August 8, 2008 Hunting & Fishing News

Time to Make Plans for the Annual Knifemakers' Guild Show -- Three Days of Knife Events -- August 1 thru August 3 -July 31 President's Gala

It is not too early to make plans for attending the annual Knifemakers', Guild Show held at Buena Vista Palace-Orlando, FL. Room holders will be http://www.knifemakersguild.com [ eligible to win $500. ] Hundreds of the world's top knifemakers will be displaying and selling their artistry with a variety of knife designs that will dazzle attendees. (PRWeb May 2, 2008)

Gold Buckle Network Inks Co-marketing Deal with American Cowboy Magazine

Alliance offers enhanced benefits to GBN Members and AC readers and establishes online marketing partnership between leading Western content providers. (PRWeb May 2, 2008)

Search for Hunting Land is Easier than Ever : Rayonier Connects Quality Wildlife Habitat and Searchable Web Site

If you’re a sportsman, hunting for quality land is not nearly as much fun as hunting for deer, but the quest has just become easier according to an announcement today from Rayonier, the nation’s seventh-largest timberland owner. (PRWeb Jun 13, 2008)

Twelve Foot Crocodile at World Class Big Game Trophy Mount & Western Decor Auction

A twelve foot Crocodile, five Lions, two Tigers, a Polar Bear, a Lord Derby Eland (largest of the world's antelope), Elk and hundreds of smaller game animals, almost 700 taxidermy items, are up for auction from a natural history museum liquidation and private collections of big game Safari hunters. You can surprise your guests with that 12' Crocodile in your game room or enhance the room with a Jaguar or Zebra rug. There are other interesting Safari and game room items such as antler chandeliers and zebra hide furniture. (PRWeb Apr 12, 2008)

Hunting at issue in plan to curb deer (Boston Globe)
State and town officials are grappling with what will happen if Dover implements an expanded deer-hunting season to combat Lyme disease this year, and the question has started a dialogue about a regional evaluation of hunting in the suburbs.

Hunting season brings officers out of hibernation (Columbia Daily Herald)
From Sept. 1-Feb. 28, Mark Ventura and Pam McDonald expect to put in as many as 100 hours a week on the job — it’s hunting season in Tennessee. The weather during this time may be blistering hot or bitter cold.

Fishing industry fuel help plea (BBC News)
Fishing leaders renew calls for help from the Scottish Government to alleviate the impact of fuel prices.

Kayak Jeff Inc. Serves Greater Area with New Second Location in Pompano Beach

Kayak Jeff Incorporated has recently opened a new kayak superstore in Pompano Beach, FL. The superstore will display the largest collection of kayaks in South Florida and is located on a navigable canal so that demonstration and instruction can be offered daily and immediately upon request. (PRWeb Jul 20, 2008)

State's Decision Will Affect Future Developments on Georgia's Coast

The Altamaha Riverkeeper is appealing the Georgia Environmental Protection Division's (EPD) decision to allow a wastewater treatment facility on Union Island, a small hammock in McIntosh County. The proposed facility would create and dispose of large quantities of sewage. The location is especially troubling because it is near waters where crabbers, shrimpers, fishermen and emerging clam aquaculture businesses are working to provide seafood. (PRWeb Jun 17, 2008)

Fisheries Supply Innovator Introduces Improved Livewell and Baitwell Design

While the sweltering mid-summer heat may not be enough to discourage avid fishermen from getting their lines in the water, the high temperatures can create distinct risks for the fish they catch. Once caught fish have been placed into a livewell, their health and lifespan can deteriorate rapidly due to excessive heat, poor circulation, limited oxygen and harmful gases trapped in the water. NewPro Products has designed a powerful new livewell and baitwell ventilator that addresses all of these challenges to ensure the healthiest environment for fish. (PRWeb Jun 5, 2008)

PETA Potester Protested by Parents
A father takes on PETA over their stance that all animal research is bad. They even claim that the death of a rat is not worth it even if it...

St Croix Fishing Rod Review
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Tips On Fishing At Night
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What is Olympic Shooting?
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Blood-Trailing Whitetail Deer
I have had some good experiences tracking, even though it can be frustrating. I have learned a bit about tracking over the years, and thought it would be useful to...

Review - BoreSnake Gun Bore Cleaner
Surely you've heard of the BoreSnake before. It's that fabric ropelike thing that you may have seen in the stores or at the range... the rope has an embedded bore...