Volcom, Inc. fist quarter revenues were $68.3 million, a 15.3% decline from $80.6 million in the first quarter of 2008. Total revenues in the company’s U.S. segment, which includes revenues from the U.S., Canada, Japan and most other international territo
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U.S. Sec. of Interior Creates Office of Youth…
Secretary of Interior Salazar has created a new Office of Youth. The new office will coordinate a department-wide youth program to introduce young Americans from all backgrounds to national parks and monuments, refuges, public and tribal lands and to prom
Callaway Golf First Quarter Reflects Sharp Golf Industry Downturn
Callaway Golf got off to a disappointing start in the first quarter of 2009, as revenues fell 25.8% and net income plummeted 82.8% compared to the first quarter last year. The company attributed the drop in sales to the widespread global economic downturn
Easton Sports Development Fdn. Donates to Archery Trade Assoc.
The Easton Sports Development Foundation (ESDF) presented the Archery Trade Association (ATA) with a check for $200,000 to support the group's efforts to grow archery and bowhunting through the Community Archery Program…
PA Game Commission Praises Approval of Electronic License System
Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe offered his praise to the Pennsylvania Senate Game and Fisheries Committee for its recent overwhelming and bi-partisan support of House Bill 92, which will enable the agency to fully transition t
Secretary Vilsack Addresses Conservation Goals With TRCP Board
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with the board of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership last week to address the status and future of conservation and agriculture policy in America, particularly as they affect fish and w
Columbus Sportsman’s Association to Host NRA Day
The Columbus Sportsman’s Association will host and NRA Day Family SportsFest event at their facility in Columbus, WI on May 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m…
NASP Names New Board Member
Jeff Bretherton of Missoula, MT has been named as the seventh board member for the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP). Jeff specializes in ranch real estate transfer, high net worth financial planning, development, and fundraising and has serv
Birchwood Casey Acquires RIG Gun Care Products
Birchwood Casey said that effective February 27, 2009 they had acquired RIG and Bore Runner gun care products from the Fenton, MO based Jackson Safety Company (Silencio)…
Meopta Launches Web Site
Meopta, a European manufacturerer, sports optics products, has launched a new Web site. The site features a comprehensive presentation of the company’s complete line of sports optics products by market category. Individual items are presented with product
Foundation, Residents File Lawsuit in Against CA Handgun Legislation
The Second Amendment Foundation, The Calguns Foundation and four California residents have filed a lawsuit challenging a California state law and regulatory scheme that arbitrarily bans handguns based on a roster of “certified” handguns approved by the St
Teva Partners with Outdoor Foundation and IMBA
Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, and The Outdoor Foundation today announced a new partnership effort aimed at broadening the outdoor community by engaging new audiences and industries in nature-based activities…
Sig Sauer Inks Contract with Army
Sig Sauer, Inc. said it has secured a multi-year contract to provide pistols to the U.S. Army's Material Command. The potential value for all quantities and the related customer support package is $306 million. The initial order of 55,890 units is to
Ortovox Named Official Supplier of Pro. Ski Instructors of America, American Association of Snowboard Instructors
The Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) have partnered with Ortovox USA, Inc. Ortovox, which has long supplied the PSIA-AASI Accessories Catalog with its avalanche transceivers, probes, s
Nikwax-AAC Bellwether Grantees Selected
From an impressive group of applicants, two winners were chosen to receive funds from the Nikwax Bellwether Grant, established in partnership with the American Alpine Club (AAC). Nikwax and the AAC congratulate Ann Piersall, of Whitefish, MT, and Tracie A
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