November 19, 2009 Hunting & Fishing News

RemingtonŽ Acquires Advanced Armament Corp?

Remington Arms Company, Inc. through a wholly owned subsidiary has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire certain assets of Advanced Armament Corp (AAC). The transaction closed on October 2, 2009. (PRWeb Oct 5, 2009)

Outdoors: With deer-hunting season open, you make your own luck (The Norwich Bulletin)
In rural areas of some states (such as north central Pennsylvania) where deer hunting is basically a requirement for residents, the deer-season opener is like a holiday. Everything shuts down, because no one would come to work anyway.

Knife Enthusiast with Sharp Website Gains an Edge with New Blog

TheKnifeVault.com is a knife connoisseur's dream, providing an unrivaled selection of high end hunting, survival, tactical and collectible knives. Founded by knife collector Leland May, the website's newest feature is a blog which seeks to provide detailed information about specific functions of knives as well as tips for care, storage and sharpening. (PRWeb Sep 17, 2009)

Duck hunting could be a good time to get some fishing in (The Log Cabin Democrat)
Duck hunting season does start Saturday. Yes, this is a fishing report, but duck season is a good time to take along a fishing rod.

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)

Southern Resorts Vacation Rentals Announces Video Contest

Southern Resorts Vacation Rentals on Florida's Northwest Gulf Coast is holding a Video Contest. Do you like to visit the Beach during Fall and/ or Winter? Show us why and have a chance to win a 5 night stay. (PRWeb Sep 23, 2009)

Mr. Brewman's Premium Southern Sweet Tea is Now Shipping the Finest the South has to Offer...To Your Door

With the New WebSite, www.MrBrewmans.com, what used to only be a Southern indulgence has been unlocked and made available to the entire United States. No more frustration at not being able to find the right stuff because your North or West of the Mason-Dixon line. It's about time that Ezekial's dream became a reality and people of all shapes and sizes be able to enjoy Premium Southern Sweet Tea, no matter their locale. (PRWeb Nov 2, 2009)

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)

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)

OUTDOORS: Weekly fishing report, Nov. 19 (North County Times)
The fish report is weekly. Its accuracy depends on marinaoperators, tackle shops and local fishermen we contact. Anglerscatching large fish should send the information to Outdoor NewsService, P.O. Box 9007, San Bernardino, CA 92427, or telephone909-887-3444, so it can be included in this report. Faxes can besent to 909-887-8180. E-Mail messages or fishing reports can alsobe posted to Jim ...

Eight Species of Black Bass
Did you know there are eight different species of black bass in the United States? All are related and can breed with each other, but they usually live in slightly different habitats and can be identified by biologists even if fishermen have a hard time. You have heard of largemouth and smallmouth - but how about Suwannee and Bartram's bass?

picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

Eight Species of Black Bass

Eight Species of Black Bass originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at 05:18:49.

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Thanksgiving Deer Hunt 2002

Time sure does fly... it sure doesn't seem like it's been seven years since this hunt, when I took a couple whitetails after a long run of mediocre luck.

So You Think You Want To Fish In Bass Tournaments?
If you think you want to fish a bass tournament there are many possibilities, from club fishing to professional trails. Every state has many options in the mid-range, too, where you pay up to $200 and fish as an individual in a draw tournament or as a team with your partner.

Georgia has several kinds of tournaments you can fish. If you don't live in Georgia, these Georgia tournaments will give you an idea of what is available. And some of the ones listed here, like the ABA, have trails in multiple states.

picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

So You Think You Want To Fish In Bass Tournaments?

So You Think You Want To Fish In Bass Tournaments? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 10:08:48.

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The Best of Time

It sure is nice to spend time in the woods. Things happen differently out there, and time will often either fly or stand still, depending on circumstances and adrenaline. Time in the woods will often bring back good old memories, even as you're making new ones... and that's always worthwhile.

You Can Catch Monster Bluegill Through the Ice
Anyone can catch bluegill through the ice, but it takes special talent and equipment to catch big bluegill. Tournaments prove who can catch the big ones, and the authors of this article are some of the best.

Do you fish for bluegill through the ice? If so, do you use any of these tactics? Share what you do in the comments section below.

picture (c) Northland Fishing Tackle

You Can Catch Monster Bluegill Through the Ice

You Can Catch Monster Bluegill Through the Ice originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 10:54:21.

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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.