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Changes to Missouri’s Paddlefish Regulations
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Changes to Missouri’s Paddlefish Regulations

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission gave final approval during its Dec. 10 open meeting in Jefferson City to several proposed regulation changes to the Wildlife Code of Missouri by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for paddlefish, related fishing methods, and commercial fishing. The regulation changes will become effective Feb. 28, 2022. MDC asked for...

Sampling the Trout of Virginia’s Smith River
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Sampling the Trout of Virginia’s Smith River

Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) volunteer Al Kittredge shared his account of joining DWR aquatics biologists and volunteers from Smith River Trout Unlimited (SRTU) and Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) on a November trout sampling session on a section of the lower Smith River immediately downstream from Martinsville Dam. Kittredge documented the day’s activities...

Date Changes for NPFL Tournaments in 2022
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Date Changes for NPFL Tournaments in 2022

The National Professional Fishing League announces date changes to its 2022 tournament schedule. The scheduling changes were made in regard to maximizing the quality of production, the quality of the fishing, industry events, and input from our anglers. The NPFL feels that any adjustments made to the schedule will positively affect the majority of our...

Most-Watched New BoatUS Videos of 2021
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Most-Watched New BoatUS Videos of 2021

SPRINGFIELD, VA. – Repairing gelcoat is a common boat owner task, but it requires more than just filling in small spider cracks. “How to Spray Gelcoat on a Boat Using a Preval Sprayer,” which shows how to make professional gelcoat repairs over a larger area, was the most-watched new BoatUS video of 2021, from BoatUS...

Arkansas Winter Trout Stocking Underway
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Arkansas Winter Trout Stocking Underway

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Family and Community Fishing Program has begun trout stockings for the 2021-22 winter stocking season at ponds throughout Arkansas. This is the chance to hook into a specially tagged, prize-winning rainbow trout before the water warms too much to support these cold-water fish. Each year, the...

Mike Chrzanowski Appointed President and CEO of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
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Mike Chrzanowski Appointed President and CEO of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Most recently serving as Senior Vice President of the YMUS Demand Chain Division, Chrzanowski’s strong background in manufacturing, his close relationships with each Yamaha product group, and his focus on customer value has positioned him to be an exceptional and well-rounded person to lead the company. For nearly 20 years, Chrzanowski rose through the ranks...

Suntex Marinas Acquires Caloosa Cove Marina on Islamorada
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Suntex Marinas Acquires Caloosa Cove Marina on Islamorada

Dallas, Texas – Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex), the premier owner and operator of best-in-class marina properties, announced today another addition to its growing portfolio with the acquisition of Caloosa Marina located in Islamorada in the Florida Keys. Situated on approximately 15 acres just 1.5 hours east of Key West and 2 hours south of...

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New Jersey’s Garden State Outdoor Sports Show Rescheduled for August

Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, the Garden State Outdoor Sports Show is being rescheduled from January 6–9 to August 11–14, 2022 at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison. Based on the current health and safety guidelines we are unable to hold our traditional sports show that showcases 150–200 + exhibitor booths and...

N.Y. to Offer Fishing/Hunting Guide Licenses via Online Exams
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N.Y. to Offer Fishing/Hunting Guide Licenses via Online Exams

DEC recently announced that examinations are scheduled for individuals seeking to become licensed guides in New York State. The exams being offered are for guiding in the following categories: camping; fishing; hiking; hunting; whitewater; rock climbing; ice climbing; and certified skilled with boats and canoes. A guide is a person at least 18 years of...

Iowa Offers Webinar on Ice Fishing Jan. 12
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Iowa Offers Webinar on Ice Fishing Jan. 12

DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a free ice fishing basics webinar on Jan. 12, from 6 – 7 p.m., via Zoom, for those who have little to no ice fishing experience and would like to try it. “If you have not tried ice fishing, or if you are...