— Encouraging everyone to get outside, hunt, fish, shoot, and savor all life has to offer.
This was morning one of the two-day hunt. We spent the morning in the blind and saw only one teal, which no one got a shot at. Although we were skunked, we enjoyed ourselves. The beauty of the marsh is like no other.
If you encounter a bear: Stop, and back away slowly while facing the bear. Avoid direct eye contact, as the bear may consider that a threat. Do not run. Make yourself appear large by holding out your jacket. If you have small children, pick them up so they don't run. Give the bear plenty of room to escape, so it doesn't feel threatened or trapped. If a black bear attacks you, fight back using anything at your disposal, such as rocks, sticks, binoculars or even your bare hands. Aim for the bear's nose and eyes. If the bear has not seen you, stay calm and slowly move away, making noise so the bear knows you are there. Never get between a mother bear and her cubs.
How to: Build Simple Bird Feeders from Common Materials Colder temperatures are approaching, so it’s time to think of ways to bring wildlife closer to those people who cannot get out in the elements. Little Gal (LG) and I realize not everyone is capable of getting out in wintery weather conditions, so we’ve found other …
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It's been a fun weekend. LG and I were pretty busy, but it seemed everywhere we went there were mule deer. She practiced volleyball with a friend at our local park, and these deer didn't even give she or her friend a second look. Check out this "playground buck". Do you think he was going …
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It is a year-round event but tends to really pick up just after the first thick snow. It’s called “Road Hunting,” and I’ve been working on it with the Little Gal for many years. During this time of year, the Little Gal has to get her morning chores done early so we can hit the …
