November 15, 2009 Hunting & Fishing News

New Outdoor Locator Lighting System Won't Disturb Big Game, Increases Hunter Safety

A new locator lighting system for outdoor enthusiasts and hunters will reduce the risk of becoming lost and increase the chances for hunting success. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2009)

Waterfowl hunting season begins (Alamogordo Daily News)
It's that time of the year to check the waders for holes that need patching, break out the insulated underwear and practice our hail calling. Waterfowl hunting season began Oct. 31 here.

Gateway Canyons Resort Invites Leaf-Peepers, Seniors, Girlfriends and Motor Heads With Seasonal Packages

Summer is over, but for some travelers the best time to be going to southwest Colorado is now. Whether it’s the activity of viewing Colorado’s glorious fall colors, or it’s the need to just get away with friends, Gateway Canyons Resort offers special packages (http://www.gatewaycanyons.com/index.php) that help to put people right where they need to be. (PRWeb Oct 2, 2009)

Vermont Launches HunterExam.com's Interactive Hunter Education Study Guide

New online hunter safety study guide exposes students to all topics that will be covered during the classroom instruction needed to obtain their Vermont hunter education certificate. (PRWeb Oct 26, 2009)

GunBroker.comŽ Hosting Charity Auction of Pink Rifle to Fight Breast Cancer

In support of the fight against breast cancer, GunBroker.com® is hosting a charity auction of an unusual pink rifle. The auction, which can be viewed at http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=139806438, ends October 25. The pink AR-15 style DPMS Panther Lite rifle was donated by DPMS Panther Arms. More details on the rifle can be found on the auction page. (PRWeb Oct 21, 2009)

One Of Georgia?s Most Historically Significant Properties To Be Sold

Site to be auctioned is 450 acres near the center of “Old Agency Reserve,” one of the first non-coastal plantations founded in 1796 by Colonel Benjamin Hawkins, one of George Washington's chief advisors. "Old Agency Reserve" was a successful demonstration center for agriculture and ranching techniques to the Native Americans. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2009)

Southern Resorts Announces Two Key Personnel Changes

Southern Resorts Announces a New Director of Human Resources and Business Strategy as well as a new General Manager of their Fort Walton Beach Vacation Rentals (http://www.SouthernResorts.com/bre) operation. (PRWeb Oct 6, 2009)

Reprint of the Famous Book "The Complete Guide to the Salmon River," by George Douglas

Castle Douglas Productions announced the reprint of one of the fishing industries most in-demand books of all-time. Limited copies available, pre-orders are now being taken. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2009)

Guides decry deepwater fishing limits (Florida Keys Keynoter)
A federal proposal to shut down deepwater bottom fishing to protect overfished grouper species drew fire from South Florida anglers at a Tuesday hearing in Key Largo.

4 killed in collision of S. Korean fishing boat with HK-registered cargo (China Daily)
SEOUL - Four people died and three went missing after a South Korean fishing boat collided with a Hong Kong-registered cargo ship Saturday night near waters off the island of Jeju, South Korean maritime authorities said Sunday.

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)

Commercials Part 9 - Advanced Long Pole Fishing (FISHINGmagic)
I left you last week getting into the routine of fishing the long pole. This week I'm going to look at further variations of long pole fishing. There's more to pole fishing than just always fishing the same way, hard on the bottom. Let's take another look at that basic rig.

What Are Bass Doing On Lake Guntersville Right Now?

Flying With Guns

Sometimes, it seems like everybody who doesn't own a gun is dead set against those of us who do - especially when it comes to airports and traveling. But that is not always the case, and guidelines are in place that allow for relatively easy and problem-free transport of your firearms on commercial airline flights.

When I flew to Denver and back earlier this month, it was my first time flying with guns. It turned out not to be that big a deal. I even decided not to regret the high cost of my gun case, considering the value of the guns that were crammed inside of it.

Lorpen Hunting Socks Review

Review: Steiner 8x44 Peregrine XP Binoculars

I got a pair of these 8x binocs on loan for my elk hunt, and I've used them for deer hunting as well. They're mighty good (as the high price suggests). And it was interesting to note that they offered about as much magnification as a Leupold scope set at 12x...

Ruger 44 Carbine Assembly Help

Once upon a time, several years before I was born, Sturm, Ruger, and Company built their first commercially-available rifle - and it wasn't the 10-22! It was a handy little semi-auto 44 magnum carbine, and I used one exclusively during my first two decades of deer hunting. They can be tricky to assemble, though...