Infirmary Ward
Seems like everyone has been hit here in the office by one aliment or another. Strep Throat, Flu, Cold, Walking Pneumonia….we’ve seen it all. Hopefully we can get on the mend before Spring sets in for real.
Bristol Bay Update
ClackaCraft friend Scott Hed works with Sportsman’s Alliance For Alaska which brings various groups together to oppose the Bristol Bay Mine proposal. Scott Recently passed along this press release 2/7/2011:
Sporting groups nationwide applaud EPA plans to study Bristol Bay’s fish and wildlife resources
Sioux Falls, SD – Hunting and angling interests around the country have mobilized in recent years to protect the waters and lands of southwest Alaska’s famed Bristol Bay region. These groups are applauding today’s announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the agency is planning an assessment of the Bristol Bay watershed to better understand how future large-scale development projects may affect water quality and Bristol Bay’s salmon fishery. EPA initiated this assessment in response to concerns from federally-recognized tribes and others who petitioned the agency in 2010 to assess any potential risks to the watershed.
“The potential development in the region is scary for sportsmen,” said Scott Hed, Director of the Sportsman’s Alliance for Alaska. “Each year anglers and hunters make the trip to Alaska just for an opportunity to fish and hunt in the famous Bristol Bay watershed. Sportsmen and women from across the country have joined forces to stop plans by foreign mining interests that could turn the entire Bristol Bay region into a massive mining district. Today’s announcement by the EPA shows that the agency recognizes the threats posed by the proposed Pebble Mine project, and that it is better to address these very serious concerns up front rather than wait until it may be too late.”
Over 325 sporting groups and businesses oppose the mining plans in Bristol Bay. Sporting conservation groups and trade associations include Dallas Safari Club, Trout Unlimited, Federation of Fly Fishers, European Fishing Tackle Trade Association, Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association, American Fly Fishing Trade Association, American Sportfishing Association, Izaak Walton League of America, Wildlife Forever, Delta Waterfowl Foundation, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Bull Moose Sportsman’s Alliance, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, North American Fishing Club, North American Hunting Club, and the Campfire Club of America. Some of the most recognizable brands in hunting and fishing products have expressed their wishes to protect Bristol Bay as well, including Sturm, Ruger & Co., Savage Arms, Buck Knives, Hornady, Sitka, Filson, Orvis, Sage, Simms, ExOfficio, Patagonia, Scott, Hardy, and more than 150 others.
“This is an issue that unites the complete spectrum of the sporting community,” continued Hed. “When you have got catch and release anglers and makers of fly rods and reels working in concert with big game
hunters and firearm manufacturers, that’s a powerful set of interests – all in agreement that large-scale mining in the Bristol Bay watershed is simply the wrong idea in the wrong place. We look forward to working with the EPA and other decision makers as this public process to determine the fate of Bristol Bay moves forward.”
For more information on the Sportsman’s Alliance for Alaska visit:
www.SportsmansAlliance4AK.org
For more information on today’s EPA announcement see the official news release
Puyallup WA Sportsmen’s Show
The Washington Sportsmen’s Show is taking place this weekend in Puyallup WA. Stop by the ClackaCraft Booth and say Hi to the guys from the Portland Office. Sports Show are the BEST time to buy a new drift boat. With a little bit down, you can lock into BIG savings. Click the banner below for more info on the Washington Sportsmen’s Show
Great Rockies Sports Show: Bozeman MT
Matt is heading off to Bozeman MT later this week to man the ClackaCraft booth at the Great Rockies Sport Show. The Great Rockies Sport Show runs Friday – Sunday at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. Click the Link below for more info and times.
Winter Photo
It’s in full swing around here. Our boat lot looks like a skating rink right now. Here’s a cool pic of winter fishing from our friend Joe Rotter at Red’s Fly Shop in Yakima WA. You can check out the ClackaCraft photo gallery here.
Great Rockies Sport Show: Billings MT
ClackaCraft will be at the Great Rockies Sport Show in Billings MT this weekend. Stop by and say hi and check out our great deals on New and Used ClackaCraft Drift Boats.
A Winter Gear Review
Our friends at George Anderson’s Yellowstone Angler have put together another fly rod review. It’s worth a read to catch up on all the latest gear.
Neature Walk
Happy New Year from ClackaCraft. Here’s a funny you tube vid that highlights the important stuff about getting out in nature. Its the only place with some much neat stuff all together.
Unloading in a Blizzard
It’s always an adventure when we get a load of boats from Oregon during the winter months. Sometimes the weather makes it a challenge. A big snow storm hit Idaho Falls pretty hard the last few days. It wasn’t 16 Below Zero, but it was windy, icy and cold.
Shrink Wrap Now Available
We’re are now set up to apply plastic heat wrapping to form a protective barrier against the elements for your boat. “Shrink Wrapping” fully protects the boat from Ice and Snow during the winter months, and 100% UV protection as the sun starts to gain strength during the early spring. The tough Plastic cover keeps your boat dry and clean. Contact Us for more info.
