Hunting and Fishing News Blog Articles

The membership of the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (Association) elected Chuck Sykes, Director of the Alabama Division of Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries, as its new president during its 113th Annual Meeting in Calgary, Canada.  In accepting the Association’s Presidency, Sykes reflected on his passion for the outdoors and commitment to f

The Professional Outdoor Media Association is thrilled to announce its new Executive Director, Robert Sexton! He began October 1, 2023. “Members of the Outdoor Media are the essential ambassadors of our great outdoor heritage, fostering interest in hunting, fishing and the shooting sports, while providing a window to our way of life to the general

The Anytime Big Fish Technique Whether competing in a bass tournament or simply fishing a weekend afternoon, all anglers are constrained by one element: time. This time constraint has led to the strategy known as “power fishing,” epitomized by the run-and-gun approach introduced by Kevin Van Dam, who recently retired with the best track record in c

Ingredients: 4 sablefish fillets (about 6 ounces each)1/4 cup white miso paste1/4 cup sake (Japanese rice wine)1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons soy sauce1 teaspoon sesame oil1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated2 cloves garlic, mincedToasted sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)Sliced green onions (for garnish, optional) Instructi...

The Sablefish, scientific name Anoplopoma fimbria, is a deep-sea fish species found in the North Pacific Ocean. It is also commonly known as "black cod" or "butterfish." Here are some key characteristics and information about the Sablefish: Appearance: Sablefish have an elongated, slender body with a dark olive to black coloration on their skin. Th...

The Hazel Grouse (Tetrastes bonasia), also known as the Common Hazel Grouse or simply Hazel Hen, is a small forest-dwelling bird species found in Europe and parts of Asia. Here are some key facts about the Hazel Grouse: Appearance: Hazel Grouse are relatively small birds with mottled brown plumage. They have a distinctive white tip on their tail fe...

The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) in partnership with the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA), have chosen the top three products in seven categories including Best New Rifle, Best New Handgun, Best New Shotgun, Best New Ammunition, Best New Optic, Best New Accessory, and Best New Suppressor. An independent pa

Tigress Outriggers & Gear will exhibit its industry-leading product lines at the world’s premier boat building trade show. The International Boat Builders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) is held at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida from October 3rd through 5th. Tigress Outriggers & gear are found on better boats worldwide. So, it only m

The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies invested $10.6 million in conservation by approving 55 projects through the Multistate Conservation Grant Program.  Association members formally endorsed these grants, which address critical conservation needs, at its 113th Annual Meeting, held September 23-27, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. For over

Honoring the badge-wearing men who tamed the Arizona Territory in the early 20th century with a fast-shooting, competition-style revolver. “Now the stranger started talking, made it plain to folks around Was an Arizona Ranger, wouldn’t be too long in town He came here to take an outlaw back alive or maybe dead And he said it didn’t matter he was af

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The Wisconsin NWTF State Chapter recently met in Prairie du Chien to review Hunting Heritage Super Fund project proposals for 2024 funding awards. After the reviewing and ranking process, proposals were presented to and approved by the Wisconsin Board of Directors. The state board budgeted $123,277 for conservation projects and $5

The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) and their wholesale members have selected this year’s Appreciation Award nominees. Each year, NASGW awards the top optics, accessory, ammunition, and firearms manufacturers along with the leading importer and innovator, who best demonstrate a commitment to two-step distribution while pr

A key role for any CEO is to communicate with customers – to have an open dialogue, get feedback and continue to foster organizational improvement based on a variety of inputs. I’ve met many of you at our events in AL, OH and around the country and I very much appreciate your support and your passion. As I complete my first year in this role, I tho

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service encourages you to celebrate nature during National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 8-14, 2023. This special time is a chance to boost your health and enjoy the outdoors while experiencing the nation’s premier wildlife conservation network, the National Wildlife Refuge System. Founded in 1903, the system provides nat

The NWTF Pineywoods Chapter in East Texas celebrated National Hunting and Fishing Day (Sept. 23) by providing 41 local youths with hands-on learning about hunting, fishing and conservation in an engaging, fun-to-learn environment.  “We had such a fun time getting kids and their families together for a day of engagement and learning,” said Kathy Bra