Archive for the ‘Hunting’ Category

Ethical treatment of animals my ass!!

- May 2nd, 2013

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(A Police detective in a hazmat suit prepares to bury a puppy killed by PETA)

The wheels seem to be falling off for our good friends over at the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

A recent Expose of Animal Shelter practices by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has produced some shocking results.

The report indicated that approximately 2,000 animals pass through PETA’s front door every year with the vast majority of them - 96 percent in 2011 – heading straight out the back after they have been killed.

 

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(Photo of PETA ‘death kit’ confiscated by Police from the organization’s van in Ahoskie, North Carolina)

 

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Last year, 733 dogs entered this PETA Animal Shelter. They killed 602 of them. Only 12 were adopted. Also in 2012, the oganization impounded 1,110 cats. 1,045 were put to death. Seven of them were adopted.

Among the other shocking discoveries was a dumpster full of garbage bags, where Police found the bodies of dead animals all killed by the Organization. PETA described these animals as “adorable” and “perfect.”

A veterinarian who naively gave PETA some of the animals, thinking they would find them homes, and examined the dead bodies of others, testified that they were “healthy” and “adoptable.”

So I ask you, is this an Organization you want to support? Where are all the Millions in donations going?

The whole thing makes me sick to my stomach yet still not surprising given some of the antics we’ve seen, over the years, from these clowns.

Outdoorsguy

Keebler’s Wild Turkey Hunt

- April 30th, 2013

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Our buddy Keebler enjoyed a nice start to his 2013 Wild Turkey season…check out the story of his hunt:

So my buddy’s land is in between 2 farms.  The turkeys travel back and forth throughout the day, but don’t roost there so I opted for a late opening day hunt.

I set myself up and gave one hen assembly call.  Normally I make a call, wait a minute or 2 so I can hear any responses then set up my camcorder.

That didn’t work this time.  I was just reaching for my camcorder when I heard something walking.  A bearded hen came out!  I let her go – no sense shooting the poult breeder.  She looked for turkeys, but didn’t see any (I didn’t use decoys) and she left.

I waited 3 minutes and assembly called again.  Waited 5 more minutes and gave 1 gobble.  Nothing in response whatsoever. Since I knew there was at least 1 turkey in the area, I didn’t set my camcorder on.  No sense getting busted because I couldn’t see how far she had walked away.

Then I heard more walking coming from the direction in which the hen left.  I turned my head cam on and waited.

And out stepped this beauty of a tom. I saw the beard, the redhead, my safety was off and I slowly moved my 12 gauge for a shot.  He wasn’t fanned out…just walking with his head pivoting looking for the gobbler (which was me!) He stood there and took a few steps back the way he came, his head was up the entire time looking around.  Bang, he was down instantly.  22 lbs  8″ beard 1.25″ spurs.  Great colour to him. 

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Not bad for a 20 minute hunt…

 

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Ladies and gentlemen start your gobbling!

- April 24th, 2013

Jayebird

This Thursday marks the beginning of Ontario’s 2013 Spring wild turkey season – a week that many hunters have been waiting for with baited breath.

I predict some good calling weather ahead for the weekend.

What are your plans and where are you headed?

Drop me a line, and be sure to check-out this Thursday’s Ottawa SUN and Pembroke Daily Observer(now online) Outdoors Columns dedicated to the pursuit of this province’s favourite fowl!

Outdoorsguy

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Brewer Park Project good for fish habitat!

- March 8th, 2013

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The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority along with the Environment Committee of Ottawa South have been putting their heads together on an exciting neighborhood initiative - to connect the man-made former swimming pond in Brewer Park with the natural Rideau River.

It would be the first time these water bodies have been joined in over 50 years!

The project would allow a channel to be cut on the east-side of the pond allowing the free flow of water from the main Rideau River.

 Several ecological benefits have already been identified by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority:

a) Allow fish species year round access in and out of the pond to the Rideau River.
b) Eliminate the potential for fish kills as a result of the occurrences of anoxic conditions in the pond in the winter and summer months.
c) Altering elevations to create conditions suitable for more diverse submergent and emergent aquatic vegetation in the pond.
d) Creation of new functional spawning, nursery, rearing and food supply habitat in the restored wetland feature for the fish community residing in the adjacent reach of the Rideau River.
e) Providing new and enhanced winter and summer refuge areas for fish.
f) Increased biodiversity.
g) improved water quality for the Rideau River as a result of the wetland enhancement.

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(Photo showing how Brewer Park Pond as it appeared in 1950)

 

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(Photo showing how Brewer Park Pond appears now)

I can just imagine hauling-in a 20 pound muskie from Brewer Park Pond….sounds like a dream come true!

Come out this weekend for an Information Session on the project – Saturday from 3:15 to 5 pm, Main Hall Ottawa South Community Centre, 260 Sunnyside Avenue (in Old Ottawa South)

 

For more information: http://www.rvca.ca/brewerpark/index.html

 

Outdoorsguy

 

Fairmont Kenauk up for sale!

- March 7th, 2013

 

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When I heard the news of Stompin’ Tom’s passing..I knew it was going to be a bad day.

 I am not sure what to think this morning, with the National Post article indicating the my favorite home away from home – Fairmont Kenauk – in Montebello is now up for sale!

 

 What???

 Kenauksign

Anyone who’s been following my articles over the last decade have, undoubtedly, heard my talk about this little slice of heaven. I have been going to Kenauk regularly since 2000, and have followed the history of this magnificent place since I was a boy.

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Kenauk was once an exclusive private hunting and fishing club…for the Quebec Senators and political elites like Pierre Trudeau and Lester B Pearson. It was known as the Seigneurie Club and famous for its moose and deer hunting, as well as top notch trout, pike and bass fishing. Contrary to what some articles are reporting, there is no bear hunting at Kenauk.

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The immense 65, 000 acre estate is currently owned by Oxford Properties which acquired Kenauk from Fairmont Hotels back in 2006. There is no word as to why they have decided to put the property on the market.

 I was doing some quick math, and if all the regular contributors here at the Outdoors Guy Blog put-in 4 Million apiece we could all be co-owners.

Ahhhh, dare to dream!!!

Outdoorsguy