Adventure Sports Outdoors January 2018

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January 2018

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MDC ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO HELP PREVENT WILDFIRES By Lucas Bond

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people that strong winds, low humidity, and dry conditions this time of year means extra caution is needed to avoid unexpected wildfires. According to MDC’s Forestry Division, the main cause of wildfires is improper burning of debris such as leaves or brush piles. “It’s been drier and warmer than usual, which means fires could get out of control very quickly,” said Forestry Field Program Supervisor Ben Webster. “We want everyone to check the weather and be extremely careful if they plan to burn leaves or debris.” Each year, MDC staff work with fire departments around the state to help suppress numerous wildfires that can consume thousands of acres. MDC urges landowners, hunters, campers, and others in the outdoors to help prevent wildfires and offers the following tips. OUTDOOR BURNING • Do not conduct outdoor burning during times when grasses, brush and other fire fuel are very dry, humidity is low and weather is windy. Dry fuel -- combined with high temperatures, low humidity and high winds -- makes fire nearly impossible to control.

• Check with local fire departments regarding local burn ordinances or burn bans that may be in place. • A person who starts a fire for any reason is responsible for any damage it may cause. • Done properly, prescribed fire can be a beneficial tool to improve land for wildlife habitat and grazing. For more information on using prescribed fire as a land-management tool, visit mdc. mo.gov and search “Prescribed Fire.” DRIVING OFF ROAD • Wildfires can start when fine, dry fuel such as grass comes in contact with catalytic converters on motor vehicles. • Think twice before driving into and across a grassy field. • Never park over tall, dry grass or piles of leaves that can touch the underside of a vehicle. • When driving vehicles off road, regularly inspect the undercarriage to ensure that fuel and brake lines are intact and no oil leaks are apparent. • Always carry an approved fire extinguisher on vehicles that are used off road. • Check for the presence of spark arresters on ATV exhausts.

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MAKING A CAMPFIRE • Clear a generous zone around fire rings. When humidity is low and wind is high, debris can become tinder for a stray spark or ember. • Store unused firewood a good distance from the fire. • Never use gasoline, kerosene, or other flammable liquid to start a fire. • Keep campfires small and controllable. • Keep fire-extinguishing materials, such as a rake, shovel and bucket of water, close by. • Never leave a campfire unattended! Extinguish campfires each night and before leaving camp, even for a few moments.

Smokers: Practice Extra Caution • Extinguish cigarettes completely and safely, and dispose of butts responsibly. Don’t Delay Calling For Help! • Call 911 at the first sign of a fire getting out of control. Report Forest Arson • Many wildfires are set by vandals. • Help stop arson by calling Operation Forest Arson at 800-392-1111. Callers will remain anonymous and rewards are possible. For more information on preventing wildfires, go online to mdc.mo.gov/yourproperty/fire/wildfire-prevention.

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MDC REPORTS MORE THAN 7,700 DEER HARVESTED DURING ANTLERLESS PORTION

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pages 32-33

Dan Galusha, Shoot N Plink, Going Low with a Buck Mark

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page 111

Bob Robb, Top 10 Late Season Whitetail Tactics

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pages 108-109

Realtor.com, Depleted Housing Market to See Inventory Growth in 2018

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pages 102-106

IDNR, Let’s Go Turkey Hunting! IRAP Taking Applications Now for Spring

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page 114

IDNR, News Bits December 17

3min
page 115

Annie Otto, Annie’s Conklin Corner

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page 107

Grant Dimmick, Grant’s 2017 Season

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page 110

Natural Gear

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page 116

Gerald Sampen, Outdoor Connection Featuring 2 of 23 “With Wings” We Represent

13min
pages 96-98

Thomas P. Reynolds, January Begins the New Year for Outdoor Activity in Arkansas

6min
pages 94-95

A.K. Thompson, Dirt Church, The Cold is Keeping Me

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pages 92-93

Mark Kayser, 3 Different Locations You’ll Find Coyotes

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page 90

Marlene Odahlen-Hinz, Rx for the January Blahs

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pages 84-85

Matt England, England Expeditions Fishing Resolution 2018

6min
pages 86-87

Mark Kayser, 3 Tips for Hunting Coyotes the Simplest Way Possible

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page 79

Jason Baldwin, Henry Decoy Show Sunday, Feb 18th

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page 78

Bedford Sales Open House- February 17th and 18th

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page 69

John Simeon, The 22 Winchester Magnum in Action

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Pet Bird Winter Care Tips

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page 68

Darrell Sterling, Pigs and Predators in West Texas

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pages 62-64

Bobber “Anne”, Those Fascinating Fish of Alaska

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pages 60-61

CPO Reports: October 1 – 19, 2017

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Kirby Schupp, Owning Problems Others Caused

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pages 56-57

Colt Vinovich, More Than a Hunt

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pages 42-43

Outdoor Hub Reporters, Oklahoma Hunter Bags Potential New State Record 28-Point Buck

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page 41

Woo’s Corner, A Little Fishing and a Little Maintenance

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John Neporadny Jr., Draw Down on Lake of the Ozarks Winter Crappie

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page 38

Wayne Herndon, Rituals and Memories- Memories of Waterfowling are Built Upon the Traditions and Rituals of the Hunt

5min
pages 36-37

Robert Hemmelgarn, MDC Hosts Discover Nature Schools Workshop for Preschool Teachers in Mexico

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page 31

Lucas Bond, MDC Reports More Than 7,700 Deer Harvested During Antlerless Portion

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page 32

PJ. Reilly, Snow Goose Hunting: Tips for Staying Hidden

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pages 26-27

Canterbury Tales continues

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Norm Kelly, The Designated Gangsters

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pages 14-15

Ted Nugent, The Scripted Buck

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Lucas Bond, MDC Encourages People to Help Prevent Wildfires

3min
page 33

Dave Shadow, Beetles for Skulls

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