Hunters, anglers buying slightly more in 2011
A look at the buying habits of sportsmen in 2011 compared to the previous year reveals purchases of hunting and fishing equipment have remained steady and, in fact, even slightly improved.
Tag: "fishing"
Big Rock acquires PA Live Bait Vending
Big Rock Sports has acquired PA Live Bait Vending, a leader in the live bait and tackle industry has been supplying and supporting 24-hour vending machines for the fishing industry since 1997.
National Marina Day set for June 11
Marinas across the country are laying down the red carpet this Saturday for National Marina Day to show the public how marinas are family-friendly gateways to water recreation, are important economic contributors to local communities, and are good stewards of the environment.
Analysis: Angling, Hunting are big business
Analysis of revenue and federal excise taxes during a 30-year period show that billions of dollars are generated by anglers and hunters each year.
Take Care of Gear for Longer Life
It’s a moment of aggravation that easily can be avoided: you reach for the pliers to remove treble hooks from a fish and they’re locked shut.
Cermele promoted to Fishing editor at F&S
Joe Cermele has been named Fishing editor of Field & Stream magazine. Anthony Licata, Editor ofField & Stream, announced the appointment.
Lack of access cited by anglers in survey
Nearly 16 percent of United States anglers found one of their fishing spots closed to their use last year and of that group, the single leading reason cited for that closure was that the area was posted as “no trespassing.”
Hmm … might wanna sharpen that point
Researchers have discovered what they believe are fishing spear points dating back 12,000 years ago, lending insight to theories about the continent’s early inhabitants.
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