Outdoor
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Dick's Sporting Goods Acquires Sports Authority Assets
Dick's Sporting Goods has won the race to acquire the intellectual property assets of its bankrupt rival, Sports Authority, along with 31 of the store leases.
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Two Campaigns to Protect Fishing & Boating Featured on Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio
Boat safety and fishing are top of list this week. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio host Rob Keck is featuring two renowned fishing conservationists John Arway, the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and Tim O'Neil, the marketing Director for the Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida
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Arizona Game and Fish Outdoor Expo draws record weekend crowd
The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s 2016 Outdoor Expo, presented by Shikar-Safari Club International, drew a record crowd of 41,100 people during the April 2-3 weekend at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix.
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International Sportsmen’s Expo is March 10-13 in Scottsdale
The International Sportsmen’s Exposition (ISE) and Arizona Boat Show will be held March 10-13 in its new location at WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road, in Scottsdale.
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ISE Scottsdale Thursday Schedule - March 10
We've moved the 16th annual International Sportsmen Exposition across town to WestWorld of Scottsdale. And more than doubled its size! Now two full buildings—one for the Arizona Boat Show, and one for the Sportsman Expo, plus vast outside space. More than 100 new exhibitors--300+ in all. The Valley's only boat show will spotlight more than 15 dealers, 40 brands and more than 120 boats, plus marinas and marine accessories companies. There's also a giant, new Wakeboard Rail Jam Pond and pro demos every day. The expo has doubled its entertainment, too! See "Latest" section below for list of all that's new. Or, click here to get your copy of the 2016 WestWorld of Scottsdale Official Show Program!
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Sports Authority Files Chapter 11
Englewood, Colorado-based Sports Authority has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company says it will close or sell 140 of the 463 stores located in 41 states and Puerto Rico over the next three months. It also says they will continue to run stores on normal schedules, sell on its websites and honor warranties on items purchased at its stores or online. The company says it expects to have sufficient liquidity during the Chapter 11 process based on cash from operations and anticipated access of up to $595 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing
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Spring Stripers Show! Big Black Bass, Plentiful Crappie & Warming Temps on the Dirty D
Like an army marching forward the black bass bite is picking up at a consistent pace. Black Blue Fizzles, Swim Jigs and FatSack jigs are great options while spinnerbaits get the mentioned as well. We found a few Stripers and Black Bass with Savage Glide Baits and Red Eye Shad.
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The Fred Hall Show | March 2016
Get ready for the Fred Hall show March 2nd - 6th at the Long Beach Convention Center. Hands down the best outdoor recreation trade show in the nation. Stoked On Fishing is excited to be there for our 3rd year and can't wait to see everyone. Thanks Bart, Mike and crew for putting on another great show.
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The Fred Hall Show | March 2016
Get ready for the Fred Hall show March 2nd - 6th at the Long Beach Convention Center. Hands down the best outdoor recreation trade show in the nation. Stoked On Fishing is excited to be there for our 3rd year and can't wait to see everyone. Thanks Bart, Mike and crew for putting on another great show.
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ISE Sacramento - Demo Tank Seminar Speakers
Check out the ISE Sacramento Program for a list of Demo Tank speakers, show schedule, vendor list, map and more.
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First Look: ISE Sacramento Program - Seminars, Exhibitors, Youth Fair, Site Map and More!
More gear, and new destinations, seminar topics, presenters and special events are just a few highlights for the 2016 ISE Sacramento. We're excited to announce the return of the Lowrance Electronics Theater, where showgoers can sit down at a real machine and be guided by experts in how to best use this powerful fishing tool. Make your plans now to attend with the entire family.
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Game and Fish offers 10 ideas for a better 2016
Time is running out on 2015. As we reflect on the changes we want – or need – to make in the new year, how about adding an outdoors resolution to the list? The Arizona Game and Fish Department offers 10 simple resolutions, any one of which should be easy for an outdoors enthusiast to stick to:
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Two of Today's Top Bass Fishing Pros Featured on Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio
Two of Today's Top Bass Fishing Pros Featured on Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Join host Rob Keck this week on Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio for these exclusive interviews
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PRADCO Outdoor Brands Acquires Norman Lures
PRADCO Outdoor Brands, a leading manufacturer and marketer of fishing and hunting brands and products, has acquired legendary fishing lure brand Norman Lures, formerly of Greenwood, Arkansas.
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D'Arcy Egan of Cleveland Plain Dealer Hangs It Up after 38 Years
After 38 years as the outdoors guy for The Plain Dealer, it's time to retire, although my byline might pop up from time to time. What I'll take with me are memories of so many adventures and a legion of interesting outdoors folks who were incredibly passionate about their sports.
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Pradco Outdoor Brands Names French VP Of Sales
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – PRADCO Outdoor Brands, a leading manufacturer of innovative, high-quality fishing and hunting products, has named Kim French as its Vice President of Sales. French has been a manager in the PRADCO sales organization for more than 19 years. He has served as a Sales Manager for PRADCO's Fishing Division and for Moultrie, PRADCO's largest brand. In both positions, Kim helped achieve historic sales highs. Most recently, Kim served as PRADCO's Director of National Accounts. In his role as Vice President of Sales, Kim will oversee all areas of PRADCO's sales efforts. "I am delighted that Kim has agreed to accept the Vice President of Sales role," said PRADCO Outdoor Brands President Robert Schoenvogel. "Kim is a true sales leader, and he is a PRADCO veteran. He is a terrific ambassador for all of our PRADCO brands, and he is excited to lead the sales team to new levels of performance and effectiveness." French began his career at PRADCO in 1987 with the Fishing Division in Fort Smith, Ark. After leaving the company to assume sales management roles with Doskocil and then Bushnell, he returned to PRADCO in 2010 to accept the National Sales Manager position at Moultrie Feeders. French has a Business degree from John Brown University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. "I'm excited to have the opportunity to lead the POB Sales Team," French said. "It's a huge responsibility, and I'm humbled by it. We want to find ways to better present our products to our customers and have a better presence in the marketplace. My approach will continue to be hands on and involved with each customer to understand their needs and wants. I want to be face-to-face with the customer. That's my style." French will be relocating to Birmingham and will work at the POB Headquarters. PRADCO Outdoor Brands is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. It is a leader in producing game calls, scents, attractants, game feeders, game cameras, tree stands, and fishing lures. PRADCO Hunting owns the brands Moultrie, Summit, Knight & Hale, and Code Blue. PRADCO Fishing owns more than 15 brands including YUM, Rebel, Booyah, Bandit, Bomber, Lindy, Little Joe, Thill, Heddon, Cotton Cordell, Smithwick, and Arbogast. For more information on PRADCO products, please visit our website at www.pradcooutdoorbrands.com.
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Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Tips for October
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Tips presents free, seasonal how-to advice from Larry Whiteley, host of the award-winning Outdoor World Radio show. Each weekly tip offers practical advice to improve your skills.
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NASCAR and Mercury Marine on Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio This Week
This week on Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World radio, Lee Gordon, Director of Public Relations for Mercury Marine, will share the company's newest innovations to make boating and fishing even more fun and successful. Also joining host Rob Keck is Ty Dillon, driver of the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops/WESCO/Yuengling Light Lager Chevrolet Camaro in the 2015 NASCAR XFINITY Series.
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B.A.S.S. Urges Congress To Restore Funding For Fishing And Hunting
B.A.S.S., along with 30 other conservation organizations, has signed a letter urging Congress to restore funding for sportfishing projects suffering under the current federal budget impasse.
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Fishing Gear Trends & New Wildlife Museum Featured on Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio
Tune in to Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio to catch up on new trends in fishing tackle and the latest developments on the America's Wildlife Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, MO.
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