Hunting and Fishing News & Blog Articles

TrueTimber, the world’s best-selling camo brand, has been announced as the official camo sponsor for the Drury University Bass Fishing team. Team jerseys, apparel and boats will feature TrueTimber logos, and the popular Viper Urban camo pattern as the roster of anglers sets out to compete in over 25 events against more than 300 programs nationally in the 2022-2023 season.

“This is an awesome opportunity to get involved and support a lot of young anglers with a ton of raw talent and hunger to win,” said TrueTimber CEO Rusty Sellars. “Rick is one of those guys that walks the walk and talks the talk in the fishing world. He’s built a really impressive program at Drury University, and we can’t wait to see the whole team wearing TrueTimber camo.”

The Drury Bass Fishing team finished third in the 2021-2022 ACA National Championship, ending the season sixth overall nationally in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year standings. Head coach Rick Emmitt has guided the program since its inception in 2015 and has led the Panthers to a top-10 national finish for three straight seasons. Emmitt is one of the country’s preeminent experts on bass fishing with more than 35 years of experience in the fishing industry.

“We are very excited to partner with TrueTimber for the upcoming season,” said Emmitt. Their support of the fishing industry and our program allows these young anglers to pursue their dreams of fishing at the next level. TrueTimber is the premier camo brand, and the design looks awesome on our new team jerseys. Our goal is to grow the partnership to benefit both parties now and long into the future.”

To learn more about the entire TrueTimber product line and see all available patterns, visit  TrueTimber.com. Details about future product launches can be found on TrueTimber’s Facebook  and Instagram pages.

Imagine the taste of your favorite food – Now envision that you could add that taste to any other food you consume. Let’s take it a step further by imagining that hunters could get the same attracting aroma and taste of Big and J’s popular BB2 in other feeds, corn, or on the ground. It is not just something to daydream about; the concept is a reality with Big and J BB2 Liquid.

Whitetail deer love eating natural foods such as corn and apples. Even though deer have a taste for them, they do not have much nutritional value, and they lack the attractive aroma that brings them in from long distances. No matter what type of food the hunter uses for supplemental feeding, the goal is the same, improved antler growth and healthier deer; BB2 Liquid is the missing link to the puzzle. 

When using Big and J’s BB2 Liquid, they can supercharge any feed site. Whether the hunter is using the feeds for scouting with game cameras, attracting more deer to the property or bringing deer into shooting range while hunting, all that is needed is BB2 Liquid. It creates the same attraction power and nutritional value that the traditional BB2 has done. In areas where using attractants while hunting is legal, hunters can immediately have results when the product is poured onto stumps and logs to create an enticing lick. BB2 Liquid can also be poured directly onto the ground, where it will attract deer immediately.

The BB2 Liquid is not an everyday liquid attractant that is typically a glorified bottle of flavored sugar water. BB2 Liquid has the intense aroma of original BB2. The specially formulated ingredients of BB2 Liquid offer nutritional value with a protein content of 8% and a fat content of 2%. In addition, salt is added, which deer love and crave. BB2 Liquid also features calcium and phosphorus that deer need to promote antler growth.

BB2 Liquid is available in a 1-gallon bottle.

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — For the second year, the National Wild Turkey Federation is hosting its Conservation Week to bring awareness and emphasis to its conservation mission and the role of hunters in creating Healthy Habitats and Health Harvests.

“We started conservation week last year because, while the spring season may be over, our conservation work never stops,” said NWTF co-CEO Kurt Dyroff. “The week leads up to National Hunting and Fishing Day and is the perfect time to showcase the breadth of our conservation delivery and the integral connection between conservation and hunting. The relationship is the essence of our mission, and we want to bring that into focus during the week.” 

Throughout Conservation Week, the NWTF will share its conservation accomplishments, organizational milestones and ongoing initiatives — all tying together the mission to conserve the wild turkey and preserve our hunting heritage — specifically through the lens of the NWTF’s America’s Big Six of Wildlife Conservation, recent funding of wild turkey research and content that captures the essence of the soul of the American hunter. 

The week will begin Sept. 18 with a message from NWTF co-CEOs challenging viewers to engage with NWTF digital channels throughout the week and to get outdoors and contribute to conservation in some form, whether mentoring new hunters, picking up trash, planting trees, enhancing wildlife habitat or other activity that pushes the conservation needle forward. The week will conclude on Sept. 24, National Hunting and Fishing Day. 

To celebrate Conservation Week and NHFD, local chapters across the country are hosting an array of events including mentored hunts, JAKES days, fishing events and more.

and recruiting for Midwest U.S. Sales Manager

Lyons Falls, NY: Otis Technology is proud to announce several promotions within the sales organization.  These changes will prepare the organization for its next chapter of growth.

Kenda Campbell, with over five years in her role as Western Region Sales Manager, has been promoted to Director of Commercial Sales.  Campbell will be responsible for overseeing the entire commercial sales division as well as the organization’s sales representative agencies.

Mollie Martin begins her new role as Commercial Sales Manager and will be focusing on commercial sales for the Eastern U.S.  With her promotion, she will also oversee the inside sales and customer service teams, continuing to emphasize the superior customer service Otis is known for.  Mollie has been with the company for fifteen years.  Her former responsibility of law enforcement sales will be maintained by Military Sales Managers, Greg Essenlohr and Steve Houten.

With the promotions on the commercial sales team, Otis Technology is actively recruiting for a Midwest U.S. Sales Manager.

If you’re new to hunting, it can seem like a lot of work. 

How do you get started?

What equipment do you need? 

Where should you go? 

And what if something goes wrong? 

By Eukanuba Staff

Opening Day is coming in low and hot, and so is the autumn trial season. Pro trainers “plan their work and then work their plan.” Here’s what some Eukanuba Pro Trainers focus on to get their strings ready for go time.

Ethan Pippitt of Standing Stone Kennels, Kansas
Specialty: Breeding and training German shorthaired pointers for upland and waterfowl hunting.

1. Evaluate Your Dog
Look back at the previous season and identify things your dog needs to work on. How does the dog respond to birds? How steady is he? Is your dog breaking to flush? Maybe you need to work on “whoa” training. Maybe he needs some formal retrieving work. An honest evaluation is the best place to start your preseason training.

2. Evaluate Yourself
How do you approach your dog? Are you patient, or quick to lose your temper? Can you take your time and move at your dog’s pace? Are you willing to adapt your training to your dog’s temperament and progress? Are you willing to consult with professional trainers if your dog has a problem that you don’t know how to address? Stepping back and looking in the mirror will give you a fresh start for a new season.

3. Train to Your Dog
Dogs learn at their own pace, and training is an ongoing process throughout their lives. A dog can have a stellar season one year and then get sloppy the next. Good trainers know that a dog is never truly “finished.” Even an excellent dog needs continuous training to maintain his skills.

Rick Philippi – Big Texas Whitetail

Bowtech Pro Staff Rick Philippi arrows the biggest whitetail of his life with the #Reign7. Tune into our Facebook page Sunday to hear his story. #Bowtech #FeeltheReign #whitetail #southtexas #bowhunting #hunting

Posted by Bowtech INC. on Sunday, October 22, 2017