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  1. Oakville wildlife sighting, NF

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    Thats very cool! Thanks for sharing Chris.

     

    I always enjoy it when the Cooper's/Sharp Shinned makes an appearance around the backyard feeder for a meal of Mourning Dove.

    Or when the Opossum, Fox, Groundhog, Coyote, etc. show up and remind us that Nature isn't just in the awesome "Up North" area but, anywhere they can eke out an existance.

     

    Cheers,

     

    Mark

  3. Lindners Angling Edge - questions Evolution

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    I brought this to attention because I thought it was wrong for a fishing show. I guess I yearned for the good 'ole days when fishing shows had ...I don't know...Fishing on them. For those with irony deficiencies, this was what Dave was alluding to.

     

    People should be allowed to believe what they want but, also respect others enough not to foist it upon them in unusual contexts .

     

    It also struck me because this glib comment is exactly the sort of thing Al is always complaining about with his ever put-upon and victimized christianity.

     

    It was also curious because Al selectively heralds quotes from other Scientists (Einstein recently) when it conforms to his point of view and he is looking for greater credibility. The phrase "in for a penny, in for a pound" is not on his or Bible literalists radar(with thanks to Grimace).

    I also agree that it is his show, but I don't agree that he is free to do as he pleases. He is at the mercy and discretion of his sponsors.

     

    Rehashing the old arguments is pointless. Thanks to confirmation bias, nobodys mind will ever change.

    Cheers,

    Mark

  4. Lindners Angling Edge - questions Evolution

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    On todays Angling Edge, at the end when he gives his sermon, Al Lindner questioned the veracity of evolution.

     

    Personally, I have always hated this part of his "fishing" show and think it is out of place for a fishing show. Usually, it is a somewhat benign recitation of verse or parable.

     

    He was making a glib comment about peoples family trees and whether some more branches should include apes, chipmunks, mosquito, goo, etc. (Well reasoned Al ) :sarcasm:

     

    I found it particularly off-putting.

     

    It will be aired again at 8:00 tonight.

     

    Cheers,

    Mark

     

     

     

  7. Really?? Not sure... NF

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    Just to play devil's advocate, in general, the reporting routine exists to curtail the less than ideal scenario of Joe Schmo at the side of the road playing Judge and executioner and deciding the chance of survival of an injured animal.

     

    It is a slippery slope to poaching town. (It had a cough, wasn't gonna make it. Had to do it.)

     

    It is also worth noting that nothing is wasted in Nature and Nature can be incredibly cruel when viewed through our prism. I doubt the animals and organisms that would be sustained by roadkill would see it as cruel.

     

    Cheers,

    Mark

  8. Stop shooting yourselves

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    Personally, the viewing of a successful hunt in the bed of a pickup or trailer is part of living near an area blessed with such bounty and enjoyable pastimes.

     

    To me, the act of taking an animals life to feed myself and my family, confers on me a huge responsibility to treat it with the utmost respect and reverence. This primarily means that I make every effort to make sure none of the meat is wasted. Even, not taking an animal if; the weather, the situation or my preparedness are not appropriate.

     

    I also think it is worth noting that every time we engage in our pastimes, that we are all(sometimes reluctant)ambassadeurs for that pastime and we should make every effort to be at our best and remember that we are a minority and our enjoyment of our pastime does not occur in a vacuum. This also means recognizing that there is a difference between downtown Wawa and downtown Barrie.

     

    If one wanted to cover an animal upon your return and still allow for cooling there is always cheese cloth or shade cloth.

     

    To me, festooning the grill of your vehicle with the head of the animal you just harvested or public square meat hangings speak poorly to the ego of the hunter and the level of respect the animal deserves.

     

    I think most remember how easily the Spring-Bear hunt was cancelled because one well-financed individual was able to use one video showing disrespect of the Bear to further their agenda and bring about craven political change. It is safe to say that there is plenty more videographers today.

     

    Cheers,

    Mark

  9. Video - Whitetail Deer Buck Behaviours (Ottawa)

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    I am wondering if this is more of the latter parts-of-the-rut or post-rut. You have captured alot of them bedded down and chewing their cud.

     

    Some Bucks will literally run themself to death during the rut. Tending Does and chasing off other suitors becomes all-consuming with few breaks for food, if any.

     

    Maybe it is a peculiarity of the density and zero legal hunting pressure in your suburban area.

     

    What would be cool for you is if they stick around until they shed their antlers and you have a chance of holding the antlers of Bucks you have encountered and videoed/photographed throughout the year. Fingers crossed.

     

    Cheers,

    Mark

  11. Cold Weather Gear / Clothing Recommendations

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    I love the Woolpower stuff. Its well made and easy machine washing and drying. It is Mil Spec for some outfits. It also doesn't "hold the stink" like some "performance fabrics" can.

     

    I use it for a base layer and mid if it is really cold or if I am going to be stationary.

     

    A good wicking base layer and nothing under your shell made with Cotton is essential.

     

    http://www.canadianoutdoorequipment.com/store/woolpower-ostersund.html

     

    Cheers,

    Mark

  14. North Woods Law - Maine Game Wardens

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    I stumbled on a show during one of the free cable preview dealies on the Animal Planet channel called "North Woods Law".
    It follows the Game Wardens of Maine as they go about their business. Its interesting and they do a decent job with the show.
    It airs on Thursday night at 10:00 and is rebroadcast a few other times throughout the week.
    Here is a short clip



    Its also interesting because you learn some of the little differences with the law and regulations compared to Ontario.
    Some examples:
    It is illegal to do a Deer Drive there. A fairly common practice for the older generation here.
    All Bear bait sites have to be a certain distance away from the public and labelled with the hunters info.
    All tree stands also have to be labelled with the hunters info. This could prove useful here.
    It is illegal to bait for Deer there.

    At any rate, it is worth a look.
    Cheers,
    Mark

  16. Pics of a Kawartha elk

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    Sure he looks content, he has an entire harem of strange all for himself.

     

    Apparently he has been resident for some time as a lot of people have been stopping for pics.

    If I remember correctly, there is a farmer alongside 93 on the way to Midland that raises them. It is always cool to see them.

     

    A stud bull Elk can easily be three to four times the size of an equally prime Whitetail Buck.

     

    On our family trips out to BC and through Yellowstone, we would see them with same frequency as we or you see Whitetails here.

     

    Hopefully the herds continue to grow. A number of them have been lost to train collisions.

     

    Cheers,

    Mark

  21. Fishing in Toronto story in the Globe

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    To selectively quote from "Credit River" guidelines when speaking about Charter boats is a bad faith argument. But even there the general pop. recommendation is 2 meals per monthfor Chinook and 4 for Rainbow. If you are eating Chinooks from the river, you get what you deserve.

    Here is the guidelines for Lake O west of Clarkson

    http://www.downloads.ene.gov.on.ca/files/fishguide/en/advisories/LAKE43177906.html

     

    Cheers,

    Mark

     

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    Do you know exactly how strict the MOE guidelines are? If so please explain, because all the information I know on eating sportfish in Ontario comes from that little book you get at the LCBO, and my own personal knowledge of the history on the body of water I’m fishing.

    I wouldn’t call the sportfish in Lake Ontario “safe to eat” just yet, when the consumption advisories are 0 and when you see the toxins tested for in these fish, and the genesis of them, it should make one use their brain and determine if they should really be consuming these fish.

     

    Here is the link for Salmonids from Lake Ontario from the MOE Guide - http://www.downloads.ene.gov.on.ca/files/fishguide/en/advisories/LAKE43357943.html

    Those little numbers by the fish specie indicate the toxins that the fish was tested for – check them out too.

    The consumption guidelines are determined by these tests according to this guide… I mean if the MOE if telling us to watch what we consume from Lake Ontario, and other lake in Ontario shouldn’t we at least look at it in more detail to make an informed decision?

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