An overwhelming percentage of surveyed visitors to national wildlife refuges in 2010 and 2011 were favorably impressed with the recreational opportunities, education and services on these public lands, according to a national survey released today. Some 90 percent of respondents gave consistent high marks to all facets of their refuge experience. The peer-reviewed survey, commissioned [...]
Archive for May 16th, 2012
National Wildlife Refuges Earn High Marks with Visitors, Finds National Survey
Posted: 16th May 2012 by Doug Cavin in Announcements, Conservation, General Fishing0
Swimways Water Safety Tips for Youth
Posted: 16th May 2012 by Doug Cavin in Announcements, Announcements, Boating Industry Headlines, Industry Headlines, New Products, Sponsorship & Promotion, Sponsorship and PromotionThe Memorial Day holiday weekend has long been recognized as the traditional kick-off to the summer vacation season, meaning for many Americans the first return of the year to boating, swimming and other fun-in-the-water activities. For some children, it will be their first experience on a boat or in a pool, so officials at Swimways [...]
Caleb Kuphall Wins BFL Great Lakes Division On Mississippi River
Posted: 16th May 2012 by Doug Cavin in Announcements, FLW Headlines, Tournament Results, Tournament Trail HeadlinesCaleb Kuphall of Mukwonago, Wis., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 17 pounds, 4 ounces Saturday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Great Lakes Division event on the Mississippi River. For his victory, Kuphall earned $4,575. “It was a beautiful day to be out on the river,” said Kuphall. “It was 75 degrees and sunny, [...]
Minnesota State Lottery Presents Rapala’s Bass & Cash
Posted: 16th May 2012 by Doug Cavin in Announcements, Industry Headlines, New Products, Sponsorship and PromotionRapala®, the world’s favorite lure, has cast out an extra boatload of excitement with the new Bass & Cash scratch game. Rapala and the Minnesota State Lottery have joined forces to give fishing enthusiasts across the state a chance to reel in a fortune when they purchase Bass & Cash, a new $2 scratch ticket [...]
Dream Team River Rumble Set For Ohio River, Gallipolis Pool, October 13
Posted: 16th May 2012 by Doug Cavin in Announcements, FLW Headlines, Sponsorship & Promotion, Tournament Trail Headlineshe Bass Federation’s brand new Dream Team Rally tournament trail is excited to announce the Gallipolis Bass Busters, club # 3905, and the Ohio Bass Federation is scheduled to host its first TBF Dream Team Rally event. The event is scheduled for October 13 on the Ohio River, Gallipolis Pool at the Gallipolis City ramp [...]