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The Do’s and Don’ts of Gamefishing on Charter Boats
Do You Have The Right Firearm
Poisonous Plants in Illinois
Central Illinois • Summer Edition 2014
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Inside
8 Upcoming Events 10 4th Of July Events
FISHING
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Fishing Facts
8 Fishing Map 10 Dealer Marks 50 Years In Business 11 Major Illinois Sports Fish 12 Don’t Forget Your Fishing Gear Checklist 14 The Do’s and Don’ts of Gamefishing on Charter Boats 16 Gamefishing on a Charter Boat 18 Statewide Sports Fishing Regulations 20 Fishing Facts 22 Sunrise and Sunset Tables
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24 Camping Map 26 Your Area Campground Quick Quide 27 Visit Majestic Oaks Campground 28 Don’t Forget Your Camping Gear Checklist 31 5 Camping Tips You’ll Love 33 Universal Campfire Cooking Tricks 38 What To Do When You Come Into Contact with Poisonous Plants in Illinois 40 Common Poisonous Plants in Illinois 42 How to Camp Green
HUNTING
Do You Have The Right Firearm?
Front Cover Photo Credit: Jessica Anderson
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46 Hunting Map 48 Don’t Forget Your Hunting Gear Checklist 49 Bow Hunting Tips 51 Hunting Season Dates To Remember 53 Hunting Facts 54 Most Popular Hunts 56 Do You Have The Right Firearm? 57 Do You Know Your Archery Equipment? 58 10 Best Waterfowler Hunting Guns 60 Best 9 Rifles For Today’s Hunter 64 iSpy 65 Scavenger Hunt
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Upcoming Events 1 – Bass 25 Bloomington Club tournament ( Points 4 ) – Bloomington, IL 1 – Bass 25 Peoria Club tournament at Banner Marsh – Peoria, IL 7 – Ol´ Joe´s Catfish Tournament on Clinton Lake at Weldon Ramp – Clinton, IL 8 – Otter Lake Bass Tournament 3–5 – A Taster of Archaeology for Adults – Lewistown, IL 7 – Father-Son Atlatl Creations – Lewistown, IL 7 – Kids Fishing Derby (Weldon Springs) – Clinton, IL 10–12 – A Taste of Archaeology for Teens – Lewistown, IL 13 – Summer Fun Fridays! – Lewistown, IL 14 – Relay For Life - Open Bass Tournament on Lake Bloomington – Hudson, IL 14 – Hunters of the Night – Owls – Cache River State Natural Area, Cache River Wetlands Center – Cypress IL 15 – More than Bows-n-Arrows – Lewistown, IL 13–15 – Midwest Skeet Classic – Sparta, IL 20 – Summer Fun Fridays! – Dickson Mounds Museum, Lewistown, IL 21 – ENTICE Forest Ecology and Wildlife Workshop – Willow Springs, IL 21 – The HOI Crappie Club Tournament on Dawson Lake at Main Ramp – Dawson, IL 21 – Tri-County Catfish Assoc. Tournament on Illinois River out of Kuchie´s in Creve Coeur, IL 21–22 River Rat Catfish Classic - Grafton, IL 22 – Otter Lake Bass Tournament 27 – Summer Fun Fridays! – Dickson Mounds Museum, Lewistown, IL 28 – ENTICE Pollinators and the Prairie Workshop – Lisle, IL 29 – Bass 25 Bloomington Club tournament ( Points 5 ) at Banner Marsh – Bloomington, IL 29 – Bass 25 Peoria Club tournament at Otter Lake 1–30 – Deer Permit Application Deadline – 2nd Lottery 2–30 – Non-Resident Archery Deer Permit Application 5 – Ol´ Joe´s Catfish Tournament on Clinton Lake at Weldon Ramp – Clinton, IL 11 – Summer Fun Fridays! – Dickson Mounds Museum, Lewistown, IL 12 – Nature Track: Experience a Voyageur Canoe – Dickson Mounds Museum, Lewistown, IL 12 – The HOI Crappie Club - Night - Tournament on Evergreen Lake at Main Ramp – Hudson, IL 13 – Bass 25 Peoria Club Tournament at Schuy-Rush Lake – Schuyler County, IL 18 – Summer Fun Fridays! – Dickson Mounds Museum, Lewistown, IL 19 – Tri-County Catfish Assoc. Tournament on Illinois River out of City Ramp in Pekin 20 – Bass 25 Bloomington Club Tournament ( Points 6 ) at Sangchris Lake – Rochester, IL 20 – The Illinois B.A.S.S. Nation Open Team Tournament at Mississippi River Pool 13 20 – Otter Lake Bass Tournament 25 – Summer Fun Fridays! – Dickson Mounds Museum, Lewistown, IL 26 – Otter Lake Bass Tournament 1-30 – Resident Single Either-sex Deer Archery Permit Application 2 – Ol´ Joe´s Catfish Tournament on Clinton Lake at Weldon Ramp – Clinton, IL 9 – Tri-County Catfish Assoc. Tournament on Illinois River out of City Ramp – Chillicothe, IL 10 – Bass 25 Bloomington Club Open tournament ( Open ) – Kankakee/Des Plaines River 10 – The Illinois B.A.S.S. Nation Open Team Tournament at Lake Springfield – Springfield, IL 12 – Deer Permit Random Daily Drawings Lottery - 8/12/2014 17 – Bass 25 Peoria Club tournament at Banner Marsh 23 – The HOI Crappie Club Tournament on Dawson Lake at Main Ramp (Early) 24 – Otter Lake Bass Tournament
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4th of July Events Date: June 28, 2014 at Dusk Where: Macon Speedway 205 N Wiles St in Macon, Illinois 62544 Date: July 3, 2014 at Dusk Where: Glen Oak Park 2218 North Prospect Road in Peoria, Illinois 61603 Date: July 4, 2014 at Dusk Where: Pekin Park Stadium Red Bud Drive in Pekin, Illinois 61554 Date: July 4, 2014 at Dusk Where: Pottawatomie Park 8 North Ave in St Charles, Illinois 60174 Date: July 4, 2014 at Dusk Where: Williams Park 874 Main St in Antioch, Illinois 60002 Date: July 4, 2014 at Sunset Where: Lake Storey Beach Fourth of July 1572 Machen Dr in Galesburg, Illinois 61401
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Fishing
Anderson Lake, Fulton Co. 2 Argyle Lake, McDonough Co. 3 Banner Marsh, Peoria Co. 4 Citizen’s Lake, Warren Co. 5 Gladstone Lake, Henderson Co. 6 Johnson Sauk Lake, Henry Co. 7 Lake Storey, Knox Co. 8 Marshall County Lake, Marshall Co. 9 McMaster Lake, Knox Co. 10 Powerton Lake, Tazewell Co. 11 Rice Lake, Fulton Co. 12 Springlake North, Tazewell Co. 13 Springlake South, Tazewell Co. 14 Woodford County Conservation Area Lakes, Woodford Co. 15 Wildlife Prairie State Park, Peoria Co 1
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Dealer Marks 50 Years In Business
In 1964, television shop owner Hank Schiesser realized that farmers in the rural community of Raymond Ill., didn’t care much about television during the summer months. To compensate for lost business, Schiesser opened a Mercury exclusive dealership by the name of Hann’s Sales and Service. Despite the typical challenges of business proprietorship, Schiesser’s family business spent the last 50 years expanding its operations and customer base. Growing up in the Chicago suburb of Evergreen Park, Ill., Schiesser became familiar with engines and the marine industry by working in his friend’s father’s garage. “Going into high school, a buddy of mine had a father who ran an automotive service center as well as a marine dealership, and I worked and helped him during the summer months. He sold McCulloch and Scott-Atwater outboards,” said Schiesser. Aside from hands-on experience working with engines, Schiesser took other interests to an educational level. “I also liked electronics, so I went to Coyne Electrical School in Chicago and graduated in electronics,” said Schiesser. After finishing school, Schiesser moved to Raymond, Ill., to be closer to his sister and started a television and electronics shop. But only three months into business, Scheisser discovered the priorities of farmers lie with their crops and livestock, not television. “I opened up a television shop. It’s [Raymond, Ill.,] a rural farm community. So back then when it came to farming time, the farmers could care less about television, so it was real slow during the summer months,” said Schiesser. To offset a decreased amount of business during Mother Nature’s busiest and most lucrative seasons, Schiesser stocked an inventory of boats with help from a St. Louis-area Mercury distributor. Schiesser’s marine dealership experience and electronics knowledge continue to be advantageous when rigging and servicing equipment. “ Having that electronic background has always been beneficial for my business,” said Schiesser. For a while, Hank kept both the marine business and television and electronic business. But in 1971, Schiesser’s marine segment became overwhelmingly busy to the point where he could no longer manage both at once, prompting him to sell the television business. “Eventually it grew and grew and grew where it was just too much to handle the television as well as the boats. I was able to sell the television part off to a retired service individual and strictly went into selling boats,” said Schiesser. To accommodate the needs of his growing business, Schiesser knocked down some walls and purchased a building formerly operated by a Case Agricultural dealer from additional showroom space. Today, Hank’s Sales and Service operates three buildings on five acres of property and is 100-percent Mercury exclusive. The dealership also displays a few nostalgic items for a decorative touch. “Over the years we have collected a lot of neat memorabilia for customers to look at, a lot of old Mercury outboards,” said Schiesser. “We purchased a boat
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that was used in the Olympics, it’s one of those 60-foot rowboats.” After a half-century of good service and the best products in the industry, the staff at Hank’s Sales and Service continues to experience success and business from loyal customers. In some cases, their business comes from the children of longtime customers. “Customers come back over the years; we’re dealing with sometimes third generations [customers] and their grandfathers and fathers and now their sons. They know we’ve taken care of their product for their past generations, and they know the product is reliable,” s aid Schiesser. In 2014, Hank’s Sales and Service will reach a milestone seldom seen by marine dealerships, their 50year anniversary of business. Schiesser and his children Tricha and Todd, who help operate the business, don’t have any concrete plans for the celebration, but do have a few ideas to commemorate the occasion. “There are a lot of local parades where we can pull some boats through with it showing our 50 years in business, and we may as well have something at our store,” said Schiesser. As for the next 50 years, Schiesser will follow the same formula that brought him success – high standards in service and product quality. “I’ll keep doing what I’m doing,” said Schiesser. – Mercury Messenger
Major Illinois Sports Fish
Green Sunfish Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Bluegill Redear White Crappie Black Crappie Coho Salmon Brown Trout Lake Trout Yellow Bullhead Brown Bullhead Black Bullhead Flathead Catfish Blue Catfish Kyulule Family, Jacob Landry, Chase Landry • Gander Mountain – Peoria, Il • Peoria County
Channel Catfish Longnose Gar Shortnose Gar Sauger Striped Bass White Bass Spotted Gar Paddlefish Tiger Muskie Shovelnose Sturgeon Northern Pike Muskellenge Chinook Salmon Yellow Perch Walleye
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Don’t Forget Your Fishing Gear! 5-Gallon Bucket Landing Net/Cradle Rod Case Bait Net Line Clippers Swivels Bobbers Leaders Rods Bait Bucket Line Sinkers Bobber Stops Lip Grip Tackle Box Jig/Lures/ Spoons
Leslie Farrar Smallmouth Bass caught at Allendale Conservation Club – Wyoming, Illinois
Blue Gill, Stark Co.
Fishing Checklist
Reels Fish Stringer Mouth Spreaders Towel Hooks Needlenose Pliers 2-Way Radios Glass/Lens Cleaner Rope (50 ft.) Batteries GPS/Map/Personal Locator Seat/Stool Binocular Harness Hand Sanitizer Sunglasses Leash Binoculars
Hand Warmers Sunscreen Bug Spray First-Aid Kit Knife/Multi-Tool Weather Radio Flares Lighter/Matches High Energy Food Snacks Toilet Paper/Paper Towels Camera Hydration Pack Water Compass Ice
Christopher Haynes, 5, caught his first fish at Kickapoo Sportsman’s Club in Kickapoo, Illinois.
Catfish, Illinois River
Largemouth Bass, Stark Co.
Paige Coile • Fulton County Anderson Lake, IL
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Waterproof Stuff Sack Cooler Knife Sharpener Waterproofing Spray Case Flashlight/Headlamp Polarized Sunglasses Permanent Marker Filet Board Plastic Bags Cooking Supplies Fish Batter Weight Scale Eating Utensils Measuring Tape/Ruler/Bump Board
Crappie, Stark Co.
Largemouth Bass, Stark County, Repella Black and Silver
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Gamefishing on Charter Boats
Do’s
Don’ts
• Take a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. You will get a lot of glare reflected off the water, even on cloudy days.
• Brag before you go about how many fish you are going to catch. It’s bound to blank your day.
• Take a camera.
• Play with fishing equipment settings. (Even if you do know what you are doing)
• Wear non marking soft soled shoes.
• Put a rod butt down on a teak deck – It will damage the teak. All rods go in rod holders.
• Ask if you are fishing under IGFA Rules – You just might catch a World Record! • Ask, if you want to come up and see the bridge. • Eat your catch – you won’t ever eat a fresher tastier fish than one that you just landed. • Respect the boat. Don’t trash it. Rubbish makes its way to the bilge and can block bilge pumps. • Enjoy the whole day’s experience, not just the fishing!
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• Crowd round the deckie with a camera when he is tracing or gaffing a fish. STAY WELL BACK. • Bring a hand held GPS. If the skipper sees it, you won’t be going to any of his secret hot spots. • Access the foredeck or engine room. They are out of bounds unless the skipper specifically tells you otherwise. • Litter. Never throw any type of rubbish (including cigarette butts) overboard. Turtles eat butts and die.
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Gamefishing on a Charter Boat
Gamefishing on a charter boat is a wonderful experience, no matter if you are a new angler or well-seasoned expert. We will give you some great questions to ask, as well as tips to maximize the fun in your trip! When calling a potential charter service, you want to find out as much information as possible about the services they provide. If possible, ask to speak to the skipper. Here are some great questions to ask:
“What is the best time to come?” “What fish are in season?” “What kind of tackle do you have on board, in what classes?” “Does bad weather prevent you from going out?” “Do you fish under IFGA rules?” “Can you put me in touch with previous clients?” “What types of fishing do you offer?” “What do I need to bring?” Also, when speaking to the skipper, let him know what kind of fish you would like to catch. Let him know if you prefer calmer waters or if you don’t mind going in to more wavier environments. The last thing you need to do is grab some buddies and head out to the boat!
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Statewide Sportfishing Regulations Aquatic Life Black Bass (Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted Bass)
Statewide Creel and Size Limits Daily catch limit is 6 bass, either single or collectively, except as specified under Site Specific Regulations (http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/fishing/Documents/IllinoisFishingInformation.pdf). In streams and rivers (excluding the mainstrem of the Mississippi, Ohio including the Golconda Marina, and Wabash Rivers) the daily creel can contain no more than 3 smallmouth bass. In streams and tributaries statewide, except for the Mississippi, Ohio including the Golconda Marina, Wabash and Illinois Rivers, all smallmouth bass must beimmediately released between April 1 and June 15. There is no statewide size limit.
Tiger and Pure Muskies
1 fish (individually or collectively) daily creel limit; minumum length is 36 inches; refer to the Site Specific Sportfishing Regulations (http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/fishing/Documents/IllinoisFishingInformation.pdf). In some waters the minimum length is 42 or 48 inches for pure muskies.
Northern Pike
3 fish daily creel limit with 24 inches minimum length limit except in the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers (refer to Site Specific Sportsfishing Regulations at http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/fishing/ Documents/IllinoisFishingInformation.pdf).
Salmon and Trout in Lake Michigan
5 fish (individually or collectively) daily creel limit; no more than 5 fish of any one species (except for Lake Trout where 2 fish is the faily creel limit); for all species the minimum lenght limit is 10 inches.
Salmon and Trout outside of Lake Michigan Temperate Bass (Striped, White & Hybrid Striped Bass)
Walleye, Sauger, and Hybrid Walleye/Sauger Common Snapping Turtles and Bullfrogs (Season June 15 to August 31 both dates inclusive) Indigenous Amphibian and Reptile taxa (excluding common snapping turtles and bullfrogs)
5 fish (individually or collectively) daily creel limit. No creel limit for fish less than 17 inches long except for certain waters. The creel limit for fish is 3 fish in all waters excluding the Mississippi River bordering Missouri where there is a 30 fish daily creel limit and in the Mississippi River bordering Iowa where there is a 25 fish daily creel limit (refer to Site Specific Regulations http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/fishing/Documents/IllinoisFishingInformation.pdf). 6 fish (singly or collectively) daily creel limit except in the Mississippi (Site Specific Regulations http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/fishing/Documents/IllinoisFishingInformation.pdf) minimum length limit is 14 (except in the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Wabash River, or as Site Specific Regulations state). The daily catch limit for common snapping turtles with a possession limit of 4. The daily catch limit for bullfrogs is 8 with a possession limit of 16.
Possession limit is 8 collectively with no more than 4 per.
Information sited from: http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/fishing/Documents/IllinoisFishingInformation.pdf
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Fishing Facts • Fishing now ranks as the 8th most popular sport in the nation. It ranks ahead of bicycling, bowling, basketball, golf, jogging, baseball, softball, soccer, plus many more. Only walking, swimming and camping are more popular.
• More Americans fish than play soccer and basketball. • 14.3 million women 7 and older fish. • Women spend on average 3 billion a year on expenses for fishing trips and equipment. • 33% of anglers fish to relax. • 25% of anglers fish as a way of spending time with family and friends. • Bass fishing is the most popular type of fishing in the United States. • 31% of freshwater anglers fish for trout. • 26% of freshwater anglers fish for catfish. • 86% of freshwater anglers fish in flat water, including ponds, lakes and reservoirs. • 38% of all anglers live in urban areas with populations of 1 million or more. • Americans spent an estimated 41.8 Billion dollars last year on their sport (trips, licenses, and equipment). • An average angler spends roughly $1,261 annually on fishing expenses.
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Sunrise & Sunset Time Tables June 2014 Jun 1
Peoria Co.
Fulton Co.
Knox Co.
Marshall Co.
Stark Co.
Tazewell Co.
Henry Co.
McDon. Warren Co. Co.
Hender. Co.
Mercer Co.
Hancock Co.
Woodford Co.
July 2014
Peoria Co.
Fulton Co.
Knox Co.
Marshall Co.
Stark Co.
Tazewell Co.
Henry Co.
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Majestic Oaks Campground in Lake Ozark, MO is proud to feature its many improvements since the current owners’ bought the campground in 2007. Many infrastructure improvements are only notable if you pay attention to the great water pressure and clean power electric services with 30 and 50 amps. Other improvements are easily noticeable like the new RV sites, the remodeled swimming pool and of course the meticulously kept bathhouses and grounds. The sites are big, level and have water, sewer, electric, cable TV, fire pit and picnic table. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the park, but many guests prefer getting off the computer and outside among the oak forest to hike, bike, swim, or play horseshoes, shuffleboard or volleyball. Customer service is our main priority at Majestic Oaks Family Campground. We have a nicely stocked camp store for items you may have forgotten along with other treats, gifts and novelties. We have an onsite propane filling station, laundry room and an activity room with kitchenette for small group gatherings as well as a large open air pavilion with covered fire pit for large groups and other activities. The scheduled activities include Father’s Day Waffle Breakfast, Kids Carnival in July, Labor Day BBQ contest, Hayrides every Saturday Night in October. But the most popular activity is the Halloween Spooktacular the last weekend in October. Activities go on all day and include pumpkin carving contest, crafts for kids, trick-or-treating, games and costume contest and hayride. And for the brave at heart, a hike through the haunted forest will surely have you screaming for more. Even when there is not a scheduled event, you will find lots to do on and off the campground. Majestic Oaks is located only 5 miles from the Bagnell Dam Strip with lots of restaurants and shopping. We are within 15 miles of 18 different golf courses. Easy access to and from the campground as well as the large pull-through sites make it ideal for big rigs while also welcoming the rustic campers with secluded tent sites.
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Don’t Forget Your Camping Gear! Camping Checklist
Tent Awning/gazebo Airbed/Sleeping mat Pump Lantern and/or Torch Lighter and/or Matches Tent pegs Waste water container Pillow/s and case/s Backpack Table Chairs Cooker or BBQ Cool box or fridge Mallet Bottled gas Camping toilet Charcoal
Blanket Firelighters Fire bucket Water container Leisure battery Batteries Sleeping bag/s Duvet Parasol Windbreaker Clothes line and pegs Waste pipes Carrier Toilet fluid / flush Breathable ground sheet Gaffer tape Electric hook up lead Swiss army knife
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Leveling ramps Leg pads Wheel clamp Hitch lock Spare keys Wing mirrors Tent peg puller Toothbrush and Paste Shampoo/Conditioner Hairbrush Sanitizer Hair dryer/straighteners Make up bag Soap/Shower gel Flannel / Sponge Toilet paper Paper hankies Shaving equipment
Towels (bath and beach) Contact lens solution Sun cream After sun Wet wipes Feminine hygiene Painkillers Antiseptic cream Antihistamines Indigestion tablets Insect repellent Plasters/Bandages Tweezers Travel sickness pills Safety pins Prescription medication Glasses
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5 Camping Tips You’ll Love Make your own hand washing station. Simply use a clean laundry detergent dispenser with a spicket. Add a paper towel holder to the top to make it complete!
1 Make roughing it a little easier by placing foam floor tiles on your tent floor.
2 Fill a gallon jug up with water and place a headlamp on the side for a glowing light that’s easy on the eyes.
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Campfire Cooking Tricks
1) WRAP MEAT, CHEESE, OR FRESHLY CAUGHT FISH IN WILD LEAVES This is a pretty nifty little thing that can impart a fresh flavor to your food, but that can also subtly impart a unique characteristic to your food. I love cooking freshcaught fish wrapped in ramps, or wrapped like a spiral with long cattail leaves, which taste earthy and bright at the same time. Trout in walnut leaves is especially good. Simply overlap the leaves around the fish and tie some wet twine around the whole shebang to hold it together (alternatively: if the leaves are long or big enough, simply fold them under and place them folded-side down) and put it right above the coals, or right next to the fire. The leaves will help the meat steam, and protect its skin from burning. There are tons of edible leaves you can use to wrap your food in. Of course there are the perennial favorites like palm leaves, banana leaves, reed leaves, corn husks, and grape leaves but you can use the leaves from wild garlic, sorrel, linden trees, hibiscus, nettle, lotus, common mallow, ramps, cattails, potato beans, hoja santas, walnut trees, sycamore trees, chestnut trees, oak trees, maple trees, cherry trees, and many more.
2. BOIL WATER IN A PAPER CUP Here’s the thing about water; it’s a fantastic thermal conductor, and as long as it’s under normal atmospheric pressure (15 psi or so), it will not get hotter than 212 degrees in its liquid form. Since paper doesn’t burn until 451 degrees, you can literally take a cheap paper cup, fill it with water, and put it directly on the coals of a fire. You may have to experiment with the right brand of cup, but basically the water will prevent the paper from burning. Next time you’re out camping, whip out the old Dixie, fill it with water from the local stream, put it right on the coals, and when it’s done, CAREFULLY pick it up, throw in some hot cocoa, and look at your
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friends like, “Yeah, that’s right, I boil water in paper. Who wants to touch me?” This technique will work with other materials like plastic as well, but bear in mind any material that is not directly in contact with the water WILL burn, so watch out for extended seams or irregular surfaces. 3. COOK AN EGG IN AN ORANGE PEEL This process uses the same concept as the above tip, but utilizes it for a sweet breakfast idea. Grab that orange you brought with you, and cut it in half. Carve out the flesh from both sides, being careful not to cut through the skin. While you’re enjoying your yummy fruit, crack an egg or two into each of the two orange peel “cups”, and drop them into a bed of loose coals. When you see the albumen (that’s fancy talk for the whites) set up, grab the cups out of the coal and have yourself a tasty treat. You can do this with whisked eggs, cheese, and veggies as well for a little omelet. Obviously, if you like the yolk hard, leave it in until you get to your desired level of doneness. 4) USE A FRISBEE AS A CHOPPING BOARD Obviously you’ll want to clean it when you’re done, but everyone in camp will think you’re clever when you whip out the ‘bee and start cutting up wild veggies with your Swiss Army Knife! 5) LEARN THE ART OF THE VENERABLE HOBO MEAL Way back in the day you may have learned this technique as a Scout, and may have heard this technique referred to as a “hobo’s dinner” or “tinfoil dinner”, but I think the sheer performance and versatility of this method of cooking deserves better nomenclature. If you were at home using a similar technique in your oven with parchment paper, snooty chefs would say you’re cooking “en papillote”. This is basically a wet-cooking method
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that moderates the heat of the coals, and all you need is to combine some aromatic vegetables (celery, onions, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, leeks, etc.) with your favorite starch (potatoes, yams, turnips), some other yummy veggies (brussel sprouts, green beans), a protein of your choice, some herbs or spices, some fat or oil, and a small amount of cooking liquid or something that will release liquid (water, broth, wine, fruits, citrus slices). Simply fold it all up in a double-layer of aluminum foil, roll the edges up tight so nothing can get out, and drop the whole thing on the coals. How long you leave it in depends on what you’re cooking. My trick is to cut up the pieces so that everything comes out at the same done-ness. Meat, for example, should stay in large pieces, whereas longcooking items like potatoes should be cut into smaller pieces or thinner slices. This no-clean up method of cooking can produce anything from steamed salmon with lemon, butter and dill, to a bouef bourguignon, to a chicken pot pie, or a Moroccan lamb stew.
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What To Do When You Come Into Contact with Poisonous Plants in Illinois There are many types of harmful plants that can affect us. The one we know best in our area is poison ivy, Rhus radicans. It is poisonous to the touch, because all parts of the plant contain oil that causes an allergic reaction in many people. There are however many more harmful plants that we should be aware of as leaders. Below is a list of the more common do not touch plants in our area. It is by no means an inclusive list. Do not eat any wild plant unless an expert has told you that it is safe to eat. Just because you see an animal eating a plant part does not mean it is safe for you to eat it. Remember, birds can sit on a poison ivy vine and eat the berries without any reaction at all! Get medical help quickly when you see an allergic reaction starting, or if symptoms of internal poisoning are noticed. Know where the local hospital is, and the telephone number of the closest poison control center. Poison emergency kit should contain: 1. The Poison Center phone number for your area 2. Syrup of ipecac and
3. Activated charcoal. The Illinois Poison Center telephone number is: 1-800-942-5969; TDD access at 312-906-6185. Visit their site at: http://www. mchc.org/ipc/ipc.html. Syrup of Ipecac. ALWAYS call your Poison Center or a doctor BEFORE using Syrup of Ipecac to get directions for using it. Syrup of Ipecac is an over-the-counter drug available at your local drugstore that is used to make a person vomit. It is not useful for every poisoning, and the amount of syrup of ipecac needed varies depending on the age and size of the person. Activated Charcoal. ALWAYS
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call the Illinois Poison Center or a doctor BEFORE using activated charcoal to get directions for using it. Activated Charcoal is an over-the-counter drug available at your local drugstore. used to “absorb� or bind with poisons. It is supplied in a number of forms. Ask the pharmacist for help in selecting a product. The Illinois Poison Center recommends either a granulated form (that you would mix with water or soda) or a pre-mixed water solution. Illinois Poison Center recommends products that do not contain sorbitol, like Syrup of Ipecac. It is not useful for every poisoning.
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Common Poisonous
Poison Ivy (Rhus Radicans): is common in a wide variety of habitats from woodlands to sand dunes
to wooded floodplains. It is native to western and eastern US and southern Canada. It has a variable habit of growth, it can be a ground cover, vine, small bush or even look like a small tree; aerial roots develop when it climbs up a tree or fence, they are very fine, dense, and hair-like. Its leaves are alternate 4”-14” long, compound with 3-leaflets 2”-4” long. The leaf surface may be covered with fine hairs or smooth and glossy, leaflet shape is also variable from smooth edged with no teeth to coarsely toothed like an oak leaf. Fall color ranges from yellow to bright red. Poison ivy fruit are small, white berry-like drupes in fall (they can persist through the winter into the spring), stems are covered with a fine layer of short, tan hairs.
Western Poison Oak (Rhus Diversilobum) is usually a shrub, 3-7 ft (1-2 m) high, sometime
vining and up to 50 ft (15 m). Its leaves are alternate, 1-3” long, pinnately compound with 3 leaflets, each leaflet is rounded, with a blunt tip, a glossy upper surface, and an edge that is irregularly toothed. Leaves may be highly colored (red and gold) in fall. Fruit is a 5 mm diameter, berry-like drupe, white or cream colored that are in open clusters on the plant.
Eastern Poison Oak (Rhus Toxicodendron) is a vine or ground cover, and looks very much like our native poison ivy, except the edges of its leaves are more deeply and coarsely toothed. Its leaves are alternate, 4”-14” long, pinnately compound with 3 leaflets, each leaflet 2”-4” long, covered with fine hairs, leaflet shape is variable, and fruits are open clusters of small cream-white berry-like drupes.
Poison Sumac (Rhus Vernix) is rare in our area. It is typically found in bogs, acid wet places, and
shaded marsh borders in Lake and McHenry counties in Illinois; bogs in the dune areas in northern Indiana; and scattered wetland areas of southwestern Michigan. It is a small tree with alternate leaves that are 7-12” long, each leaf has 7-13 leaflets each 2-4” long, they are smooth and may have a reddish leaf stalk, fruits are open drooping clusters of yellowish-gray berry-like drupes.
Wild Parsnip (Pastinaca Sativa) is a member of the carrot family. It is a European cousin of the
cultivated parsnip. It is found as an abundant weed in pastures, vacant lots, and mowed rights-of-way. Contact with the plant sap, in strong sunlight can cause skin redness, itching, and blisters to form in a reaction that is similar to poison-ivy. It looks like a 3-4 ft tall, coarse, wild carrot. It has a stout ribbed stem, and large, coarse, parsley-like leaves. Its flowers are arranged in a large, flat-topped cluster at the top of the plant stem. Individual flowers are small and yellowish-green.
Tall Nettle (Urtica Dioica Ssp. Gracilis or U. Procera) is frequent along streams, and in moist waste places. It is a tall plant with long narrow leaves, covered with very fine hairs that act like small needles. Contact with this plant will cause redness and a very strong stinging or burning sensation which usually will go away after an hour or so.
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Plants in Illinois Wood Nettle (Laportea canadensis) is an abundant broad-leaved plant that grows on shaded
floodplains and in moist woods. It is a tall plant with broad leaves, covered with very fine hairs that act like small needles, usually found on floodplains and in wet disturbed woodlands. Contact with this plant will cause redness and a very strong stinging or burning sensation which usually will go away after an hour or so.
Buckeyes and Horse-Chestnuts (Aesculus spp.) are common eastern US forest trees and urban street trees, with palmately compound leaves and large, dark-colored seeds with light-colored “eyes”. Seeds can kill if they are eaten. The crushed leaves and branches are poisonous, and have been used to poison and stun fish in the water.
Bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus Oriental bittersweet and C. scandens Climbing bittersweet) locally common along woodland edges and in partial shade clambering on other shrubs or trees. More commonly found as a landscape plant. Climbing and twining vines with 4” long pointy-tipped leaves and reddish fruits and bright orange seeds in fall.
Baneberry - Red Baneberry (Actaea rubra), and White baneberry (Actaea pachypoda) are woodland wild flowers of the Buttercup Family that grow in mesic rich woods. These perennials are about 2 ft. tall, have 2-3 parted leaves, and are topped by a showy cluster of white flowers in the spring. Their attractive fruits are conspicuous in mid- to late-summer.
Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) this erect perennial herb is found in rich moist woods. It is about 1½ to 2 ft. tall with a single 3 parted compound leaf and yellowish to purplish-green flowers in spring. Its blue berries can kill.
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How To Camp “Green� This Summer For some people, camping is a way to get back to nature while for others it means bringing out the big toys and having some fun. Whether you are bringing out the big motor home equipped with satellite television, other neat gadgets, or prefer a primitive style of camping, there are some clever tricks to keeping your camping green and safe. LED Flashlights and Lanterns LED lights are the most energy efficient light source currently available for flashlights and lanterns. They produce a brighter sustained light while still using less battery power than a traditional flashlight. In fact quality LED flashlight can provide over 600 hours of light from one set of regular AA or AAA batteries. The combination of battery savings and bulb efficiency results in up to 90% less energy consumption than any other flashlight. LED lanterns use the same bulb technology making them a good idea for having around the campsite as well. Wind-up LED flashlights are an even more environmentally-conscious light source. These are fairly easy to use. All you have to do is wind them up to create power creating friction and turn it on. These lights do not put out as strong of a light as a regular LED but they are an excellent option for short hiking excursions. Cookware Do not use styrofoam cups while camping, no matter how convenient they may seem. The same goes for paper plates and disposable plastic forks. Instead, camp with reusable dishes and utensils and wash them after each use. This will drastically decrease the amount of trash you burn or throw away.
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Recycle Think about what you do at home to be ecologically friendly and institute it on your camping trip. Keep paper bags or bins around for recycling. You can then easily take this stuff back with you and recycle it appropriately when you get home. Also, consider composting your trash in a bucket if you can. Go Low -Tech A tent and sleeping bag is far more environmentally friendly than a motor home or camper trailer. Motor homes require large amounts of fuel and energy to keep in operation every day. With the cost of energy and fuel where it is right now, your camping trip could cost you a lot less if you consider more green camping alternatives. You can enjoy a true outdoor camping excursion more if you do it electricity free. Leave the games, portable TVs, and computers at home. Pack a cell phone or PDA in case of emergencies but turn it off or just plain leave it alone. Every little bit helps when it comes to reducing how much energy we consumer every year. Cookstoves Unless you are allergic to smoke or have strong asthma symptoms, the campfire is still the most ecologically friendly way to cook food. Fueled grills require propane or electricity to operate. Campfire requires wood that can be easily pickedup off the forest floor and a light source. It may not be practical to cook everything you want on a fire but you can use it for some things to help reduce the amount of time you cook on a fueled cook stove. Going on a green camping trip can actually be one of the more fun vacations you take this summer. Look into ways you can help make less of an impact on the environment the next time you venture out into your home state’s mountain country or forested parks. – Ben Anton
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Don’t Forget Your Hunting Gear Hunting Checklist
Hunting Gear
Gun Bow Bullets Arrows Sharp Knife w/ Sharpener Spotting Scope Binoculars (10x42) Release
Survival Kit Whistle Protected Matches Emerency Blanket First Aid Kit (Small)
If camping while hunting
Tent or Bivy Sleeping Bag Rope Soap and Rag Pot Cutlery Plate Lighter 8x10’ Tarp Camp Stove Headlamp Water Purifier Water Canteen Toilet Paper Wet Wipes Tooth Brush Tooth Paste
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Clothes
Cap Jacket Hiking Boats (Water Proof) Hunting Pants 2 Pairs of Long Underwear Socks (3 Pairs) 2 Pairs of Gloves Longsleeved Shirt Shortsleeved Shirt Rain Proof Pants/Jacket
Food
Meals Ready to Eat Gatorade Powder Protein Bars Nuts Multi Vitamins Jerky Instant Oatmeal
Tips To Remember For Bow Hunting Important Tips:
• Your grip is very important. • Practice is the most important thing to improve your hunting skills. • Do not keep practicing when you get tired. • Sound basics are important feature of shooting a bow. • Aim from the beginning of the draw until the full draw has been reached when aiming your shot.
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Hunting Season Dates To Remember
Many people who are going hunting need to plan in advance accordingly to their everyday schedules. For the hunters who need to plan in advance, here is a list of when you can hunt particular animals during their allotted hunting season. Rabbit: First Saturday in November through February 15th. Pheasant, Quail, and Partridge: North portion of Illinois – First Saturday in November through January 8th. South portion of Illinois – First Saturday in November through January 15th. Squirrel: August 1 - Feburary 15th, closed during firearm deer seasons. Woodchuck: June 1 – March 31st, closed during firearm deer seasons. Deer: Archery – October 1st through the first Sunday after January 13th, closed during firearm deer season. Firearm Deer Season – The Friday, Saturday, and Sunday immediately before Thanksgiving and the first four-day weekend (Thursday-Sunday) after Thanksgiving. Youth Firearm Deer Season – The Saturday, Sunday, and Monday that would include the second Monday of October. Muzzleloader – The third three-day weekend following Thanksgiving. Late Winter Antlerless Deer and Special CWD Deer – The first Thursday – Sunday after December 25th; and the first Friday–Sunday after January 11. Turkey: Spring Youth Turkey – 9 days prior to each zone’s first season. Spring South Zone – Begins on the first Monday in April after April 2nd and ends 32 days later. Length for each season (the days are 5, 6, 6, 7, and 8, respectively). Fall Archery – October 1 through the first Sunday after Jan. 13th, closed during firearm deer season. Early Canada Goose – September 1-15th Teal – 9 or 16 days and it opens on the first or second Saturday in September. Rail – Opens with Teal season and runs for 70 days. Snipe – Opens with Teal season and runs for 107 days. Woodcock – 45 days beginning on the third Saturday in October. Crow – October 28th – February 28th. Dove – Split season opens September 1st – late October; will reopen with upland game season for about 9-16 days , depending on gun deer season dates.
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Hunting Facts • 50 percent more women are now target shooting.
• 13.7 million: individuals 16 years old and older hunt.
• An average hunter spends $1,638 every year on the sport.
• Teenage girls are the fastest growing market in sport shooting.
• $34 billion: spent annually
on trips, equipment, licenses, and other items to support hunting activities.
• Research shows that 72% more women are hunting with firearms today than just five years ago.
• Hunters and anglers support more jobs nation wide than
the number ofpeople employed by Wal-Mart.
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Most Popular Hunts Big Game
Elk Bear Boar Moose Caribou Javelina Pronghorn Mule Deer Bighorn Sheep White-tailed Deer
Small Game
Hare Skunk Rabbit Squirrel Raccoon Armadillo Oppossum Porcupine Ruffed Grouse Ring-tailed Cat
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Furbearers Mink Otter Beaver Bobcat Red Fox Musk Rat Pine Martin
Predators: Wolf Cougar Coyote
Upland Game Bird: Dove Quail Chukar Grouse Pheasant Woodcock
Waterfowl Teal Duck Swan Geese Merganser
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Do You Have The Right Firearm? Firearms that are legal to use during deer hunting season
• Shotguns only loaded with slugs and can be no larger than 10 gauges nor smaller than 20 gauges. It cannot be capable of firing more than 3 consecutive slugs. • Single or double-barreled Muzzleloading Rifles. -.45 caliber shooting a single through a barrel of sixteen inches in length or more. • Centerfire revolvers or Centerfire single-shot handguns.
Legal Ammunition
• Shotguns & Muzzleloading Firearms – Minimum size should be .44 caliber. • Handguns – Bottleneck Centerfire Cartridge of .30 caliber or larger with a case length not exceeding 1.4 inches • Non-expanding military style full
metal jacket bullets cannot be used on white-tailed deer; soft point or expanding bullets are legal ammunition.
• Only black powder may be used while hunting. • Smokeless powders that are modern my be used as a black powder subsitute only using Muzzleloading Firearms. • Percussion caps – Shotgun Primers-legal – Wheellock – Matchlock
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Do You Know Your Archery Equipment? A list to get you to know your archery equipment. From the bows to the release aid The Bow
• The Bow: Compound and Traditional • Bow String: The string part of the bow and 10-15 common types of materials that the string is made from. • Stabilizer: Helps you reduce the shaking and it helps you to have a steadier arm while aiming the bow. • Clicker: Normally the clicker is found on the traditional bow to help reduce aiming panic. • Peep Sight: Small disk that you put in the string and it is to used for aiming. • Bow Sights: Are mounted on the bow by the arrow rest and it helps you aim for the target. • Arrow Rest: The arrow sits on it and moves when you shoot the arrow. • String Knocks: They are in the middle of the bow string and they help you place the arrow in the right place each time. • Serving: It is a protective cover that is for the bow string and it is also in the middle of the bow string. • Silencers: Helps the bow be as quite as possible when shooting. That way when shooting it doesn’t startle your kill.
The Arrow
• Wood Arrow: They are made from all kinds of wood and can go from basic to very fancy. They can only be shot from a traditional bow. Compound bows are too strong for wood arrows and will break them. • Carbon: They are made out of Carbon Fiber and are strong and durable and come in many different sizes. • Aluminum Arrow: They are light weight and very fast. • Fletching: The plastic vanes at the opposite end of the arrow keeps the arrow shooting in a straight line. • Field Points: Target points, these are the small tips that are to be used for target practice • Broad Heads: They are used for hunting purposes and come in two different styles – Mechanical and Fixed. Each one is good in their own ways however, the mechanical broad heads are made to work with compound bows for shooting at higher speeds. • Inserts: Are put in front of the arrow and is screwed on to hold the arrow in securly. • Arrow Knocks: They are the back part of the arrow that connects to the bow-string. Arrow knocks come in all different colors and some are lighter for easier retrieval.
The Release Aid • Mechanical: The mechanical is clamped on a looped piece of the string to pull back the bow. • Tabs: The tabs are pieces of leather or plastic that you hold in your hand between you and the bow string. • Gloves: You need a glove to protect you.
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10 Best Waterfowl Hunting Shotguns
1. Remington Model 870: It is the fourth major design in a series of Remington Pump shotguns. The 870 has a bottom-loading, side ejecting receiver, tubular magazine under the barrel, dual action bars, internal hammer, and it has a bolt which locks into an extension in the barrel. The action, receiver, trigger system, safety catch, and slide release catch is similar to what’s used with the Remington Model 7600 series. 2. Winchester Model 12: It was designed by engineer T.C. Johnson, and takes after parts on the M1893/97 design by John M. Browning. It was originally available in 20 gauge only because 12 and 16 gauges were not sold until 1913.
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3. Browning Auto - 5: The auto -5 by Browning, is a long-recoil semi-automatic shotgun and the shells are stored under the barrel. When a chambered shell is fired, the barrel and bolt recoil together.
4. Benelli Super Black Eagle II: Is an original 3-1/2-inch semi-automatic. The Benelli Super Black Eagle II sets a high standard for semi-automatic styling, performance, and versatility. 5. Browning Gold: Specialized for 10 gauge versions designed specifically to take on the larger and more powerful 10 gauge shotgun loads. 6. Benelli Vinci: The Benelli Vinci shotgun was named after Leonardo da Vinci, and it is Benelli’s first shotgun that features an in-line inertia-driven operating system and it is intended just hunting. 7. Winchester SX3: The Winchester SX3, has a self-adjusting active valve, that ensures durability, recoil reduction, and speed in all types of conditions. Its dimen-
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sions in the grip, forearm, and stock, are smaller for a lighter feeling for better control. 8. Mossberg 835: The 12 gauge has basically three shotguns in one. The functioning is flawless with all 12 gauge shells so you can go from lighter rounds to major capacity magnums as hunting seasons change. 9. Mossberg 935: The Mossberg 935, is a shotgun that is designed for the hardest hitting 3� and 3-1/2� loads. 10. Browning BPS: The Browning BPS falls into the mix with other guns that have no-frills. It feeds and ejects the shells out of the bottom of the receiver, rather than out the side of the receiver, which end up on the ground instead of ricocheting off of your hunting partner.
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Best 9 Rifles For Today’s Deer Hunters 1. Remington 700: The Remington 700 is designed for mass production and it is manually operated bolt action. 2. Kimber 24 M Montana: The finest hard-core hunting rifle obtainable today. 3. Luxus Arms Model 11: The Luxus Arms model 11 rifle is a take-down/switch-barrel design that is compact and light. It weighs 6.85 pounds with LT bottom lever. It comes with a standard length of pull of 14”.
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4. Ruger M 77 Hawkeye Compact: The bolt-action rifles are made to be instant classics. Designed and built with performance, style, and versatility, the rifles meets the challenges that hunters experience. 5. “Ultra-Light” MG Arms: This MG Arms rifle is a exactness that is designed for ultra-minimum weight, recoil, and ultimate accuracy. This is the firearm that allows you to encounter a personalized, rifle that is easy to carry, shoot, and with an accuracy that exceeds all prospects. It can also be custom made as light as 4 3/4 lbs. 6. “Harvester” Hill Country Rifles: Was developed to give hunters a complete tested, tuned hunting rifle. That is ready to go, at an affordable price. It was is designed around the Remington 700 stainless steel barreled action. 7. “Guide Gun” Marlin 1895G: This gun only weighs 7lbs and it features a 18 1/2” barrel that is a straight-grip stock that is for fast pointing and it. 8. CVA V2 209 Magnum Muzzleloader: The Magnum Muzzleloader offers more features and a high level of perfomance than any of the other muzzleloading guns. 9. Savage III Hunter XP: Savage III Hunter XP is ready to hunt with a 3-9X40mm Nikon scope that has the popular BDC reticle. Another top feature is the 2-part AccuTrigger®.
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i Spy Nature Take photos of the following items with a camera or cell phone to make a unique photo album. Check off items listed below as you find them. Not only are you enjoying a fun game of i Spy, you also get to have memories of your trip. Make sure to share them with your family and friends!
Something Fuzzy
Something That Flies
Something Soft
Something Scary
Something Brown Something Hairy Something Alive
A Chewed-On Leaf
Two Different Types of Leaves Something Thin
Something Round Something Long Something Ugly
Something Green
Something Yellow
Something Beautiful Something Tall
Something Little
Something That Makes Noise Something Bright Something Red
Something Orange
The Littlest Thing In The Room
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Something That Is Growing Something That Is Late My Favorite Food
Something Bad For You A Large Animal Something Wet
Something That You Can Read Something Loud Something Blue Something Silly
Something You Eat
Something With The Letter J A Triangle Shape
Something That Moves Fast Something Hard
Something Sharp
Something Round
Something With 5 People On It
Tips for Outdoor Scavenger Hunting 1) First, figure out who your audience is going to be. Is your audience going to be children, teens, adults or a combination of ages? Are they students, friends, or members of your family? You’ll want to know your audience so you can plan accordingly to them. 2) Determine how many people are going to be in your group. Is this a hunt for your children and their friends or are you planning an activity for a group of 30 students? You’ll need to have this figured out so you can have the supplies that you will need and the amount of time and creativity you want to put into preparations. 3) Think of your scavenger hunt clues. Remember who you are building the scavenger hunt for, seeing how this will measure the difficulty level and time to find objects that you put in your list. Spend time looking around the area where you are going to hold your hunt. Be observant and try to think outside the box as you come up with your clues. Remember having scavenger hunt rules will help make your hunt go smoothly and will keep it fun for everyone, especially with a large group of family, friends, or even students. Be sure to set these up ahead of time and be ready to explain them to the participants ahead of time. Happy planning and happy hunting!!
Alphabet outdoor scavenger hunt ideas A : Ant - Aspen - Apple B : Butterfly - Bench - Bicycle C : Caterpillar - Canoe - Cave D : Duck - Dandelion - Deer E : Eggplant - Ember - Eagle F : Feather - Fly - Fish G : Garden - Glove - Goose H : Hose - Horse - Hole I : Ivy - Icicle - Iris J : Juniper - Jumprope - Jet K : Kite - Kickball - Kelp L : Ladybug - Leaf - Lizard M : Moth - Mayfly - Mud N : Nest - Nail - Newt
O : Oak - Owl - Onion P : Pig - Pond - Pine needle Q : Quail - Quartz R : Raccoon - Ripple - Root S : Swing - Sandbox - Snail T : Treehouse - Tadpole - Track U : Umbrella - Undercut - Udder V : Volleyball - Valley - Violet W : Wasp - Watermelon - Worm X : You can “x” this one out or brain storm your own! Y : Yard - Yellow Z : Zucchini - Zipper www.americanoutdoorsmagazine.com 65
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