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Statue honors enforcement agents killed in the line of duty
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) dedicated a statue Tuesday, May 21, in Baton Rouge to honor those Enforcement Division agents who have died in the line of duty.
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Northwest NE district birding day set
LINCOLN, Neb. – Birders of all ages and experience levels are invited to join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for Northwest District Birding Day on May 29 at Buffalo Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA).
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SCI selects executive committee leadership
Washington, D.C. –Safari Club International’s Board of Directors elected the organization’s Officers and Executive Committee during their meeting here May 11. The 12-member Executive Committee, comprised of volunteers within the organization, will work with SCI’s Chief Executive Officer Phil DeLone.
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New federal fracking rule a step forward on public lands
Sportsmen call updated rule an improvement over current practices but say shortcomings remain
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Sportsman Channel racks up multiple nominations in television awards
New Berlin, WI (May 21, 2013) – Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, announced today it has racked up nine total finalist nominations across two prestigious industry awards that recognize excellence in cable television. The network earned six nominations for CableFAX’s CableFAXIES-literally in every category submitted-and three for PromaxBDA.
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Delta Waterfowl launches advocacy service
Make your point – to the people who need to hear it. With the launch of a new online advocacy service, Delta Waterfowl members now have easy access to the decision-makers who affect the future of waterfowl and waterfowl hunting.
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RMEF Elk Camp gets big makeover
MISSOULA, Mont.–The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is making some significant changes to its 2014 annual convention known as Elk Camp. The RMEF Elk Camp will be held Wed., Dec. 3 through Sun., Dec. 7, 2014, in Las Vegas.
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Nebraska Game and Parks Commission unveils online fishing page
LINCOLN, NE – – A new section of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s website is all things fishing. The user-friendly Go Fishing Program page is a one-stop location of all the information anglers of all experience levels need. The goal of the newly-launched page is to encourage more people to go fishing.
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Nebraska cautions anglers, boaters of AIS regulations
LINCOLN, Neb. – Boaters and anglers play a key role in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS). The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reminds recreationists that regulations are now in place to help prevent the spread of these species.
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June 1-2 free fishing weekend in Mississippi
JACKSON-Each year the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) designates the first weekend in June as “Free Fishing Weekend” in Mississippi. On June 1-2, 2013, any person may sport fish without a fishing license or a state lake fishing or boating permit.
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BoatUS now has over 1000 discounting outlets
ALEXANDRIA, Va., — Three out of four boat owners have a household income of less than $100,000 and, like many American families in the lingering tight economy, recreational boaters are frugal with their spending.
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Week focuses on stopping spread of ash tree killer
Ash trees are dead and dying throughout Indiana by the thousands, costing Hoosiers millions and marring the landscape.
