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Conservation
Final ‘Waters of the U.S.’ Rule Represents Victory for Sportsmen, Fish and Wildlife, Clean Water
A highly anticipated rule that would enhance critical fish and wildlife habitat, improve the nation’s supply of drinking water and restore clarity to the federal Clean Water Act was finalized this morning, eliciting praise from […]
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New Model Predicts Fish Population Response to Dams, Other Ecological Factors
Researchers have developed a model to assess how dams affect the viability of sea-run fish species that need to pass dams as they use both fresh and marine waters during their lifetimes. NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science […]
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Memorial Day – Thank You To All Veterans Current, Past and Fallen
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. Over two dozen cities and towns claim to be the birthplace […]
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D-Day Tribute: 11-Year-Old Boy Holds Salute For Over An Hour (Video)
I will come right out and say it, this is one of the best seven minute and twenty nine seconds I have ever spent watching a #video on Youtube. On June 6th, 2014 an 11-year-old […]
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Part-Time Digital Advertising Sales Agent Needed
Do you love the outdoors? Do you like talking to people over the phone? Do you want to earn an extra income? If you answered yes to these questions then you might want to talk […]
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Honoring Our Heroes In Our Own Way – Delta
My name is Brian McConnell, I work for Delta Air Lines and coordinate the Honor Guard program for the military fallen, however the information put out by most people sharing this video is incorrect. I […]
Conservation
Species in the Spotlight campaign brings new focus to NOAA Fisheries’ endangered species conservation efforts
NOAA Fisheries announced today a new Species in the Spotlight campaign to focus recovery and public education efforts on eight marine species that are at risk of extinction. The eight species highlighted, all listed as […]
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April 2015 – Photo Contest Winner
Evan is the second winner in the youth fishing contest sponsored by Outdoors Unlimited Magazine. Fish, Frogs, and Fireflies is a proud co-sponsor, along with Daiichi and Snag Proof Lures.
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Is a Bullet Dangerous?
Is a bullet going to shoot right out of the case if it goes off outside the firearm’s chamber? Let’s see what happens. Thanks to Federal for supplying the ammo for this video, one 124 […]
Conservation
NOAA forensics lab helps raise bar for wildlife investigations
Undercover agents from federal agencies including NOAA Fisheries dining at a trendy Santa Monica sushi bar called “The Hump” ordered an unusual dish. The chef behind the counter served up a plate, acknowledging in a […]
Conservation
Populated Puget Sound sees stark shifts in marine fish species
The most populated areas of Puget Sound have experienced striking shifts in marine species, with declines in herring and smelt that have long provided food for other marine life and big increases in the catch […]
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Newest Urban Carry Knife
Steel Will Knives, a new premium brand that produces knives with the highest standards of quality, announces their newest urban series knife, the Censor. This knife is comfortable to carry and can be drawn quickly. […]
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The Importance of Being Heard
It’s more important than ever for today’s hunters and anglers to band together and be heard by the people and agencies that make decisions about our natural resources. Fortunately, the surveys available at HunterSurvey.com, and […]
Conservation
Dead Whales Are Showing Up Bringing Us A Message The Entire World Should See
Collective Evolution reported: More people are starting to look at what we’ve done to this planet, especially since the birth of the technological revolution. Our oceans have been suffering for a very long time, with […]
Conservation
Give Springtime Wildlife Extra Space
Wildlife observation continues to be a highlight of camping trips. From birds to rabbits, reptiles to white-tailed deer, various wildlife species offer an abundant supply of natural entertainment. Observing wildlife in its natural environment can […]
Top Hunting Headlines
Do .22 Ammo Challenges Translate Into More Airgun Use?
Today’s airguns are more powerful, more reliable and more accurate than the lever-action toys common to many of our childhoods. They are used in everything from precision shooting competitions and weekend plinking sessions to hunting […]
Top Fishing Headlines
OutDoors Unlimited Magazine’s April 2015 Spring Fishing Edition
Spring has sprung and what most anglers are thinking of is fishing. When will I get out on the water? Can I put off the lawn mowing for another day? The family project can wait. […]
Conservation
Boom-Bust Cycle Is Not a New Scenario for Pacific Sardines
Pacific sardines have a long and storied history in the United States. These pint-size powerhouses of the ocean have been — on and off — one of our most abundant fisheries. They support the larger […]
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Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Tips for April
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Tips presents free, seasonal how-to advice from Larry Whiteley, host of the award-winning Outdoor World Radio show. Each weekly tip offers practical advice to improve your skills.
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Youth Photo Contest
“A Contest For Our Future Fishermen.” Our angling youth are the “Future Fishermen” of our sport and one way to recognize their achievements and spread the joy of our sport is to see it through […]
Camping & Hiking
Tune Up Your Camping Tent Now
For those enduring snows and freezing temps, camping is likely not on the current adventure, to-do list. For those in warmer climates, or campers not afraid to spend chilly night out under the stars, camping […]
Conservation
First Estimate of Number of Whales Killed During Industrial Whaling 1900-1999
A recently published journal article co-authored by NOAA Fisheries scientists Phil Clapham and Yulia Ivashchenko is providing new insights into the extent of industrial whaling. Clapham and Ivashchenko worked with Robert Rocha, director of Science […]
Conservation
CCA Maryland Calls for Oyster Conservation
Believing that the state of the wild oyster population in the Chesapeake Bay needs attention, the Coastal Conservation Association Maryland (CCA MD) has asked the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to take five steps to […]
Top Hunting Headlines
We need your help! Maine Hunters Under Attack Again.
In another shocking move, “Mainers for Fair Bear Hunting” and the Humane Society of the United States’ Maine Director Katie Hansberry, have filed an appeal to the Maine Law Court in an attempt to make […]
Conservation
Shenandoah salamander, a rare find, becoming even more scarce
The Shenandoah salamander is a lungless salamander. It breathes through its skin and its respiration depends on its ability to maintain skin moisture. (Matthew Stover / Courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey). Springtime in the Northeast […]
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One Families Travels In BOGS
This past fall and early winter season called for a good choice in footwear. Post deer hunting season hikes in rain soaked woods and trails, setting up and tending coyote blinds in wet corn fields, […]
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March 2015 – Photo Contest Winner
Posing with a hefty crappie, Missouri mighty mite angler Kynlee Stocking won the March youth photo contest in Outdoors Unlimited Magazine. Her father, Dillon, snapped the prize-winning shot
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Most Memorable King Salmon
4:00 am, September 6th, 2014 – I woke up from my camper in the parking lot of Manitowoc Marina in Wisconsin on the shoreline of the Great Lake Michigan. Little did I know today would […]
Conservation
Forest garden bearing fruit as both food producer, water filter
To reach the patch of land he manages near Bowie, MD, Lincoln Smith crosses a cul-de-sac and a soggy cornfield left bare in winter but for the tender shoots of a cover crop. This is […]
Saltwater Angling
Camping & Hiking
Early Spring Camping Tips
Camping in the early spring can offer a different outdoor experience as well as set of challenges. Larry Whiteley, host of the award-winning Outdoor World Radio show, offers tips on how to make the most […]
Conservation
VDGIF Shad Restoration Program Featured in “The Spawn” Documentary Film
Winter 2015 featured an article announcing “The Spawn”, an environmental documentary film by VCU alumna Melissa Lesh, won first runner up at 2015 RVA Environmental Film Festival. Produced by VCU Life Sciences’ Outreach Education Coordinator […]
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Plano Leads Tackle Storage Sales With Ongoing Practical Innovation
In a recent internet-based survey of nearly 16,000 anglers completed by Southwick Associates, the nation’s premier outdoors market research firm, participants said they purchased Plano tackle storage products more in 2014 than any other brand.
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Colion Noir On The ATF Ammo Ban – Video
Colion Noir warns that if the ATF’s ammunition ban were to happen, it would set a dangerous precedent that would make all ammunition fair game. Click here for the transcript.
Product Reviews
CRANKCASE and CRANKBOX Can Charge Smartphones and Accessories While On the Go
AMPWARE today announced the launch of CRANKCASE and CRANKBOX, a smartphone case with an integrated hand-crank generator and a universal generator, respectively. The revolutionary devices allow smartphones and virtually any mobile USB
Conservation
Bird Conservation Group Calls for Changes in Data Collection at Wind Developments
American Bird Conservancy (ABC) has called on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to institute a new system of pre-construction risk assessment and bird and bat mortality data collection in connection with hundreds of […]
Conservation
New Critical Habitat Proposed for North Atlantic Right Whales
North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) are among the most endangered marine mammals in U.S. waters, numbering approximately 450 individuals today. Once hunted for the oil and baleen (for corsets and buggy whips, among other […]
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Top Fishing Equipment Brands for 2014
Southwick Associates’ AnglerSurvey.com announced the brands and products anglers purchased most frequently in 2014. This list has been compiled from the 15,685 internet-based surveys completed in 2014
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Day6 Outdoors: PlotWatcher Pro with David Blanton (Video)
The PlotWatcher Pro has the best battery life of time-lapse cameras, lasting up to 4 months on a set of 8 AA batteries. Combined with the ability to record up to 1 million images, you […]
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