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Survey Says Magazines Still Primary Media Source for Sportsmen

Magazines are still the media source of choice for hunters and anglers, according to the June 2010 HunterSurvey.com and AnglerSurvey.com polls, which showed 44% of hunters and 33% of anglers use magazines most for information and entertainment…

Steyr Names Evans Group to Rep All Lines

Steyr Arms said the Evans Group, an independent manufacturer's representative agency, will handle the sales for all three of the European manufacturers for which it is an exclusive importer, Steyr, Merkel and Anschutz Sporting Rifles. The agency has

NRPA Awarded $1.1 Million for Prevention and Wellness

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) was awarded $1.1 million on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of the HHS Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) initiative, a comprehensive

Robert Montgomery Honored With POMA-ASA Homer Circle Award

The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) and American Sportfishing Association's (ASA) Homer Circle Fishing Communicator Award was presented to outdoor writer and conservation supporter Robert Montgomery…

Fishing Remains Top Gateway to Outdoor Activities

The Outdoor Foundation and its partner, Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) unveiled new research showing fishing remains a top gateway activity, spurring involvement in other outdoor pursuits…

NRF Issues Bullish BTS Forecast

The National Retail Federation's 2010 Consumer Intentions and Actions Back to School survey found that the average American family will spend $606.40 on clothes, shoes, supplies and electronics, compared to $548.72 last year, and close to the $594.24

MTB Would Lower Tariffs On Many Ball Sports Items

The draft 144-page Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) posted July 7 on the House Ways & Means Committee's would suspend duties on volleyballs, leather basketballs, golf bag bodies, rubber basketballs and basketballs of other materials, according to the

Friedrichschafen Offers Two Sustainability Workshops

The European Outdoor Group’s Sustainability Working Group (SWG) is inviting attendees at the OutDoor show in Friedrichschafen to join them for two breakfast workshops on how to comply with impending French sustainability laws and beta test the Eco I

Health Canada Recalls Discounter’s Tent

Health Canada warned consumers Wednesday to stop using the KUFA 3 tent sold by the Army and Navy Department Stores discount chain because it fails to meet flammability standards, the Vancouver Sun reported…