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USFWS launches interactive website on endangered species
The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Program launched a new, Web-based interactive map with information about endangered species in every state …
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Bushnell introduces new GPS unit for hunters
Bushnell Outdoor Products introduced a new personal GPS device designed specifically for hunters. The new, water resistant HuntTrack has many of the features that made its predecessor, the BackTrack, popular among outdoor enthusiasts …
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House panel recommends decrease in waterfowl habitat funding
The Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee recently passed a bill out of subcommittee that would cut funding for key conservation programs, including a $22.3 million appropriation for the North American Wetlands Conservation Act …
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New report shows economic impact of outdoor recreation industry
The Outdoor Industry Association’s new report, The Outdoor Recreation Economy, spotlights the economic importance of outdoor recreation …
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Zaiglin recognized for career achievement in whitetail management
Bob Zaiglin, department chair of the wildlife management program at Southwest Texas Junior College, was awarded the prestigious Deer Management Career Achievement Award at the 35th Annual Southeast Deer Group Meeting in Sandestin, Florida on Feb. 28, 2012 …
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Winchester Ammunition donates to NRA youth program
Winchester Ammunition made a donation to the National Rifle Association’s Youth Education Summit — a seven-day educational experience for high school students in Washington, DC …
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OWAA legend Homer Circle dies at 97
OWAA mourns the death of the outdoor communication community’s favorite uncle — Homer Circle, who died unexpectedly Friday at the age of 97.
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Browning introduces new line of shooting bags
Browning introduces a new line of shooting bags, designed to hold boxes of shells and other accessories for shotgun shooters. The new line contains four products: the Hidalgo single box holder, shell pouch, six box holder and range bag …
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Swarovski products recognized by Outdoor Life magazine
The CL Companion binocular, a product by Swarovski Optik North America, won the Editor’s Choice award for best mid-size binocular in Outdoor Life’s 2012 Gun and Optics test …
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Midwest Native Plant Conference early registration closes June 25
Early registration for the Fourth Annual Midwest Native Plant Conference will close June 25. The conference, set for July 27-29 at the Bergamo Center in Dayton, Ohio, offers native flora sales, field trips, and more …
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Bassmaster Magazine announces changes in design, content
Readers of Bassmaster Magazine will experience an all new design and content focus starting with the July/August issue …
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USFWS supports wildlife conservation in Russia and East Asia
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been working closely with Russia, China and other East Asian countries for decades to conserve threatened wildlife and habitats …