OutdoorHub
Rare Megamouth Shark Caught in Japan
More than 1,500 people gathered outside the Marine Science Museum in Shizuoka, Japan last week to see a necropsy on a rare megamouth shark. According to WPTV, the fish was caught last month at a depth of about 2,600 feet. It is not known how the shark was captured.
Experts said it marked a rare opportunity for a megamouth shark to be extensively stuided. There have only been 58 previous sightings of the species since it was discovered in 1976, and only three have been...
Pronghorn Populations Struggling in Face of Human Development
Deer, elk, and even moose have adapted to jump over low fences, but the simple barriers remain a seemingly insurmountable challenge for pronghorn. According to the Star-Tribune, researchers at the University of Wyoming are currently in the middle of a three-year study to determine why the state's pronghorn population is dwindling. The problem is not restricted to Wyoming---states like Arizona are also seeing declines. Researchers...
Volunteers Donate Skills to Restore Wildlife Habitat and Trails at Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve
Project spearheaded by Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s conservation-focused “Work Boots on the Ground” program
A community-wide conservation effort to help restore the wildlife and recreational coastal wetlands of Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve in Huntington Beach, California, made big strides this month with a generous display of commitment by more than 100 volunteers who came out on Sunday, May 4 to support another Union Sportsmen Alliance Work Boots on the Ground project.
All-volunteer work crews, made up of skilled union trade workers and both adults and youth from the...
Western College Shootout Coming to Clear Lake
Clear Lake could present another slugfest for the college competitors fishing in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Western Conference Regional, May 15-16.
On the first day of last year’s regional at Clear Lake, the Oregon State University team of Zach MacDonald and Ryan Sparks broke the one-day record for the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series with a five-fish limit weighing 29 pounds, 7 ounces, but five minutes later Robert “Bo” Harkins and Michael Braswell of Chico State topped their mark by weighing in a 32-7 limit. However, MacDonald and Sparks won the tournament the next day...
American Motorcyclist Association Calls for Overhaul of Failed Renewable Fuel Standard
The federal government's Renewable Fuel Standard is a failed strategy that must be completely reconsidered and restructured, Wayne Allard, vice president of government relations for the American Motorcyclist Association, said Wednesday.
Allard's remarks came during the National Renewable Fuel Standard "Day of Action," organized to urge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to maintain its proposed 2014 renewable volume obligation and for Congress to take up legislative reform that would permanently address the problems inherent in the current RFS.
"The RFS is not working for Americans...
2014 AMSOIL GNCC Series Returns to the Legendary Loretta Lynn Ranch this Weekend
This weekend, May 10 and 11, the 2014 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Maxxis, an AMA National Championship, makes its return to the legendary Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee for the 33rd running of the Parts Unlimited Loretta Lynn's GNCC. With a three-race winning streak behind him, Chris Borich heads into the sixth round of the 13-race championship this Saturday with a commanding points lead over the XC1 Pro ATV class.
Team Maxxis' Borich has captured four of the first five victories this season, with an additional third place finish at the second...
Glock Announces Sponsorship of the Blade-Tech 2014 USPSA Area 1 Championship
Glock, USA is excited to be a part of the Blade-Tech 2014 USPSA Area 1 Championship as the Production Division sponsor. Glock is the leading global manufacturer of pistols, which are precisely engineered to meet the demanding specifications of not only military and law enforcement agencies but that of competitors within the shooting sports. Glock pistols have remained the number one choice among Production Division shooters for many years.
On May 16th-18th, 2014, the Blade-Tech USPSA Area 1 Championship is being held in Benton City, WA at the Rattlesnake Mountain Shooting Facility. This...
MGM Announces Open Div Sponsorship for the Blade-Tech 2014 USPSA Area 1 Championship
MGM Targets is excited to be a part of the Blade-Tech 2014 USPSA Area 1 Championship as the Open Division sponsor. MGM Targets are designed and built in American with only the highest quality components and steel, making MGM the number one portable steel target manufacturer in the U.S. In addition to supporting the match this year MGM is facilitating a fund raising opportunity to provide junior shooters with scholarships to the MGM Jr. Camp this summer in Parma ID.
On May 16th-18th, 2014, the Blade-Tech USPSA Area 1 Championship is being held in Benton City, WA at the Rattlesnake Mountain...
Fish Fall from the Sky in Sri Lankan Village
Residents of a small village in Sri Lanka's Chilaw district scrambled about with pots and buckets on Monday, picking up live fish that fell out of the sky. According to the BBC, villagers first reported hearing loud smacking noises and impacts on their roads and houses. On closer inspection, the village was found to be covered in small, yet edible fish. People lined up along roads leading into the village, picking up the fish and depositing them in water-filled buckets. For many residents, the...
This Week on MOJO TV – Dropping Dogs from East Texas to New Mexico
The hunt starts off in East Texas with Byron South and his MOJO signature series Double Trouble Predator Call. After a few brushes with some coyotes we go to Farmington, NM to hunt with Song dog-Syndicate’s Rachelle Frasure.
Watch the preview:
http://youtu.be/PxSfTmkbmtk
The new episode, “DROPPING DOGS FROM EAST TEXAS TO NEW MEXIC0," will premiere this Saturday (5/10) at 6/5c on the Sportsman Channel....
Bipartisan Vote Supports Sportsmen’s Call for Transparency in Environmental Litigation
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan bill to publish details on lawsuits lost or settled by federal agencies that must pay the private legal fees of the other side.
The Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act, H.R. 2919 - which passed the House on May 6 by voice vote with support of both Democrats and Republicans - would create an online public database of court cases against the U.S. government. Agencies do not keep usable data on cases brought against them according to investigations by the Government Accounting Office. H.R. 2919 would provide a common base of...
Midwest Gun Works Official Distributor of the New Ares Defense SCR Rifle
Midwest Gun Works Inc., (MGW), a one-stop shop for firearms parts, accessories and gunsmithing services, proudly announces that MGW will be distributing the new 100% USA Made ARES Defense Sport Configurable Rifle (SCR). This latest innovation from an industry leader uses advanced patented firearms technologies; the SCR gives tactical, sport and competitive shooters a robust, multi-caliber platform that is designed for optimal configuration. The SCR accepts most Modern Sporting Rifle accessories and parts including magazines, barrels, bolts,...
Flextone Game Calls Holds 2014 World Turkey Hunting Championship
The 2014 Flextone Game Calls World Turkey Hunting Championship has proven to be a huge success.
The second annual event took place in La Cygne, Kansas, April 14-17, bringing together the best of the best to compete in the richest turkey-hunting tournament in the world for more than $50,000 in cash and prizes.
As the four-day event came to an end, Team Outdoor Edge was named the World Turkey Hunting Champion for the second consecutive year. Team Head Hunters finished second and Team Outtech rounded out the money winners with their third-place finish.
WTHC founder Bobby Pinson refers to...
Wonderful Detroit River Walleye
I felt just the slightest tick on the end of my line and when I set the hook, I thought, for a moment, that I’d hooked a log. But the line came alive and the next thing you know I was calling for a net. Gerry Gostenik responded and I slid a giant walleye into it.
“I’d say eight pounds, maybe more.”
“At least eight,” Gostenik responded.
I suggested we let her go, but Gostenik said I should but her in the livewell in case we caught another like her and we could make that photo of one in each hand. OK.
Thirty minutes later, Gostenik brought up a fish that was her twin, if...
Summit Crush Series Stoop Hang-on Treestand
The Summit Crush Series Stoop Hang-On Treestand is designed to give you plenty of room to stand and maneuver, but its frame folds down into a smaller profile for easy transport.
The Stoop comes complete with a four-point safety harness, RapidClimb Stirrups and all the necessary pads, hardware ropes and straps. A padded seat provides you with lasting comfort during those long hours while you’re waiting for the big one to appear.
The Stoop is part of Summit’s Crush Series – the official treestands of the ...
Team Republican Wins “Top Gun” Title at Annual Congressional Shoot-out
Nearly 30 members of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (CSC) put partisanship aside yesterday to enjoy a friendly competition shooting rounds of trap, skeet and sporting clays. The CSC Republican team of marksmen outdueled their Democratic counterparts at the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation's (CSF) Congressional Shoot-Out held at the Prince George's County Trap and Skeet Center in Glenn Dale, Maryland.
"The bipartisan members of the CSC are committed to protecting and advancing hunting, angling, recreational shooting and trapping in the halls of Congress. This event shows that...
Comm2A Wins Second Amendment Case
In a case brought by Commonwealth Second Amendment, Inc. (Comm2A) on behalf of two individual plaintiffs, a U.S. District Court Judge has ruled unconstitutional the application of a Massachusetts law barring persons with convictions for simple drug possession from obtaining a License to Carry firearms when their convictions occurred out of state. In his 14 page decision Judge Richard Sterns ruled that the law infringed upon the plaintiffs' Second Amendment right to possess firearms in their home for purposes of self-defense and the right to maintain proficiency in their use. While those inside...
Otis Restructures Sales Force, Looks to Hire Sales Managers
Otis Technology announced a restructuring of the sales team for the sporting goods channel of their gun care products.
The sales team will now be a field-based, regionally managed team. The Regional Sales Managers will be based in their territories to allow for increased customer responsiveness and proximity to key customers. They will be responsible for all sporting goods business within their territories as well as closely managing their respective independent rep agencies.
The three regions are defined as East, Central, and West. Michelle Bertocchi has been named the Western Regional...
Isobrite Lights up the Front Cover of the Herrington Catalog with its T100 Tritium Watches
ArmourLite is proud to announce that its Isobrite branded T100 Tritium watches are being featured on the front cover of the latest edition of the prestigious Herrington Catalog. Isobrite continues to outshine the competition with T100 tritium illumination, four-times brighter than standard tritium watches. Since their introduction, outdoor enthusiasts have reveled in the quality, innovation and rugged reliability the ArmourLite and Isobrite watches provide.
Herrington Catalog clients are discerning consumers who trust the catalog's legacy for...
Project Healing Waters Honors our Nation’s Disbaled Veterans on Armed Forces Day
Join us on May 17 in Palmetto, Florida, on Armed Forces Day in support of the Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Deep South Region’s 4th Annual Outing to honor disabled veterans in our region and the Veterans Administration hospitals who serve them.
Three local organizations -- Project Healing Waters, the Bradenton Yacht Club, and the Crosthwait Memorial Fishing Tournament --...