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OSCEOLA AIRBOAT ASSOCIATION 2024 STOMP THE SWAMP
Stomp in the Swamp event on September 21, 2024, at Joe Overstreet in Kenansville, Florida, was a blast. Thanks to everyone who joined us for the day to enjoy the music, raffles and BBQ.
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November - December 2024
Airboating Magazine
A Hidden Gem on the Platte River
Nestled deep in the heart of Nebraska, lies one of the Midwest's best-kept secrets, the Platte River.
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November - December 2024
Airboating Magazine
The Beauty After the Storm
We all know in Florida it is too often a battle of not enough water so can't ride areas or they are closed or too much water and areas and/or boat ramps are closed. Well after two back-to-back hurricanes (Helene and Milton), there is certainly no shortage of water.
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November - December 2024
Airboating Magazine
Stepping Up to Help Those in Need
Normally, Capt. Joshua Mattson owner of Airboat and Gator Charters out of Tedder's Fish Camp in DeLeon Springs, Florida, would have been doing tours all last month on the St. Johns River on his Diamondback airboat. They do eco airboat tours and provide gator hunts, fishing and bowfishing charters.
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November - December 2024
Airboating Magazine
Finally Able to Alligator Hunt with my Lifelong Friend
Several years ago my lifelong and good friend Robert and I were having a conversation when the topic of hunting came up.
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November - December 2024
Airboating Magazine
Three Generations Hunting Together
It took three years for this hunt to finally happen, as things in life sometimes can change our plans.
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November - December 2024
Airboating Magazine
Nothing Beats a Good Challenge
Each year I lead guided trips in some of the most pressured gator waters in southern Georgia and use only archery equipment and my airboat to accomplish it. I love all things archery and a good challenge. I have owned airboats all my adult life and travel across the U.S. competing in bowfishing tournaments.
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November - December 2024
Airboating Magazine
We've Come A Long Way Since Our First Gator Hunting Adventure
When I first met Amanda, she had never been on an airboat before, and I had never even driven one.
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November - December 2024
Airboating Magazine
Tagged Out for 2024 Gator Hunting Season in Florida
Along with being a professional photographer for weddings, graduations, family portraits and more, I am also a mother of a great family. Together, we enjoy boating, fishing, airboating and hunting.
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November - December 2024
Airboating Magazine
Hurricane Not Stopping Taking a Gator Hunt Off the Bucket List
I've been hunting with my dad since I was 10 years old. I harvested my first whitetail on 12-10-2017 at age 11. I have loved hunting ever since.
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November - December 2024
Airboating Magazine
Osceola Airboat Association Lake Clean-Up
Osceola Airboat Association cleaned up Lake Cypress on March 16, 2014. Club volunteers also did some repairs to the Dead River Pavilion.
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May - June 2024
Airboating Magazine
PLASH Waterproof LED Flexible Light Strips
PlashⓇ waterproof flexible strip lights are the perfect accent to your air boat and other vehicles. Choose from a variety of light styles and color options.
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May - June 2024
Airboating Magazine
Seminole County Airboat Club Frog Gig Tournament
Seminole County Airboat Club had one amazing turnout for the first frog gig tournament on March 15, 2014, at Jolly Gator Fish Camp in Geneva, Florida.
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May - June 2024
Airboating Magazine
Lake Okeechobee Airboat Association's Providing Hunting Opportunities to Florida Youth
We did a total of four youth hunts this season and hope to do a few more. We encourage the kids to register to be part of the Youth Hunting Program of Florida.
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May - June 2024
Airboating Magazine
Torrey Island BBQ Competition & Airboat Show
The Torrey Island, Belle Glade, South Florida, BBQ Showdown and Airboat show was a big success and raised more than $61,000 for the Everglades Society for Historic Preservation (ESHP), a Florida 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
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May - June 2024
Airboating Magazine
The Mckenzie Family Special Airboat
We have a 13-year old daughter (Kalyn) who was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, and clinical autism. Our youngest son (Colton, 9 yrs old) has non verbal autism.
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May - June 2024
Airboating Magazine
Airboat Association of Florida St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef & Cabbage Poker Run
The Airboat Association of Florida kicked off its “Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Poker Run” Sat., March 16, 2024. It was a bright and sunny day with lots of festivities for the family. An unforgettable time was had by all.
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May - June 2024
Airboating Magazine
Airboaters for Autism Awareness 2024 Light It Up Blue
“It is crazy to watch how this has grown over the years. We have given out close to $100,000 across the State of Florida for Autism programs.” shared Reilly Pelkey. The 2024 Light it Up Blue to promote autism awareness was held on April 6 at the Guy Harvey Camp Mack Resort in Kissimmee, Florida.
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May - June 2024
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Airboat History-Airboats for Military Use
The earliest use of an air-driven boat was in Mesopotamia (present day Iraq). In World War I, the British military enlisted the Farman Aircraft Company in France to build boats that could traverse the vast marshland of Mesopotamia as they fought the Ottoman Empire to protect British interest in the oil fields near Basra.
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May - June 2024
Airboating Magazine
Photographing Birds of Prey
Ruggeri aka “Airboat Photographer,” has been a master captain airboat operator for Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures in Central Florida, conducting eco tours.
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May - June 2024
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Broward County Airboat and Halftrack Conservation Club 3rd Annual Frog Gig Tournament
On January 20th, 2024, Broward County Airboat and Halftrack Conservation Club (BCAHCC) hosted its third annual frogging tournament.
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March - April 2024
Airboating Magazine
Florida Sportsmen's Conservation Association 26th Annual Outdoor Youth Day
The Florida Sportsmen's Conservation Association has always been on the front line for youth outdoor activities.
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March - April 2024
Airboating Magazine
Follow the Everglades Flow Path
Water is the dominant force in the Everglades, shaping the land, vegetation, and animal life in South Florida.
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March - April 2024
Airboating Magazine
Seminole County Airboat Club Chili Cook Off
Seminole County Airboat Club held a chili cook off on February 17 at Hatbill Park. This 15-acre park on the St. Johns River outside of Titusville, Florida offers fishing and a boat ramp open 24 hours a day.
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March - April 2024
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Rescuing Swans
Article by Executive Director and Founder for Iowa Bird Rehabilitation, Jenni Boonjakuakul
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March - April 2024
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Airboat Racing History
Laviolette Photos courtesy Airboating Magazine Archive
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March - April 2024
Airboating Magazine
SCOOTS
The history of scoots on Georgian Bay in Canada goes back to the 1920s when surplus airplane engines were available after World War I. The Scoots were part fan boat and part floatplane.
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March - April 2024
Airboating Magazine
Twin Rivers Memorial Weekend on Arkansas River, Oklahoma
Another year, another great Memorial Weekend run at Twin Rivers Campground in Ponca City, Oklahoma on the Arkansas River.
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July - August 2023
Airboating Magazine
Airboat Association of Florida Annual BBQ
Airboat Association of Florida held their annual BBQ on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
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July - August 2023
Airboating Magazine
Happy Birthday Kissimmee River Valley Sportsmen's Association
Kissimmee River Valley Airboat Association celebrated its 35th birthday as an organization that has spent these years speaking up and fighting for all airboaters' rights to navigable waterways.
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