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December 5, 2009 Hunting & Fishing News


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On the Range: Squirrel Hunting (KTAB Abilene)
In years past, roaming the woods hunting squirrels was a rite of passage for many Texas youngsters.  Today, there are fewer squirrel hunters, and with them has dwindled what was once a main gateway into the outdoors.

Crocodile Rug and Mastodon Tusk Among 850 Taxidermy Mounts at Fort Worth Big Game Trophy & Western Auction

A 13-foot Crocodile rug with open jaws and a 164 pound tusk of an extinct Mastodon are among 850 exotic and unusual taxidermy mounts and artifacts being liquidated at auction in Fort Worth, Texas. The hunting trophies, animal rugs, fish and bird mounts being offered to the general public at the World Class Big Game Trophy & Western Auction are from private collections of renowned big game hunters and natural history museums. (PRWeb Oct 24, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/taxidermy/auction/prweb3087414.htm

Cabela?s Introduces Top Christmas Gift Ideas

A holiday guide to picking out the perfect gift for anyone who loves the outdoors from the World’s Foremost Outfitter. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Cabelas/christmas-ideas/prweb3230954.htm

Trophy Room Publishes Article Titled "The Seven Deadly Sins of Waterfowl Hunting"

Louis Foggia provides tips to improving your waterfowl hunt by highlighting the 7 most commonly made mistakes with simple remedies for each (PRWeb Sep 24, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2935304.htm

Starbucks releases golden parachute for former international chief: a year's salary plus insurance, job hunting services (Seattle Times)
Starbucks will pay its former top international executive, Martin Coles, one year's salary plus a year of medical and dental insurance and job hunting services worth up to $14,000, the company said in a securities filing today.

Iconic Sportsman, Tim Herald, Joins Editorial Staff at American-Hunter.com

American-Hunter.com offers avid hunters advice and resources they can't get anywhere else from the most experienced hunters in North America. (PRWeb Sep 25, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/american-hunter/hunting-guides/prweb2941524.htm


Fishing News

New Recreational Mariner E-Newsletter Focuses on Safety at Sea

NOAA nautical chart partner OceanGrafix relies on research and customer experiences to launch e-news focused on safer boating. Called OG News, it's a non-promotional e-news designed to keep sailors up to date on nautical news, NOAA, and safety at sea. (PRWeb Oct 15, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb2997064.htm

Flipfins? Make Splash Among Float Tube and Pontoon Fisherman

With the fishing season in full-swing across the country Navigator Flipfins™ - new kind of float tube fins from Omega Aquatics, Inc. - is making a mark among industry pros and float tube & pontoon fisherman. This very traditional industry has warmly welcomed this innovative design. It makes float tuber's life easier and will prevent a fishing rods from breaking, as often occurs during water entries or while trying to don a set of conventional fin. (PRWeb Oct 8, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb2442104.htm

Fishing Film Tour offers Salmon Trout and Steelhead Fishermen a Chance at Starring Role

A new fishing magazine and DVD combo called KYPE, named after the hook-jaw of a male trout, salmon and steelhead, announced today they are offering a rare opportunity to fishermen to partake in one of several film shoots scheduled in Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York State this fall. (PRWeb Sep 23, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/SalmonTroutSteelhead/FlyFishingDVD/prweb2929174.htm

KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts Offers Up To 50 Percent Discount For October Fall Festivities & Fantasies in the Florida Keys

October In the Florida Keys brings many highly anticipated fall festivities including the 31st Annual Fantasy Fest, a themed fishing tournament benefiting a local charity, and a weekend-long Pirates Festival. To celebrate these unique Keys events, KeysCaribbean is offering an October Special Savings Offer: 50 percent off at select KeysCaribbean luxury resorts through Oct. 31. KeysCaribbean also is introducing a new special offer: "The Longer You Stay in Paradise, The Less You Pay." Guests who reserve a trip online will receive a lower nightly rate the more nights that they book for their stay. (PRWeb Sep 27, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2947474.htm

Boat Trader iPhone Application Puts 100,000 New and Used Boats at Shoppers? Fingertips

The free Boat Trader iPhone application lets boat shoppers quickly find new and used boats, yachts, sailboats and personal watercraft (PRWeb Nov 6, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/BoatTrader/iPhoneApplication/prweb3163064.htm


Hunting & Fishing Commentary

A Forest Memory

A walk through the forest in deer hunting season is bound to bring back pleasant memories. This hunter, recalling his first buck, enjoys one of the more pleasant aspects of hunting in familiar woods.

Read About A Forest Memory

A Forest Memory originally appeared on About.com Hunting / Shooting on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 12:25:48.

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Catch Salmon In Lake Michigan By Fishing the Zone
Lake Michigan fish Captain Jim Hirt has a method for finding salmon on Lake Michigan. He says they are controlled by temperature so he looks for temperature zones to catch them. This article explains what a zone is, how to find the right zone, how to fish it and what lures to use.

In the second part of this article Captain Hirt explains the different zone you need to find for brown trout and how to fish it, too.

Do you fish zones for fish? Share your tips and methods in the comment section below.

picture (c) Captain Jim Hirt

Catch Salmon In Lake Michigan By Fishing the Zone

Catch Salmon In Lake Michigan By Fishing the Zone originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 at 08:01:07.

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Review: Remington Great American Bird Hunt for Wii Bird Hunting Game

Just in time for the holidays, here's a review of a bird "hunting" game which you may - or may not - want to buy for that special sportsman on your Christmas list. It provides lots of action and a good variety of game, doesn't represent hunting very much at all, and can be fun to play with friends. All in all, not a bad way to spend some time (I've certainly done worse), but is it worth the $30 price tag? Read the review to find out what I think.

Read the Review of Remington Great American Bird Hunt for Wii Bird Hunting Game

Review: Remington Great American Bird Hunt for Wii Bird Hunting Game originally appeared on About.com Hunting / Shooting on Thursday, November 26th, 2009 at 10:37:05.

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Winter Fishing Information
Winter Fishing Pictures Winter fishing varies a lot just in the US. From ice fishing up north to bass fishing in the south, there is always some way to go fishing no matter where you live. Dress for the weather, have the right gear and know which kind of fish you want to catch and you can have a lot of fun this time of year. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere just save this information until next June.

picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

Winter Fishing Information

Winter Fishing Information originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Thursday, November 26th, 2009 at 02:29:38.

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