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Posted Tuesday, March 23, at 10:01 AM It may still be a little cold outside but warmer temperatures are not far off. While taking a walk the other day I saw bluegills near the surface and thought it won't be long and I'll be panfishing. With all the snow cover we had this past winter we will see if the old tales are true about the more snow cover you have the better the mushroom hunting is...
We spend a lot of time outdoors, whether it's hunting, fishing, gathering wild eatable, cutting firewood or just working on our home. It's the simple things that give us the most enjoyment. It's great to get that big buck or catch your limit, but it's not always about that. It's about being outdoors relaxing, getting away from the everyday stresses of life and we are blessed here in Greene County to have many opportunities to get outdoors...
Outdoors Events Over the last month there has been several outdoor events that we have taken part in and enjoyed very much. A guided dove hunt at Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area for first time dove hunters was a great success. A light meal was served an orientation and safety talk was given by Property Manager Brad Feaster. The first time dove hunters took 83 doves. A good time was had by all. Thank You to all who participated...
In the last few weeks I thought I would tell you about some of the outdoor things that we have been doing in the last few weeks. My friend Kegan and I went on another trip to Redbird ORV area. We talked with Shawn about trail conditions and we saw the trail crew out on the trail system putting rock in some of the worst ruts and filling water holes. Also we hear that a better trail map will be available soon...
In the last few weeks, there has been several events for the outdoor enthusiast. Let's take a look at a list of these. A wildflower workshop at the Linton library, A wildflower walk at Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area, Camping at several places all over the County, Fishing all over the County, Frog gigging in several places around the County (some of these frogs had legs as big as small chicken legs), Bird Watching is an activity that is continuing to grow at Goose Pond. ...
There are many beautiful sights around Greene County. Let's take a look at some of these. Wildflowers at Goose Pond prairie areas like Penstemon stretching across GP9 or Day Lilies with their large orange flowers along road sides and Hemlock with its white flower and purple spotted stem and not to forget Daisy Fleabane with its small white daisies and Milkweed with its large flower cluster...
Many Thanks to the Men and Women serving in our military around the world for helping to preserve our freedom. I thought in this blog we would take a look at some of the things that my friends and family did over the holiday weekend. My friend Kegan and I started the weekend off by doing some catfishing on Black Creek. Fishing was a little slow that evening, but it was good to be outdoors...
There are many things to do in Greene County in the spring. Lets take a look at some of these. A couple of weeks ago we took a trip to Red Bird ORV area. We had a good time riding the trails. The person working the gate was friendly and helpful. However there is room for improvement on the trail system and map. ...
With a little warmer weather, fishing has picked up bluegills and crappies have been biting pretty good. If you like to use a fly rod for pan fish you can have a great time catching fish on a top water popper, not to mention a good meal. Turkey season is not far off, beginning on April 22nd and running thru May 10th. I have seen ole tom turkey out in full strut already, so it's time to get out and do some scouting to be ready for the season opener...
Well here we are, most of the hunting seasons are over. And those seasons that are still open will be over soon. While some had a very productive year, others did not. But it's not about the game you take it's about being outdoors. There was a short time when some were able to get out and do some Ice fishing, and those folks seemed to have done very well on bluegills...
Hunter Ethics There are many responsibilities that go with being an ethical hunter. Honesty. Buy a license. Know the game you will pursue. Know the weapon you will use to take and secure your game. Know how to deal with any game you take,Preparing the meat for the freezer or the table...
Outdoor Experiences Over the few weeks I have had some excellent outdoor experiences. A friend ask if I would like to go waterfowl hunting with him. I did and had a lot of fun hunting ducks and geese. I hadn't been waterfowl hunting in 34 years and on our first hunt I shot my limit of ducks and later In the week I shot my limit of geese and that's not because I'm a great wing shooter it's because I hunted with a guy that knows how and where to go. Thanks Dennis...
Hunting, Fishing, Birding or I had a comment asking what I thought about the ongoing discussion about Hunting, Fishing, Birding, Hiking or just plain enjoying the outdoors at Goose Pond Fish & wildlife Area. As for the naysayers, I don't believe the mosquitoes or snakes are any worse than they have ever been...
Well here we are - Fall Well here we are in the first part of fall. Some early hunting seasons are under way, fall fishing is ongoing, trees are beginning to change to there fall colors. Deer are beginning to move around more getting ready for the breeding season. I urge everyone to get out and experience our environment in this season of change...
Good to be back in Greene County After having an exciting trip to BWCAW, It's good to be home. Our trip to Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, is always fun but exhausting adventure. After arranging for our permit with the U.S.F.S. 8 months in advance. We met with our outfitter to get our canoes and live bait, then off to our entry point. ...
Busy times for this outdoorsman With our many outdoor pursuits late summer and early fall are always busy. Preparing for a wilderness adventure to BWCAW. (Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness). This is a trip we have been taking last few years and is a great time of fellowship and fishing...
Summer is winding down Well here we are summer is winding down. Some plant species are beginning to dry, a sure sign that Fall is on its way. With a some what shorter growing season some garden plants have not done as well. However we still had a nice crop of tomatoes , cucumbers, black raspberries, strawberries and have had from local growers, nice watermelons and sweet corn. Even in years when conditions are not at there best we still have an abundance of produce within easy reach, how blessed we truly are...
Frogs I thought it would be interesting to take a look at 4 frog species that we have here in Greene County. Crawfish Frog; This frog can grow up to 4 inches in length, it ranges from yellow to brown in color with brown spots with each spot having a light color ring a round them. It is nocturnal and inhabits streams, creeks and ponds that have muddy bottoms and feeds mainly on crawfish and will make use of the crawfish burrow in the mud. The crawfish frog is listed as near threatened...
Exciting things at Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area Exciting things continue to happen at Goose Pond. Species that have not been seen here in many years are returning and in some cases nesting on the property. Lee Sterrenburg is at Goose Pond cataloging these returning birds, said that during the last month that the fall shorebird migration is underway with; 6 Short-Billed Dowitchers on July 8th and 64 Lesser Yellowlegs on July 13th being observed...
Hummingbirds My wife loves to garden,she has a vegetable garden, butterfly garden and many other plants around the house. Which means a lot of flowers. I'll give you the short list just for example; She has Spider Plants, Hostas, Petunias, Butterfly Bush, Roses, Begonias, Seduims, Hummingbird Vine, Honeysuckle, Day Lilies, Lilac Bush...
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