Jeremy Payne, FOP Lodge 143 President, congratulates Investigator Bury on receipt of his award. (ODNR Division of Wildlife) Sometimes, it’s personal. So I am especially pleased that Ohio Wildlife Investigator Brian Bury, assigned to the Lake Erie Unit, has been name Wildlife Officer of the Year by Wildlife Officer Lodge 143, of the Fraternal Order…
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Hopes to reduce goat population by 90 percent While they’ve become a symbol of Olympic National Park, mountain goats are not native to the area.Rising mountain goat populations in and around Olympic National Park are putting pressure on native flora and fauna and threatening tourists, federal and Washington state land managers say. Now, officials have…
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In the field, stuff happens, and knowing how to cope can be the difference between a great trip and a miserable one. Plus, your tent should last many years, but only if you know how to keep it working properly. Your home away from home may be made of wispy nylon and slender aluminum poles,…
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(Michigan DNR)As black bears start to become active, the Michigan DNR advises property owners to be bear conscious. “The ideal situation is for a bear to walk past your property, not find a food reward and move along on its own,” said DNR wildlife communication coordinator Katie Keen. “That’s the best way to live with…
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Are you worried about buying your very first air rifle? This is very normal as an air rifle is not
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From simple carbs to detox diets, we bust four common food fables. Knock down nutrition myths, and you’ll eat better and live healthier.As the person responsible for preparing trail foods for a family of six, I need to know what’s good nutrition advice, and what’s nonsense. That way, when my husband grabs an energy drink…
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Getting outdoors to give thanks doesn’t have to mean dehydrated meals. Roasting poultry in the backcountry doesn’t have to be hard.For millennia before we invented the crock pot, we humans have had another way to slow cook food: bury it. With a shovel, plenty of hot coals and some patience you can turn any piece…
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Get ready for your AT thru-hike with this gear checklist from expert thru-hiker Liz “Snorkel” Thomas. Snowstorms, weeks of rain, humid mid-Atlantic summers: Your gear goes through a lot on a thru-hike of the 2,181-mile Appalachian Trail. The rocky, rugged path has more elevation gain than any of the other long trails, and thru hikers’…
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Want better turkey hunting? Buy the most realistic decoys you can afford and watch how the longbeards commit better.I hear a lot of turkey hunters complain that they never have the kind of experience where a gobbler struts into their decoys and puts on an outdoor-television-worthy show. To be honest, I didn’t have much of…
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Skip the spendy pet treats and make your own. But careful: You might end up eating them yourself. Your dog’s not picky, but that doesn’t mean he or she doesn’t deserve the best. Just as you want to know what goes into the food you eat, it’s good to be in the know for your…
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