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May 12, 2008 Hunting & Fishing News


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Weed Science Society of America Invasive Plant Spotlight: Algae-Harboring Hydrilla Causing Bald Eagle Deaths in the Southeast

The Weed Science Society of America brings awareness to the issues surrounding invasive plants. The aquatic invasive plant hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) harbors a blue-green algae which is potentially toxic to birds. Birds--namely waterfowl--eat the algae-harboring hydrilla, become poisoned and eventually die from a disease known as avian vacuolar myelinopathy. Eagles that prey on infected waterfowl contract the disease and perish as well. (PRWeb Apr 1, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb819334.htm

Hunting Island State Park has even more to offer (The Beaufort Gazette)
TripAdvisor.com named it home to one of the top 10 beaches in the United States, and ReserveAmerica listed it among the country's "Top 50 Scenic Views," but Hunting Island State Park now has even more to offer.

Finding a Hunting Lease (The Brownsville Herald)
In the past, hunting leases were secured from farmers and ranchers on a handshake and a hastily written check, but landowner fears of liability and litigation eventually caused the process to become far more formalized, with legally drawn lease agreements that are frequently scrutinized by attorneys.

ProTrails.com Adds Everglades National Park Trail Guide To Online Portfolio

ProTrails.com, a leading provider of multi-use recreational trail information has added Everglades National Park to its online trail database. (PRWeb Feb 8, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb684843.htm

Interact with World Class Engravers and Custom Gunmakers - Firearms Engravers and Custom Gunmakers Exhibition - January 25-27, 2008

Americas' best custom gunmakers and firearm engravers gather each year at their annual exhibition in Reno, NV. Gun enthusiasts can interact with these craftsmen, ask questions and plan new projects. (PRWeb Jan 19, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb634601.htm


Fishing News

OceanGrafix Announces 40 New Chart Editions from NOAA

New NOAA Chart Editions Reflect Latest Cartographic Data to Encourage Safe Boating (PRWeb Apr 8, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb839014.htm

Game and Fish Seeks Input on Fishing Rules (Ashley County Ledger)
LITTLE ROCK n In a short Arkansas Game and Fish Commission monthly meeting, commissioners were briefed on proposed fishing regulations.

4 quarters of fishing (The Russellville Courier)
Pro anglers share ups, downs on Lake Dardanelle during “Ultimate Match Fishing” By Sean Ingram Sports Editor The way “Ultimate Match Fishing” producer Jim Kramer explained it makes perfect sense: “It boils down to a bunch of guys out there having a little old fishing derby for $50,000, on national television, surrounded by cameras.

New Version of Award Winning Bass Fishing Swimbait Lure Now Shipping from ExtremeLures.com

Leading online retailer of award winning bass fishing lures ExtremeLures.com is now shipping the new version of the best selling low cost high performance swimbait on the market called the Megabait Charlie Swimbait (PRWeb May 5, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/bass_fishing/fishing_lures/prweb914884.htm

SoftPoint Industries Adds Blue Water Marine Paint -- One Stop Shopping for SoftSand Rubber and Quality Marine Paint

SoftSand Rubber particles are made exclusively by SoftPoint Industries and available only through the company's website (www.softsandrubber.com). SoftSand Rubber is gaining popularity in marine applications where it is increasingly preferred as a softer non-skid additive over hard aggregates like silica sand, aluminum oxide, etc. By adding Blue Water Marine Paint to the company's on-line store, customers now have the convenience of one stop shopping. (PRWeb Apr 29, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb896554.htm


Hunting & Fishing Commentary

Switzerland Bans Catch And Release Fishing
The animal rights folks have won. Switzerland has banned catch and release fishing, requiring fishermen to "be humane" with their catch by killing it. Is the next step to...

Mother and Fishing
My mother inspired my love of fishing. This article was written a year after I retired and I was traveling a lot and fishing many different places. ...

Mother's Day Fishing
I don't know if my mother instilled my love of fishing in me or if she just allowed it to grow. Either way, I got it from her and her...

David and Scott Orr With Big Stringer Of Fish
David and Scott Orr went fishing and landed a big stringer of bluegill and catfish. Looks like they had a big cleaning job! This pictures is from 1993...

Review: Whitetail Wisdom book, by Daniel E. Schmidt
Whitetail Wisdom calls itself "A Proven 12-step Guide to Scouting Less and Hunting More." It's an interesting way to present the info, and there's a lot of good stuff in...


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