U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wants to Protect Arctic Wild Rivers

Playak News Flash - January 31, 2015
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News Watch Headlines U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wants to Protect Arctic Wild Rivers American Rivers - This week the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recommended designating 278 miles of four major wild rivers in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, the Atigun, Marsh Fork of the Canning, the Kongakut and, the Hulahula, as Wild and Scenic Rivers. The Playboating Bible Instruction: the split-wheel Kokatat Blog - The ICF definition of a split-wheel is . Two consecutive ends, with a change of direction in between each and both ends at a vertical angle between 45° and 100°. The value of a split-wheel is 40 points. Winter Bucketmouth Mission Angling Addict - As with most winter fishing in Virginia, I knew it was going to be hit or miss. So I recruited a couple of my favorite kayak bass experts to aid in my newly acquired mission. DIY Bucksaw Camping Chair Paddle Making - One of the winter projects I've been working on is a collapsible camp chair for canoe tripping. I used my homemade stool / convertible camera tripod last season, but it would be nice to have something with a backrest. Dry Bags Comparison Alder Creek Kayak - On the surface, dry bags all seem fairly similar. But in actuality, they are not all cut from the same waterproof cloth. With so many intents and purposes, it can be tough to tell what will work best for you, and more importantly, what will keep your gear safe. Minnesotans Attempt To Create The Worlds Largest Pasta Strainer! YakAngler - You heard it here first on YakAngler Minnesota residents drill over 20,000 holes in Gull Lake to try and beat the current world record for largest pasta strainer. The previous record was held by neighboring Wisconsin's who drilled over 15,000 holes on Butternut Lake. Chris Pageau, General Manager of Accessories Division Confluence - We caught up with Chris Pageau to learn more about his role at Confluence Outdoor, and his go-to gear for getting outside. Kabloona in The Yellow Kayak Tony Paradise - I recently read Don Starkell's book Paddle to the Arctic. He was accompanied by Victoria Jason ( 2 years; 1991 and 1992) and Fred Reffler (1 year; 1991) for part of the journey. Ennistymon Falls Race Jackson Kayak - The Jackson Kayak Irish Whitewater Race League has kicked again for the 2014/15 season. Unlike most destinations Ireland gets its best boating throughout the winter months as storms roll in off the Atlantic Ocean bringing lots of rain to fill up our creeks and rivers. The Art of Whitewater Fear Management, Part 1 Bryant Burkhardt - This is the fifth in a series of posts about whitewater kayaking and some philosophy beyond the basics; ideas and concepts meant to help intermediate paddlers improve and get more out of the sport. Aniol Serrasolses Best of unsponsored - Enjoy some of the best moments from the last 4 years. So many places, rivers and waterfalls Stoked with life and with the experiences I am getting to live . Indoor Kayaking - bonanza Adventurous Experiences - Today river advocates criticized the Washington Department of Ecology Ecology for adopting a flow rule for the Spokane River that allows further dewatering of the popular urban river. What is your take on an Indo Board to help with stand up paddling Riding Bumps - For us, this one falls under can't hurt but might help at least if you don't fall off and take out an eye on the edge of your desk. Winter Time on the Florida Flats Jackson Kayak - Winter time can pose challenges yet provide great rewards with the proper approach and tactics. Low water, cold water temps, and sluggish fish can all be factors for either a rewarding or frustrating day on the water. Arctic Silence and Scale, Paddling ANWR Canoe Kayak - Most of my water time is spent kayaking, surfing and standup paddling, so I was looking to do something a little different. I hunted around looking for remote, wild places and decided to raft the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Northeastern Alaska.

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