As fall gives way to winter and cooling temperatures, it also marks the time for many outdoor organizations to hold their annual business meetings, regional trade shows or planning meetings recapping the successes (and sometimes failures) of 2013, and look ahead to what is in store for 2014 and beyond. Many of you

ICAST 2013 Highlights   Big Rock Sports sales, merchandising and management teams attended the 2013 International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) Show in Las Vegas, and we came away very impressed with the increased attendance and size of this year’s show, as well as the enthusiasm of the attendees. Over 9,500 registrants

A lot going on the past few months, so I will get right to it. The 6th Annual Congressional Fly-In sponsored by The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) was a huge success. I attended the two-day event with more than 50 shooting sports industry executives and members from many industry affiliations.   The