Wednesday, June 10, 2009
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Birding
The theme for the newest environmental challenge from Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Celebrate Urban Birds project is Funky Nests in Funky Places. For the challenge, participants may take photos, do a painting, write a story or shoot a video showing a bird's nest built in some out-of-the-way or out-of-this-world place and possibly win prizes.
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Blog News
When Tammy Sapp was a kid, all it took was the threat of housework to have her dashing outside in search of backyard adventure. Today, parents have a wonderful new resource to introduce their children to the outdoors. Outdoor expert and blogger Jodi Valenta shares her tips to help connect kids to nature.
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Boating
Recreational boaters looking for a marina facility or convenient boat launch ramp can request the newly updated Ohio Boating Areas map and guide from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft.
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Events
A park known to many as the "Grand Canyon of Texas" celebrates 75 years as a popular Panhandle travel destination near Amarillo, with special events and activities scheduled for the weekend of July 4-5.
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Visitors can step back in time to the pre-1840s during Ouabache State Park's Rendezvous on the Ouabache held in Indiana, June 19 & 20.
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Visitors are invited to join an ecology hike at Stage's Pond State Nature Preserve, Sunday, June 14 in Ohio's Pickaway County.
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View the night sky from the beach of Indiana Dunes State Park at the annual Singing Sands Star Show, June 20. Equipment for deep space viewing will be provided by members of the Calumet Astronomical Society, who will attend to share their expertise and passion for star gazing.
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The Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort is hosting several professional development workshops in June for educators. These classes are ideal for scout, youth and home school educators.
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West Virginia Day, Saturday, June 20, brings a variety of special programs to West Virginia State Parks and Forests. To celebrate the Mountain State's birthday, many programs are free of charge and all are open to the public to attend.
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Father's Day Gifts
This Father's Day, surprise dad with a Hautman wildlife art area rug or one featuring his favorite camo pattern. Or select other outdoor-themed decorating items such as lamps, blinds, pillows and more.
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This Father's Day, surprise dad with the good stuff from the Texas Trophy Hunters Association. TTHA merchandise ranges from shirts and BBQ aprons to watches and knives.
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Fishing
Two big bass taken on back-to-back casts into Lake Maumelle grass sealed the deal June 6 for Paula Alexander in the Academy Sports + Outdoors Women's Bassmaster Tour event on Lake Maumelle.
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Shore fishing offers lots of opportunities for anglers, whether it's from shore or manmade structures such as piers. The good news is shore fishing is available to almost everyone and because there's no boat to own or rent, it's not a budget killer.
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Despite the sluggish economy and cut backs in consumer spending, there are strong indications that recreational angling remains one of the largest outdoor recreational activities in the nation as well as one of the most solid industries in the United States.
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Despite the sluggish economy and cut backs in consumer spending, there are strong indications that recreational angling remains one of the largest outdoor recreational activities in the nation as well as one of the most solid industries in the United States.
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Pam Martin-Wells of Bainbridge, Ga., isn't counting any chickens before they hatch. She isn't even counting eggs, although she's still leading the race to the 2010 Bassmaster Classic through the Toyota Tundra Women's Bassmaster Tour Angler of the Year competition.
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Gardening
Bring an exotic touch to your patio, deck or yard by making a small water garden in a tub. Use a plastic or glazed ceramic container or a plastic-lined, wooden half-barrel as the container, and add plants to create a picturesque wildlife haven.
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Gear
Leupold Introduces New Northfork Binocular Line Leupold has combined premium features and advanced optical performance with a sleek, single-hinge design in its newest line of binoculars, the Northfork Series.
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Industry News
Beretta USA is the proud recipient of the prestigious 2009 NRA Golden Bullseye Award for "Shotgun of the Year" from American Hunter Magazine for the SV10 Perennia over/under shotgun.
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CamoSpace, the outdoor oriented social networking site announces it has recently exceeded 35,000 active members, with more than 20 million page views so far this year. The Outdoor Enthusiast Online Social Networking Site has quickly become the online home for some of the biggest names in the outdoor industry, including Mark and Terry Drury, Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo, Lee and Tiffany, Michael Waddel, and others.
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After pouring through hundreds of submissions, "Outdoors Magazine" is proud to announce that the "Cover Girl" photo adorning the July issue is Kandi Kinski with her massive whitetail buck.
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Politcal News
U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) has been named the new Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Rural Revitalization, Conservation, Forestry, and Credit, allowing her to strengthen her role as an advocate for agricultural producers and rural Americans.
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Shooting
Five new shell bags from Kolpin solve the problem of transporting and organizing shot shells and accessories for a day of trap, skeet or sporting clays.
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If you've been promising yourself to learn how to shoot, live up to your expectations by finding one of NRA's Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinics near you.
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Caitlin Connor (Winnfield, La.) took home her first ever ISSF World Cup medal June 7 when she claimed the silver in the Women's Skeet event in Minsk, Belarus.
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Special Offers
Hi Mountain Seasonings has joined the popular social networking site, Facebook. To celebrate, Hi Mountain will be giving away FREE Jerky kits to the first 20 Facebook fans who send in photos with a short description or recipe.
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Survival
Anyone can become a victim of a tornado, hurricane, earthquake or other disaster. Barring any serious physical injuries, the main problems are dealing with your family's safety, comfort and psychological well being if you're forced to evacuate your home and become an urban camper. While we can't prevent these disasters from happening, the following tips can help you prepare for the worst.
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Women Who Inspire
Not only has Brenda Potts of Illinois launched an amazing career as a hunter and marketing communications specialist, she has gathered a legion of supporters through her books, magazine columns and as co-host of SHE's Beyond the Lodge TV show, which airs on the Outdoor Channel. While she was enjoying these achievements life dealt Brenda a serious blow, a diagnosis of breast cancer. No stranger to hard work, Brenda summoned all her energy, courage and inner strength to fight it. Get the details of Brenda's journey through recovery and how she's using her experiences to lift up other women. This is one story every woman should read.
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Youth Education
Parents and kids age 15 and under won't want to miss the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's ninth annual free Cherokee Kid's Camp slated for June 20 at the Cherokee Wildlife Management Area in northeast Oklahoma.
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BUGLING BELL PEPPERS

From Hi Mountain Seasonings

* 2 lbs. elk hamburger, browned
* 6 to 8 bell peppers
* 1 c. cooked rice
* 1 can tomato sauce
* 1 pound grated mozzarella cheese
* 1 chopped onion seasoned with 1/2 t. each of
* Hi Mountain Cajun Campfire
* Hi Mountain Elk Steak Seasoning
* Fresh ground pepper
* White Pepper
* Garlic Powder & fresh garlic
* Garlic Pepper

Cut tops off of peppers, clean and boil for about 5 minutes. Drain and place in a baking dish. Add to your hamburger; 1 cup cooked rice, seasoned onion, fresh chives, parsley and basil to taste. Mix together. Place 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese in bottom of each bell pepper then add 1/2 cup of meat mixture. Repeat with cheese and meat. When the pepper is full, sprinkle with cheese. Pour tomato sauce over them and sprinkle parsley. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour in a covered baking dish.

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