NBEF Executive Director Marilyn Bentz Honored with ATA’s Industry Impact Award
RAPID CITY, SD (February 23, 2026) – The National Bowhunter Education Foundation(NBEF) Executive Director Marilyn Bentz was presented with ATA’s Industry ImpactAward at the Industry Celebration at the 2026 ATA Trade Show in Indianapolis. This award is designed to honor leaders in the archery industry who inspire others andgrow participation in archery and bowhunting. A […]
Displaying and Selling High-End Coolers
Strategic seasonal thinking and creating great displays can help you sell more high-end coolers to hunters and anglers. By Alan Clemons | Selling coolers to hunters and anglers seems like a no-brainer, right? Put some big coolers on the floor and tote-sizes on the shelf, add price tags or signs, and let the register sing. […]
Captain Greg Karch To Offer Three Seminars At The Wisconsin Fishing Expo
This week, Outdoors Radio features fishing educator Greg Karch, Ruffed Grouse Society Western Great Lakes forest conservation director Jon Steigerwaldt, and Milwaukee Sports Show director Stephen Buzza. Jeff reports on his ice fishing trips. Dan goes rabbit hunting again. Fishing educator Greg Karch, founder of Learn 2 Fish With Us, talks about his seminars for youth […]
Missouri Trout Fishing Opener Delivers Fellowship of Fishing
By Brandon Butler | Missouri’s opening day of trout season at the state’s four trout parks is an anomaly in theworld of trout fishing, and that’s what makes the day so special. In a sport often definedby solitude, silence, and strict catch-and-release ethics, Missouri has created somethingentirely different. At Bennett Spring State Park, Montauk State Park, Roaring […]
National Bowhunter Education Foundation Sponsors 2026 Archery & Bowhunting Summit at ATA Show
RAPID CITY, SD (February 19, 2026) – The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) sponsored the 2026 Archery & Bowhunting Summit and ATA Partnership dinner during the annual ATA Show in Indianapolis, IN. This gathering provides an opportunity to hear the latest information and share best practices. “NBEF is proud to sponsor initiatives that aim to […]
More Reasons than Ever to Ice Fish Lake of the Woods in March
If you haven’t made the trip north to Lake of the Woods in the month of March, you’re missing out on some of the best ice fishing of the entire season — because up at Lake of the Woods, March is just getting good. READ MORE
When rough is getting boundaries in fishing
By Roy Heilman | In the latest chapter of comprehensive aquatic ecosystem management, Minnesota DNR is moving toward establishing harvest limits for native rough fish. These particular species have long been subjected to unlimited harvest. If that changes, they will join gar, whitefish species, and burbot, which were assigned limits in recent years. As part of […]
BoatUS Foundation Accepting Applications for New Life Jacket Loaner Pilot Program
Local organizations, businesses encouraged to apply to expand access to essential boating safety equipment in their communities SPRINGFIELD, Va. – February 17, 2026 – The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water announced that it is now accepting applications for new pilot program for their Life Jacket Loaner Program. The pilot will introduce digital check out technology to make borrowing life jackets for a day or weekend easier and more accessible for boaters. Organizations such as parks, marinas, campgrounds, fire departments, […]