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Michigan NRC Honors Mary Ann Van Lokeren’s Conservation Efforts

by Outdoor Hub May 21, 2012
Michigan NRC honors Mary Ann Van Lokeren’s conservation efforts

The Natural Resources Commission honored Mary Ann Van Lokeren with a Partner in Conservation Award at its Thursday, May 17, meeting in Onaway, Mich. Van Lokeren was recognized for her help in restoring wildlife habitat on the site of an abandoned Emmet County correctional facility. A retired businesswoman and long-time conservation enthusiast, Van Lokeren took [...]

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Upcoming Outdoor Event for Women Coming to Dalmatia, Pennsylvania

by National Wild Turkey Federation May 21, 2012
Upcoming Outdoor Event for Women Coming to Dalmatia Pennsylvania

The Lykens Valley/Michaux Yellow Breeches/Shippensburg Strutters/Sun Area Chapters of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host their Women in the Outdoors event on June 30, 2012 at Martz’s Game Reserve in Dalmatia, Pennsylvania. Classes being offered are Shotgunning, Olympic Style Shotgun Instruction, Archery, Dog Training and more! Enjoy the outdoors and meet ladies that have [...]

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Holiday Weekend Means Heavy Traffic on Georgia’s Water

by Outdoor Hub May 21, 2012
Holiday Weekend Means Heavy Traffic on Georgia’s Water

Stay sober and know the laws when operating a boat this holiday weekend, urges the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. There were 109 boating accidents and 11 boating related fatalities in 2012 in Georgia, and conservation rangers made 168 boating under the influence arrests. “We know that many people will be on [...]

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Austin-Lehman Announces New Partnership with Wilderness Safaris

by Outdoor Hub May 21, 2012
Austin-Lehman Announces New Partnership with Wilderness Safaris

Award-winning tour operator Austin-Lehman Adventures (ALA – http://www.austinlehman.com/), the active travel company setting adventure vacations standards on five continents, will expand its footprint in Southern Africa and offer distinctive African adventures operated by Wilderness Safaris (http://www.wilderness-safaris.com), southern Africa’s leader in responsible travel. The new relationship will greatly expand ALA’s current Africa tour offerings, adding four [...]

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MBIA Celebrates National Marina Day

by Outdoor Hub May 21, 2012
MBIA Celebrates National Marina Day

Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) is partnering with the Association of Marina Industries and many other organizations in the celebration of the gateways to boating for National Marina Day, June 9, 2012.  National Marina Day was created in 2001, and annually dedicates the second Saturday in June to recognize marinas across the country. MBIA, comprised [...]

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Freedom Group Names Jennifer Williams Manager of Compliance

by Outdoor Hub May 21, 2012
Freedom Group Names Jennifer Williams Manager of Compliance

Freedom Group, Inc. (FGI) has named Jennifer Williams Manager of Compliance, a key leadership function to ensure best practices utilization and to maintain absolute regulatory and legal compliance.  Williams joins FGI from BEI Precision Systems & Space Company, Inc., where she was Manager of Trade Compliance, the Technology Control Officer and a member of the [...]

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Introducing Brine Realtree AP Camo Clutch

by Outdoor Hub May 21, 2012
Introducing Brine Realtree AP Camo Clutch

Introducing the first camouflage clutch lacrosse head by Brine. The Brine Realtree AP Camo Clutch is the latest version of Brine’s most successful lacrosse head. This head is popular among lacrosse players all over the country because of its stiffness and all-around performance. The Camo Clutch is made of molded plastic, with a Realtree AP [...]

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Landscape Project Training and Info Session June 12 in New Jersey

by Outdoor Hub May 21, 2012
Landscape Project Training and Info Session June 12 in New Jersey

Come learn about the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife’s recently updated Landscape Project, an interactive ecosystem-based mapping tool that assists government agencies, planners, conservation groups, the public and others in making decisions that will protect wildlife. Version 3.1 of the Landscape Project was released February 21, 2012 and includes a number of updates and [...]

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May Highlights Safe Boating in North Dakota

by Outdoor Hub May 21, 2012
May Highlights Safe Boating in North Dakota

A public awareness campaign held annually in May emphasizes the need for boaters to wears life jackets. Nancy Boldt, boat and water safety coordinator for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, said the message reinforces the importance of personal flotation devices. “Facts prove there is no safety substitute for wearing a life jacket while [...]

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Most Missouri River Boat Ramps Open in North Dakota

by Outdoor Hub May 21, 2012
Most Missouri River Boat Ramps Open in North Dakota

Water recreationists who plan to enjoy the Missouri River over Memorial Day weekend will find that most public boat ramps are usable. Bob Frohlich, North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries development supervisor, said sites have been cleared of sand and debris after being closed and underwater all of last summer. However, additional large-scale cleanup [...]

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Threat of Exotics in North Dakota’s Waters Continues

by Outdoor Hub May 21, 2012
Threat of Exotics in North Dakota’s Waters Continues

Silver carp are the latest threat in the ongoing campaign to stop the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species in North Dakota, which features 360-plus fishing waters. However, silver carp aren’t the only ANS threat in a state that is fortunate not to have big management problems with new or expanded exotic populations. Robert [...]

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Historic Bimini Big Game Club Announces Addition of Floating Dock

by Outdoor Hub May 21, 2012
Historic Bimini Big Game Club Announces Addition of Floating Dock

With the recent return of regular, scheduled seaplane flights to this popular Bahamas out-island destination, owners of the Bimini Big Game Club, www.biggameclubbimini.com today announced plans to build a floating dock to accommodate direct seaplane arrivals and departures for guests at the resort. Michael Weber, general manager of the popular 51-room resort and marina, confirmed [...]

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Kentucky’s Free Fishing Weekend Provides Opportunities for Youngsters and Families June 2-3

by Outdoor Hub May 21, 2012
Kentucky’s Free Fishing Weekend Provides Opportunities for Youngsters and Families June 2-3

Kentucky’s Free Fishing Weekend, which began more than 30 years ago, offers youngsters and families an opportunity to try fishing at no cost on June 2-3. All anglers, both youngsters and adults, may fish without a license those two days. However, all anglers must still observe minimum size limits and creel limits. At several locations [...]

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Vermont Public Television Outdoor and Nature Programs

by Outdoor Hub May 21, 2012

On Tuesday, May 27, at 7 p.m., the new series “Pedal America” starts in Austin, Texas.  Ira David visits a bicycle zoo, the Lance Armstrong Bikeway and a bicycle parade. On May 27 at 7:30 p.m., the 10th season of “VPT’s Outdoor Journal” continues.  Steve Martin of Waterbury, Vt., and his dog Riley search the [...]

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Mystic River Water Quality Receives a “D”

by Outdoor Hub May 21, 2012
Mystic River Water Quality Receives a “D”

At the Mystic River Watershed Association’s 16th annual Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle, EPA and the Mystic River Watershed Association announced the sixth public reporting on the condition of the Mystic River since kicking off a collaborative effort addressing water quality issues in the urban river in 2006. This year, the Mystic River Watershed [...]

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TWN Announces Deadeye Dan’s Cancer Camo for 3-D Surface Application

by Outdoor Hub May 21, 2012
TWN Announces Deadeye Dan’s Cancer Camo for 3-D Surface Application

TWN Industries Inc, the leading water transfer printing supplier is releasing Dead Eye Dan’s Cancer Camo water transfer printing film. A portion of the sales of this hydrographic film will be donated to cancer research, while another portion will be given to various charities to help cancer patients become active outdoors. The water transfer printing [...]

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“IGFA Saltwater Adventures” Season 2 Premiere on WFN

by Outdoor Hub May 21, 2012
“IGFA Saltwater Adventures” Season 2 Premiere on WFN

IGFA Saltwater Adventures, hosted by industry veteran Bill Boyce and produced by WFN: World Fishing Network and the International Game Fish Association (IGFA), will return to WFN for its second season   on Wednesday, May 23rd at 8:30 p.m. ET. Leading into this, a “Best-of Season 1″ episode will air at 8:00 p.m., which highlights the [...]

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Soldiers Earn Shot to Defend Olympic Gold

by Outdoor Hub May 21, 2012
Soldiers Earn Shot to Defend Olympic Gold

Two Soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit shot their way onto the U.S. Olympic Team and will defend the gold medals they won in 2008. Sgt. Glenn Eller won the first spot on Saturday after beating out teammate Sgt. Jeff Holguin by three targets in Double Trap at the Tucson Trap and Skeet Club. [...]

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Safariland Sponsors Upcoming IDPA Carolina Cup

by Outdoor Hub May 21, 2012
Safariland Sponsors Upcoming IDPA Carolina Cup

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) announced that Safariland, the makers of a broad range of law enforcement and security products and services, as well as competition specific holsters, will sponsor the upcoming 2012 Carolina Cup championship. Safariland is one of the longest running and most respected names in competitive pistol shooting, as well as [...]

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Scale-Shattering Arkansas Striped Bass: Not a State Record but Possibly Worth $1 Million

by Outdoor Hub Reporters May 21, 2012
Scale-Shattering Arkansas Striped Bass: Not a State Record but Possibly Worth $1 Million

A series of setbacks has prevented Rodney Ply from registering his striped bass as an Arkansas state record even though it weighed 4 pounds more than the current state record-holder. However, his big fish beat the world record for a landlocked striped bass by about half a pound and Ply may win $1 million if [...]

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