Annual hunting/fishing event offers taste of Ozarks outdoors
The 43rd annual National Hunting & Fishing Day was celebrated last Saturday in recognition of the millions of Americans who hunt, fish, photograph or simply enjoy the country’s rich wildlife and natural resources.
One of the largest events was at the Bois D’ Arc Conservation Area, west of Springfield. Events included shooting sports with rifle, shotgun and pellet guns. There also was archery, Dutch oven cooking, a self-guided tree identification trail, a kids activity area, fishing, canoeing, backpacking, camping, fly tying and a Bear Aware demonstration.
The event enabled area residents to learn what is great about the outdoors in the Ozarks. There were activities for everyone in the family on a near-perfect day.
Across the country, wildlife clubs, state wildlife agencies and other interested groups organized exhibits, demonstrations and hands-on learning experiences that should entice old-timers and novices alike.
The national Hunting & Fishing Day was declared so people would not forget a few things. First, organizers wanted people to remember that fish and wildlife were not always as abundant as they are today. Second, is that fish and wildlife can be restored with proper habitat management. Third is that hunters and anglers were the first to take the challenge and began wildlife restoration efforts in the country, and they have paid a disproportionate share of the cost. Fourth, without hunting and fishing, the country’s fish and wildlife likely would revert to the bad old days.
By the early 1970s, when the anti-hunting movement grew more active, conservation leaders began to realize that most people didn’t know the invaluable financial contribution of sportsmen to wildlife restoration.
Many sportsmen also were unaware of that fact that sportsmen were leaders in enacting needed legislation at the state and federal levels to conserve fish and wildlife as well as restore habitats. So, National Hunting & Fishing Day was conceived by organizations that endorse hunting and fishing.
Governors of all 50 states have endorsed NHF Day by proclamation, and today thousands of groups participate. Activities, like the ones in the Ozarks, promote the better understanding of, and more participation in the hunting and fishing sports.
Dumped fishing dhow still stuck in the sea The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi said rotting debris from the dhow at Mina fishing port was a cause for concern to marine life and the environment. Ravindranath K / The National ABU DHABI // A 50-foot fishing dhow that sunk in the harbour at Mina Zayed more than five months ago has still not been moved. Parts of the vessel were still sticking up on Wednesday even though it had sunk further into the sea. Its bow section is still a foot above water. The dhow is close to the Abu Dhabi Fishermen Cooperative Society office, which said last month said it was unaware of the craft. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (Ead) said rotting debris from the dhow was a cause for concern to marine life and the environment, but it did not fall under the authority’s jurisdiction. “Ead is not in charge of port or waterway management,” said Ayesha Al Blooshi, terrestrial and marine biodiversity director at the authority. “Ead is only in charge of f...
Orvis Hydros SL Fly Reel - Tom Rosenbauer Insider Review www.rodflyfishing2.com Free Shipping - Shop Now: http://www.tridentflyfishing.com/fly-reels/orvis-fly-reels.html Orvis Hydros SL: The Hydros SL is a brand new reel that is a lot different from the old Hydros despite sharing the same name. Orvis Hydros: There is not another true large arbor, big-game fly-fishing reel out there that carries this drag system performance at a price starting at just 5. It's unheard of until now. The new Hydros® Reel Series features a sealed drag surface that increases total drag surface by model: The larger the reel, the larger the drag surface and the more resistance available to handle larger fish. Using stacked carbon washers, controlled by a positive click adjustment system, the Hydros can be fine-tuned to handle any fish from a trout to a tuna with sustained and infinitely durable drag pressure.
fish finders - Google News A River Runs Round Me - First Things (blog) A River Runs Round Me First Things (blog) Fishing nowadays involves sophisticated technology. Boats and motors have gone very high-tech, and fish finders help the hapless angler locate fish under the water using robust sonar technology. But at the end of the day, fishing puts you at the mercy ... more info...
