6 Resources For Hunting And Fishing Fanatics
Once you get hooked on fishing or hunting, you simply can't learn enough about the latest advances in gear or classic old-school techniques. These resources allow you to spend as much time as your family can stand reading about your favorite sports and connecting with people whose obsessions run as deep as yours. This video was made with Ezvid Wikimaker.
6 Ways to Stay Plugged into the Worlds of Hunting and Fishing
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| ALPS OutdoorZ | Gear like packs, turkey vests, hunting blinds, sleeping bags, gun cases, wetland seats, and other items for a variety of game |
| National Fishing Lure Collectors Club | Non-profit educational organization that works to increase awareness of fishing tackle collecting as a hobby and to assist members in the location, identification, and trading of vintage fishing-related equipment |
| Bowtech Archery | Bows and gear, including shirts, hats, quivers, clutch grips, cases, and custom bows made in America |
| Fly Fishing Collaborative | Mobilizes the fly fishing community to build aquaponics farms globally and implement justice initiatives locally to provide a sustainable livelihood that can prevent poverty and human trafficking |
| RISING | Nets, hats, apparel, and tools to improve the fishing experience, including tactical scissors and fly tying kits, based in Utah |
| Troutrageous | Blog by Michael Agneta with an emphasis on fly fishing, tenkara, and gear reviews for all manner of products |
Zero-Gravity Layout Blinds by ALPS OutdoorZ
Organizations That Provide Kids With Outdoor Activities
| Organization | Headquarters | Mission | Key Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoors for All Foundation | Seattle, WA | Provides adaptive and therapeutic recreation for children and adults with disabilities | Skiing, yoga, hiking, rock climbing, cycling, snowboarding, kayaking |
| Trips For Kids | Portland, OR | Promotes healthy lifestyles and environmental awareness through cycling experiences at chapters across the country | Cycling |
| WinterKids | Westbrook ME | Develops healthy lifelong habits through education and outdoor activities in the Northeastern United States | WinterKids Winter Games, Welcome to Winter festival, skiing, snowshoeing, sledding/tubing |
| Frost Valley YMCA | Claryville, NY | Camp and environmental education center in the Catskill Mountains that serves children and adults, including those with developmental disabilities, chronic illness, or other special needs | Fishing, hunting, hiking, disc golf, horseback riding, maple sugar collection |
| Orienteering USA | Philadelphia, PA and Arlington, VA | Provides resources to introduce kids to the sport of orienteering | Orienteering, sometimes coupled with cycling, skiing, or paddling |
| Howell Nature Center | Howell, MI | Offers comprehensive outdoor education and recreational programs to nature lovers, including the chance to interact with wildlife | Animal interactions, archery, kayaking, Girl Scout badge events, photography workshops, Tree House play area, survival skills, climbing tower, swimming, zip line, fishing |
The National Fishing Lure Collectors Club
In Depth
Outdoor sports not only give us the chance to get back to nature, they also provide bonding opportunities for families and communities. Whether you're looking for reliable hunting equipment or hoping to connect with like-minded individuals, consider these resources, listed here in no particular order.
Starting with #1, we have Alps Outdoorz, a company composed of individuals with a passion for hunting and outdoorsmanship. Founded in 2007, the company set out with a dedication toward developing affordable, performance-driven equipment. Alps Outdoorz has since grown their inventory to offer packs, furniture, gun cases, sleeping bags, and ground blinds.
Wildlife conservation, habitat protection, and safeguarding the heritage of hunting for future generations are central to the philosophy of Alps Outdoorz. The company seeks to connect people to the outdoors through their Save The Lifestyle initiative, which seeks to increase participation through activities and mentorship. In addition, the company assists conservation efforts by providing financial support to a variety of organizations.
The company seeks to connect people to the outdoors through their Save The Lifestyle initiative, which seeks to increase participation through activities and mentorship.
Next up at #2 is the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club, or NFLCC, a non-profit educational organization founded in 1976. The primary objectives of the NFLCC are to foster an awareness of tackle collecting as a hobby and to assist members in the location, identification, and trading of vintage fishing-related equipment.
Membership in the NFLCC allows one to become part of a community of antique tackle collectors who exchange valuable information online and in person. Members can access the club's archive, which has hundreds of searchable past tackle catalogs from various retailers. Additionally, the NFLCC publishes a magazine and a newsletter in order to keep its membership informed.
Coming in at #3 we have Bowtech Archery, which has been manufacturing and distributing compound bows and accessories since 1999. Bowtech's corporate offices and manufacturing facilities are located in Eugene, Oregon. It is the parent company of industry leading brands including Diamond Archery, Stryker Crossbows, and Excalibur Crossbow.
It is the parent company of industry leading brands including Diamond Archery, Stryker Crossbows, and Excalibur Crossbow.
Bowtech has created many of the technological innovations used in the archery industry today. The company's DeadLock Cam System yields an arrow flight with improved accuracy and subsequent confidence for the shooter. In addition to bows and equipment, Bowtech seeks to build and grow a community of like-minded bowhunters and target archers.
Arriving at #4 is the Fly Fishing Collaborative, which was formed to mobilize the world's fly fishing community to provide children the protection and healing they need from the injustice of sex-trafficking. The money raised through their local events, the selling of FFC branded items, and donations is used to build sustainable aquaponics farms for at-risk women and children.
Aquaponics is the combination of aquaculture and hydroponics. The fish create nutrients for the plants to grow and the plants clean the water for the fish. Every $15,000 raised provides a sustainable aquaponics farm for an orphanage or safe-home, with the hopes that they will be able to empower local leaders to care for at-risk children.
Every $15,000 raised provides a sustainable aquaponics farm for an orphanage or safe-home, with the hopes that they will be able to empower local leaders to care for at-risk children.
Next at #5, we have Rising, which has operated since 2005 with a mission to improve the fishing experience through innovative design. Rising was the first company to coat its nippas in rubber, to enlarge the finger loops on hemostats, and to make pliers for working on nymph rigs and releasing fish safely.
Rising has invested in its research and development department in order to produce innovations in tying tools, packs, and anodized aluminum nets. In addition to their designs, the company's blog offers tips, such as learning to replace a net bag, manufacturing related news, and fishing related podcast content.
Finally at #6, is Trout-rageous, a blog started by Michael Agneta, to document his fishing obsession with a slant toward Philadelphia sports, Star Wars, Sasquatch, pro wrestling, and other pop culture. Agneta is particularly fond of small stream trout fishing, especially with a 3-weight fly outfit or a tenkara rod.
Agneta is particularly fond of small stream trout fishing, especially with a 3-weight fly outfit or a tenkara rod.
Trout-rageous features in-depth reviews of the latest fishing gear and resources such as free seminars about improving one's handling of tenkara rods and the finer points of becoming a master caster. Trout-rageous hopes to offer the fishing fanatic an entertaining and informative view of recreational fishing.
