January 18, 2010 Hunting & Fishing News

HYSKORE Announces a Recoil Free Tactical and Varmint Shooting Rest

Hyskore will introduce the Dead Eye Tactical and Varmint shooting rest at the 2010 SHOT Show. According to Hyskore spokesman Ted Werner, recoil discomfort separates many people from fully enjoying shooting sports. Even an experienced rifle shooter (www.hyskore.com) may notice a flinch when the firing pin falls on a dud . A shooting rest (www.hyskore.com) that absorbs recoil solves this problem. (PRWeb Jan 16, 2010)

Greatest Assembly of America's Custom Gunmakers and Engravers Will Showcase Artisans' Handiwork Jan. 22-24 in Reno

The American Custom Gunmakers Guild and the Firearms Engravers Guild of America will showcase the handiwork of their membership Jan. 22-24 at their annual Firearms Engravers & Gunmakers Exhibition in Reno, NV. Also participating are select members of American Bladesmith Society, the Contemporary Longrifle Association and the Knifemakers Guild. (PRWeb Dec 18, 2009)

Heavy Discounts on SOG Knives, Deals of the Day at Knives-America.com, Announcing its Own Economic Stimulus

Knives-America.com, a discount knives retailer online, announces heavy discounts on SOG and Spyderco Knives. (PRWeb Dec 17, 2009)

Wisconsin-based Artisans, Inc. Launches Shop.Ducks.org to Sell Ducks Unlimited Branded Apparel

Members of Ducks Unlimited have a new online store to purchase the organization's branded merchandise and support its conservation mission through a new licensing agreement with Wisconsin-based Artisans, Inc. A specialty-clothing manufacturer, Artisans launched Shop.Ducks.org to offer easy, one-stop access for the more than 700,000 Ducks Unlimited members in North America to buy branded apparel and accessories. A portion of the sales goes to support wetlands conservation, which has been the mission of Ducks Unlimited since 1937. Minneapolis-based Irish Titan, an e-Commerce firm, will help drive revenues for Artisans and conservation funds for Ducks Unlimited through social marketing. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

Body found in burned hunting cabin in Duval County (Alice Echo-News Journal)
Investigators discovered a body in the burned remains of a hunting cabin located north of Freer off of County Road 407 on Sunday afternoon. Sheriff's officials said the owner of the structure, Oscar Esparza, 39, is suspected to be the victim.

Firearms Engravers & Gunmakers Exhibition Set for Jan. 22-24 -- Gathering in Reno Showcases America's Top Artisans

Nearly 100 artisans from across America will come together Jan. 22-24 at John Ascuaga's Nugget for an event that has come to be known as "The Greatest Assembly of Custom Guns and Engraving in America." The exhibition is an opportunity "to see truly fine quality firearms and meet America's best custom gunmakers and firearm engravers," organizers said. (PRWeb Jan 8, 2010)

Join Hanalei Inn in 2010: Celebrating 50 Years in Hanalei Kauai

Hanalei Inn celebrates a half century of helping guests enjoy the local "aloha" spirit of beautiful Hanalei, Kauai. (PRWeb Dec 2, 2009)

Southern Resorts' Panama City Beach Vacation Rentals Welcomes Southwest Airlines

Southern Resorts Vacation Rentals welcomes Southwest Airlines and the new markets announced reaching the Panama City Beach destination. (PRWeb Dec 18, 2009)

Lampe: Solving the paradox of ice fishing (Peoria Journal Star)
As with most aspects of life, there is irony in ice fishing.   Although you need sub-freezing temperatures to form hard water, you often need warmer weather for fish to really start biting well.   So it was Wednesday afternoon, on a day when the mercury inched well above freezing and driveways and sidewalks finally reemerged.

Taltson dam expansion questioned by fishing camp owner (CBC North)
A proposal to expand the Taltson hydroelectric dam in the Northwest Territories came under fire Thursday by a family that has run a sport fishing camp on Nonacho Lake for decades.

What Are Bass Doing On Lake Guntersville Right Now?

Fishing Legacy
Who had influence on you and your fishing? Did your father get you started fishing or, like me, was it your mother? In my life my mother played an important part in my love of fishing but so did uncles and family friends. Thinking about the roots of your love of fishing can bring back great memories and provide a guide to how you should work with children to provide them the same background.
Fishing Legacy

Fishing Legacy originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Sunday, January 17th, 2010 at 11:02:12.

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Three Structures To Target This Winter
Professional bass fisherman Scott Suggs shares the kinds of lake structure he targets for winter bass. Seek out these three kinds of structure and use his tips on baits and tackle and it will help you catch bass this time of year.
Three Structures To Target This Winter

Three Structures To Target This Winter originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Saturday, January 16th, 2010 at 07:11:24.

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Hunting & Shooting Quick Tips From a Life-Long Hunter

A lifetime of hunting has taught me a few things, and every now and then I get smart enough to put some of them down in writing. Dad taught me that learning is a lifelong process, and as usual, he was right... so I'm going to keep on learning.

Meanwhile, I'll do my best to share my knowledge with others, just like Dad always did. He was always willing to help, always in the most practical way. Therefore, I've condensed some of my most important hunting lessons into handy little tips that are easy to read, easy to remember, and won't take much time out of your busy day.

Do We Have A New Record Bass?
Last July a potential world record bass was caught in Japan. The IGFA, the official fish record keepers, has been studying the application for this fish as a new world record for over four months and will announce its decision on Friday, January 8, 2010 at 1:30 PM EST.

The current world record was caught by George Perry in Georgia. It has stood for over 70 years. Although a bigger bass was caught in California a few years ago, it was snagged and did not qualify for the record, to it was never entered.

The IGFA press conference about the decision will be shown live on Bassmaster.com

What do you think about the world record? Some say fish stocked outside their native range should not be considered for the record. Others say fish caught in any method, not just on sporting tackle following IGFA rules, should be considered.

picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

Do We Have A New Record Bass?

Do We Have A New Record Bass? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Thursday, January 7th, 2010 at 20:00:08.

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Magnum, Defined

"It's a magnum."

Okay... so what? What does that mean, anyhow?

This article ought to help folks understand what "magnum" means as it applies to guns and ammunition. For the most part, it's a marketing term that originally meant "bigger and better," but just because a cartridge has "magnum" attached to its name doesn't necessarily mean it's the best thing ever.