Here are some of the top stories we brought you in the NRA-ILA Grassroots Alert in 2011.  With what will be a critically important 2012, we must increase our efforts to ensure we're prepared to meet the great opportunities and challenges we will face next year.  We will continue to provide you with information in future Alerts to ensure our mutual success.

Angler Tim McKneely just recently moved to the Fort Worth area from Central Texas.  McKneely and friend Mark Alexander frequently fish from the bank from about 8:00 at night until mid-afternoon the next day.

• Pirates of the Bay is run by Capt Doug Stanford fishing out of the local bays of Rockport and Port Aransas. Capt. Doug accommodates to any skill level of angler-from beginners to professionals--whether you're using artificial lures for reds, looking to hook on to something that will give you a fight, or just looking for a fun family trip. Not only does he guarantee fish catch, but he guarantees a great time as well. Visit the website at Piratesofthebay.com to read more reviews and see pictures from trips.I fish from a 2012  24' Shallow Sport with a T-top and bathroom for the ladies . 

The National Rifle Association (NRA) will fight the proposal by the Obama administration and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to drastically restrict recreational shooting opportunities on public lands.

Inability to access lands and waters – whether public or privately owned – is the No. 1 reason why sportsmen stop hunting and fishing. That’s why the TRCP and our partners worked to include a sportsmen-designed program in the 2008 Farm Bill that incentivizes farmers and ranchers to make their lands publicly accessible for fish and wildlife dependent recreation.