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Hawaiian City Considers Calling on Sportsmen to Flush Out Feral Pigs
The city of Kaneohe, Hawaii may soon be joining forces with a local sportsmen's association to deal with its pesky feral hog problem. The swine are causing havoc in the nearby 400-acre Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, a piece of land valuable not only for its value as a collection of rare and endangered plants, but also as flood protection for the city. While Hoomaluhia is still a popular fishing spot and campground, visitors have voiced increasing concerns over encounters with the feral pigs.
The unruly animals are now a common sight on the island of Oahu, and residents can expect to run into...
Bohning Shooters Continue to Dominate the ASA 3-D Trail
Sharon Carpenter (FL) found herself hoisting her third consecutive Brunton Southwest Shootout buckle over the weekend. Carpenter, who undoubtedly loves shooting in Texas, entered the shoot down with a sizable 20 point lead over second place and fellow Bohning shooters Ginger Morehead (IN) and Cara Fernandez (MI). After all was said and done, Carpenter was able to hold off the pressure from Fernandez and Morehead as they finished second and third respectively. Carpenter was shooting Blazer® X2 vanes.
In the Senior Pro Division, Tom Crowe (OR) was also able to hold off fellow Bohning Staff...
Ancient Caribou Hunting Site Discovered Underneath Lake Huron
Underwater archaeologists made a startling discovery when researchers with the University of Michigan found a 9,000-year-old hunting site at the bottom of Lake Huron. The site, complete with what are believed to be ancient hunting blinds and storage structures, was found on the Alpena-Amberley Ridge underneath 121 feet of water. The ridge was once a dry land corridor that connected northeast Michigan and Ontario.
"In autumn, small groups carried out the caribou hunts, and in spring, larger groups of hunters cooperated," said Read more »
Changes to Recreational Red Grouper Rules for Gulf of Mexico
NOAA Fisheries is implementing an in-season adjustment to the red grouper recreational fishing season. The red grouper recreational daily bag limit in federal waters will be reduced from four fish to three fish (within the current four-fish grouper aggregate bag limit) beginning on May 5, 2014, and the recreational harvest of red grouper in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico will close at 12:01 a.m., local time, September 16, 2014, until January 1, 2015, unless changed in subsequent rulemaking.
Landings data for 2013 indicate that the red grouper recreational annual catch limit of...
Restored Skiff Launched in Rookery Bay Courtesy of Donation from the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation
The Friends of Rookery Bay today celebrated a $10,000 donation from the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation for the restoration of a mullet skiff used in high school education programs provided by Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Reps from the Foundation, together with marine science students and faculty from Lely High School, Reserve staff, and other partners, “unveiled” the restored boat, which was just outfitted with a new motor and Guy Harvey designed hull wrap, before taking it out on the water for an education program.
In 2013 Guy Harvey served as the Honorary Chair for...
Toyota Texas Bass Classic Brings Big Benefits to TPWD, Local Economy, Lake Fork Fishery
The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) world championship bass tournament will return to Lake Fork May 9—11, 2014.
Designed to showcase one of the best trophy bass lakes in the world and the fisheries management that developed it, the TTBC has raised over $1.75 million for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) fisheries programs. This year’s tournament is expected to bring in an additional $250,000 in funding for the department’s youth fishing and outreach programs.
The TTBC was conceived on Lake Fork during a fishing trip involving professional angler Kelly Jordan and then TPWD...
Mike and Kitty Dukakis Make Another South Florida Pilgrimage to Support Florida Fishing Academy
Former Delray Beach resident and one-time Democratic Party presidential nominee Michael Dukakis returns to South Florida in mid-May to headline a major fundraiser benefitting the Florida Fishing Academy, a nonprofit afterschool provider that builds character, self-confidence, environmental awareness and a passion for learning in at-risk kids. Mr. Dukakis will be joined by his wife, Kitty, and will give a keynote address at the May 15 cocktail reception at City Fish Market restaurant in Boca Raton.
Tickets are $150 (free to the press), and silent auction items will include weekend getaways,...
New Bushnell Elite Long Range Hunting Scope Offers Versatile Magnification Range
Bushnell, an industry leader in high performance sports optics for 65 years, has introduced the Elite Long Range Hunting Scope (LRHS). This 3-12x 44mm configuration, the inaugural offering in the Elite Tactical Hunter product line, showcases the integration of technology and functionality from the acclaimed Bushnell Elite Tactical series in a scope designed specifically for the long range hunter.
The LRHS is the first hunting riflescope Bushnell
...“Defend Yourself” Book Offers Homeowners Confidence and Security
One of today’s preeminent firearms and tactical trainers Rob Pincus is at the helm of Defend Yourself: A Comprehensive Security Plan for the Armed Homeowner, a new book from Gun Digest Books that delivers home defense tactics and plans designed to accommodate any space, family size and budget. The book will be made available in May 2014 at gundigeststore.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other major booksellers.
Written for the millions of gun owners who have purchased firearms for home defense and protection, Defend Yourself guides readers...
North Dakota 2014 Deer Season Set, Online Apps Available May 5
North Dakota’s 2014 deer season is set, with 48,000 licenses available to hunters this fall, 11,500 fewer than last year, and the lowest number since 1980.
Randy Kreil, wildlife chief for the State Game and Fish Department, said even after five years of reducing gun licenses, deer populations are still below management objectives in most units. Currently, only units 3F1, 3F2 and 4F meet or exceed management goals.
“Harvest and survey data indicate deer numbers are still declining, especially in the eastern part of the state,” Kreil said.
The statewide hunter success rate in 2013...
Benchmaster Introduces the Bison Bag
The spirit of the American Frontier meets endurance and strength to bring forth unmatched quality found only in a Bison Bag by Benchmaster. Designed from top grain bison leather with distinctive variations throughout the skin, each bag is uniquely made by American craftsmen.
The statement "more beautiful with age" has never been truer. Though a Bison Bag is made to withstand years of wear and tear, it never looses its supple nature and shape. The vegetable tanning process ensures no corrosive effect to the guns and...
Safariland Introduces Springfield XD Fits to its GLS Holster Series
Safariland announces the release of two new fits its GLS (Grip Locking System) holster line. Introduced earlier this year, GLS models continue to grow in popularity and all models are now available for the Springfield Armory XD 4" Service and the XD(M) model handguns. The GLS series combines security and an intuitive draw in a compact design with its patent-pending retention device which is disengaged only by drawing the handgun with a proper shooting grip.
Similar to Safariland's proven ALS (Automatic Locking System) retention system, GLS retention automatically locks the handgun in place...
HuntForce Trail Camera Software Offers 25% off Annual Memberships
HuntForce, a trail camera photo management software, just announced an incentive for hunters that need to more effectively manage their trail camera photos - 25 percent off an annual membership to HuntForce.
Annual plans start as low as $81 per year and allow hunters to store photos in the cloud, sort trail camera pictures into individual animal profiles and track the most huntable hours for each trophy buck.
HuntForce solves a fundamental problem all hunters experience with their trail camera photo scouting - too much time wasted downloading and...
The Best of the 2014 NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits
I love the National Rifle Association's Annual Meeting & Exhibits (NRAAM), which took place this past weekend in Indianapolis. You would think a gathering of more than 75,000 people couldn’t be a more polite undertaking than a Miss Manners Impersonator convention, but it is. You can't go 10 feet without hearing one or more of the following: Please. Thank you. Sir. Ma’am. Pardon me! Have a nice day!
If the folks who rant and rave about how evil the NRA is would actually come to an NRA event, I believe they would be surprised. I was chatting it up with a bellman at my hotel one...
Fieldline Releases the New Pro Series Kodiak Day Pack
A day in the woods can be serious business so it is essential you have all your equipment ready at hand. Real outdoorsmen need professional grade gear, and that's when they reach for the new Fieldline Pro Series Kodiak Day Pack. Never before has a backpack of this caliber been so affordable. A killer price combined with a host of hunter-friendly features make the new Fieldline Kodiak the ideal pack for all of your hunting needs.
The new Fieldline Pro Series Kodiak Day Pack measures 17.7in x 13.3in x 6.3in. Its roomy main compartment is big enough for your essential larger gear such as...
Project ChildSafe Gains 500 Supporter Organizations
Firearm industry program distributes free safety kits in 47 states since January
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) announced today that more than 500 retailers, sporting clubs and conservation organizations have signed on to support its Project ChildSafe program and promote the message of “Own It? Respect It. Secure It.” to help prevent firearm accidents.
“Reaching 500 supporter organizations for Project ChildSafe speaks to how the shooting sports community understands the importance of safe firearm storage,” said Steve Sanetti, NSSF president and CEO....
Winchester Ammunition Receives Two NRA 2014 Golden Bullseye Awards
Winchester Ammunition recently received two 2014 NRA Golden Bullseye Awards for “Ammunition Products of the Year” for the following products:
AA TrAAcker- American Rifleman
Defender 7.62x39mm with Split Core Technology - Shooting Illustrated
“It is fortunate that our ammunition is recognized as award-winning products from such outstanding publications,” said Brett Flaugher, Winchester Ammunition vice president of marketing, sales and strategy. “We are privileged to receive these awards from American Rifleman and Shooting...
Vision Driven, Mission Specific, Results Proven: the New World of Polymer in Firearms Production
American Built Arms Company builds firearms components with proprietary polymers using the latest breaking design technologies
Polymer in firearms production is no new news to anyone, yet the methods of manufacturing polymer gun parts has not changed in over twenty years. That is until a young, veteran-owned American company took a now popular concept and material and turned everything about polymer gun parts on its head. American Built Arms Company (A*B Arms) is a company built on a question, rather than an answer. The question came to...RollnBones TV Travels to Alaska this Week on Pursuit Channel
Hosts Brad Dana and Brian Mehmen take you on an incredible Alaskan adventure of a lifetime. ProStaff Russell Cvach joins the crew on a rifle, Yukon moose hunt when they travel to the world's best trophy moose hunting areas.
Watch the new episode of RollnBones TV this week on the Pursuit Channel airing Wednesday, April 30 at 11:30 p.m. with encore airings Thursday, May 1 at 2 p.m. and Monday, May 5 at 9 a.m., all times eastern.
RollnBones TV presents big game hunting adventures. Follow its hosts on thrilling, fair chaise hunts throughout the western states, Alaska and Canada. RollnBones...
Walmart BFL 2014 Season Continues on Lake Sinclair, Lake Monroe, the Potomac River and the South Holston Reservoir
The 2014 Walmart BFL season continues with four tournaments on Saturday, May 10. The Bulldog division will meet at Lake Sinclair, the Hoosier division will hit Lake Monroe, the Northeast division will start their season on the Potomac River and the Volunteer division will take on South Holston Reservoir. Up to 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing in each event for top awards up to $8,000 and $3,000 respectively.
WHEN: Saturday, May 10, 2014
WHERE:
Bulldog Division
Lake Sinclair
Little River Park
3069 N. Columbia St.
Milledgeville,...