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Boating industry officials not pleased with president’s remarks
The mayor and people of Las Vegas weren’t the only one displeased with President Barack Obama’s recent speech in Nashua, New Hampshire. Apparently a nerve was struck with boating industry officials too. They have formally asked President Obama to clarify remarks made in relation to purchasing a boat.
Multiple options exist for enthusiasts to enjoy outdoors during down season
January and February are no doubt the two slowest months of the year for outdoors people. The vast majority of hunting seasons have closed, and spring turkey season is weeks away. Unless you like drilling holes in the ice to fish, predator, small game or late season goose hunting, there isn’t a whole lot else to do outside.
Governor's Youth Hunt shows much about Missouri's outdoor commitment
The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) announced recently they will co-host the second Governor’s Youth Hunt.
Missouri bowhunters record record harvests
Only those who have taken up a bow and arrow and pursued deer, turkey, elk or any other game species can truly understand why the sport continues to set precedents and grow at a time when other sports in the hunting community are seeing slight declines.
COLUMN: Helping you make your New Year outdoors resolution in 2010
It's that time of year when health club memberships skyrocket, stop smoking aids sell in record numbers and the self-help industry rejoices as we once again adopt, or in many cases, renew annual New Year's resolutions.
Perfect last minute gift ideas for that special outdoorsman
Twas the week before Christmas and all you still seek is a gift for the outdoorsman that just wouldn't reek. OK, so I'm no Clement Clarke Moore, but for those still seeking last-minute gift ideas for the sportsmen in your life, maybe I can help.
Getting schooled in bass fishing
Open the sports page any day of the week and you're likely to find the latest scores and highlights from the Big 12, ACC, PAC-10, SEC, and more. While these big conferences dominate the media, there's a new kid in town that's quite literally making a big splash. The ACA, short for the Association of College Anglers revolves around a competitive bass fishing tournament circuit which culminates in a final championship each year.
Thaw in CAP agreement freezes angler restrictions
In October, Maryville officials took a look at ordinances affecting hunting, ice fishing and other activities at Mozingo Lake and made some positive changes which will impact area sportsmen. Last winter, a strange ordinance - passed in 1996 but never enforced - was discovered. The ordinance prohibited anyone from ice fishing at the lake. Maryville officials were so unaware of the ordinance that they had approved an annual ice fishing clinic hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) in 2008 and 2009.
Outdoors about more than just trophies
While sitting on the edge of a terrace overlooking a cut bean field during the final minutes of the antlerless deer season, I could feel myself getting a little edgy. It looked as though I'd have to wait for the muzzleloader season for a last chance to fill both my any-deer and antlerless firearms tags. Up until now, my deer-hunting season - both archery and firearms - has been rather disappointing to say the least. It's gotten so bad, my closest hunting buddies have even started believing I've picked up some sort of curse. And I'd have to say I agree.
Muzzleloaders continuing to evolve
A muzzleloader is any firearm which can be loaded from the muzzle of the gun (the same opening the bullet exits when fired). While they've been in existence since at least the early 1400's, the past several decades have seen the old "smokepole" transform into a potent and modern hunting tool.
