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Backwoods Bound Bullet Volume 23 - Issue 8
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Welcome to the August 2022 issue of The Bullet. Here it is the second week of the month and once again we’re late getting the latest issue of The Bullet out to you. There’s just been a lot going on lately. Spending time at the lake with family, filling orders and probably most importantly, getting our food plots marked and sprayed so they’ll be ready to plant in a couple of weeks. I know it’s been hotter than blue blazes lately but if you haven’t thought about your fall plots, time is fast approaching to get them planted so you need to get your stuff together.
Squirrel season has opened around the country. Stalking through the woods early in morning helps me get back “in tune” with nature and reawakens my senses in preparation for hunting larger game in the coming months. So if you get the chance, grab your “scatter gun” or favorite .22, some ammo, bug spray, canteen and set the alarm early and head to the woods. You’ll be glad you did.
Enough said. We have a full issue this month so let’s get to it. Enjoy this issue of The Bullet and “continue to wear because you care”. Until next month, J. E. Burns, Editor-in-chief.
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In this issue:
~ Backwoods Trivia
~ Recipe: Squirrel Chili Stew
~ Article: Tips To Prevent Wildfires
~ Recipe: Kyle's Flaming Turtle
~ Article: Grass
~ What's New
~ Candid CamShots
~ Recipe: Summer Squash Surprise
~ Last Minute Stuff
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BACKWOODS TRIVIA: Do you know the answer ot this month's question?
What U.S. president said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick”?
Find the answer at the end of this newsletter. Send your trivia questions to mail@backwoodsbound.com.
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RECIPE: SQUIRREL CHILI STEW
~ 2 - 3 squirrels, deboned and meat cut into cubes.
~ 1/4 cup oil
~ 1 large onion, chopped
~ 4 cloves garlic, minced
~ 1 cup chopped celery
~ 2 tsp cumin
~ 1 tsp oregano
~ 2 tsp salt
~ 1/2 tsp chipotle pepper
~ 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
~ 2 small cans green chilies, drained
~ 1 can white beans, drained
~ 1 can white corn, drained
~ 1 quart chicken broth
* Heat the oil in a large pot.
* Add the squirrel meat and lightly brown stirring as needed.
* Add the rest of the ingredients and stir well.
* Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 60 minutes or until the meat is tender. Stir occasionally.
* Serve and enjoy with fresh bread.
Sent in by Richard Wright II. To see more squirrel recipes to use this squirrel season visit our site at www.backwoodsbound.com/zsquirrel.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 **
We’re going BIGGER this month by extending our 35% OFF SALE to every order!
That’s right! Take 35% Off everything, every theme this month!
Shop our huge selection of items on our site at www.karensglabels.com! And remember we can make items from your special photographs for a small upcharge. Be sure to check our web site for monthly specials!
This sale ends August 31st so order now! Visit us at www.karensglabels.com or e-mail us at Karen@karensglabels.com or call 618-257-1365. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to get news about new items and monthly specials.
"Because no wine glass should ever be naked!"
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ARTILCE: TIPS TO HELP PREVENT WILDFIRES
There’s no denying it has been a hot, dry summer over most of the country and really around the world but we still like to go camping. And no matter if it’s 20 degrees or 90 degrees, camping just isn’t the same without a campfire. So here are a few tips to help keep us safe at camp and at home. As Smokey Bear says, “Only you can prevent wildfires”.
* Campfires should be small, in protected areas, and burned during night time hours within fire grates or fire rings.
* Be careful to safely dispose of lit cigarettes, cigars, or other smoking material.
* Have a bucket of water and shovel on hand and be sure to thoroughly drown out the fire prior to leaving the area.
* Avoid outdoor burning when winds are above five (5) miles per hour and/or when the relative humidity is below 40 percent.
* Burn in protected areas only with no combustible materials within 10 feet around for small fires and 50 feet for larger fires.
* Prior to burning, check the National Weather Service's fire weather forecast for expected conditions.
* Avoid welding and grinding in areas with dry vegetation, and make sure that machinery is in good working order (bearings greased, avoid dragging chains and parts).
* For vehicles, especially those with catalytic convertors, avoid parking in areas with tall vegetation.
* If you spot a wildfire report it immediately to the nearest fire department, law enforcement office, your local DNR office or U.S. Forest Service ranger station.
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FUN FACT: Smokey Bear was created in 1944 by the U.S. Forest Service to appear in fire prevention public service campaigns. The first poster depicted Smokey putting out a fire with the slogan "Smokey says – Care will prevent 9 out of 10 forest fires!" The slogan was changed in 1947 to “Remember…only YOU can prevent forest fires.” It was changed again in 2001 when “forest fires” was changed to “wildfires”.
In 1950 a five pound, three month old black bear cub was found by fire crews after the Capitan Gap wildfire in New Mexico. The cub had climbed a tree to escape the blaze, but his paws and hind legs had been burned.
At first the cub was called Hotfoot Teddy but was later renamed Smokey. He was nursed back to health by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Ranger Ray Bell, his family and a local veterinarian. The story was picked up by the national news services and Smokey became a celebrity.
Smokey was eventually flown to the National Zoo in Washington D.C. with an overnight stay at the St. Louis Zoo. Smokey lived another 26 years with millions of people coming to see him. He received so many cards and letters that the Postal Service gave him his own zip code, 20252, in 1964. The zip code is still in use.
Smokey died on November 9, 1976 and is buried at Smokey Bear Historical Park in New Mexico. His adopted son, Little Smokey carried on in his place until his death in 1990.
Send your Fun Facts to mail@backwoodsbound.com. For more Fun Facts visit www.backwoodsbound.com/funfacts.html.
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FISHIN' TIP: “My favorite live baits for catching smallmouth bass are stonecats, hellgrammites and crawdads. I must admit that a lot of smallies are also caught on night crawlers, I just don’t like fishing with them.” – Lloyd Barnhart
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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INTERESTING QUOTE: "I’d rather be sitting in the woods thinking about God than sitting in church thinking about the woods." – James Burns
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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** 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 stained with a wall hanger installed. Clear-coating is an available option.
We specialize in unique designs! We’ve done everything from arrowheads to walleyes to shields to light bulbs, hanging and stand up designs! Just tell us what you have in mind and we’ll make it happen!
No matter what type of trophy you want to display, we have a plaque or trophy to fill the need. Contact us at sales@backwoodsbound.com with your ideas.
Don’t settle for an ordinary looking plaque! Go one better and order your AFTER THE SHOT Trophy Plaque today. Prices start at $40.95. Don’t wait, order today!
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.
"It only takes a little more to go first class."
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RECIPE: KYLE’S FLAMING TURTLE
~ 1 1/2 lbs turtle meat, cut into 2 inch chunks
~ 2 cups tomato paste
~ 1 1/2 cups coney sauce
~ 1/2 cup diced jalapenos
~ 2 tbsp. your favorite hot sauce, preferably a habanero sauce
* Cook the turtle meat by boiling, frying, baking, grilling, etc.
* Mix the tomato paste, coney sauce, peppers and hot sauce together in a skillet. Heat to boiling.
* Add the meat and stir together. Bring back to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes or until the meat is warm.
* Serve and enjoy.
Many thanks to Kyle for sending this recipe. See more turtle recipes at www.backwoodsbound.com/zturtle.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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ARTICLE: GRASS by Lloyd Barnhart
Americans apparently love grass:
In terms of money spent on it,
It is our number one crop!
Tons of seed are sown…
Tons of fertilizer applied
In order to produce a bumper crop.
Gallons of pesticides, and
Herbicides are applied regularly
To produce/protect lush lawns.
A variety of sprinkler systems, many inground
Apply water daily…even when it rains,
With no concern for neighbors wells or the water table in general.
Grass treated thusly, grows fast;
It can be harvested regularly:
Weekly, or more often sometimes.
This precious crop is harvested,
bagged and then sent off to…
The Dump!
Think about it…
Is this the grass that old Willie sings about?
Except for the dump, seems a lot like it, doesn’t it?
Or maybe…just maybe…
Old Art was right…….People are funny!
Another great selection from Lloyd’s book Rambling Outdoors: Tales of Forest, Field and Stream. Used with permission. Thanks Lloyd!
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** LUNAR CREATIONS **
Lunar Creations offer hand crafted, unique products for your family, friends or yourself. We offer clothing and accessories, home decor, and drink tumblers in a variety of styles and sizes. See our site at www.facebook.com/LunarCreations636 for our complete product line.
Go to our site at www.facebook.com/LunarCreations636 to see more pictures and videos of all of our newest projects and place your order!
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HUNTIN' TIP: If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to be getting your supplies together for your fall food plots. Spray your areas with Round-Up so they’ll be ready to plant in the coming weeks. Get your soil tested especially on new plots. Figure out how much lime, fertilizer, potash and seed needed and start buying. And be ready for sticker shock! Inflation has hit on these items too.
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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WHAT'S NEW
We really need your recipes, tips, stories, and photos as our file is running pretty low! It’s the contributions of our readers that make the Bullet enjoyable for all so take a minute and send in what you have. Send everything to mail@backwoodsound.com and thanks for all of us.
Also need your trail camera pictures for our Candid CamShot feature! We’ll use them in the Bullet and on the site. It’s free and easy to do. Send your pictures to mail@backwoodsbound.com.
Get your trophies mounted on your wall. Things in the shop have slowed a little so it’s a good time to get your After The Shot Trophy Plaque made. Go to www.backwoodsbound.com/ats.html for all the information on our line of After The Shot Trophy Plaques and remember we specialize in special shapes and designs.
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For more details, visit our site at: www.backwoodsbound.com/advertise.html. Or e-mail us at: sales@backwoodsbound.com.
Fishing season is fast approaching so place your ad now!
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CANDID CAMSHOTS
This picture of a “Big Momma lookin’ over the pond” was sent in by Larry and Dianne Dahl. Taken in Price County, Wisconsin in June 2022. Thanks for the great picture!
Send your trail camera or outdoor pictures to mail@backwoodsbound.com.
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** CAMPING SEASON IS CHILI SEASON! **
It’s easy to make a delicious pot of chili whether at home or at camp with Backwoods Bound Chili Seasoning Mix. Its unique blend of herbs and spices makes a great pot of chili everyone loves without the aid of added fillers or MSG!
Try it for all of your cooking needs! Backwoods Bound Chili Seasoning Mix makes all sorts of great meals you’ll love like jambalaya, enchiladas, stuffed manicotti and lasagna. Also try it as a dry rub or marinade on your beef and deer roasts or steaks.
See our collection of great recipes at www.backwoodsbound.com/zchili.html and be sure to send in yours!
Enjoy at home or hunting camp in single pot packets or the triple value pack.
Order your supply at www.backwoodsbound.com/chili.html.
"Not too mild.... Not too hot.... Treat yourself and make a pot!"
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RECIPE: SUMMER SQUASH SURPRISE
~ 3 - 4 medium crookneck (summer)squash, sliced about 1/8" thick
~ 1 large onion diced
~ 3 cups water
~ 1 tbsp bacon grease
~ 1 tbsp butter
~ 1 large tomato sliced
~ 1 cup shredded Mexican style cheese mixture, or cheese of choice
~ ½ cup dried onion flakes
~ grated Parmesan cheese
* Combine squash and onion in pot with water. Boil until tender.
* Pour off almost all the water.
* Add butter and bacon grease. Mix well.
* Place squash mixture in a greased 7" x 11" glass baking dish.
* Cover with sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle on shredded cheese. Sprinkle with dried onions and top with parmesan cheese.
* Place in broiler for about 15 minutes or until a light crust develops.
* Serve and Enjoy!
Thanks to Jim Riggle for passing along this recipe. See more delicious side dish recipes at www.backwoodsbound.com/zside.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: Theodore Roosevelt said that phrase during a speech in 1901 while in Minnesota.
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LAST MINUTE STUFF
Here’s something our buddy Tim Raven sent in. Enjoy!
HOW TO INSTALL A SOUTHERN HOME SECURITY SYSTEM
Step 1. Go to Goodwill and buy a pair of size 14 -16 men's work boots.
Step 2. Place them on your front porch, along with an old, well-read copy of Guns & Ammo Magazine.
Step 3. Put four giant dog dishes next to the boots and magazines.
Step 4. Leave a note on your door that reads......
Bubba,
Bertha, Duke, Slim, & I went for more ammo and beer. Be back in an hour. Don't mess with the pit bulls. They got the mailman this morning and messed him up bad. I don't think Killer took part, but it was hard to tell from all the blood. Anyway, I locked all four of 'em in the house. Better wait outside. Be right back.
Cooter
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