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| SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
THE MINER
Spaces still available for mentored youth waterfowl hunt COEUR D’ALENE – Last month, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game extended an offer for youth aged 10-15 to participate in a mentored waterfowl hunt Sept. 28. Hunts are planned at three locations. Openings are still available at two. The two hunts where registrations are still being taken are the Boundary/Smith Creek Wildlife Management Area, west of Bonners Ferry, and at Heyburn State Park, west of St. Maries. The Clark
Fork Delta hunt is filled. There is no charge to participate, shotguns and waders are available for free use, and a lunch is provided to the hunter and a parent or guardian. All one needs to do is sign up and show up. Young hunters must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult; and, need a youth small game license ($7.25) with a migratory bird validation ($1.75). No federal duck stamp is needed until age 16. The license must be brought to
the event. Several years ago, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service began allowing states to hold a special two-day youth waterfowl season prior to the opening of the regular season. The idea is to give young hunters an opportunity to hunt waterfowl before the birds are scattered and become wary of hunting activity. The concept behind these mentored hunts is to provide the young participants and their par-
ent or legal guardian the opportunity to be paired with an experienced waterfowl hunter who can show them how to hunt ducks and geese. This quality hunting experience is intended to provide the youth and their guardian with enough training to repeat the experience on their own. Participation in the mentored hunts requires advance registration. Anyone interested should call to reserve a spot at one of the two remaining hunts by calling
IDFG at 208-769-1414. Deer and elk archery seasons are already here and rifle seasons are not far behind. As hunters are purchasing their deer tags from a license vendor they must choose either a regular deer tag or a whitetail tag. The choice is causing some confusion for hunters who hunt in the Panhandle Region. The “regular tag” is valid for a whitetail or a mule deer. However, the “whitetail tag” is only valid for
taking a whitetail. Most hunters in the Panhandle Region will have more hunting opportunity with the regular tag, and most are opting for that tag. If a deer hunter plans to do some hunting in the Clearwater Region in the latter part of the season, they would increase their hunting opportunity by choosing a whitetail tag. They still have the opportunity to hunt in the Panhandle but they cannot take a mule deer with a whitetail tag.
WELCOME TO GREEN BLUFF
A Guide to Special Events and Farm Fresh Produce at Green Bluff www.greenbluffgrowers.com
3. SIEMERS FARM, LLC
15. COLE’S ORCHARD, LLC
34. SUNDOWN BROWN’S PLACE
509-238-6242
509-238-4962
509-238-4803
The Amazing Corn Maze is located at Siemer’s Farm in Green Bluff! It’s more than just a corn maze! There are more fun activities for the whole family including the Amazing Corn-Shrub Maze, a Bungy Jump, Train and Wagon Rides, Live Music, Produce U-Pick Pumpkins, a Giant Slide, the Kingdom of ID Castle, the Pirate Ship, awesome adult pedal cars and more! Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
7. YARYAN’S ORCHARD
17425 N. Sands Road, Mead, WA. This is a great U-Pick farm! CHERRIES (Bing, Rainier, Lambert, Pie), APRICOTS, PLUMS, PEARS (Bartlett, Asian), APPLES (Transparent, Gala, Red and Golden Delicious, Mcintosh, Macoun, Winter Banana).
ALL CERTIFIED ORGANIC: Prunes, Pears & Apples (Macintosh, Honeycrisp, Spartan, Courtland, Jonagold, Jonathan, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Winter Banana, Rome, Ida Red & Granny Smith) Winter Squash, Tomatoes, Carrots, Beets, & Swiss Chard. Fresh Picked Flowers. Open Fri-Sun in the Fall by appointment and some Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Peaches and Apricots in season. 18423 N. Green Bluff Rd.
45. WILLOWPOND POTTERY & HERBS 509-808-3888
16. ELEVEN ACRES FARM
509-238-6261 John & Beverly Yaryan - 1/2 mile E. of Green Bluff Store U-Pick & Picked: CHERRIES, APRICOTS, PEACHES, (Early & Late Red Haven, Daroga Red, Rosa, Red Globe) Variety of APPLES, (Early Gold, Gala, Mcintosh, Jonathan, Honey Crisp, Fugi, Cameo, etc.) Nectarines, Plums, Honey
8. WELLENS’ LUSCIOUS FRUIT & ANTIQUES
The Crist’s - 16230 N. Day Mt. Spokane Rd., Handcrafted stoneware pottery with pizzazz! Bowls, platters, mugs, and much more. Watch clay turn into pots through our viewing window. Visit our fragrant Herb Gardens and our “Ugly Pumpkin Patch”. Fresh & dried culinary herbs plus herbal tea blends. Farm Fresh Eggs. Open Thu.-Sat - JulyDecember. willowpondpotteryandherbs@gmail.com
509-238-9473 The Hunts, 10909 E. Day Mt. Spokane Rd., Mead WA 99021 U-Pick Strawberries, Rhubarb, Apricots, RASPBERRIES, Blueberries, Blackberries, PEACHES, Plums, Cherries, VEGETABLES, Herbs. APPLEFEST: Pumpkin patch (reg & giant), apples, squash, gourds, cornstalks, ginseng, garlic, etc. No spray or low spray produce. We grow all we sell. Sometimes closed Monday. www.ElevenAcresFarm.com
101. GRAPE HOUSE VINEYARDS 509-270-1610
509-238-6978 Warren & Anne Wellens - 16420 N. Sands Road, Mead, WA 99021 U-Pick and Picked fruit. CHERRIES: Bing, Lambert, Van and Pie. Four varieties of APRICOTS, Early Apples, early slicing and canning PEACHES, Plums, Prunes and 15 varieties of APPLES. Antique Shop, Delicious dessert kitchen during apple festival. Call for hours of operation. We grow all we sell!
9. THORSON’S COUNTRY FARM & NURSERY 509-238-6438 Lloyd & Janet Thorson. N. 17007 Sands Road, Mead. U-Pick & Picked to Order: Cherries (Bing, Lambert, Rainier & others), Tomatoes, Pickles & Gourmet Vegetables, Apples, Pumpkins & Squash, Grapes, Cut Flowers, Decorative items: wreaths, cornstalks, gourds, etc. Bulbs & Fall Mums. Friendly personal attention. Apricots Are Back!!!!
25119 N. Aspen Grove Lane, Colbert - Leon Millot, U-Pick Wine & Juice Grapes. Check out our Web Site for Classes, Dates & Details. Chattaroy, WA - Hwy 2 & 395 - www.grapehousevineyards.com
23. KNAPP’S 509-238-2640
Lots of Veggies
Larry & Karen Knapp - 7722 E. Ballard Rd. Colbert WA 99005 Pumpkins, Raspberries, Squash, Blackberries, Gourds. Autumn Attractions: Punkin’ Chunkin’, Goat Mountain and More! www.knappsongreenbluff.com
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•Blueberries •Raspberries •Peaches • Apples
26. BODACIOUS BERRIES, FRUIT & BREWS 509-238-2489 Big Barn Brewing Co., Deitz Family - 16004 N. Applewood Ln. Raspberries, Cherries, Blackberries, Seasonal Veggies, Apples, Pumpkins, Squash. U-Pick and Picked. Family Owned and Operated. jscideitz@gmail.co
ELEVEN ACRES
#16 on the map 10909 E. Day Mt. Spokane Rd
Gourmet Candy Shoppe
509-238-9473
At the Beautiful Green Bluff Orchards We Have The Best
GOURMET CARAMELS A Large Variety Of Caramels, Sea Salt Caramels, Sauces, Brittles, Chocolates & More Seasonal Confections with Green Bluff Fruit Open Wednesday - Sunday 10 am to 5 pm www.DivineCaramelCreations.com 17909 N. Dunn Road, Colbert WA 99005 - (509) 238-4973
High Country Orchard
Greenbluff Apple Festival
Homemade Pies & Pastries
Open Daily • 10 am - 6 pm • Sept. 21st - Oct. 28th
Large Selection of Gifts & Collectibles
The Amazing Corn-Shrub Maze Rides • U-Pick Pumpkins • Bungee Jumping Arts & Crafts • Gift Shop & More Activities Fri., Sat., Sun. & Mon.
Produce Everyday
SIEMERS’ FARM, LLC
11125 E. Day Mt. Spokane Rd., Mead 509-238-6242 • www.siemersfarm.com
Bistro Grill & Espresso Bar
Farm Antiques
U-PICK ORCHARD Honey Crisp Apples Corn Squash
Event Barn specializing in receptions, reunions & company picnics
The Big Red Barn with Country Charm A Family Owned & Operated Orchard • Support Local, Come Visit Soon!
8518 E. Green Bluff Road • Colbert, WA 509-238-9545