, locked onto second position, coming in 5 points behind Morgan, with a 412; Goza was +18 on the weekend. Morgan was shooting Gold Tip’s Series 22...
Oregon Elk Habitat to Get Upgrade Thanks to RMEF Grants
Grants totaling $265,000 provided by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will fund 20 different habitat enhancement projects in 14 different counties in the state of Oregon.
The 2014 grants will positively affect a combined 11,020 acres in Benton, Crook, Curry, Douglas, Grant, Harney, Jackson, Josephine, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Morrow, Union and Wallowa Counties.
“These grants will fund noxious weed treatments, prescribed burning, seeding and planting, meadow restoration, forest thinning and other projects designed to improve forage for elk, deer and a wide variety of other wildlife...
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Duke Cannon is filling the large gap in men’s grooming left by brands targeting insecure teenage boys, female brands pretending to be “for men”, and über-premium brands. Those left behind: mainstream American males. These are guys who work hard, grill meat and watch ESPN. They want high-quality products that neither embarrass them, nor cost a fortune.
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This Week on Gun Guy Radio – Concealed Carry Holster Mashup
If you’re a gun guy then you need a good holster. Even if you do not carry at all times a holster is an indispensable On Episode 119 of Gun Guy Radio, two innovative but different holster designers join Jake to discuss their philosophy on holster making and concealed carry. First, Shawn Nabywaniec of Sentry Gunleather in Tampa Bay, Florida talks with Jake about the evolution of his company from primarily a manufacturer of leather holsters to inside the waistband Kydex holsters. Although Shawn concedes that leather has an element of...
Team Easton Wins at Colombia World Cup
Team Easton shooters continue to set the standard for performance after another complete Gold Medal sweep on the 2014 Archery World Cup circuit. The just-completed event in Medellin, Columbia shows the continuing domination of X10 arrows in both compound and recurve competition. Korean earned the lion’s share of the recurve medals, taking five of the six individual titles using Easton X10.
Easton Chairman, Greg Easton, states, “It was incredible to see the boost that the World Cup has brought to the highest levels...
Tune in to Ranger Boats’ Prime Time Tuesday on Pursuit Channel
On Tuesday evenings, Pursuit Channel airs six fishing shows back to back during Ranger Boats' Prime Time Tuesday. Tune in starting at 8 p.m. EST and get your fishing fix for an exciting two and a half hours of television.
Ranger Boats' Prime Time Tuesday (EST):
8 p.m., Federation Angler TV - This week the guys will be fishing the NBAANational Championship at Kentucky Lake
8:30 p.m., Bob Redfern's Outdoor Magazine - This week Bob is on his first fishing trip to the Island of Bermuda, and he will be joined on board the Mako charter boat by Captain Wade Lober of Ocean City, Maryland.
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Advancements from Bohning Archery for the Traditional Market
Advancements in dipping & cresting brought to you by Bohning Archery! New for 2014 are the Bohning Professional Cresting Kit & the Dip Kit.
In the past Bohning has brought you cresters, but none on the market come close to competing with the new Professional Crester. Many improvements have been made to ensure this new crester is the top of the line custom archery tool to decorate your arrows the traditional way. It offers variable speed, 220-440 RPM range on 5/16” shafts, for the perfect rotational speed every time. Features also include: flip-down reversible pattern rest (English...
Maine Records Increase in Bear Complaints with Hunting Vote Looming
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW) issued a warning earlier this month, advising residents that black bear complaints are on the rise. Efforts to control an increasing bear population are now on thin ice thanks to an upcoming referendum that seeks to ban several hunting methods.
“Maine has a large bear population, and this time of year after emerging from their winter dens, hungry bears are out looking for food,” said IFW black bear biologist Jen Vashon said in a...
Ducks Unlimited Appoints New Chief Information Officer
Ducks Unlimited (DU) announced today that it has appointed Govan S. Hornor as its Chief Information Officer. Hornor, a Helena, Ark., native and long-time Memphis resident, will oversee all information technology and communications systems operations for the organization and will also serve as a member of DU's senior executive team.
"Govan brings an incredible portfolio of success to DU, as well as a wealth of talent and innovative thinking," said DU CEO Dale Hall. "This is critical today, as technology can help us accomplish our conservation mission more efficiently and better serve our...
ProGrade Ammunition $100 Gift Certificate Giveaway Now Live on Facebook
Through a Simple, Quick Entry, You Could Win a $100 ProGrade Gift Certificate
Going on now through Memorial Day, Facebook fans of ProGrade Ammunition have the chance to win a $100 ProGrade Gift Certificate direct from the ammo manufacturer. All fans need to do is 'like' the ProGrade Facebook page, and enter the contest via the contest link. Plus, the more fans share the contest with friends,...