September 2, 2009 Hunting & Fishing News

Demand for Illinois Farm and Recreational Land Spurs Opening of Specialized Real Estate Offices

Mossy Oak Properties is proud to announce its expansion into the state of Illinois.Partners Tom Rayburn and Don Faller officially opened Mossy Oak Properties AgriRec Land in Butler, Illinois on June 5. Mossy Oak Properties AgriRec Land specializes in farm and recrational property for sale in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

Weatherby Sweepstakes Offers Chance to Win SA-08 Synthetic Semi-Auto Shotguns

Weatherby's new online sweepstakes will reward 20 entrants with a SA-08 Synthetic semi-auto shotgun. Launched May 15, the sweepstakes promotes Weatherby's new SA-08 Synthetic with retail prices starting as low as only $449. The sweepstakes ends January 15, 2010. A random drawing will then be conducted and 20 winners announced March 1. Each will receive a SA-08 Synthetic.To enter the sweepstakes, go to www.449semi-auto.com, and complete and submit the registration form. (PRWeb May 21, 2009)

Weatherby Nation Shoots Past 25,000-Member Milestone

Weatherby's trailblazing online community for hunters and shooters recently passed the 25,000-member milestone. The legendary firearms company launched its community, Weatherby Nation (www.weatherbynation.com), in September 2007. In 2008 alone, there were 127,500 unique visitors to the site, which offers free membership. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

PickASpotArchery.com Introduces New Octane Series Products

PickASpotArchery.com recently introduced its new product line of the evolutionary Octane Series by Bowtech. The 2009 Octane lineup features an innovative bow sight, drop away rest, and quiver. These accessories bring the newest technology into the archery world. (PRWeb Jul 21, 2009)

Brown Dog Offroad Introduces New "K" Series Motor Mounts, Teams Up with NAXJA

Brown Dog Offroad introduces new "K" series motor mounts designed specifically for Jeep Cherokee XJ and Comanche MJ at NAXJA (North America XJ Association) 2009-2010 regional and national events. (PRWeb Jun 18, 2009)

Atlantic states commission reject proposed shutdown of black sea bass fishing (The Star-Ledger)
Andrew Mills/The Star-LedgerA giant black sea bass caught about five miles off Manasquan Inlet in 2007.A proposed emergency shutdown of the recreational black sea bass fishing on Sept. 30 was rejected by fishing regulators, according to a report by the...

The New Weed Shear: An Alternative to Herbicides for Lake Weed Control and Pond Weed Management

Through the years, lake weed and pond weed control has been accomplished through the use of aquatic herbicides and lake weed killers; however, a highly productive tool; the redesigned Lake Weed Shear can now eliminate the need for these potentially dangerous herbicides in managed waters. The Lake and Pond Weed Shear can cut weeds such as milfoil, hydrilla, coon tail, curly leaf pond weed, hyacinth, lily pads, flowering rush and even cattails with ease. (PRWeb Aug 6, 2009)

Pond Supply Distributor Continues to Expand Its Product Line

Pond supply distributor and retailer, Natural Environmental Systems, LLC, has further expanded its aquatic weed control product line by adding innovative new weed cutting tools. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2009)

Staying Close to Home This Summer? Boating Industry Announces Top Boating Spots

The U.S. recreational boating industry's trade association, National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), today announced the top 10 boating states. To provide on-the-water vacation ideas, Discover Boating, the industry's consumer awareness effort, has named the best boating destinations within each state. (PRWeb Jun 29, 2009)

E3Escapes offers Free Team Sponsorships to the 2009 Bisbee?s Black and Blue Fishing Tournaments in Cabo San Lucas

Avid Marlin sport fishing (http://www.e3escapes.com/bisbees?utm_source=PRWeb&utm_medium=PR&utm_content=bisbees&utm_campaign=625) enthusiasts from around the world can now enter “The World’s Richest Tournaments” with a Free Team Sponsorship at the “All Entry Level” ($63,100) in this years 29th Annual Bisbee’s Black and Blue Tournament (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

First global illegal fishing treaty agreed: UN (AFP via Yahoo! News)
A group of 91 countries have agreed on a treaty that will block ships involved in illegal fishing from entering signatory ports and thus help prevent the fish going to market, the UN said on Tuesday.

Lure Retrievers - Worth Their Weight in Crankbaits
If you fish a crankbait you will get it hung too deep to reach. Crankbaits are expensive, and if you find one that seems "lucky" and catches fish better...

Gonna Try A New-To-Me Hunting Tool
Well, I went and got myself a crossbow. (photo copyright Barnett Outdoors, LLC) This year, I joined a lease in south Georgia, and GA allows crossbow use during archery season. Add to...

Choosing a Rifle Caliber for Home Defense and Hunting
More and more folks want to own a gun for home defense, especially in these increasingly-uncertain times. And it makes sense to get a rifle that can serve double duty,...

Book Review: From the Hood to the Woods
John Annoni has been acclaimed for what he's accomplished by using hunting to help inner-city youth, but this autobiography leaves a lot to be desired. I believe he does good...

What Are Bass Doing On Lake Guntersville Right Now?
Captain Mike Gerry is on Lake Guntersville fishing and guiding other fishermen almost every day. His reports on what the fish are doing will help you plan your trip...