Protection of fishing, hunting, and shooting on national forest and public lands has taken a step forward with the Senate introduction of the Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act.

National Guard FLW College Fishing is headed to Lake Amistad Feb. 4 for the first of four stops in the South Conference. Forty college teams will be competing for a top award of $5,000 and a berth in the South Regional Championship tournament.

The Cabela's Outdoor Fund, with a mission to promote conservation and hunting, fishing, camping, boating and other outdoor sporting and recreational activities, has awarded a $225,000 grant to the Trailblazer Adventure Program

The Association of Collegiate Anglers has selected Allen, TX as the host city for the 2012 Cabela's Collegiate Big Bass Bash. Hundreds of students from across the country will migrate to the city of Allen, and nearby Lake Lavon, March 19-24, 2012 for what should be a fun-filled start to the 2012 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship Series.

Succulent forbs withered on the drought-stricken Texas landscape this year, prompting predictions that the health of deer would plummet.  But deer brought to wild game processors have largely been healthy, some carrying good stores of body fat.

Bass Pro Shops, recently named as one of the "Top 10 Hottest Brands in America" by Advertising Age magazine, will celebrate its 58th store's Grand Opening Thursday, November 17th through Sunday, November 20th.

Over 75 million homes will be able to able watch this year's Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) when the world championship of bass fishing airs on Versus, which is part of the NBC Sports Group. The TTBC, an annual three-day bass fishing world championship and outdoor music festival will take place in Conroe Oct. 28-30.

Officials looking for cost-effective ways to stimulate the economy should look no further than out their own windows: That's where the authors of a new economic study demonstrate that the great outdoors and historic preservation generate a conservative estimate of more than $1 trillion in total economic activity and support 9.4 million jobs each year.

The Toyota Texas Bass Classic, is quickly approaching. Fan favorite Mike Iaconelli and the 2010 runner up will be back again this year to try to take the title that evaded him previously.

The Union Sportsmen's Alliance (USA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Cabela's, the world's foremost outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear.