Albino Buck Shot in MissouriAlbino deer are a rarity and many people love to see them and seek them out in states across the country. In my home state of Wisconsin, it is illegal to kill an albino deer, but many states allow it. This particular buck was from Missouri, where it is legal to kill an albino deer. The albino buck pictured above was famous among locals and many hunters passed on killing the deer, until this fall. Jerry Kinnaman took the Great White Buck this past November and it’s a true trophy. Rare 10 Point Albino Buck Killed“I gave him a fair shot. He had a good life,” Kinnaman told his local news. “He’s famous. He still will be.” Albino Buck ShotCheck out the video below to hear more from Kinnaman on his story. Kinnaman hunted the deer this year and knew that killing it may upset people, but it was a completely legal kill. He had a friend that allowed him to hunt on his property and had asked if he could shoot the buck if presented with a shot a few years ago. His friend told him not to kill it. In recent years though, there were trespassing problems on his property and his friend asked Kinnaman to kill the deer. “It got so bad that he came back to me and said, `I want you to shoot this deer.” Albino Buck Killed in MissouriThis is a beautiful deer and a true trophy and I would not argue with anyone’s legal kill. Earlier this year an 11 year old hunter from Michigan shot a nice 12 point albino buck with a crossbow. Legal hunting is just what we said… Legal. There was nothing wrong with this kill and it’s much better than a poacher getting it. See more of the latest outdoor news here on MorningMoss. The post Albino Buck Shot in Missouri appeared first on Morning Moss. from http://morningmoss.com/albino-buck-shot-in-missouri-2/
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Sailing RebootWhy the future of sailing is important … and how it can be strengthenedBy: Steve Eliason What is it about sailing? What does it do to us? What can it do forus? The answers lie in the imprint it leaves on our sense of who we are. Sailing weaves together natural forces – wind, waves, currents, tides and all sorts of weather. It also melds the invisible forces of math, science and the mechanics of navigation, so that we are challenged to grow in self-reliance, resourcefulness and our ability to think and adapt quickly. In doing so we gain a sure-footedness in all of life. As one sailing director beautifully described, “Those who sail carry themselves differently in the world.” Not to mention the pure, raw fun and “hair-on-fire scream” of a great ride in a big blow. Today’s generation of high-speed, lightweight, advanced design sail craft makes 20-, 30- and even 40-knot speeds open to many more recreational sailors than was possible just a decade ago. There’s never been a better time in history to sail! A sea of changeIf you haven’t followed what’s going down in the sailing world in recent years, it’s a whole new landscape: 45-mile per hour, 70-foot catamarans – like the boats used in America’s Cup – foiling boats, skimming along the water surface, hulls aloft, riding through the water only on the knife-blade hydrofoils. Kiteboards now hold the sailing speed record near 60 miles per hour. In all, the design of sailing vessels has exploded in recent years. Of course, the traditional sailing which you might have tried or come to love as a kid – perhaps aboard a Sunfish at summer camp – still delights sailors and kids new to the sport, cruising along at four knots, a gentle, cool ride with nature’s turbine on a sweet-water sea. And yet, we’ve heard the canary-in-the-coal-mine alarms – sailing, like virtually every outdoor and adventure sport, has been in decline for decades. This despite all the cool new innovations in sailing. The reality hits hard that it’s more challenging than ever before to lure kids away from electronics. Families are more time-starved than ever. Highly-organized, year-round youth athletics preclude almost every other activity in childhood – siloed into soccer, baseball, gymnastics, cello lessons, etc. Could we be facing a future with ever fewer “masters” and “commanders” among us? Could the rich well of dreams, ideas, far-off places, navigation, ocean-crossings, exotic islands, naval architecture and building one’s own craft be vanishing from the seascape? Imagine a world without the lives of the giant minds, the great dreamers and explorers – the navigators who conquered the oceans, the globe and the elements, as well as the battles within. Think of names like Sir Ernest Shackleton, Joshua Slocum, Herman Melville, Albert Einstein, John F. Kennedy and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Add to the legends list more current celebrities who sail – Morgan Freeman, Neil Young, Bob Seger, Steven Colbert and Kate Middleton. Across political, age, gender, background scales, sailing is for big lives, big ideas, big dreams and big adventures. If sailing even nearly disappears from our landscape, it’s much the same as the extinction of a species: our world – our lives – are simply less full, less rich. Rebooting interestThere’s a real bright spot in sailing, however, and that is the way that anyone can get into sailing and reap the benefits of all those great skills and pure joy. Community sailing programs, like our own Green Bay Sail and Paddle, offer a simple formula on which to learn and appreciate sailing. Launching out of South Bay Marina on the far southern end of the Bay of Green Bay, this program introduces super-simple boats like the Hobie Cat Wave catamarans, ultra-simple instruction at the first level – steer, trim, sail around the buoys – and then a full roster of more advanced courses to refine skills over the course of a season, or even a lifetime. The same is playing out in community sailing centers across Wisconsin, such as:
What if every kid could shove off into the big waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan, and skipper their own vessel completely competent, staring down the wind and waves, navigating to a given destination, getting the boat back upright after a capsize, and back to port? Or what if a busy adult could take a super-simple, basic, hassle-free learn-to-sail class and almost instantly get the hang of skimming along on a catamaran on wind power alone? That’s the idea behind Green Bay Sail and Paddle – “Sailing for all, regardless of means or any other restriction.” In only its second year of programming, the organization is emerging as one of the largest sailing programs in Wisconsin, teaching 1,200 participants from northeast Wisconsin to sail during 2017. The program’s pilot run, “Green Bay SailWeek,” planted the seeds for success in 2016. What’s especially effective and predictive of success for Green Bay Sail and Paddle is its broad base of support. On the founding and leadership side, there’s support from:
On the “sailor” side of the equation, the program has partnered with Green Bay Public Schools, local YMCAs, area Boys & Girls clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Greater Green Bay Chamber, area Women in Management chapters, and a host of other organizations. “Green Bay is a fantastic place on a fantastic body of water which we’ve simply overlooked for too long, and sailing and paddle sports are the perfect ways to encounter the beauty of our waters, locally – it is our “Fresh Coast,” said Wendy Townsend, president of the Green Bay Sail and Paddle Board of Directors. Green Bay Sail and Paddle now has a full fleet of Hobie Catamarans and a beach-based permanent home for sail programs throughout the summer. As past Green Bay board president and past Milwaukee Community Sailing Center Executive Director John Kelly shared, “There’s good reason that these couldn’t-be-easier-to-sail Hobies are so popular in warm-climate beachfront resorts everywhere around the globe – they’re as close to fool-proof as sailing can get – plus simple, durable, attractive, all while delivering a great, thrilling ride in moderate winds. So a perfect platform for new or seasoned sailors.” A new generation of sailing wanderlust among our youth? Adventurous explorer-dreamers reviving sailing, paddling and the outdoor life? It might be within reach through these great efforts around our region through these kinds of organizations and passionate, committed individuals championing and mentoring our next generation of sailors.
Steve Eliasen is founder and executive director with International Youth Sailing of Oshkosh, the largest school-day sailing program in North America, having brought more than 10,000 students into sailing over the decade since the program began. He also serves on the board of directors and sailing director with Green Bay Sail and Paddle. In addition, Eliasen works the cold-weather season as community outreach director for Big Snow Resort, home of Indianhead and Blackjack Mountains in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He’s also an elected member of the Board of Education for Oshkosh Area School District. He shares life with his skiing/sailing wife, Sara, and three children. The post The Future Of Sailing appeared first on Morning Moss. from http://morningmoss.com/the-future-of-sailing/ With all the possibilities a casino offers, it can be difficult to try and play every game or select a favourite. Many people enjoy craps, since they feel in control over the dice. Others prefer blackjack, as they can make use of a good strategy, and, if one knows how to really count cards, it is possible to make quite some money. But one of the all-time favourites is definitely Texas Hold´em. In reality, Texas Hold’em is not your usual online casino game but rather a poker game. Therefore it is often played in separate poker rooms instead of the major casino floor. While it is still all about gambling and winning money, it differs from many other online casino games. In most of them, one is up against the house. However, with Texas Hold’em, one is playing against other players, while paying merely a small portion to the house. Moreover, Texas Hold’em is a lot about strategy. For instance, if one player is holding a pair of sixes, yet, a king and a queen are still out on the board, it is pretty clear that somebody else will have a better pair than that player and it is not that difficult to guess the cards of the other players. Of course, the disadvantage of Texas Hold’em is then that one has to be very focused and concentrated at all times during the game. Sticking to soft drinks and possibly some caffeine certainly helps. This is different in games like slots where one doesn’t have to think whatsoever. Even the pulling of a handle on the one-armed bandits has been nowadays replaces by simply pushing a button – and in some casinos, where it is enough to just sit and watch, not even that! So, if you enjoy to be active and playing against and outwitting difficult opponents, Texas Hold’em may be just the game for you. The best, you don’t have to be in Las Vegas to play it but can do so online from the convenience of your home – even if, in terms of excitement, it isn’t quite the same. The post Texas Hold’em great Online Poker Game appeared first on Boating Blog. from http://blog.discoverboating.com/texas-holdem-great-online-poker-game/ Trail MixThere’s nothing better than having a woman who knows how to hunt and fish! The post Weekly Morning Trail Mix appeared first on Morning Moss. from http://morningmoss.com/weekly-morning-trail-mix-24/ Black Bear Speared!Josh Bowmar spears a giant black bear on film! What do you think about this? The post Giant Black Bear Speared appeared first on Morning Moss. from http://morningmoss.com/giant-black-bear-speared/ New Thermacell ProductsEffective, scent free, easy to use. These are the three ideas every outdoorsman wants to hear in their equipment. Thermacell has come out with the new Radius Zone and MR450 Portable! These new Thermacell products complement the outdoorsman with just a push of a button. Radius ZoneThe Radius zone is a huge advancement in bug repellent technology. With just a push of a button you will become bug free! Being the first of its kind as an all battery powered product, the Radius Zone features a compact and slick design that creates 40 hours of protection. Stop dealing with messy and sticky sprays and check out what Thermacell has to offer! The Radius Zones specifications are as follows:
MR450 Portable Mosquito RepellerThe MR450 features an armored casing that helps protect itself in the most extreme weather conditions. The MR450 is built to last and handle any amount of Mosquitos that come your way. With a scent-free and deet free formula the MR450 tackles a radius of 15 ft, perfect for any outdoorsman. The MR450 features ZoneCheck technology which allows you to see a visual indicator (blue light) when the scent zone is created. Further, upgrades to the switches and ignition buttons allows for a positive connection and an 80% drop in noise upon ignition.
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AccessoriesLooking for accessories? Check out the links below! The post Thermacell Product Review appeared first on Morning Moss. from http://morningmoss.com/thermacell-product-review/ Big Buck Alert!Jaclyn from Wisconsin shot this buck in the evening on October 14th feeding in Buck Oats! What do you think he scores? The post Big Buck Down! appeared first on Morning Moss. from http://morningmoss.com/big-buck-down-5/ Big Buck Down!Check this buck out! Congrats to Gunnar on this great buck! The post BIG BUCK DOWN appeared first on Morning Moss. from http://morningmoss.com/big-buck-down-4/ Duck Breast RecipeBadger Sportsman Magazine gives you Hank Shaws grilled duck breast recipe! This is one recipe that you will have over and over again.
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