March 18, 2010 Hunting & Fishing News

Drug war in Mexico shoots down hunting (USA Today)
About 43% of the country's hunters are from the United States. Their prime areas have the most intense violence.

eLightSpot.com Brings Selection and Affordability to the Outdoor Lighting Marketplace

E-tailer eLightSpot.com is poised to be the next big outdoor lighting superstore by carrying a wide selection of outdoor lights including landscape, security, and handheld lights, all from reputable brands at affordable prices. (PRWeb Feb 3, 2010)

Hunting, fishing regulations approved (The Fayetteville Observer)
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has approved hunting and fishing regulations discussed during statewide public hearings this past year. A vote on proposed regulations was held at the March 3 meeting.

National Bowhunter Education Foundation Video Achieves Over Six Million Unit Shipments

First released in 1999 as part of a national treestand safety education program launched by NBEF, shipments of the hugely popular hunting education video, SAFE TREESTAND HUNTING, have now exceeded the six million units milestone. SAFE TREESTAND HUNTING is now also available complimentary to hunters worldwide via the Web in an effort to reduce the number of hunter injuries and fatalities. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

J. Wayne Fears Introduces First Four Titles In A Brand New Reference Guidebook Series

J. Wayne Fears, author and master outdoorsman, is pleased to introduce the first four no-nonsense reference guidebooks, in a new series, to be published by Pro Tool Industries. (PRWeb Jan 13, 2010)

Tactical Equipment Manufacturer, Wilderness Tactical Products, LLC, Introduces New Stretchable Ammo & Accessory Carriers to Tactical Gear Product Line

Wilderness Tactical Products expands product offering with new, patent pending Stretchable Ammo & Accessory Carriers; offers ease of transport of revolver and shotgun ammunition plus batteries. (PRWeb Jan 25, 2010)

28 Candidates in the Texas Primary who are Committed to Preserving Our Hunting Heritage and Conservation Legacy

With the March 2, 2010 Texas Primary rapidly approaching, www.TexasHuntFish.com wishes to express its gratitude to the Texas Wildlife Association for providing a vetted list of 28 candidates in contested races who are friends of the Hunting and Fishing Community. (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)

New TrophyRoom.com Pro Staff Blog Loaded with Hunting and Fishing Experts

If learning from experienced mentors is what it takes to be successful in field and stream – then the TrophyRoom.com Pro Staff blog community can plan on more kill shots and tight lines. (PRWeb Mar 2, 2010)

Rocna Anchors Super High Holding Power Confirmed

Super High Holding Power (SHHP) Type Approval Certification awarded to Rocna anchors, with the highest seabed testing results ever recorded by RINA. (PRWeb Mar 1, 2010)

Weather hits fishing (The Daily Mercury)
TAKE a Kid Fishing Day was postponed to another date due to the weekend's wet weather.

Is President Obama Going To Ban Sport Fishing?
There is much outcry from both conservative and liberal groups about the possibility of Obama banning sport fishing. An ESPN blog got it started and many on both sides have run with it. The controversy revolves around the ending of the public comment period for a policy group studying what to do about fishing zones and where you can and can not fish.

Fishing has already been banned by the Bush administration in some areas. This was done supposedly to protect endangered or threatened fish species. One comment on the liberal Media Matters site asks "When did fishing become a right?" Actually, many states, including mine here in Georgia, have passed constitutional amendments that say hunting and fishing is a right.

Read both sides of this controversy and then share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Is President Obama Going To Ban Sport Fishing?

Is President Obama Going To Ban Sport Fishing? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 21:52:34.

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What Are Bass Doing On Lake Guntersville Right Now?

Who are Hunters?

Who are hunters? What do they do for wildlife, habitat, and for folks who don't even hunt? A lot. Through things like a ten-to-eleven percent excise tax on guns and ammunition, American hunters foot the bill for projects that benefit millions of non-hunters across the USA... and they're very likely your neighbors and co-workers.

Who are Hunters? originally appeared on About.com Hunting / Shooting on Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 11:09:27.

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Lake Seminole Two Toned Needle Fish
I saw this strange looking fish at Lake Seminole and got a picture of it. I think it is a needle fish but it looks like Frankenfish, like it is two fish that were stuck together. Half the fish is green and half black. It was swimming around fine and did not act hurt or sick.

Lake Seminole is not far up the river from the Gulf of Mexico and has a lock at the dam so fish can come into the lake. I have seen mullet jumping in the lake. Do you have any idea what this fish is? Have you ever seen anything like it?

picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

Lake Seminole Two Toned Needle Fish

Lake Seminole Two Toned Needle Fish originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 at 10:18:09.

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Is There A Technique To Fishing Rattle Baits?
You just chunk a rattle bait out and reel it back in, right? What could be more simple? But if you want to catch more bass on a rattle bait, learn all the different ways to fish one. Captain Mike Gerry says there are many ways to fish a rattle bait and learning to use the right one at the right time will improve your catch.

Is There A Technique To Fishing Rattle Baits?

Is There A Technique To Fishing Rattle Baits? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Monday, March 15th, 2010 at 09:05:43.

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