One of the leading outdoor communications groups, Southeastern Outdoor Press Association, has announced its dissolution and has transitioned into a new era as the Outdoor Journalist Education Foundation of America. The move comes after more than a decade of decline for SEOPA, according to former SEOPA Executive Director Lisa Snuggs, who currently serves as the […]
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Wayfarer has come up with another in a long line of safety gear for the modern hiker and outdoorsman: the Wayfarer Hiking Water Purifier. Founded in the United Kingdom in 2007, LifeSaver came into being following two of the world’s worst back-to-back natural disasters: the Indian Ocean Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina. Knowing that people around […]
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Back in early June of 2022, we were given the awful news that Yellowstone National Park was suffering through a historic flood, even closing its gates at one point to mitigate the disaster. As the lifeblood of this region, the iconic Yellowstone River, the longest undammed river in the continental United States, is not only […]
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As Barry Dana, Penobscot Nation Tribal Elder says, “You cannot live on an island and not be directly and even spiritually connected to what’s surrounding that island, which is our river.” Considering an existence of some 13,000 years, we are quite fortunate that the Indigenous Penobscot Nation have shared their experience with Old Town, who […]
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Whenever we buy a pair of boots, we want to know that they can stand up to uses that they weren’t exactly made for, and the Gill Fishing Hydro Mid Boot doesn’t disappoint. Sure, if you’re going to try to do some hiking in these boots then you will find out that they’re just not […]
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So you finally got to your fishing vacation hotspot, and there’s a bass tournament going on, now what? There are many questions as to whether or not a tournament on a given lake makes the fishing more difficult for the everyday anglers that are left to fend for themselves. We want to give you […]
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There may not be much better table fare than that of freshly caught rainbow trout, but as with any wild game, it will need some honest attention and detail to make the best of it. Even if you can’t get a freshly caught fish, this recipe will work with any trout from your local fish […]
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All five of the Great Lakes have a shared border with our friends and neighbors to the north, with the exception of Lake Michigan which is entirely inside of U.S. territory. Lake Nipigon, on the other hand, is the largest lake fully within the borders of the province of Ontario, Canada, and it boasts of […]
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Paddling during the winter months can offer uncrowded waters, unmatched views, and a break from the indoors. But the risk of serious bodily harm or even death is exponentially higher, thanks to frigid temperatures. As long as a lake, creek, or other body of water isn’t completely frozen over, you can potentially still kayak […]
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The Centennial State is known for Rocky Mountain National Park, high-quality big game hunting, western American culture, and excellent fishing opportunities. Countless tourists visit every year to access Colorado’s waters whether it’s for fly fishing, boating, rafting, or casting a spin rod. In Colorado, record fish abound, and there’s fun to be had just about […]
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