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Eddie Bauer Launches Fishing Apparel and Gear
Eddie Bauer is pleased to announce the launch of its new Sport Shop fishing outerwear, apparel and gear collection, just in time for the spring 2014 season. The new line adds to the award-winning Sport Shop series from Eddie Bauer that includes upland hunting and shooting apparel.
Under Eddie Bauer’s Guide Built, Guide Tested® philosophy, the Sport Shop Fishing Collection was designed in collaboration with world-renowned guides, Andrew Bennett, Lucas St. Clair, John Burrell, Rebecca...
Peak Rock Capital Acquires Hunter’s Specialties
An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital (“Peak Rock”), an Austin, Texas based private equity firm, announced today that it has acquired Hunter’s Specialties, Inc. (“Hunter’s Specialties” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer and supplier of hunting accessories.
Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA, Hunter’s Specialties is a leading manufacturer and supplier of branded hunting products for mass merchant and sporting goods retailers. The Company’s portfolio includes, scent control products, game calls, attractants, wildlife management products, and general hunting accessories....
LeoVince USA to Give Away Airoh Helmets on Instagram and Facebook
LeoVince USA Specialized Products Distribution is kicking off spring by giving away Airoh Aviator 2.1 Rockstar helmets on Instagram and Facebook during the month of April. The #helmetselfie Instagram contest will be held the first half of April, followed by the Airoh Helmet Spring Sweepstakes on Facebook.
An Airoh Aviator 2.1 Rockstar offroad helmet will be awarded to one winner on both Instagram and Facebook. Additionally, every entrant will receive special promo codes for discounts and free shipping on Airoh Aviator 2.1 helmets.
These are the same helmets worn by the Rockstar Energy...
EBR Motorcycles Will Return for 2014 AIMExpo
The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) has announced that American motorcycle manufacturer Erik Buell Racing (EBR) will return to the 2014 show this October 16-19 in Orlando, Fla. EBR was a founding OEM exhibitor at the inaugural AIMExpo last October.
EBR took advantage of the exclusive all-in-one platform offered at AIMExpo and received stellar response from dealers, members of the industry, media and consumers. The East Troy, Wis., company has made a name for itself as a result of the innovative American craftsmanship of its motorcycles, including the 1190 RX that was...
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Hosts Safety Week in Midwest Region
Safety is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service top priority. This week, the Midwest region will recognize Safety Week to stress the importance safety both on or off duty. Midwest Region employees perform many potentially dangerous or hazardous jobs from rocket netting to dam removal, electrofishing, operating ATV’s and watercraft, and heavy equipment use, just to name a few. During Safety Week, stations are asked to review safety procedures and conduct training to remind employees and volunteers of the hazards that they could be exposed to while accomplishing the Service mission.
“Field...
Photo Esay From Weekend Mountain Trip to See Elk
These are photos from this past weekend when I went up into Cataloochee Valley in the Great Smokey Mountain National Park and saw the elk. The elk herd is estimated to be about 200 right now and growing. I didn’t see any new calves even though it…
Pork Brisket?
I saw this on sale at Wal-Mart and it was labeled “pork brisket”. I have never heard of such a thing, so decided to give it a whirl. It looked sort of like ribs, so I decided to use a 3-2-1 method, which worked good.
I rubbed the meat…
Editorial Calls For Non Professional Wolf Managers to Butt Out and Shut Up
*Editor’s Comment*
On May 18, 2012, in the
Bozeman Daily Chronicle, newspaper staff crafted an editorial in which they basically said that unless you are a paid professional wolf expert, people should mind their own business and stay out of…
Outdoorsman’s Resource Guide A Valuable Asset
I’ve been talking to Craig Steele from CEI Outdoors a lot lately; he is the man behind the
Outdoorsman’s Resource Guide. Craig and I have followed each other off and on the past few years and I recently made a confession to Craig – I…
Survival Strap Review
Thanks to Jason Ovitt for telling me about
Survival Strapsand sending me some to check out. From Jason:
“Most people would not go to work wearing their hiking boots and backpack, but unpredictable situations are part of daily life and leaving your…
Memorial Day Reflections
Tomb of the Unknowns
Like many other Americans I took advantage of the long weekend to get away but hopefully like me many took the time to really reflect on what Memorial Day is all about. No matter your political leanings or party affiliation on this…
If I Wanted to Kill Fishing and Hunting
Well worth the time to listen. How to get rid of hunting and fishing…
Anthony’s Spices Looking for Retailers
I have long been a fan of Lance Anthony of
Anthony’s Spicesand his awesome line of spices and rubs. Lance came through again, donating some of his sauce and spice for an event recently held by
Gateway Outdoors.
I talked to Lance the other day and…