The North American model of Conservation and the 7 Sisters are essentially the fundamental principals which need to guide not only wildlife management, but also establish certain ethical decisions hunters must consider with respect to t...
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HEADLINE ARTICLE
November 7, 2009
As a kid I dreamed of being an NFL quarterback, and along with most of my friends what I saw on TV was a life of fame and glory. Back then it was Sunday football and a Monday night game, and we knew nothing of the sort about off season training, the pain of injuries and physical and mental demands of pounding absorbed by the body. Reality of what those players went through was nothing compared to what fans assumed they knew. Now my hero’s of thirty years ago are showing the wear and tear of a life dedicated to football and their bodies are paying for the games we were watching on
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For hunters and anglers everyday is National Hunting and Fishing Day, as few pass without thoughts or related activities connected to spending time on the other side of the window. You may not be planning a hunt, but odds are if you rank as one of America's proud hunter or anglers a short chat about wishing your were fishing or dreaming of a duck hunt is as much a part of the day as your ...
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A couple years back I wrote this in ESPN Outdoors.com and with the current situation of wildlife fires in California and across the West it’s relevant again.
Fire is one of nature’s grand contradictions.
When under control, working its way slowly through crackling logs surrounded by melon-sized rocks in a fire ring, it is pleasing and beneficial. When ...
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Black bear facts and tips for getting along with bears
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. -- Ursus americanus, the American black bear, is a large and exciting creature. It can swim and climb trees with ease, smell food a quarter mile away and reach a bursting speed of 30 mph when charging or fleeing.
An adult black bear can kill a hunting dog with a single swipe from one of its powerful forear...
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National Get Outdoors Day June 13‘Get Outdoors! Wisconsin’ has events planned all summer longMADISON – As a consortium of federal agencies, nonprofit organizations and the recreation industry gear up for National Get Outdoors Day 2009 on June 13, visitors to Wisconsin State Parks, Forests and Trails can look forward to a full summer of &ldquo...
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SPRINGTIME ALERT! PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB YOUNG WILDLIFE HARRISBURG – Whether hiking in the woods, driving through the countryside or simply enjoying nature, Pennsylvania Game Commission officials encourage outdoor enthusiasts to leave wildlife alone and in the wild, especially young of the year.“Being outdoors in the spring is an enjoyable way to spend ti...
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The black morels should start popping when the soil reaches 50 degrees. There is plenty of moisture in the soil now so rain isn’t as critical as with the white morels. To start hunting, look to established woods, large diameter trees where the soil has not been disturbed for some time........
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Keep birds healthy; Clean feeders regularly
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This is my first winter as a member here at the BOC. One thing I have been noticing as I get to know the fine people here is those who fish in the winter have some issues with keeping warm. Here is an article that I wrote last year about dressing for outdoor activities in winter. It refers to ice fishing (because that is what season we have here) but the ideas are the same....
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Do you want to improve your chances to harvest a big Whitetail Deer? Planting a Food plot may help you achieve your goal. Many hunters are doing just that, planting a food plot to increase their chances of putting that big buck on the Buck pole. There are other reasons to plant a food plot. It can be allot of fun. If you enjoy being in the outdoors, plant...
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The blacks usually start popping about the last week in March / first week in April here in Athens County. The soil temp and precipitation seem to be the determining factors. My strategy for finding mushrooms is geared more towards specific trees. I find the vast majority of blacks around poplar trees and the yellow and greys near ash and elm trees. A dying elm tree with the bark ...
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