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Texoma man bitten by venomous snake while noodling
ATOKA COUNTY, OK — An Atoka man has grabbed national attention after he was bitten by a venomous snake while noodling, or hand-fishing, a popular sport in Texoma. He says he is lucky to still have his hand, but says he is even more fortunate to still have his life. 20-year-old Destry Mitchell says he […]
Angler jumps overboard to make rare catch!
Fisherman forced to dive down 25-30 feet to gaff a dying 505-pound blue marlin when line frays; catch is called ‘once in a lifetime’ July 15, 2013 by David Strege A group of Hong Kong-based hedge fund traders produced a “once-in-a-lifetime catch” when they landed a 505-pound blue marlin in an area in which they […]
FWC officers rescue 3 from water, 2 from stranded boat in Taylor County
For immediate release: July 10, 2013 Contact: Karen Parker, 386-758-0525 FWC officers rescue 3 from water, 2 from stranded boat in Taylor County Three Georgia men were rescued by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers July 4 at the mouth of the Econfina River and the Gulf of Mexico. Another FWC officer […]
Former Cheerleader Becomes First Woman to Win Okie Noodling Festival
By Daniel Xu Every year thousands of people flock to Oklahoma for the annual Okie Noodling Festival, hoping for a chance to snag monster catfish with nothing but a pair of hands and a good grip. Lucy Millsap became the first woman to win the tournament when she brought in a 72-pound catch half her […]
TAMPA HUNTING AND FISHING EXPO ADDS CELEBRITIES
IMMEDIATE CONTACT: Patrick Pearson July 6, 2013 BOLD Communications Group 980-234-1375 patrick@boldcommunicationsgroup.com TAMPA HUNTING AND FISHING EXPO ADDS CELEBRITIES Stars of Duck Dynasty and Swamp People set for appearances TAMPA, FL — The Big Buck Expo, a production of Southern Trophy Hunters (STH), has announced a celebrity appearance line-up […]