Hunting News
Experienced Hunter Tracks Down Hunting and Shooting Enthusiasts with New Blog
Huntingshootingauthority.com is a relative newcomer to the online market emerging as a leading resource for hunting and shooting enthusiasts. Founder John Moscetti began his website with the goal of becoming a comprehensive resource for firearms, equipment and accessories. With a new blog, Moscetti will compile his knowledge into an informational resource for hunters and shooters. (PRWeb Aug 15, 2009)
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New LED Lights Provide Increased Safety for Tactical Officers
Hoyttech's HL-1 Tactical Flashlight and WL-1 Weapon Light are first to offer multi-mode, application specific operational configurations. Elliptical beam bezel provides wider field of view and increases officer safety. (PRWeb Jun 28, 2009)
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Former Lincoln Log Ltd. Dealers Launch CNW Log Homes of America Inc. -- New Company to Represent Multiple Log Home Manufacturers
A group of former Lincoln Log Ltd. dealers led by Chuck Clark, former Western Region Vice President for The Original Lincoln Logs Ltd., have created a new company called CNW Log Homes of America Inc. based in California. The CNW national dealer network currently offers Milled Log, Timber Frame and Handcrafted, Swedish Cope, Hybrid, Panelized and Stick-built homes in the United States of America. (PRWeb Jun 3, 2009)
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Deer crashes prompt hunting rule changes (The Telegraph)
In an effort to reduce the number of deer-vehicle accidents, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will be implementing a number of changes in regulations for the 2009-2010 deer-hunting season.
Hunting by bow and arrow OKâd in Harding Township (Observer-Tribune)
When the committee met on Aug. 19, resident Roberta Shields, who is a member of both the township’s Wildlife Management Committee and Harding Humane Solutions, voiced objections to permitting bow hunting on township property.
Fishing News
1st Place White Marlin Wins $653,375.00 at 2009 Mid-Atlantic $500,000
Scott Steele of Catonsville, MD caught a 95lb. white marlin on the final day of the 2009 Mid-Atlantic $500,000 Tournament, fishing aboard the vessel Toplesss (PRWeb Aug 24, 2009)
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Connecticut Boat Dealership Tops Nationwide Hydra-Sports Rankings
Atlantic Outboard, the northeast's largest volume dealer of fishing boats, was recently recognized as the nation's second-largest Hydra-Sports vendor--no small achievement, given the sheer number of dealerships carrying that line of highly popular fishing platforms across the country. In fact, this marks the first time a northeast dealership has ever ranked in the top two, nationally, for Hydra-Sports sales. (PRWeb Aug 13, 2009)
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Indian captains of fishing boat freed (Gulf Times)
Three Indian captains of fishing boats from Bahrain, apprehended by Qatar Coast Guard about a month back for trespassing into the country’s territorial waters, reached Bahrain yesterday following their release.
Good Samaritan rescues 2 from sinking fishing boat off Manasquan Inlet coast (The Star-Ledger)
MANSQUAN -- A good Samaritan rescued two people from a sinking fishing boat this morning after the Coast Guard issued an emergency alert to nearby boaters. The Coast Guard overheard a conversation between the 59-foot fishing boat Lady M and...
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)
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Hunting & Fishing Commentary
Whitetail Deer: A Hunter's View
This is a profile of the most-hunted big game animal in the USA. Lots of info on the whitetail deer, like why hunting is good for them, feeding, reproduction, outstanding...
Barnett Wildcat C5 Crossbow - Truth in Advertising?
I posted a while back about the slightly-used Barnett Wildcat C5 crossbow I recently bought. I also posted a couple links to pages with stats on this bow.
The factory, and...
Tree Stand Safety
All about how to stay safe when you're hunting in a tree stand! I know I have surely spent a bunch of hours in elevated stands, way up off the...
Fish Mortality
Jim Shepherd discusses fish mortality and how tournaments contribute to it. He looks at circle hooks as opposed to "J" type hooks and links to an study of striped...
XS Sights Ghost-Ring Aperture Set for Marlin 1895
XS Sights puts a good bit of R&D effort into their products, but this one could have used a little more refinement. Nonetheless, it still provides an excellent set of...
Colt Frontier Scout '62 Single Action 22 Magnum Revolver
More than half a century ago, Colt introduced a new twist on an old favorite: A genuine Colt single action revolver, made with modern materials and chambered for 22 rimfire...
