Archive | March, 2012

New National Forest Planning Rule a Win for Sportsmen

March 27, 2012

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With America’s population surpassing 310 million, the significance of national forest lands to our outdoor traditions continues to grow. The TRCP praised the recent implementation of a new planning rule that will facilitate responsible management of 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands critical to outdoor recreation and our hunting and fishing resources. The […]

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Sportman’s Storm: Congress to Come Down on Anglers and Hunters

March 16, 2012

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Fish-and-game protections are in the path of a killer Congress. Article by Bob Marshall. Uploaded on March 02, 2012 It’s now or never for public hunting and fishing. For 2 million miles of stream habitat that support the wild trout and big-game herds in the West. For 20 million acres of small wetlands that produce […]

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Great Lakes ice coverage falls 71 percent over 40 years, researcher says

March 11, 2012

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Not to go all “climate-change” on you, but here’s some interesting research which hopefully flies above the politics.  The Great Lakes region appears to be competing with a variety of forces as it relates to seasonal ice cover. Regardless of cause or circumstances, no arguing with the fact that less winter ice cover means increased […]

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