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Video: Anglers Deliver Pups from Pregnant Hammerhead Shark
A group of anglers in Venice, Florida found themselves acting as midwives earlier this month when they helped a pregnant shark deliver over 20 pups. According to WFLA, the anglers were fishing off a pier when they hooked a large female hammerhead. When they brought the shark closer to shore, the anglers' exhilaration quickly turned to concern when they noticed that the fish was badly injured. A large bite mark could be seen on the hammerhead's side, likely inflicted by another shark. More importantly,...
Video: Kayak Fishermen Reel in Giant Black Drum
Captain Dave Lusk of Salt Minded Fishing Charters recently uploaded a video of him and Matt Lusk catching some impressive black drum near North Carolina's Cape Hatteras earlier this month. The black drum are commonplace along Atlantic Coast and in Gulf waters and a favorite of many anglers. The fish have a reputation for being as heavy as a sunken log---which can make catching them on a kayak quite the challenge. Black drum are also excellent fighters.
http://youtu.be/HNpAPjIl0hY...
Japan Sees Rising Number of Female Hunters
Over the last four decades, the number of hunters in Japan has dwindled by more than 50 percent. However, more and more Japanese women are stepping into a traditionally male-dominated activity. In Japanese they are called kari-gaaru, or hunting girls. According to the Japan Times, more and more young women are becoming interested in hunting due to an overpopulation of wild game like sika deer and wild boar. Large numbers of these...
Partners Across the U.S. Celebrate Annual Endangered Species Day
The 9th annual national Endangered Species Day will be celebrated on May 16, 2014, with special events and programs that recognize our nation’s efforts to conserve and protect America’s most imperiled species.
“As Americans, we can be incredibly proud of our promise to keep species from going extinct,” said Leda Huta, Executive Director of the Endangered Species Coalition, primary sponsor of Endangered Species Day. “The Endangered Species Act has been more than *99 percent *successful at preventing extinction. That is quite a track record, and Endangered Species Day is a chance...
The Outdoor Option Travels to Colorado this Week on Pursuit Channel
What happens when you mix together the beautiful mountains of Colorado, country music star Kristy Lee Cook, and The Outdoor Option team? Pure magic. Rocky Mountain Elk can be elusive, but the team comes together on this exciting adventure.
Kristy is in the thick of things, and has a spirited competition with Danny. Who will come home happy? The former American Idol contestant or the former All-State quarterback? The ending will surprise you, making this a Rocky Mountain high for everyone.
Watch the new episode of The Outdoor Option this week on the Pursuit Channel:
Monday, May 12...
EPA Announces $3.6 Million in Environmental Job Training Grants to Provide Unemployed Residents with Job Opportunities Cleaning Up and Reducing Pollution Nationwide
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy today, on a press call with Joe Carbone, President of the Workplace, Inc. in Bridgeport, Conn., and Jason Wimmer, City of Durham, N.C., announced the selection of 18 grantees for the award of approximately $3.6 million through the Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training (EWDJT) program. The grants fund training programs in local nonprofit organizations, community colleges, cities, states, tribes, and counties that provide unemployed and under-employed, including veterans, minority, and predominately low income...
Leupold Adds Social Media Expert to Marketing Staff
Leupold has added Wendy Cunningham to its marketing staff, bringing additional expertise to the optics authority’s social media efforts.
Cunningham brings a wide variety of experience in the shooting and hunting industry to Leupold. Before she launched her own marketing and graphics firm focused on outdoor recreation, Cunningham was a traditional and new media graphic designer for the National Rifle Association’s National Firearms Museum.
In addition, Cunningham managed the museum’s social media efforts and campaigns, including cohosting several “Curator’s Corner” videos...
“Clean Boats, Clean Tournaments” Training DVD Helps Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers
A new video produced by Wisconsin Sea Grant offers complementary views of exciting fishing tournament action along with the invitation to keep them aquatic-invasive-species-free. The 10- minute video provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a boat-washing station and works to educate fishing event organizers and anglers with the Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! ® Clean Drain Dry message.
“Clean Boats, Clean Tournaments”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZdAUUy7jT0
acknowledges that fishing tournaments can run the risk of spreading Eurasian milfoil, zebra/quagga mussels...
Caffi Wins Walmart Bass Fishing League Northeast Division Event on the Potomac River
Matthew Caffi of Fairfax, Va., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 19 pounds, 10 ounces Saturday to win the first Walmart Bass Fishing League Northeast Division tournament of 2014 on the Potomac River. For his victory, Caffi earned $4,695.
“I’m from the area and I’ve been catching them pretty good lately on reaction baits,” said Caffi, who earned his first BFL victory. “I sat on one of my best spots for about three hours in the morning, but I didn’t get one keeper. So, at about 10 o’clock I made a move to a little area I know where I thought the bass might be coming in to...
At BOWTECH We Don’t Do Ordinary, and with Fuel We Don’t Do Average
BOWTECH Archery, the industry leader in archery innovation, is proving again that “ordinary” is not an option. Introducing Fuel, an incredibly adjustable bow perfect for archers of all ages, sizes and skill levels.
“We’ve always said that we don’t do ordinary, and our new bow, Fuel, is anything but average,” said Jeff Suiter of BOWTECH Marketing. “We’ve created a bow that is easily adjustable and features our industry-leading Binary Cam System for the very best in performance. This Fuel will create a burning desire to get in the field this fall and bag a...
Apply Now to Hunt Elk in Minnesota
Hunters have until Friday, June 13, to apply for one of nine elk licenses offered this year by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Hunters interested in applying for a license can find maps of the two hunting zones and other pertinent information on the DNR website at www.mndnr.gov/hunting/elk. Elk licenses will be available in Kittson County’s central and northeast zones, while the Grygla area will be closed to enable that area’s elk population to rebuild to goal levels.
“The number of hunting licenses available reflects...
Foster the Outdoors
You’re probably wondering right off what the photograph has to do with the title of this article. How can a young boy holding the ears of a dead doe have anything to do with conservation and preservation? And to be honest, I think many of you reading this probably already know the answer. But for those who don’t, I’m going to give this explanation my best shot.
You see, the boy holding that dead deer is one of the few youngsters I’ve ever watched grow into his own as an outdoorsman. It’s been from a distance, mind you, but his father and my own are good friends and his brothers...
Minnesota’s Statewide Bass Season Opens May 24
Anglers can catch and keep bass starting Saturday, May 24. Anglers can generally keep six largemouth and smallmouth bass combined. A guide to telling the difference between the two can be found on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website at www.mndnr.gov/fish/bass.
Some bodies of water have special regulations for bass. To find special regulations, use the DNR LakeFinder function at the Fish Minnesota site, www.mndnr.gov/fishmn. To buy a fishing license, visit any DNR license agent, buy...
Record Grizzly Ignites Questions about Trophy Categories
News traveled fast when conservationists learned the largest grizzly bear ever taken by a hunter had been entered into Boone and Crockett records. Nearly as quickly, however, came questions about why grizzlies are distinguished from Alaska brown bears. After all, aren't these technically the same species?
The Boone and Crockett Club announced the new record grizzly on May 5.
Soon after, an Anchorage, Alaska, newspaper headline chided, "Giant Grizzly is One for Some Record Books, But Not Alaska's."...
Ice Breakup Leaves Caribou Stranded in Porcupine River
The spring breakup is already underway in Alaska's Porcupine River and it caught one herd of caribou by surprise. According to the CBC, a local resident recorded video of the animals trapped on fast moving ice floes as they drifted near shore. River watch teams from the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management also sighted several animals waiting patiently on their temporary rafts.
“Basically, this time of year the porcupine caribou herd is...
Bob Redfern’s Outdoor Magazine Head to the Fork for Quail and Duck
It's time for a little quail and duck hunting action at our Chevy Destination this week at The Fork Farm and Stables in North Carolina. The Fork is a hunter's paradise for those who love the rush of a great quail or duck hunt. If you haven't shot in a while, you can also warm up a little on their incredible sporting clays range.
Bob's wingman and host this week is Jim Cogdell, owner of the Fork and Chairman of the North Carolina Wildlife Commission. Bob and Jim will be in the field with Browning and on the range showcasing one of the best hunting destinations on the East Coast. This is a...
NSSF Rimfire Challenge at Old Fort Gun Club
Old Fort Gun Club hosted a NSSF Rimfire Challenge target-shooting competition April 26-27 that attracted 125 competitors in divisions for youth through seniors.
The Rimfire Challenge is a program of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry. NSSF Rimfire Challenge was developed to introduce newcomers to target shooting by providing individuals and families with a safe, fun and exciting first-time experience using .22-caliber handguns and rifles and steel targets. Formerly known as the Ruger
...Wildlife Alliance Director of Wildlife Programs, Nick Marx, Receives Prestigious Award
On May 6, 2014, the Royal Government of Cambodia awarded its prestigious Royal Order of Sahametrei to Wildlife Alliance’s Director of Wildlife Programs, Nick Marx. The ‘Royal Order of Sahametrei’ is given to distinguished individuals for providing outstanding services to the King and the people of Cambodia. This celebrated award recognizes Nick Marx’s exemplary contribution to the field of wildlife conservation. His tireless efforts have revolutionized the rescue, care and rehabilitation of wild animals in Cambodia.
Accepting the award on Tuesday, Nick Marx was deeply humbled and...
Project Healing Waters and Local Sponsors Host Disabled Veterans in Panama City
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing will be hosting a three day fishing trip for disabled active military service personnel and veterans together with Bobby McGill, USAF (ret), Counts Real Estate, and Sterling Resorts.
“It is only through the generosity of so many kind friends in the Panama City area that project healing waters is been able to do this for the third year in a row” - Ellen...
Deer & Deer Hunting Summer Issue Hunting Properties
Packed with information on food plots, nutrition and health, the summer issue of Deer & Deer Hunting – which hits newsstands everywhere on May 14 – will take a hunting property to the next level, enticing those healthier whitetails that every hunter dreams to tag.
A good property can make or break a hunting season, making proper maintenance and planning key to success. Inside the summer issue of Deer & Deer Hunting, readers will find information on forages to plant in late summer food plots that will provide great sustenance for deer, while keeping them closer to a designated...