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.

Mahindra USA, the number one selling tractor brand in the world, has chosen Galveston, Texas to host its upcoming National Dealer Meeting from January 31 to February 3, 2012. The event, which will gather 450-500 Mahindra dealers, sponsors, and staff from around

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

Remington's Premier Nitro line of target loads were the shotshells of choice for both the National Champion and the Lady National Champion at the recent 2011 National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) Championship in San Antonio, Texas.

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.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is seeking proposals from states and U.S. territories interested in obtaining federal financial assistance to acquire land or conduct planning efforts for endangered species conservation.

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 USDA Forest Service recently awarded $726,000 to organizations in New York, Texas and Illinois for projects advancing understanding of the relationships between the urban forest, climate change and public health.

More Americans are planning vacations this summer, approximately 86 percent (three percent higher than 2010) according to a recent TripAdvisory survey, with the nation's waterways serving as prime destinations.

Cabela's, in partnership with Outdoor Channel and "Wanna' Go Fishing?" TV, released today the list of participating waters in its "Wanna' Go Fishing for Millions?" promotion, an event the company hopes will encourage even more people to enjoy great outdoors.