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September 22, 2011

Support by American Public of Right to Hunt Remains Strong

National, National Fishing, National Hunting /

A new study commissioned by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reports that the vast majority of Americans still support the right to hunt and practice target shooting. The scientific telephone survey of adults was conducted in early September by Responsive Management. Three-fourths of survey respondents (74 percent) said they approved of hunting, a level […]

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IL: Collecting Rat-L-Traps lures Illinois youngster

Fishing, Hunting /

Carterville, Ill. – The Rat-L-Trap doesn’t fall far from the tackle box. Will Yocum, 7, of Carterville, is following in his grandfather’s footsteps. A second-grader, Yocum has a Rat-L-Trap collection of more than 1,100 baits. He literally, and figuratively, got hooked on the hobby by hanging around in Fred Washburn’s garage. Washburn, owner of Cottonmouth

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IL: Sauger and walleyes slowing; crappies, catfish hot Issue: 19

Fishing Reports, Illinois /

The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides, and the following sporting goods stores: North Chain: The panfish bite is very consistent. Fish small jigs tipped with spikes or waxies under a slip float. Fish the weedbeds and set your depth to just above the weeds. The shallow portions

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Racial hiring discrimination charges filed against Bass Pro Shops

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According to a complaint filed by the Equal Opportunity Commission in a Houston, Texas court, outdoor retailer Bass Pro Shops has been discriminating against black and hispanic job applicants and retaliating against workers that fought these practices dating back to 2005.  The company denies the charges. “The EEOC’s allegations are contrary to our profound respect

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Jeff Foiles Sentenced to 13 months in prison for hunting violations

Fishing, Hunting, National /

Professional duck hunter and guide Jeffrey B. Foiles was sentenced by a federal judge in Springfield, Ill., to 13 months in prison, the Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division announced. Foiles, 54, of Pleasant Hill, Ill., pleaded guilty in June 2011 to one misdemeanor count of unlawful sale of wildlife in violation of

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