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Fishing Industry News: Simms Expands Prostaff; B.A.S.S. Seeks Prep Nominations

In the latest fishing industry news, Simms has expanded its angling prostaff and B.A.S.S. is seeking nominations for its high school All-America team.
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Obit: Forrest L. Wood, Founder of Ranger Boats

Forrest L. Wood of Arkansas, founder of Ranger Boats and unarguably one of the most impactful men in the fishing industry, died Jan. 25 after a brief illness. He was 87.
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Don't Get Scammed Buying This State's Fishing License

Buying a fishing license shouldn't involve a scam website, but Georgia officials have identified one that anglers should avoid.
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AirForce Airguns Adds 50 Caliber to Texan Family

AirForce Airguns has expanded its Texan lineup with the addition of a 50-caliber model big bore air rifle.
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Mossberg Expands Handgun Line With MC2c Compact 9mm Pistol

Mossberg has expanded its acclaimed pistol line with the new MC2c Compact 9mm pistol.
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Mountain Lions Killed After Eating Human Remains

Arizona officials are investigating the connection between a man charged for theft of a vehicle belonging to a missing Oklahoma man and an unidentifed body found scavenged by three mountain lions.
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Invasive Silver Carp Confirmed in Chickamauga Lake

Tennessee fisheries officials have confirmed the discovery of Silver carp, also known as Asian or jumping carp, in Chickamauga Lake.
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Mountain Lion Killed After Charging Pheasant Hunter

A North Dakota pheasant hunter shot and killed a mountain lion that charged him from thick grass.
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Hunters, Anglers Boost Legendary Black Belt Economy

Hunters and anglers visiting the 23 counties in the Alabama Black Belt had an economic impact of $1.1 billion on the region in 2018, according to a study by Southeast Research of Montgomery.
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Get Ready for Sunday Hunting, Pennsylvanians!

After more than 100 years, hunters in Pennsylvania will finally be able to hunt on Sunday once Gov. Tom Wolf signs S. 147 into law.
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Fishing Industry News: Brosdahl's Winter Tour Underway; Hawaii's Tilapia Invasion

In the latest fishing industry news, Aqua-Vu prostaffer Brian Brosdahl hits the road on his winter ice fishing tour and Hawaii grapples with invasive tilapia.
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Game Warden Chronicles: Pair Cited for Killing Trumpeter Swans

In the latest game warden chronicles, two brothers were cited for killing trumpeter swans on the opening day of Michigan's waterfowl season.
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Fishing Industry News: Trout Unlimited Sues EPA; Florida Moves to Protect Shoal Bass

In the latest fishing industry news, Trout Unlimited has sued the EPA over removal of protections for Bristol Bay and Florida adds protections for Shoal bass.
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Board Approves Bighorn Sheep 10-Year Management Plan

Here is the 10-year management plan for Utah's population of bighorn sheep, one of the smartest, toughest game animals in the country.
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Fishing Industry News: Grigsby Joins All-Terrain Tackle; Z-Man Expands Apparel Line

In the latest fishing industry news, veteran pro angler Chad Grigsby has joined All-Terrain Tackle and Z-Man has expanded its apparel lineup.
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Safari Club International Works to Blunt UK Trophy Ban

The U.K.'s Minister of International Wildlife, Zac Goldsmith, has called for a full ban on importation of any hunting-related item including heads, skins or other body parts from around the world. Safari Club International is working to blunt the attempt to fast-track approval of this proposed ban.
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Katmai Fat Bear Week has Arrived Again!

Fat Bear Week has once again arrived thanks to the super-stuffed and bouncy bruins in Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve. Love a little meat on the bones? Check out Katmai's curvy contenders.
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Fishing Industry News: Crappie Expo in Hot Springs; Van Dam Joins Lew's Reels

In the latest fishing industry news, the inagural Mr. Crappie Invitational is on tap in Arkansas and Hall of Fame pro angler Kevin van Dam has joined Lew's Reels.
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Grizzly Bear Attacks Fourth Hunter in Montana

A fourth hunter has been attacked in the Gravelly Mountains of Montana near where three were attacked a week earlier.
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Shimano Opens Authorized Service/Warranty Center in South Carolina

With its fishing tackle service center at its facility west of Charleston, S.C., Shimano has the ability to provide maintenance and repair work for its fishing reels nationwide.
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Coyote Population Increasing in Vermont

With the coyote population increasing in Vemont, the state wildlife agency is holding public meetings to address the issue, provide information and answer questions.
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Fishing News: Shimano Awards 'Varsity Program' Scholarships; Toyota Extends B.A.S.S. Deal

In the latest fishing industry news, Shimano has awarded its "Varsity Program" scholarships and Toyota has extended its support of Bassmaster tournaments.
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3 Hunters Injured, Survive Grizzly Bear Attacks

Three hunters survived attacks by grizzly bears in the Gravelly Mountains, according to officials with the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks department.
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Winchester Issues Warning, Recall for Super-X 17 HMR 20 Grain JHP Rimfire Ammunition

Olin Winchester is recalling two lots of 17 HMR 20 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point Rimfire rifle ammunition.
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California Bans Fur Trapping

With the signing of the Wildlife Protection Act of 2019, California Gov. Gavin Newsom bans commercial and recreational trapping on public and private lands.
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Walmart Ends Ammo, Handgun Sales; Says Don't Open-Carry in Stores

Walmart announced Sept. 3 that it will end sales of ammunition that can be used with modern sporting rifles and handguns, stop all handgun sales in Alaska and ask that customers not carry firearms openly in its stores unless authorized law enforcement is present.
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Game Warden Chronicles: Lifetime Suspension, Too Many Fish and a Bathtub Alligator

The latest game warden chronicles involve a lifetime suspension due to poaching, anglers busted for too many fish and an alligator in a bathtub.
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Fishing Industry News: RBFF Using Tech to Reel In Anglers, Boaters; Kluch Gets Colorful

In the latest fishing industry news, the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation is using smart technology to reel in boaters and anglers. Also, Kluch offers new apparel highlighting one of the most colorful fish in the ocean.
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Fishing Industry News: Lupinski Joins Shimano; Lowen Signs With Mammoth Coolers; Toyota Owners Fishing on Pickwick

In the latest fishing industry news, Jim Lupinski has joined Shimano North American Fishing and Mammoth Coolers has signed professional angler Bill Lowen to a sponsorship deal.