Hunting News
New LED Lights Provide Increased Safety for Tactical Officers
Hoyttech's HL-1 Tactical Flashlight and WL-1 Weapon Light are first to offer multi-mode, application specific operational configurations. Elliptical beam bezel provides wider field of view and increases officer safety. (PRWeb Jun 28, 2009)
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Wyatt's Guns Announces the Opening of a Combined Retail Store, Indoor Range and Shooting Sports Classroom in Hamilton County, Indiana
The founder of the well known gun shop in Cicero, Indiana, has just completed building a new facility at the existing location unlike any other in central Indiana. Wyatt's Guns is a full service gun shop located in Cicero, Indiana, with a combined state-of-the-art retail showroom, indoor range, and firearms training classroom. (PRWeb May 6, 2009)
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1st American Reserve Announces Their Attendance at the 2009 NRA Celebration of American Values Banquet
1st American Reserve announces their attendance at the 2009 Celebration of American Values Banquet being held in the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. (PRWeb May 12, 2009)
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The Triple Duty Green Laser Boresight by Sightmark Hits the Mark
The boresight fits almost all firearm calibers and has an extended range due to the green laser module. When sighting a riflescope or sight, it will quickly get the operator on paper and ready for fine tune adjustment while saving time, money and ammo. (PRWeb May 14, 2009)
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Revision Photochromic Hellfly Ballistic Sunglasses Give Law Officers a Tactical Edge
Revision Eyewear, leading suppliers of ballistic protective eyewear to law enforcement and military worldwide, marks its debut in light changing lens technology with the Photochromic Hellfly® Ballistic Sunglass. Featuring Revision Eyewear's rapid light changing technology, the Photochromic Hellfly Sunglasses automatically darken to a sunglass tint when exposed to sunlight and return to their clear state in the absence of UV rays, giving law officers a tactical edge in rapidly changing environments. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)
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Koch Equipment Adds Inject Star Pickle Injectors and Massagers/Tumblers to Its Offering
Koch Equipment LLC announced today its exclusive partnership with Inject Star, a manufacturer of automatic pickle injectors and massagers for the marination of bone-in or boneless meat, poultry, and seafood products. (PRWeb Jul 23, 2009)
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Fishing News
Paradise Ranch, Wyoming: Discounts Continue and Cowboy Fantasies Come True
For travelers who always wanted to spend a week at a dude ranch but hesitated at the cost and commitment, this year's economy opens a door to a fantasy vacation-come-true. Paradise Ranch continues to offer lower rates (up to 30% off) and the same western ranch experience. (PRWeb Jul 13, 2009)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2631234.htm
HOOK, LINE, SINKER: EASL Kids Fishing Rodeo attracts parents, children to Twin Lakes (Gonzales Weekly Citizen)
GEISMAR – Just after 9 a.m. Saturday, a mass of young fisherman pulled their lines out of the water at Twin Lakes. As they walked to the weigh-in table at the 49th annual East Ascension Sportsman League’s Kids Fishing Rodeo, some had buckets full of fish. Others didn’t have as much luck but one thing was for sure. All had fun.
Free for All - New Promotion Through the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association Markets Dozens of No-Cost Vacation Activities
The mountain resort town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado has created a brand new promotion, called Free (http://www.glenwoodchamber.com/General-VP/Free-for-All.html) for All, that highlights the ability for visitors to participate in dozens of outdoor activities without having to pay a fee. Vacations and getaways are always about time and money. This summer the value of a trip to the mountains is more inclusive than ever with lodging starting at $89/night. (PRWeb May 24, 2009)
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DuPont? Active Layer Makes its Debut in Gander Mountain SPX Rainwear and the DuPont? Active Layer Insulated Fleece Parka and Bib
DuPont and Gander Mountain announced today that DuPont™ Active Layer will be a primary material in the new Gander Mountain SPX rainwear and the Active Layer insulated fleece parka and bib. This line of premium hunting apparel is the highest quality available from Gander Mountain. Product will be available in its 116 retail stores located in 23 states beginning August 1 with the insulated versions available September 1. (PRWeb Jul 23, 2009)
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Possible Restrictions May Sink Local Fishing Industry (KGTV San Diego)
The body of water from Point Conception to the Mexico border is being examined for possible fishing restrictions, 10News reported.
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