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Author :: Peter Jaeckle  |
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| Article Title :: Wild Boar - Good for environment? |
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Environmental Benefits of Wild Boar in California
Let's face it: Wild pigs all over the world have a bad
reputation not only for being mean but also for the considerable
damage they can afflict on protected cash crops and the land in
general. After all, even a small herd of wild pigs can root up
entire crop fields in one night and plow grasslands and
hillsides in search of roots and tubers. Small mud holes become
huge pig wallows and well watered fields new mud holes.
Yet in the Californian oak lands, there is a beneficial side to
all this rooting in the Oak lands that ring the Central Valley.
Careful observation of grassy areas rooted up by wild pigs shows
that native perennial grasses a (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Mark Petersen |
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| Article Title :: Archery Shooting - Five Key Components for Accuracy! |
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There are five key components for accurate archery shooting.
The first thing you want to do to maintain accurate archery
shooting is to periodically check your bow for proper tuning and
your arrows for proper flight. You also want to make sure you
number your arrows, so if one of your arrows is consistently out
of your normal grouping you can easily determine if it is the
same arrow every time. You don't necessarily have to toss the
arrow away because you might just be able to tune it and get it
to fly true again.
Concentration is another key component to accurate archery
shooting. To build up your concentration, shoot just a few
arrows (five or less) at each practice session. You will (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Phil Winter |
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| Article Title :: It's Mating Season for the Great Horned Owls |
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...And other interesting facts.
The great horned owl is the first wild bird to start the mating
cycle for the new year. Now (early January) is the middle of a
mating season that starts in mid-December and peaks in
mid-January (in the southeastern US). Listen for four to seven
hoots, like "hoo, hoo-hoo, HOO, HOO." Or, if you hear or see
frantic activity of crows, chances are, they are after a great
horned owl.
Great horned owls have an amazing habitat, ranging from Mexico,
through out the U.S, Canada and Alaska. You'll find them in
forests, deserts, swamps, and even city parks, from time to time.
The great horned owl is aptly named - it's huge, measuring up to
25 inches high with an impre (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Fred Coolridge |
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| Article Title :: The Pinnacle of Sport Fishing: The Thrill of Bonefishing in
Great Exuma, Bahamas |
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When you think about the islands in the Bahamas, you most
certainly picture white sand beaches, sparkling azure waters and
friendly smiling faces. Without a doubt, Bahamas is home to
beautiful scenery and warm islanders, but this Caribbean getaway
is also the chosen destination of avid bonefishers from all over
the world. For your next trip to the sun, consider visiting the
island of Great Exuma Bahamas and partake in the exciting sport
of bonefishing.
Whether you are a seasoned pro or an amateur fisher, bonefishing
is a popular sport that appeals to all individuals. Bonefishing
is one of the most esteemed forms of sport fishing in the world.
Bonefish are actually found throughout the Car (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Jacob Minett |
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| Article Title :: Ranching with Wildblue |
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All across the country are working ranches where you will find
cattle being herded, horses broken, fences mended, and a lot of
hard labor going on. Many of these working ranches are in
desolate locations with expansive land. This western lifestyle
is not only something that some people enjoy, but also something
necessary for the rest of us. Thanks to the cattle ranchers, we
have T-bones steaks to enjoy, horses to ride, and more. However,
many ranches are so isolated that making connection to the rest
of the world is difficult.
Obviously, a rancher needs to be able to contact labor, family,
friends, veterinarians, suppliers, emergency services, and more.
However, because of the isolated are (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Bill Hirst |
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| Article Title :: Meteorite Hunting |
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Did you ever go on a strange vacation? Well this one is out of
this world. When you come to Truth or Consequences to see the
new space station that will launch tourists into space, do a
little walking to find space junk...meteorites on our ranch.
Hunting for meteorites does not have to be a bone chilling
adventure to the Antarctic where the temperature is 50 below
zero F and 50 mile per hour winds. Meteors enter the earth
atmosphere everywhere. They impact everywhere. The trick in
finding them is to look where they have had a good chance of
impacting or where they have been concentrated by natural forces
of the earth and HAVE NOT BEEN DESTROYED BY WEATHERING. This
means deserts are a good p (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Marc Entz |
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| Article Title :: Fishing Adventures in Canada |
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If you would like to experience real adventure in fishing, then
Canada is the perfect location for you. Canada has a wide area
of rivers, ponds, freshwater lakes, saltwater and streams.
Freshwater and saltwater fishing are the favorite pastimes of
Canadians and tourists. Fish in Canada including wildlife are
very abundant. Canada offers a lot of first-class fishing trips
that will make the most out of your time and money.
Canada has the ideal water where the fish are abundant. There
are also plenty of shops and establishments that sell fishing
gear and tools for fishing. Fishing in Canada is divided in two
groups. That is the Lake Water Fishing and the Salt Water
Fishing. The two groups (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Marc Entz |
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| Article Title :: Alaska Salmon Fishing Tips |
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Alaska is known as one of the most bountiful areas with salmon,
and is ideal for fishing trips.
This is because of extreme tides along the West Coast and the
gush of ocean currents that create an environment ideal for the
breeding of thousands of baitfish.
It is also known as one of the best places to go if one wants to
fish for giant King Salmon, the largest specie of salmon fish.
The best way to catch these giant salmon (in saltwater) is
through trolling or by angling a baited line drawn into the
water.
Fishing for giant King Salmon can be a year round activity
(especially in Seward).
The most sought-after species of salmon are the following:
1. The King Salmon (Chinook) are the l (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Stuart Edwards |
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| Article Title :: Picking a Tent |
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Picking a Tent
For a successful and happy camping trip it is essential to have
the correct equipment. Campers need to be prepared for rapidly
changing weather conditions...even in summer!! You must have
camping kit that can cope with these conditions, which will
ensure your trip goes as smoothly as possible. On this site we
offer some advice on what to look for.
Tents come in all different sizes and styles, ranging from a one
person model designed to neatly fit into a rucksack, for
lightweight camping, to an eight berth frame tent, which could
be used for a family holiday. In between there are numerous
different kinds of tents made in lightweight nylon or polyester
that can be fit (read full article) |
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| Category :: Outdoors Articles |
Author :: Mark Petersen |
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| Article Title :: Coyote Hunting - A Beginner's Guide for Successfully Calling
Coyotes! |
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Coyote hunting is quickly becoming a popular pastime for hunters
all across North America largely due to the sheer excitement it
has to offer. There are few things that can get my adrenaline
flowing faster than seeing a coyote rapidly closing on my
position in response to the desperate pleas of my distress call.
My goal here is to provide you with some basic strategies that
can quickly get you up to speed on the basics of coyote calling,
and help you experience the joy of calling coyotes. The tips and
strategies I will discuss will be listed in order of importance
to your success at calling coyotes.
The first and most important item that is crucial to your
success at calling coyotes is sco (read full article) |
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