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Peter Schroeder Launches New Ski App
Peter Schroeder recently introduced a first-of-its-kind ski app that includes write-ups on almost 100 ski areas plus various other winter sports activities in seven northwestern states and two western Canadian provinces.
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Deer & Deer Hunting Debuts New Blog That Follows First-Time Hunter
After more than 30 years living in metropolitan Detroit, Kristen Schmitt moved to the Green Mountains in Vermont and now she’s determined to make hunting part of her new life. Schmitt teamed up with Deer & Deer Hunting to chronicle her journey from novice to her first hunt in the brand new blog, City Roots…
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The New Farm Bill: What Does it Mean for Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture?
Join us for a webinar to explore the sustainable agriculture and conservation wins in new Farm Bill – The Agricultural Act of 2014 – and how we move from policy to effective implementation on the ground.
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Conservation Organizations Join Forces to Support Conservation in the Prairies
A coalition of conservation organizations announced today the launch of a coordinated, partner-driven “Prairies Conservation Campaign” to bring public attention to the dramatic conversion of grasslands and wetlands to cropland in one of America’s last intact grassland ecosystems – the prairie pothole region.
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Media Briefing: “A Vision for Managing America’s Saltwater Recreational Fisheries”
As the Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act reauthorization advances on Capitol Hill, Bass Pro Shops Founder Johnny Morris and Maverick Boats President Scott Deal, leaders in the recreational angling industry and co-chairmen of the Commission on Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Management, will present “A Vision for Managing America’s Saltwater Recreational Fisheries” at the National Press…
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Birding Journalist Paul Baicich honored at 2014 Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards Ceremony
Ducks Unlimited announced the winners of the 2014 Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards during the 79th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference held in Denver yesterday. This year’s recipient in the Communications category is Paul Baicich of Oxon Hills, MD.
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Rodger Fleming Recognized with RMEF’s Highest Honor
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation presented its highest honor posthumously to long-time volunteer, board member, avid hunter and conservationist Rodger Fleming.
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Vote for Your Favorite Safe or Clean Boating Grant Project by March 28
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is looking to the public to help it select the winning projects in the competitive 2014 Grassroots Grants Program, which provides local non-profit groups up to $10,000 to help educate boaters on safe and clean boating topics.
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Feel the Pull, Online
For the past 99 years, fly and sport fishers across America and Europe have connected with their quarry thanks to the innovative products of the Cortland Line Company. Now, fishermen and the retailers who serve them can connect with Cortland’s products, people and fishing insights via a fully redesigned, user-friendly website.
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Gypsy Settlement
St. Croix Rod recently partnered with fishing’s nomadic conquistador, Capt. Ray Van Horn, and his traveling television show, The Gypsy Angler.
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RMEF to Sponsor #PROJECTELK
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is pleased to team up with outdoorsman and filmmaker Jason Matzinger in the production of #PROJECTELK, a feature film highlighting rare elk footage and a hunter’s quest to fill his tag in the rugged backcountry.
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Donors Designate Patterson Family Amphitheater at Indian Creek Nature Center
On the occasion of Director Emeritus Rich Patterson’s retirement from Indian Creek Nature Center, United Fire Group, The McIntyre Foundation, and Dee Ann McIntyre have chosen to honor him by naming a planned new outdoor feature “The Patterson Family Amphitheater.”