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Connecticut Passes Law to Create State Saltwater Fishing License

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:34:49 -0400

Beginning June 15, 2009, Connecticut required all anglers to purchase a fishing license to fish in the state’s marine waters. The annual license fee will be $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents. Built into the legislation is reciprocity with adjoining states, including New York. New York’s saltwater fishing license becomes effective October 1, 2009, and will recognize Connecticut’s marine fishing licenses, but only within the borders of Long Island Sound. The license will help increase funding for fisheries conservation and provide valuable recreational saltwater angler data.

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.

CT DEP - Ice Fishing Report

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:33:15 -0500

Ice fishing in Connecticut is well underway in many areas, and fishing is generally reported as fair to
good. Be aware that some water bodies continue to have only partial ice cover and ice thickness is

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.

Ruger® Introduces New Products at the 2007 National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers Show

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:54:16 -0500

Southport, Connecticut - Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) introduced three new products during the 2007 National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers Show in Reno, Nevada. The new products are a 4" barreled Ruger® Redhawk® chambered in .45 Colt, a series of left-handed M77® Hawkeye® Rifles, and an SP101® revolver chambered in the new .327 Federal Magnum cartridge.

The Night Kicks-Off With An All New Episode Of TRCP's Life In The Open Friday, November 2, At 7 PM ET

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:34:02 -0400

Stamford, Connecticut—On Friday, November 2, "Four More Weeks of Whitetail", a whitetail programming block from 7-9 p.m. ET, continues on VERSUS Country. The night begins with an all new episode of TRCP'S Life in the Open and encore episodes of World of Beretta, Winchester Whitetail Revolution and The Bucks of Tecomate featuring Jeff Foxworthy. The best of VERSUS Country programming continues Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET.

Firearms Industry Seeks Pro-Growth / Pro-Conservation Remedy to Tax Code

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:21:29 -0400

Newtown, Connecticut -- America's leading firearms manufacturers sent a letter to Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) yesterday seeking his support in rectifying a longstanding inequity in the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) regarding the firearms and ammunition excise tax (FAET) -- a tax used to fund wildlife conservation in America. The correction being sought would improve conservation efforts through increased industry growth while bringing fairness and equity to the tax-payment schedule.

VERSUS And The Congressional Sportmen's Foundation (CSF) Partner To Launch Candidates On Demand

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:19:05 -0400

Stamford, Connecticut — VERSUS announces a strategic partnership with The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) to launch Candidates on Demand, a video-on-demand television platform that poses America's outdoor issues to the 2008 Presidential candidates. The country's sportsmen community will now have a platform to have their questions and concerns addressed by future political leaders. Candidates on Demand will spotlight the 2008 Presidential candidates from both parties with a one-on-one Q&A session that can be seen on VERSUS.com as well as on VERSUS on Demand beginning December 13.

VERSUS' September 21 Lineup Features New Episodes Of Winchester Legends, Winchester Whitetail Revolution, Dangerous Game, Gore-T

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 10:39:00 -0400

Stamford, Connecticut—On Friday, September 21, VERSUS will premiere all new episodes of Winchester Legends, Winchester Whitetail Revolution, Dangerous Game, Gore-Tex Outdoor Adventure, and the series premiere of Chasing Silver: Andy's Return. The night kicks off at 7 p.m. ET with an encore presentation of Napa's North to Alaska with NFL hall of famer, Larry Csonka.

NSSF Launches Monthly Industry Research Reports

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:38:02 -0400

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has launched two new industry research tools for its members -- the NSSF Survey Tracker and the NSSF Market Indicator.

These new reports will be sent monthly via e-mail to NSSF members and will also be available in the members section of NSSF's Web site, www.nssf.org.

Connecticut DEP To Temporarily Close the Lake of Isles State Boat Launch in North Stonington for Renovations

Mon, 14 May 2007 15:15:13 -0400

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will be temporarily closing the Lake of Isles State Boat Launch in North Stonington for renovations from May 14, 2007 through July 15, 2007 while the State boat launch is being upgraded and facilities enhanced. The comprehensive renovation project is being funded by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation as part of an agreement with the DEP for development of the property around the boat launch. The boat launch renovation project includes:

DEP Offers Free Fishing Courses

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:53:34 -0400

The DEP’s Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program literally wants No Child Left Inside this spring. While biologists are busy stocking nearly a half-million trout throughout the state, CARE Instructors are busy teaching Connecticut families how to catch the trout. To find an already scheduled course in your area please visit the DEP website at www.ct.gov/dep (enter CARE in the search box) or call the Inland Fisheries Division at (860) 424- FISH.

The First Real Sign of Spring: Opening Day of Fishing Season!

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:50:46 -0400

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) expects to stock nearly 400,000 trout throughout the state prior to Opening Day on April 21th, 2007. DEP’s Inland Fisheries Division began trout stocking March 1 and will continue to stock the state's lakes and rivers right up to Opening Day. Pre-season stocking is on schedule despite some crazy March weather causing some rescheduling of stocking runs.

Jeff Foxworthy And David Morris To Host The New Versus Series "The Bucks Of Tecomate"

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:03:48 -0500

Stamford, Connecticut —VERSUS, the home of field sports' finest, announced at the 2007 SHOT Show that everyone's favorite blue-collar comedian and deer hunter, Jeff Foxworthy, and renowned whitetail hunter and author David Morris will host the new original series The Bucks of Tecomate. This new series will debut on the network in 3rd Quarter 2007 and will also be available on the new VERSUS HD feed.