tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25216790934786188282024-03-08T14:24:50.692-06:00Midwestern MindsetOutdoor Adventures Start AnywhereUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20200125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-45079631933659518282019-10-26T14:32:00.007-05:002022-02-05T10:35:23.983-06:00Inside Alex Honnold’s Tricked-Out New Adventure Van
Back in 2014, pro climber Alex Honnold gave us a tour of the 2002 Ford Econoline E150 he used as his mobile base camp. That van served him well—he put 190,000 miles on it over nine years—but Honnold recently upgraded to a 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster, which is roomier and more comfortable. Photographer Max Whittaker got to peek inside the new digs late last month while Honnold was climbing in Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-34088527874632922752019-10-26T09:07:00.001-05:002019-10-26T09:07:38.068-05:00Outdoor News Radio – Oct. 26, 2019 https://ift.tt/2pXNDLnhttps://images.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Oct-26-long-show.mp3
Lots of topics for listeners of this week’s Outdoor News Radio, starting with a recap and debate over the new statewide youth deer hunt that occurred in Minnesota last weekend. Ellen Candler checks in with an update on her University of Minnesota deer gutpile research and information on how deer hunters can help her Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-53212811067511356332019-10-25T16:28:00.001-05:002019-10-25T16:28:15.883-05:00Participate in ruffed grouse research this fall by testing for West Nile virus https://ift.tt/32NRTffThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has asked ruffed grouse hunters in northern Minnesota to voluntarily submit samples for a West Nile virus research project that the agency is conducting. Hunters simply pick up a kit at their local DNR office, then submit some feather and tissue samples for testing. In this video, Mike Hehner demonstrates how to use the kit and submit the proper Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-10821929277264768682019-10-25T16:08:00.001-05:002019-10-25T16:08:43.529-05:00Illinois Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Nov. 1, 2019 https://ift.tt/2N9RzRk
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* PLEASE NOTE: After you have registered, please Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-7076189303717850292019-10-25T15:20:00.001-05:002019-10-25T15:20:37.830-05:00The Best Fly Fishing Gear Now: 2019 IFTD Awards https://ift.tt/341ACPHSimms came out as a dominant force in fly fishing at the International Fly Tackle Dealer trade show last week in Denver. The brand took home 10 top awards from the show, from waders to outerwear to accessories.
The leaders in the world of fly fishing can brush their shoulders off after last week. A few brands dominated top spots in their categories.
Simms took home 10 awards with a clean Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-3159054141693040032019-10-25T15:08:00.001-05:002019-10-25T15:08:28.002-05:00Your Daily Minnesota Outdoor News Update – Oct. 25, 2019 https://ift.tt/2BKqUW0https://images.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MNN-WI-Friday-1025-DeerDecoys.mp3
Deer hunters, are you using this aid for hunting the rut?
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-89836006790818503072019-10-25T14:38:00.003-05:002019-10-25T14:38:12.550-05:00The case of the missing Niagara River salmon https://ift.tt/366sejM
It is a case for Sherlock Holmes.
As the month of November nears, anglers in the Niagara River are still wondering what happened to all the salmon that were supposed to be returning for the final run of their lives. During a normal year the local charter fishing fleet, as well as the legion of shore fishermen, will start to pursue the mighty king by the second or third week of September. The Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-60483354188322927122019-10-25T14:38:00.001-05:002019-10-25T14:38:11.753-05:00Northern Zone benefits from popular early muzzleloader offering https://ift.tt/32TAlys
Opening day in New York’s Northern Zone is just as big as it is in the Southern Tier. In fact, we have two of them! A week prior to the regular big game season opener, there is a week-long early muzzleloading season in the Northern Zone that always opens the Saturday following Columbus Day.
Since the state began allowing additional tags for both archery and especially muzzleloading hunters, the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-13120796280091520462019-10-25T14:34:00.001-05:002019-10-25T14:34:11.538-05:0050% Off: Crazy Deal on ‘Best Winter Running Shoe’ https://ift.tt/2NcOAaHWe’re not sure how long this deal will last, but you can score a pair of Columbia Mountain Masochist IV OutDry men’s trail-running shoes for half off.
Dipping temps and swirling flurries are just now beginning to signal the inevitable onslaught of winter snow. But for many runners, there is no offseason. And that means it’s time to score a reliable, sure-footed pair of winter running shoes.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-6684964222195832742019-10-25T14:32:00.005-05:002019-10-25T14:32:36.223-05:005 Ways to Use Your Flannel Shirt as a Halloween Costume
Photo Gallery: 5 Ways to Use Your Flannel Shirt as a Halloween Costume
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-14701386965933280752019-10-25T14:32:00.003-05:002019-10-25T14:32:35.166-05:00An Off-Road Review of the Subaru Forester Touring
I’m strapped into the rear seat of a 2019 Subaru Forester Touring, an all-wheel-drive SUV, anxiously awaiting the start of the 2019 Oregon Trail Rally recce day.
Recce, otherwise known as reconnaissance, is a pre-rally driving activity that allows teams to run each stage’s course to scout the roads and write their own pace notes, an integral part of rallying; it’s created to help Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-79386673585445528862019-10-25T14:32:00.001-05:002019-10-25T14:32:34.151-05:00New Rules Will Help the PCT Combat Overcrowding
On October 1, the Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) announced a new permitting system that will affect all of the trail’s prospective thru-hikers starting in the 2020 season. Stricter regulations have been added to both north- and southbound hikes to more evenly distrubute crowds in both directions. The changes are intended to combat the significant increase in long-distance trail use Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-83998451978136103252019-10-25T14:23:00.001-05:002019-10-25T14:23:05.038-05:00DEC: Remaining deer management permits available to hunters beginning Nov. 1 https://ift.tt/2BKgrd2
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that remaining deer management permits (DMPs) in several wildlife management units (WMUs) will be available to hunters beginning Nov. 1.
DMPs, which allow hunters to harvest antlerless deer, are issued for specific WMUs to control deer populations. In some WMUs, all applicants received permits during the initial Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-19876646489129444212019-10-25T14:08:00.001-05:002019-10-25T14:08:09.263-05:00Your Daily Minnesota Outdoor News Update – Oct. 25, 2019 https://ift.tt/2MNWI2Dhttps://images.outdoornews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MNN-Friday-1025-TopwaterMuskie.mp3
Not fishing muskies right now? You’re missing out.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-80630906191993667102019-10-25T12:10:00.001-05:002019-10-25T12:10:19.161-05:00Free Gear Fridays: Darn Tough Kelso Sock Set Giveaway https://ift.tt/33ZXBe4Here at GearJunkie, we test a lot of gear. We are fortunate to test cutting-edge new products. Now, we want to give you the chance to win some gear too.
This week, one lucky winner will receive a set of socks from Darn Tough!
More on the product: The Kelso is an unassumingly intelligent merino wool sock designed to power you through day-to-day adventures. From trail hikes to hearty Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-52484007805776943272019-10-25T11:17:00.001-05:002019-10-25T11:17:16.529-05:00REI Snow Sale: 50% Off Patagonia Jacket & More https://ift.tt/2Jo0CwRSave up to 50 percent on Patagonia, Smartwool, Arc’teryx, Black Diamond, and more during REI’s Ready, Set, Snow sale. The sale ends on October 28, so act fast.
Whether exploring the backcountry or flying down the mountain, the Patagonia Descensionist Jacket is up for the task. With excellent breathability and water resistance, it will quickly become your favorite winter companion. And for a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-34090305040412385232019-10-25T10:40:00.001-05:002019-10-25T10:40:32.482-05:00Kilian Jornet Takes Title at Golden Trail World Series https://ift.tt/2BJQJ8EKilian Jornet — six-time gold medalist in ski mountaineering championships — just won the Golden Trail World Series.
Kilian Jornet, an ultrarunner and ski mountaineer from Spain, just finished first in the Nepal stage of the Golden Trail Series to take the overall title.
The Golden Trail Series, sponsored by Salomon, consists of six intense marathon runs across the world. The series lineup Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-87609640116266817002019-10-25T10:10:00.001-05:002019-10-25T10:10:17.626-05:00Today’s Bargains: 3 Can’t-Miss Gear Sales https://ift.tt/2MKbo2HGreat outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each week. Check out the bargains below and save on gear for your next adventure.
Odlo SUW Natural X-Warm Base Layer Top — Men’s & Women’s: $55 (50% Off)
This extra-warm base layer is built for long-term performance and is ever so sleek. The midweight SUW Natural base layer from Odlo is made with virgin merino wool for the ultimateUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-50613791330681754092019-10-25T02:32:00.005-05:002019-10-25T02:32:29.629-05:00A Brief Adventurous History of Flannel
This is part of #OutsideFlannelWeek, a celebration of the fabric we all know and love.
The story of flannel begins with sheep. History tells us that some of the earliest flannel-like clothes come from Wales. As I imagine it: one day, a Welsh shepherd, fed up with coming home each night to a scratchy woolen undershirt, had a vision for a new kind of material that would fend off Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-68305057300887719662019-10-25T02:32:00.003-05:002019-10-25T02:32:28.909-05:00How Not to Get Lost—and Tips for Finding Your Way Back
In May 2019, yoga teacher and physical therapist Amanda Eller was lost for 17 days in the dense inland forests of Maui after a three-mile hike turned into a harrowing ordeal. She set out on foot without a cell phone, food, or water, as she only planned to be out for a short jaunt. After venturing off the trail, she wasn’t able to find her way back. She suffered from severe sunburn, legUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-44127918777117090452019-10-25T02:32:00.001-05:002019-10-25T02:32:28.196-05:00How Minnesotans Bike All Year Long, Even in Winter
In most places, winter is when bikes are stowed away until spring. Not in Minnesota. “People from around the country would make fun of me,” says Hansi Johnson, a former regional director at the International Mountain Biking Association. “They’d say, ‘Yeah, mountain biking in Minnesota is great four months of the year.’ I’d tell them, ‘You’re missing the point.’”
The point is that many MinnesotanUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-48894053353988617782019-10-24T21:38:00.001-05:002019-10-24T21:38:27.865-05:00‘It was insane, breath-taking, the fish of a lifetime’ https://ift.tt/34aDaeL
A New York angler caught a potential state record tiger muskie earlier this month. But he wasn’t of a mind to keep the fish.
“Look, I wasn’t going to eat it. I love these fish. I have no regrets,” he said.
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Tags: Fishing, Tiger muskie
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from Outdoornews Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-62265870395123582782019-10-24T13:50:00.001-05:002019-10-24T13:50:30.180-05:00Logging Time With Vaer’s American-Assembled Heritage Dark Watch https://ift.tt/2BGbHVVA field watch seems like a rather easy thing to design and make. Most do little more than keep time. But without fancy features to hide behind, every tiny detail draws scrutiny. And that’s why I love the Vaer Heritage Dark field watch.
There is much to consider when creating a basic wristwatch. Subtle things like font choice and the size of the numerals determine readability. The shape of Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-27759132772268278112019-10-24T12:50:00.001-05:002019-10-24T12:50:36.492-05:00Bollinger Motors Just Put a Price on This Electric Dream Truck https://ift.tt/2MJ06eXWe’ve been following the development of the impressive Bollinger Motors EV SUV and pickup for a few years now. Today, they finally put a price tag on our dream vehicle: $125,000.
Starting today, you can reserve your place in line to purchase either the Bollinger B1 four-door SUV or the B2 four-door pickup. The final price on both is $125,000. To get your name on an early-production vehicle, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521679093478618828.post-5367224015090249662019-10-24T12:18:00.003-05:002019-10-24T12:18:16.536-05:00Ohio Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Oct. 25, 2019 https://ift.tt/2N9e34XDivision of Wildlife
Central Ohio – Wildlife District 1
During the 2019 spring wild turkey hunting season, state wildlife officer Austin Levering received a complaint of a suspect shooting from a roadway in Knox County. The caller stated that while attempting to call in a turkey, he observed someone stop on the road and fire three shots at the same bird he was hunting. The caller was not sure if Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0