FWC’s School Fishing Club Program Funds 50 Florida Schools

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Club Program funding recipients have been selected for the 2023-24 school year. After undergoing a comprehensive review, 50 schools were awarded the Florida R3 Fishing Grant.

The Florida R3 Fishing Grant is funded by the Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network, Coastal Conservation Association, and the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida. Each school receives a $500 grant to assist with club expenses, such as purchasing fishing licenses or gear for participants.

“The School Fishing Club program enables students to discuss important conservation topics, have meaningful connections with nature, and hopefully inspire lifelong fishing and stewardship,” said Daniel Paker, Director of FYCCN. “This is our opportunity, our responsibility, to engage youth in outdoor activities and create the next generation that cares.” Read more

Fishing

Get Set for Waterfowl Season with Hunt Monkey

For those who love the sights and sounds of hunting ducks, geese and other waterfowl, this one’s for you. While seeing a flight of ducks decoy into the spread, the conditions also present some unique challenges. The hunting is often best when the weather is at its worst—cold temperatures, drizzling rain and even sleet or snow, plus gusty winds. Being on the water doesn’t help things, and retrieving decoys can also make for a soaking-wet experience too. And you also need to remain well concealed.

Hunt Monkey understands these unique challenges and has a complete line of gloves designed with the waterfowler in mind. From those dry, warm early season hunts to later in the year when things can turn downright frigid, there’s a glove solution for nearly every condition. Read more

Fishing, Hunting

Oppose Commercial Take of Michigan’s Game Fish

Insider%20Banner%20(1).png

Dear Concerned Conservationist,

MICHIGAN’S SPORTFISHING HERITAGE IS AT RISK

New legislation dropped  in the Michigan House would put Michigan’s $2.3 B recreational angling industry and Michigan’s rich fishing heritage at risk.

TAKE ACTION NOW

HB 5108, sponsored by Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor), would allow for the state-licensed commercial take of game fish, including lake trout, smallmouth, panfish, walleye, perch and other game fish.

These fish are planted, reared and managed using recreational angler monies through fishing license sales and the Dingell-Johnson Sportfishing Act, which levies an excise tax on fishing equipment and is apportioned back to states for fisheries work.

This legislation would have an immeasurable impact on our recreational fishery and outdoor heritage, as well as the 171,000+ jobs it supports.

Similar legislation was attempted once before, and conservationists like yourself helped stop the legislation before it got any real traction and instead moved a commercial fishing package that protected game species.

Our fishing heritage needs you again.

Untitled%20-%202023-10-11T085018_229.png

TAKE ACTION NOW

Send your representative a message, and take a stand for our fishing heritage.

Fishing

Interior Department Announces Establishment of Two New National Wildlife Refuges in Wyoming and Tennessee

Wyoming Toad Conservation Area and Paint Rock River National Wildlife Refuge will conserve important habitat, expand outdoor recreation access

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced the establishment of the Wyoming Toad Conservation Area in Wyoming and the Paint Rock River National Wildlife Refuge in Tennessee as the 569th and 570th units of the National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service). The announcement comes as the nation celebrates National Wildlife Refuge Week, which commemorates the important role the Refuge System plays in providing vital habitat for wildlife species, offering outdoor recreation access to the public, and bolstering climate resilience across the country. Read more

Wildlife

Butler Creek Element Gun Covers for Rifles and Shotguns Now Available

Butler Creek®, maker of smart, field-proven hunting and shooting accessories, is now shipping its new Element Gun Cover for rifles and shotguns. With its durable, water- and abrasion-resistant fabric, this rifle and shotgun case protects your firearm from the harshest conditions in the backcountry or on the range. The Element gun cover is also available in a suppressor ready model featuring a unique “Heat Shield” technology. This optional feature allows the cover’s heat resistant fabric (up to 900 degrees) to securely store firearms before they have fully cooled down. Read more

Firearms

Liberty Ammo Performance Series Comparison – SIG Sauer

Bradenton, FL

Liberty Ammunition continues the “Comparison Series” with statistical comparison to SIG Elite V-Crown personal defense ammunition.

Gary Ramey – CEO of Liberty Ammunition noted “Sig is a premier manufacturer of firearms with a broad line of ammunition. But when it comes to self-defense ammo performance, Liberty Ammunition is lighter to carry and hits harder. A lot harder.” Read more

Ammunition, Self Defense

Whitetails Unlimited Offers Free Sight-In Targets

Rifle, shotgun, and muzzleloader deer seasons are fast approaching, but whatever firearm is used it is very important for the hunter to be confident with their abilities to hit a target accurately. To help ensure that you and your firearm are shooting accurately, Whitetails Unlimited has developed a Sight-In Target Initiative.

The Sight-In Target Initiative was created by Whitetails Unlimited to help ensure hunters and shooting enthusiasts are confident in their ability to shoot their firearm safely and accurately. The initiative consists of a shooting range sight-in kit that includes three 100-yard targets that measure 14 x 16 inches with 1-inch grids and a 6-inch center highlight ring, and a 10 Commandments of Firearm Safety poster. Read more

Firearms

WSF Directing $7.815 Million for Wild Sheep

Bozeman, MT. – For its fiscal year 2023-24, the Wild Sheep Foundation’s (WSF) will direct a record $7.815 Million for wild sheep conservation, management, and advocacy.

On August 31, WSF’s Board of Directors unanimously approved a record $1.6 Million in Grant-In-Aid funding requested through its chapter and affiliate network for wild sheep conservation and management projects.

“Our Grant-in-Aid allocations keep growing every year,” said Gray N. Thornton, President and CEO of the Wild Sheep Foundation. ” This $1.6M represents 68% of WSF’s budgeted $2.302 Million in total Grant-In-Aid for the fiscal year and 45% of our planned $3.495 Million in Mission Programs Funding in addition to state, provincial, and tribal conservation permits sold at the Foundation’s annual Sheep Show® convention. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Riton Optics Announces the All-New 3 TACTIX EED

Riton Optics, a leader in innovative optics, is thrilled to announce the launch of its first-ever enclosed emitter red dot, the 3 TACTIX EED. Designed to meet the demands of professionals and enthusiasts alike, the 3 TACTIX EED sets a new standard for performance and durability in the ever-changing world of red dots.

The enclosed emitter design provides a robust shield against dust, moisture, and impacts, ensuring consistent and reliable performance, even in the most challenging and adverse environments.

“Riton is committed to providing shooters with the highest quality optics at an affordable price, and the 3 TACTIX EED is a testament to that commitment,” said Jerimiah Alexander, Director of Product Development. “With how often red dots are evolving, we felt it was important for our brand to offer our customers this option.”

As with every electronic, non-variable power optic, the 3 TACTIX EED is backed by a Two-year Warranty and the Riton Promise.

Product Features: Read more

Optics
1 … 243 244 245 246 247 … 1,901