tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37787429348384681732026-09-08T08:07:36.575-05:00Outdoor Adventures My WayBillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059086014083535573noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778742934838468173.post-79060499403443172792012-05-15T22:37:00.001-05:002012-05-15T22:37:20.263-05:00Outdoor Adventures My Way: New Lease for the 2011 SeasonOutdoor Adventures My Way: New Lease for the 2011 Season: Found a new lease for the 2011 deer season in the heart of South Texas, Duval County. This piece of property had not been hunted in a few y...Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059086014083535573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778742934838468173.post-79423025602452309562012-01-29T22:37:00.002-06:002012-01-29T23:06:28.369-06:00New Lease for the 2011 SeasonFound a new lease for the 2011 deer season in the heart of South Texas, Duval County. This piece of property had not been hunted in a few years so we had some work to do to get the deer traveling through the property. We started feeding corn the first week of September for the upcoming bow season in October. We set trail cams at the feeders and found we were covered up in hogs Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059086014083535573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778742934838468173.post-59433156919104136292011-03-06T00:33:00.000-06:002011-03-06T00:33:39.593-06:00Spicy Venison Pan Sausage RecipeSometimes you just need to spice up a deer breakfast sausage recipe. That's what I've done here.
The addition of red pepper adds a whole new twist to the mix. For those of you who really like your heat, you can always tweak the red pepper flakes.
3 lbs vension
2 lbs fatty pork shoulder or 1 lb lean pork and 1 lb pork fat.
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons kosher Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059086014083535573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778742934838468173.post-7762344498838105572011-02-26T22:28:00.001-06:002011-02-26T23:09:16.244-06:004 Tips For Hunting Whitetail Deer From A Pop Up Blind With A BowOver the past few years, bow hunting from a pop up hunting blind has grown in popularity due to the reasonable cost of pop up hunting blinds and the ease of sitting them up. Pop up ground blinds provide bow hunters with mobility and the opportunity to hunt in areas that will not support other blinds such as tree stands. Bow hunting for whitetail deer from a pop up ground blind, Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059086014083535573noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778742934838468173.post-90636383412941725632011-02-18T13:29:00.000-06:002011-02-18T13:29:46.850-06:00SOME PEOPLE JUST CAN'T GET THE CROSS HAIRS IN THE RIGHT SPOTCheck out this video. A guy who can't shoot and a deer that knows it.
Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059086014083535573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778742934838468173.post-81605763718521552962011-02-15T22:36:00.000-06:002011-02-15T22:36:06.835-06:00Why Do Most People Hate Hunters?My first response to this question is; who really cares? Seriously, I could care less whether someone dislikes me simply because I enjoy hunting. Quite frankly, I don’t have to worry about running into these people in the woods which makes it all the better.
So why is it that some people hate hunters? Basically, I believe “hunter haters” can be categorized into three camps:
Those who had a badBillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059086014083535573noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778742934838468173.post-33933492479275131772011-02-10T20:35:00.000-06:002011-02-10T20:35:39.959-06:00Bobcat In A SuitcaseA friend of mine sent me this story. Don't worry, it's not me. I don't know where he found it, but it's funny.
This really really happened, and yes I was a major participant (conspirator I believe is the legal term) and was the early 1970s (73' or 74") in Fayetteville NC, Fort bragg. Hay Street was all bars and massage parlors, (God, those were the days) particularily the 500 block and Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059086014083535573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778742934838468173.post-18639626965899461292011-02-07T23:19:00.000-06:002011-02-07T23:19:39.870-06:00Venison Stew RecipeVenison Stew1 lb. venison, fully trimmed 1" dice
1 cup flour with ¾ tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon white pepper added
½ cup clarified butter or olive oil
2 tablesoons garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons red onion, diced fine
2 cups burgundy (red) wine
4 oz. dried porcini mushrooms (Italian)
1 quart rich veal stock
2 small Idaho potatoes, medium dice
1 yellow onion, julienned
1 poblano pepperBillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059086014083535573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778742934838468173.post-33911576277259086252011-02-06T22:25:00.000-06:002011-02-06T22:25:49.110-06:00Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Returning to Wild After FreezeCold-Stunned Sea Turtles Returning to Wild After Freeze
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND - Hundreds of rare sea turtles stunned by the longest spate of sub-freezing days in decades in South Texas are to be returned to the wild today and tomorrow. As of this morning, more than 800 sea turtles had been rescued from freezing bays and beaches in Texas in the past three days, with more expected to be rescued todayBillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059086014083535573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778742934838468173.post-25677689956868001132011-02-06T15:13:00.000-06:002011-02-06T15:13:04.344-06:00Why Most People Hate Hunters? Comments Requested?I want to pose a question to everyone. Why is there such a dislike for hunters? Please post your comments below.Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059086014083535573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778742934838468173.post-79870779286717668732011-02-05T01:44:00.001-06:002011-02-05T01:44:43.153-06:00Missouri Archery Deer, Turkey Harvests DipMissouri Archery Deer, Turkey Harvests Dip
Friday, February 04, 2011 :: Staff infoZine
By Jim Low - Abundant acorns made hunting tougher for deer and turkey hunters.
Jefferson City, MO - infoZine - Missouri’s 2010-2011 archery deer harvest dipped by 17 percent, following a trend seen during the various portions of firearms deer season. The fall turkey harvest also declined.
Bowhunters checked Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059086014083535573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778742934838468173.post-21088487792586763352011-02-04T16:37:00.001-06:002011-02-04T16:37:16.553-06:00Coastal Fisheries Freeze Closure ExtendedCoastal Fisheries Freeze Closure Extended
AUSTIN –The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has extended until noon on Monday, Feb. 7, the closure to fishing along parts of the coast to provide additional protection to the resource.
A list of affected areas can be found on the TPWD Web site www.tpwd.state.tx.us.
The fishing closure only affects those deepwater thermal refuges the department has Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059086014083535573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778742934838468173.post-52604054562976916702011-02-02T23:47:00.000-06:002011-02-02T23:47:16.831-06:00Temporary Fishing Closure in Place on Texas Coast during FreezeAUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has issued a temporary closure to saltwater fishing along parts of the Texas coast to protect resources during freezing weather conditions. The closure takes effect at noon Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 and extends through noon on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011.
In addition to killing game fish in shallow bay waters, a hard freeze can also cause surviving fish Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059086014083535573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778742934838468173.post-42791485345378157602011-02-01T10:17:00.000-06:002011-02-01T10:17:13.362-06:00Texas Parks and Wildlife Asks Coastal Anglers to Assist During FreezeJan. 31, 2011
AUSTIN -- With a major arctic air mass bearing down on Texas, coastal anglers are asked to be mindful of the impacts a coastal freeze event can have on game fish populations.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists and game wardens are closely monitoring the potential for a saltwater freeze along the Texas coast this week. If the situation begins to look severe enough,Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059086014083535573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778742934838468173.post-78112258331343558892011-01-29T22:29:00.000-06:002011-01-29T22:32:45.791-06:00Commercialization of Hunting Leads to Increased Lease PricesTaking advantage of our God given natural resources in Texas seems to be only for the rich and well to do now days. I'm referring to deer hunting or for that matter any type of hunting in Texas. The cost of a deer lease has skyrocketed in the last 10 to 15 years, or so it seems. I've been looking for a place to hunt for me and my two sons the past couple of years. Right Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059086014083535573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778742934838468173.post-64573503149918423212011-01-21T21:59:00.000-06:002011-02-03T23:13:45.168-06:00Boy Scouts of America High Adventure Trip To Northern Tier Canoe Base in CanadaA couple of summers ago, my son and I took a trip to Northern Tier Canoe Base in Bissett, Manitoba, Canada. It was the trip of a lifetime for both of us. We canoed over 80 miles in ten days. Outfitting ourselves for this trip took months of research and planning. The following will include an explanation of the planning process for the trip itself including the gear we Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059086014083535573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778742934838468173.post-82608138053596180312011-01-20T21:02:00.000-06:002011-01-21T21:16:33.721-06:00WelcomeWelcome to Outdoor Adventures My Way. I started this blog to provide information on various outdoor activities I have been involved in to share my experiences and knowledge with you. Each time I have planned a trip, whether it be hunting, fishing, canoeing, hiking or camping, I find myself spending countless hours researching gear that I need to outfit myself with to ensure I Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059086014083535573noreply@blogger.com0