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11/18/2021

Tonight - an almost-total lunar eclipse!! Don't miss it!!
Viewable throughout the US. Here's a time grid:

Tonight - an almost-total lunar eclipse!! Don't miss it!!
Viewable throughout the US. Here's a time grid:

11/11/2021

The DataSport Fishing/Hunting/Birding/Wildlife photography apps are here for dates all the way through January 31, 2023. You'll find out the times that animals, fish and birds are active, that is...the best times to see or catch them. Works for your household pets, too. Check out the Apple App store under "datasport, inc"
"FishCast and HuntCast 2022" (Fish & Game Forecast) and "FishTimes and HuntTimes 2022" (Moon Clock)
Buy them for yourself and gift one to your favorite angler, birdwatcher, photographer or hunter. $4.99 each.

11/11/2021

DataSport, Inc. updated their address.

DataSport, Inc. updated their address.

04/26/2021

A special show in the sky...Monday and Tuesday 4/26 and 27. Two evenings of supermoons and that means great photos, coastal high water and faster-than-normal currents. Striped bass are starting to run in the coves and bays along the coast.

Send us a great moonrise photo to celebrate! And look for a repeat in 28 days....on may 26th.

A special show in the sky...Monday and Tuesday 4/26 and 27. Two evenings of supermoons and that means great photos, coastal high water and faster-than-normal currents. Striped bass are starting to run in the coves and bays along the coast.

Send us a great moonrise photo to celebrate! And look for a repeat in 28 days....on may 26th.

12/17/2020

Here's a great, heartwarming story from the son of a long time Fish & Game Forecast customer. You'll get the message:

"Circling back one more time. Travelled back to northern Minnesota to take care of dad’s affairs. He passed away in his sleep, in his own bed, surrounded by family on 2/23/19.
I snooped through his things, found all his Fish and Game Forecasters from 1977 to present, with everything important in his life recorded on the pages. It’s priceless to me.

Thanks again for the generosity, dad certainly was aware of his condition at this point. The only thing in dad’s 2019 forecaster is his date of passing. We chose to have his celebration of life on May 11th, the fishing opener in Minnesota.

The gift of his life’s experiences recorded is priceless to me - thank you again for making that possible over 40 years! The 1977 edition said 4th edition, sad that he missed the first three!!"

12/12/2020

Looking for a last-minute gift or something for yourself???
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12/12/2020

Order the 2021 Fish & Game Forecaster and Moon Clock TODAY in time for Christmas!!

03/31/2020

Here's a point of view from one of the country's biggest online outdoor information sources. What do you think?

"In the meantime—one of the best things we can probably do is go fishing. Angling is a sport of low human density, lots of fresh air and plenty of sunshine, all of which give us the best shot at staying healthy. The same might be true for spring turkey hunting, hiking or camping. Getting outdoors also helps us reduce stress, something most of us can use right now."

12/06/2019

The DataSport Fishing/Hunting/Birding/Wildlife photography apps are here. Get 'em while they're hot! You'll find out the times that animals, fish and birds are active, that is...the best times to see or catch them. Works for your household pets, too. Check out the Apple App store under "datasport, INC" and they can be gifted to your favorite angler, photographer or hunter. $4.99 each.

11/18/2019

2020 FishCast and Hunt Cast and FishTimes and HuntTimes apps are HERE!!! They're at the App Store and cover fishing, hunting, bird watching and wildlife photography through January of 2021.
iPhone and iPad only - Search for "datasport Inc" Grab 'em now!

09/23/2019

Happy Fall! "The Autumnal Equinox" when the amount of daylight and night are "equal." Almost. Sunrise and sunset are at approximately the same time and early morning fishing is not quite as early as it was. On Block Island, RI, sunrise on July 4th was 5:15 AM; today -- 6:35 AM.

Don't forget to get the DataSport, Inc. apps for finding the best time to fish and hunt. At the Apple App store under "datasport inc"

08/25/2019

Thanks to Bob V for this beauty! It always all about the MOON!

08/21/2019

It's about time for great fall fishing and the start of the best hunting of the year. Don't waste your time!! We have the times of peak activity in an app. Choose between DataSport Fish & Game Forecast (46 years!) or Hannon's Moon Times (38 years!). Find 'em in the Apple Store under DataSport, Inc.

05/01/2019

Something important to remember at this time of year:
LEAVE WILDLIFE BABIES WHERE THEY BELONG - IN THE WILD!!
Observing wildlife in its natural habitat is always a unique privilege. Taking a good photo or two provides an even more lasting memory. But once you've done that, let well enough alone. Leave wildlife babies where they belong -- in the wild. (Thanks to The Outdoor Wire)

04/02/2019

Spring is here and so are The 2019 DataSport Fish & Game Forecasters and Moon Clocks. We know that the best time to fish or hunt is when you can.....Using these two great tools will help you to narrow those down to the most productive times. AND the apps for each of the products are now in the Apple App Store. Just search for "DataSport" and you'll find them. Show us how well they work by posting pictures of your success right here on Facebook. THANKS!!!

02/19/2019

EarthSky - Earth, Space, Human World, Tonight

With tonight’s biggest Supermoon of the year, here is an excerpt from our friends at earthsky.org that talks about the effect of the moon (and sun!) on tides. Enjoy!9

In most places, but not everywhere, there are two high tides and two low tides a day. The difference in height between high and low tides varies, as the moon waxes and wanes from new to full and back to new again. The moon and sun are primarily responsible for the rising and falling of ocean tides. However, for any particular spot on Earth’s surface, the height of the tides and their fluctuation in time also depend on the shape of your specific beach and the the angle of the seabed leading up to your beach, plus your larger coastline and the prevailing ocean currents and winds.

All of that said – in the day or two following the February 19 supermoon, which happens to be 2019’s biggest supermoon (the full moon closest to perigee this year) – you can expect higher-than-usual tides.

Based in Austin, TX, the EarthSky team has a blast bringing you daily updates on your cosmos and world. We love your photos and welcome your news tips.

01/17/2019

Why a totally eclipsed moon looks red | EarthSky.org

TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE - MOON EXCITEMENT - A total, "bloodmoon," Supermoon eclipse will occur starting at approximately 9:30 PM (EST) on the evening of Sunday, January 20th. Hopefully, the sky will be clear so you can see the start of the eclipse and watch it become total at around 12 midnight the morning of the 21st. The moon is at perigee that night meaning it is closest to the earth in its elliptical orbit which makes it look bigger. You might think that during the total eclipse, the moon would look dark but, for a reasonably complicated reason, it will actually look red and therefore it's called a Blood Moon. Sorry Blue Moon-ers, this one's red! If you are interested in why the moon looks red, here's a link to our friends at earthsky.org to find out the reason. https://earthsky.org/space/why-does-the-moon-look-red-during-a-total-lunar-eclipse

If Earth didn't have an atmosphere, then, when the moon was entirely eclipsed within Earth's shadow, the moon would would appear dark ...

01/07/2019

Starting this Wednesday, 1/9...The days will begin getting longer. The sunrise is at the latest time until tomorrow when it starts to rise a bit earlier each day. Since December 14th the sunsets have been getting later, too so, if you're in the northern part of the country, get out the fishing equipment and get ready. Spring is not exactly around the corner but at least we're headed in the right direction!

12/21/2018

WE FISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW DEER!!

12/18/2018

The 2019 Fish & Game Forecast and Moon Clock finally arrived! A little late this year but they're on the way to all of you who ordered. (Get yours at www.moontimes.com) Don't forget to use these products to find the best times for counting birds on Audubon's 119th Christmas Bird Count. It started on December 14th.

Merry Christmas and hopes for a happy, healthy New Year filled with pictures of big fish and big racks!

02/28/2018

We are Moon Crazy! January had a Blue Moon (and a Supermoon, Blue Moon eclipse), February had NO full moon at all, and now....Ta Da! March shows up with the Full Worm Moon on the 1st and a Blue Moon on the 31st.

Almost everyone knows what a Blue Moon is, but do you know what a Black Moon is?? Post your answer here --

01/27/2018

Super Blue Moon eclipse on January 31 | EarthSky.org

WE have always believed that strange things occur in the animal, fish and bird kingdoms during an eclipse. In the US, it will happen shortly before dawn on January 31st. Keep your eyes and ears open and let us know what unusual activity you see. SO MUCH is being written about the Super Blue Moon Red Moon! Here's a great place to find out anything you want to know like when you can see it; where you can see it and LOTS more. http://earthsky.org/tonight/super-blue-moon-eclipse-on-january-31?mc_cid=2b03f7cb3a&mc_eid=ebf4fbed66#partial

The super Blue Moon happens before sunrise on January 31, 2018 for North America and Hawaii. It happens after sunset on January 31 for the Middle East, Asia, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. Details here.

01/21/2018

We're off to see the wizards! And to see all the new, exciting ideas and products at the annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas. SHOT stands for Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trades and we'll try to give you an idea of some of the hundreds of thousands of square feet of space.

01/10/2018

FINALLY!! A ray of hope...the days are getting longer by a minute + and we're starting toward spring. Clean and oil those reels, make sure that the guns are clean and oiled, too. A great thing to do when it's frigid out.

12/18/2017

WINTER!!! Everyone knows it arrives on Thursday, but did you know.... that the sun sets more slowly on the days surrounding the solstices...that, even though December 21st is the shortest period of sunlight of the year (in the Northern Hemisphere), the earliest sunsets happen before the 21st.... that the December solstice starts the shortest season of the year -- about 89 days compared with the summer solstice that's about 94 days...and, finally, that we wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday and a Happy, Healthy New Year with tight lines and a full game bag. [Thanks to our friends at www.earthsky.org for much of this wonderful information]

12/01/2017

Super Blue Moon eclipse on January 31 | EarthSky.org

MOONS, MOONS AND MORE MOONS!!
Sunday December 3rd will be the last SUPERMOON of 2017 but the first of THREE-IN-A-ROW Supermoons including January 2nd and 31st. And all you moon-o-philes know what that means: a BLUE Moon in January. The supermoon occurs when the sun and moon are completely opposite each other and, when that happens, moonrise and sunset are at the same time

On top of that...there will be a lunar eclipse on January 31st but most of us will not be able to see the total part of it -- just the beginning. It happens just before the moon sets. You can find out lots more from our friends at earthsky.org at this link: http://earthsky.org/tonight/super-blue-moon-eclipse-on-january-31

The super Blue Moon on January 31, 2018, passes right through the Earth's umbral (dark) shadow, to present a total eclipse of the moon. Details of the eclipse, and eclipse times, here.

11/20/2017

Thanksgiving Day and weekend have always been folks favorite days for getting together with family and giving thanks for many things. Hunting with friends is certainly one of those things. At DataSport, we hope you can enjoy a safe and bountiful Thanksgiving in the tree stand and at the table. Don't forget to send us some pictures from either place! Happy Thanksgiving!

10/17/2017

Finding Prime Fishing Time | Pontoon & Deck Boat Magazine

I just found this great article on the DataSport products by Dan Armitage. It's from Pontoon & Deck Boat Magazine. Dan was kind enough to include me in an interview on his radio show a while back. Thanks Dan!

For those of us with full-time jobs and families to rear, simply finding time to wet a line can be a challenge—and a joy when we find ourselves on the water.

08/17/2017

Hunting and Fishing Effects During the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse

We have always felt that a solar eclipse affects all wildlife and have said so in our booklet "Forecasting Fish & Game Activity...Myth or Science." And here's an interesting article courtesy of thesportsmanchannel.com. Enjoy it and, as we said earlier this week, let us know what your experience was with a post to the DataSport, Inc. page.

On Aug. 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will progress its ways across the United States from Oregon's Pacific coastline eastward to South Carolina's Atlantic shores; what will be the effect on game animals and fish as this rare celestial event occurs?

08/14/2017

EarthSky - Earth, Space, Human World, Tonight

It's about the moon, you know! And everyone's talking about the solar eclipse on August 21st. If you're out on the lake or in the woods or just sittin' in your chair on the porch, pay close attention to what occurs during the eclipse. Reports have been made of strange activity by all kinds of creatures during that time. Let us know what you observe by posting it here! And PLEASE remember to protect your eyes. Our friends at www.earthsky.org have some great information on the eclipse.

06/13/2017

The earliest sunrises and latest sunsets happen this next week. Here's a picture of the sun as it sets from our friends at earthsky.org. Have you noticed how far north it is??

03/07/2017

www.moontimes.co

Well...finally! This weekend we get our Daylight Saving Time back and we're still gaining daylight at over 2 minutes a day. Get your reels oiled and your guns cleaned 'cause spring fishing is the best and spring turkey hunting is around the corner. Use The DataSport Fish & Game Forecast or the Moon Clock (www.moontimes.com) to find the time of peak activity and post some pix of your prize catches right here. And remember to take a kid with you.

02/08/2017

Watch for the lunar eclipse this Friday evening. OK...so it's not a total eclipse but it will be very subtle and, with clear skies, you should be able to see it in the US. Best time for viewing is around 19:44 (7:44PM) EST and an hour earlier each as we cross the US time zones. Send us some pictures of how it appeared in your backyard....

02/08/2017

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02/08/2017

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