Up at Verily Magazine today, you can find an article from yours truly called “The Future of Fishing is Female: Women are Making Waves in Fishing” to read. Below is an excerpt: There is an allure to fishing that’s unexplainable. The thrill of the chase. The tug of a line. The countless series of hope …
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Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of serving as a fishing instructor at the Virginia Beach edition of Raise Em Outdoors (REO) camp at LZ Grace Warrior Retreat. These 1-2 day outdoor camps put on by my friend Erin Crooks, who runs the 501(c)(3) organization. Prior to hosting one here in the Commonwealth of …
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In EP3 of District of Conservation, I discussed the problem with the continued halting of the managed grizzly hunt in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, a Dept. of Interior memo that matches federal law with state wildlife management law, and three critical bills that passed in the House Committee on Natural Resources last week. Here’s …
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Did you catch the first episode of District of Conservation? If not, you can listen to it here or by clicking below: Here’s the gist of EP1: I preview what listeners can expect on the series I list my three goals for the podcast How urban residents can help turn the tide on lagging participation, …
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If you’re seeking a unique freshwater experience in Southwest Florida with someone familiar and well-versed on the fishing scene there, hire my friend Debbie Hanson. Debbie is an accomplished, prolific writer and outdoor communicator. Her trips are described as the following: Freshwater Fishing Trip Options Depending on the time of year and conditions, you can …
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Friday marked the start of Great Outdoors Month! How do you plan to celebrate? Whether you’re fishing, hiking, camping, or hunting squirrels/groundhogs, there are many ways to showcase your catches or experiences on social media effectively. Here’s what President Trump said about his statement on the occasion: During Great Outdoors Month, we celebrate the unmatched …
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Did you know there are Free Fishing Days across this nation happening in June? Well, now you do if you didn’t before. For those of us in the Commonwealth of Virginia, our Free Fishing Days event takes place today, June 1st, until Sunday, June 3rd, in conjunction with both National Boating and Fishing Week AND …
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It’s almost that time of year again: ICAST in Orlando, FL. ICAST is short for the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, the annual pre-eminent fishing trade show in the country. 14,000-15,000 people descend to Orange County Convention Center in the vacation Mecca to see the latest gear, tackle, rods, reels, and accessories due to come …
Did you hear about the new changes coming to your News Feed on Facebook? Posts from public pages are going to take a seat back to personal posts, the largest social media platform announced on January 11th, 2018. This change will affect everyone — personal brands and businesses — equally. Those belonging to the outdoor industry …
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If you’re an outdoor brand on Instagram, chances are you’ve reaped the many benefits this platform affords users. This is perhaps not exclusive to the outdoor industry, but there’s a target on your back by those in anti-hunting circles eager to report, discourage, or shut down accounts who espouse the sportsmen’s lifestyle. Going into the …
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