Two California legislators introduced separate ski safety bills in the state assembly last week that would mandate children wear helmets. One bill, proposed by Assemblyman Dave Jones, D-Sacramento, would require ski areas to publish reports on injuries an
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SIA Convenes Youth Summit at Snow Show
SIA Snowsports Industries America said the Recreation Outdoor Initiative (ROI) it sponsors would host the first National Youth Summit on Saturday during its annual trade show in Denver. ROI members work to make certain 50,000 youth are involved in winter
LaCrosse Reports 24% Q4 Topline Growth; FY09 Up 9%
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. reported net sales for the fourth quarter and quarter ended Dec. 31, 2009 were $42.5 million, up 21% from $35.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. The 2009 results represent record quarterly sales for the company. For the full
$1.6 Billion Requested for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2011 Budget
The president's 2011 budget request of $1.6 billion for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will focus funding on the agency's highest priority conservation initiatives, while containing costs through management efficiencies and other savings to
Colorado State University Seeking to Outlaw Concealed Carry on Campus
On Wednesday, Jan. 20, Colorado State University (CSU) formally announced their draft proposal to prohibit firearms on all CSU campuses, according to a release by the National Rifle Association (NRA)…
Ruger Appoints Gates as Dir. of Law Enforcement, Miltary and Export Sales
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has appointed Robert W. Gates II as Director of Law Enforcement, Military and Export Sales…
Bushnell Granted Motion for Preliminary Injunction Against Brunton, Ion and Lanshou
Bushnell announces that effective December 30, 2009, the U.S. District Court of Kansas has granted the request from Bushnell to preliminarily enjoin Brunton and Lanshuo from selling certain laser rangefinders…
Benchmade Wins 2009 Business of the Year Award
The Oregon City Chamber of Commerce presented Benchmade Knife Company with the 2009 Business of the Year Award. The award ceremony took place at the Oregon City Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Auction on Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at the Abernethy
Wells Joins NWTF to Promote Upland Programs
The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has hired Roger Wells of Americus, Kansas, as its new upland wildlife biologist…
HuntersSurvey.com: International Destinations Popular with Hunters
A new survey estimates nearly 700,000 sportsmen and women will hunt outside of the United States in the next two years, which is welcome news to the international community…
Hunting License Sales Up By 3.5% in NSSF Index of States
According to a report issued by the National Shooting Sports Federation, hunting license sales rose by 3.5% in 2009 in states that make up NSSF's Hunting License Sales Index…
Quarterly Firearm and Ammunition Excise Taxes Up 29%
According to the most recent Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Collection Report released by the Department of the Treasury, firearm and ammunition manufacturers report excise tax obligations to be more than $115.8 million in the third calendar quarter o
Golf Equipment Manufacturers Convene to Address Industry Issues
The formation of the U.S. Golf Manufacturers Council (USGMC) was announced yesterday at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show…
2010 PGA Merchandise Show Makes Major Announcements
Rooney, the founder of Patriot Golf Day and the Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides scholarships to the families of fallen soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, later looked on as a new coalition called “WE ARE GOLF” was introduced on the PGA Equipment
Brunswick Corp. Sees Q4 Sales Plummet 22%; Loss Nearly Doubles
Brunswick Corporation reported net sales for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2009 were $657.3 million, down 22% from $837.7 million a year earlier. For the quarter, the company reported an operating loss of $188.2 million, which included $68.6 million
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