Aug 30

Louisiana DWF Closes Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge in Cameron Parish

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has closed Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge in Cameron Parish as a result of Hurricane Isaac.
With this closure, 27 state wildlife management areas (WMAs) and refuges are now closed until further notice.

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Aug 30

Ice Fishing the Easy Way with New Hand Auger

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MINNETONKA, Minn. (August 29, 2012) – Unwaveringly, StrikeMaster holds to the three pillars of building a premium auger. To pass inspection, and receive the StrikeMaster seal, a new product needs to be the fastest in its class; most powerful in its class; and the lightest in its class. The […]

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Aug 30

Navionics Releases Nav Module for iPhone, iPad APPS

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WAREHAM, Massachusetts – Navionics, the world leader in electronic navigation, has launched the highly anticipated In-App Purchase of the Nav Module for its award winning Navionics iPhone and iPad HD Applications.

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Aug 30

Louisiana DWF Encourages Residents to Report Hurricane Isaac-Related Fish Kills

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Officials with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are reminding residents in areas that may be impacted by Hurricane Isaac that fish kills may occur as a result of the storm. Residents who encounter a fish kill are encouraged to report the kill immediately at 1-800-442-2511.

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Aug 30

New York DEC Announces Temporary Shellfishing Closures

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Three shellfishing areas on the north shore of Long Island will be closed temporarily during the upcoming Labor Day weekend, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens announced today. These closures are put in place during the busy holidays to protect public health from potentially […]

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Aug 30

PWC Operator Nabbed By Florida FWC Officer for Running Over Pelican

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A Panama City man faces a host of charges after a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officer saw him run over and kill a brown pelican in St. Andrew Bay, then flee when the officer tried to stop him.

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Aug 30

Triton Pros Pull Hat-Trick on Oneida

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MURFREESBORO, TN – The final, regular season event for the Bassmaster Elite Series proved to be a solid one for Triton pros Brent Chapman, Brandon Card and Boyd Duckett. Each came away from Oneida Lake, New York with a bit more confidence and some extra hardware. Triton Pro Brent […]

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Aug 30

Boat Registrations See Boost from RBFF Direct Mail Campaign

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ALEXANDRIA, VA (August 29, 2012) – Results are in for the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) State Boat Registration Marketing Program, a nationwide effort to increase boat registrations among lapsed boaters around the country. RBFF, in partnership with state natural resource agencies, distributed 450,000 direct mail pieces this […]

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Aug 30

Anode Kits Fit Most Popular Engines

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Replacing worn-away anodes is an important end-of-season project for boat owners. CMP Global’s Martyr engine anode kits simplify the task by taking the guesswork out of protecting valuable marine equipment, particularly engines that require multiple anodes. All the needed pieces are packaged together for convenience.

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Aug 30

Tampa Boat Show Slated for Convention Center Sept. 28-30

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TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 2, 2012) – This year’s Progressive Insurance Tampa Boat Show, Sept. 28-30, is casting a wide net of attractions to capture a variety of boaters’ interests. From fishermen to divers and novice boaters to experienced captains, the 47th annual event includes interactive activities for anyone interested […]

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Aug 30

Pennsylvania’s Presque Isle Named Among Top State Parks for Fishing, Boating

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Harrisburg – Anglers and boaters have named Presque Isle State Park among the nation’s best state parks for fishing and boating in a national competition sponsored by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation.

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Aug 30

Florida’s Angler Recognition Program Revisited

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By Bob Wattendorf, with John Cimbaro
Have you ever heard of an angler that doesn’t want to brag about a big catch? Okay, so anglers have been known to exaggerate a bit. The big one that got away has become synonymous with “a fish story,” which is defined as an […]

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Aug 30

Florida’s Dry Tortugas National Park Opens Following T.S. Isaac

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HOMESTEAD, Florida – Dry Tortugas National Park experienced minor impacts from Tropical Storm Isaac. Visitor facilities will reopen on Thursday, August 30.
Dependent upon weather conditions, all licensed commercial transportation to the park including ferry boat and seaplane services expect to resume operations on Thursday August 30. However, visitors are […]

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Aug 30

Michigan’s DeTour State Harbor to Close For Season On Sept. 5

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Michigan’s DeTour State Harbor to Close For Season On Sept. 5
DeTour State Harbor, located in Chippewa County’s DeTour Village, will close for the season on Wednesday, Sept. 5, for a significant upgrade project, the Department of Natural Resources said today.

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Aug 30

How to Turn Your Phone Into a Boating Safety Kit

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When planning a trip out on the water, most typically start their checklist with the basics: fishing license, spinning rod, bait-casting rod, back-up rod, bait, […]

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