OUTDOORS

There is one place hunters can go for a day of family fun with a delicious reward at the end: an upland gamebird hunting preserve, or hunt club as they are sometimes called.

When heading outside to enjoy perfect spring days, outdoors enthusiasts should remember that taking a few simple precautions can greatly reduce the risk of picking up ticks that might carry Lyme disease.

There are 16 million deer hunters out there these days according to recent statistics. November is a month when many do it. That's cool. You don't? No worries. There are plenty of other activities outdoors this month and beyond. Yamaha's Steve Hickoff has some fun fall suggestions.

This week, Yamaha Outdoors offers tips on how to ride the backcountry and fish smart by simply following a couple of simple safety rules.

A coalition of sportsmen's groups this week announced a new push to protect Colorado's Brown's Canyon, a unique natural and economic resource, as a national monument .Colorado Trout Unlimited, Ross Reels, Fishpond, Umpqua, RepYourWater, Scott Rods, Colorado Wildlife Federation, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Bull Moose Sportsmen, and Anglers Covey are the groups pushing for the change.

This summer, for the first time, many people across the country will have the opportunity to get outside and explore America's waterways, thanks to the Paddle Nation Grant Program, an initiative connecting young people to their rivers, streams, lakes and oceans.

Brandon Tucker of Baker, Louisiana, is the winner of a Yamaha four-wheeler awarded as first prize in the 2013 Outdoor Alabama Sweepstakes.

This week, Steve Hickoff offers insight on using the hot weather as the excuse to get your duck gear ready for coming duck and goose seasons.

As experts predict a record number of mosquitoes this summer, concerned consumers fear mosquito borne illnesses and want DEET-free repellent options such as ThermaCELL lanterns and appliances. ThermaCELL, the most effective area repellent available, has been approved by the EPA and found to be a highly effective in tests conducted by the U.S. Department of Defense.

As regular waterfowl seasons wind down around the country, a refresher course in duck blind etiquette might be in order. That's Steve Hickoff's Yamaha Tip of the Week.

Vermont Days on June 12 and 13, offer a low cost opportunity for fun and great learning experiences with Vermont's excellent fishing, state parks, and historic resources.

Arizona is home to many amazing animals, from the iconic bighorn sheep to the majestic bull elk and all those animals in between. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is hosting a variety of wildlife speaker seminars and informative how-to hunting clinics designed to teach residents about the diverse wildlife in Arizona.