Iowa woman is obsessed with deer hunting
February 29, 2008
A southeast Iowa woman quit her job as an airline flight attendant to pursue her deer hunting hobby and now hosts a nationally-broadcast hunting TV show.Thirty-two-year-old Tiffany Lakosky lives on 800 acres in rural Henry County, south of Mount Pleasant, and says her husband of five years convinced her to try bow hunting when they were still dating.
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Bald Eagle Removed From the Federal Endangered Species List
February 28, 2008
On June 9, 2007 the Federal Register announced the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) removal of the Bald Eagle from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife, which will become effective August 8, 2007.
House approves deer baiting bill
February 27, 2008
Shooting deer over bait would be legal under a bill passed Thursday by the Mississippi House of Representatives.
By a vote of 74-47, the House approved H.B. 1089 that would allow “the hunting of deer over grain or other supplemental food during any deer hunting season if the food is placed in a feeder that keeps the food covered or protected from the direct elements of weather and the feeder is located only upon private property.”
Among the dissenters speaking against the bill was Rep. John Mayo (D-Clarksdale).
“We just passed a bill to allow hunters to build a trough, cover it with a roof to protect it from the elements, and shoot deer that come up to feed from it,” Mayo said in an e-mail to The Clarion-Ledger. “That is exactly the way I phrased a question. The bill passed 74-47. …I was on the losing side — along with the deer.
“Why not just tie your cow up to a feed bucket and shoot it? Where’s the sport?”
H.B. 1089 now goes to the Senate for consideration.
Mississippi’s Senators must first consider its own version of a baiting bill, S.B. 2290. It is very similar to H.B. 1089, except that is also requires a $50 permit to hunt over bait.
The 2007 Legislature had passed a bill and Gov. Haley Barbour signed it, giving the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks the authority to allow baiting. The Commission had not taken any action on the issue, and now it may not have to.
Mississippi sportsmen are divided over baiting, and thousands have done so illegally in growing numbers in recent years.
“I hope the Senate gets on board with this bill and finally makes it legal,” said Paul Jackson of Hattiesburg. “So many people are already baiting, it would finally give all of us a chance to catchup.”
By Bobby Cleveland • bcleveland@clarionledger.com
Welcome to Connecticut’s Online Sportsmen Licensing System
February 25, 2008
From this site, you can purchase Connecticut hunting, trapping and fishing licenses, as well as all required deer, turkey, and migratory bird permits and stamps. For more information about how to use this site, visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.To buy licenses and permits online, you will have to register for a Connecticut Conservation ID. A Connecticut Conservation ID is a unique number that is assigned to you for the online purchase of all hunting and fishing licenses, permits and tags. In the future, you will also use this number when you purchase licenses or permits at town clerks and sporting goods stores.
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Thrill killers alarm wardens
February 24, 2008
Editors comment from Connecticut Hunting Today:
This just sickens me to know end and people like this should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. There is no reason what so ever for animal cruelty. What these three teenagers received for punishment does not any where come close to paying for what they did.
Suspects say boredom drives them to commit criminal acts against wildlife
Authorities often learn about it from landowners who hear shooting at night and find deer carcasses in their fields the next day.
One case came to light when a bloody deer heart was discovered in a girl’s high school locker. And some incidents are solved when conservation wardens catch the criminals red-handed – shooting from roads with the help of spotlights and headlights, then leaving the wounded and dying animals behind.
Conservation wardens call it “thrill killing” of animals, and it appears to be a growing problem throughout Wisconsin, said Chief Warden Randy Stark.
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Martinsville fourth grader tells of hunting experience and first deer
February 23, 2008
MARTINSVILLE
Cameron Vanderzeyde is the 10-year old son of Cary and Michele Vanderzeyde and a 4-grader at Centerton Elementary School in Martinsville. He is an excellent student who loves sports and hunting. The hunting is a family tradition going back to his grandfather, Peter Vanderzeyde from LaGrange. This is the story of Cameron’s big buck, told in his own words.
Opening day of Indiana’s gun season for deer this year was a day I have looked forward to for a long time. I turned 10 years old this year and my Dad always told me that’s when I could be a hunter, not just a spectator. I got to go along on many hunts during my short life and watch while all the grown ups did all the hunting. Opening day for hunting season has always been exciting over the years but this year is extra special because its my first time to actually participate in the hunt.
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Panel looks to prevent spread of Lyme disease
February 23, 2008
In preparation for the upcoming tick season, the New Canaan Deer Committee is hosting a panel discussion on March 13. The health awareness education presentation will also include a question and answer session.
Master Gardener, licensed horticulturist and New Canaan resident Rick Stecker will deliver the main presentation on the deer tick life cycle, the role of whitetail deer in the spread of Lyme disease, and deer tick management options. Dr. David Reed, New Canaan’s medical director, will also speak.
The talk is intended for those who garden or participate in other outdoor activities, according to a press release, as well as those whose children who spend time outdoors.
Information from the Town Health Department, as well as from other agencies involved with Lyme disease, will also be available.
The venue is yet to be determined.
Fix Wavy Vanes Without Refletching
February 23, 2008
Fix Wavy Vanes Without Refletching
Plastic vanes are great, but one of their drawbacks is the tendency become wavy if the fletchings are coming in contact with your rest, or if you shoot through your target. While it’s good to know if your fletchings are coming in contact with your rest, it’s also a pain to have to refletch every time you get a wavy vane.
Believe it or not, these wavy vanes often can be straightened with a hot hair dryer. Put a hair dryer on its hottest setting and heat up your wavy vanes. Often they will straighten up in the hot air and be good as new.
Tip courtesy of Buckmasters:
Farmington River Fishing Regulation Changes
February 22, 2008
DEP To Hold Series
Of Informational Meetings On
Farmington River Fishing Regulation Changes
The DEP will be holding a series of three informational meetings during late February and early March. The DEP has been asked to consider making changes to the trout fishing regulations on the Farmington River and seeks input from the public about these possible changes. Changes under consideration include: increases or decreases in the size of catch-and-release areas, possible reduction in length limits and changes in the daily bag limits for trout in some areas. There are several options under consideration. The details of these options will be presented at the meeting. The public is invited to share their opinions about these changes. Any individual that signs up, prior to the beginning of the meeting, will be given a three-minute period to express their thoughts and opinions. We seek input from any Farmington River angler and would welcome any ideas regarding possible improvements to this fishery.
The informational meetings are scheduled for:
| February 21(Thursday) | At the DEP-Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area Office in Burlington from 6:30-8:30 pm. The Sessions Woods Office is located on Route 69 about 3.5 miles south of Route 4. |
| February 26(Tuesday) | At the New Hartford Town Hall in the Senior Center/Meeting Room on the third floor from 6:30-8:30pm. The New Hartford Town Hall is located on Route 44 in the center of New Hartford. |
| March 4(Tuesday) | Location to be determined. |
For more information concerning the regulation proposals and the informational meetings, please contact Neal Hagstrom at DEP’s Eastern District Headquarters (860-295-9523). Information on the meetings and the regulation proposals outline can also be found from the “Calendar of Events” section of the DEP web site www.ct.gov/dep/calendar. The location of the third (March 4) meeting will also be posted once the location is finalized.
Another Cabela’s comes to the Northeast
February 21, 2008
CABELA’S TO HIRE UP TO 250 EMPLOYEES FOR
SCARBOROUGH, MAINE, DESTINATION RETAIL STORE
Daniel Whitcher named store’s general manager
SCARBOROUGH, Maine (February 20, 2008) — Cabela’s®, the World ‘ s Foremost Outfitter® of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, has named Daniel Whitcher as general manager of its newest destination retail store in Scarborough, Maine. Currently under construction, the Cabela’s store is set to open in late spring of 2008. Millions of visitors could visit the store annually, making it one of the top tourist attractions in the state.
The 125,000-square-foot, large-format superstore is located at the Gateway at Scarborough , located on the Haigis Parkway at Exit 42 of the Maine Turnpike.
Whitcher is currently building his management team and this week has begun hiring as many as 250 associates from the surrounding area to staff the store. Cabela’s employees are known for their outdoor knowledge and expertise – and exceptional retail and customer service skills.
Many customers come to Cabela ‘ s for advice and assistance on what products best meet their outdoor needs. Cabela’s skilled specialists can outfit anglers, hunters and outdoors enthusiasts, making sure a customer’s recreational experience is the best it can be.
To learn about Cabela ‘ s or to apply for employment, visit www.Cabelas.com. Click on About Cabela ‘ s, Our Story/Careers,
Scarborough. All applications are submitted online.
General Manager Daniel Whitcher
Daniel Whitcher began his retail career in 1991 with Home Depot, where he served in senior management roles, including store manager in four locations. He joined Cabela’s in 2007 as senior hardlines manager in the company’s Hamburg , Pa. store.
Whitcher grew up in New Hampshire and is very familiar with the Northeast market. He was born in Littleton and grew up in the dairy town of Boscawan , where he was an avid hunter and fisherman in North Country .
“I have been the biggest fan of Cabela’s since I was a small boy,” said Whitcher. “It has been a dream of mine to bring the Cabela’s name and culture to the Northeast.” Whitcher resides in Scarborough .
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Attention media: To arrange an interview with Daniel Whitcher, media should contact Gail Shore at (952) 925-6102 or gshore@winternet.com or Ginger Sisco, (763) 544-0629, ginger.sisco@tela.com .
After a little internet searching, reading, and checking up on this stuff I found its a pretty well established product in Canada and hails from Quebec where they have this funny habit of speaking a lot of French. Thus the name, Jig-A-Loo, and the companys claim it derives from a saying they have up north, Ive got it! 
