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.

PRIMAL VANTAGE HAS EXPANDED ITS RECALL of plastic tree steps due to a fall hazard.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Ameristep, announced on October 27, 2010, a voluntary recall of the Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step.  Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Last night, CNBC aired a documentary called "Remington: Under Fire" an hour-long news piece purporting to show that Remington's venerable 700 series rifle had been unsafe since its introduction nearly six decades ago. Further, the program charged that Remington had not only known of the problem since the rifle's introduction, it had knowingly avoided fixing the problem.

BASS, the worldwide authority on bass fishing, announced that Mercury will extend its sponsorship of BASS as an official engine sponsor of the organization in 2011. As part of the agreement, Mercury will be an official sponsor of the Bassmaster Classic, Bassmaster Elite Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens and the BASS' Federation Nation.

Once again the Hunter's Specialties® Pro Staff and friends hit the road in search of America's favorite game animal - the whitetail deer. Matt Morrett, Eddie Salter, Rick White, Phillip Vanderpool, Steve Criner and Al Morris all log hundreds of miles driving across the country in search of the biggest bucks.

Two pieces of federal legislation will enhance hunting, fishing and recreational activities on federally managed land. On July 30, the U.S. House of Representatives passed, by an overwhelming 404-1 vote, a pro-sportsmen amendment to House Resolution 3534. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Senator Max Baucus (D- MT) also introduced a draft of legislation on July 28 aimed at dealing with the aftermath of the BP oil spill. Included in that bill is similar language that also earmarks 1.5 percent of the LWCF for securing public access to hunting, fishing, shooting, and other outdoor recreation.

New online instructor training developed by the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) makes learning how to share our hunting heritage more effective, accessible and convenient. Developed in partnership with the Remington Outdoor Foundation, the curriculum features lessons designed to enhance teaching skills using animation, photos, video and narration offering expert advice.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new effort to encourage owners and operators of privately held farm, ranch and forest land to voluntarily provide public access to land for the enjoyment of wildlife-dependent recreation, including hunting or fishing, under programs implemented by state or tribal governments.

As part of the on going issues in the Gulf of Mexico related to the Deep Horizon oil spill The Fisherman's Handbook will be doing expanded television coverage in the months of July, August and September.

You could win a Browning Citori, Ithaca Featherlight, even great bows from Ten Point, Barnett, Horton and PSE in the 2010, U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation’s 52 Gun Raffle sponsored by Vance’s Shooters Supplies and Buckeye Outdoors.