On November 5, 2010, Aaron Heying took his girlfriend, MaeLyn, hunting for the first time. As they set up in two hang-on treestands, Heying gave his only safety harness to…
by M.D. Johnson, I grew up in Ohio, which was in the early 1970s was a shotgun-only state for whitetail hunters who used modern firearms, as it is today. As such,…
A new fishing pier at Coonskin Park designed to accommodate individuals with physical disabilities was unveiled at a ribbon cutting today by the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA), West Virginia American Water and local union volunteers. The project, valued at $60,000, is a joint effort between the USA’s Work Boots on the Ground volunteer conservation program and the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Building Better Communities initiative.
by Dave Mull Waterfowl hunters are a passionate bunch. That passion can be instilled early for young hunters, but only with care for details and safety. Some folks who know…
By Kaitlin Krull Going green at home can seem like an expensive, drawn-out process to many homeowners. Thankfully, transforming your home into an eco friendly space doesn’t necessarily mean splurging…
By Beau Tallent “When’s the rut?” That has to be the most common question hunters ask when they’re planning a deer hunting trip or considering a new hunting lease. Hunters…
by Clayton Bolton, IAMAW DC 725, LL 946 Ever wonder what it would be like to win a hunting of fishing trip of a lifetime – and to have it…
USA, Illinois American Water Cut Ribbon for Illinois River Canoe & Kayak Trail The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA), Illinois American Water and Greater Peoria Economic Development Council held a ribbon…
by Kate Nation Howard Thomas followed his father’s footsteps both as a union man and a sportsman. He has been a member of the UA Local 502 Plumbers, Pipefitters and…
by Beau Beasley The harbor at Beaufort, North Carolina overlooked water as slick calm as a sheet of glass on the day I arrived to do some fishing with my…
by Bill Cooper The sunshine of a late October afternoon had faded away. Now, cool air settled into the hillside flat where my ground blind was situated. I pulled on…
Head to a USA shoot, conservation dinner or Work Boots on the Ground conservation project, and there’s a good chance you’ll run into a proud member of the Laborers International…
As they say, when it rains, it pours. That was no cliché in Texas this year. No sooner had a group of Houston Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council…
USA’s Gun-A-Week calendar is back by popular demand for 2016. Not only does it feature union member photos and provide an opportunity to win a gun every week; it can…
Do you enjoy hunting, fishing and shooting TV shows? If you’re answer is yes, this is something you need to hear. Verizon—the cable, mobile and internet provider—has dropped Sportsman Channel,…
by M.D. Johnson Sure, every hunter who has been around a season or two has heard about giant Iowa whitetails and Rio Grande gobblers from Texas. They know about the incredible goose…
by David Hart America has a love-hate relationship with Canada geese. They are big, beautiful and graceful birds, and their migration symbolized the coming of autumn. At least that’s how…
Man’s best friend can also be a hunter’s most valuable tool. A hunting dog enhances your skill and elevates the artistry of your hunting. There are a number of dog…
by Bob McNally Muskies are caught on a wide variety of lures and even natural baits throughout the north country in autumn, which arguably is the best time of year…
The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) and Tennessee American Water held a public ribbon cutting ceremony at Harrison Bay State Park Sept. 3, to mark the completion of a new 63-by-18-ft.…
By Bill Cooper It is no secret that access is one of the major deterrents to participation in hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreation pursuits. If you fall into that…
Yesterday marked the submission deadline for our Camp Story Contest, and boy, did we get some great stories sent to us! Your stories had it all – suspense, comedy,…
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