Glendorn offers curling for winter experienceWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:34AMWhen J. Clifford Forrest purchased Glendorn and officially took over Nov. 4, 2009, he wasted little time expanding upon the resort’s recreational activities.
Green Zone vs. Bourne Identity: How to tell the differenceTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:26PMThis week in theaters, Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass reunite for yet another shoot 'em up action conspiracy thriller in which the government messes with the wrong rogue agent who then goes AWOL on his own moral crusade, racking up the body count in an exotic locale along the way. Only this ...
Disease forces DWR to kill bighorn sheepTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:38PMDutch John The Utah Division of Wildlife Resource has paid big bucks in recent years to import Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep into the mountains near Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
CASPER THE WHITE ELKTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:13PMREDDING, CA —CASPERby Dave FitzpatrickIt took 16 years worth of applications but in 2009, I was finally successful in drawing a Nevada Elk hunting tag for Ely, Nevada. I subsequently hired Minden, Nevada’s Wes Emery from Bighorn Outfitters to be my guide.I arrived in camp on Tuesday, November 3. That evening, using a 60x spotting scope, Wes spotted several bulls and one white elk he thought was ...
BirdLife urges EU to take action against MaltaTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:08PMBirdLife’s European partners have urged the European Commission to take action against Malta, should the Maltese government announce its decision to open yet another spring hunting season putting tens of thousands of migratory birds en-route to their European breeding grounds at peril. The government’s controversial decision is expected soon and it coincides with a recent international [...]
New fish & wildlife proposalsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:29PMThe Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed issuing 800 lottery elk hunt permits for the upcoming season, changing deer zones in 25 counties and opening modern gun season for deer on Nov. 13. Commission members at their March 5 meeting also proposed archery-only and gun-only elk permits for the 2011-12 season.
PAKISTAN - Market factors to watch - March 9Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:46PMKARACHI, March 9 (Reuters) - Following is a list of events in Pakistan as well as news stories and press reports which may influence financial markets.
Government recalls unique licence plateMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:57PMThe owner of the territory’s SNAFU licence plate said he can’t believe he’s being ordered to give it back.
US troops killed in Afghanistan and AfricaMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:15PMJoshua Birchfield was the storyteller among his friends, the fun-loving "Birch" who enjoyed playing baseball and softball, target shooting and fishing with his father."He was a
Joel's Outdoor AdventuresMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:06PMHere's the information for this week's edition of Joel's Outdoor Adventures
Find the right real estate stagerMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:02PMBuyers in some areas complain about walking into an open house and finding dirty laundry in bedrooms. In places like the San Francisco Bay Area, so many listings are well presented for sale that sellers who don't stage their homes are at a disadvantage.
Houstonian Dies In Helicopter CrashMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:23AMA helicopter crash during a hunting trip on a ranch in south Texas leaves the pilot and a passenger dead.
Restocking fish and fishermenMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:09AMWith trout season looming, some speak of recruiting need. On a stone bridge beyond craggy orchard rows and just past a clapboard house where a dog lazed on the front lawn, over from a pond wrinkling in March winds, you'll find a creek.
PAKISTAN - Market factors to watch - March 8Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:00PMKARACHI, March 8 (Reuters) - Following is a list of events in Pakistan as well as news stories and press reports which may influence financial markets.
Curling among many recreational activities at GlendornSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:32PMWhen J. Clifford Forrest purchased Glendorn and officially took over Nov. 4, 2009, he wasted little time expanding upon the resorts recreational activities.
Buying or Selling a Home?Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:40PMTrue, there were all those years of economic euphoria. Only thing is -- like that classic sitcom Seinfeld -- they were based on nothing. As a result, the United States is stumbling into the Tweens with a full-on nasty hangover known as high unemployment.
Forest law gives out tax breaks - and shuts out some from using landSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:12AMMADISON — When a century-old sportsmen’s club moved last year to enter more than 8,200 acres of North Woods timberland into a state program aimed at promoting sustainable forestry, leaders in the Marinette County town of Goodman were alarmed.
Outdoors almanac and calendarSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:36AMThe Fox Rivers one-walleye, 28-inch minimum size limit begins Monday. Through today, the three-fish bag with no minimum size limit is in place. Open-water anglers are getting in on the action with jig-and-minnow combos. Ice near Voyageur Park has been melting fast this week.
WINGBEATS with Bobbie StewartSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:24AMNature never fails to amaze me in its God-given ability to withstand this kind of weather. All of the plants and even some of the animals are underground, sleeping away in hibernation. Even the birds seem to really enjoy the snow after it stops.
Griffin: Bridging winter and springSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:44AMThere are all sorts of good ways to bridge this stretch between winter and spring.
Eriksmoen: Northrup operated behind enemy lines in warSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:32AMOne of the first white settlers in what is now southeastern North Dakota spent much of his time in the Civil War operating behind enemy lines gathering important information for the Union Army.
Mover: Scott RobinsonSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:10AMWhat is your new title? Vice president, corporate controller and chief accounting officer for Imation, Oakdale.
Some pretty big fish taken in Bay State watersSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:58PMThere were some big fish taken in 2009, with many of the records set in ponds well known for providing lunkers.
Parents of Columbine victim to speak at servicesSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:02AMLAS CRUCES -- On April 20, 1999, Brad and Misty Bernall experienced every parent s worst nightmare: the loss of a beloved child with a bright future ahead of her.
OU-L conference seeks to empower womenSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:41AMThe theme of Friday's conference was "Empowering Women for Change." OU-L hosted several workshops throughout the daylong conference that dealt with topics such as decluttering one's life, relieving stress and navigating the job market.
For Canada’s obese, exercise alone isn’t going to cut itSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:18AMIt’s such a widely accepted idea it’s virtually dieting dogma, a belief pushed with almost religious zeal: you can’t lose weight without exercising more.
Hunting license open house March 13Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:12AMThe Colorado Division of Wildlife will hold an open house for hunters that are new to the state and those who would like some help learning about and applying for a license. The event will take place from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, March 13, at the Northeast Region Service Center at 6060 Broadway in Denver. Customer service representatives and wildlife officers will be on hand to answer questions ...
Of the Outdoors: Hard Water Fishing On Lake Of The WoodsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:19AMA couple of times each year, we head north to do some fishing on Lake of the Woods, once during the summer and again during the winter.
WATTS: Pheasants Forever making a differenceFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:58PMWhen it comes to helping preserve wildlife habitat in Michigan, Pheasants Forever is at the forefront of organizations that make a difference.
Simple Guide in Hunting for Fort Lauderdale Rental PropertiesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:31PMFort Lauderdale rental properties indeed carry plenty of benefits which make them quite popular for those looking for an alternative to homeownership. Not everyone can afford to pay a monthly mortgage.
Coyote war nears acmeFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:49AMA temporary ceasefire in the man-coyote war begins Monday as hunting season closes. Though some adore them, more locals fear or revile coyotes, whose population has spread dramatically. But what's not to like about the poor-man's wolf? They're a farmer's best friend, devouring crop-damaging rodents. They feast on garden-ravaging woodchucks. And after deer season, they provide challenging hunting ...
Families with special needs kids focus of free guideFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:26AMA coalition of city leaders and nonprofit groups is expected to launch today a resource guide for special needs children — and the creators say it's the first of its kind.
How much do you really want it?Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:39AMAdding a trophy bull elk to resume is tough sledding - with or without a guide
Book celebrates Whidbey Island's many charmsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:21AMDan Pedersen of Langley, like others who live on Whidbey Island, said he's developed a deep affection for the island's forests, farms, beaches, prairies, wildlife and small towns.
Youth turkey hunting season set for April 17-18Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:10PMINDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s 2010 youth turkey season takes place April 17 and April 18. The special season is open to hunters age 17 or younger. Youth hunters are limited to one bearded or male wild turkey. To participate, a youth hunter must be...
Acoustic show gives Kinks leader Ray Davies room to roamThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:01PMBinghamton has been known for plenty of things over the years, including carousels, Rod Serling and spiedies. But for legendary British rocker Ray Davies, the city holds a unique distinction on his list of all-time greats.
USA TODAY's Board of ContributorsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:41PMUSA TODAY's board of contributors, which was launched in 1996, is composed of more than 25 contributing writers, whose interests range from education to religion to sports to the economy. Their charge is to chronicle American culture by telling the stories, large and small, that collectively make us what we are. The writers many of them well-known columnists, authors and thinkers come from all ...
Is Your Child's Backpack Too Heavy?Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:23AMFind out if your child's backpack is too heavy with this interactive calculator.
DIY Chalkboard Table Makes for Easy Note-Taking When Inspiration Strikes [DIY]Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:13PM# diy Inspiration can strike at strange times, and you don't always want to go hunting for a pen and paper to capture your idea. DIY weblog Instructables has you covered with this easy-to-build chalkboard table. More »
Drugs, Weapons Seized During Salinas RaidTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:44PMA raid at an east Salinas building resulted in eight arrests as law enforcement agents seized weapons and drugs.
Action-figure Abbott missing in the NTTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:26PMFor a few hours last night grave fears were held for the Federal Opposition Leader.
Burton and Bekmambetov Go Vampire Hunting with LincolnTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:04PMTim Burton ( Alice in Wonderland ) and Timur Bekmambetov ( Wanted ) are teaming to produce a big screen adaptation of Seth Grahame-Smith's new book "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter," which was released in stores today. Lionsgate previously picked up the film rights to the author's Pride and Prejudice and Zombies , which Natalie Portman is attached to star in and David O.Russell is circling to ...
Advice: Tips and tricks for female travellersTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:19PMLONELY Planet reveals some top tips for women travellers including the "three-second rule" and a warning about wearing your wedding ring.