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New Report Examines How Extreme Rain is Exacerbating Farm Runoff and Worsening Toxic Algae Blooms in Lake Erie 4-25-2013

Global warming, says report, will only make problem worse  Embargoed copies of the report are available upon request  As the Great Lakes region experiences massive flooding due to two weeks of heavy rain, a new report from the National Wildlife Federation examines how intense rain events will become more common with global warming. Using Ohio’s [...]

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Posted in Conservation, Conservation and Environmental Groups, Fishing, Fishing Reports, Great Lakes Fishing, Habitat, National Wildlife Federation, Outdoor and DNR Legislation, Outdoor Events, Websites, Wildlife0 Comments

National Wild Turkey Federation Convention  2-17-2013

National Wild Turkey Federation Convention 2-17-2013

SATURDAY, FEB. 16 Called Out Scott Ellis of Mulberry, Fla., knocked off defending champion Jesse Martin to win the Grand National Calling Championships Head-to-Head Competition. Read more… Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Who took home the prestigious Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award this year? Find out now… View other award [...]

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Posted in Bow Hunting, Conservation, Equipment, Gear, Habitat, Hunting, National Wildlife Federation, Tactic, Tips and Techniques, Turkeys, Websites, Wildlife0 Comments

Ranger Boats’ Z250 Commanche and Z119 Named to Best Buy List in Consumers Digest Magazine  7-3-2012

Ranger Boats’ Z250 Commanche and Z119 Named to Best Buy List in Consumers Digest Magazine 7-3-2012

Ranger Boats’ Z520 Comanche And Z119 Named To Best Buy List In Consumers Digest Magazine FLIPPIN, Ark. – In the July / August issue of Consumers Digest magazine, the publication’s editorial staff unveils their much-anticipated list of “Best Buys” in the marine industry. Ranger was honored with two selections, for the Z520 Comanche and Z119, [...]

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Posted in Bass, Boats, Conservation, Fishing, Great Lakes Fishing, National Wildlife Federation, New Products, Photography, Steve Hacker Smallmouth, Tactic, Tips and Techniques, Youth Programs0 Comments

What’s Going to Happen to Boaters Over the July 4th Holiday?  7-1-2012

What’s Going to Happen to Boaters Over the July 4th Holiday? 7-1-2012

What’s Going to Happen to Boaters Over the July 4th Holiday? ALEXANDRIA, Va. – For recreational boaters, being on the water for the July 4th holiday is akin to driving to Grandma’s house for Thanksgiving. Waterways are jammed, launch ramps are mayhem, and getting home after the fireworks end can feel like a California freeway [...]

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Posted in Boats, Conservation, DNR News, Fishing, Geese, Great Lakes Fishing, National Wildlife Federation, Outdoor and DNR Legislation, The Shooting Wire, Weekly Reports0 Comments

BoatUS Towboat Fleet Reaches Milestone: Over 300 Locations  6-26-2012

BoatUS Towboat Fleet Reaches Milestone: Over 300 Locations 6-26-2012

BoatUS Towboat Fleet Reaches Milestone: Over 300 Locations ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The BoatUS Towing Services on-the-water towboat fleet has reached a milestone: there are now over 300 TowBoatUS and Vessel Assist locations across North America, making it the largest recreational boat towing operation in the world. “We’ve added 14 new locations this year alone, all [...]

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Posted in Boats, Fishing, Fishing Clubs, Great Lakes Fishing, Guiding, National Wildlife Federation, Outdoor and DNR Legislation, Photography, Steve Hacker Smallmouth, Television and PC Shows, The Shooting Wire, Weekly Reports0 Comments

National TESTRIDE Program Visits Bismarck/Mandan  6-26-2012

National TESTRIDE Program Visits Bismarck/Mandan 6-26-2012

National TESTRIDE Program Visits Bismarck/Mandan Minneapolis, MN- The National TESTRIDEâ„¢ program is coming to the Bismarck-Mandan area of North Dakota on June 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event is open to the public at Moritz Sport & Marine on the Missouri River in Mandan. A professional angler will take participants out [...]

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Mercury Marine Wins Three Consumer Digest ‘Best Buy’ Accolades 6-25-2012

  Mercury Marine Wins Three Consumer Digest ‘Best Buy’ Accolades   FOND DU LAC, Wis.- Mercury Marine was the only marine engine manufacturer to receive three “Best Buy” outboard designations from Consumer Digest in its July/August issue published this week.   Mercury winners included the new 150 FourStroke in the 150-199 hp category, the 9.9 hp [...]

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Posted in Boats, Conservation, Fishing, Great Lakes Fishing, National Wildlife Federation, New Products, Photography, Steve Hacker Smallmouth, Tactic, Tips and Techniques, The Shooting Wire0 Comments

Wisconsin DNR Boat Safety Tips  6-24-2012

Wisconsin DNR Boat Safety Tips 6-24-2012

Boat safety tips Boating safety equipment Keep the fun on the water coming — whether it’s a fishing boat, a canoe, or a personal watercraft that “floats your boat.” Operator inexperience, inattention, recklessness, and speeding are the four leading causes of tragic watercraft crashes and the leading cause of death is drowning. Crash statistics indicate [...]

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Posted in Boats, Camping and Hiking, Canoeing, DNR News, Fishing, Fishing Clubs, Going Green, Great Lakes Fishing, Guiding, Lower Wisconsin Riverway, National Wildlife Federation, Outdoor and DNR Legislation, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation0 Comments

Fishhound Assembles All-Star Cast to Deliver Original Content

Fishhound Assembles All-Star Cast to Deliver Original Content

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Fishhound Assembles All-Star Cast to Deliver Original Content  SHERMAN OAKS, CA, June 19, 2012 â€“ Fishhound.com, one of the largest social networks dedicated to fishing and the leading provider of real-time fishing reports, announced today that is has assembled an all-star cast of industry experts to provide original content, exclusive fishing news, tips, techniques [...]

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Posted in Bass, Boats, Catfish, Conservation, Fishing, Fishing Clubs, Gary's Blog, Great Lakes Fishing, Largemouth Bass, Mississippi River, Muskies, National Wildlife Federation, Northern Pike, Panfish, Pheasants Forever, Photography, Salmon, Small Game, Smallmouth Bass, Steve Hacker Smallmouth, Sturgeon, Tactic, Tips and Techniques, Trout, Trout Unlimited, Walleye, Websites, Weekly Reports, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, Youth Programs0 Comments

Lund Mania in its 4th Year  6-16-2012

Lund Mania in its 4th Year 6-16-2012

  Back for The Attack: LUND Mania Tournament Returns To Ottertail Only fifty teams compete for new LUND Boats, thousands in donated merchandise   New York Mills, Minn. (June 15, 2012) – Now in its fourth year, the annual LUND Mania Tournament has become a don’t-miss event for LUND boat owners across the Midwest. Sponsored [...]

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