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Working Rice Lands Worth $3.5 Billion of Managed Wetland Habitat
There’s no doubt that rice, waterfowl and wetland habitats work cohesively to form a perfect ecosystem, and a recently published report puts a monetary value on those existing rice lands. Authored by Ducks Unlimited scientists for The Rice Foundation, the study found that the cost of attempting to replace rice lands with natural wetland habitat would exceed $3.5 billion.
“I’ve been in the rice business for more than three decades, and know firsthand that rice agriculture is a multifunctional agro-ecosystem,” said DU President George Dunklin....
Toyota Texas Bass Classic Field Features Six Texas Pros
Two-time champion Keith Combs leads field of world’s best anglers to Lake Fork
Defending Toyota Texas Bass Classic Champion and Huntington native, Keith Combs, leads a stellar field of anglers set to take on Lake Fork next week for the world championship of bass fishing. Combs is joined by fellow Texas pros Todd Faircloth (Jasper), Shinichi Fukae (Palestine), Alton Jones (Lorena), 2008 TTBC Champion Kelly Jordan (Palestine) and Matt Reed (Madisonville).
“Texas is home to some of the best professional anglers and fisheries in the world,” said Tournament Director Lenny Francoeur....
New TFO Handgun Sight Models Released from TRUGLO
TRUGLO Inc., manufacturer of the world’s most advanced line of fiber-optic sights and accessories for the shooting sports industry introduces its newest additions to the BRITE-SITE TFO (Tritium/Fiber-Optic) family of handgun sights – the NEW! Glock 41/Glock 42 models. These new sights offer revolutionary innovation with TRUGLO’s patented combination of TFO (Tritium and Fiber-Optic) technology delivering an enhanced sight picture 24/7. Rapid target acquisition is achieved with TFO technology by utilizing existing ambient light to illuminate the sight picture during bright lighting...
MidwayUSA’s Brenda Potterfield Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Brenda Potterfield, of MidwayUSA, was recently presented with the very first NRA Women's Leadership Forum Lifetime Achievement Award at the 143rd NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Indianapolis, IN.
"It was an honor and privilege to present the inaugural NRA Women's Leadership Forum Lifetime Achievement Award to Brenda Potterfield, who has truly set the standard for exemplary leadership and philanthropy in support of the NRA and the Second Amendment," said Susan LaPierre, Co-Chair of the NRA Women's Leadership Forum. "As a business woman, hunter, wife, mother and advocate, Brenda has...
Marinated Catfish – Juicy New “Meat” Methods Reinvigorate Bait
Which steak would you take? An unseasoned slab of meat, or the same steak slathered with juicy flavors just before slapping it onto a sizzling grill?
On this point, it appears, catfish and humans agree. Among those whiskery Ictalurids, scent and taste are powerful enticements. So it stands to reason why catfish often prefer their meals pre- seasoned and spiced, as opposed to bites of bland and flavorless flesh.
At the recent Cabela’s King Kat national catfish tournament on the Missouri River near Jefferson City, elite catmen John...
National Study Investigates the Presence of Feral Swine in Vermont
Free-ranging feral swine are on the move and a new national study looks to see if they have entered Vermont. Already present in New Hampshire, this invasive species has become the most invasive and destructive large mammal species in North America and is an increasing threat to states in the Northeast.
APHIS Wildlife Services has received federal funds for $20 million to begin a collaborative, national feral swine management initiative with local, state and federal partners, including VT Wildlife Services, Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets, and Vermont Fish & Wildlife...
American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN) Announces New 3-Year Product/10-Year Sensor Warranty on All ThOR Thermal Weapon Scopes
American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN), makers of military, law enforcement, security and outdoor night vision, thermal and smart HD optics applications, are proud to announce a new product warranty program specifically for the ThOR thermal imaging weapon sight systems purchased after January 1, 2014. This warranty provides customers with extended assurance that every ATN ThOR sight is shipped free from any manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years and ten years on the uncooled thermal sensor array.
The ATN ThOR...
The Leopard Attack That Saved a Hunter’s Life
It’s not something Larry Bucher likes to talk about. In the years since he survived the violent attack of a wounded leopard, Bucher has shunned repeated interview requests from safari hunting’s media luminaries. But his reluctance to talk had nothing to do with emotional scars or psychological trauma. It’s because he was embarrassed---genuinely embarrassed.
Embarrassed, the Dallas Safari Club life-member and convention regular explained, because he knew better. Embarrassed because he had already been on 28 African safaris. Embarrassed because he had successfully hunted every...
Bass Pro Shops Go Outdoors’ Workshops and Activities Help Adults and Kids Make the Most of their Outdoor Adventures
For families who are looking to expand their outdoor adventures beyond the neighborhood park and pool, Bass Pro Shops free workshops and activities at their Go Outdoors event are the perfect place to learn the ropes and then gear up. The Go Outdoors event and sale, which will be held May 16-26 at Bass Pro Shops stores across the country*, offers how-to seminars, free giveaways, hot buys, and a chance to win an Ultimate Outdoors Giveaway.
During the Go Outdoors event the following free workshops, which are conducted by experts, will be held May...
ISDE Goes to Argentina; KTM Ready to Race with Its KTM Services 2014
The International Six Days Enduro, the oldest offroad competition on the FIM motorsports calendar breaks new ground this year when it travels to San Juan in Argentina from November 3-8, 2014. As always, KTM will be there as the event’s exclusive partner both ready to race and with its comprehensive KTM Services to both professional and passionate amateur riders.
The 2014 edition signals the ISDE’s return to South America for the first time since Mexico hosted the classic in 2010. It offers six days of superb competition and camaraderie over fantastic terrain in and around San Juan, some...
EnduroCross and H&H Podiums
Beta USA's Race Teams finished out a strong weekend with the opening round of the 2014 Geico EnduroCross Series and Round 6 of the National Hare and Hound Series.
In Las Vegas, Cody Webb kicked off Round 1 of the Geico EnduroCross series by winning the Main Event over Colton Haaker and Taddy Blazusiak on a technical and challenging track. Webb comments, "This was exactly how I wanted to start off the season. My Beta USA prepped 300RR performed flawlessly all night. I had maximum confidence in the nasty rock turn that my bike would hook up perfect every lap." Webb won the Main Event by...
Mason, Dearman Win Texas Team Trail Event at Lake Livingston
Kevin Mason, of Coldsprings, Texas, and Randy Dearman, of Onalaska, Texas, brought 19.93 pounds of bass to the scales to win the 2014 Texas Team Trail presented by Cabela’s (TXTT) event at Lake Livingston on May 3. With their victory, the winners took home a new, fully rigged Stratos 189VLO powered by an Evinrude 150 HO, valued at $30,000.
The anglers ran 15 miles to the southwest side of Livingston, flipping jigs and creature baits. Despite higher-than-expected winds and muddy water, the team felt they did well.
“It couldn’t have worked out better. Everything went as planned.”...
Ranger Boats Pro Jacob Powroznik Earns First Tour-level Win
Ranger Pro Jacob Powroznik may be a rookie on the B.A.S.S. Elite Series, but after a decade of success on the FLW Tour there aren’t a lot of places the Virginia angler hasn’t been. He crossed two of them off on Sunday by winning the B.A.S.S. Elite Series event on Toledo Bend, notching up his first tour-level tournament win on a lake he had never fished before.
Running a Ranger Z20C Comanche®, Powroznik needed 19 pounds, 11 ounces on the final day to win his first major tournament by a final margin of 2 pounds, 6 ounces. His late-day, tournament-clinching heroics included a 7-pound,...
Browning’s Citori 725 Feather Wins 2014 “Shotgun of the Year” from American Hunter
At its recent consumer show in Indianapolis, the NRA announced the recipients of the 2014 Golden Bullseye Awards. Among them was the Browning Citori 725 Feather which received the prestigious “Shotgun of the Year” honors from American Hunter. The Golden Bullseye Award recognizes new and innovative products within the shooting sports arena.
“It is an honor to be considered by the NRA for the Golden Bullseye award,” said Ryan Godderidge, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “The Browning 725 Feather has been well received by those who appreciate a lighter weight...
Jaskiewicz Wins IFA Kayak Fishing Tour Event at Charlston, SC
David Jaskiewicz, of Wando, S.C., measured a combined limit of 47.44 inches to win the first regular-season event for the Atlantic Division of the IFA Kayak Fishing Tour presented by Hobie Fishing at Charleston, S.C., on May 4.
A former winner at Charleston and 2010 Atlantic Divisional Angler of the Year, Jaskiewicz fished the Wando River and Copahee Sound areas.
“The conditions were perfect,” said Jaskiewicz. “A slight breeze in the morning affected the top-water bite, but besides that it was perfect.”
The angler threw top-water baits in the morning, switching to swimbaits...
Whitetail Properties Hires Joe Candella as General Manager
Whitetail Properties Real Estate, the industry leader in hunting, ranch and farm land, is pleased to announce to addition of Joe Candella as General Manager.
As General Manager, Candella will manage the day-to-day operations at Whitetail Properties headquarters while focusing on sustainable growth and company profitability.
“We’re land gurus who needed the corporate expertise and organizational leadership Joe Candella brings to the table. He’s going to be a super addition to our team,” said Dan Perez, Whitetail Properties co-founder...
Team Finley/Wood Wins IFA Redfish Tour Event at Charlseton, SC
Glenn Finley and Dodd Wood, both of Belton, S.C., weighed a two-redfish limit that totaled 9.24 pounds to win the first regular-season event for the Atlantic Division of the IFA Redfish Tour presented by Cabela’s at Charleston, S.C., on May 3.
Partnering together for the last six years for IFA Redfish events, the anglers have racked up two IFA regular-season wins and an IFA Championship victory. Fighting windy conditions, the team experienced a tough bite during the event while fishing flooded grass with Berkley Gulp! and swimbaits.
“We struggled all week to find slot fish. On...
Mustad Teams Up with Lucky Tackle Box
With the world's best-selling hooks teaming up with the world's greatest tackle club, the recently announced pairing of O. Mustad & Son with Fishhound's Lucky Tackle Box "Box of the Month" club seemed a match made in heaven!
Then Bassmaster Elite Series pro Kevin VanDam sweetened the deal!
"I have worked with Mustad to develop signature products – signature hooks, rigs, clips, and an array of specialized hooks for soft plastic lures," explained VanDam, widely acknowledged as the greatest bass fisherman of all time. "I have also helped to develop some Mustad products that are not...
Sportsman Channel Debuts Redesigned Website
Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for American sportsmen and women, has recently launched a redesigned website to best showcase the network’s popular programming with exclusive show content at http://thesportsmanchannel.com. The new site is responsive, adapting to the device being used and emphasizes social sharing and mobile accessibility.
With the increased consumer demand for mobile accessible and responsive websites, Sportsman Channel is poised...
Sports Pro Racing Enters into Agreement with U.S. Anti-Doping Agency for Anti-Doping Program During 2014 Series
MX Sports Pro Racing announced today that it has entered into an agreement with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to implement a comprehensive anti-doping program in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code (Code) for the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. The 12-round championship is set to begin on Saturday, May 24 in San Bernardino, Calif. with the Red Bull Glen Helen National.
According to Davey Coombs, President of MX Sports Pro Racing, “USADA is a leader in the international anti-doping...