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Arkansas: Contenders Take Aim as Shooting Sports Regionals Begin

1 month ago | theoutdoorwire.com | Jim Harris

“I’ve been in education for 31 years,” he said, “... and I thought this would be a great job, a great organization in the Game and Fish to work for. I was extremely fortunate in the interviews to be hired and lead the next run. Everything worked out right, and it was a great time to have a career charge. I’m looking forward to seeing how this goes next.” He arrived at the agency in January with this year’s shooting sports plans already underway.
Firearm News September Issue Focuses on Ruger American Standard Gen II

Sep 12, 2024 | theoutdoorwire.com | Rikk Rambo |Vincent L. DeNiro |Jack Oller |David Codrea

Firearms News September 2024 Available Now at Newsstands, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, or Local Book RetailerDENVER – The September issue of Firearms News is now available at newsstands, including Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and other major book retailers. Every issue packed with in-depth articles and reviews, providing readers with the latest insights and expert opinions in the world of firearms. This month's highlight is an exclusive review of the Ruger American Standard GEN II.
What’s Eating Us? Sharks!

Aug 27, 2024 | theoutdoorwire.com | Frank Sargeant

Despite the whimpers and moans of sharkniks, shark populations in U.S. waters are doing fine. In fact, they’re doing more than fine. They’re eating us—and maybe themselves—out of house and home. After some 30 years of tight harvest limits on all the shark species that were formerly overfished, most have come back in a big way. And that’s a good thing, despite the increase in shark attacks on humans this summer.
7 outdoor activities to try after dark

Jul 22, 2024 | theoutdoorwire.com | Renae Blum

By Renae BlumBlazing temperatures can put a damper on outdoor fun during the day. So why not head outside after dark? Bring a friend and explore one of the following options under the cover of night. FishingFishing at night is a great way to beat the heat. It also can make for a great fishing experience, depending on the species and location, said Daryl Bauer, Nebraska Game and Parks’ fisheries outreach program manager.
The top seven Nebraska state parks for kayaking

Jun 6, 2024 | theoutdoorwire.com | Renae Blum

By Renae BlumIf you seek adventure, relaxation and fun this summer, kayaking should be on your list. Nebraska’s state parks and recreation areas offer excellent locations, some with recently added improvements for kayakers. Plan your next adventure beneath Nebraska skies at one of the following state parks, selected by Nebraska Game and Parks regional superintendents.
Stuff You Need in Your Kayak - Every Time

Apr 9, 2024 | theoutdoorwire.com | Frank Sargeant

By Frank [email protected] University of South Carolina college football player Chris Smelley went out on a kayak in the Gulf of Mexico near Destin for a few hours of fishing. He planned a short trip — just jumped in the boat with his tackle and nothing else. Not even his cellphone or a PFD. He almost didn’t come back. A wind out of the north sneaked up on Smelley. Before he knew it, the boat had drifted a long way from shore.
What’s the Right Bay Boat for You?

Apr 2, 2024 | theoutdoorwire.com | Frank Sargeant

By Frank [email protected] spent most of my life testing, fishing and writing about fishing boats, I occasionally have somebody ask me to recommend a brand or a specific boat before they go shopping. A recent case might be of interest to many readers who live on the East Coast or in the Southeast. We’ll confine the discussion to inshore center consoles, since those are the most popular and most affordable of coastal boats.
Restoring the IRL

Mar 26, 2024 | theoutdoorwire.com | Frank Sargeant

By Frank [email protected] my biggest ever seatrout, just under 30 inches long, and my biggest snook, just under 40 inches, came from the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) near Stuart, Florida. My guide in each case was Mark Nichols, founder of DOA Lures, and my lure in both cases was a DOA Bait Buster soft plastic mullet. Both were caught wadefishing in water less than knee deep. It’s not that I was a good fisherman.
Dangerous Doin’s at Haulover Inlet

Mar 5, 2024 | theoutdoorwire.com | Frank Sargeant

By Frank SargeantThe incredibly successful “Boneheaded Boaters” video series has made the fumbles, faux pas and general mistakes of boating into a big money business, and if you’ve never seen it, you’ll be sure to get a few chuckles, and maybe a painful insight into some of your own past mistakes by watching. See it here: https://www.youtube.com/@broncosguru.
Eight Bells for Dr. Bob Shipp

Jan 30, 2024 | theoutdoorwire.com | Frank Sargeant

Mariners call a requiem or obituary “Eight Bells”, signifying the end of a watch. That’s what the announcement of the death of Dr. Bob Shipp seems like for anglers, conservationists and fisheries specialists around the Gulf of Mexico this week. Bob literally “wrote the book” on gulf fisheries. His “Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico” is on the desk of just about everybody who works in coastal fisheries or fishing between Key West and Brownsville, Texas.