Shawn Clark column: Small changes in turkey hunting regulations not enough
Over the course of the last few years, the state of Wisconsin has taken some good strides in terms of making new laws for outdoorsmen.
- Apr. 12, 2013
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Over the course of the last few years, the state of Wisconsin has taken some good strides in terms of making new laws for outdoorsmen.
Is it me, or are the Indian tribes in Wisconsin trying to push people's buttons around the state these days?
In addition to my upcoming open water fishing rituals, turkey season and other outdoor activities when the snow finally leaves us, I teach the sport of bowhunting and archery.
One of the things I am priveleged to do as a sportsman is handing down my knowledge of the outdoors to the next generation. Not only is this a privelege, but I feel it's a duty for all sportsman of my generation.
I'm in a bowhunting funk. There really hasn't been anything going on for me to shoot sharp sticks at. It's almost depressing. Oh sure, I could hunt coyotes, but getting close to to them with a bow and arrow is a pretty tall order. Not that I'm not up to it, but the reality is, hunting 'yotes' is far more effective with a rifle.
When I was a kid, hunting with my dad was something I couldn't get enough of. And up to the age of 15, it was strictly small game and rabbits were the game of choice. Rabbits were challenging, fast and ultra fun. What more can a kid ask for?
Albino and piebald deer are both revered and cherished by hunters and non-hunters in Wisconsin, and yet there is plenty of controversy over whether or not they should be protected.
Most people take some time late in December to take a look back at the year that was. I'm no different. Today's column looks back at 2012 and looks forward to the promise of a new year.
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Turkey Season Celebration: The Pulaski Area Turkey Chasers chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host their event at the American Legion Hall, Pulaski. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a buffet at 7 p.m. Cost is $50 for individuals and includes NWTF membership; $95 couples; $30 jakes; $270 sponsors. The event includes door prizes, raffles, auctions. For more information contact Ken Jaworski at 920-680-0090. More events | Events map
Birding: Find wetlands, prairies, and forests in abundance at Crex Meadows, along with more birds than you can dream of ... but not more than you can count! Andy Paulios leads this event from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Burnett County. Register at https://www.cvent.com/events/great-wi-birdathon-big-day-trips/registration-941aca6cd282454189211661afb27a0a.aspx. More events | Events map
Canoe & Wooden Boat Show: This event will be held in conjunction with Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day outside of the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner. For more information visit http://www.WisconsinCanoeHeritageMuseum.org. More events | Events map
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