Category: Wildlife

Goldfinch

Tahquamenon Falls River Trail re-opens after high water damage

Tahquamenon Falls State Park announced today that the River Trail at the park has re-opened.

River Trail repair workOn May 21, the trail was closed due to water levels three times higher than the average for May (according to the U.S. Geological Survey). Rangers and other park staff members have been working to repair the damage, removing fallen trees and repurposing materials from the old boardwalks and bridges to build new ones. “Our staff is dedicated to maintaining the safety of our guests,” said park supervisor Craig Krepps, “They worked diligently to repair the trail in an expedient fashion, allowing park visitors the chance to enjoy this popular trail this summer. Read more

General, Wildlife

Take Scouting To A Whole New Level With The Bushnell Trophy Cam HD Series

Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell, an industry leader in high performance sports optics for more than 65 years and a market leader in the trail camera industry, has introduced three new Trophy Cam HD trail cameras. Leading the industry with a one-year battery life and superior image clarity, the Bushnell Trophy Cam HD and HD Max offer a host of valuable features in an aggressive new design.

Featuring black no-glow LEDs, an 8MP camera and high definition video (720p for the HD and 1080p for the HD Max), the Trophy Cam HD is packed with features to help hunters more effectively monitor game activity around the clock, including hybrid capture mode, a hyper passive infrared sensor (PIR) and an extended detection range. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

DNR offers tips for residents encountering snakes

This time of year, as snakes are out and about in the great outdoors, the Department of Natural Resources gets many questions about Michigan’s snakes. Michigan is home to 17 different species of snakes, 16 of which are completely harmless to humans.

 

There are two that are very similar and often cause a stir when people encounter them. Eastern hog-nosed snakes, when threatened, puff up with air, flatten their necks and bodies and hiss loudly. (This has led to local names like “puff adder” or “hissing viper.”) If this act is unsuccessful, the snakes will writhe about, excrete a foul-smelling musk and then turn over with mouth agape and lie still, as though dead. Despite this intimidating behavior, hog-nosed snakes are harmless to humans.

 

The eastern massasauga rattlesnake, the only venomous species found in Michigan, is quite rare and protected as a species of special concern due to declining populations from habitat loss. As the name implies, the massasauga rattlesnake does have a segmented rattle on its tail. It should not be confused with the other harmless species of snake in Michigan that do not have segmented rattles but will also buzz their tails if approached or handled. Read more

Wildlife

ThermaCELL..a Great Gift For Father’s Day

Got skeeters?  Make ’em go away!

Bedford, MA- It’s not too late to shop for a Father’s Day gift, so quit “bugging” your dad, and go out and buy him a ThermaCELL mosquito repellent appliance.

ThermaCELL has a variety of perfect gift ideas ranging from $25-$40 that has kept millions of satisfied customers depending on their products in order to enjoy the outdoors.

ThermaCELL’s line up of mosquito repellent lanterns, backyard torch or the repellent appliance is sure to be the perfect gift for your dad whether he’s in the field hunting, on the water fishing or in the comfort of a lawn chair in his own yard.

The repellent in ThermaCELL is a synthetic copy of a naturally occurring insecticide found in certain types of chrysanthemum flowers. The repellent is virtually odor free and does not spook game. Read more

Fishing, General, Hunting, Wildlife

Geneticists Banking DNA to Ensure Future of African Animals

DALLAS — Dallas Safari Club (DSC) is continuing its financial support of a Texas A&M University effort to build a DNA repository of African game species. The growing bank of DNA samples can be used to track the genetic heritage and health of wildlife. DSC has awarded grants for this effort since 2011. “Biologists say this program is an insurance policy for the future of wildlife,” said Ben Carter, DSC executive director. “And it’s passionate, generous hunters, mainly from the U.S., who are making it go.” Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Poachers, Wildlife

How Many Animals Does HSUS “Care” For?

This from www.HumaneWatch.org

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The Humane Society of the United States relies on guile. When HSUS advertises to the public, it implies that it is a cat-and-dog group, one that will “rescue animals now.” Yet only 1 percent of its budget goes to pet shelters, and HSUS doesn’t run a single pet shelter despite having $200 million in assets.

HSUS’s deceptive attitude was on display after the group recently took part in a $15.75 million settlement of a racketeering lawsuit. HSUS told the public that donor money would not go to pay the settlement. Yet HSUS was denied liability insurance for the settlement—a fact it willfully omitted from its statements.

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife

Got Bugs?

Cool little bugger that changes color and is one of my dearest friends, because it feeds on bugs that feed on me.  It makes the craziest sound, too.  If you didn’t know it, you wouldn’t think it was any kind of frog by the sound. 

Took this pic tonight, while the critter was attached to the garage door.  The door went up and down a few times and the little frog’s suction-cup feet held on, no problem.  They’ll stick to an area directly below lights to partake in a nightly smorgasbord, as well.

Green Tree Frog

Green Tree Frog

Wildlife

Thermacell Torch Gives Illumination, Repels Bugs

GW:  Wouldn’t be without ThermaCELL.  These things really work!

Bedford, Mass. — ThermaCELL, manufacturer of the award-winning area insect repellent, is introducing the only flameless torch on the market that also serves as a mosquito repellent and a table lantern. Taking functionality to the next level, ThermaCELL has introduced a torch that provides ambient lighting with a flickering, flame-like effect. Providing a safe alternative to open flame torches, the ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent Flameless Torch also serves as a mosquito repelling device, utilizing patented technology with proven effectiveness. The torch can be transformed to a table-top lantern using the provided lantern base. This new product is great for warding off mosquitos and other biting insects from a larger area by using multiple torches simultaneously. Read more

General, Wildlife
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