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Country Star Tracy Byrd Talks Hunting and Fishing

Following--and speaking from--his heart has always working for Tracy Byrd.

In Nashville, where music careers are often decided by committee, Byrd has held fast to his own creative vision, charting 13 top-ten singles, an arsenal of hits, five gold albums and one double platinum album. Unlike many who attain such celebrity, he also remains unwaveringly true to himself as a devoted family man.

Youth Shooting Teams Hauling Home the Hardware

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Youth shooting teams from 10 states earned national honors, trophies and scholarship awards this weekend at the Scholastic Clay Target Program's (SCTP) National Skeet and Sporting Clays Championships.

Step Outside, Wonders of Wildlife Strengthen National Hunting and Fishing Day Events

NEWTOWN, Conn.―If you can't STEP OUTSIDE®, the next best thing is stepping inside at Wonders of Wildlife, the National Fish and Wildlife Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Mo.

New Window to the World of Hunting, Shooting

NEWTOWN, Conn.— Looking for a local place to shoot? A nearby hunter safety course? Info on how to get started in shooting sports? An outfitter for a hunting trip across the country?

Wonders of Wildlife Opens New Exhibit for National Hunting and Fishing Day

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—President Nixon's original proclamation, a letter of support from President Ford, and declarations from two different presidents named Bush.

'Step Outside' Kicks Off Third Season On The Outdoor Channel

NEWTOWN, Conn.―The Outdoor Channel's "Step Outside" television program will kick off its third season this week with 13 new episodes tracking the adventures of newcomers to the outdoors.

Firearm Industry Awards Grants To 10 States

NEWTOWN, Conn.―The firearm industry says it wants more hunters, and it's putting money where its mouth is.

The industry's trade association, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), has announced another $377,000 in grants to state conservation agencies with good ideas for recruiting and retaining hunters.

Safety, Conservation Brochures Feature Classic Messages, New Looks

NEWTOWN, Conn.―The messages are timeless, but the presentations are very today.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearm industry, has announced availability of eight newly designed and updated brochures to keep hunting and shooting families safe, responsible, ethical, aware and equipped for maximum fun in the shooting sports.

NHF Day Welcomes Newest Sponsor: Recreational Boating And Fishing Foundation

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—A leader in promoting fishing, boating and aquatic stewardship, the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has joined a growing list of organizations working to energize the original outdoor holiday, National Hunting and Fishing Day.

Gun Sales Rise As Crime And Accident Rates Fall

NEWTOWN, Conn.—New statistics show that firearm and ammunition sales are on the rise, coinciding with steady downward trends in gun crime, suicide and accident rates, in the U.S.