This summer, industry organizations are coming together to grow the boating and fishing lifestyle and get more people out on the water. To kick off boating and fishing season, the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), the Marine Retailers Association of America (MRAA), the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and several others will host "Boat. Fish. Live. At National Marina Day" on Saturday, June 12, 2010.

The Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC) is coming up April 24-May 2, coinciding with the annual spectacle of spring bird migration in Texas. This friendly competition has a serious conservation purpose. Adult teams who record the most bird species win the privilege of choosing which bird conservation projects receive grant money.

Army Reservist Sgt. 1st Class Russell Moore, 2nd Battalion, Small Arms Readiness Group, Camp Bullis, Texas, outshot nearly 300 competitors and unpredictable weather claim his second consecutive win in the 2010 All-Army Overall Individual Championship.

Every four years, the U.S. fields an Olympic shooting team known worldwide for achieving success in a most un-contemporary way-a rich and distinctly American background in traditional field sports.

Bass Pro Shops offers customers the ability to enjoy their outdoor adventures, hobbies, vacations, etc through their FREE events. Plus they provide seminars, workshops and professional field experts to help customers maximize their outdoor experience, along with free kids' activities.

As Dallas Safari Club (DSC) begins planning its next convention, Jan. 6-9, 2011, the benchmarks of success have never been loftier. After all, the organization's recent 2010 event concluded with several confirmed and pending new records for expo exhibits, total attendance, gate revenue, auction proceeds-all of which translates to record funding for the DSC mission in the coming year.

Forget everything you know about hooks...the rules have changed! The awe-inspiring Lazer TroKar fishhooks are for those who aren't just out to catch fish, but are out to win.

Former Women's Bassmaster Tour pros Dianna Clark and Judy Wong quickly switched to the Bassmaster Central Open circuit when the WBT was discontinued this month.

Cabela's will host an NRA Weekend, February 5-7, offering exclusive discounts and specials to members of the National Rifle Association. During the event, customer donations to the Cabela's Add-A-Buck program supporting the Cabela's/NRA Youth Hunter Education Challenge Endowment will be matched by Cabela's (up to $35,000). The World's Foremost Outfitter will also introduce a new NRA co-branded Cabela's Gift Card, which will return 5 percent of the proceeds to the endowment.

Cabela's, the giant outdoor retailer, continues their nearly decade-long support of Whitetails Unlimited by sponsoring four different WTU programs in 2010.