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Ohio fishing workshop scheduled
COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife would like to invite any adult, group, or conservation club who has a sincere interest in taking kids fishing to become a certified Passport to Fishing Instructor…
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Ohio's Burr Oak Lodge to hold grand reopening
GLOUSTER, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), in partnership with U.S. Hotels, a national hospitality and leisure company, announces the grand reopening of the Burr Oak Lodge and Conference Center…
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Smith and Wesson once again sponsors IDPA U.S. national championships
BERRYVILLE, Ark. – For the last 16 years Smith & Wesson has sponsored the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Nationals, so it’s no surprise that this 161-year-old American gun making icon has signed on as a major sponsor of this year’s IDPA U.S. National Championship…
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Ohio boaters, paddlers and anglers urged to avoid high water
COLUMBUS, OH – After the steady rain Ohio has experienced during the past two weeks, Ohioans and visitors are reminded to avoid high, fast-moving water in rivers and streams, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)…
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Delta Waterfowl says duck numbers remain strong
BISMARCK, N.D. – North America’s spring duck population is down slightly from record levels, but pond counts are up 24 percent over last year, according to the 2013 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey released today…
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Split House farm bill passes 216-208
WASHINGTON -In rapid succession, U.S. House leadership announced earlier this week a split of the farm bill into separate agriculture and nutrition pieces, and voted Thursday on the agriculture portion…
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Safari Club International Seeks Web Editor/Social Media Coordinator
Safari Club International is seeking a full-time Web Editor/Social Media Coordinator. This position is located in Tucson, AZ…
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Miss Manners should make a visit to the boat launch ramp
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Impolite, self-centered behavior could well describe a kindergarten sandbox at recess, but it also fits the description of the mayhem that some boat launch ramps experience on a busy summer weekend…
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Safari Club International hosts briefing for Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus
Washington, DC – Safari Club International (SCI) hosted a breakfast briefing Wednesday for the leadership of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus to discuss priority legislation for America’s hunters and anglers…
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New Fed partnership to benefit agricultural lands, wildlife and military
WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and Defense Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Installations and Environment John Conger announced Wednesday a federal, local and private collaboration…
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USFWS honored for partnership work in Africa and Latin America
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has received first place honors in the Profiles in Diversity Journal’s 10th Annual International Innovations in Diversity Awards competition for its creative work with communities in Africa and Latin America…
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Wood Stork and Wading Bird Event July 20 near Ramah, La.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a Wood Stork and Wading Bird Event on Saturday, July 20 from 7 a.m. to noon at the South Farm on Sherburne Wildlife Management Area…
