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L.L. Bean to Host Maine’s Moose Hunting Lottery
A lottery for 3,140 moose hunting permits will take place on Thursday, June 17, at L.L. Bean's flagship store in Freeport, Maine…
Congress Poised to Act on Renminbi
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander M. Levin (D-MI) said that if China or the Obama Administration do not act “promptly” after next week's G20 summit in Toronto to address growing complaints about the renminbi being undervalued, that Congress wi
NSSF: Opposition to Microstamping Legislation ‘Gains Steam’
Even as New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg attempted a last ditch effort to drum-up support for firearms microstamping (S. 6005A / 6468C) today in Albany, opposition to the legislation continued to gain steam, according to a release issued by the Natio
Danner Opens Portland Retail Store
Danner has announced the June 17, 2010 opening of its new Portland retail location, The Danner Factory Store, at 12021 NE Airport Way…
Louisiana Announces Immediate Fishing Openings in Plaquemines Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Secretary Robert Barham announced the following opening to recreational and commercial fishing in portions of inside waters east and west of the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish effective as of
Sitka Gear Adds Jeff Simpson as Midwest Sales Manager
Sitka Gear Inc. has hired Jeff Simpson as its Midwest Sales Manager. In his new role, Simpson will work with key retailers in the Midwest as Sitka continues to increase it presence among Whitetail hunters…
Bushnell, Leupold and Stevens Settle Lawsuits
Bushnell Inc. said it has settled its lawsuits with Leupold & Stevens relating to the Leupold True Ballistic Range® (TBR) technology, and the Bushnell Angle Range Compensation (ARC) technology…
U.S. Soccer Sues Sports Authority Over World Cup Ads
The U.S. Soccer Federation sued Sports Authority Inc. over its advertisements linked to the World Cup, contending Dick's Sporting Goods is the national team's only licensed retailer…
Florida Opens Bay Scallop Season Early
Gov. Charlie Crist said the recreational harvest season for bay scallops in Florida will open 12 days earlier than usual this year. The governor is taking this action to “help relieve possible economic hardships on Florida fishing communities that may occ
Suunto Hires New England Sales Reps
Suunto, the maker of outdoor and fitness wrist-top computers, announced a partnership with sales representative, MacDaddy Sports Group LLC, led by owner Ken MacDonald, to handle all of the New England territory…
Dick’s SG Donates $50,000 to Team Fox
The first-ever Dick's Sporting Goods National Runners' Month marked the recent finish of its successful, month-long celebration with a donation of $50,000 to its charity partner, Team Fox…
Clarus Corp. Execs to Preside at NASDAQ Monday
Clarus Corporation said its senior managers and board of directors will preside over the NASDAQ closing bell ceremony on Monday, June 21, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate the company's recent listing on the NASDAQ Global Market. Clarus expects to renam
K2 Appoints Snowboard Global Marketing Manager
K2 Sports promoted Hunter Waldron to the position of Global Marketing Manager for K2 Snowboarding while Bill Hall was promoted to K2 Sports Category Manager for Snowboard Boots…
Record Breaking Numbers for National Trail Day
American Hiking Society said its 18th annual National Trails Day (NTD) 2010, the national kick-off event for Great Outdoors Month in June, was a huge success. On Saturday, June 5, tens of thousands of volunteers and trail enthusiasts in all 50 states cele
Aspen Skiing Co. Reports 4.3% Rise in Visits for Season
Aspen Skiing Company skier visits rose up 4.3% above the 2008-2009 season thanks to consistent snowfall throughout the season, a strong January, a late surge in visits at the end of March and into April and strong pass use…
