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— BOATERS
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) certified 229 boaters statewide after their second "Boating Education Lagniappe Day," May 12. | For More...

— BOATING
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and Pender County have scheduled a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Hampstead Boating Access Area in Pender County. | For More...

Maryland's Blackstone Marina, serving boaters of the Patuxent River on Cuckhold Creek since 1964, is now certified as the latest Maryland Clean Marina. This is the 123rd certified Maryland Clean Marina. | For More...

— COMPETITIONS
In just a couple of days, 3-gunners from all across the country will be in Fayette, MO to participate in the 7th Annual Midwest 3-Gun Championship at the Fire for Effect range. This year, MidwayUSA returns as a Match Sponsor with the competition beginning on Friday, May 18th and running through the weekend. | For More...

— COMPETITIVE SHOOTING
Sarah Scherer showcased her Olympic readiness at the International Shooting Sport Federation Milan World Cup Tuesday, advancing to the final and placing sixth in the Women's Air Rifle event. Scherer highlighted a U.S. Team performance that secured two top-10 finishers in the event as Jamie Gray (Lebanon, Pa.) walked away with a 10th-place finish after missing a chance to join her teammate in the final. | For More...

— CONSERVATION
The Dunes Creek Daylighting Project at Indiana Dunes State Park has earned the Indiana Division of the Izaak Walton League of America, Jane Dustin Water Quality Award. | For More...

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels Tuesday received the Theodore Roosevelt Award from the Indiana Wildlife Federation in recognition of his conservation leadership in the state including the acquisition of the 8,000-acre Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area. | For More...

— ENFORCEMENT
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agents arrested Gary Miller, May 11, for third offense DWI, reckless operation of a vessel and operating a watercraft while under a driver's license suspension. Miller required medical treatment while LDWF agent, Sgt. Randy Lanoux, suffered no injuries. | For More...

— EVENTS
Racers will plunge into a series of mental and physical challenges at The Amazing Reservoir Race at Indiana's Monroe Lake on Saturday, June 9. | For More...

— FISHERIES
The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission's vote to eliminate the practice of purse seining from a "mother ship" effectively limiting the practice by the reduction fishery in harvesting menhaden for fish meal and oil in North Carolina waters is being applauded by the Coastal Conservation Association. | For More...

— GEAR
Starlight Cases™ announces the new Burkett 3 Gun Kit, a high density foam interior that is designed to store a pistol, AR, shotgun, and accessories inside a hard case to protect, secure, and transport multi gun applications. | For More...

To protect, secure and transport multi gun and long range rifles, Starlight Cases™ has designed a New Rifle Case specifically engineered for long range shooters, hunters, and military and law enforcement applications. | For More...

— GUN RIGHTS
Pro Defensa of Costa Rica is the latest organization to join forces with the International Association for the Protection of Civilian Arms Rights (IAPCAR), which now boasts 22 affiliated groups in 14 different nations around the globe. | For More...

— INDUSTRY
Rage Outdoors, LLC recently completed the move into its new corporate headquarters at 9403 Westgate Blvd. in Proctor, MN. The new headquarters is located five miles southwest of Duluth. | For More...

— JOBS, JOBS, JOBS
3Rivers Archery, the World's largest supplier of traditional and primitive archery gear, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of network administrator. | For More...

— NEW PRODUCTS
Parker Bows, a manufacturer of high quality compound bows, crossbows and crossbow accessories, introduces the Python for 2012. | For More...

— OBSERVANCES
On May 18, 2012, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and numerous organizations will honor Endangered Species Day, and the nationwide conservation efforts underway protecting America's threatened, endangered and at-risk species.
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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) will host the Fallen Officers Dedication &Memorial Service on Thursday, May 17 at the agency headquarters in Jackson. | For More...

— ORGANIZATIONS
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever leadership and members will be in Washington, D.C., this week to meet with legislators in support of conservation practices and wildlife habitat. | For More...

— RADIO
This week, Dan Small Outdoors Radio features murder mystery author Patrick Jones, Union Sportsmen's Alliance National Event Coordinator Tom Bindl, charter captain Dan Welsch and Madison, Wisconsin tackle dealer Gene Dellinger. Dan hunts turkeys in Niagara County, New York. Jeff calls turkeys for a friend. | For More...

— RECREATION
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) enthusiasts in New Hampshire and Vermont will soon be able to enjoy limited ATV reciprocity between the two states. | For More...

According to the Indiana DNR, a child's right to play outside is a pillar of American society that makes our country stronger. Working with the National Association of State Park Directors and other states, the DNR has drafted an Indiana Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights to encourage kids to participate in outdoor activities and explore their cultural heritage. | For More...

A public signing ceremony to designate four new connecting river trails to the existing Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail as part of President Obama's America's Great Outdoors initiative will take place today at Sandy Point State Park. | For More...

— SAFETY
Boating officials from three states are teaming up once again to stress the importance of wearing a life jacket at the ninth annual Tri-State Boating Safety Fair at the Colorado River. The event will take place May 19 at London Bridge Beach Park, Lake Havasu City. | For More...

— STATE PARKS
Eldorado Canyon State Park has lifted a seasonal wildlife closure on Redgarden Wall from the Naked Edge, pitch three to the top, through Sidetrack earlier than planned because there has been no evidence of prairie falcon nesting activity for several weeks. | For More...

— SWEEPSTAKES
Now through June 30, anglers can enter the Bassmaster.com sweepstakes and have a chance at a fishing trip with 2012 Bassmaster Classic champ Chris Lane and a haul of fishing gear. | For More...

— TELEVISION
It's the ultimate long-range, fast-draw shot tonight on Shooting USA as Cisko attempts to draw and shoot from the hip, on the timer, at 100 yards. Can he double his best shot? You'll have to watch tonight, only on Outdoor Channel to find out. | For More...

— WILDLIFE
As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, biologists with the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team (IGBST), will be working from May 21 to June 18 on private land in southwest Montana. | For More...

— WORKSHOPS
The Pennsylvania Game Commission today announced a series of upcoming professional development opportunities offered as part of the agency's Project WILD program. Classroom teachers, early childhood teachers, and others are welcome to participate in these workshops. | For More...

St. Vrain State Park will host two fishing clinics on Saturday, May 26. Staff and volunteers from Colorado Parks and Wildlife will teach the basics of fishing for ages 6-16. | For More...

— YOUTH
The National Rifle Association is pleased to announce the 45 students selected to attend the 2012 Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.), a seven-day, expense-paid educational experience in Washington, DC. | For More...

FEATURE
Various and Sundry
Today, as is more the norm than the exception, I'm back on the road. And as I'm traveling, I'm also using the time in the car to help clear up some of the items we've left hanging over the past few weeks. In other words, today's the day I clean up the "To-Do" list.

First on that list is the brouhaha regarding Bank of America's much-reported desire not to do business with the firearms industry. We reported on the fact that at least one gun company (McMillan Firearms Group/McMillian Group International) had been told -point-blank (if you don't mind the bad pun) that BOA really didn't want to do business with them since their focus had shifted from manufacturing firearms components to selling full-on firearms.

Since that little furor, the National Shooting Sports' Larry Keane has been back-and-forth with BOA to try and get a little clarity and a whole lot of closure on that matter. Today, I want to tell readers that, according to Keane, Bank of America is not exactly calling those reports false - or even inaccurate-but the Bank of America's Ann G. Pace has written Keane in response to the question.

Her response?

A semi-qualified categorical denial. I say semi-qualified because she used the confidentiality of clients explanation to prevent listing firearms industry companies who enjoy BOA banking relationships. Personally, I can't imagine any banking experience today being enjoyable, but that's probably just me. You can read Ms. Pace's letter for yourself at http://www.nssf.org/share/PDF/BOA_ltr_to_NSSF_050212.pdf. After you read it, you're welcome to draw your own conclusions- in fact, we'd always prefer your doing that. We're not trying to shape your opinion when it comes to how you conduct your business, banking or personal lives.

We're told, however, that Kelly McMillian has had "twenty or so" other banks contact him to chase their business. Last week, I spoke with our banker and asked his opinion. His response? He gave me his business card and asked that I pass it on to McMillian. "BOA," he said, "is nuts to turn away any healthy company's business today."

The firearms industry, in case you've not been paying attention, is one of the few industry categories outside of government services doing well.


And speaking of housekeeping- here are some news items from our own internal workings:

We're preparing to announce two new wire services, three special editions, and a host of other "stuff" relating to The Outdoor Wire's reporting of the news. As always, we're listening to our readers when it comes to what areas we are either over-covering or ignoring. We never ignore anything, but we are still a growing organization with a lot of turf to cover on a daily basis.

We're not quite ready to announce the new services -or give away the titles of the special editions - but they're in areas where readers have told us they want "more". Of course, we'll let you know what, where, and when so you can get onboard from the very beginning.

And speaking of onboard, I'm out doing one of my annual checks of advances in the marine industry. Today, I'm touring a manufacturing facility that turns out one of the critical items for any boat-propellers. As was brought to my attention today, without a prop you're going nowhere-and you're going nowhere fast.

The right prop, however, enables an engine to perform many different roles. Speed, efficiency, power, whatever - is all dependent on the prop. I'm hoping to gain some valuable insight on the process of manufacturing- and the results of a combination of high-tech manufacturing and old-school knowledge. Computer designs paired with molten metal and experienced workers swinging hammers can give some pretty impressive results.

We'll keep you posted.

--Jim Shepherd
May 16
Nebraska's Pressley Wildlife Management Area
May 16
Calamus Reservoir Burwell, NE
May 18-20
Coast Carolina Rifle Club, Surf City, NC
May 19
Nebraska State Parks, Historical Parks, or Wildlife Areas
May 19-21
Fire for Effect range near Fayette, Missouri
May 23-26
Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club, Columbia, MO
Jun 2
Carson City Shooting Range, Carson City, NV
Jun 2
Corinthian Yacht Club, Marblehead, Massachusetts
Jun 7-9
Post Falls, Idaho
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