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Backwoods Bound Bullet Volume 12 - Issue 10
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Welcome to the start of the deer hunting season and the October 2011 issue of The Bullet. It’s finally here, that wonderful time of the year when deer season officially starts. Not only that but there’s some early waterfowl hunting going on too! And don’t forget about the great fishing that’s happening now as bass, crappie, walleye, etc. put on the feedbag preparing for winter. Any way you look at it, October is a month filled with great outdoor opportunities so get out there and enjoy yourselves!
Enough said, let’s get to it. Enjoy issue one hundred and thirty three of The Backwoods Bound Bullet. Until next month, J. E. Burns - editor-in-chief.
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In this issue:
~ Backwoods Trivia ~ Recipe: Squirrel Dip ~ Article: New Law Gives More Rights To Property Owners ~ Article: Hunters Reminded To Check Burns Ban Status Before Building Campfires ~ Recipe: Elk Tenderloin With Mushroom Gravy ~ Article: Wildlife Officials Urge Deer Hunters To Manage Herd During Drought ~ What's New ~ Recipe: Grilled Teriyaki Quail ~ Last Minute Stuff
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BACKWOODS TRIVIA: Here is this month's question
"The average person will spend five years of their lives doing what?"
Find the answer at the end of this newsletter. Send your trivia questions to mail@backwoodsbound.com.
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RECIPE: SQUIRREL DIP
~ 1lb cooked squirrel meat, finely chopped ~ 1 cup cream cheese ~ 1 cup whole milk ~ 2 tsp Half and Half ~ 1/2 cup sour cream ~ green onions, chopped, optional
* Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and blend until thick and creamy.
* Use as a dip for pretzels, chips, crackers, etc.
Many thanks to Kyra Grimm for sending in this recipe. To see more squirrel recipes to use this fall, visit our site at www.backwoodsbound.com/zsquir.html.
Send in your favorite recipe to mail@backwoodsbound.com and we'll post it on the site or use it in an upcoming issue of The Bullet.
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** KAREN'S KREATIONS ** As we celebrate our 10th Anniversary this month we want to Thank You for your wonderful support with a special deal!
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"Because no wine glass should ever be naked!"
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ARTICLE: NEW LAW GIVES MORE RIGHTS TO PROPERTY OWNERS
"Purple Paint Law" gives landowners option of marking trees or posts to prevent trespassing
SPRINGFIELD, IL – A new law signed by Governor Pat Quinn allows Illinois landowners or lessees the option of using purple paint markings on trees or posts on their property as a “no trespassing” notice. The “Purple Paint Law” is designed as an alternative which Illinois landowners can use to protect their property from trespassing.
The new law – Senate Bill 1914 – was signed by Governor Quinn on August 22 and took effect immediately.
While the new “Purple Paint Law” gives Illinois landowners or lessees the option of marking their property with a series of defined purple paint markings on trees or posts, additional notice is still required through 2012. Until January 1, 2013 those landowners using purple marks must continue to issue a “no trespassing” notice either by oral or written notice to individuals or by posting appropriate signage at the main entrance to the property in question.
Provisions of the new law require that the purple paint marks used to designate “no trespassing” notice must be either:
1. A vertical line of at least 8 inches in length. The bottom of the mark shall be between 3 feet and 5 feet high. Each mark shall be no more than 100 feet from another such mark and be readily visible to any person approaching the property.
Or
2. A post capped or otherwise marked on at least its top 2 inches. The bottom of the cap or mark shall be between 3 feet and 5 feet 6 inches high. Posts so marked shall be no more than 36 feet apart and be readily visible to any person approaching the property. Prior to applying a cap or mark that is visible from both sides of a fence shared by different property owners or lessees, all such owners or lessees must agree to the decision to post their own property.
Trespassing on property marked for “no trespassing” is a Class B misdemeanor, except when a person trespasses using a motor vehicle if the marked area is an orchard; an enclosed area containing livestock; a barn or other agricultural building containing livestock; or a field that is used or capable of being used for growing crops. Such trespassing constitutes a Class A misdemeanor.
No landowner or lessee is authorized to post purple marks if doing so would violate any applicable law, rule, ordinance, order, covenant, bylaw, declaration, regulation, restriction, contract, or other instrument.
The new “Purple Paint Law” does not apply to real property located in a municipality of over 2,000,000 inhabitants.
For more details on the new law, please visit http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/Pages/PublicAct97-0477.aspx
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FUN FACTS:   "The tradition of making a "corn dolly," a symbolic or decorative figure made from straw, comes from pagan harvest festivals. People believed that the doll contained the spirit of a successful harvest. The harvest moon is the full moon that appears closest to the date of the autumnal equinox. It earned its name by providing moonlight for farmers who worked past sunset." – Lori Backus
Send your Fun Facts to mail@backwoodsbound.com. For more Fun Facts visit www.backwoodsbound.com/funfacts.html.
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HUNTIN' TIP: "Try this recipe for a homemade scent attractant; 4 packs of grape flavored Kool-Aid, 1 cup sugar, 1-1/2 quarts water. Put all ingredients in microwavable container or a sauce pan. Heat to boiling and stir to make sure sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool then place in a spray bottle. Spray on leaves, brush, etc. around your hunting area." – ColeTrain
Send your tips to: mail@backwoodsbound.com and we’ll post them on the site or use them in a future issue of The Bullet.
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** AFTER THE SHOT TROPHY PLAQUES ** Our handcrafted plaques are made from solid oak not plywood or particle board giving your trophy a solid base to anchor to. Each plaque comes with a wall hanger(s) installed and the Picture Plaques come with glass and picture backing for your 4” x 6” photo.
No matter what type of trophy you want to display, Backwoods Bound has a plaque to fill your needs. So don’t settle for an ordinary looking plaque hanging on your wall! Go one better and order your AFTER THE SHOT Trophy Plaque today. Prices start at $26.95. Don’t wait, order today!
"It only takes a little more to go first class."
Visit our site at www.backwoodsbound.com/ats.html for photos and information on how to order your plaque. Order with our secure on-line ordering system and pay with confidence using Paypal.
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INTERESTING QUOTE: "It takes a smart man to know he’s stupid." – Barney Rubble
If you’ve seen or heard an interesting or humorous quote send it in and we'll post it next month. Send them to: mail@backwoodsbound.com.
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ARTICLE: HUNTERS REMINDED TO CHECK BURN BAN STATUS BEFORE BUILDING CAMPFIRES
  Editor’s note: The warnings in this article can be used around the country this hunting season due to severe drought conditions. Please check in your local area for any warnings and bans.
  Fall has arrived in Oklahoma after one of the hottest summers on record, but the state still suffers from drought, leaving a number of counties under Governor and county-enacted burn bans. With the start of several hunting seasons October 1, officials with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation are reminding hunters to be aware of burn bans in counties where they hunt and to be extra mindful around legal campfires in the outdoors.
  "The fall is a favorite time of year for hunters, and campfires are often part of that," said Lance Meek, hunter education coordinator for the Wildlife Department. "This year, though, hunters need to be extra vigilant when camping to ensure whether a campfire is legal in the county in which they are camping and hunting. If there is no burn ban in effect, hunters still need to remember that Oklahoma has been in a period of intense drought, and they should make sure their campfires are well-contained, safe and completely extinguished before leaving the area."
  Title 2 of the Oklahoma Statures authorizes the governor to declare a ban on outdoor burning based on drought conditions and the recommendation of the Forestry Division in order to reduce the threat of wildfire, and country commissioners have similar authority under certain conditions and restrictions. Bans proclaimed by the governor supersede county bans on burning, and hunters can see a map of counties under burn bans online at http://www.forestry.ok.gov/burn-ban-information .
  For more information about hunting in Oklahoma, log on to www.wildlifedepartment.com.
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RECIPE: ELK TENDERLOIN WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY
~ 1 lb elk tenderloin/backstrap, cut into 3/4" thick pieces ~ cooking spray ~ 2 tbsp butter ~ 2 tbsp finely chopped shallots ~ 1/2 lb crimini mushrooms, sliced ~ 1 tsp minced garlic ~ 1 tbsp soy sauce ~ 3 tbsp all-purpose flour ~ 2 cups beef broth ~ 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper ~ 1/4 tsp salt ~ 3 fresh thyme sprigs
* Coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
* Add the elk and sauté for 5 minutes, browning all sides. Remove from pan and tent with foil. Be careful not to overcook!
* Melt the butter in the skillet and add the shallots and mushrooms. Sauté for 4 minutes.
* Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds stirring constantly to prevent garlic from burning.
* Stir in the soy sauce. Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1 minute stirring constantly.
* Gradually whisk in the broth and stir until smooth.
* Add the salt, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes until thick.
* Return the meat and accumulated juices to the pan and cook until heated through.
* Discard the thyme sprigs.
* Serve over egg noodles or steamed rice.
* Enjoy.
Thanks to Kaye Tarpley for sharing this recipe with us. For more delicious elk recipes visit our site at www.backwoodsbound.com/zelk.html.
Remember to send your favorite recipe to mail@backwoodsbound.com. We'll post it on the site or use it in an upcoming issue of The Bullet.
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FISHIN' TIP: A good way to set the drag on your reels is with a small fish weighing scale. Tie a small loop in the end of your line and place it over the hook on the scale. Adjust the line tension by pulling on the scale and attached line until you obtain slippage on a scale reading of around half the rated strength of your line. Example: slippage at 5 pounds for 10 pound line, 3lbs for 6lb line, etc. – Rob Gregson
Send your tips to: mail@backwoodsbound.com and we’ll post them on the site or use them in a future issue of The Bullet.
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ARTICLE: WILDLIFE OFFICIALS URGE DEER HUNTERS TO MANAGE HERDS DURING DROUGHT
  AUSTIN – Mired in what will undoubtedly be one of the worst droughts on record, white-tailed deer in Texas are facing tough conditions heading into the fall hunting season.
  "It doesn’t take a biologist to understand that drought has serious impacts on the state’s nearly 4 million white-tailed deer," said Alan Cain, deer program leader with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. "Everything from antler quality, to fawn production and overall survival will be affected by the tough range conditions this year."
  Food and water sources for wildlife continue to shrink on a landscape-wide level and to help ensure enough resources are available through the winter months, biologists are encouraging hunters to increase deer harvest early in the hunting season.
  The Texas deer hunting season opens Saturday, Oct. 1, for bowhunting and Nov. 5 for the general gun season. A special youth-only weekend season is set for Oct. 29-30. The general season runs through Jan. 1, 2012 in North Texas and Jan. 15, 2012 in South Texas. A late youth-only season is also slated for Jan. 2-15, 2012. For additional late season deer hunting opportunities, consult the 2011-12 Outdoor Annual of hunting and fishing regulations.
  "By reducing deer numbers early on, hunters can help ensure enough groceries will be available through the winter months," Cain said. "As with many wildlife species the very young and the very old often have much more difficult times dealing with extreme weather events.” These stress periods are a way for nature to ‘thin the herd,’ especially in areas where deer populations are already exceeding the carrying capacity of the native range. As deer become stressed they are more susceptible to infections or other disease. Drought like this can be a contributing factor towards stress."
  Cain said that isolated incidents of deer die-offs as a result of the drought are possible, but anything on a large scale isn’t likely even if dry conditions continue. "Keep in mind deer have survived through some pretty tough times including the drought of the 1950s," he said.
  The one positive aspect to the drought, Cain noted, is that deer may be more visible to hunters as they seek out water sources and feeders. Last year, Texas hunters harvested a record 688,000 deer and Cain predicted that record could be topped this year if conditions stay the same.
  Atop every hunter’s mind this year is how antlers will be affected by the drought, said Cain. The 2011 season will pale in comparison to last season when two state record whitetails were harvested.
  "Hunters can expect antler quality to be below average and much lower than last year," Cain said. "However, that’s not to say there aren’t some good bucks out in the woods this year. Those ranches managing habitat properly, keeping deer populations in check and maybe providing a little supplemental feed will not see as large a decrease in antler quality as other places not actively managing habitat."
  By managing habitat properly, many ranches can moderate some of the effects of drought on antler quality. Any buck with a good set of antlers this year is one that has great potential, Cain added, especially a young buck, and hunters may consider passing up that type of deer.
  "Just think if a buck can grow a good set of antlers on the native range under these conditions what he could do during a good year," he said.
  Hunters should see a good number of 1½-year-old bucks as many areas of the state experienced good fawn production in 2010 and those buck fawns from last year will now be sporting their first set of antlers this fall. In addition, 2005 was a good fawn production year based on surveys conducted by TPWD wildlife biologists, and those 2005 buck fawns are now 6 ½ years old. Hopefully, a number of these mature bucks will show up in the harvest this year.
  As for recruitment, Cain indicated fawn production doesn’t look promising this year. In many areas it is likely to be below 20 percent and in single digits for some of the most drought-stricken regions of the state.
  "Fawns are susceptible to heat stress which could greatly impact fawn survival," said Cain. "These young deer can become dehydrated quickly and good milk production from the doe is critical. In addition, a lack of fawn cover has been critical this summer."
  Temperatures at the soil surface can be excruciatingly hot, Cain stressed. "I worked on ranches in South Texas during graduate school, collecting vegetation samples where the soil surface was nearly 140 degrees. These site were severely overgrazed with little cover and sparse shrubs and mesquites providing little shade. In these sorts of environments fawn survival is dismal. This is why good habitat providing shade and cooling areas is critical during summers and has been very important this summer."
  By taking measures early in the season, hunters can do their part to help deer until relief from the drought comes.
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** AFTER THE SHOT TROPHY TAGS ** Now you can add all the information about your trophy with our NEW metal placards! Made from brass with black lettering, they will add that final touch to your After The Shot Trophy Plaque.
Offered in two sizes; 1 1/4" x 3 1/4" with three lines of text or 1" x 3" with two lines of text. They are easy to install. No holes to drill or nails to drive, they just stick on! Go to www.backwoodsbound.com/ats.html for ordering information.
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WHAT'S NEW
As we reported last month we had upgraded our computer system and were in the process of working out the kinks. With that said, we received a few notices that subscribers had received more than one copy of The Bullet. It seems when we switched the e-mail lists to the new system it decide to duplicate a few of the addresses. We’ve corrected the duplications that we were notified about and looked through the thousands of addresses looking for others. Hopefully we’ve found them all but may have missed a couple so if you are receiving more than one copy of The Bullet to the same e-mail address please let us and we’ll take care of the problem. Thanks for your patience!
With the increase in the use of trail cameras with the fall hunting season upon us, we’ve received several new pictures for our Candid CamShots feature on our site. Thanks to those that have sent in pictures but we need more. So if you have one or two you’d like to share please send them in. It could be a picture of anything captured by your trail cam. Send your pictures to mail@backwoodsbound.com and in the meantime check out the latest posting on our site at www.backwoodsbound.com/funphotos2.html .
We would like to post your hunting and fishing stories in upcoming issues of The Bullet so send them to us. We have a couple but could use more. They don’t have to be long or professionally written. Just tell it in your own words and send it in. Send them to mail@backwoodsbound.com.
Remember if you’re looking for a new adventure check out the listings on our Fishin’ Guides and Huntin’ Guides pages. Find them at www.backwoodsbound.com/guidesfish.html and www.backwoodsbound.com/guideshunt.html.
As always keep your tips, recipes, photos, stories, etc. rolling in! Send them to mail@backwoodsbound.com. Thanks! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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RECIPE: GRILLED TERIYAKI QUAIL
~ 4 – 8 quail, cleaned and split in halves ~ Italian dressing ~ Kikkoman teriyaki marinade ~ 1/2 tsp minced garlic ~ cayenne pepper ~ black pepper ~ garlic powder ~ Lawry’s seasoning salt ~ paprika
* Mix equal parts of the dressing and marinade together in a bowl. Stir in the garlic.
* Add the quail and stir to coat evenly. Place in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 1 hour. Stir often. OR
* Place the quail in a large zip lock bag and pour on the marinade. Seal and refrigerate for at least an hour. Flip bag often.
* Heat your grill over medium heat.
* Mix equal parts of the seasonings together. Example- 1 tsp each.
* Remove the quail and season liberal with the ‘5 – Part’ seasoning.
* Place on grill and cook to preference. Sprinkle with the seasoning when flipping.
* Serve and enjoy.
Thanks to Sholar Powell Jr. for sending in this recipe. To see more quail recipes visit our site at www.backwoodsbound.com/zquail.html.
Send your favorite recipe to mail@backwoodsbound.com and we'll post it on the site or use it in an upcoming issue of The Bullet.
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ANSWER TO BACKWOODS TRIVIA: The average person will spend five years of their life eating.
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LAST MINUTE STUFF
Dear Backwoods Bound,
This is a story of my boys when they were 10, 12 and 14 years of age. We lived near a small creek in Kansas. The boys spent a lot of time messing around that creek, doing such things that boys will do. Fishing was a good part of what they did. We often had a few different things for eating out of that creek, bullheads, frogs, turtles and a couple of large fresh water clams.
Once, Joe went fishing and a little while later, he showed up very unhappy and said that he needed some new line. He had caught a good sized bullhead and his line had broken. I got in the car and went about 1½ miles to a bait store and got him some new line. He sat down and restrung his rod. Back down to the creek he went.
About an hour later, he came up to the house hollering about this bullhead he caught. It had the hook and sinker and some of the line he had lost just less than 2 hours before. He laughed and told about how he had caught the one who got away. – Leota Simon
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