The New York Times covered the Lake George outhouse races this year. Teams of five (two pullers, two pushers, and a sitter) compete in drag races across the frozen lake, hauling outhouses sitting on skis. Sounds like something I could get into. I guess I’ll just keep the outhouse in my apartment during the off [...]
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February 8th, 2011
The “Deal”, Part II: The Only Provisions To Alter Experimental Wolf Populations
Please refer to “The ‘Deal’, Part I: Judge Molloy Cannot Destroy Law” Judge Donald Molloy, a federal district judge operating out of Missoula, Montana, has indicated he wants to consider dissolving the classification of “nonessential experimental” the populations of gray wolves in the Northern Rockies, as per the Endangered Species Act (ESA), claiming that under [...]
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365 Marathons in 365 Days
A Belgian athlete has set a world record completing 365 marathons 365 days in a row. The 49-year-old averaged about 4 hours per marathon with his best time coming in at 2 hours and 56 minutes. He must have had other errands to run that day and wanted to get done early. He ran across [...]
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More Big Wave Skiing
Proving once again that McConkey was ages ahead of his time even when goofing around (when he was towed behind a snowmobile while wearing water skis), this big wave skiing thing is starting to catch on. By ‘catch on’ I mean that at least two people have done it now. Chuck Patterson was towed into [...]
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Jeff Bates Melanoma Foundation
Friend of The Goat Jeff Bates has cancer. He battled melanoma into remission several years ago, and now it’s back for another fight. Jeff is one of us, only cooler because he’s already beat cancer once. And what have the rest of us beaten? Not much, maybe some nachos and beer. MAYBE.
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February 8th, 2011
It’s Not Just About Delisting Wolves
This is more of a reminder than anything to all those seeking to get control of the gray wolf populations in any of the states feeling the urgency to do so. There is more to this issue than simply “getting the wolf delisted”. It’s about getting control over the wolf population at the same time. [...]
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A Covey Of Cougars?
Mountain lions being the solitary creatures they are, makes these photos taken from a trail camera all the more interesting. Tom Remington Related ArticlesHere Come Da Bull – Dere Go Da Bull (1)“What? Are You Looking At Me?” (0)Bobcat Calculates Next More, Driven By Hunger No Doubt (0)More Action At “The Hangout” (1)Trail Camera Picks [...]
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Calico Buck
I don’t have much information on this photo and deer. The email I received said the deer was taken in Wisconsin and Cabela’s offered $13,000 to the hunter. Perhaps readers have more information. Related ArticlesFrustrations Expressed Over Wolf Politics In Western Great Lakes Region (1)Hillside Buck (6)Gray Wolves’ Wildlife Destruction Spreads (13)Wild Turkeys All In [...]
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Outdoors TV Review – The Crossbow Question
One of the programs I watch from time to time on the Pursuit Channel is Backland Experiences. Hosted by Scott Anderson, I generally enjoy the program because it isn’t particularly over-hyped, and the sponsors’ products don’t dominate each episode. Oh, they’re there, of course, because they have to be, but they’re mostly kept to the background [...]
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A dv Product Spotlight – Kiwi Camp Dry
By Jerry Long, February 7, 2011 In this dv’s product spotlight I take a look at Kiwi’s Camp Dry products. Outside Hub Media recently provided me with Kiwi’s Camp Dry Performance Fabric Protector and Heavy Duty Water Repellant for this product spotlight. I am no stranger to the Heavy Duty Water Repellant silicone-based formula. [...]
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Sumo Suit Snowboarding
I wonder if those things are warm. I’ve also often wondered why no one bothered wearing a sumo suit at the ski hill before…I guess getting on chairlifts would be tough.
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Ice Fishers in Minnesota Hook Scuba Diver
Proving once again that ice fishing is at least as fun as ice climbing, two anglers in Minnesota thought they’d landed the fish of a lifetime until a human arm came up through the ice. They panicked for a few moments, unsure what to do.
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February 7th, 2011
Writer’s Block Monday
So, if I can’t come up with decent content for today, does it count if I use a sweet and fluffy kitty picture? I don’t know why, but I’m just short on stuff to write today. It’s not that there’s nothing going on in the world of wild hogs, hunting, lead ammo controversy, or other [...]
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1/21 A.M. Deer Hunt
This is going to be a long post, but trust me…well worth it. Dad and I spent all night Thursday debating where to go for his last morning sit with me on Friday before he had to travel back to North Carolina. I finally chose a huge red oak that is perched on top of [...]
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64-Year-Old Kayaks Across Atlantic
Aleksander Doba of Poland has completed what is considered the longest ever solo kayaking trip across the Atlantic. He left Africa and paddled to Brazil in 98 days and 20 hours. On the way he battled uncooperative currents, 20-foot waves and a broken desalination unit that forced him to rely on rainwater for drinking water. [...]
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Beaver & Mole Trapping Using Facebook And Online Marketing Podcasts
Got a Big Week Ahead on Wpn Podcasts This Week SitesByRobb.Com Presents The Wildlife Pro Network Podcast Mighty Mole Trappers Night 2011 One of the greatest threads on T-Man is the title for this podcast with one of the finest leaders in our industry Steve Albano with Trapline Products. In addition to making some of [...]
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North Carolina Trappers Education Class
Got this is in an email yesterday from my NC State contacts of yesteryear in Raleigh, but I attended this trapping seminar several years back and wanted to post the information because I know a large chunk of my readers are carryovers from my North Carolina residence days. There will be a Trappers’ Ed class [...]
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Crash Reel: Out of the Shadows
A punishing crash reel from Dendrite Studios’ Out of the Shadows. It’s nice to be reminded that these insanely good skiers are humans who occasionally fall down as well.
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February 7th, 2011
Future course of the right to arms
The Cato Institute sponsored a discussion between Alan Gura, Nelson Lund, Dennis Henigan, and Alan Morrison on the subject. Video is here….
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Brady Campaign protests — only when press shows up
Story here. Or of course the story could be the other way around.– the media only shows up when given advance notice of a protest. While working as an agency attorney in DC, at lunch I heard others describing a…
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ISE Sportsmen’s Show Coming To Phoenix
An awesome show every year. I dare you to try and fit everything in, in one day! ~DesertRat Phoenix Feb 24 – 27, 2011 (Thursday to Sunday) HOURS: Thursday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm TICKETS $15.00 Adult [...]
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Jason Becker world class guitarist communicates with his “Vocal Eyes Communication system”
Since I’m also always looking to post information to help others in need, especially hunters and being the metal head that I am, I thought I would share some interesting info I came across about a world class guitarist named Jason Becker. Jason’s success was hampered by his then-diagnosed amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) [...]
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Long gun reporting requirement delayed
Article here. The WashPo of course spins it as “White House budget officials dealt federal firearms investigators a setback Friday…” Yep, those pro-gun cowboys in the Obama Administration……
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News From AZSFW
I encourage everyone to visit their website and joing their mailing list. This group has a lot going on. ~DesertRat Dear Arizona Sportsmen and Women, As we begin the 2011 New Year, we all have expectations of and hopes for what the future will bring in our personal, business and volunteer lives. Many of you [...]
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Mountaintop Coal Mining in West Virginia
VBS TV is running a feature on mountaintop coal mining in West Virginia. The practice basically involves leveling mountains, removing one layer or rock, then a layer of coal, then another layer or rock, then coal. It’s nice because we don’t have to send people underground to die in collapsed mines, and it’s bad because, [...]
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First Review of the New Baserri Field Gun
Priced at $2,395, the Mari HR field gun from Baserri seems to deliver on the new company’s promise of providing quality shotguns at a value. Shotgun Life writer, Noe Roland, tested the Mari HR through rigorous clays shooting. Compared to the “usual suspects” in this category, the Mari HR returned a stunning performance. Find out [...]
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Hate Email: Not Everyone Likes My Free Wildlife Control Instructional Podcasts
Hate Email: Not Everyone Likes My Free Wildlife Control Instructional Podcasts Meet Robb Russell, Founder: The Wildlife Pro Network Learning, Educating & Sharing With The Nuisance Wildlife Control Industry Not everyone likes my wildlife control instructional podcasts. Check out what this raccoon has to say about my how to remove nuisance raccoon from chimneys podcast [...]
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Flight Plans in the Grand Canyon
A long-called-for plan requesting fewer tourist helicopter flights over the Grand Canyon is a mixed bag for hikers. While the Feds agreed to outlaw flight tours an hour after sunset and an hour before sunrise (that’s good), they’re going to route flights away from popular tourist spots to more remote areas of the canyon (that’s [...]
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The Nonessential Status of Wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountain Introduction
Posted by Tom Remington on February 6, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Guest blog by Barry Coe See also “The “Deal”, Part I: Judge Molloy Cannot Destroy Law” It seems yet again we find ourselves faced with the rewriting of fact and claimed science in the wolf issue. The people who make their living from perpetuating the madness of this issue have once again found a new [...]
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