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‘Cast Alaska’ Documents Fly Fishing at the World’s Edge
If there is one sleeper hit fly fishing film this year, it is the Morris brothers' Cast Alaska. Filmed in 2011, the documentary was released for distribution earlier this year and quickly found popularity on places such as iTunes. The film is stunning, beautiful, and creates in the viewer an undeniable urge to visit the state whose residents call The Last Frontier.
"Fly fishing should be in the X Games," co-director Sean Morris told me in an interview.
At least, it should be when it takes place in Alaska's...
CanCooker Website Now Available in Canadian French
Seth McGinn’s CanCooker, the company that reinvented the old-fashioned-creamery-style can as a portable convection oven that steam-cooks a complete meal in an hour, announced that its popular website is now available in Canadian French. By simply clicking the “François” button in the top right corner of the CanCooker opening page, customers will be switched from English to Canadian French. This unique feature will provide new Canadian French speaking customers with a thorough understanding of the CanCooker concept, and it will show current users how to get the most out of their...
NRA Announces 2014 Junior Smallbore Rifle Camp
The National Rifle Association is now accepting applications for its annual NRA National Junior Advanced Competitive Smallbore Rifle Camp held June 22 – July 2 in Jericho, Vermont.
Run by the NRA Coach Education Program, Advanced Junior Shooting Camps are the next step in honing your competitive shooting skills thanks to the comprehensive training lessons and high quality coaching. In addition to one-on-one sessions with instructors, the camp features evening classes on rules, collegiate shooting, nutrition, training schedules, and more.
“Our camp is like Top Gun for smallbore...
Quail Forever Names F&S Hero Laura McIver as Oklahoma Regional Representative
Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) hired well-known Oklahoma quail conservationist Laura McIver as the organization’s regional representative in Oklahoma. McIver, president of Quail Forever’s Central Oklahoma 89ers chapter, was named a Field & Stream Hero of Conservation in 2013 for her paramount work in Oklahoma quail restoration.
“Laura is one of the most dedicated Quail Forever volunteers the...
USMC Colt M45 Close Quarters Battle Pistol Highlights June Issue of GUNS Magazine
With the classic lines and feel of the original Colt 1911, the latest edition of the Marine Corps-issued Close Quarters Battle Pistol whisks writer John Connor back in time in the June issue of GUNS Magazine. With the addition of modern innovation and a sleek M3 Tactical Illuminator, the new M45 Colt proves its worth for both today’s Marine and the 1911 enthusiast.
“Colt’s tactical ambidextrous thumb safety is just wide enough to assure a positive ‘sweep,’ without the clumsy effect of many of the exaggerated ‘whale tail’ safety levers found on a lot of high-end custom...
This Week on Dominator 365 Web TV – Two Special Young Men Tag Youth Season Turkeys
Episode three of Dominator 365 follows Phillip Vanderpool to Alabama and Tennessee for successful youth hunts with a couple of very special young men.
“Giving back. That’s what it’s all about,” Vanderpool said. “You have see these hunts to believe them. What a joy it is to put smiles on those little faces.”
Dominator 365 has made the move to the Internet. The Sportsman Channel television show, which received five award nominations, launched Dominator 365, but now Dominator 365 is on its own platform where Phillip Vanderpool has complete creative control to educate, inform and...
SOLKOA Helps Create a Survival Fire Anyone Can Make
SOLKOA Survival Systems -- Producer of specialized survival kits for the military and other high-risk government agencies for years is now producing their Fastfire survival fire kit for civilian use.
The key to SOLKOA's Fastfire Fire Starting Kit is their solid fire starting tinder. The Fastfire material when contacted by a flame or just sparks creates a sustained 1,300 degree flame in seconds. The Fastfire solid cube produces a wind resistant flame that will ignite even when floating on water. The Fastfire solid cube is ideal tinder when trying to get a camp or survival fire going in most...
QDMA Adds Curtis Phillips as Operations & Outreach Coordinator in Canada
The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) welcomes Curtis Phillips of Chateauguay, Quebec, as its new Operations and Outreach Coordinator. Phillips will be responsible for coordinating QDMA operations and outreach activities in Canada under the direction of the QDMA-Canada Board of Directors.
“QDMA’s footprint continues to grow,” said QDMA CEO Brian Murphy. “We are very excited to add our first position in Canada where both interest and membership in QDMA has steadily increased in recent years. Curtis brings a great deal to the table with his personal and professional...
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio Features Miss Kansas Theresa Vail and Former Kansas Gov. Mike Hayden
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World radio will be in El Dorado, Kan., to highlight the 28th Annual Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt and will feature two prominent participants who hail from the Sunflower State. The show will air Saturday, April 12 at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time on RURAL RADIO’s SiriusXM channel 80.
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World radio show host Rob Keck will interview Miss Kansas 2013, Theresa Vail. An avid outdoorswoman who serves in the Kansas Army National Guard, Vail...
We’re Pickwick-Bound! Register for the Championship Now
In less than 60 days the best collegiate anglers in the country will meet at Pickwick Lake in Florence, Alabama to compete in the 2014 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Cabela's. The week of May 19-23 will bring 400 collegiate anglers to the renowned Florence, AL area and end with the crowning of our National Champions.
"We are delighted to be hosting the 2014 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship Tournament on Pickwick Lake for the 3rd year," stated Suzie Shoemaker, Sports Marketing Coordinator for Florence/Lauderdale Tourism. "Each year brings more excitement...
Video: Return of the Tactical Kilt
On April 1, 2012, the brains behind 5.11 Tactical decided it would be funny to prank the internet by announcing the production of a tactical kilt. The April Fools' joke was well-received and laughs were had all around, until the company email was flooded with requests to make the kilt a reality. According to CEO Tom Davin, lead designer Cory Nykoluk said "why not?"
And thus one of the most hilarious pieces of tactical apparel was born: the Tactical Duty Kilt.
But the kilt was only available in sporadic, limited runs....
Video: Giant Oarfish in Shallow Waters
Once mistaken for sea serpents, oarfish today are still rarely seen by humans. In a video recently posted to YouTube by the Shedd Aquarium, kayakers in Baja sighted not one but two oarfish in shallow waters. These long, strange creatures usually prefer depths of up to 3,000 feet below the ocean surface.
Believe it or not, some species of oarfish are considered high-challenge gamefish for anglers. Although scientists are unsure how many of these eel-like creatures exist underwater, they are expected to be abundant.
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Will Poisoning Ravens Save the Sage Grouse?
When it comes to competition between ravens and sage grouse, many biologists say that grouse are on the losing side of the fight. With dramatically shrinking habitat and declining numbers, conservationists say that efforts to save the sage grouse are vital in keeping the species from extinction. The debate now turns to whether those efforts will include culling one of the bird's worst predators.
According to the Twin Falls Times-News, Idaho will be...
Philippine “Fish-tival” Sets World Record for Longest Barbecue Grill
Last Friday, residents of Bayamang in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines lined up for a massive fish grill-off stretching over five miles long. According to the Manila Standard Today, an official from the Guinness Book of World Records certified the event as the world's longest barbecue grill. The previous record was held by a town in Turkey, which came in at just under four miles.
“This will be a historical moment now for Bayambang because I have the honor to announce a new record...
ITP Racers Earn Seven Wins at Muddy Creek ATV MX Race
ITP-sponsored ATV and side-by-side racers took part in several racing series over the weekend across the country. ATV racers won seven classes at round two of the 2014 Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship Series in Tennessee. SxS racers competed in three separate series, posting victories in all three series.
"We had a great showing at the Muddy Creek ATV Motocross National, winning seven classes and totaling more than a dozen podiums. We netted a fifth-place finish in the Pro class Saturday with Jeffrey Rastrelli, and then went 1-2 in the Pro-Am class Sunday behind ITP racer Ronnie...
Increase in Hunter Numbers Might Be Mirage
Tom Heberlein flipped his newspaper aside, sipped his coffee and said skeptically, “Someone needs to explain these higher hunter numbers rather than simply making happy dances about them.”
It was early October 2012. Heberlein---a rural sociologist who often studied hunters and hunting during a 30-plus-year career at the University of Wisconsin-Madison---was reading an article that said hunting participation increased nine percent nationwide from 2006 to 2011. The article was quoting from the just released 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated...
Nikon’s Latest Promotion Helps Ensure that Your AR Rules
The surge in popularity of the AR-15 rifle has taken the country by storm. It seems like everyone’s accessorizing their AR rifle in order to make it stand out from the crowd. And with Nikon’s latest promotion, AR enthusiasts can take another step in ensuring that their AR Rules.
Now through April 30, 2014 shooters can take advantage of up to $100 instant savings on select models of Nikon’s AR dedicated riflescopes with Nikon’s AR Rules Promotion.
“Our dedicated AR riflescopes are caliber specific,” said Nikon general manager Jon Allen. “As more and more people continue to...
Plan the Ultimate American Road Trip with the Latest Gun Digest the Magazine
The new issue of Gun Digest the Magazine encourages sportsmen to make the most of their next road trip as experts take readers on a journey to discover the best shooting destinations that America has to offer – from training schools and large-scale shooting ranges to five-star sporting clays courses and amazing hunting lodges.
With lots of great shooting destinations just begging to be visited, this month’s Gun Digest the Magazine offers readers a cheat sheet to begin planning a firearms-focused vacation. Editor-in-Chief Doug Howlett shines a spotlight on the coolest sporting clays...
Seed Bed Preparation is Crucial to Planting Success
It's the time of year for planting spring food plots and one way to ensure a successful crop is proper seed bed preparation. Many planting failures can be attributed to poor seedling survival or lack of germination due to incorrect planting depth and poor seed bed prep.
"If you're planting small seeds like clover, chicory, brassicas or alfalfa, it's especially important to have the correct seed covering," said Jesse Raley with Mossy Oak GameKeepers. "These seeds only need to be covered with about a quarter-inch of soil. Many times when small seeds are broadcast onto a very finely disked and...
TRCP Honors Sportsman-Conservationist Leaders
Paul Tudor Jones, Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Thad Cochran recognized at 6th annual awards dinner
Tonight, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership will honor philanthropist and businessman Paul Tudor Jones II, Sen. Thad Cochran and Sen. Debbie Stabenow at the sixth annual TRCP Capital Conservation Awards Dinner. The gala event recognizes the contributions of leaders in the sportsmen’s community, uniting policymakers, conservationists, hunters and anglers to celebrate the TRCP’s mission, Roosevelt’s vision...