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HOME >> Outdoors The world on a string WADDINGTON, N.Y. — Looking back over the years, a few of the bucks I have tagged carried an interesting story line. Let's see. There was the "button-horn buck," a nice 6-pointer I shot but almost didn't see because I was focusing my attention on a young buck feeding right under my tree stand. Published November 15, 2009 'Girls on the Run' spreads its wings My friend Julia loves to run. She says it makes her feel strong, keeps her healthy and provides great conditioning for the other sports she participates in. Her favorite running partner is her mom. "I'm not old enough yet to run by myself," Julia said. She is, after all, only nine. Published November 15, 2009 Moose season called a success WATERBURY — Vermont moose hunters had a successful hunting season, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. Published November 15, 2009 Outdoor rescue There is a marriage between outdoor recreational safety and Vermont's tourist industry. A good experience will encourage repeat visits, while a bad experience will sour the memories. Published November 15, 2009 The Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests has a new supervisor — at least temporarily — and she's thrilled to be here. Published November 13, 2009 Buck kill data over 25 years The Vermont buck kill during the 16-day firearms season over the past 25 years: Published November 8, 2009 Those deer hunting shows showcase bogus hunts The buck, a good, thick-antlered 8-pointer, strolls from good cover out into the field. The guy in the blind, on film and talking in whispers, tells the viewers he's a nice buck, then says, "He's not a shooter." Published November 8, 2009 A time for antlers While the man in charge of the state's deer herd is reluctant to make any predictions about the 2009 firearms deer season, he does expect it to be somewhat near that of 2008. Published November 8, 2009 Hunting mishaps can be avoided Scanning the wire, looking for stories related to deer hunting, can prove to be a stunning — and sad — experience. Published November 8, 2009 GMC book celebrates the Long Trail WATERBURY — The Green Mountain Club has announced the publication of a large-format book of color photographs and essays celebrating the Long Trail. Published November 8, 2009 Study suggests every buck has breeding opportunities For those of us who were never the alpha male of our crowds, reason to take heart. It seems that even in white-tailed deer, long thought to be reflections of the dominant buck due to the domination of does, that ain't necessarily so. Published November 8, 2009 Dog River regulation Deer, elk importation RIVERTON — A public meeting to discuss a proposed trout fishing regulation change on the Dog River will be held by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department on Nov. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Riverton Fire House on Rte. 12 in Riverton. Published November 1, 2009 Return to Camp Swampy WADDINGTON, N.Y. — It's a half-hour before sunset and the sweet scent of cedar is strong in my nostrils. This is the second evening in a row that I have detected the smell, a first ever, despite deer hunting up here for more than 15 years. Published November 1, 2009 Canadian border crossing: anglers, hunters beware PEMBINA, N.D. — Every border crossing is different, as smugglers will tell you. The same is true for hunters crossing into Canada and returning to the United States. Sometimes they're waved through without question. Other times they and everything they own are torn inside out. Or they're denied entry altogether. Published November 1, 2009 In a blind, with mallards in the air WATERHEN, Manitoba — Early morning. Windy. A low sky suggesting rain. Published November 1, 2009 Walk this way: the Nordic route When my sister told me about this Nordic walking fitness routine she had picked up over the winter months, I listened skeptically. At the time, I figured it was just another fitness trend that would go the way of the spongy wrist weights. Published November 1, 2009 Hunters urged to wear orange WATERBURY – Some choose to wear pink to promote breast cancer awareness. Some choose to wear red to fight HIV/AIDs. Hunters also must decide what color to wear when they go afield, but only blaze orange has a proven safety record. Published November 1, 2009 Be tender, and be quick, with those tenderloins The tenderloins are the delicacy of a deer. Published November 1, 2009 Local ski area snags top slot for families Another national list has been released and another Vermont location has been honored by taking the top spot. Published October 30, 2009 Community helps challenged teen bag his first buck MINNEAPOLIS — I stand 6 feet 5 inches tall. Brad Marcello, age 13, stands 36 inches tall — 3 feet. Published October 25, 2009 A shooting stick aids in getting steady aim AUSTIN, Texas — Rifle shooters, who choose to skip the blind experience and hunt either on the ground or by stalking, always have been limited by their ability to find something on which to rest their rifle. Published October 25, 2009 Stay active and stay younger A visitor recently commented that those living in Vermont are, and must be, fit because daily life is physically challenging. Comparing a walk on flat city sidewalks to a walk on hilly trails, pointing to the need to shovel snow, to trudge through mud, to carry in firewood and, oh yes, just try to take an easy bike ride – he began to make sense. Published October 25, 2009 Pheasant release provides hunting for youth NEAR DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — Tad Schmidt had one of the most enjoyable hunts anyone could ask for on a recent Saturday morning, and he wasn't even carrying a gun. Published October 25, 2009 OutdoorsVT: The bear and the phone Using technology to fend off a black bear When Kris Rowley was confronted by a bear while hiking this summer she didn't exactly go "MacGyver" on the ursine beast, although the man handy at getting himself out of pickles with little or no tools at his disposal would have been proud nonetheless. Published October 23, 2009 |
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