News On The Fly

“Anything’s possible at Christmas, Harry.  You might catch a fish.”   That’s just one of the bits of humor in this 5-minute “Christmas Extravaganza” from Hank Patterson and crew.

This film features the a 10-day journey through the wilderness of Northern Quebec and Labrador. The full-length film from HOOKÉ will be touring as a part of the 2015 International Fly Fishing Film Festival.

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Written by: Alexandra Ames Kornman, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

The tracker-dog program has saved the lives of countless animals on the refuge.
Photo by Marcus Westerberg

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in northern Kenya is one of the last safe refuges for rhinos and elephants. These beloved species are constantly under threat from gruesome organized. . .

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Here's a sweet little fish reel from the guys at Winged Reel, filmed in North Georgia. Those are some fine-looking rainbows, and I dig the soundtrack by Holy Coast.

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Written by: Jane Sobel Klonsky

Robert and the tempestuous Corgi, Shelby, enjoy a ride in Robert's pickup.
Photo by Jane Sobel Klonsky

[Editor's Note: Last month, we posted about Project Unconditional, by Vermont photographer Jane Sobel Klonsky. She has graciously offered to share more of her images with us.]

Shelby came into Robert and Debbie Gutbier's lives like a tempest and took on the demeanor of a precocious kid, an ugly duckling you might say. When their beloved Tegan, shop dog and. . .

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The latest issue of Fin Chasers magazine is available for viewing or download, and it offers some cool features on exotic destinations, from Croatia to the Himalayas to Australia. The story. . .

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Trout fishers who want to test themselves against salmon and steelhead are faced with a whole new range of flies, so what should you do? Your best bet is to do some research about the best patterns for. . .

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Reid talks to James Beard Award-Winning Chef and avid Outdoorsman Gordon Hamersley about the beauty of Game Cooking.  Gordon goes into detail, not only about his own experiences in the Uplands, but also about the common mistakes about game care and preparation.  He further gives some simple tips and suggestions on how to make your next game dinner a success.

Being attacked by a bear has got to rank right up there with the most terrifying things in the world, and when it happened to 15-year-old Leah Reeder on Sunday, the only thing between her. . .

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A film about the life of Vietnam veteran Larry Fivecoats has been selected to be a part of the 2015 Fly Fishing Film Tour. The film is written and directed by Colorado fishing guide and filmmaker Scott Thompson and features the programs of Project Healing Waters.

Read more in the press release below.   

Our friends from north of the border have put together a fun end-of-year holiday extravaganza, featuring tons of gorgeous fish, bro hugs, and even a demonstration of the old "reel shot to the groin" trick. There are also some fun bloopers, including quite a few. . .

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Give this artwork a title for a chance to win a copy signed by Louis and Tom.
Photo illustration by Louis Cahill, Gink and Gasoline

Last week, the majestic photo illustration above appeared on the Gink and Gasoline blog, along with an article about "Tom Rosenbauer’s 8 Tips to Becoming a Better Fly Fisher." Folks certainly appreciated and enjoyed Tom's advice, but Louis's artwork was the real star of the. . .

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Brian has recovered and is now a healthy, beautiful dog.
Photo via facebook

Brian’s story begins with him being dropped off at the Baldwin Park Animal Shelter in California. When Leave No Paws Behind found out about him, they knew they had a real special case on their hands. Scared, sick and severely underweight, Brian looked more like a skeleton than. . .

The post Video: The Life of Brian, a Rescue Story appeared first on Orvis News.

Kimmy Litle and her dog Thor high-five.
Photo via https://denver.cbslocal.com

Here's a great story from Colorado about a dog rescue that specializes in large and giant breeds, everything from Labs to Great Danes. Rescue is named from founder Roni Taylor's. . .

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Our pal RC Cone spent lots of time in Iceland over the past year making this cool film, which combines two sportsa you might not normally associate with each other: . . .

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A panoramic view of Black Lake
Photo by The Conservation Fund

For the past 30 years The Conservation Fund has been a leader in land conservation, protecting over 7,000,000 acres across America....

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My colleague Christina is a real animal lover and fan of the Orvis Dogs blog. Her desk is within shouting distance of mine, and she will often ask, "Are you gonna make me cry today?" The rescue posts are the ones that really get her. On Friday, she sent me a link to a. . .

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Written by: Noah Parker, Land of Enchantment Guides

The wild brown-trout fishery in three tailwater sections of the Chama River deserve protection.
All photos courtesy Noah Parker

We would like to propose the implementation of catch-and-release fishing regulations and areas on the Chama River’s three tailwater stretches (below the dams at Heron, El Vado, and Abiquiu Reservoirs). This would be an important first step in protecting the long-term. . .

The post The Case for Catch-and-Release Fishing on a Southwestern Gem, and How You Can Help appeared first on Orvis News.

Guide, instructor, and writer April Vokey teaches Hank Patterson how to fish for steelhead in this film, which can be seen touring as a part of the 2015 International Fly Fishing Film Festival.

The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership has released a list of the top 10 conservation stories that deserved more press in the past year.

Read more in the press release below.

A new federal defense re-authorization bill recently passed by the Senate promises new measures to protect fish and game habitat in Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, and Montana.

Read more in the press release below.