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FLIPPIN, Arkansas- Fishing Holdings, LLC, a premier manufacturer and marketer of fiberglass fishing boats owned by an affiliate of Platinum Equity, announces its acquisition of Triton Boats from Brunswick Corporation. Terms of the transaction are not disclosed.

Triton founder Earl Bentz will join Fishing Holdings and resume his role at the helm of Triton Boats. Additionally, several key members of Triton's executive management and sales representative group will remain on board the Triton team and will continue to lead the brand from their Tennessee office.

On Tuesday, Aug 3, at 7 p.m. ET, ESPN's Emmy Award-winning, primetime newsmagazine E:60 will reair its Sports Emmy-Award winning feature of Noodling, the art of holding your breath and diving down into a murky river or lake to catch giant catfish with razor your bare hands.

E:60 reporter Wright Thompson takes viewers into the water with some of the country's best noodlers, and provides a rare look at a sport that has just as much to do with culture as it does the thrill. Illegal in most of the United States, E:60 shows how these noodlers are trying to protect their tradition.

Exotic plants and animals threaten America’s way of outdoor life.

JEFFERSON CITY–Under threat of attack, people rally in defense of their homeland. That is exactly what the Missouri Department of Conservation is asking citizens to do as they head to the great outdoors for Independence Day weekend.

“Not too many years ago, you could travel around the country without too much thought about spreading pests that could devastate our natural world,” said Invasive Species Coordinator Tim Banek. “Today, we need everyone to be aware of invasive species when they travel, even short distances.”

Hillsdale Reservoir users given impromptu education; no ANS found
PAOLA — On Saturday, June 19, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks staff conducted unannounced courtesy inspections of motor boats, sailboats, and other watercraft as visitors prepared to use them in Hillsdale Reservoir. The purpose was twofold — to make sure users had legally-required safety equipment and that they were taking precautions to prevent spread of harmful aquatic nuisance species (ANS) such as zebra mussels, white perch, Asian carp, and Eurasian watermilfoil (an invasive aquatic plant). More such inspections are planned throughout the summer in the Sunflower State. Across Kansas, boaters heading for a day at the lake may encounter boat inspectors checking for ANS and safety equipment in an effort to protect the state's aquatic resources and to keep Kansans safe.