Now in its fourth year, the National Conservation Leadership Institute (NCLI) in Washington D.C. offers unique advanced-training opportunities for gifted professionals envisioning and shaping the future of America's outdoors. More than 100 selectees have attended so far, representing conservation agencies and organizations nationwide.

In a year when one word, "fewer," described life in America -- fewer jobs, fewer home sales, fewer purchases -- hunters were responsible for generating a welcome "more" category, as hunting license sales rose by 3.5 percent in 2009 in states that make up NSSF's Hunting License Sales Index.

In 2010, Winchester® Ammunition will pay tribute to Oliver Winchester's 200th birthday by introducing the new Oliver F. Winchester commemorative line in 22 Long Rifle, 45 Colt and .30-30 Win. A limited edition Model 1894 centerfire rifle will be introduced in 2010 in honor of the Winchester name as well.

The surge in popularity of kayaks and kayak fishing will be taken to a new level in 2010 as the IFA Kayak Fishing Tour Presented by Hobie Fishing begins its inaugural season with 18 multi-species tournaments, outlined in its recently released schedule.

Redfish anglers from Texas to North Carolina and surrounding regions will converge on Orange Beach, Alabama, November 6-7 for the IFA Redfish Tour Championship tournament, the culminating event of the tour's 2009 season.

Visitors from Latin America, Europe and Canada joined american farmers and ranchers at the first San Antonio International Farm and Ranch Show at the Freeman Coliseum near downtown San Antonio, Texas. More than two hundred exhibitors joined nearly 5,000 visitors to preview state-of-the-art technology in farming and ranching equipment.

President Barack Obama has recognized the conservation spirit of hunters and anglers while officially proclaiming Saturday, September 26, as National Hunting and Fishing Day in America.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed continuation of liberal hunting season lengths for the upcoming 2009-2010 late waterfowl seasons.

The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation announced Friday the formation of a bipartisan caucus of governors that will work to protect the interest of America's hunters and anglers, and advance sound wildlife management policy.

Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatU.S.) has surveyed its nationwide towboat fleet and reveals its recommendations for boaters on how to stay out of trouble when viewing crowded July 4th Fireworks displays. Across the nation nearly 5,000 boaters are expected to request some type of on-the-water assistance this holiday weekend.