Adventure Sports Outdoors January 2018

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ADVENTURE SPORTS OUTDOORS “The Voice of the American Sportsman”

January 2018

Welcome to the ASO BIRD SECTION PET BIRD WINTER CARE TIPS How to care for and keep your pet bird warm during winter.

Q: Can birds catch a cold from drafts? A: If such a notion were true, every wild bird would succumb to a cold. Birds are remarkably resilient and adaptable creatures. They can withstand a wide range of temperatures and environmental conditions without becoming ill as a result. That doesn’t? mean that a pet bird would not be stressed by having a draft blowing on it day in and day out. (Humans cannot catch a cold from becoming chilled or wet either; another common misconception.) Pet birds cannot catch our colds, nor do they routinely suffer from any common viruses that are for “colds, per se. There

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are viruses, such as avian influenza virus, that can cause respiratory and other organ system diseases in birds. But many respiratory infections in birds are caused by bacterial, fungal, mycoplasma and chlamydial organisms, although some can also be caused by viruses. Drafts can cause a bird stress and even possibly lower a bird? resistance to disease, but there are many other factors that affect a bird? immune system, which may allow it to develop respiratory disease, as well. There are also other factors to consider when the temperature drops and your bird? health might be at risk. Humidity in The Home Homes have lower humidity during

the winter months, and heated air can dry out mucous membranes. Many rain forest birds suffer from sinusitis at this time. Amazons seem particularly prone to winter sinusitis. To keep the humidity up in your house, follow these tips. Use warm water during your bird’s bath time, and maintain an adequate ambient room temperature afterward, during preening and drying-off time. Take your bird into the bathroom when you shower so it can inhale the steam. Keep bird-safe plants in the bird room for their good effects on the air. Health Alert Birds are susceptible to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas. Install a carbon monoxide detector in your home, and have your

heating system inspected by a qualified contractor before turning on your furnace every fall. Check your chimney and flue for any blockages. Keep your bird away from the fireplace. Use non-electrical space heaters only in well-ventilated areas. Don’t use gas or diesel generators indoors, and don’t burn coal or charcoal in a closed space. Make sure vents of fuel-burning appliances are clear.

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MDC REPORTS MORE THAN 7,700 DEER HARVESTED DURING ANTLERLESS PORTION

5min
pages 32-33

Dan Galusha, Shoot N Plink, Going Low with a Buck Mark

3min
page 111

Bob Robb, Top 10 Late Season Whitetail Tactics

6min
pages 108-109

Realtor.com, Depleted Housing Market to See Inventory Growth in 2018

11min
pages 102-106

IDNR, Let’s Go Turkey Hunting! IRAP Taking Applications Now for Spring

4min
page 114

IDNR, News Bits December 17

3min
page 115

Annie Otto, Annie’s Conklin Corner

3min
page 107

Grant Dimmick, Grant’s 2017 Season

3min
page 110

Natural Gear

1min
page 116

Gerald Sampen, Outdoor Connection Featuring 2 of 23 “With Wings” We Represent

13min
pages 96-98

Thomas P. Reynolds, January Begins the New Year for Outdoor Activity in Arkansas

6min
pages 94-95

A.K. Thompson, Dirt Church, The Cold is Keeping Me

7min
pages 92-93

Mark Kayser, 3 Different Locations You’ll Find Coyotes

4min
page 90

Marlene Odahlen-Hinz, Rx for the January Blahs

7min
pages 84-85

Matt England, England Expeditions Fishing Resolution 2018

6min
pages 86-87

Mark Kayser, 3 Tips for Hunting Coyotes the Simplest Way Possible

3min
page 79

Jason Baldwin, Henry Decoy Show Sunday, Feb 18th

2min
page 78

Bedford Sales Open House- February 17th and 18th

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John Simeon, The 22 Winchester Magnum in Action

6min
pages 66-67

Pet Bird Winter Care Tips

2min
page 68

Darrell Sterling, Pigs and Predators in West Texas

15min
pages 62-64

Bobber “Anne”, Those Fascinating Fish of Alaska

5min
pages 60-61

CPO Reports: October 1 – 19, 2017

20min
pages 51-54

Kirby Schupp, Owning Problems Others Caused

6min
pages 56-57

Colt Vinovich, More Than a Hunt

7min
pages 42-43

Outdoor Hub Reporters, Oklahoma Hunter Bags Potential New State Record 28-Point Buck

3min
page 41

Woo’s Corner, A Little Fishing and a Little Maintenance

4min
page 40

John Neporadny Jr., Draw Down on Lake of the Ozarks Winter Crappie

4min
page 38

Wayne Herndon, Rituals and Memories- Memories of Waterfowling are Built Upon the Traditions and Rituals of the Hunt

5min
pages 36-37

Robert Hemmelgarn, MDC Hosts Discover Nature Schools Workshop for Preschool Teachers in Mexico

3min
page 31

Lucas Bond, MDC Reports More Than 7,700 Deer Harvested During Antlerless Portion

2min
page 32

PJ. Reilly, Snow Goose Hunting: Tips for Staying Hidden

7min
pages 26-27

Canterbury Tales continues

4min
page 8

Norm Kelly, The Designated Gangsters

9min
pages 14-15

Ted Nugent, The Scripted Buck

8min
pages 22-23

Lucas Bond, MDC Encourages People to Help Prevent Wildfires

3min
page 33

Dave Shadow, Beetles for Skulls

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page 24
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