Okay…I confess. At least once during the past several days I have stopped by the Ohio DNR web site to look at their Falcon Cam. I’m not exactly sure why I do it…other than I think it’s sort of neat to get a live view of nature most humans never get the opportunity to see…especially [...]
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Most of us sportsmen are keenly aware of the benefits of doing a controlled burn in the spring to re-invigorate vegetative growth aiding all of nature. From prairie grasses, to song birds, to game animals like deer and pheasant…there’s no disputing how burning as part of a total wildlife management plan is a good thing for all of [...]
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Listen in iTunes Download mp3 file 20.5mb (22:20 minutes) http://sportsmansblogpodcast.com/rss2.aspx Today’s special guest is Alex Rutledge, noted turkey hunting expert and pro staffer for Hunter’s Specialties. Alex explains his philosophy on turkey hunting when the conditions experienced are less than favorable. Imagine yourself setting the alarm clock for 4am only to awake to wind [...]
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Question. Name the sport now considered number one for eye injuries. Answer…is it: a) Basketballb) Racquet ballc) Squashd) FishingThere you have it…I made it simple for you by making it multiple choice. I’ll give you a hint…up until recently, this sport trailed the other three sports in terms of emergency room visits due to [...]
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Listen in iTunes Download mp3 file 32.7mb (35:50 minutes) http://sportsmansblogpodcast.com/rss2.aspx Today’s special guest is Ron Spinosa of the Minnesota Mycological Society. Ron joins me with some helpful hints and tips on bringing that elusive morel mushroom from the woods to the table. In many areas of the country it is either prime time right now [...]
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Hey guys…a quick glance at the calendar shows that Mother’s Day is only about three weeks away. Got any great ideas this year besides the usual boring arrangement of flowers or perfume? Looking for something a bit out of the ordinary? How about a stylish (and did I mention PINK) new tackle-box. Yup, that’s right…why [...]
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Don’t you absolutely hate it when someone chooses to speak on your behalf and their message is…well, to state it nicely…a bunch of crap. Seriously, when this person or group spouts off claiming they have your best interests in mind only to later learn they have an underlying (and selfish) reason to be your mouthpiece that [...]
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Today, and in the days following the massacre at Virginia Tech, we pause to reflect on the incident while keeping the victims, their families and all those personally affected in our prayers. No doubt this tragedy will evolve from today’s horror and disgust to eventually a call for action to satiate the need to do [...]
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Listen in iTunes Download mp3 file 27.5mb (30.1 minutes) http://sportsmansblogpodcast.com/rss2.aspx Join me as I interview Pete Fischer of Fischer’s Kennels on the timely topic of picking out a new hunting dog and doing it the correct way. Pete offers some great advice you’ll want to consider no matter what breed of hunting companion [...]
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Okay, I will be the first to admit…what I am talking about today has absolutely nothing to do with being a sportsman. Instead, I came across this nifty web site the other day and thought some of you might find it interesting. Especially true if you’re a blogger or business owner who has a web [...]
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