Hey all -
I will be heading to the wilderness for the next month or so. I may update this site occasionally from the field. If not, expect daily updates in September as this site resumes its normal course.
Thanks for reading!
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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010Millions of Earths? Harvard astronomer Dimitar Sasselov claims it’s possible
Monday, July 26th, 2010This is shocking news. According to the astronomer, the Milky Way galaxy is rich in earth-like planets.
The video is a fascinating watch/listen.
Why are reporters and photographers being blocked from documenting oil spill?
Sunday, July 4th, 2010Really disturbing news:
My question would be why is the Obama administration supporting this?
Their handling of this event has been atrocious.
Updates and other ramblings
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010Hey folks –
I am going to pause the site over the next few months. I have other big projects going(good things) and I will not be able to give this site the attention it deserves. Also, I am contemplating a change in direction and redesign if/when updates resume. I will let you know about a final decision in two months. A few days after this post all comments will be turned off.
I’d like to thank everyone for reading and contributing regardless of any disagreements. I’m glad we were able to have an open forum and exchange ideas in a pleasant and non-insulting fashion. This site is nothing without the contributions from everyone.
Thanks for reading!
-The Wilderness Sportsman
NASA shocked by balloon images
Friday, March 26th, 2010Pretty cool story. A private citizen was able to take pictures of the earth for a few hundred bucks.
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
Slow updates
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010I have been working on other projects the last few weeks. Updates should resume more frequently in the next couple of weeks. Thanks for reading.
Fast response
Thursday, March 18th, 2010Rob Erickson sent me these new pictures which illustrate a very interesting point. They are of a coyote trapping session previous to Wheaton and illustrate a fast response time. This is information you will not get at any other site at this time. I feel it gives an inside look at the practice, and shows that while some may disagree with trapping, there are trappers who practice a fast and ethical response. This is definitely the case here.
Rob told me he dispatched the animal at 3:58 am, but when the camera went off he had it programmed to take 3 pics every 1 minute. He changed the settings to take a picture every 60 minutes from his home computer before he left to dispatch the animal, because he has to pay 39 cents for each pic. He already knew it was caught, so no reason to take more pics. The camera went off as programed when the officer was present and they were removing the already dispatched animal from the trap.
He lived 40 minutes away from the trap.
The other side of the story…. interview with the Wheaton Trapper
Monday, March 15th, 2010The Wilderness-Sportsman is all about hearing both sides of the issue. With that, we took the time to have a conversation with Rob Erickson, the trapper currently handling the controversial Wheaton coyote job.
First, let me start this article off by saying that everyone needs to tone things down a bit. There’s no need for some of the nasty comments I have heard coming from both sides of the isle. I have received bogus emails and things that just don’t make any sense. At this point it’s important to move forward with a sense of caution in regards to the facts. Remember, this is about what to do with the coyotes, not about hating your neighbor.
When Rob and I talked, we both felt it was only fair for his side of the story to be told. He wanted to set the record straight and I wanted to hear his side too.
Hunter kills forest enforcement officer, thought he was a coyote
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010Guns don’t kill people, stupid people kill people. This man should receive a serious punishment. Both of these slobs were “night hunting” with night vision equipment. Yeah, that’s not hunting. You know it and I know it. These goons should be locked up for a long time.
Georgia’s antiquated night time hunting laws are also to blame for this incident. You can also kills as many coyotes as you want in the state, anytime you want.
Pesticides may be making us fat
Monday, March 8th, 2010I’ve said it on this site many times: Our ability to test for side effects does not match our technical ability to produce things. We always find out decades later what our chemicals really do. Add this to the list.
Every day the average American is exposed to an estimated 10 to 13 different pesticides and/or their metabolites (breakdown products) through food, beverages, and drinking water.
Some of those chemicals can mimic estrogen during development, which can lead to weight gain later in life. Others can spur unnecessary fat-cell formation at any age.
