U.S. Forest Service and the Conservation Fund Protect Key Segment of the Historic Trail of Tears : The Outdoor Wire

U.S. Forest Service and the Conservation Fund Protect Key Segment of the Historic Trail of Tears : The Outdoor Wire



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Trail of Tears

Re-Enactment



Proud People

For Paddlers, It's High Season for Safety : The Outdoor Wire

For Paddlers, It's High Season for Safety : The Outdoor Wire

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Block Island Debate on Sachem Pond Hunting

http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/the-watcher-versus-the-hunter/1249814?source=WeeklyHeadlines

Canadian Geese Problem

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4-5 pounds of waste per day

When You See Fall Colors, Fish Turn On !

Shorter days,cooler nights and fewer bugs are sure signs that autumn is getting closer. Fish are starting to go on a feeding frenzy to prepare for winter and next spring's spawn. For anglers this means,some of the best fishing of the year is right around the corner.
  I think fall is a close second to spring as the top season to fish because the fish will get into predictable patterns making them easier to locate.
 Panfish,especially yellow perch, will form large schools as the winter temperature cools so look for a lot of boats in one area. On the rivers, fish will move to the deepest holes for the winter so fishing the outside of the bends of the river is a solid strategy. Fall is often overlooked as a prime fishing time because many of us are in a hunting mode or are busy with school activities. Trust me, there is still excellent fishing to be had and many of our trophy fish are caught in the fall.
  Try using live bait, particularly minnows, and a slower presentation are the keys when you are fishing in cooler water. Another good plan is use inflated whole nightcrawlers under a float for big brown trout that are cruising at places like Wallum Lake and Beach Pond. Try targeting areas of a pond or lake or a river where the water is warmer can also improve success. Flyrodders use a Black Ant or a Black Beetle pattern or live on a light wind day.In lakes, shallow water along the north shore will be warmer and in lakes and rivers, areas where small creeks enter

will be warmer.
  With school back in session, not only will the competition for the best fishing spots be less, but the campgrounds will all be less busy. Combining a fishing and camping weekend trip to a state park when all the leaves are turning makes for a perfect outdoor weekend. 
  Catching fish during the day and sitting around the campfire at night in the fall makes for a great weekend.

Massive CWD Outbreak on Iowa Deer Farm : The Outdoor Wire

Massive CWD Outbreak on Iowa Deer Farm : The Outdoor Wire

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Another Promising Year for Vermont's Winooski River Salmon : The Outdoor Wire

Another Promising Year for Vermont's Winooski River Salmon : The Outdoor Wire

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Silver Lake ,Berlin Conn.Boat Launch Closure

Not Silver Lake.

     DEEP Announces Temporary Closure of Silver Lake State Boat Launch, Berlin, Connecticut.

Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that it will temporarily close the Silver Lake State Boat Launch, Berlin on Wednesday, October 1st for removal of heavy equipment from a completed dredging project. The launch is being closed for safety reasons. The next closest launch is North Farms Reservoir in Wallingford, Connecticut.