Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
At 3:40 am and all liquored up, a young lady called 911 for help after wandering to an elevated tree stand unable to negotiate her way down. In frigid temperatures, she was fortunate to be located by rescue workers before things got worse. Details here…
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BEDFORD, MA-ThermaCELL Heated Insoles has transformed how time is spent outdoors by bringing heat to your feet and is now introducing a one-of-a-kind heated insole with new features including extendable use and increased flexibility. The ThermaCELL Heated Insoles ProFLEX has more features and functionality than any other foot warming option available on the market today. Read more
With the early arrival of arctic temperatures this winter, ice has already formed on many of Michigan’s inland lakes and rivers. The Department of Natural Resources reminds ice fishermen and snowmobilers of its mantra: No ice is safe ice.
“Just because a lake or stream looks frozen doesn’t mean the ice is safe,” said Lt. Andrew Turner, marine safety and education supervisor for the DNR Law Enforcement Division. “By following some guidelines on how ice looks and feels, you can avoid your day of ice fishing ending in a life-threatening incident.” Read more
WEST POINT, MS – Mossy Oak ProStaff member, Todd Lodwick, earned a spot in his sixth Winter Olympics by winning the nordic combined competition in the U.S. trials in Park City, Utah on December 28.
At age 37, Lodwick will become the first American athlete to participate in six Winter Games. Lodwick was part of the U.S. team that won silver in Vancouver four years ago. Lodwick’s first Olympic appearance was in 1994 at the age of 17.
The 2014 Winter Olympics are being held in Sochi, Russia February 6-23.
To learn more about Todd Lodwick, visit http://nordic.usskiteam.com/athletes/todd-lodwick.
By Glen Wunderlich
Our utility company has indicated that the recent ice storm was the most devastating in its 126-year history. Judging by the number of people and businesses reportedly affected across the nation, there appears to be no argument. Heck, who has time to debate; we are still without power from the grid a full week later.
That’s enough time to analyze our level of dependence on “big power” and to develop plans to deal with the next outage. Warming centers may be a solution for some folks, but for those of us who are not afforded paid time off for anything, we must keep working in spite of the elements. Read more
By Glen Wunderlich
I had to laugh years ago, as I was being driven home by business associates after a meeting in Frankenmuth. One of the passengers – a city dweller from Chicago – wondered aloud, as we neared my rural residence: “Aren’t you afraid living out here/” Apparently, the lack of street lights, convenience stores, or basic amenities of city life struck him as being rather threatening.
Even though only a few miles away are fast-food joints and gas stations on every corner, there is still a level of self-sufficiency required to live the country life. Although it’s comforting to have good neighbors, country folks don’t typically rely on help from others. Rather, they prepare for power outages, floods, blizzards and other natural calamities so that they can ride it out.
However, what some people fail to realize is how winter weather events can have a way of bringing preparedness, or a lack thereof, to reality when traveling. I recall in the late ‘70s, when I-75 was abruptly closed near the Ohio border by deep snow and thousands of motorists were stranded for days in their vehicles. The National Guard came to the rescue, but not before motorists were forced to fend for themselves.
With this in mind, I solicited advice from outdoor enthusiasts from across North America and here’s a list of items you may wish to consider to take along on your next outdoor excursion. Depending on your level of adventure, some of the gear may be unnecessary for your needs, but it’s better to have it and not need it, than to not have it and need it.
So, who says funerals can’t be fun. Okay, other than Michelle.
A new state record rainbow trout was caught recently from Lake Watonga at Roman Nose State Park, reminding Oklahomans that this non-native, cold-water fish is in season and providing plenty of angling action across the state. On Nov. 17, Mark Reed of Blanchard caught the 10-lb., 10.56-oz. rainbow, breaking the nearly half-century-old state record of Billy Payne, who caught his 10-lb., 4-oz. trout from the Illinois River in July of 1966. Read more
If ever anyone doubted the reasons that the NRA vehemently opposes gun registration, here is a good example. New York has changed the rules and is coming after citizens’ firearms based on registration records. Letters being sent to owners contain the following language:
“It appears you are in possession of a rifle and/or Shotgun (listed below) that has an ammunition feeding device capable of holding more than five (5) rounds of ammunition. Rifles and shotguns capable of holding more than five (5) rounds of ammunition are unlawful to possess in New York City, as per NYC Administrative Code 10-306 (b).”
“You have the following options,” the letter explains.
“1. Immediately surrender your Rifle and/or Shotgun to your local police precinct, and notify this office of the invoice number. The firearm may be sold or permanently removed from the City of New York thereafter.
2. Permanently remove your Rifle and/or Shotgun from New York City and provide the following…Disposition Report/Registration Certificate…Notarized statement of permanent removal…Utility bill or other proof of residency regarding the address where the firearm will be stored outside the City of New York.
Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2013/12/06/new-york-city-confiscating-rifles-and-shotguns/#ixzz2myShDr4u
NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA – Carl Zeiss Sports Optics the world’s leading manufacturer of premium sporting optics, is kicking off their holiday promotion by offering seasonal rebates when purchases are made between November 15, 2013 and December 31, 2013.
Rebates are being offered on award-winning binoculars that have been recognized by some of North America’s most respected birding and outdoor publications. Read more