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Dogs are man’s best friend, and hunting buddy

How much do you really know about camouflage?

Dog and man, stalking game and bringing home theirquarry ... it’s been happening for tens of thousands ofyears. The partnership is so old that it has even beendepicted in cave paintings. What was once a team-up forsurvival has now become an alliance for sport. Dogs areman’s best friends, and they also make pretty good hunt-ing buddies.

In the beginning, hunting was about food and survival.Dogs were used to track game and flush it out. Not allbreeds had these skills, but the ones that did were invalu-able to their masters and the people who counted on themfor food. Some of the breeds that had the skills includedpointers, mastiffs, greyhounds, shepherds and wolf breeds.It is from these breeds that popular hunting dogs like thefollowing were bred.

Retrievers are renowned hunting dogs and easy totrain. This is due to their intelligence and long attentionspan. They love the water, and that love has rewardedthem with webbed toes. This breed is mainly used in duckhunting to collect waterfowl.

Pointers are another well-known hunting breed. Theydetect the prey and even point it out, which can be tough

without having fingers. This breed has a strong sense ofsmell and is athletic and intelligent.

Some early law enforcement officers used more stealththan swagger. They were Pinkerton Agents. This agencyof detectives was formed in 1850 by Allen Pinkerton andwas the precursor to the Secret Service. The men werehired to protect the railroad and stage companies.

Setters use a technique similar to the pointer, butinstead of pointing out the prey, they track it down andthen crouch or set. This allows the hunter to take thegame. Setters were bred to share the characteristics ofboth pointers and retrievers.

Spaniels are one of the smallest breeds of huntingdogs, but this works to their advantage. This breed can getinto smaller spaces and its thick coat protects it againstareas with thick brush.

Another smaller breed is the beagle. Better known as ahouse pet than a hunter, beagles have an excellent sense ofsmell and are perfect for rabbit hunting.

Hounds are all about scent. These dogs are trackers,pure and simple.

Training a dog to hunt can be a daunting task. Like

humans, dogs have their own personal-ities, which can be good and bad.Picking a dog that was bred to huntis the first step. Next, the dog willneed traditional obedience training. Thiswill not make them a hunting dog,but it will serve as a good foun-dation for the training to come.

Some trainers use negativereinforcement like an e-collar,which mildly shocks the dogfor disobeying com-mands. Positive rein-forcement is a more humaneapproach that will breed love and trust. Somewherebetween these two approaches is making the trainer thealpha dog. Consider that dogs evolved from wolves andwolves follow a pack mentality. If the dog sees you as theleader, it is more apt to follow your commands.

What started out as a partnership for survival hasgrown into a lifestyle of mutual respect and enjoyment ofthe outdoors. Dog and man make great hunting buddies.

You see it on men, women, kids andlizards. What is it? It’s camouflage. Longbefore people sat in tree stands covered inthis eye-bending ware, the military usedcamouflage, which they learned aboutfrom the animals that roam the earth. Youmay wear it to hunt or as a fashion state-ment, but how much do you really knowabout camouflage?

The word “camouflage” comes fromthe French word “camoufler,” whichmeans to blind or veil. Essentially camou-flage amounts to hiding in plain sight.Man’s use of camouflage dates back to the14th century. That’s when the techniquewas practiced by the masters ofstealthâ€¦the ninjas! They didn’t dress ingreen and brown, though. They utilizedblack to conceal themselves in the dark-ness.

The military’s use of camouflage cameabout in part due to the advancements infirearms. In 1857, the British army suf-fered vast causalities because the redtunics they wore made them targets that

were easier to hit from long distances withmore accurate firearms. Bright and boldmilitary uniforms were intended to intimi-date, foster a team environment and, insome cases, make soldiers easier to inden-tify. This, as the British found out, was notwise and they dyed their tunics khaki.

The military uses camouflage for sur-vival and so do the ones who inventeditâ€¦animals. Animals use camouflage in acouple of different ways to conceal them-selves. First is general resemblance. This iswhat most people think of as camouflage.It involves blending into the natural envi-ronment. There is also special resem-blance, which uses not only color butshape and behavior to blend into the envi-ronment. Take the walking stick, for exam-ple. It looks and acts more like a stick thanan insect.

Another form of camouflage is calledmotion dazzle. This technique is all aboutconfusing the eye. The Navy called it “raz-zle dazzle” and painted lines and patternson ships to break up the actual lines of the

ships. This confused the eye and made theships harder to focus on in the vast sea.

Breaking up the shape of an object is animportant part of camouflage. Two tech-niques that use this principle are disruptivecoloration and counter shading. Disruptivecoloration relies on a pattern that does notfollow the body shape or outline of theanimal. With counter shading, an animal’sbody is darker on the top and lighter onthe bottom, which creates a lack of depth

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Hunting season will soon be here-howready are you? How ready is your four-legged friend? After nine months of sit-ting around doing much of nothing,you're both going to need some condi-tioning. You can get yourself into shapebut your four-legged friend needs yourhelp. Some hints would be nice.

It's never too early to start getting yourfour-legged friend ready for hunting sea-son. Planning, conditioning, food, equip-ment and preparedness are important fac-tors. To help toughen up your dog's feet,taking them jogging on pavement willhelp. Make sure their vaccinations andbooster shots are up to date. Pay particu-lar attention to the vaccinations for par-vovirus, a potentially fatal disease, andgiardia, a debilitating but seldom fatalprotozoan disease. If you have a long-haired dog, it might be a good idea toshave them as protection against burrs orat least shave between their pads andaround their ears.

On the morning of the hunt, don't giveyour dog excessive food or water. If theyhave a big meal and lots of water, theirstomachs could flip. The only way torepair the damage is through surgery, ifyou are able to get your dog to the vet intime. Some dogs are unable to survive thesurgery. Switch your dog's diet to a high-protein, high-energy one. In heavy ter-rain, dogs dehydrate easily, so carry lotsof water for them, and you, too. Whileout hunting, pay careful attention towhere your dog drinks and swims. Someponds, especially in drought years, canget warm quickly, which can harbor algaethat can cause fatal liver damage.

Hunting can be hard on a dog's feetand their coats. To protect their dog's feet,some hunters put leather shoes on them.If your dog won't wear booties or theirfeet are too narrow, you can make tempo-rary booties by wrapping their feet ingauze and duct tape, high enough on theirankles so they won't fall off. Other equip-ment for hunting dogs includes speciallydesigned neoprene wet suits that insulatedogs against the cold weather and arebuoyant in water. They are available inbright orange and camouflage.Occasionally, check the vest to make sureno burrs or sticks have gotten next to theskin and that it isn't chafing your dog.

When hunting, it is a good idea tohave a first aid kit for both you and yourdog. Some general items to carry are: cot-ton swabs, gauze and adhesive tape,bandages, hydrogen peroxide, a multipur-pose tool for pulling out such things as aporcupine quill, suture equipment, abrush to get rid of burrs and aspirin. Notall dogs can take aspirin, but it does helpwith arthritis. Whatever you do, don'tgive your dog Tylenol-it's toxic-or Motrinor Advil-dogs can't metabolize them,which can cause gastrointestinal prob-lems.

When you do go hunting, try goingwith a group of people and their dogs.That way, instead of working your dog toexhaustion, you can alternate dogs, givingeach time to rest.

Make sure your dog is wearing a col-lar with a tag that has its name and yourname, address and phone number andtheir rabies tags. In your wallet, carry thename, address and phone number of anyvets in the area, as well as yours.

By being prepared, you can makehunting fun for both you and your dog.Start getting ready today.

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To keep algae from growing in yourbackyard birdbath, add a few copper pen-nies. Or you can get a small piece of cop-per pipe from the home-improvementstore. It keeps the algae from getting outof control.

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When you find an area that you think might be suit-able for deer hunting, what is one of the first thingsyou look for? Deer rubs, right? You know, those placeson a tree where a buck has rubbed to remove velvetform their antlers or strengthen their neck muscles inpreparation for the rut. Generally, the larger the treecontaining the rub and the stronger the scent, the big-ger and more dominant the buck may be. Of course,rubs aren't the only indicators of deer.

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Torn tree branches and small beds of grass or leavesare other signs of deer. Deer have no front teeth, so

when they eat from trees and bushes, they tend to tearoff the branches and leave ragged ends. Deer createbeds from grass and leaves, about three feet in length.During the summer, they bed on sunny slopes orweedy fields, and during the winter, among the trees.

As deer travel from their beds to feeding areas, theyleave behind trails, which can also be tracked.Sometimes these trails are marked with rubs, scrapesand other telltale signs of deer. As high-use areas,these trails make great places for hunters to set up theirequipment and prepare to get in a shot or two.

Scouting for deer can take place before, during andeven after deer season. While some hunters, archers inparticular, may start scouting late in the summer, mosthunters find scouting more effective just prior to thestart of the season. Because deer sometimes frequentthe same areas, hunters may even want to continuescouting after the season has ended in order to find thebest places to hunt next season.

If you like to hunt, then you know how importantsilence can be. The less noise you make, the more like-ly you are to keep game in range and get a good shot.Having quiet equipment can make all the differencebetween bagging game or scaring it off. If you are bowhunter, you want to make sure that the equipment youuse is as quiet as it can be.

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Because of their moveable parts, sights can also benoisy. Screws can work loose over time, so check themperiodically and tighten as needed. Consider using

small lock washer or o-rings to keep screws tight. Toeliminate vibration, apply moleskin over screws andpin guards.

Arrows can also be noisy and clang upon contactwith the rest or riser, especially if it has metal prongs.To prevent this, attach some fleece or moleskin inareas where the arrows make contact with the rest orriser. To cover the prongs, use shrink tubing or mole-skin. If you carry your arrows in a quiver, you willwant to make sure they don't clang in it either. Checkthat the screws are tight and the foam block is holdingthe arrows securely. If you detect any loose arrows,add some moleskin or purchase a new foam block.

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Recover wounded deerIf you're like most hunters, you probably enjoy the

thrill of the chase just as much as you do the actual kill.Scouting deer and bagging a big one pleases mosthunters. Of course, the game plan doesn't always comeoff without a hitch. While you should strive for good,clean shots as a responsible hunter, that doesn't alwayshappen. You may get in a shot, but it may take a whilefor the bullet to penetrate and you may have to track thedeer you shot.

Ideally, you will have seen where the deer was hitafter taking your shot and have some idea of where ittook off. You may have even detected how the deer waswounded from the way it moved. If it jumped, the bulletprobably grazed its ribs or legs. If it turned and hunchedup with its tail down, the bullet probably struck its gut.

No matter how much information you obtained fromthe moment the deer was shot, you should give it half anhour to make a trail and then start tracking it. Go direct-ly to the site where the deer took off and look for signsof it having been shot, such as hair, bone or blood.These may also help you pinpoint where the bullet pene-trated the deer. An excess of white hair, for example,may indicate grazing in a low area, whereas a smallamount of brown hair may indicate a high, deep hit.

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As you are walking along the trail of signs or circlingthe area, keep an eye out for blood. This will often serveas the best indicator of the extent of a deer's injuries.Fine droplets on both sides of the trail suggest that thebullet hit the deer in the heart, lungs or large blood ves-sel in the neck and the deer won't travel far. Largesplotches of blood that turn into continuous drops anddisappear within 100 yards suggest that the bullet hit thedeer in the leg, back muscle or neck muscle and the deerwill eventually stop bleeding. Large splotches of bloodbetween 20 and 50 yards suggest that the bullet hit thedeer in the gut and the deer will bleed to death once itstops moving. Deer with gut wounds are the most diffi-cult to recover because they often die in their beds.

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FISHING!The basics of fly fishing

Most people have been fishing at one time or another.Maybe as a child, maybe as an unwilling spouse or maybeas an enthusiast. But spin or bait fishing and fly fishingare two different things, with the latter being an art initself.

One difference between the two types of fishing iswhere the weight is located. In bait fishing, the weight,which carries your cast, comes from the lure. Because theflies in fly fishing are so light, the weight has to comefrom the line. These nearly weightless flies are made tomimic different things. For example, some imitate insects,others appear as bait fish and some look nothing like any-thing you would find in nature. These lures can be madeto either float or sink.

Many fly fishermen like to tie their own flies, and thisis done by fastening hair, feathers, fur and other materialto a hook. However, if you buy your flies, there are sever-al groups that you should know. Dry flies are designed tolook like adult insects that float on top of the water.Midges represent that same insect’s midlife and nymphsimitate their larval stage. Streamers are supposed to foolfish into thinking they are baitfish, such as crawdads.Terrestrials imitate a mammal or insect that spends theirtime on land but gets in the water from time to time.

Today’s rods for fly fishing are state of the art and areusually constructed of fiberglass. The cost for these spe-cialized rods range from $70 to several hundred dollars. Ifyou are new to the sport, do some research before youmake your purchase. The reels used for fly fishing arespecialized, too. Not every fly fishing rod matches everyfly fishing reel. The same goes for line. The line used isdesigned to go with specific reels, which in turn, go withspecific rods. Again, do your homework before you buy.The best way to learn about fly fishing is from someonewho already does it.

Fly fishing might seem difficult, but it’s not. Somepeople fear it because a special way of casting is involved.If you can swing your arms, then you can cast a fly fish-ing line. Once you learn this form of fishing, you maylearn to love it. Who knows. One day, you may be the onedragging someone along on a fly fishing adventure.

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First, decide where you’re going and who’s going onthe trip. Choose someplace where there are other activitiesbesides fishing. That way, if the fish aren’t biting, you andthe kids can do something else. Allow your child to takealong a buddy. Not only is there safety in numbers, butyour child will be less likely to lose interest with a friendalong. Don’t take too many kids, however, or you’ll spendmore time supervising than teaching.

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Make the trip fun. Fish alongside your child, spin ayarn or two and share your enthusiasm for the sport. Moreimportantly, be patient and pay attention. Not only willyour child learn to fish, but you just may learn a thing ortwo about them.

Always be safeIt pays for all kids, whether they are nine years old or

15, to know how to act when fishing and what to do andwhat not to do. Here are some simple dos and don'ts youshould teach your kids before leaving on your trip:

Do...• Treat other anglers with respect.• Carry your fishing pole parallel to the ground with

the hook secure.• Fish several feet away from the person next to you.• Make sure that there isn't anyone behind you or any-

thing above you before casting a line.• Protect your skin from the sun by wearing a hat, sun-

glasses and sunscreen.Don't...• Fish alone.• Be careless when handling fish.

• Leave the area without telling someone whereyou are going.

• Use bug spray that will erode your lines.• Litter the area.These rules apply to almost all types of day-

time fishing. Should youdecide that you are goingto take your kids nightfishing, the rules are a bitdifferent. Obviously, night fish-ing is riskier, so experts recom-mend you do not take youngkids along. If your kids areolder and responsible,feel free to takethem. Before youleave, go overthese fol-lowingsafetyrules withthem:

• Stay close to the shoreline.• Be cautious at all times.• Dress in layers.• Carry a heavy-duty flashlight.Fishing with kids can be fun, as long as you make safe-

ty a priority. Go over the safety rules with them wayahead of time and be prepared to enforce them when nec-essary.

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Before you do anything, you need to determine whattype of trip you're after. Do you want to do some freshwa-ter or saltwater fishing? Do you want to fish for trout, bassor some other species? Do you want to fly solo or fishwith a group? Do you want to travel near or far?

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What type of live bait, hooks do you need to use?

Fishing is a beloved pastime for manypeople. Fans of fishing are often passion-ate about the sport, and that passion hasinspired many novices to try their hand atbecoming anglers.

Though there is no way to guaranteeyou will catch a fish the first time out, youare likely to have some fun, especially ifyou head out to the nearest fishing holewith a fully stocked tackle box. Whileeven first-timers know to bring a fishingpole and some bait along on their trips,there are some additional items to add to atackle box that might not seem so practicaluntil after your trip.

The extras: When planning a fishingtrip, it never hurts to bring along someextra supplies. Many a maiden fishing triphas been cut short when fishermen realizethey did not pack enough line or hooks.Fishing line has a tendency to break, evenif you aren't expecting to reel in many fish.Fishing line can break in the mouth of afish or on items in the water, so you willalmost certainly need some extra line. Ifyour fishing hole is known for difficultconditions, pack some heavier and more

durable line that's less likely to snap.When conditions are more serene, a thin,less visible line should suffice.

You should also expect to lose a fewhooks on your trip, so pack extra hooks ofvarious sizes. Hooks come in many sizesbecause fish come in many varieties. You'llwant to have various hooks in your tacklebox to handle whichever fish seem to bebiting on the day of your trip. When buy-ing your hooks, speak with a store repre-sentative and let them know which areayou plan to visit. They're likely to knowwhich fish you're likely to encounter, andthey can help you choose the appropriatehooks. Just remember to bring extras toaccount for the ones you're likely to lose.

Bobbers: Few things are as excitingwhen fishing as that first bite from a fish.That's especially the case for first-timers,many of whom are hooked the momentthat first fish begins to tug on their lines.Bobbers are the items you attach to yourfishing line that let you know when fishare taking a bite on your line. Bobberscome in various shapes, but many peopleare familiar with the red and white round

bobbers, which can be easily attached toyour line. Round bobbers limit how deepyou can cast your line. If you're looking tocast a line deep, slip bobbers allow you todo just that because they can be slid upand down your line. However, slip bobbersare more difficult to attach to your linethan round bobbers, something first-timersmight want to keep in mind.

Fake worms: First-timers might be alittle skittish using live bait, so some fakeplastic worms might be the best fit whenembarking on a first fishing trip. Plasticworms come in various sizes and shapes,and after your initial trip you might decideyou want to move on to live bait. But fakebait on the first time is nothing to beashamed of, and many items mimic thelook and even the movement patterns oflive bait. If you catch a few fish, youmight just swear by plastic bait for the restof your fishing career.

Lures: Lures come in many varieties,and these are intended to attract fish onthose days when nothing seems to be bit-ing. Lures may help first-timers get theirfeet wet and catch their first fish. That's

especially true when using lures that looklike minnows, a popular snack for manyfish.

Pliers: Unexpected issues often arisewhen fishing for the first time, and onesuch issue is what to do when you havecaught your first fish. Many first-timers donot expect to catch a fish their first timeout, but don't be so hard on yourself.Expect to catch a fish and bring along apair of pliers in anticipation of that firstcatch. Pliers take the hook out of the fishonce it's been caught, so bring along a pairand expect to use them.

Largemouth bass. Although they will go after almostanything, largemouth bass prefer crayfish, frogs and min-nows. Crayfish work best in rocky points and breaklines,frogs in shallow areas, and minnows in most other situa-tions.

Smallmouth bass. This type of bass prefers crayfishabove all else, but will go after leeches and minnows. Theleeches must be rather large and used in water temperaturesabove 50 degrees, else they will ball up on the hook.Minnows can be used in almost any area but shouldincrease in size as the season progresses and the fish getbigger.

Bluegill and Sunfish. Both of these fish prefer worms.However, bluegill will go after maggots and waxwormsduring the cold months.

Catfish. Although they will eat almost anything, catfishprefer worms and foul dead bait, like chub, suckers, sar-dines and liver.

Crappie. These small fish prefer small minnows in gen-eral, especially during the cold months, but will eat smallportions of worms in the warm months.

Yellow Perch. Like crappie, yellow perch prefer smallminnows, but will eat worms and small crayfish during thewarm months. They may also eat leeches.

Pike and Muskie. Both of these fish prefer minnowsabove all else, preferably live during the warm months anddead during the cold months. However, they will go afteroversized chub, frog, suckers or smelt.

Walleye. These fish prefer leeches, minnows and nightcrawlers, but only at certain times of the year. They likeminnows at the beginning and end of the season and nightcrawlers and leeches in between. They may also go afterchub, shiners and suckers.

Now that you have an idea of the live bait to use, youneed to know what hooks to use and how to attach thosehooks. There are many types of fishing hooks available.Common ones include the Aberdeen hook, which is usedmostly for larva baits, minnows and worms; the bait-holderhook, which is used mostly for night crawlers; theOctopus-style hook, which is used for almost any type ofbait from minnows to leeches; and the circle hook, whichis used mostly for catch-and-release fishing. Along with

selecting some hooks, you will have to attach the bait to it.Here are some bait-hooking strategies for certain live bait:

Crayfish. You may attach the hook through the tail sec-tion half an inch from the end or hook it through the top ofthe shell if you are float fishing.

Frogs. You may attach the hook through both lips fromthe bottom, which will allow the frog to swim naturally.

Leeches. You may attach the hook once through thelarge suction cup, which will allow the leech to swim natu-rally.

Minnows. You may either hook upward through bothlips for trolling or rigging or impale the hook just belowthe dorsal fin for still fishing.

Night crawlers. Hooking these depends upon the fishyou're after. For panfish, you may thread the worm alongthe hook shank or impale it two or three times and leavethe end dangling. For larger fish, you may hook the wormonce through the collar, the middle or the end, keeping inmind that the more of the worm that dangles, the moreaction there will be.

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Try these deerhunting secrets

Deer are one of the most popular kindsof game to hunt in the United States.Many men, women and families have atradition of heading out every year insearch of the big buck or the best doe forthe table or the trophy room. Huntingdeer is a tricky business. That’s part ofthe attraction for many, but it can be frus-trating to venture out time and time againwithout any reward. That frustration canbe avoided with a few simple tricks.While it’s not a comprehensive list,below are a few tips and tricks that willhelp you be successful on your hunt.

One common mistake people make isto hunt the wrong wind. The wind willchange, often during the day, so it’sessential to set up a spot that won’t blowyour scent into precarious areas. Manypeople become attached to successfulstands in the past or have only one. If thewind is blowing the wrong way, you willgive notice to every animal in the areaabout where you are, and you’re sure toleave the stand empty-handed at the endof the day. Having several differentstands will allow you to make yourchoice based on where the wind is head-ing.

Watch the weather. Like humans, deerlike to be out of the rain. One simplestrategy is to watch the weather yourselfand head out to your blind or stand, arriv-ing about an hour before the rain ends.Deer will begin to poke their heads outand look around for food after a rain-storm. Rain also changes the dynamics ofthe forest, changing sight lines and cover-ing up tracks and scents, giving you anopportunity to bring down an animal thatmight otherwise be aware of you.Drought conditions will push animals in

See DEER, P18

Pheasant huntingCalling all pheasant hunters, the hunt is

about to begin and this season promises tobe one of the best ever. To be successful,you will need to know the habits of thepheasant.

At dawn, pheasants start waking intheir roosting sites, usually located in areasproviding medium cover, such as grass orgrain fields. If the day is clear, they willstart looking for grain. Pheasants don'thave teeth, so in order to consume whatev-er grain they find, they must eat somegravel along with it to aid digestion. As aresult, many pheasant feeding areas occuralong roadsides.

If the day is stormy, the pheasants mayremain in their nests until the bad weatherpasses. They will then begin the search forfood and continue it until mid-morningwhen they will move to an area with heav-ier cover, such as thickets, sloughs, ditchesand fencerows, and loaf around.

The pheasants will resume their searchfor food late in the afternoon. On sunnierdays, however, they may search for foodall day long and never move to heaviercover. At dusk, they will return to theirnests full and ready to rest.

Generally the colder the weather, themore cover pheasants will seek. Cover canrange anywhere from a large thicket to asmall, bushy patch along a fencerow. Don'toverlook any place of cover, especially onbitterly cold days.

Now that you know a little about whereyou might find the pheasants, you can cre-ate a hunting plan. This will identify theresponsibilities of each hunter in thegroup, such as who will be positioned atthe ends of the area to look out for anypheasants that may run. As you map outwhat everyone is going to do, make sureyou take time to go over these safety tips:

•Wear blaze orange.•Use the right gun and ammo.•Know your zone of fire and stick to it.•Work your way slowly across the area.•Let others know where you are in

thick cover.Have a successful pheasant hunt this

year. Learn the habits of pheasants before-hand, stick to your hunting plan and play itsafe. Good luck!


By Angela Shelf MedearisHoney is a complex ingredient, and its

harvesting is an ancient artisanal craftthat is both an art and science. From bee-hive to supermarket and finally reachingthe table, the harvesting of honey is acompelling story.

Honeybees gather nectar from flower-ing plants, and beekeepers collect honeyfrom the hives. It is next shipped off to ahoney packer, who warms the honey andremoves any foreign material or residuefrom the beehive, including whatever pol-lens might have been introduced duringthe extraction process.

With more than 300 varieties of honeyfound in the United States, it rangesgreatly in flavor and appearance.

"The bees simply collect nectar, add afew enzymes and store it in the honey-comb. But all of the color, the flavor, thearoma, the antioxidants, whatever con-stituents are in the honey, comes from theparticular flower from which the nectarwas collected," said 40-year-veteran bee-keeper Gene Brandi.

Honey has been in the news recently,with topics ranging from its source to itsauthenticity. In a 2013 Attitude and Usagestudy, the National Honey Board learnedthat when purchasing honey, 48 percentof consumers prefer for honey to be bril-liantly clear and golden. Consumers alsowere increasingly likely to prefer honeythat has pollen grains filtered out. This isone of several myths that need clarifica-tion, according to the NHB.

The fact is, whether there is pollen inhoney or not, it's still honey.

"There has been some confusion abouthoney and honey filtration," said BruceBoynton, CEO of the National HoneyBoard. "The term 'ultrafiltration' has beenmisused in association with traditional fil-tration methods commonly used by manyU.S. honey packers, leading some con-sumers to believe that any honey without

pollen is not real honey. The truth is thathoney is made by honey bees from thenectar of flowers and plants, not pollen."

Honey is a unique ingredient that helpshome cooks and professional chefs createcountless recipes in the kitchen. Thisbeloved ingredient also provides an all-natural energy boost, and acts as a naturalcough suppressant and an effective skinmoisturizer, nourishing the body insideand out. These simple recipes for Bees inthe Garden Honey Glaze and Honey andAlmond Shortbread beautifully showcasethe floral flavors of honey. Try them andsee what all the buzz is about!

Bees in theGarden Honey Glaze

Use this sauce with fresh or cookedvegetables, mix it into baked or mashedsweet potatoes, drizzle on cooked squashor use as a glaze for carrots, or sauteedcelery or cucumbers.

1/4 cup honey1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoons minced onion1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, crushed1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon black pepper1. In a saucepan, combine all the

ingredients and bring the mixture to aboil. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occa-sionally.

2. After use, pour any remaining honeysauce into an airtight container and refrig-erate. Reheat the sauce in the microwave

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toasted1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.2. Cream the butter, honey and vanilla

until fluffy. Add the flour, one cup at atime, blending well after each addition. Ifmixture becomes too stiff, knead in theremaining flour by hand. Work in nuts byhand.

3. Pat the dough into an ungreased, 9-inch cast-iron or heavy-bottomed, oven-proof skillet. Using a knife, mark the sur-face to divide the dough into 16, pie-shaped triangles. This allows the short-bread to be easily divided into servingpieces. With a fork, prick deeply into thescores.

4. Bake 35-40 minutes, until lightlybrowned. Cool 10 minutes. Remove frompan. Cut into wedges while warm, andserve.

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These delicious breakfast bars are fullof old-fashioned, good-for-you oats.

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line13-by-9-inch metal baking pan with non-stick foil (if not using nonstick, lightlygrease foil).

2. In 2-cup liquid measuring cup, stiroil, honey, vanilla and egg until mixed.In large bowl, with fork, mix oats, flour,sugar, almonds, wheat germ, raisins andsalt until combined. With rubber spatula,stir honey mixture into oat mixture untilblended; scrape into prepared pan. Withwet hand, pat oat mixture evenly intopan.

3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until palegolden around edges. Cool completely inpan on wire rack, about 1 hour.

4. When cool, transfer using foil tocutting board. Cut lengthwise into 4strips, then cut each strip crosswise into6 pieces. Store in tightly sealed containerat room temperature up to 2 weeks.

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ShootingSafety

• Always point the muzzle in a safe direction. Donot point a firearm or bow at anything you do notintend to shoot. Control the direction of the muzzleat all times. Never rest a muzzle on your toe or foot.Keep your finger out of the trigger guard until theinstant you are ready to fire. Always keep the safetyon until ready to fire; however, the safety shouldnever be a substitute for safe firearm handling.

• Trust every firearm or bow with the samerespect you would show a loaded gun or nockedarrow. Every time you pick up a firearm, the firstthing you do is check to see if it is loaded. Be surethe chamber and magazine are empty and that theaction is open until ready to be fired. If you do notunderstand how to determine if it is loaded, do notaccept the firearm until someone has safely shownyou that it is unloaded. Read your instruction manualcarefully before you handle new firearms or bows.

• Be sure of your target and what is in front ofand beyond your target. Before you pull the triggeryou must properly identify game animals. Until yourtarget is fully visible and in good light, do not evenraise your scope to see it. Use binoculars! Knowwhat is in front of and behind your target. Determinethat you have a safe backstop or background. Sinceyou do not know what is on the other side, nevertake a shot at any animals on top of ridges or hill-sides. Know how far bullets, arrows and pellets cantravel. Never shoot at flat, hard surfaces, such aswater, rocks or steel because of ricochets.

• Unload firearms and unstring conventional bowswhen not in use. Leave actions open, and store sport-

ing arms in cases when traveling toand fromshooting areas. Take bolts out or break down

shotguns, if necessary. Know how yourequipment operates. Store and transport

firearms and ammunition separatelyand under lock and key. Store

firearms and bows in cool, dryplaces. Use gun or trigger locks

and guards when not in use.• Handle the firearms, arrows

and ammunition carefully. Avoidhorseplay with firearms. Never climb a fence, a treeor a ladder with a loaded firearm or bow and arrows.Never jump a ditch or cross difficult terrain with aloaded firearm or nocked arrow. Never face or lookdown the barrel from the muzzle end. Be sure theonly ammunition you carry correctly matches thegauge or caliber you are shooting. Always carryarrows in a protected cover or quiver. Learn theproper carries. Try to use the two-hand carry when-ever possible because it affords you the best muzzlecontrol. Always carry handguns with hammers overan empty chamber or cylinder. If you fall, be sure todisassemble the gun and check the barrel from thebreech end for obstructions. Carry a field cleaningkit.

• Know your safe zone-of-fire and stick to it.Your safe zone-of-fire is that area or direction inwhich you can safely fire a shot. It is "down range"at a shooting facility. In the field it is that mentalimage you draw in your mind with every step youtake. Be sure you know where your companions areat all times. Never swing your gun or bow out ofyour safe zone-of-fire. Know the safe carries whenthere are persons to your sides, in front of, or behindyou. If in doubt, never take a shot. When hunting,wear daylight fluorescent orange so you can be seenfrom a distance or in heavy cover.

• Control your emotions when it comes to safety.If you lose control of your emotions you may dosomething carelessly. If you have just shot a target oranimal you probably will be excited. At that momentyou may turn with a loaded firearm back towardsyour friends or you might run with a loaded firearm

towards a downed animal with the gun safety off. You or some-one else may be in danger once you lose control of your emo-tions. Show discipline. Rehearse in your mind what the safeactions will be. Do not allow your daydreams to prelace goodjudment. Show restraint and pass up shots which have theslightest chance of being unsafe.

• Wear hearing and eye protection. While shooting at therange, you must wear hearing and eye protection at all times.Firearms are loud and can create noises which are damaging toa person's hearing. It can be a gradual loss of hearing due tooutbursts of noise over many years. The damage could also beimmediate, especially if your ears are next to a muzzle blast.Vibrations from the blast are enough to create loss of hearing.Wear glasses to protect your eyes from escaping gases, burntpowder (especially in blackpowder shooting), and other debris.

• Don't drink alcohol or take drugs before or while handlingfirearms or bow and arrows. Alcohol and drugs impair normalphysical and mental body functions and mustn't be used beforeor while handling firearms or archery equipment. These sub-stances affect emotions, making it easier to lose control.

• Be aware of additional circumstances which require addedcaution or safety awareness. Just because something isn't listedunder these "ten commandments of shooting safety" doesn'tmean you can ignore it if it is dangerous. There may be rulessuch as in muzzleloading or archery or posted at a shootingrange which should also be followed. Also, practice reloadingsafety by following and reading all specific instructions.Practice all commandments of shooting safety. Ensure a safefuture for you, others andthe shooting sports!SeeRESPECT,P.13

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Boating Safety for HuntersWhen boating, each person on board should wear a life

jacket or other personal floatation device. Don't overloadthe boat. Check the capacity plate, and never exceed theweight limit or number of people you safely can haveaboard. Consider the weight of your passengers andequipment. Hunters and their dogs should always remainseated. If you must move, stay in the center of the boatand keep a low center of gravity. Always check the weath-er, and stay on shore if bad weather occurs or is expected.Tell a responsible person where you are going and whenyou will return. You should also observe the rules of safefirearms handling and transport.

All firearms being transported in a boat during hours ofdarkness should be unloaded and cased. Hypothermia isan added danger when hunting around water. This loss ofinner body heat most commonly occurs when the air tem-perature is between 30 and 50 degrees. Carry extra clothesin a waterproof bag. Keep a survival kit with you, includ-ing matches in a waterproof container. This allows you tobuild a fire for warmth and to dry your clothes if wet.

If your boat capsizes, stay with it. If the boat is stillafloat, climb on top. You're more likely to survive ifyou're not in the water. Wear your life jacket. This keepsyou warmer and your head above water. Use commonsense when boating to your favorite hunting spot. Allowextra time so you don't forget important safety precau-tions. Don't let your next waterfowling trip turn into atragedy.

Hunting Safety TipsDon't rely on your gun's safety. Treat all weapons as if

they're loaded and ready to fire. Never cross a fence,climb a tree or stand or jump in a ditch with a loaded gun.Never hoist a loaded weapon into a stand. Never load orcarry a loaded weapon until you are ready to use it.Always unload weapons before reding in any vehicle,including ATVs.

Watch your muzzle so the other fellow doesn't have to.Wear hunter orange so you can be seen. A blaze orangehat and at least 400 square inches of hunter orange abovethe waist-line should be worn during all gun deer seasons.It should be worn at all times, not taken off once in thestand.

Keep guns and ammunition seperately and in lockedstorage. Don't shoot unless absolutely sure of your target

and what is beyond it. Know the range of your weapon.Remember, even a .22 rimfire can travel over 2-1/2 miles.Always wear eye and ear protection when shootingfirearms.

Always be sure your gun barrel and action are clear ofobstructions, and only carry ammunition specificallyintended for the weapon you're using. Always carry hand-guns with the hammer down on an empty chamber. Avoidalcholic beverages before and during shooting. Tell some-one where you're going and when you plan to return. Ifyou move from one area to another advise someone.

Dress for the weather, take a compass and maps to pre-vent from getting lost, and be alert for other sources ofdanger such as poisonous snakes. Carry a flashlight whilewalking through the hunting area before or after daylight.

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Obey all the rules of safety and insist that those aroundyou do the same. Obey all game laws and insist that thosehunting with you do likewise. Do your best to acquiremarksmanship and hunting skills that assure clean, sports-manlike skills. Support conservation efforts that assuregood hunting for future generations.

Don't be a slob. Keep your campsite neat, and don'toffend others by openly displaying your kill in camp or onyour vehicle. Pass along to other hunters, especiallyyoungsters, the attitudes and skills essential to being a trueoutdoor sportsman.

Tree-Stand SafetyWhen using a tree stand, always adhere to the follwing

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Wear a safety belt. If your stand collapses, a safety beltwill prevent you from falling. Don't leave much slack inthe belt. One or two feet of slack will allow you to turn360 degrees, and if a fall occurs, you'll only fall one ortwo feet.

Use a cord or rope to raise and lower all equipmentfrom the stand, keeping your hands free for climbing.Keep equipment on the opposite side of the tree fromwhich you are climbing, so if you do fall, you won't fallon your equipment. Inspect your stand. Check for loose orrotten boards, loose nuts and bolts, and replace wornchains or straps.Practice setting up your stand. Be familiar

with the workings of thestand before you go tothe woods. Before usingmanufactured stands,always read the instruc-tions and warnings. Tella dependable personwhere you're huntingand when you'll return.If you're injured andcan't get out of thewood, someone willknow where to look foryou.

Pick a mature tree on which tosecure your stand. Do not use atree that is rotten or has dead limbs that may fall on thestand. Clear the tree of any limbs that could cause a fall,but get permission before you start clearing. If you're notallowed to cut limbs, use cords to tie them back.

If the weather turns bad, return to the ground. Highwinds make stands unstable. Rain, snow or sleet can causeyou to slip. Extra precautions are needed in these situa-tions. Don't fall asleep. This is a common cause of acci-dents. If you get drowsy, leave the stand and walk aroundto wake yourself up.

Remember, the higher you are in your stand, the fur-ther you might fall. If you do fall, don't panic. Try todetermine the injuries you have. Check for spinal cordinjuries by wiggling your feet and legs. If you suspect youhave this type of injury, don't move.

Stop excess bleeding. Check for broken bones, and ifyou think you have any, support them with splints. Carry asurvival kit at all times. Include matches, string, candybars, a whistle and other items that can make an overnightstay more comfortable.

If you told someone where you are and when you'reexpected to return, help should be on its way. Huntingsafely from a stand depends on what you do before youhunt. Being prepared is the best way to prevent tree standaccidents.pulling the trigger.

Unwelcome GuestsDuring the early part of deer season, especially in the

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Shooting a bow and arrow is a processthat involves the whole body. Many peo-ple see the draw arm as the most impor-tant, but the support for the weapon reallycomes from the bow arm. Many peoplefind it difficult to draw the bow original-ly, taking time to develop those muscles.It’s just as important to develop the mus-cles in the bow arm because that providesthe primary support. Arms should be keptin parallel and straight out from theshoulder. Feet should be kept parallel toone another and perpendicular to the tar-get, providing stability to the body.

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Ensuring tender venisonWe won’t go into the details of how to clean a deer, but it might be a good idea to

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Once the deer is cleaned it is important to cool the meat as soon as possible. The deermay be hung with the hide on or off. However, cooking the meat becomes more difficultif the deer is hung with the hide off because the meat tends to dry out. More trimming isthen necessary as edges harden. Leaving the hide on does make skinning more difficult,but it helps the meat retain moisture, ensuring juicy venison steaks. To prevent meat con-tamination, experts recommend cleaning the body cavity one more time with a cleancloth and solution of one-half cup salt to one gallon of water. This additional cleaningprocess will remove any minute stomach or bowel contents that may have been missedduring a previous cleaning, thereby adding to the gamey flavor of the meat. As the meathangs, tenderizing occurs and then temperature becomes the key element. The tempera-ture should be maintained between 32 and 38 degrees to allow natural enzymes to ten-derize the meat. If the temperature goes above 40 degrees, spoilage will occur. Most deertwo to three years old require hanging for only one day; if deer hang for longer periods,keeping an eye on the temperature becomes critical.

Tenderloins, the two large muscles on the inside of the body cavity that run along thebackbone to the hipbone, should be removed immediately after hanging. These are themost tender pieces of any deer that has been field dressed properly - the filet mignons.

The loin, which runs along both sides of the backbone, is generally the next piece ofmeat to remove. Trimming off as much of the connective tissue, the white part, will helpensure a tender steak. Sloppy cutting that leaves the connective tissue is the primary rea-son meat is difficult to chew; it also contributes to the gamey flavor.

From there, the shoulders can be cut for pot roasts or stews, or ground for burgers.The flank and breast are also good for stews or ground for meatballs. Legs can becooked whole like a leg of lamb, cured and smoked, or cut into small pieces for kabobs.Hind and fore shanks can be cut for stews or ground for meatloaf. The rump makes anexcellent pot roast or it can be ground for deerburgers or cubed for stews. The round istypically cut into steaks which are perfect for grilling, so save some for summer. Loinand rib chops are best cooked with dry heat as in frying, broiling, grilling or roasting.Don’t overlook the neck which contains a lot of meat but is time-consuming to debone.The meat can be used for stew or ground for sausages.

As mentioned above, careful trimming of the connective tissue will help ensure tendercuts. Excessive fat left on the meat also adds to the gamey taste. Use a moist heatmethod of cooking the shoulders, rump, flank and breast. Adding butter or bacon duringdry cooking methods helps prevent the meat from becoming too chewy.

Practicing good cleaning methods is a necessity. Using sterilized utensils and washingthe meat thoroughly before packaging will help prevent contamination. Refrigerating themeat promptly will keep bacteria at bay.

In review, to ensure good-tasting, tender venison, hang the carcass and keep the tem-perature below 40 degrees. Use a salt solution to clean the body cavity one more timeand remove all fat and connective tissue from the meat. Use the best cooking method foreach piece and practice safe food-handling practices.

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Do you like to hunt with a bow? Why not try a cross-bow? Crossbows offer some advantages over long bowsor compound bows. They are easier to cock using a stringor wind-up cocking device. They are also easier to aim.They do take some room to cock, however, and sitting ina tree stand might make that difficult. It also takes moretime to reload a crossbow.

Think you have good aim? Try hunting with a sling-

shot. Hunting with a slingshot takes a great amount ofskill and practice. Hunting slingshots are more than a treebranch and a rubber band. Today’s models are state of theart. They are lethal weapons and should be treated assuch. The ammunition used is usually steel ball bearings.These weapons are great for hunting rabbits or squirrels,but you won’t want to go bear hunting with them.

Another nontraditional weapon, at least in America, isthe boomerang. In the hands of someone who knows howto use it, a boomerang can take down sizable game.Hunting boomerangs are non-returning and can be used asa tool and even for hand-to-hand combat. The aboriginescall them â€œkylies,â€ and they know how to use them.These flying tomahawks can be used for hunting every-thing from birds and bats to kangaroos and emus. Onetype of boomerang can be thrown and used to stun the

animal and another to kill and clean it.Want a real challenge? Hunt with a blowgun. Like

modern slingshots, blowguns are high tech and availableat sporting goods stores. The concept is simple. Hittingsomething with a blowgun is hard. While most peopledon’t hunt with them, they are used for recreational targetshooting and some people even load them with paintballs.Like the slingshot, blowguns are not for hunting big game.

It’s important to remember that not all these weaponsare legal to hunt with in all states. So, before you go deerhunting with a crossbow, make sure it’s legal.

The hunter’s weapon of choice can be as important astheir quarry. For a change of pace, don’t forget about othertypes of weaponry. The rabbit might not taste better if youtell everyone at the table that you got it with a slingshot,but it would certainly make for a good story.


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Strange, but trueBy Samantha Weaver

It was noted wit Ambrose Bierce whomade the following sage observation:"All are lunatics, but he who can analyzehis delusion is called a philosopher."

When the famous "Hollywood" signwas constructed in 1923, it read"Hollywoodland." It was an advertise-ment for a new housing development andwas expected to be in place only about ayear and a half. The sign became such arecognizable symbol of the new filmindustry in Los Angeles that it has beenrefurbished and rebuilt as necessary for90 years.

In January of 2004, the Food and DrugAdministration approved the use of mag-gots as a medical device for cleaningwounds.

If you're planning a trip to Laramie,Wyo., you might want to make a pilgrim-age to the Ames Pyramid. At the end of a2-mile dirt road, in the middle of feature-less pastureland, you'll find this 60-foot-tall monument seemingly plunked downat random. The pyramid was built in 1882near a line of the Union Pacific railroadand in honor of the railroad's financiers. Itwas thought that the monument would bea welcome distraction to railroad passen-gers traveling through the plains ofWyoming. The decline of railroad travel,however, caused many tracks to beremoved, including the line that ran bythe pyramid. Now only cows are left toadmire this relic of the industrial age.

The 1979 horror movie "Alien" hasbecome a cult classic, but not many peo-ple realize that it was originally titled"Star Beast."

The average ant lives less than twomonths.

Using leeches as a form of medicaltreatment is archaic, right? Maybe not somuch. As recently as 2004, a request tomarket leeches as medical devices wasapproved by the Food and DrugAdministration.

When the infamous Titanic was being

built, shifts were 14 hours a day, andworkers only had one day off a week.Each day, each worker was allowed a totalof seven minutes for bathroom breaks.

Sports quizBy Chris Richcreek

1. In 2012, Houston and the ChicagoCubs set a record for most pitchers usedin a nine-inning, 1-0 game. How manywas it?

2. Who had the most stolen bases forhis career: George Brett or Pete Rose?

3. When was the last time before 2012that Texas A&M won at least 10 games ina season?

4. Name three of the four players to winthe NBA All-Star MVP Award and NBAFinals MVP Award in the same season.

5. When was the last time before 2013that the Toronto Maple Leafs won anNHL playoff game?

6. Name the country that has made themost trips to the World Cup (men's soc-cer) without bringing home a title.

7. Which of the three Triple Crownraces has jockey Gary Stevens won themost times?

Bible triviaBy Wilson Casey

1. Is the book of Nimrod in the Old orNew Testament or neither?

2. From the Law in Exodus 21, what'sthe penalty to whoever smiteth his fatheror mother? Death, Starved, Stoned,Blinded

3. Called Diana in some translations,who was the goddess of Asia having atemple in Ephesus? Dagon, Hermes,Artemis, Baal

4. From the book of Matthew, whoreferred to believers as "salt of the earth"?Jesus, John, Mark, Paul

5. Whose was the voice of one cryingin the wilderness? Eli, Aaron, Samuel,John the Baptist

6. From John 3, what did Jesus com-pare the power of the Spirit to? Sea,Wind, Mountains, Masses

FlashbackBy Mick Harper

1. Name the 1966 hit by The RoyalGuardsmen.

2. Who wrote and released "I FeelFine," and when?

3. Which group released "Life in theFast Line?"

4. Name the 1981 Hall and Oates songthat wound up in the films "She's Out ofMy League" and "You Again."

5. Name the 1959 recording that con-tains this lyric: "During the North Africancampaign, a bunch of soldier boys hadbeen on a long hike and they arrived in alittle town called Casino."

Trivia testBy Fifi Rodriguez

1. LANGUAGE: What does the phrase"entre nous" mean?

2. TELEVISION: What was the nameof "The Flintstones" family pet?

3. AD SLOGANS: What product usesthe advertising slogan, "How do you spellrelief?"

4. MYTHOLOGY: Who was theGreek goddess of the hearth and home?

5. GEOGRAPHY: In which city wouldyou find the famous Trevi Fountain?

6. MUSIC: Which recording artist hada 1970s hit with the song "CrocodileRock"?

7. LITERATURE: What was DorothyParker's pseudonym?

8. MOVIES: Which blockbuster moviefeatured the character Jack Dawson?

9. CHEMISTRY: What is the PeriodicTable symbol for silver?

10. COMICS: What is the name of themilitary base where Beetle Bailey and hisfriends reside?

Moments in timeBy The History Channel

• On Sept. 27, 1540, in Rome, theSociety of Jesus -- a Roman Catholic mis-sionary organization -- receives its charterfrom Pope Paul III. The first Jesuits tookvows of poverty and chastity, and made

plans for the conversion of millions toCatholicism.

On Sept. 23, 1875, Billy the Kid, bornWilliam Henry McCarty, is arrested forthe first time after stealing a basket oflaundry. He broke out of jail and roamedthe American West, eventually earning areputation as an outlaw and murderer,with a rap sheet that allegedly included21 murders.

On Sept. 29, 1907, Gene Autry, per-haps the greatest "singing cowboy" of alltime, is born in Tioga, Texas. While Autrywas no cowboy, he was a genuineWesterner who had lived on a ranch. Hislasting fame came from films and his firstmovie, "In Old Santa Fe," eventually wasfollowed by nearly 100 other films.

On Sept. 28, 1918, a Liberty Loanparade in Philadelphia prompts a hugeoutbreak of the flu epidemic in the city.By the time the epidemic ended, an esti-mated 30 million people were deadworldwide. The most likely origin of the1918 flu pandemic was a bird or farmanimal in the American Midwest.

On Sept. 26, 1928, work begins atChicago's new Galvin ManufacturingCorp. In 1930, Galvin would introducethe Motorola radio, the first mass-pro-duced commercial car radio. (The namehad two parts: "motor" evoked cars andmotion, while "ola" derived from"Victrola" record players.)

On Sept. 25, 1965, the Kansas CityAthletics ageless wonder Satchel Paigestarted a game against the Boston RedSox. The 59-year-old Paige, a NegroLeague legend, proved his greatness bygiving up only one hit in his three inningsof play. He was the oldest pitcher ever toplay a game in the major leagues.

On Sept. 24, 1988, Canadian sprinterBen Johnson runs the 100-meter dash in9.79 seconds to win gold at the SummerOlympics in Seoul, South Korea.Johnson's triumph, however, was short-lived: He tested positive for steroids threedays later and was stripped of the medal.

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Sports Quiz Answers: 1) Eleven (Chicago five; Houston six); 2) Brett had 201steals in a 21-year major-league career; Rose had 198 in 24 years; 3) It was 1998;4) Willis Reed (1970), Michael Jordan (1996, '98), Shaquille O'Neal (2000) and KobeBryant (2009); 5) It was 2004; 6) Mexico, with 14; 7) Stevens has won each of theTriple Crown races three times.Trivia Test Answers: 1) Privately, between us; 2) Dino; 3) Rolaids; 4) Hestia;5) Rome; 6) Elton John; 7) Constant Reader; 8) "Titanic" (Leonardo DiCaprio);9) Ag (argentum); 10) Camp Swampy.Flashback Answers: 1) "Snoopy vs. The Red Baron." Capitalizing on its suc-cess, the song was the first of many Snoopy songs the group produced; 2) Written byJohn Lennon, the song was released by the Beatles in 1964. It was one of the firstuses of feedback as a special effect; 3) The Eagles, on their 1976 "Hotel California"album; 4) Swing Out Sister. The song netted a Grammy nod and ended up on thesoundtrack of "Kiss on My List"; 5) "The Deck of Cards," by Wink Martindale. In thespoken narrative, a soldier is chastised for bringing a deck of cards into church. Thesoldier explains that each card relates to the Bible, with the ace being God, the fourbeing Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, and so on, with every card used as a referenceto the Bible.Bible Trivia Answers: 1) Neither; 2) Death; 3) Artemis; 4) Jesus; 5) John theBaptist; 6) Wind.

DEERcontinued from P.9different places, and being aware of where animals might be foraging basedon the recent rains, or lack thereof, willgive you an insight into where to set up.

There is a reason that these big ani-mals have survived so long; they aresmart and on to the ways of most hunters.Leave plenty of space between you andother members of your hunting party. Ananimal running from one scent mighttravel right into the path of another.

Finally, if you want a big animal, youhave to hunt where the big animals are.That may seem obvious, but a lot of peo-ple are content to hope that they aregoing to bag a 10 point buck whenthey’ve never seen one in their own localhunting area. It’s a simple fact that thelargest deer live only in certain parts ofthe country, and you’ll have to travel toget something if you’re not fortunate tolive in the area. If you have to travel, itmight be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,so it’s a good idea to consider hiring aguide to give you the best possiblechance of success. Deer hunting is popu-lar, but if you want an exceptional ani-mal, you’ll have to do everything right.

Give old crayons a designer lookBy Donna Erickson

If your house and car are full of bro-ken and worn-down crayons after a sum-mer of coloring and doing art projects,don't throw them out! Instead, collectthem all in a box or basket and try thiseasy recycling activity. You and your kidscan make new "designer" crayons -- per-fect for fall art projects or for party favorsat your child's next birthday party.

Here's how:First remove the paper wrapper from

each crayon. Then, help the kids breakthe crayons into pieces and put them intopiles according to basic colors. Put thepieces according to color, in small, heat-

resistant glass jars, such as empty baby-food jars.

With an adult's help, fit a small rackinside a saucepan, and place the jars onthe rack. Fill the saucepan with enoughwater to cover 1/2 inch of the jars. Heatthe water until the crayons melt.

Keep an eye on them at all times.An adult should carefully pour the

melted wax into a plastic candy mold tray(available at kitchen-supply stores andcraft stores in a variety of fun shapes chil-dren like, such as stars, flowers, animals,skates, etc.). Or use ice-cube trays thatcome in fun shapes.

The wax will harden quickly and popout of the mold easily. You could put thetray in the freezer for a few minutes tospeed up the process.

For added effect, pour a contrastingcolor into the mold after the first layer ofwax has hardened. This will produce atwo-tone crayon.

Try out your new crayon shapes on apiece of paper. And for more fun, you canuse them as a puzzle. Just let 4- and 5-year olds put the different shapes backinto the candy molds.

Extra idea: Keep a crayon handy on

the refrigerator for quick note-taking.Simply add a piece of magnet from amagnet strip and set it on the final layerof wax before it completely hardens.

Donna Erickson's award-winning series"Donna's Day" is airing on public televisionnationwide. To find more of her creative fami-ly recipes and activities, visit www.donnas-day.com and link to the NEW Donna's DayFacebook fan page. Her latest book is "DonnaErickson's Fabulous Funstuff for Families."

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