LINCOLN, Maine (WABI) – The Brady Nickerson Foundation hosted its third annual Ice Fishing Derby this morning at Prince Thomas Park in Lincoln. The derby is part of the City of Lincoln’s Cabin Fever Reliever Day. The Brady Nickerson Foundation was created after Brady, who loved fishing and baseball, died …
Read More »Boaters demand changes to the environmental bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) — A controversial water supply bill took center stage in a protest at the state Capitol on Thursday. Senate Bill 2508 would provide water to agricultural users like sugar cane growers when they seek state funding for restoration efforts. Concerns have been raised by many people, including …
Read More »Ice fishing tournament honors husband, father and friend Matt Schmidt
LAKE KOSHKONONG, Wis. (WMTV) – Matt Schmidt’s family and friends remembered him with an ice fishing tournament on Saturday. The Matt Schmidt Outdoors Memorial Ice Fishing Derby was named after Matt, who was a big part of the Milton community. He died during the “fracking of the wood” in 2020. …
Read More »Best Fishing Vest | WFLA
Which fishing vests are the best? The amount of gear you need to bring with you while fishing can be overwhelming. Fishing vests can help you organize all the essentials – including fly boxes, tools, weights, floats, leaders and line cleaners – and take them with you as you wade …
Read More »Crews mark limits of Army Corps of Engineers lakeside areas
CLARKS HILL LAKE, Ga. (WRDW / WAGT) – This fall and winter, workers are marking trees along a 50-mile limit at the Corps Strom Thurmond Project. The trees are marked with a 4 inch painted strip halfway around the trunk. In some areas, the size of the mark is reduced …
Read More »Why did Captain Butchers change his name to Sebastian Saltwater? We have the details
Sebastian Saltwater Marina Restaurant It is now official; Captain Butchers changed his name to Sebastian Saltwater Marina Restaurant. The owners are the same, the staff are the same and the food (except for a few menu adjustments) will be the same. So what happened? âThe owners have always had a …
Read More »“Plastic Fishing” is a creative way to clean our beaches and our ocean
SURFSIDE, Florida – Rodrigo Butori fishing. Not for fish, for plastic. “I call it plastic fishing,” he says. Like so many others around the world, worried about the planet’s growing plastic crisis, with grim predictions that there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by weight in just …
Read More »Long-standing but little-known organization helps people with catastrophic illnesses and injuries
MIAMI BEACH, Florida – Although most Americans have health insurance coverage, every year millions of people suffer from catastrophic illnesses and injuries that result in considerable expense. Miami Beach resident Sergio Echeverria is one of them. For as long as he can remember, Echeverria has been drawn to the sea. …
Read More »Wilmington Boat Show Highlights High Demand for Boats and Marine Products
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Wilmington Boat Show attendees don’t have to look too hard for proof that the boating lifestyle has become extremely popular during the pandemic, particularly in southeastern North Carolina. More and more experienced boaters and first-time buyers are entering the market. “With our presence in Hampstead – …
Read More »Georgia couple complete 6,000 mile boat trip | New York News
By DANIELA CARRASCO, The Times GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) – After 159 days, a Gainesville couple completed a boat trip that took them through 20 states and over 6,200 miles across the eastern United States. Brian Chopin and Karen Silinsiorn first set sail in October 2020 to complete the long boat …
Read More »La Crosse Fishing and Outdoor Show
August 21, 2021 6:03 PM Posted: August 21, 2021 6:03 PM Update: August 21, 2021 6:51 PM LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WKBT) – Kids and families can meet some of Major League Fishing‘s biggest pros at a fishing and outdoor show. The event takes place today and tomorrow at Veterans Freedom …
Read More »Broward families fear reckless canoeists endanger manatees
BROWARD COUNTY, Florida. – For several months, cameras captured boats descending the canals of Broward County, making waves and shooting stunts. The residents of the neighborhood say they are frustrated. David Figueroa had had enough and revealed the trend via videos he captured from his dock. “It’s pretty shocking, to …
Read More »Siblings organize community fishing event for children with disabilities and their families
JUNCTION CITY, Wisconsin (WSAW) – Two siblings from Merrill who love to fish are on a mission to share that love with children of all abilities. On Sunday they hosted their first fishing event where they hope to create a community of special fishermen through their organization called FISH. Travis …
Read More »Thieves steal catalytic converters from trucks while people boat
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – Police are once again grappling with catalytic converter thefts in southern Kentucky. Thefts are on the rise because thieves are after the metal inside. Police said vehicles at several boat launches on Lake Laurel were hit by thieves. The people who are on the lake …
Read More »Crab Orchard Lake dam project will impact boating, fishing and some campgrounds until spring 2022
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Illinois (KFVS) – One of the largest lakes in southern Illinois is expected to become a little shallower in the coming weeks. Everything is done due to a necessary construction project on the dam. Crab Orchard Lake inside the Crab Orchard Hut will begin to see its water …
Read More »Highport Marina prepares for the 4th of July fireworks display
POTTSBORO, Texas (KXII) – Fireworks production crews began preparing for Saturday morning for Highport Marina for their annual fireworks display at Lake Texoma. âWe just enjoy the passion for fireworks and put on great shows for our customers,â said Rick Boss, Flambeaux Fireworks partner. For the second year, Flambeaux fireworks …
Read More »FWC agents crack down on boaters under the influence over the weekend of July 4
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is targeting boaters under the influence in a statewide initiative called Operation Dry Water. The initiative takes place every year on the weekend of July 4th. The FWC and other law enforcement agencies have come together to seek out boaters …
Read More »artist brings giant fishing lures to Indiana exhibit | Indiana News
By BRIAN BLAIR, The Republic COLUMBUS, Ind. (AP) – Ideally, Bobbie K Owens wants everyone to bite the hook that his latest outdoor art is as smooth as a big bluegill. Take a look at his elaborate, rural, oversized studio southwest of Grandview Lake in Columbus and see for yourself …
Read More »First major bass fishing tournament of the current year in Massena
MASSENA, New York (WWNY) – Commercial bass fishing is back in St. Lawrence County, with competitors forecasting record catches over the next six days. They started. The first major bass fishing tournament of the year hits the water in Masséna. âThis place is really unique because it’s so big and …
Read More »Sandestin’s Baytowne Marina to welcome 19th ECBC
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG / WECP) -This area is set to once again see some of the best sport fishing teams along the Gulf Coast converge on an area marina. Specifically, the Baytowne Marina at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in South Walton County. Wednesday marks the start of …
Read More »Highline Lake State Park Boating Area and Daytime Parking Capability
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) – The combination of early summer and the relaxation of COVID restrictions is causing many people to recreate themselves outside. One of Mesa County’s most popular outdoor recreation spots is Highline Lake. The Highline Lake day use and boating areas have reached capacity very quickly over …
Read More »Firefighters warn swimmers and boaters of the dangers of electrocution drowning
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Firefighters are warning swimmers and boaters of the dangers of electric shock drowning during the summer season. The National Fire Protection Association said that with the arrival of summer and the July 4 holiday weekend, it wanted to remind residents of the potential electrical hazards in …
Read More »New Mexico panel tackles stream access issue | New Mexico News
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN, Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, NM (AP) – The debate over the public’s right to fish or float the streams and other waterways that flow through private property has seeped for decades in many states in the Western States -United and reached a boiling point in New Mexico. …
Read More »River City Brewing Marina boat owners due to leave soon
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – Boat owners, moored at the River City Brewing Company marina on the south shore of Jacksonville, have less than 30 days to move. It comes after a redevelopment deal to upgrade an area near Friendship Fountain with an apartment complex and restaurant received approval from across Jacksonville …
Read More »Boaters spot sperm whale off Miami – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
MIAMI (WSVN) – This is a breathtaking view off the South Florida coast. A monster whale appeared in front of a group of boaters. A trip on the water took an exciting turn for Larry Manfredi and his pals off the South Florida coast on Sunday! Manfredi and his friends …
Read More »Get me back fishing for summer 2021
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT / KSVT) – Tomorrow in Idaho is Free Fishing Day, a chance to get out there and experience the fun of fishing without the need for a license. But there are other ways Idaho Fish and Game provides free opportunities to fish with their Take Me …
Read More »Boating Safety Experts Discuss Before Busy Boating Season | New
(WFSB) – Boating season has started and if it looks like last year it will be busy. Registrations have increased by almost 100% and sales of new boats are numerous. âThe Baldwin Bridge has access to the Long Island Strait and the Connecticut River,â said Jacob Budris, of the DEEP …
Read More »2021 on track to beat the deadliest year of 2020 on Tennessee’s waterways in 40 years
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WVLT) – The number of people killed in boating accidents on Tennessee’s waterways in 2020 is the worst in nearly 40 years, and 2021 is poised to be just as dangerous. TWRA spokesman Matt Cameron said it had a lot to do with the pandemic. TWRA reported 32 …
Read More »Woman whose leg was cut off in boating accident calls for justice
Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) – It took three years, but on Wednesday the case of a young woman whose life was forever changed by a boating incident made it to a local courtroom . The young woman lost her leg in the accident on the Calcasieu river. At the time, …
Read More »Authorities crack down on boating safety as the weather warms | New
OLD SAYBROOK, CT (WFSB) – While Mother Nature certainly did not provide the perfect weather conditions to enjoy a vacation, boaters, especially anglers, have. Lots of small boats, mostly fishermen going out for the stripers today. A local ramp was filled earlier with a lot of empty trailers. Environmental and …
Read More »Fishing limits increased in 10 bodies of water in Utah, including 3 in Washington County – St George News
File photo of brown trout in Utah September 8, 2017 | Photo courtesy of the Utah Wildlife Division, St. George News SALT LAKE CITY – In anticipation of low water levels due to drought conditions, the Utah Wildlife Division has issued emergency changes to Utah fishing regulations, effective immediately to …
Read More »At the start of the boating season, remember to wear a life jacket and travel at safe speeds
As the boating season begins on the Delta this Memorial Day weekend, boaters are reminded to wear a life jacket, travel at safe speeds and have a boater’s card. Large numbers of Bay Area boaters are expected to flock to the Delta this weekend, the traditional start of the boating …
Read More »New Federal Law Promotes Boating Safety On Lake Tahoe
Glenbrook, Nevada (KOLO) – National Safe Boating Week From May 22-28, 2021, and with the hot holiday weekend approaching, Nevada officials want you to be prepared when you’re on the water. A new federal law will help those on board, especially the driver, to free themselves from a potentially fatal …
Read More »June 5 is free fishing day
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Release) – It’s no secret that fishing in Wyoming is top notch, especially with 10 blue ribbon trout fisheries across the state. But, on the first Saturday in June, the fishing improves a bit – because it’s free. On June 5, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department invites …
Read More »Budget hearings, Safe Boating Week
Roanoke City Council will hold a public audience on the budget and taxes proposed by the city. The proposed spending plan is $ 307 million, an increase of $ 9.6 million. The budget addresses seven priorities, including education, community safety, human services and more. The hearing begins at 7 p.m. …
Read More »Body of the Augusta firefighter found; Coast Guard auxiliaries defend the safety of boaters
Appling, Ga. (WRDW / WAGT) – The Augusta Fire Department confirmed one of their own drowned at Clark’s Hill Lake on Friday. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office tells us that crews recovered the body of Lt. Ralph Jenkin on Saturday morning. This is the fifth drowning in our region in …
Read More »State-owned enterprises secured $ 500 million in small business loans
It wasn’t just Ruth’s Chris or Shake Shack who got help with coronavirus from the US government. Dozens of publicly traded companies have received forgivable loans totaling more than $ 500 million from the Small Business Administration’s paycheck protection program, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis. Shake Shack Inc. …
Read More »Florida emergency bridging loan program capped
ORLANDO, Florida – Of 38,000 small business owners who applied for the Florida Emergency Small Business Bridging Loan Program, only 1,000 were approved. That means the program was shut down on Tuesday, leaving 37,000 businesses without much needed help. “Businesses that have applied and were unable to be funded through …
Read More »Florida roofer arrested, accused of using coronavirus relief money to buy $ 700,000 boat
(WBTV) – A Florida roofer has been arrested and charged with using his company’s coronavirus relief money to buy a $ 700,000 boat. A US lawyer has announced the arrest and unsealing of a criminal complaint accusing Casey David Crowther, 35, of making a false statement to a lending institution. …
Read More »The owners were never supposed to get bailout funding. Many have had it anyway.
Real estate companies are taking advantage of the government’s emergency spending program, despite rules to bar owners and other real estate owners from benefiting from the funds. Congress created the Paycheque Protection Program to help small businesses keep workers on the payroll during the coronavirus pandemic, but not so-called passive …
Read More »Eighteen is too young to vote
Voting booths at a polling station in Louisville, Ky., June 23. Photo: Luke Sharrett / Bloomberg News I teach at Yale, where the undergraduate elite is the best part of college. These students are often more articulate, more conversable and more interesting than most professors. Students are a big reason …
Read More »School choice: better than Prozac
Through The Editorial Board To close The Editorial Board December 17, 2020 6:37 p.m. ET Fourth-graders work with a self-paced learning lesson at the Innovations Preparatory Academy in Wesley Chapel, Fla. On Nov. 20. Photo: Douglas R. Clifford / Tampa Bay Times via Zuma Press Teacher unions have pushed to …
Read More »Women of color more likely to borrow, have higher loan debts
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) – It’s International Women’s Day and we are celebrating by launching a one week series about the everyday heroes in our lives. “Our America: Women Forward” presents stories of how women break down barriers and persevere in challenges. Among the most critical struggles is the student loan …
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