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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Killing, Cutting Nose Off Endangered Sawfish
The Jacksonville man is facing a year in prison and a $50,000 fine. Sawfish are revered as some of the most majestic saltwater fish in the United States, largely because of their prehistoric appearance, but also because of their endangered-species status. So, when eyewitnesses saw Chad Ponce of Jacksonville, Florida, using a power saw to
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Sigma Introduces Premium 24-70mm F2.8 For Full-Frame Mirrorless
The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is the second zoom in a growing lineup of lenses for Sigma L-mount and Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.
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Fall Turkey Hunting: 4 Tips That Ought to Work Wonders This Time of Year
Fall turkey hunting is an underrated pursuit. Most turkey hunters focus almost exclusively on spring gobblers. We get it. Fall hunting feels more like a time for bucks and not longbeards, but hunters who focus exclusively on the spring season are missing some awesome action for fall birds. There are some things you can do during
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If You Wanted to See 300 Pounds of Tannerite Hit With a .50 Cal, This is Your Day
Tannerite explodes. We like Tannerite. Tannerite is the brand name of a binary explosive, often used for long range target practice for those of us that want a little more when we’re out on the shooting range. Within the bounds of reason, and in the hands of those of us with safety in mind at
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Canned Venison: How to Preserve Your Wild Game Meat the Old Fashioned Way
Instead of just throwing your extra venison in the freezer, take some extra time and learn about canning venison. Once you have successfully harvested a deer and it has been processed and butchered, you are then faced with the decision of what to do with all your surplus wild game meat. Why not try our
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These 10 Diseases are Plaguing Whitetail Herds Nationwide
Have you shot a whitetail only to find it had one of these common diseases or parasites? Across the country from Wisconsin to Wyoming, whitetail herds face a number of natural diseases that impact their populations. The population itself, if unmanaged, can allow certain parasites, injuries, and viruses to run rampant with devastating effects. Know which ones
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Chama Chairs: The Packable Hunting Chair Has Set the Standard
Chama Chairs added a few upgrades to the traditional tripod stool that could make the difference in how long you stay on a hunt. Chama Chairs’ mission is to be the best all-terrain swivel chair on the market. And, with added features that make it ideal for sitting for long periods, it’s the sort of
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Gert Boyle, Columbia Sportswear Chairwoman and ‘One Tough Mother,’ Passes Away at 95
The face of the “One Tough Mother” ad campaign died Sunday, but not before leaving her legacy on the outdoor clothing industry. The Oregonian has reported the passing of Gert Boyle, the outspoken female leader of Columbia Sportswear, at the age of 95. Boyle ran the Portland, Oregon company from 1970 to 1988 before her
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Find Does, Find Bucks
“I wish more deer hunters would forget about all the stuff they have read or heard over the years and focus their deer hunting on the does in order to be more successful in the field,” says Jeff Rawlinson, longtime deer hunter and outdoor educator at the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. And he’s right! …
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Federal Ammunition and Ducks Unlimited Team Up
The world’s largest ammunition manufacturer and the world’s largest waterfowl-focused nonprofit are launching a partnership. Federal Ammunition has announced a new business connection with Ducks Unlimited, the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of North America’s diminishing waterfowl habitats. The deal includes a promotional partnership with Federal Premium Black Could TSS ammunition, as
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Fall Sampling
Our fisheries field biologists are busy in the fall. That is the time that we do most of our fish population sampling on waters across the state. I say all the time that the data we gain from that population sampling is worth its weight in crankbaits. Simply put, this is how we monitor the …
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Jerry McKinnis, Fishing Legend and Outdoor TV Producer, Passes Away at 82
One of our most influential fishermen and a true media icon, Jerry McKinnis, died Sunday following a six-week stint in the hospital. Jerry McKinnis, 82, died this past Sunday, November 3, 2019 after complications from an infection kept him hospitalized for six weeks. His undeniable imprint will be left on the fishing industry forever. He
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Photo Of The Day By Bob Bader
Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Landing Site” by Bob Bader. Location: Kruger National Park, South Africa. “On safari in…
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Sloane Stephens Named First USTA Foundation Excellence Program Ambassador
The former US Open champion will feature as a guest speaker at a keynote event this week. The USTA Foundation, the national charitable arm of the USTA today announced that it has appointed 2017 US Open Champion Sloane Stephens as its National Excellence Program Ambassador. Stephens will begin her tenure at the Excellence Program College Pathway Camp on Nov. 8 at the USTA National Campus in Orlando.
Making an impact.
Sloane Stephens is the USTA Foundation's first National Excellence Program Ambassador.
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According to the USTA Stephens, who was also elected to the WTA’s Player Council this August, will help to promote the five pillars of the Excellence Program including Individual Player Grants, Coaching Education, Activations, College Preparation support and a Team component, while supporting the USTA Foundation’s overall mission, its programs, and player success stories.
The National Excellence Program aims to help underserved juniors from under-resourced populations with opportunities.
“It’s an honor to join the USTA Foundation as the National Excellence Program Ambassador. Our shared missions to change lives through tennis and education are vital to making tennis accessible and fun for many children,” the World No.23 said in a statement. “I’m looking forward to sharing my tennis story and pathway with all of our Excellence Team players. And I look forward to seeing the impact of our work.”
The 12 Best Panfish Lures You Can Buy
These are some of our favorite panfish lures on the market today. Panfish are popular with anglers for being excellent table fare. Whether it’s bluegill, crappie, sunfish or perch, these fish are often associated with live bait fishing techniques like minnows or nightcrawlers. But artificial lures can be just as effective as bait, which is
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Let The Fog Roll In
I love photogenic scenes and situations that speak to me. Those that have a mysterious quality, evoke a soft mood,…
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Photo Of The Day By Barbara Hinton
Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Elephant Family” by Barbara Hinton. Location: Amboseli National Park, southern Kenya. Photo of the…
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Carp Fishing Tips for the Uninitiated
Have you ever gone carp fishing? Most anglers turn up their noses immediately when they hear the word “carp.” Alas, these freshwater fish are often hit with the undeserved “trash fish” label. It’s their loss. Carp anglers around the world know what an awesome fight a big carp can give. Catching carp does require a
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