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Partners Gather To Celebrate Confluence Conservation

Thu, 22 May 2008 12:08:43 -0400

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - Seven St. Louis area duck hunting clubs and their members were honored last Thursday for their efforts in protecting, restoring and enhancing wetland habitat within the Missouri Confluence Conservation Area near here. The event hosted by Ducks Unlimited and the Great Rivers Habitat Alliance (GRHA) also highlighted the importance of the Confluence Area and provided a setting for conservation partners and landowners to discuss opportunities for the future.

Sage/Redington/Rio offer 8-wt Fly Fishing Outfit for Trout Unlimited Fundraiser

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:00:21 -0400

Bainbridge Island, Washington - The top names in Fly Fishing have joined forces together to put togther a world-class fly fishing outfit as a fundraiser for Trout Unlimited-Alaska to help with their efforts protecting the Bristol Bay watershed.

Missouri River Creel Survey Reveals Surprises

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:13:46 -0400

Here’s the answer to the Jeopardy category, fishes of the Missouri River: Goldeye.

And the question: What is the most common species caught in the river between Morony Dam downstream of Great Falls and the upper reaches of Fort Peck Reservoir?

Lake Taneycomo Trout Fishing Turns 50

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:14:31 -0500

Recent changes make this trophy trout fishery more productive than ever.

JEFFERSON CITY-For 50 years, Missourians have been thrilling to the electric sensation of a surging trout at the ends of their lines at Lake Taneycomo. Now moving into its second half-century, Taneycomo's trout fishery is more productive than ever, supplying not only fishing thrills for visitors to the White River lake, but brown trout for the entire Show-Me State.

Opening of Trout Season Should Draw 10,000 Anglers

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:40:56 -0500

Saturday is the opening day of Missouri's trout park season.

It's when long-suffering, trout-fishing souls, deprived these many months of their finny fix, once again will be able to catch and keep fish at one of Missouri's four popular trout parks: Bennett Springs, near Lebanon; Montauk, near Licking; Roaring River, near Cassville; and Meramec, near St. James.

Rainbow Trout from Alaska to Mexico

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:14:34 -0500

Claim to fame: Rainbow trout is one of the more popular sportfish in Missouri, as evidenced by the March 1 trout park opener, which draws thousands of anglers to the state's four trout parks. Fishing for rainbow trout is also popular at Lake Taneycomo and the portions of several streams that are managed specifically for trout.

Ponds Take on Broader Purpose

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:09:29 -0500

Once upon a time, a pond's primary function was to water cattle. The kids in the pond-owner's family might occasionally go there to fish for runt bluegill (which everybody called "perch"), bullhead catfish and sometimes, even carp. Occasionally, the local pond was the target of "frogging" trips.

Two Missouri Men to be inducted into Bass Fishing Hall of Fame

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:04:39 -0500

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Two Missouri men are among the four people to be inducted this week into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.

They are Charlie Campbell, who invented spinner bait, and Virgil Ward, who had 1 of the most popular syndicated TV shows on bass fishing techniques. Ceremonies will be Thursday in Greenville, the night before the $1.2 million Bassmaster Classic begins on Lake Hartwell.

Trout Madness Coming Up

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:50:32 -0500

Call it what you will, but the spring opening of trout season truly signals the end of winter in the best of ways. Just a few short weeks away, it cannot come soon enough for many with cabin fever. Or for another good reason, it is warming up and that means the outrageous prices on propane and natural gas heating bills will decrease as demand slows, and that is a very good thing. I don't know about you, but I cringe when the truck pulls up to top off the tank, and it means a lot less spending in other areas to compensate.

Saturday Opener Sets Stage for Trout Extravaganza

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:38:27 -0500

More than 10,000 anglers are expected to attend the March 1 event at Missouri's four trout parks.

JEFFERSON CITY-Missouri's version of March Madness happens on the first day of that month, when thousands of anglers make the annual pilgrimage to four trout parks. This year's crowd promises to be bigger than most.

Frogs Invisible Now, but Ready for Spring Concert

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:36:08 -0500

Different strategies enable them to survive winter's rigors.

JEFFERSON CITY-Looking across the desolate surface of a winter marsh or stream, it is easy to forget that a thousand wild voices will announce the arrival of spring there in a few weeks. The vernal emergence of frogs and toads that mystified ancient people continues to thrill modern-day nature lovers. Science is discovering the secrets of their winter survival, but has yet to unravel them all.

Cuba Teen Sets Missouri Fish Record

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:27:48 -0500

Gigging a state-record redhorse capped an amazing year of hunting and fishing.

JEFFERSON CITY-Saying that Jordan Brown had a good year outdoors is akin to saying the MU Tigers football team had a good season. The only downside to the 14-year-old Cuba, Mo., resident’s envy-inspiring string of 2007 successes is that he might never have another year that measures up.

Marlin World - Sportfishing Magazine Launched

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:45:04 -0500

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I have the opportunity to present the inaugural issue of MARLIN WORLD.

LINK TO MAGAZINE: http://viewer.zmags.com/showmag.php?mid=pgptf

1. Click anywhere on the screen to ZOOM in and read.

Outdoorsman Exchange - Trading Chases

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:21:04 -0500

The idea for Outdoorsman Exchange came about in an instant, but in a way it was sometime in the making – we just didn’t realize it at the time.

For years my husband, Paul, has wanted to go on an elk hunt. I’ve encouraged him many times. He and his brothers talk how they should all go elk hunting out west with their Dad before age took its toll on him. Pursuit of that dream sounded good but there was always the financial reality check that held my husband back. He couldn’t justify spending money on a guided hunting trip and felt a guided trip was the only way to go for a successful hunt. This voice inside kept telling him - we need to save money for more sensible things like kids braces, college funds, etc. Most everyone can relate to these thoughts, unless you’re an heir to a fortune.

Bass Pro Shops Seeks Antique Sporting Memorabilia And Historic Photos

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:39:56 -0400

Springfield, Missouri—You're up in the attic digging around and find that old collection of wooden lures you started as a kid. Maybe you are redecorating and the antique snowshoes and moose antlers don't quite go with your wife's idea of 'shabby chic.' Or, maybe, you are just one of those people that feel a special tug of memory when you see some antique piece of sporting equipment or an old fishing or hunting photo.