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Tuesday, March 6, 2018
A GREAT PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, LEARN ABOUT THE OUTDOORS.
Monday, March 5, 2018
INFORMATION FROM MOSSY OAK , ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS
Prescribed
Burning: Three Types of Fires
In
the world of prescribed burning, three types of fires are used; a
"backfire," "head fire," and "flank fire," and
each type provides differing intensities for varying results.
Backfire
The
slowest and easiest to control is a “backfire,” which burns into the wind.
Flame length is sometimes so low you can step over the fire. However, that
all depends on the fuel load on the ground. Fuel load is typically the amount
of duff, leaves and dead grass on the ground – stuff that will burn. If you
are burning slopes, this fire would be started at the top of the hill and
slowly creep down slope. In most cases you can out-walk a backfire. Backfires
are considered “cool” fires in that little damage is done to the larger
trees.
Ironically, because a backfire is slow, the heat remains on site longer. This longer duration is perfect for killing smaller woody stems. It only takes 146° F to break the cambium on small trees, which is sufficient to kill them. If you are managing a native grass stand with woody encroachment, a backfire may be the best way to knock it back. These cooler fires are normally ignited when air temperatures are less than 68°and relative humidity is more than 50%.
Head
Fire
The
opposite of a backfire is the “head fire.” These fires move up slopes at
incredible speeds and even over flat ground, the slightest wind will move
flames rapidly over a site. Flame lengths are many feet long with extremely
high heat, which will push high into the canopies of trees. Because the heat
is moving ahead so rapidly, the fire is actually further drying the fuel
ahead of the main fire, increasing the intensity of the fire.
If you want to eliminate dense trees or shrubs such as cedar, a hotter fire may be needed. In these conditions, you may be working in temperatures above 75° with relative humidity less than 30%. Needless to say, this is a dangerous situation and should only be attempted by qualified fire crews.
Flanking
Fire
Location
of ignition points is always important. The primary ignition point should
always be on the backside or area where the wind is blowing against the
flame, pushing it into the firebreak. Experienced burners know to watch this
first small flame, as it indicates how the fire will behave. As the flame
begins widening, each person with a torch moves the flame along the line
keeping the backfire parallel, along the same line. At this point you want
the firebreak widened by increasing the burned area or blackline. Move the
fire across the entire blackline and then begin edging up the sides after the
blackline has increased. Communication between crew members is essential.
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For more on prescribed burning, read “Prescribed Burning: Different Fire Strategies To Accomplish Various Goals”. Across time, fires have dominated many ecosystems throughout the United States, particularly in the Southeast, Great Plains and the Appalachian Mountain Region. There is a definite history of fires not only in these regions, but in every area in the U.S. |
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Saturday, March 3, 2018
AS I ALWAYS HAVE SAID OVER THE YEARS, DEMOCRATS WANT YOUR GUNS ! THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO SAY IT WON'T HAPPEN.
The DNC just seriously exploited the Parkland shooting and a student — here’s what they did
7 hours
As if the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School wasn’t being politically exploited enough, one of the shooting’s victims is now using the tragedy to fundraise for the Democratic National Committee.
What’s going on?
MSD senior Sara Imam wrote a fundraising email blast for the DNC on Friday using the shooting to urge Americans to support Democrats in the 2018 midterm elections.
“If you’re with me and other Stoneman Douglas survivors, add your name to commit to vote this fall — it’s the only way we’ll do something about gun violence in our country,” Imam wrote, according to the Daily Caller.
“It’s time to elect Democrats who will take action on gun violence prevention — and today I am asking for your help,” she wrote.
Recipients of the email were encouraged to sign a petition pledging to vote for Democrats in the midterms, but according to the Daily Caller, the pledge sought personal information from each signer, including name, address, email address, phone number, among other information.
Afterward, the petition directed signers to a donation page where they could donate to the DNC.
That wasn’t the only email sent in Imam’s name, though it was the one that was more direct. In another, titled, “I am a Parkland survivor,” Imam explains how most of her fellow students aren’t old enough to vote, so they’re counting on voting-age Americans to stand up for them and increased gun control.
In that email, she also encouraged recipients to sign the pledge to vote for Democrats in the fall, while directing recipients to a donation page to “make a contribution today if you’re ready to elect Democrats in all 50 states this year.”
Thursday, March 1, 2018
DNR OUTDOOR REPORT FOR THE WEEK OF 3-1-2018
Outdoor Report
March 1, 2018
The north received another good snowfall last weekend, which is extending winter recreation there, with some areas still having more than 2 feet of snow on the ground. But recent warm temperatures have snowmobile and ski trails across the north in soft condition and warm temperatures are forecast to be around for the next week so conditions could deteriorate more. Snowmobile trails were open as of Thursday in about 15 northern counties on the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s Snow Conditions Report. A number of northern properties are still reporting good Cross-Country Ski Trail Conditions.
Warm temperatures have the Brule River opening up in the Brule River State ForestPhoto credit: DNR
Fishing on northern lakes has been slower but folks are enjoying mild weather and socializing. Panfishing on southern lakes has been decent this past week. A reminder that all permanent fishing shacks and shelters must be removed from waters south of Highway 64 by the end of the day Sunday, March 4.
The Pine, Waupaca, and White rivers in central Wisconsin are free of ice and have had some pressure for the catch and release trout season.
The ice on Green Bay is starting to break up so anglers should use extra caution venturing out. Anglers continue to catch whitefish off the Oconto breakwater while northern pike fishing also picked up off of Oconto. The Fox River is mostly open water from the De Pere Dam down pass the 172 Bridge with around 20 yards or so of ice along the edges. Anglers fishing the edge ice out of Voyageurs report catching a few walleye and whitefish.
The two major snow falls last week left another 10-11 inches of snow on top more than a foot of old snow in the Flambeau River State Forest. This boosted the winter severity index to slightly below 50, which is the border between a mild winter and a moderate winter. The deep snow has deer and elk concentrating in logging areas browsing on branches left behind.
Deep snow in the Flambeau River State Forest have elk concentrating near logging operations where they browse on braches.Photo credit: DNR
Buds on maple trees looking quite large and the warm weather has also started sap to flow. School groups have started helping tap trees at the MacKenzie Center in anticipation on next month’s Maple Syrup Festival. Interstate Park will have programs Saturday and Sunday on how to tap maple trees to collect sap.
Large numbers of migrants moved into the southeastern part of the state this past week, with greater white-fronted and Canada geese most prevalent, with many other waterfowl species also flooding in, including goldeneye, scaup, and red-breasted mergansers, pintails, green-winged teal and wood ducks. Trumpeter swans are also returning to some traditional breeding sites.
There is a full moon on Thursday and Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center is holding a Full Moon Hike Friday and the last candlelight event of the winter at Wisconsin State Park System properties will be a candlelight snowshoe hike this Saturday at Rib Mountain State Park. There will be hot chocolate, hot cider, and special goodies, as well as marshmallows to roast around the campfire.
SOME OF THE WORLD'S BEST RODS ON THE MARKET TODAY, THAT'S ALL I HAVE.
St.
Croix Starts Spinning Glass
Being revealed at the 2018 GEIOCO Bassmaster Classic Expo
in Greenville, SC, Legend
Glass series adds the perfect rod for
smaller crankbaits and lighter line.
Park Falls, WI (March 1, 2018) — America’s
most maniacal rod engineers have struck again, answering the call for a
spinning version of the immensely popular Legend Glass.
St. Croix’s Legend
Glass rod series took home top freshwater rod honors at ICAST
2016 for blending classic fiberglass feel to modern, IPC® tooling technology
and a body made of 100-percent, linear S-Glass material. For nearly two years,
anglers have raved about the lightweight, sensitive feel of Legend Glass while
St. Croix’s Wisconsin manufacturing facility kicked into overdrive to supply a
feverish demand.
Crankbait anglers from
coast-to-coast are fawning over Legend Glass, and as the spring fishing season
gets underway, the new 7’ 2” medium-power, moderate action spinning model
(LGS72MM) enters the fray as the number one contender to take midsized and small
baits deeper, keeping them in the strikezone longer. The newest Legend Glass
model is the perfect partner for windy days, or to deliver small and
midsize baits to fish in multiple depth ranges.
“When you grip a Legend
Glass rod, you immediately note its weight — uncharacteristically light for a
glass rod,” says St. Croix Rods Promotions Manager Rich Belanger. “And once you
set the hook, the rod protects ligther lines from hard running bass. And what
really strikes you is the rod's balance, forgiveness, and that familiar St.
Croix feel-factor.”
“Legend Glass spinning is
going to be a game changer for folks that throw light crankbaits on light line,
especially the thin profile baits that like to tumble when cast on rods that
are too stiff,” says St. Croix’s Dan Johnston. “The blank bends down enough to
protect very light fluorocarbon line with a light crankbait, which is something
anglers have been looking for a while.”
“That linear S-Glass on the
IPC mandrel made Legend Glass arguably the best fiberglass bass rod ever put on
the market,” Johnston adds. “The fact that we just put it on a spinning rod is
really exciting. It’s cool to be able to finally throw thin-profile lightweight
cranks on light line.”
Now featuring five
situation-specific models, St. Croix Legend Glass rods employ Fuji® K Series
Concept Tangle Free guides with Alconite rings and polished frames — ideal for
all line types. Fuji® DPS reel seat with frosted silver hoods harmonize with super
grade split-grip cork handles and Kigan hook-keepers. All Legend Glass rods
boast 15-year transferable warranties backed by St. Croix Superstar Service.
Retail for the new spinning version is $260.
FEATURES:
- Integrated
Poly Curve® (IPC®) tooling technology
- Super
premium, 100% linear S-Glass
- Fuji®
K-Series tangle-free guides with Alconite® Rings and Corrosion Control™
(CC™) matte finish frames
- Fuji®
DPS reel seat with frosted silver hoods
- Split-grip/super-grade
cork handle
- Kigan
hook-keeper
- Two
coats of Flex-Coat slow cure finish
- 15-year
transferrable warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service
- Designed
and handcrafted in Park Falls, U.S.A.
#stcroixrods
About St. Croix Rod
Now in its 70th year, Park
Falls, Wisconsin based St. Croix Rod remains a family-owned and managed
manufacturer of high-performance fishing rods with a heritage of USA
manufacturing. Utilizing proprietary technologies, St. Croix controls every
step of the rod-making process, from conception and design to manufacturing and
inspection, in two company-owned facilities. The company offers a complete line
of premium, American-made fly, spinning and casting rods under their Legend
Elite®, Legend® Xtreme, Legend Tournament®, Avid Series®, Premier®, Wild
River®, Tidemaster®, Imperial® and other trademarks through a global
distribution network of full-service fishing tackle dealers. The company’s
mid-priced Triumph®, Mojo Bass/Musky/Inshore/Surf, Eyecon® and Rio Santo series
rods are designed and engineered in Park Falls, Wisconsin and built in a new,
state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Fresnillo, Mexico. Founded in 1948
to manufacture jointed bamboo fishing poles for a Minneapolis hardware
store chain, St. Croix has grown to become the largest manufacturer of fishing
rods in North America.
MANITOWOC GUN CLUB IS HAVING ANOTHER YOUTH SHOOT PLANNING MEETING.
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