Day: September 24, 2019💾

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Williamsville archer lands record elk – The Buffalo News

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Williamsville archer lands record elk – The Buffalo News

This is the 18th year Pennsylvania has had an elk season, but the first with a specific archery season (Sept. 14-28). Previously, the general season lasted six days and any weapon could be used.

I have been hunting in Pennsylvania since 1983, and this year I bought a big game license online in July and filled out an application for the new archery elk season lottery drawing for $11.90. Then I kind of forgot about it.

On Aug. 17, I was traveling to Florida for a family reunion. After flying into Atlanta, I turned my phone on to find a bunch of messages from an 814 area code. After listening to the messages, though, I realized it was the elk lottery drawing day in Benezette during the annual Elk Extravaganza, and I had been selected for one of the coveted bull elk tags, one of only five available for the new archery season in Zone 10. Let’s just say I was slightly distracted at the family reunion and I couldn’t wait to get back home and start making plans.

I only had four weeks to plan the hunting opportunity of a lifetime. My first task was selecting an outfitter. My good friend Kevin Tone and I drove to Pennsylvania to interview two potential outfitters. It turned out to be an easy decision. Trophy Rack Lodge with owner/guide Larry Guenot was our choice.

 

The Best and Worst U.S. Places to Live Car-Free – CityLab

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The Best and Worst U.S. Places to Live Car-Free – CityLab

Going car-free is a definite trend. Cars are expensive to own, maintain, and insure. They take a heavy toll on the environment. And not having a car can say something about a person’s identity.

But being able to go without a car isn’t just a matter of personal commitment—it depends a lot on where you live. Some cities are denser, have much better transit, and are more walkable and bike-able than others.

 

In absence of trappers, Arkansas issues cull permits — Furbearer Conservation

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In absence of trappers, Arkansas issues cull permits — Furbearer Conservation

For many in the hunting/conservation worlds, the announcement of Arkansas’ predator permit is a double edged sword. While the permit allows for a restoration of wildlife balance, it also raises concerns with the socially perceived wanton waste of natural resources - the furbearers themselves.

For this reason, the Game and Fish Commission is examining the possibility of connecting predator control permit holders with registered fur trappers. When a raccoon, coyote or other permitted animal is killed, the permit holder could then transfer the animal to a fur trapper who can then utilize marketable portions of the animal - such as glands and hides. This method tends to only be feasible during the colder months, when fur trappers are active, and the hides from fur-bearing animals are prime enough to exhibit usable value.
Map: Hays Brook Horse Trails

Albany From Windham High Peak

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People sometimes wonder if you can see Albany from Windham High Peak. You can on a clear day, but it's still kind of loss in the haze due to the 30 plus mile distance your looking. The mountains are certainly easier to see from the tall buildings in Albany then vise versa.

Sunday September 15, 2019 — Notes — Alma Pond 🗺 — Dobbins Memorial State Forest 🗺 — Donahue Woods State Forest 🗺 — Little John Wildlife Management Area 🗺 — Otter Lake 🗺 — South Hill State Forest (Oneida 23) 🗺 — Summer Hill State Forest 🗺 — West Parishville State Forest 🗺— PDF with All Maps 📚
Map: Severence Hill Trail