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New For 2012 – Ohioans Can Renew Boat Registration Online

January 25, 2012
Came across this press release and thought some of our Ohio folks could benefit. Pretty easy and simple to renew your boating registration online. Chow! 
COLUMBUS, OH – Now is the time for Ohioans to renew their watercraft registrations if they are set to expire on March 1. The renewal process can be completed conveniently online, through the mail or in person, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft.

Ohio watercraft registrations are valid for a period of three years. In 2011, Ohio had a record of 426,674 registered watercraft, and approximately 1/3 of Ohio’s watercraft registrations will expire on March 1. The Division of Watercraft processed a record of 16,635 registration renewals online at www.ohiodnr.com/watercraftin 2011.

The Division of Watercraft encourages boat owners to take advantage of the online registration renewal system if they are not making any changes to boat information included in their registration.

Owner information, such as a mailing address, may be changed when using the online watercraft registration renewal process. Multiple boat registrations may be renewed online in one transaction. These secure renewal transactions require the use of a valid MasterCard or Visa credit card in addition to a Division of Watercraft assigned boat registration personal identification number.

The online renewal process may be utilized 24 hours a day, seven days a week through Sept. 30. Once the boat owner’s transaction is successfully completed, a valid boat registration and decals will be sent in the mail within 10 days.

Ohio boat owners also may renew their watercraft registrations by mail through June 30, if they have no changes to information included on their registration, including owner information. Ohioans also may renew watercraft registrations in person when visiting a watercraft registration agent.

A listing of watercraft registration agents, which includes each of the Division of Watercraft’s 11 area office locations, fee schedules and other registration information, is available online at www.ohiodnr.com/watercraft or by calling the Division of Watercraft toll free (in Ohio only) at 877-4BOATER (877-426-2837).

Media Contact
John Wisse, ODNR Division of Watercraft
614-265-6695

Bethany McCorkle, ODNR Office of Communications
614-265-6873

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When is Deer Season?

July 26, 2011

Deer Season. For most hunters across North America, deer season is the freaking Catalina Wine Mixer of the year. It causes us to spend less time at work, and more time freezing our kiwis off. For any of you hunters that are wondering – when is deer season? Or, what is the most recent changes in deer hunting regulations for your state or province? We got you covered.

On and off for the next few weeks, We’ll provide links to different states hunting dates and regulations. That way, if you have been living under a rock, you’ll have everything taken care of, right here. Be sure to check back for reviews, tips, tricks and techniques for your hunting trip(s), to boot (pun absolutely intended).

Also – for the love of everything that is good and holy PLEASE – join us on Facebook!

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Don’t Forget Safety over the Holiday Weekend

July 1, 2011
A dash of summer mixed in with a holiday weekend equals bustling campgrounds and busy waterways across the state. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) encourages everyone to make safety a priority this July 4th holiday while enjoying the many outdoor recreational opportunities available in the Buckeye State.

“We know that safety may not be the first thought on our minds as we go out to camp, hike, fish, or boat this holiday weekend,” said ODNR Director David Mustine. “Our goal is to provide Ohioans with outdoor opportunities. Our hope is that they return home safely with happy summertime memories that last a lifetime.”

Sobering facts
According to Safe Kids USA, childhood drowning and near-drowning can happen in a matter of seconds, typically occurring when a child is left unattended or during a brief lapse in supervision.

The solution: Never leave a child unattended in or around water.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that approximately 371 deaths occur from heat-related illnesses each year.

The solution: Drink plenty of water; wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and avoid strenuous activity during the hottest time of the day.

A U.S. Coast Guard report showed 672 people died from boating related accidents in 2010 – a decrease of nearly 9 percent from 2009. However, approximately 88 percent of drowning victims were not wearing a life jacket.

The solution: Always wear a lifejacket – make sure those on children are properly fitted and secured.

The good news is there are easy steps everyone can take that will help ensure summer days spent in the outdoors are as safe as they are fun:

Check the forecast and have a plan if severe weather strikes
Let someone know where you are going, when you leave, and when you plan to return
Take an adequate supply of water and carry a cell phone for emergencies
Be courteous to your fellow outdoors enthusiasts
Follow posted rules and regulations

Click on the Safety tab at ohiodnr.com for more Summer Safety Tips.

The ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at ohiodnr.com.

Media Contact
Elisha Ehnes, ODNR Office of Communications
614. 265. 6797

Jason Fallon, ODNR Office of Communications
614-265-6842

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Sportsmen Will Debut 25 New Series This Week

June 30, 2011
New Berlin, WI (June 27, 2011) – The Season of the American Sportsman is Here. Starting tonight, Sportsman Channel’s most powerful third quarter lineup in history will begin with over 25 new, original series to debut this week. Additionally, Sportsman’s re-tooled Lock & Load Mondays presented by Daniel Defense premieres tonight with a brand new lineup of shooting programming starting at 8 pm ET. The lineup features new series Tac TV and new seasons Gallery of Gun, Long Range Pursuit and the iconic Guns & Ammo TV. Also, the highly popular Traditions block has a new home and is now Thursday Traditions presented by The Sportsman’s Guide starting at 8 pm ET, featuring yet another night of hunting focused programming.

With the advances in shooting programming, Sportsman added a second block dedicated to guns and ammo with Friday Reload from 4 to 6 pm ET also presented by The Sportsman’s Guide. And waterfowl enthusiasts will applaud the addition of The Landing Zone on Saturday’s from 10 to 12 pm ET presented by Loyal Dog Food. To see a full program schedule, visit http://thesportsmanchannel.com

The network’s all HD, Q3 lineup features numerous independent production companies, including big game legend Tom Miranda with his two hit series Territories Wild and Whitetail Country and Mr. Whitetail, Larry Weishuhn, with a brand new series, A Hunter’s Life. Sportsman Channel is bringing American Heroes to the forefront with retired Green Beret, Greg Stube, with his new series Coming Home with Greg Stube. And Atlanta Braves superstar Chipper Jones drops the bat and picks up a bow as he joins hosts Jeff Danker and Matt Duff on the all new series Major League Bowhunter.

To see what’s to come this summer, watch a short video on Sportsman’s Facebook page:http://on.fb.me/lgjRc5

This quarter, Sportsman is offering over 25 new, original series and welcoming back a multitude of returning favorites – its biggest and strongest lineup of new series to date. New, original series include: Trijicon’s World of Sports Afield, A Hunter’s Life, Brotherhood Outdoors, Savage Outdoors, On Your Own Adventures, Major League Bowhunter, Extreme Outer Limits TV, Wild Fish-Wild Places, Doug Koenig’s Championship Season, Whitetail Country, Territories Wild, Hollywood Hunter, Hollowed Ground Outdoors and Tac TV. For show descriptions and air times, visithttp://www.thesportsmanchannel.com/AMS/sportsman/index.html

Returning viewer favorites include: Family Traditions with Haley Heath for its fourth season, Predator Quest for its fifth season, Davidson’s Gallery of Guns, Christensen Outdoors, Back Country Quest for their fourth season, Heartland Bowhunter, Brush Country Monsters, The Fowl Life with Chad Belding, Pig Man: The Series and Adrenaline Junkies, to name just a few. For show descriptions and air times, visithttp://www.thesportsmanchannel.com/AMS/sportsman/index.html

This year, InterMedia Outdoors’ award-winning programming lineup includes new episodes from established series Guns & Ammo (now entering its ninth season), North American Whitetail (eighth season), Bowhunter TV (seventh season) and Petersen’s HUNTING Adventures (sixth season). Additionally, North American Whitetail is celebrating its 100th episode this quarter.

Sportsman Channel is currently in more than 27 million homes after announcing several launches the first half of the year, including Comcast HD launches in Chicago and Albuquerque, NM, Comcast in Philadelphia and Charter launches in Texas, Southern California, Nebraska and Nevada. Sportsman Channel is poised to make several additional carriage announcements throughout the remainder of the year.

About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), become a Fan on Facebook,www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore

Contact:
Michelle Scheuermann, Sportsman Channel, 262-432-9100 ex 111mscheuermann@thesportsmanchannel.com
Mark Braff, Braff Communications, 201-612-0707; mbraff@braffcommunications.com
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One Good “Sniff” May Save a Life

June 30, 2011

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – It was the end to the Memorial Day weekend when a 32-foot motorboat with four persons aboard pulled up to the fuel dock. Moments later, after filling up, an explosion ripped through the boat – literally separating it into clamshell-like halves. In an instant a 25-year old woman was dead. All of the boat’s remaining four occupants as well as a fuel dock attendant were hospitalized.

Saddest of all, the accident may have been preventable. A newspaper reported that investigators found that the recently purchased used boat, which was being refueled by its new owner for the first time, may have had a fuel system gasket “give way,” or fail, which allowed gasoline fumes to escape and accumulate below decks. While the owner had properly turned the engine compartment blower on – a required procedure anytime a boat is refueled – not enough of the explosive fumes had been cleared before an engine backfire ignited the blast.

A simple sniff test may have prevented the tragedy, says Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS). “While it appears the owner did the right thing by having the blower on to safely remove any fumes from the engine compartment area, he may not have performed the “sniff” test – lifting the engine compartment hatch in an attempt to smell any lingering gasoline fumes,” said Director of Damage Avoidance Bob Adriance. “Unlike a car, boats have fuel tanks and engines located in enclosed spaces which don’t allow gasoline vapors to escape. This accident shows how important it is do a sniff test every time a boat is refueled.”

BoatUS has these six refueling safety tips:

Always remove passengers from the boat, and reboard only after refueling is complete and the engine(s) restarted.

Engine should be turned off and do not operate any electrical switches, including the ignition.

Keep all doors, ports and hatches closed, and only open them when refueling is complete.

To prevent unintentional sparking, hold hose nozzle firmly against fuel fill (and not a rod holder, water tank fill or holding tank, which happens more often than you think). Also don’t overfill.

After refueling, ensure engine compartment blower runs for at least four minutes. This may delay others waiting to fill up, but it’s worth the wait.

A quick sniff test takes only a few seconds and is the most effective method for detecting fuel leaks. Always open the engine bay hatch (if boat is equipped) and smell the bilge area as well as any closed compartments or interior spaces.

For more information on safe refueling, check out the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water’s online boating safety course study guide at www.BoatUS.com/foundation/refuel.

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