The autumn boating season has arrived, and with it comes cooler water temperatures. A fall overboard can get serious quickly, and wearing a life jacket could give you extra time to survive. While many boaters have traditional floatation-filled life jackets, an increasing number have switched to more modern inflatable life jackets, which require a little […]

The following blog is an excerpt from Celebrating Our Rivers and Trails in Massachusetts by the National Park Foundation. October 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the National Trails and National Wild & Scenic Rivers systems. These trails and rivers, which are incredible assets to local communities, provide places for recreation, education, physical activity, and […]

Ashlee Lundvall prefers kayaking as a form of exercise in her off season from hunting. Sponsored by Mace Brand.

While it may be Florida’s largest city based on square miles, it’s still easy to find a number of good Jacksonville kayak fishing spots. A kayak fishing trip in the Jacksonville area will give you a chance to explore creeks, rivers, beaches, or tidewaters in search of species like redfish, spotted seatrout, and flounder. If […]

For the majority of recreational boaters, a boat insurance claim won’t be in their future this summer – but you can never predict when something will happen. Is your boat insurance policy up to snuff? With the boating season just begun, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) suggests boaters do a quick “checkup” […]

There’s a good deal of talk and media coverage (Twittering, too!) these days around “Summits” taking place at different global locations, involving world leaders.  There’s a lot at stake and none should be taken lightly.   But there’s another that’s been going for years and those involved have very strong arguments for their positions.  I […]

Last May, several outdoor writers came to one of the most beautiful places in the Ozarks – Big Cedar Lodge, in Ridgedale, Missouri. Bass Pro Shops and Toyota hosted the event, “Outdoors in the Ozark Mountains,” that featured a wide range of outdoor activities, and kicked off with a day onsite at the new Johnny […]

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25, 2018 – Just like Americans’ hectic Thanksgiving Day holiday travel habits, July 4 is recreational boating’s biggest holiday of the year. The nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water predicts crowded launch ramp and marina facilities with significant recreational boat traffic congestion on lakes, rivers and coastal waters. Operator […]

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 5, 2018 – Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is the nation’s largest recreational boating advocacy, services and safety organization, making boating better for America’s recreational boaters since 1966. A look at a few numbers behind the more-than-half-million-member association gives insights into its impact on boaters: Membership 566,022: Total number of […]

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 23, 2018 – Boat names can reveal a lot about the personality, passion and life experiences of a boat owner. This year, BoatUS decoded the most popular boat names ordered through its online boat graphics and lettering service at BoatUS.com/BoatGraphics, producing a revealing list of the Top 10 Boat Names of 2018. […]

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 29, 2018 – The start of the traditional summer boating season also brings the annual kick-off of National Fishing and Boating Week, June 2–10, designed to highlight the importance of these two recreational activities. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has these five ways to celebrate: The next time you […]

The thought of fighting big fish from a kayak is enough to raise the pulse of any angler. However, you should never pick such a fight without a battle plan, especially when your battleground is not open terrain because any hooked fish will run for cover. Fishing from a boat or land provides fairly solid […]

Anglers everywhere are encouraged to capitalize on the upcoming prime fishing periods around the world and compete for over 200 prizes in The International Game Fish Association’s Annual Fishing Contest, which concludes September 1, 2018. Since the contest began on October 1, 2017, dozens of entries have been accepted as category leaders across the 74 […]

A simple way to save a kid’s life is to ensure they have a life jacket when they go boating, sailing or fishing. But sometimes, it’s not easy to borrow a right-sized life jacket when an infant or young teen comes aboard. Marinas, boat and fishing clubs, waterfront businesses, organizations or other groups that serve […]

Will you have a recreational boat located in a hurricane zone as of June 1? According to recently released predictions by experts at Colorado State University, the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season could be a doozy. If your boat may be in the crosshairs of one of the 14 tropical storms or seven hurricanes predicted, Boat […]

Parks are yours to enjoy all year long and for a stretch of days each April, National Park Week offers national park visitors special programming and events to enjoy. This year’s theme is “Park Stars,” and there’s no better way to join in the fun than reaching “Park-loving Superstar” status. Below are a few stellar […]

This week, Dan Small Outdoors Radio features sporting artist Bob White, adventure trip leader Chris Heeter, charter captain “Dumper” Dan Welsch and fishing guide Ron Barefield. Meet Dan this weekend at the Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo in Madison. Attend the Wisconsin DNR Spring Hearings April 9 in every county. In the Hupy and Abraham […]

With boatyards, backyards, marinas, and clubs now coming to life, spring commissioning time has arrived. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has a Spring Commissioning Checklist to help boaters start the season right: Before You Launch: Hose clamps should be inspected and replaced as necessary. Double clamp below-waterline connections, including all hose and […]

ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 14, 2018 – Next week, Mar. 18-24, is a great time to take a boating safety course. Why? It’s perfect timing just before the start of the boating and fishing season and the week-long ‘Spring Aboard’ public service campaign makes it easy for boaters to take a boating safety course. The educational […]

The popular “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” University announces a freshwater fishing seminar on Feb. 10 at Bass Pro Shops, Fort Myers, FL.

Guest Michelle Scheuermann regales us with her tale of a recent adventure she took with her friend, called the South Dakota Kayak Challenge.

Hollis Lumpkin heads out on her paddle board and puts the Riptide water shoe to the test. Sponsored by XTRATUF.

Is your equipment ready for some open water fishing? #FishOn is sponsored by Matzuo America.

Michelle Cerino shares tips for beginning kayakers, after she purchases her first kayak.

If you’re looking for somewhere to travel this summer consider checking out the Arizona waterways. Sponsored by Volquartsen.

Meet Lana Van Winkle, a waterfowl guide from Arkansas and competitive duck caller. Sponsored by Remington Outdoor Company.

Hollis Lumpkin has spent every spare minute she could find out in a duck blind in South Carolina’s Lowcountry this past season. Find out why she wore this jacket and how you can win it!

Wanna win this Girls with Guns Clothing waterfowl jacket? Hurry! The giveaway ends on Jan. 30 at 5 p.m., CST. #duckyWON is almost over!

Find out what happened when Julie Golob’s duck hunt turned into a goose-getting trip. With video!

Hollis Lumpkin could have used a wetsuit instead of her waders. Read about her successful and adventurous post Christmas duck hunt. From her blog, “The Bright Side of the Road.”

Have you ever duck hunted in the saltwater marshes of the East Coast? Hollis Lumpkin shares tips and beautiful photos that will surely inspire you to try it in her column, sponsored by Vista Outdoor.