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May 27, 2009 Lightning On The Skeet Field-10byFrom Colorado's Greely Tribune: "A Loveland man suffered serious injuries when he was hit by lightning Monday afternoon while skeet shooting east of Lucerne. Josh Renuch, 32, was one of two men injured in the incident shortly after 2 p.m. Monday, said Margie Martinez, spokeswoman for the Weld County Sheriff’s Office. She identified the other man as Brent Kuehne, 32, of Greeley. [ Read Full Post ]May 26, 2009 Dog's Best Friend-7byIt’s probably been at least 40 years or longer since the recommended treatment for poisonous snakebites in the Official Boy Scout Handbook included instructions on sucking the venom from the victim’s wound. These days the general medical advice for snakebite is to transport the victim to the nearest medical facility for professional treatment. [ Read Full Post ]May 21, 2009 Texas Okays Crossbows-6byTexas has become the third major deer-hunting state to approve the use of crossbows during archery-only deer-hunting seasons this year. On Monday, May 18, the Texas state legislature sent HB 968, which is slated to become effective with the October 2009 early archery season, to Gov. Rick Perry. The governor, a longtime archer and bowhunter, has indicated he intends to sign the measure. [ Read Full Post ]May 17, 2009 "Oh Deer!"-7byMotor vehicle accidents involving deer are commonplace in certain regions of the country. Usually it’s a simple front bumper and grill affair—and a $2,000 (or more) deductible. But an incident involving a minvan and a deer in Connecticut this week has to be one of the wildest we’ve ever run across. [ Read Full Post ]May 14, 2009 Norman The Nutria-13byTalk about delicious irony. What are the odds of finding a story about two species of vermin--tort lawyers and nutria--where both play an integral role in the tale? You can’t make this stuff up. Meet Norman Nutria (the swamp rat), and Anthony Fontana (the lawyer). [ Read Full Post ]May 7, 2009 Iguana Hunting-5byNewshound readers may know the temperate locales of South Florida for the great outdoor activities, boating and game-fishing opportunities that abound there. In addition to unique reptile species like alligators and popular saltwater dwellers like bonefish and tarpon, the region is also home to a growing number of non-native, introduced species that can thrive in the warm and wet climate. [ Read Full Post ]May 5, 2009 Soooo...A Deer Walks Into a Bar-5byThursday was an unusually pleasant early spring day in Wadena County, Minnesota. In fact, it was so warm that both the front and rear doors of Sebeka Liquors, a downtown package store and bar, were propped wide open. The open rear entrance to the drinking establishment proved too tempting for a lone deer that happened to be taking a leisurely stroll through town. Either that, or it was the particular song playing on the Wurlitzer at the time or the unmistakable scent of fermented barley and hops that came wafting out in the breeze. Whatever the case, the curious ungulate decided to investigate the premises. [ Read Full Post ]May 3, 2009 Hunting Morel Mushrooms-1byIt’s the time of the year when Americans in many regions of the country put on their hiking boots for the first time since the fall and head to the woods in search of a favorite wild delicacy, the morel mushroom. Breaded, battered and deep-fried, or lightly seasoned and tossed in a frypan with butter or bacon, wild mushrooms are a meal savored by outdoors-folks like none other. [ Read Full Post ] |
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