January 8, 2009 Hunting & Fishing News

The Pheasantennial Celebration Begins

The South Dakota Office of Tourism has launched the South Dakota Pheasantennial, a celebration of 100 years of pheasant hunting in the state. The promotion will include special hunts, community celebrations and the Pheasantennial finale where enthusiasts will compete to win a hunt with television host, Ron Schara. (PRWeb Oct 15, 2008)

Hillsboro Co. Introduces "The Edge" Sporting Dog Advantage Formula for a New Approach to Performance Excellence and Optimal Canine Health.

For the special needs of dogs that compete, work and play hard, the Hillsboro Company offers "THE EDGE™" breakthrough formula that provides a triple benefit of performance support, health maintenance and diarrhea control for agility dogs, working dogs, retrieving and hunting dogs. (PRWeb Nov 28, 2008)

Sinus Buster Sponsors Biathlon Twins With Olympic Dreams

Sinus Buster, the world's first hot pepper nasal spray has announced a sponsorship agreement with two U.S. Biathlon teammates who are on a hot streak of their own. While identical twins Tracy and Lanny Barnes, may be the picture of sweetness with flowing blond hair and big smiles, they're also fierce competitors in one of the toughest sports going. Since competing in the 2006 Winter Olympics, the twins have been tearing up the Biathlon circuit with top rankings. Now they have their sights set on 2010. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008)

How a Bumper Sticker Lead to a $12,436 Donation to a Veteran Military Soldier's Charity

United States Concealed Carry Association founder Tim Schmidt announced that the United States Concealed Carry Association raised $12,436 for The Fisher House, a charity which helps wounded or ill soldiers recover by providing their family with a home near the military hospital in which to stay. Incredibly, this all came about from a chance encounter with a car bumper sticker. Mr Schmidt saw a bumper sticker that read "If you can read this, thank a teacher...If you are reading this in English, thank a U.S. Solider." (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

Holiday Ideas to Brighten the Season from WV Division of Tourism

With Thanksgiving around the corner and Christmas and New Year's following soon after, the West Virginia Division of Tourism offers tips for non-stop holiday fun that will fit any budget and lifestyle. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

Hunting regulations meeting here Thursday (The Dalton Daily Citizen)
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division wants to know what you think about hunting regulations.

Mountain Hunting Awards Get SCI Endorsement

Safari Club International has agreed to sponsor 2009 Trophy Awards presentation at the 5th Annual Hunter & Outfitter Convention at Bally's Las Vegas. The convention is the primary fundraising event for Grand Slam Club/Ovis, a mountain game conservation organization. (PRWeb Oct 18, 2008)

Justin Charles Announces Free Return Shipping on Men's Outerwear

Risk-Free Online Shopping Makes Holiday Shopping for The Man in Your Life a Breeze! (PRWeb Dec 11, 2008)

John Norris Unveil Their New Winter Fly Fishing & Clothing Range

Fly fishing fans everywhere are now able to wrap up warm and keep out the chill through a brilliant range of winter clothing and accessories made to withstand all that the fabled British winter has to give. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2008)

Magnalight.com Adds Christmas Gifts For Men With Release of New Handheld Spotlights and Remote Controlled Hunting Spotlights

Larson Electronics' Magnalight.com added several new handheld spotlights and remote controlled spotlights in time for the Christmas holiday. (PRWeb Nov 25, 2008)

New Year's Resolutions for the Outdoors
I resolve to spend more time in my bass boat, standing with one foot on the trolling motor hour after hour, fishing hard and trying to win a tournament. But...

What Does Hunting Mean to You?
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Review: Tick Twister
How to remove a tick? Good question. Folks have been asking that one for ages, and coming up with all kinds of off-the-wall solutions. And sometimes they work okay... but...

Winter Crappie
Winter is a great time to catch crappie. The ways I catch them in Georgia might help you where you fish. The one pictured to the left hit a...

Review - MagLoader
I found out several years ago that this very simple product works very well for loading pistol magazines. Many's the time I've had sore thumbs from trying to cram ammo...