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Family activities at Bass Pro Shops
Springfield, Missouri- Most of us can recall the memories of summer–long, lazy days; warm summer nights. Do you remember going camping with the family? When you made s’mores or slept under the stars-even if it was just in a tent in your own backyard? Or, all the super fun times you had at summer camp?…
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National Fishing and Boating Week 2013 kicks off June 1
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) Take Me Fishing™ campaign encourages families, kids and outdoor adventurers to experience the joys of boating and fishing, starting with National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW), June 1-9, 2013 and heading into the long-awaited summer vacation season.
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NSSF offers assistance to firearms retailers and shooting ranges in wake of Oklahoma and north Texas tornadoes
The National Shooting Sports Foundation has announced a disaster relief effort to help its members whose businesses were impacted by the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma and northern Texas.
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Shed antler auction brings in record $131,400 for Boy Scouts, elk conservation
Boy Scouts hunt for shed antlers to auction in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Elk Refuge.
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Road signs to help Maine's endangered turtles
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, in conjunction with the Nature Conservancy, is asking motorists in southern York County to be aware of rare turtles crossing area roads and watch for new road signs alerting motorists to turtle crossing areas.
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Bipartisan support passes legislation to keep fishing access open on the Cumberland River
Alexandria, VA – In a bipartisan move applauded by the sportfishing industry and the broader sportfishing community, both Houses of Congress passed the Freedom to Fish Act which will remove unnecessary access restrictions to recreational fishing along the Cumberland River in Tennessee and Kentucky. The bill passed on May 21, and now awaits the President’s…
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RMEF to fund conservation projects in 12 Oregon counties
MISSOULA, Mont.–Improving forage quality and quantity for elk and other wildlife is the focus of 2013 grants from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for the state of Oregon. The grants total $215,790 and directly affect Benton, Douglas, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Tillamook, Union, Wallowa, Wasco and Yamhill Counties.
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Wild Sheep Foundation to sponsor Boone and Crockett event
MISSOULA, Mont.–The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) has stepped forward to sponsor one of North America’s longest-running celebrations of big-game conservation and management–the Boone and Crockett Club 28th Big Game Awards, July 17-20 in Reno, Nevada.
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Reward offered in Louisiana whooping crane shooting
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agents and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) officials are looking for leads regarding a whooping crane that was found shot to death in Red River Parish.
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Pheasants Forever hosting 17 landowner habitat tours across Nebraska
Nebraska – Nebraska Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) wildlife biologists across the state are hosting 17 landowner habitat tours over the next four months. These tours are designed to demonstrate habitat management practices, available conservation programs, the financial benefits of conservation programs, and how to create the best results on your next habitat…
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Smith and Wesson named title sponsor of Live Free Or Die State IDPA Championship
BERRYVILLE, Ark. – Organizers of New Hampshire’s IDPA championship announced that iconic American firearms maker Smith & Wesson will be the title sponsor of the Granite State’s 2013 state match. The Smith & Wesson Live Free Or Die State IDPA Championship is scheduled to take place October 18-19.
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New Black Label knives from Browning
Morgan, Utah-Browning has added five new knives to the popular Black Label line of Products. The design and rugged construction make the knives perfect for everyday use or self defense. Added to the Black Label line of knives for 2013 is the Backlash, Checkmate, Fear Factor, Trip Wire and Strike Force.
