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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…
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New Federal and Junior Duck Stamps now on sale
Goldeneyes ducks took center stage for hunters, conservationists and stamp collectors as the new Federal Duck Stamp goes on sale June 28…
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Collaborative State of the Birds Report on Private Lands released
(Washington, D.C., July 3, 2013) – U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack have announced the release of the 2013 State of the Birds Report on Private Lands…
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RMEF hosts national elk summit
MISSOULA, Mont.–The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation vowed to step up efforts with state agencies in addressing access, hunting heritage, and habitat challenges at a recent national elk summit held at RMEF headquarters…
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BoatUS adds online hurricane seminars to arsenal
ALEXANDRIA, Va.– With the NOAA Climate Prediction Center forecasting an “active or extremely active season this year,” recreational boaters will have to make storm preparations for a likelihood of 13 to 20 named storms…
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service boosts state endangered species conservation efforts
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Tuesday announced nearly $32 million in grants to 20 states to help advance their collaborative efforts to conserve America’s rarest species…
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Buck Knives to debut new Splizzors at 2013 ICAST
In a recent field-test, the Splizzors, Buck’s new multi-purpose fishing tool turned heads while effortlessly cutting braided line and removing hooks and lures from a multitude of fish…
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Outdoor Channel announces new shows
TEMECULA, CALIF. – A lineup of 88 shows, including 12 “all-new” series premieres, were unveiled by Outdoor Channel as the company announces its third quarter (Q3) programming slate, featuring the top celebrities, anglers and hunters in the fields of fishing, hunting, shooting and adventure entertainment…
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Yamaha outdoors tips – getting ready for bow season
by Bob Humphrey — Fall bowhunting is still a ways off, but if you really want to do right, it will take several months to get your gear and yourself in shape for the coming bow season…
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Yamaha outdoors tips – how the new Viking SxS will help your hunting
by Steve Hickoff — Okay, your significant other finally caved in. That’s the good news…
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SCI foundation commends executive order on illegal wildlife trafficking
Washington, D.C. – July 1, 2013, President Obama signed an executive order establishing a Presidential Taskforce on Wildlife Trafficking (Taskforce)…
