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Tim Wells has been shooting a bow since childhood. He is now an extremly accomplished hunter to say the least. Check out his video of dove hunting Argentina with a bow. Follow him on his website timwellsbowhunter.com

Roosterfish Las Arenas Angler Ron Burgess of Temecula, CA caught a massive roosterfish on June 16th that was estimated by local captains to weigh 135 pounds or more. It is an estimate, because Ron released his fish after a quick picture. It took three men to lift the fish in and out of the boat, and they report it swam off vigorously and “still pissed off”. Ron was fishing in Las Arenas, Mexico with Capt. Loreto Green of Tailhunter International Sportfishing in La Paz. Owner Jonathan Roldan said, “Las Arenas has surely lived up to it’s reputation as the “Roosterfish…

Since 2005, when the program was launched at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing (PHWFF) has been aiding the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities including education and outings. The program provides more than a pastime; it also provides the encouragement to adapt and to overcome challenges while enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the outdoors. When asked about the program one soldier remarked “…It has shown me that I can adapt and find new directions. My world did not end with my injury.…

Sea Lion Controversy Kill Salmon As in every debate, there are moderate viewpoints towards the middle of the road and then there are the “zealots” on either side of the issue who will not listen or be swayed. This holds true for just about every tough subject that we face as a society. The subject of sea lions vs. salmon is not above this universal dynamic. A very emotionally charged battle is brewing as lawmakers struggle to make proposals that could save the endangered native salmon and possibly kill some problematic sea lions. It is documented that certain groups of…

The latest tool in the battle against Florida’s alarming lionfish invasion will be deployed this month at Nova Southeastern University’s Oceanographic Center in Port Everglades, Florida. From June 27 to 29, the five-person manned submersible Antipodes will take scientists on a series of dives to study the growing lionfish population. The goal of the two days of diving and panel discussions is to foster long-term collaboration among scientists to halt the unprecedented expansion of this invasive species. Antipodes, operated by OceanGate Inc., will utilize a high-powered prototype collection system to catch the fish for later study. The use of OceanGate’s…

GoPro has revolutionized our ability to creatively document our outdoor adventures. Water and shock proof, these tiny hi-tech video and still cameras have become amazingly popular. Awesome features and affordability make them a winner. As with all of our “hi-tech” gadgets, they often have a few bugs to work out. Luckily now we can update our gadget from our other gadgets to fix problems and even enhance features. Constantly striving to improve their product, GoPro released a batch of software updates that you can download from their website. They also have a video to demonstrate how to go through the…

Navionics has come a long way improving the accuracy of nautical charts. Now they have enlisted the end-users to be a part of improving the scope of sonar charts. The data from your own fishing or cruising trips can easily be incorporated into the continual updates put out by Navionics. With SonarCharts™, Navionics became the first company in the world to introduce crowd-sourcing to cartography. While the SonarCharts™ layer is made up of data from multiple sources, its evolution over time, incorporating new sonar logs from the boating and fishing community, is revolutionizing cartography. It’s simple and convenient for anyone…

Senators Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) have filed legislation that seeks to transfer responsibility for the management of Gulf red snapper to the Gulf States. The legislation (S.1161) comes two months after the governors of four Gulf states released a joint letter to the leadership of the U.S. House and Senate stating that federal management of Gulf red snapper is “irretrievably broken,” and calling for a coordinated Gulf states partnership for red snapper management. “The red snapper fishery is tremendously complicated and has lurched from crisis to crisis under federal management with no end in sight,” said Chester…

Mid Atlantic 500000 Marlin Tournament It’s been nearly nine months since Superstorm Sandy made landfall on New Jersey and while the entire coastline was impacted by the storm, much of south Jersey, including Cape May, received only minor damage compared to coastal communities to the north. The crews at South Jersey Marina and Canyon Club Resort Marina in Cape May have been hard at work during the off season between repairs, upgrades and projects at both facilities in preparation for the upcoming season. Among them was the completion of dredging of Canyon Club Resort Marina to an eight-foot-plus depth at…

Under pleasant blue skies the weight scale boldly said 33.5 lbs for angler Tim Sheridan of Venice CA. He is a happy man as you can see from his smile. He won the 38th Annual Marina Del Rey Halibut Derby held June 8 and 9, 2013 and will be going to Sitka Point Lodge in Alaska as his first place prize! The waves were high for surfing but wide and easy on the fishermen. This derby had a good contingent of dedicated anglers who fished all over Santa Monica Bay for our beloved local California Halibut. Even though it is…

During a photo/video shoot of a marlin release in Australia, Alistair McGlashan was in the water filming the marlin being revived beside the boat. Suddenly he felt a “pressure wave” beside him. He turned to look, but saw nothing until he turned back to the marlin which now had a 600 plus pound mako shark eating him. This is all captured on video until he gets his chance to get back in the boat. Photo from his Facebook

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), at its June 12 meeting in Lakeland, approved a proposal to make tarpon and bonefish catch-and-release-only fisheries and moved forward with a proposal to modify the types of gear used to target tarpon in Boca Grande Pass. This catch-and-release proposal was adopted in recognition of the fact that the economic and fishing value of bonefish and tarpon greatly exceed their value as food fishes. The following changes will go into effect Sept. 1 in state and federal waters off Florida: All harvest of tarpon will be eliminated, with the exception of the…

Not a common occurence, these Alaskan fishermen get a big surprise when an orca swims up and steals their halibut boat side. (Editor’s note, a breif profanity at beginning so watch the kids)

With the recent reports down below from the Long Range boats this early June exploratory trip was going to make an effort to get on some tuna. Bluefin, Albacore, Yellowfin, Skipjack it didn’t matter as skipper Mark Ornoz had his sights set on just getting to the area and start looking. The Pacific Voyager was fueled and baited up before we left the dock around 7:00pm on Friday June 7th. The charter master Loren Ruden put together a quality group of anglers, many of them regular PV customers as well as numerous long-range anglers. Skipper Mark Ornoz put together a…

Today’s marine electronics are built for interfacing and/or networking. This is a good thing —the ability for products to “talk” with each other and share information makes for a better navigation experience. Radar targets or AIS data overlaid onto chartplotter displays, and GPS data helping to keep a boat’s autopilot steer to a waypoint are just a couple examples. These same capabilities also provide boaters — especially those who aren’t particularly “techie” — with a confusing array of technologies, standards and terms to decipher, such as NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, Ethernet, CANBus, SeaTalk, SimNet and more. A boater looking to…

San Diego, CA, home to a unique sushi concept. SOAR or Sushi on a Roll, has combined fresh ingredients with a great concept. Chef Jeff Roberto and his team have a lot to offer. You can experience their fresh sushi creations on many levels. They have the only sushi bar that you can rent exclusively for your party, team building event or VIP parties. SOAR Sushi Roll San Diego How about taking sushi lessons from their traditional sushi chefs. Their sushi chefs will teach you and your friends how to make sushi right behind the sushi bar with them. Experience…

The excitement is growing as the word spreads about the 493 pound swordfish caught aboard the “Booby Trap”out of Surfside, TX. The Booby Trap is a 52 Viking express owned by Brett Holden. He and his crew have been pioneers in the daytime sword fishery 100 miles off of the Texas coast. Their numbers are more than impressive. Last year alone they caught 172 swords in 15 trips. The trips consist of multiple days and 90 percent of the fish are released. “ We try to only take the swords that are in rough shape and probably won’t make it,”…

It is crazy to think that we have explored outer space many millions of miles away more than the oceans of our own planet. Now the technology for deep-water exploration has expanded and we are logging more hours in the deep where no human eyes have ever peered. Discovering new species is common and observing living creatures that had previously only been found dead or dying is amazing. One of these incredible creatures is the Oarfish. There is stiff competition to be the most unique creature in the sea, but the oarfish may be a contender. It does lay claim…

Fishing Chick Lace Allenius BD got a chance to chat with Capt. Lace Rose Allenius about her accomplishments and how she has merged her love of fishing with a career as a journalist. Q: Where do you call home and what do you do for a living? A: I live on the west coast of Florida, and also maintain a residence in Manhattan, NYC. I work as the Business Development Manager for Extreme Fishing Adventures TV show on NBC Sports. Q: Does fishing leave time for other hobbies? A: Besides competitive sport fishing, I play classical piano and I’m always…

Lawsuit Red Snapper Louisiana Nmfs This past April, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, together with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, filed a joint lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Texas, challenging the emergency rule enacted by the National Marine Fisheries Service that would allow the NMFS regional administrator to significantly reduce the recreational red snapper season in federal waters off the coasts of Louisiana and Texas. Last week, a judgment was rendered in favor of Louisiana and Texas that declares the emergency rule null and void. The ruling means that NMFS must recalculate the 2013 red snapper fishing…

NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule establishing the 2013 gag recreational fishing season that opens on July 1 and closes on December 3, 2013. The rule also limits the geographical extent of the February 1 through March 31 shallow-water grouper closure to waters seaward of a line approximating 20 fathoms. The final rule will be effective July 5, 2013. The recreational gag season opens on July 1, 2013, and the rule closes the season on December 3, 2013. December 3, 2013, is when the annual catch target of 1.287 million pounds is projected to be caught. However, if at any…

Hard to believe June is here and that means the countdown has started to the 7th annual Bloody Decks Yellowtail Shootout on June 21st, 22nd and 23rd. The stage is set for the biggest, best Yellowtail Shootout yet. “The Yellowtail bite is already the best it’s been in years, so we are looking forward to a great tournament with lots of nice fish” says Ali Hussainy of BD Outdoors. We will have great prizes, food and fun for all. Jason Hayashi of Fish Dope and BD said “ The yellowtail bite is awesome from Ensenada to Ventura. Many areas within…

Coast Guard Rescue 17 Mariners off Texas Coast Severe weather can come on quick, which is what caught boaters off the Texas coast this past Sunday. Thanks to the men and women of the USCG who risk their lives to save ours! The Galveston Beach Patrol and Coast Guard Station Galveston rescued a total of 12 boaters from three separate boats after their boats capsized from severe weather. Coast Guard Air Station Houston helicopter crews hoisted a fisherman to safety after he fell into the water 11 miles off Galveston. Coast Guard Station Freeport rescued a kayaker who was offset…

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fish hatchery crews will be stocking 10,000 triploid rainbow trout in 20 lakes just before Father’s Day weekend, June 15-16. “This is the second straight year we’ve stocked trout before Father’s Day, and this year we’ve doubled the number of fish and added six more lakes to the list,” said Chris Donley, WDFW Inland Fish Program manager. “A fishing license is a great Father’s Day gift and catching these big fish will make for some wonderful memories.” Fishing licenses can be purchased online at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov ; by telephone at 1-866-246-9453; or at hundreds…