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Birding Camp

August 2, 2010 By The Project Leave a Comment
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While you may think all of today's youth are sitting on the couch watching video games, think again.  Andrew Theus from Midland, GA is passionate about birdwatching, a hobby he shares with his entire family.  This summer, Andrew attended a Birding Camp in Maine and here is his story........in his words. This summer I was fortunate enough to be given the incredible opportunity to be a part of Hog Island’s Audubon Camp for teens run by Project Puffin, on the coast of Maine, through the generous Richard Parks Young Birder’s scholarship given … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Outdoor Lifestyle Tagged With: birdwatching, georgia ornithological society, GOS, Hog Island Camp, project Puffin

Chiggers

July 23, 2010 By The Project Leave a Comment
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No one ever says, "I got bit by a chigger."  That's because it's impossible to get just one chigger bite.  And there is good reason for this.  Chiggers are less than 1/150th of an inch in diameter.  More than 5000 of them could line up on a piece of copy paper and there would still be room for hundreds more.  Chiggers are invisible to the naked eye but if you lay a piece of white paper in your backyard and they begin to congregate, you could see them because of their red color.  Chiggers are most often found in areas where there are an abundance … [Read more...]

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ATV Safety

June 24, 2010 By The Project Leave a Comment
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Every year we hear about tragic accidents on ATV's.  Reaction is always mixed when discussing the use of these vehicles, but most will agree that with precaution, ATV's can provide a great deal of recreational pleasure and utility.  As we begin the summer, take time to read these simple safety tips: Mark Whitt from the University of West Virginia extension service states, “So often, ATV fatalities result from injuries that could have been prevented with proper training and gear,” Whitt said.  He believes by asking the following questions … [Read more...]

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Beekeeping Glossary of Terms

May 10, 2010 By Don Webb 2 Comments
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In our last article, we introduced Beekeeping as an activity thousands enjoy.  In Part Two, we will go over some key terms that will help you in understanding what it takes to get started in this fascinating outdoor activity, and explain the equipment that is needed.  The seven main supplies (in addition to bees) you will need to get started are the frame, hive body or brood chamber, super, smoker, hive tool, bee veil, and gloves. Frame - a piece of equipment made of either wood or plastic designed to hold the honeycomb that the honeybees … [Read more...]

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Beekeeping

April 26, 2010 By Don Webb 1 Comment
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Hundreds of thousands of people across the United States are beekeepers, yet we seem to know very little about this activity. To understand the pursuit and enjoyment of beekeeping, we first need to learn the basics of honeybees. Most of us think of getting stung when we think of honeybees and because of that, many people are afraid of them.  We seem to lump all  insects that buzz and sting into one group and this is wrong.  Honeybees only sting when they or their home is being threatened. The drone or male honeybee cannot sting at all and … [Read more...]

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Pass It On…

March 22, 2010 By Dan Fuller Leave a Comment
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The alarm blared off at 4:30 am.  It was still another hour and a half before daylight but the adrenaline was already kicking in.  A windy and clear March day was forecast for the Georgia turkey woods but this day was different.  Today I would not be chasing my old feathered friend with my shotgun but rather I would have the privilege of taking a young man turkey hunting for his first time in his life. After a quick shower and a shot of caffeine, I put on my old hunting shirt and I was ready to roll. I couldn’t help but notice my anticipation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Outdoor Lifestyle, What's New! Tagged With: opening day, Outdoor Lifestyle, teenagers, turkey hunting, youth

What’s Your Outdoor Passion?

March 22, 2010 By Don Webb Leave a Comment
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With a lot of emphasis on hunting and fishing, it is always interesting to find out what other outdoor passions people pursue.  It is even more interesting to find out what the youth of this country are doing to spend time in the outdoors.  With so much media attention given to our youth's obsession to video games and other indoor activities, we set out to find what today's young people and tomorrow's leaders are doing to experience the outdoors. Ryan Farmer, a senior in Columbus, Georgia, finds his passion for t he outdoors through photography.  … [Read more...]

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2010

January 7, 2010 By Don Webb Leave a Comment
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2010….I can hardly believe it’s a new decade, my son turned 16,  and the next time we face a new decade, he will be 26…..notice I didn’t mention I would be ten years older as well.  It is moments like these that make me realize that the time we as family spend together is priceless and is always cherished.  It also makes me realize how much the great outdoors has played a part in our family time.  Each year my wife makes a scrapbook for both of our moms highlighting all of the things we did as a family and almost all of our family’s … [Read more...]

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Opening Day

November 17, 2009 By Dan Fuller 1 Comment
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Opening Day.  There are no two other words like it.  Some relate the phrase to dove or quail hunting and some others even relate it to duck season or turkey hunting.  I personally relate it to the beginning of whitetail deer season and autumn, a time when Mother Nature begins to paint her landscape in vivid oranges, yellows, and reds.  In different parts of the country, it takes on different dates, but no matter where you live, Opening Day is a day of great anticipation.  It really doesn’t matter what game you may be chasing, that in itself … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Outdoor Lifestyle, What's New! Tagged With: blessings, enjoying the outdoors, family, friends, hunting, opening day, Outdoors, thanksgiving

Top Ten Reasons It’s Better to Spend Thanksgiving at the Hunting Camp Than at Home

August 3, 2009 By The Project Leave a Comment
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You don't have to clean the hunting camp like you would have to clean your house before company comes. Paper plates and mismatched serving pieces are totally acceptable. There is nothing for the kids to break. Everyone seems happier and more relaxed. Those who hunt are not itching to "leave" the thanksgiving dinner table to drive to the hunting camp....they are already there! You don't have to ponder what to wear. It's OK to have a bad hair day even on a major holiday. There is a lot more room to get away from family members that drive … [Read more...]

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