Greetings from the team at BACKWOODS BOUND & welcome to September's
issue of the "Backwoods Bound Bullet".
Highlights this issue include:
~ Backwoods Boredom Busters - "Recipes For Your Vagabond Stove"
~ Backwoods Health: "Get In Shape For The Big Hunt"
~ Article: "Dove Cleaning Made Simple"
~ Recipe: "Labor Day Doves"
~ Article: "Deer Vehicle Collisions - You Are At Risk!"
~ Kenny's Corner - "Deer Hunting Made Simple"
We suggest you review this issue and check out the links, then print
it to read the lengthy articles at your leisure. Pass the copy on to
a friend when you're through or leave it in the employee lunchroom.
The more Backwoods Buddies we have contributing their stories &
ideas, the more exciting this site becomes!
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We couldn't publish this issue of "The Bullet" without mentioning the
tragic events of the past week. Although no one on the Backwoods
Bound team was personally effected, we know some of our "buddies"
lost friends and family or narrowly escaped the disaster. Our
thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families, as
well as the heroic rescue workers who continue to put their lives on
the line in the search for survivors.
These cowardly acts may have shaken our foundation but they will not
break us. Throughout history Americans have rallied together to
defeat those who have threatened our freedom and way of life. We are
pulling together now. The struggle may be long and tough but make no
mistake freedom will triumph! We must pray for our sons & daughters,
brothers & sisters, and fathers & mothers who will be called upon to
fight this evil of the world.
We must remember the wonderful diversity of America and that we are
ALL Americans; Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindu's alike. We must not
show hatred for one another, but live together in harmony. Life is
hard enough without making it harder by hating our neighbors.
Let us give every support we can to our country's leaders for they
have a difficult task ahead of them. Let's give them the support and
patience needed to lead America to an end to this sad chapter in
American history.
May God bless you all and God bless America!
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BACKWOODS BOREDOM BUSTERS: Each month Susie shares one of her
favorite activities. All are kid-tested and Susie-approved! This
month's activity:
RECIPES FOR YOUR VAGABOND STOVE
Last month we learned how to make Buddy Burners and a Vagabond
Stove. (If you missed last issue, you can find the article on our
site at http://www.backwoodsbound.com/zznewv02i08.html) As promised,
here are some easy, delicious recipe ideas for your children to use
on their new Vagabond stove. These provide a fun way to start your
morning! (Adult supervision required.)
****Pancakes****
~Any complete pancake mix that you add water to is super easy. See
box for the amount of mix and water to use.
~Oil top of stove well, let oil get hot before cooking pancakes. For
a twist add chocolate chips or raisins to the mix.
****Peanut Butter French Toast****
~ 3 eggs
~ 1/8 cup milk
~ bread
~ peanut butter
Beat 3 eggs in a bowl. Add 1/8 cup milk. Set aside.
Using 2 slices of bread make a peanut butter sandwich. Dip the
sandwich in egg mixture.
Toast on a lightly greased vagabond stove until browned. Turn over
and toast other side. Enjoy!
And there you have it. A fun alternative way to cook out when
you're "Backwoods Bound", whether that's far from home, or in your
own back yard.
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BACKWOODS BOUND CONTEST:
Congratulations to August's winner, Kathleen Rogers of Wilmington,
North Carolina! Kathleen won an Energizer Folding Fluorescent
Lantern by submitting one of her favorite dove recipes called Labor
Day Doves! You'll find Kathleen's recipe below as our featured
recipe for this edition of "The Bullet"! Thanks to all our
participants!
Happy Anniversary To Us!!! September 2001 marks our 1 Year
Anniversary for Backwoods Bound. In celebration of this important
month we have changed the contest rules for our contest. Everyone
who submits an entry will have an equal chance at winning. There
will be no "best" entry. We have also added a new way to enter.
Send in the names and email addresses of 5 of your friends that enjoy
fishing and hunting. We'll make sure they receive the latest copy
of "The Bullet"! They can easily unsubscribe if they are not
delighted.
And the prize? We thought we'd give you a choice! The winner
receives a $25.00 gift certificate to their choice of the listed
affiliates. See http://www.backwoodsbound.com/prize.html for more
info and a convenient entry form! Send in your entry today!
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BACKWOODS HEALTH: Health information vital to any outdoor adventure.
This month's topic:
GET IN SHAPE FOR THE BIG HUNT!
As various seasons open, hunters dust off their equipment and restock
their supplies. The dreams are big...the anticipated thrill of the
hunt is all-consuming as they plan this fall's strategy to bag their
limit, or even "get the big one".
Meticulous preparation goes into planning the contents of the pack.
It's not unusual to find 10-15 pounds of accessories and gadgets
guaranteed to make the hunt a success. Layer upon layer of
top-of-the-line insulating clothing will ensure relative comfort
when waiting quietly in frigid temperatures. Thick, tall, heavy boots
protect feet and ankles and provide warmth.
It's time. The hunter, carefully dressed in layers of insulated
clothing, straps on the 25 pound tree stand, hoists the pack (15
pounds), grabs the trusty gun (8 pounds), and heads toward "The
Spot". "The spot", referred to in fishing as "the honey hole", is
commonly found far away from the truck, and requires crossing
ditches, navigating through thick brush, and trudging up and down
hills.
Ever thought of the amount of physical stress this places on your
body? Throw in the 100-200 pound deer that you're dragging back to a
pick up point. Definite cardiac stressor!
Sure, the adrenaline from the thrill of it all keeps you going! But,
admit it, today's occasional hunter can rarely boast the level of
physical fitness of the previous generation. Do yourself a favor
this year and prepare for that big hunt!
Start by evaluating your activity level and your level of fitness.
If you routinely participate in an exercise program, congratulations
you should be ready for the hunt! If you have a desk job and a daily
date with the tv you may require a little extra boost to get you
physically ready for your trek in the woods.
Work on increasing your daily activity. Here are a few relatively
painless ways to increase exercise and overall cardiovascular
strength during your work day. (Always best to have your physician's
approval whenever starting an exercise program.)
~ Walk up and down stairs. It's easy walking "Down", so do that
regularly. Try to walk "Up" a flight or two several times a day.
Pretend this is practice for climbing out of ditches and trudging up
hills.
~ Park your car several blocks away from your destination and walk.
Pretend you're walking to your "spot". The further you're used to
walking, the more energy you'll have for climbing that favored tree
when you do fianally get there.
~ Carry items whenever possible. Leave the cart at the store if you
can manage carrying the bags of groceries. If you have wrist
weights, start wearing them for periods. Boost your arm strength so
you'll be ready to carry your gun and pack.
~ If you have ankle weights, start wearing them to work. Boost your
leg strength and get your body used to the added weight of those
hunting boots.
Anything you can do to increase your activity will help you later.
In addition, spot exercises to strengthen your arms, shoulders and
back, abdomen, and legs can only help as you carry yourself and all
that equipment to the site of your stand.
One other point. As hunting season draws near and you do your
scouting, dress as you plan to on your actual hunting trip. This
will give you and your body a chance to get used to the thicker,
heavier clothing.
We rarely hear of hunters collapsing with fatal heart attacks in the
woods, but, as you can see, it can be an intense cardiac stressor,
not to mention a lot of hard work. So much time and money is spent
preparing and purchasing all the right equipment. Invest some time
in preparing your most valuable tool -- yourself! Until next
time....Maggie.
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Need a good laugh? Visit our "Crazy Captions" feature! Check out
this month's photo and the list of hilarious captions sent in by our
viewers. I'm sure there's at least one that will give you a
chuckle. Send us YOUR "Crazy Caption" while you're there! The url
is: http://www.backwoodsbound.com/funphotos.html
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DOVE CLEANING - MADE SIMPLE
The dove, a tricky flier which easily evades even skilled hunters, is
a favored upland bird. The dove not only provides a challenging
hunt, but a rare delicacy to any table. A devoted hunter working in
the path of these migratory birds may bag enough to share, but with
the number of great dove recipes available, you may decide to just
freeze the extra into meals for later.
Due to the small size of doves, many hunters choose to save only the
breast meat. The breasts are meaty and make even servings. Portion
size varies, but plan on 3-4 breasts per person.
To clean dove for just the breast meat, hold the bird on its back in
one hand. Grasp the outside wing with the other hand and give a good
twist; the wing will snap off. Repeat with the other. Lay the bird
again on its back in one hand and poke your free thumb into the body
cavity just below and up under the breastbone. All in the same
movement pry the bird apart by moving the two hands apart. A quick
jerk will separate the breast from the rest of the bird. All that's
left to do is pluck the breast feathers or peel off the skin and wash.
See a variety of dove recipes! http://www.backwoodsbound.com/zdove.html
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Have an unusual "backwoods" adventure you'd like to share? We'd like
to hear it! Send us your story. We may feature your adventure in
our monthly newsletter, the "Backwoods Bound Bullet" for the world to
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HUNTIN' TIP: While hunting for deer, listen for the high pitched
screams and barks of squirrels. They will often give away an
approaching deer by barking and calling. Thanks to Joe Rogers for
this great tip! See http://www.backwoodsbound/tipshunting.html for
more great hunting tips!
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FUN FACT: Why Do Cowboys Wear High Heels? Believe it or not, it
has nothing to do with being macho. Cowboy boots are made that way
to keep the boot from slipping through the stirrup of a saddle. And
the stitching on the sides isn't merely decorative: It helps to
strengthen the boot and give it extra wear.
See more fun facts at http://www.backwoodsbound.com/funfacts.html
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH: LABOR DAY DOVES. Kathleen Rogers of
Wilmington, North Carolina won our "best entry" contest for August
with this great recipe!. Congratulations Kathleen.
Labor Day Doves
~ 12 doves
~ 1 stick of butter
~ 1 bundle of celery
~ onions
~ 1 cup Worcestershire
~ 1/2 cup soy sauce
Dice onions and celery. Combine in large saucepan with butter.
Simmer for 30 minutes.
Place dove breasts in saucepan on 1 side of breast. Simmer for 30
minutes. Flip the breast over and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
Add Worcestershire and soy sauce. Let simmer 30 minutes.
Serve over rice. Enjoy!
---For a variety of wild game and other recipes visit our recipe
section at http://www.backwoodsbound.com/recipe.html
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NHF Day
There's no better way to explain the sportsman's role in conservation
than to show off the end results. Clean air. Fresh water. Abundant
habitat. Thriving Wildlife. Results which were fought for--and paid
for--almost exclusively by sportsmen and sports- women. National
Hunting & Fishing Day was established by Congress in 1971 to
recognize these extraordinary efforts. But the message still needs
to be told.
So on September 22nd, show off the results of more than 100 years of
the sportsman's commitment to conservation and the environment. And
invite someone to an open house as big as all outdoors.
Created by Swanson Russell Associates
Magazine Public Service Announcement
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ARTICLE: "Deer Vehicle Collisions - You Are At Risk!"
The fall months see an increase in deer-vehicle collisions as we near
the deer breeding season or "rut". The "rut" peaks around mid-
November and can run well into December. Deer at this time of the
year are less cautious and more unpredictable as their instincts for
breeding takes over their behavior.
Here are some suggestions to help you avoid colliding with a deer.
1. Be extra cautious while traveling in the late afternoon through
the early evening hours and in the hours before sunrise. Deer are
active throughout the night but seem to be more active during these
times.
2 Slow down and be prepared to suddenly stop in areas where deer
might be present.
3. Always be aware deer may be present throughout wooded areas, crop
fields, and areas with dense vegetation.
4. If another car is behind you and you see a deer, tap your brakes
to help alert the other motorist to the presence of the deer. If the
deer is on the road try flashing your lights and/or honking your horn
to encourage the animal to move.
Although I mentioned deer in these suggestions, they can apply to all
wildlife; rabbits, raccoons, opossums, etc.
Avoid harming local wildlife while protecting your vehicle and
yourself; slow down, be especially cautious while driving at night,
and stay alert.!
James Burns
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Attention Deer Hunters:
As deer season approaches, so does the demand for our hand-crafted,
State Shaped Antler Plaques! If you planned to remount any antlers
to these unique, hardwood plaques, or still need to mount antlers
from last year please order those plaques now. We have secure
on-line ordering.
As this year's trophy bucks are harvested, we want to avoid
unnecessary delays in delivery.
Order today and you'll be the first to display this year's trophy!
http://www.backwoodsbound.com/antlrplaq01.html
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FISHIN' TIP: One of the most effective and simple flys to use for
trout is an egg pattern. Try red, orange, or pink for taking trout
in any kind of water in every season. See more fishin' tips at
http://www.backwoodsbound.com/tipsfishing.html
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KENNY'S CORNER: An editorial view of the Backwoods Bound experience!
�Deer Hunting Made Simple�
I am writing this article to try and help deer hunters out there who
are not being successful in their pursuit of America�s favorite big
game animal. I know you are out there because I talk to people year
after year who do not bag a whitetail deer. I am not a trophy hunter
so this article is not about hunting 5 � year old monster bucks.
However, if you pay attention, a trophy deer just might come your
way.
I have harvested at least one whitetail deer a year for the last 9
years in a row, and I have done this by following one basic rule.
The basic rule is to use good old common sense. I see too many
hunters who try to put whitetails on the same intellectual level as a
human. They conjure up images of whitetails being cunning and
planning creatures that could sit down and beat you in a game of
chess. Well, let me tell you a little secret. whitetail deer are
not smart or dumb. Whitetail deer are just animals that use their
senses and instincts to survive in their environment. We as hunters
beat ourselves at our own game and then we elevate the deer into a
crafty creature with the brain of a NASA scientist to ease the pain
of our failure.
Let�s talk a little bit about some common sense rules that you need
to follow when hunting whitetail deer. I do not own a scent lok
suit. I think that all the new activated carbon clothing designed to
fool the whitetail's nose are wonderful products and if you can
afford one, you should buy it. But, the American Indians hunted
whitetail deer with homemade bows and arrows four hundred years ago
without special clothing. They did, however, pay attention to a
common sense rule that your grandfathers probably tried to teach you
and that is to keep the wind in your face. This is one of the
easiest rules that too many hunters ignore, and as a result are not
successful.
Another rule that I see broken all the time is the approach hunters
take when deer hunting. Let me give you an example: on an early
October bow hunt, I saw hunters attempting to hunt cornfields from
field edges. The deer were really feeding heavily on this food
source and on the surface it seems like a good plan. These hunters
should have spent more time learning about deer behavior. As we all
know, at this time of year deer come out late afternoon or early
evening, feed through the night and return to their bedding areas for
the day. These particular hunters went crashing through the corn
fields at 4:30 am to get to their stands, no doubt scaring deer they
never saw into the next county and then wondering why they didn�t see
a deer all day. The common sense approach would be to get to your
stand mid afternoon, so you could be in place to intercept deer
coming to the fields later in the day.
The last common sense rule is one that gets written about all the
time. Where do you set up to hunt whitetail deer? Common sense will
tell you that in order to be successful hunting deer, you have to be
where the deer are, not where they were. Tons of articles have been
written about hunting food sources, rub lines, scrapes, etc., and all
of them have merit. I take a little different approach. One of the
best deer hunters I know is co-owner James Burns�s father Country Bob
Burns. Years ago he taught me to hunt deer trails. Not just any
trail, but the trail that has the freshest sign on it. The freshest
tracks, deer droppings, bent over grass, etc. I was smart enough to
pay attention and take his advice. This one simple common sense rule
has allowed me to harvest whitetail deer year after year.
The three common sense rules I discussed, keeping the wind in your
face, thinking about your approach to hunting as it relates to deer
behavior, and hunting where the deer are should be enough to get you
started on the right track.
Next month, we will talk about stand discipline, calls and rattles,
deer lures, and scent elimination.
Remember, deer hunting is a wonderful pursuit, all you have to do is
use some common sense and keep it simple.
I�m Kenny, and I hope I have all of you in my corner.
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Visit us today! Select a dove recipe to make for dinner, make up a
new caption for our "Crazy Captions" photo, review the huntin' tips,
stock up on Backwoods Bound Chili Seasoning Mix, shop at our
affiliates to restock your hunting pack or pick up a new deer call,
post an announcement for that local fishin' tournament or share
information on our bulletin board, check the weather, browse through
our guides section to start planning your next dream fishin' trip,
visit yourself or your Backwoods Buddies in the photo gallery, check
out the most recent photos in the "Backwoods Beauty" section, and
don't forget to pick up a state antler plaque to mount those great
antlers from that buck you're bagging this year.. Wow!! As you can
see, you've helped us come a long way from when we started this
site! Thanks alot!
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