Resources

Fishing and Hunting

ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS

• American Sport Fishing Association - education, National Fishing Week, sport and trade shows, links, etc.
  
• Anglers On Line - Internet information on fishing, yellow pages,
  
• Anglerworld.com - Bass fishing, salt water fishing news, equipment and message boards, technical articles,
  
• Big-Fish - Internet site devoted to the sport of big fishing, bulletin boards, fishing locations, tips and techniques
  
• The Billfish Foundation - research, education and advocacy for conserving the world's billfish and protecting sport fishing
  
• Black Bass Foundation - supporting protection and conservation of Black Bass
  
• Bowhunting.net - Bow hunting and Archery clubs and organizations links
  
• BSA Flyfishing.com
  
• Carp Fishing - Network dedicated to the sport of carp fishing, equipment, techniques, etc.
  
• Ducks Unlimited - wetland and waterfowl conservation
  
• Federation of Fly Fishers - A to Z information on fly fishing
  
• GORP - Fishing information on fishing activities, equipment, technical articles, club listing, discussion boards,
  
• Hunter Education Safety programs - hunter education instructors and state resources indexed by state
  
• Hunting Network
  
• International Game Fish Association - Clubs, conservations efforts, merchandise, fishing tournaments, etc.
  
• International Hunter Education Association - safety, knowledge, responsibility and involvement resources
  
• Hunting Regulations - index of state hunting regulations and DNR contacts
  
• National Bowhunter Education Foundation - protection of bow hunting rights, hunting education, publications
  
• National Marine Fisheries - NOAA - marine conservation, educational materials
  
• National Professional Anglers Association
  
• National Rifle Association Advanced hunter education courses and clinics, hunter education materials, clearinghouse for the Hunters for the Hungry Program, youth programs
  
• National Wild Turkey Federation - conservation of wild turkeys and preserving hunting traditions, events, hunting information, youth programs, etc.
  
• Outdoor Guides
  
• Pheasants Forever - conservation of pheasants and habitat improvement, education, programs, habitat information
  
• Quail Unlimited - conservation of quail and habitat, events, hunting forecasts, magazine, merchandise, links, etc
  
• Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation - conservation of Elk and their habitat, merchandise, events, contests, permit information, etc
  
• Safari Club International - conservation activities
  
• Saltwater Fishing - Internet site devoted to salt water fishing
  
• Trout Unlimited - dedicated to preserving, conserving, protecting and restoring North Americas coldwater fisheries and their watersheds
  
• US Fish and Wildlife Service - US government agency responsible for conserving the nature of America, Conservation issues, species facts, careers, fishing, permit information, etc.
  
• Wildlife Management Institute - educational organization dedicated to conservation of wildlife and natural resources, publications, outdoors bulletin
  

VIDEO TAPES

• Sports Afield: Flyfishing - VHS 30 min - Learn the essentials of the sport showcased in "A River Runs Through It," as well-known fly-fishing pros show you how to choose rods, lures and reels; how to select the proper fly; the importance of reading water conditions; and important safety tips.
  

FISHING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS

• Abu Garcia manufacturer of rod and reels, product catalog, dealer list, technical information,
  
• Bass Pro Shops Supplier of outdoor products product catalog, dealer listing, email newsletter,
  
• Berkley - manufacturers of fishing tackle and line, product catalog, dealer list, technical information
  
• Browning - manufacturers of rod, reels and tackle, product catalog,
  
• Cabela's: Supplier of outdoor products product catalog, email newsletter,
  
• Cortland - manufacturer of fishing line, product catalog, technical information, fishing links rod building information
  
• Daiwa - manufacturer of rods, reels and fishing tackle, product catalog, technical information
  
• Diamondback - manufacturer of rods, reels, - product catalog, dealer list, technical information
  
• Eagle Claw Manufacturers of fish hooks, lures, product catalog
  
• Fenwick - manufacturer of casting and spinning rods, product catalog, dealer list, links
  
• G. Loomis - manufacturer of fishing rods, product catalog, technical tips and fishing how to, fish stories, dealer list
  
• Lamiglas - manufacturers of rods, reels, blanks, product catalog,
  
• Lew's
  
• Marado - manufacturer of rods, reels and inflatable boats, product catalog, dealer list,
  
• Martin
  
• Mitchell - manufacturer of precision reels, catalog, links, fishing tips
  
• Orvis - Manufacturer of rods, reels, lures, line and fishing accessories, product catalog, dealer and store listing,
  
• Penn - manufacturer of fishing reels, product catalog, fishing tips, dealers list
  
• Quantum - manufacturer of reels, product catalog
  
• Redington - manufacturer of rods, reels, tackle, catalog, dealer list, youth equipment
  
• Rhino
  
• SAGE - manufacturer of rod, reels and tackle, product catalog, fishing resources, dealer lists
  
• Scientific Anglers - manufacturers of line, and fishing accessories, product catalog, fly fishing videos, technical bulletins, fly shop locator
  
• Shakespeare - manufacturers of rods, reels and accessories, product catalog, dealer lists, fishing tips,
  
• St. Croix - manufacturer of fishing rods, product catalog
  
• STH Fly reels - manufacturers of fishing reels, lines and accessories, product catalog,
  
• Stren - Manufacturers of fishing lines, product catalog
  
• Zebco
  

HUNTING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS

• Beretta - manufacturer of handguns and shotguns, product catalog, dealer locations
  
• Browning North America - manufacturer of handguns, small bore rifle and shotguns, product catalog, dealer listing
  
• Feinwerkbau - manufacturer of competition small bore pistols and rifles, product catalog, technical data, accessories
  
• Remington Arms Co. - manufacturer of Remington small bore rifles and shotguns, product information,
  
• Ruger Firearms - manufacturer of pistols, small bore rifles and shotguns, product catalog, safety information
  
• Savage Arms - manufacturer of small bore rifles, product catalog
  
• U.S. Repeating Arms Co., Inc - manufacturer of Winchester rifles and shotguns, product information
  (see also Shooting Sports references)

PUBLICATIONS

• Bowhunter Magazine
  
• Field And Stream Magazine
  
• Fishing And Hunting News Magazine:
  
• Fly Fisherman Magazine:
  
• In Fisherman Magazine
  
• Outdoor Life Magazine
  
• Sports Afield Magazine
  
• Sport Fishing Magazine
  
• "Basic Hunters Guide", National Rifle Association
  
• "Beyond Fair Chase: The Ethic and Tradition of Hunting", Jim Posewitz, Falcon Publishing Company, 1994
  
• "Bow Hunting", Carl J Gunzer, Jr., M. R. James and Mike Strandlund, National rifle Association
• "Fishing Merit Badge Pamphlet", Boy Scouts of America, No. 33231
  
• "Muzzleloader Hunting", Jeff Murray, Douglas Pifer, and Mike Strandlund, National rifle Association
• "Placing Hunting in Perspective", Wildlife Management Institute
• "Upland Bird Hunting", Michael Hanback, National Rifle Association
  
• "Waterfowl Hunting", Jack Jagota, Joseph P. Linduska, Mike Standlund and Don Zuta, National Rifle Association
  
• "Western Big Game Hunting", Mike Strandlund and Jim Zumbo, National Rifle Association
  
• "Whitetail Deer Hunting", Bill Bynum and Richard P. Smith, National rifle Association
  
• "Wild Turkey Hunting", Mike Strandlund and Earl Hower, National Rifle Association