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Elway, Sanders first-year eligibles on Hall of Fame list
October 7, 2003
CANTON, Ohio (Ticker) - John Elway, the NFL's second all-time leading passer, and Barry Sanders, the third all-time leading rusher, are among the first-year eligibles on the Pro Football Hall of Fame's nomination list for the Class of 2004.
Selectors will choose 23 semifinalists among the 67 former players, coaches and contributors who make up the preliminary list of nominees. Former New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson and former Giants general manager George Young are automatic finalists because they finished in the top-six in the voting last year.
Elway is synonymous with the Denver Broncos, playing 16 years with the franchise and passing for 51,475 yards and 300 touchdowns, which is fourth all-time. Elway's passing yards are second only to Dan Marino's total of 61,361 yards.
Elway and Marino headed the famed quarterback class of 1983. Elway retired after the Broncos won the second of two straight Super Bowls in 1998.
Sanders appeared to be on his way to becoming the NFL's all-time leading rusher, recording 15,269 yards and 99 touchdowns in 10 years with the Detroit Lions. However, he retired after the 1998 season and is third on the all-time list behind Emmitt Smith (17,354) and Walter Payton (16,726).
Other first-year eligible candidates joining Elway and Sanders for consideration are wide receiver Henry Ellard and cornerback Albert Lewis. Ellard had 814 receptions for 13,777 yards.
The list of semifinalists will be reduced to 13 modern-era candidates, including Carson and Young. That will increase to 15 finalists with the addition of two previously announced Senior Committee nominees, Bob Brown and Bob Hayes.
The voting for the Class of 2004 will be held on Saturday, January 31, the day before Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston.
NFL to give $5 million to lower Manhattan groups
October 7, 2003
NEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL will give $5 million to several organizations in lower Manhattan, including hospitals and parks, to help the area recover from the World Trade Center attacks.
NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver announced the grants Tuesday.
The money is from the league's disaster relief fund, which was set up after the attacks.
``Our owners and players pledge to do their share to help rebuild New York,'' Tagliabue said. ``Our disaster relief board responded to Mayor Bloomberg's request to fill some of the gaps and needs that were not met by other 9-11 funds.''
Among the organizations receiving NFL funds are Millennium High School, NYU Downtown Hospital, Sara Roosevelt Park and St. Vincent's Hospital.
Last year, the NFL made a $500,000 contribution to the city's one-year anniversary commemoration of the terrorist attacks.
Rams: Faulk targets October 26
by Fanball Staff - Fanball.com
Tuesday, October 7, 2003
News
Head coach Mike Martz told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that running back Marshall Faulk to be available for the October 26 game against Pittsburgh. Faulk is recovering from a fractured left hand and surgery to repair cartilage in his right knee.
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That date leaves two more starts, homes games against Atlanta and Green Bay, for Lamar Gordon. We'll continue to monitor Faulk's progress as his return nears.
Giants: Bryant out three-to-four weeks
by Fanball Staff - Fanball.com
Tuesday, October 7, 2003
News
Kicker Matt Bryant (hamstring) is expected to miss the next three-to-four weeks, and the Giants will hold a tryout on Tuesday to find a short-term replacement, the Bergen Record reported. Brett Conway, Jeff Chandler, Jose Cortez, Danny Boyd, and Neil Rackers are all confirmed participants.
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The poor, poor Giants. After going through seven snappers in 2002, the Giants made it a priority to shore up the kicking unit in 2003. No dice. After already losing two long-snappers this season, they will now move on to their third kicker. Anyway, we'll let you know which kicker wins this job. Likely that kicker will only be useful to fantasy owners as an emergency bye week fill-in.
49ers finally learn to use clock wisely toward end
Cam Inman , CONTRA COSTA TIMES
SANTA CLARA - To secure their first win in four games, the 49ers needed to milk the final 3 minutes, 19 seconds of Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. So they went on the run.
"We didn't run the ball as well as I hoped throughout the game, but when it came time to get it done, we did and ran the clock out," 49ers running backs coach Tim Lappano said Monday. "That was really key for us because we've had a couple heartbreakers at the end of games and we didn't want to give them another shot."
The 49ers finished off the Lions 24-17 Sunday with five consecutive run plays before quarterback Jeff Garcia knelt down three times to kill the final seconds. That's the finish the 49ers wanted, especially having been burned in their last outing at Candlestick Park when they suffered a last-minute defeat to the Cleveland Browns.
Sunday's strong finish on the ground, coupled with the lack of production in the passing game, has coach Dennis Erickson questioning his offense's identity as the 49ers (2-3) head into Sunday's matchup with the NFC West-leading Seattle Seahawks (3-1).
"In looking at it right now, that's some of the things we're discussing," Erickson said. "We probably are (run oriented). Obviously we're having much more success running the football with consistency. As we're getting our (injured offensive linemen) back now, maybe that's the case.
"I really believe if we continue to run, then all that other stuff about going down field will come into play. Maybe I'll look at it a little differently -- try to get the ball down the field and then run it, as opposed to going the other direction. Now that I've looked at it through five games, we're running the football well."
The 49ers are averaging 348.6 yards per game, including a 134.4-yards-per-game rushing average that ranks ninth in the league through Sunday's games. The 49ers passing attack, which hasn't featured any completions more than 39 yards, is ranked 16th (214.2 yards per game).
"I don't even think you've seen our run game at its best, yet," Lappano said. "We've had to play with a lot of different combinations up front, and that's hard."
The 49ers might have their starting offensive line intact Sunday for the first time since the season opener. Left guard Eric Heitmann, out since suffering an ankle sprain Sept. 12, is expected to practice Wednesday.
The 49ers totaled 142 yards rushing Sunday, including 74 from starter Garrison Hearst on 19 carries. Hearst had four carries for 20 yards to open the final, clinching drive.
Kevan Barlow totaled seven carries for 24 yards, all of which came in the first half even though he rotated in throughout the second half. Lappano explained that Hearst got the carries at the end of the game because "that's just how it worked out in the rotation deal."
The 49ers haven't had a 100-yard rusher in a game since the last time they faced the Seahawks, 10 regular-season games ago when Hearst rushed 31 times for 124 yards with Barlow out because of a knee injury.
Even though each back would prefer a more featured role and thus have a better shot at a 20-carry, 100-yard game, the rotation remains a go. "I've talked to them both. They don't want to sit out two and three series," Lappano said. "It gets to point they'd get cold. They like it right now."
Garcia's 11 carries (for 35 yards) were the second most in a game in his five-year career. Erickson said all were improvised runs except two -- a 1-yard bootleg for a third-quarter touchdown, and a 10-yard carry on third-and-two that gave the 49ers the first down they needed to run out the final 1:59.
NOTES: The 49ers released defensive tackle Josh Shaw. Erickson said Shaw might be re-signed to the practice squad. ... Linebacker Jeff Ulbrich (concussion) and wide receiver Arnaz Battle (bruised hand) are probable for Sunday, Erickson said.
Dungy wins wild return to Tampa Bay as Colts top Bucs
October 7, 2003
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (Ticker) - Tony Dungy's homecoming turned out to be quite different than the ones Emmitt Smith, Steve Mariucci or Mike Holmgren experienced.
After watching his team play three listless quarters, Dungy saw his Indianapolis Colts rally from a 21-point deficit in the final four minutes to rally for a stunning 38-35 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
On Sunday, Smith, Mariucci and Holmgren all were beaten in homecomings. That set the stage for Monday's return to Tampa Bay for Dungy, who failed to lead the Buccaneers to the Super Bowl in six seasons.
"I am just extremely happy, but when you fight against guys that you went to war with, it was really tough out there," Dungy said.
Mike Vanderjagt's 29-yard field goal was the game-winner. The Colts kicker actually missed his first attempt to win the game - a 40-yard attempt - but was given another chance when defensive end Simeon Rice was whistled for a questionable unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.
It marked a strange night on Dungy's 48th birthday.
"Well, it was motivational, we wanted to come here and get a win for coach's birthday," Colts safety Mike Doss said. "We came out in the second half and laid it on the line."
For most of the game, the Super Bowl champions appeared to be well on their way to handing their former coach his first loss this year. Ronde Barber intercepted Peyton Manning and ran it back 29 yards and a touchdown for a 35-14 advantage with just over five minutes left.
A three-yard TD run by James Mungro pulled Indianapolis within 35-21 with 3:37 to go. The Colts recovered an onside kick and Manning hit Marvin Harrison for a 28-yard touchdown to cut the deficit to seven points.
The Colts got the ball back with 1:41 remaining on their own 15-yard-line and Manning went to work. He threw a 52-yard pass to Harrison that helped set up Ricky Williams' one-yard plunge that tied the contest with 35 seconds to go.
"They never gave up, that is what I like about us," Dungy said. "We have a great team chemistry."
Tampa Bay won the overtime toss and drove to the Colts' 41-yard-line before being forced to punt. Manning came up with huge third-down completions to Harrison, Reggie Wayne and Troy Walters to set up Vanderjagt's winning kick.
"Obviously, a very agonizing defeat," Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden said. "There are numerous reasons for it. They score quickly, it's 35-21. The onsides kick (was a) great play on their part. They got a quick strike. We're unable to run out the clock."
It completed the largest deficit any team has overcome in the final four minutes to win an NFL game - which was made even more unbelievable by the fact it occurred against one of the game's best defenses.
"That is an awesome defense," Manning said. "They can play. I mean, I love my offensive line, but they were bringing it at times."
Dungy and Bucs defensive tackle Anthony McFarland exchanged a warm embrace after the game.
Indianapolis (5-0) remained one of four unbeaten teams in the league along with Kansas City, Carolina and Minnesota. The Colts host the 4-0 Panthers next week.
Manning completed 34-of-47 passes for 386 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Manning threw for an NFL season-high six touchdowns in last week's 55-21 rout at New Orleans.
On Sunday, Smith was reduced to tears after failing to gain positive yardage as Arizona suffered a 24-7 loss at Dallas. Holmgren lost his second trip to Green Bay with Seattle as the Packers posted a 35-13 rout. Detroit Lions coach Mariucci returned to San Francisco and was on the short end of a 24-17 defeat against the 49ers.
s/b Dungee = Dungy
Deer Licenses Still Available - North Dakota Game and Fish Department
10/06/03
Interested deer hunters still have time to purchase a first, second, third or fourth license for North Dakota's 2003 deer gun season, according to Carrie Whitney, State Game and Fish Department licensing supervisor.
Hunters with second, third and fourth doe licenses can use them during the archery season with a bow; the deer gun season with a bow, rifle, or muzzle-loader; or during the muzzle-loader season with a muzzle-loader. These licenses must be used for antlerless deer only, and hunters must stay in the unit to which the license is assigned.
As of Tuesday, Sept. 30, more than 5,200 antlerless licenses were still available in the following 12 units: 1, 2D, 2F1, 2G, 2G2, 2H, 2J2, 2L, 3A1, 3F1, 3F2 and 4F.
Interested hunters may apply online, or print out an application for mailing, at the department' internet web site, discovernd.com/gnf. Applicants should access "instant licensing online," and then click on "purchase a license."
Applications are also available at all county auditor offices, license vendors and game and fish offices. Hand delivered applications will not be processed at the department while the applicant waits.
The regular deer gun season begins at noon Nov. 7 and continues through Nov. 23.
Deer Hunting Forecast Announced - Michigan Department of Natural Resources
10/06/03
Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials today announced the 2003 Statewide Deer Hunting Prospects report.
The report, compiled and released annually, provides hunters a Wildlife Management Unit analysis of what they can expect from the state deer herd. The assessments in the report are compiled by local DNR biologists based on a variety of biological evaluations including estimated previous winter losses, weather conditions and field observations throughout the year.
Biologists estimate that, weather permitting; the deer harvest will be similar to last year’s estimated harvest of 480,000 deer for the hunting seasons combined. The full text of the 2003 Statewide Deer Hunting Forecast is available here.
Hunters throughout Michigan who plan to travel for hunting opportunities this year are reminded of the state’s continued fight against Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive species that destroys ash trees. Hunters who reside in the quarantine counties of Southeast Michigan should observe the state’s continued firewood transport ban to help prevent the spread of this pest and ensure the future health and safety of their favorite hunting areas. For more information about the firewood ban and emerald ash borer, visit the state’s EAB web site at
http://www.michigan.gov/mda/0,1607,7-125--65294--,00.html
Yeah, but the hardest part was waterproofing the Spycam. Churak's fan kept spraying water off the wall and back into the camera lens. A Zip-Loc bag did the trick, though.
Colt
Research Project Focuses on Bobcats - Iowa Department of Natural Resources
10/06/03
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Iowa State University have joined together in a three year research project to learn more about bobcat populations and where the animals are located in an eight county area in south central Iowa.
Todd Gosselink, forest wildlife research biologist with the DNR, said hunters, trappers and the general public are an important ingredient in this project.
"The general public can help us by recording bobcat sightings and by letting us know when they have accidentally caught a bobcat in a trap," Gosselink said. The DNR will also be collecting bobcats killed on Iowa roadways.
There are four public meetings to discuss the research project. Bobcat ecology and the public's involvement in the study will be discussed at the meetings. The meetings are Oct. 7, at the Warren County Conservation Board's Annett Nature Center, 1555 188th Ave., Indianola; Oct. 9, at the Weldon Community Center, Hwy. J12, Weldon; Oct. 14, at the Lucas County Conservation Board's Pin Oak Lodge Nature Center, 54996 Hwy. 14, Chariton; and Oct. 16, at the Appanoose County Conservation Board's Center 2000 Nature Center, 25100 520th St., Centerville. All meetings begin at 7 p.m.
The DNR will be tagging live bobcats with radio collars in Marion, Warren, Clarke, Lucas, Monroe Decatur, Wayne and Appanoose counties.
Controlled Hunts Offer Unique Opportunities - Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
10/06/03
When most sportsmen think about Oklahoma hunting, they think about the staples - deer, turkey and quail. But there is also some very unique opportunities available to Oklahoma hunters. Just imagine crawling over rolling granite mountains in pursuit of a trophy elk or stalking a pronghorn antelope on a wind-swept plain.
“The Wildlife Department’s controlled hunts program is one of our most popular programs, and it’s no wonder why - these hunts not only provide hunters with some special opportunities, but they often have a fairly high success rate,” said Alan Peoples, wildlife chief for the Department.
Peoples pointed to the recently completed buck antelope controlled hunt in the panhandle.
“Fifty hunters were drawn, forty-five hunters participated and 43 hunters went home with a buck. That’s a 96 percent success rate. I’d take those odds any day,” Peoples said.
The controlled hunts program offers a wide variety of highly desirable hunts through a random drawing each spring. Some hunts are held to provide high-quality hunting experiences on high-profile areas where it is necessary to regulate hunting pressure and others are held to achieve other management goals for certain species.
If you’re interested in applying for next year’s controlled hunts, there’s a way you can improve your chances for submitting a successful application.
The staff at “Outdoor Oklahoma,” the official magazine of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, is gathering all the numbers you need to know to up your odds of being drawn
A special article, which will appear in the January/February issue, will provide a comprehensive look at the odds for successfully drawing each of the controlled hunts. The article will break down each hunt in terms of available permits compared to the number of applicants, and then list the individual odds for successfully drawing a permit to participate in each hunt.
“The goal of the article is to help applicants decide which controlled hunts might offer them the best chances for getting drawn,” said Nels Rodefeld, “Outdoor Oklahoma” editor. “For example, a hunter stands a better chance of drawing a cow permit at the Wichita Mountains elk hunt than they do for drawing a bull permit. We hope that prospective applicants will use the information in the article to improve their odds for participating in the controlled hunts program.”
The January/February issue of “Outdoor Oklahoma” will be available for $3 at the Department’s headquarters at 1801 N. Lincoln in Oklahoma City and is also available at the Department’s regional offices. You can also subscribe to “Outdoor Oklahoma” for $10/year, or $18 for two years. To subscribe to “Outdoor Oklahoma,” call (800) 777-0019 or log on to http://www.wildlifedepartment.com/outdooroklahoma.htm.
For more information about “Outdoor Oklahoma” magazine, call (405) 521-3856.
CWD Sampling Planned in Nine Counties - Illinois Department of Natural Resources
10/06/03
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will collect and test tissue samples from deer harvested by archery hunters in nine northern Illinois counties Oct. 1-Nov. 19 as part of the state’s continued surveillance program to detect chronic wasting disease in the Illinois deer herd.
Archery hunters in Boone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Ogle and Winnebago counties may voluntarily provide samples from deer they harvest. Tests on samples provided will be conducted at no charge to participating hunters.
"The sampling and testing during the first seven weeks of the bow season continues our CWD surveillance effort that will also include another round of sampling during the upcoming firearm season in November and December," said IDNR Director Joel Brunsvold. "We thank hunters for their support and cooperation in our CWD sampling program, which has provided valuable information as we monitor and combat this disease."
Chronic wasting disease is a fatal neurological disease found in deer and elk. It is not known to be contagious to people or livestock.
Illinois’ first case of chronic wasting disease was confirmed in November 2002 after a suspect animal was discovered by a Boone County landowner. Thirteen additional cases were detected as part of sampling of hunter-harvested deer last fall and a concentrated harvest of deer by IDNR and U.S. Department of Agriculture personnel last winter.
The state’s 15th confirmed case of CWD was detected recently after a suspect animal was discovered near the Winnebago-Boone county line southeast of Roscoe. Of the 15 confirmed cases of CWD in Illinois, 13 of the deer were from an area near the Boone-Winnebago county line, while the other two cases were from deer taken by hunters last year southeast of Woodstock in McHenry County. To date, Illinois has tested more than 4,500 deer for the disease.
Hunters interested in participating in the nine-county CWD sampling that will occur Oct. 1-Nov. 19 as part of the archery season should take the following steps:
1. Check deer at an official archery check station for their county (only adult deer will be tested).
2. Remove the deer head, leaving two vertebrae (neckbones) attached, and place it in a plastic trash bag.
3. Store the bagged deer head on ice or refrigerate it (do not freeze).
4. Within three days of harvest, drop off the deer head and fill out the data form at any of the designated CWD archery season sampling drop off locations listed below.
Brian’s Trade Rite Foods
3231 Kishwaukee St.
Rockford
Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
815/226-1217
Chain O’ Lakes State Park
8916 Wilmot Road
Spring Grove
Sunday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
815/587-5512
Countryside Smokehouse
5735 S. 9th St.
Rockford
Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
815/399-6946
Des Plaines Game Propagation Center
30550 S. Boathouse Road
Wilmington
Sunday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
815/476-7622
Eickman’s Processing
3226 S. Pecatonica
Seward
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturday, 7 a.m.-noon
815/247-8451
Rock Cut State Park
7318 Harlem Road
Loves Park
Daily during park hours
815/885-3311
Silver Springs State Park
13608 Fox Road
Yorkville
Sunday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
630/553-6297
"The sampling in the nine northern Illinois counties during the archery season will provide important information about the distribution of the disease," said IDNR Forest Wildlife Program manager Paul Shelton. "We also plan to ask for hunters’ assistance in providing tissue samples from deer they harvest during the firearm season in more than 30 other counties throughout the state."
Counties in which hunters who harvest deer may voluntarily provide tissue samples for testing during the firearm season Nov. 21-23 and Dec. 4-7 are: Bond, Boone, Brown, Calhoun, Carroll, Christian, Clay, Crawford, Cumberland, DeKalb, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Iroquois, Jackson, Jasper, Jo Daviess, Knox, Macon, McHenry, Mercer, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Ogle, Peoria, Perry, Pulaski, Richland, Schuyler, Stephenson, Tazewell, Wayne, White, Winnebago, and Woodford. IDNR biologists will be collecting the samples at the firearm deer check stations in those counties.
Chronic wasting disease attacks the brain of infected animals. Diseased animals behave abnormally, lose coordination, become emaciated and eventually die. Brain tissue samples from selected deer will be taken to the Illinois Department of Agriculture laboratories in Galesburg and Centralia for testing. Hunters participating in the sampling program can check results on the IDNR web site. Those hunters whose deer test positive for CWD will be contacted.
Earlier this year Governor Rod Blagojevich signed legislation (HB2918) giving the Deparment of Natural Resources another tool to combat CWD or other diseases found in the deer herd. The new law allows DNR to set up special harvest periods, if deemed necessary, to reduce the deer population.
For details on Illinois regulations and other information regarding chronic wasting disease, check the IDNR web site at http://dnr.state.il.us/pubaffairs/CWD.htm.
Hunter Education Fun Shoot October 12th - Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
10/06/03
On Oct. 12 at 4 p.m., Marquette area hunter education instructors, sportsmen groups, and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks are sponsoring a "fun shoot" at the Army National Guard Weapons Range. This event is open to all hunter education graduates. The purpose of this event is to have an entertaining day on the range in preparation for the upcoming fall hunting seasons.
Participants may bring their own shotgun or shoot with one provided by the department. Archery, .22 rifles, black powder, and a Laser Shot computer hunting simulator will also be available. A local dog club will have a hunting dog demonstration, and local fur trappers will have a display.
The National Guard Range is 2 1/2 miles west of Burma Road on Farrelly and one-half mile south on England Road. Signs will be posted to help with directions.
Pre-registration through Kanopolis State Park is encouraged. For more information, phone (785) 546-2565 or email kanopolissp@wp.state.ks.us.
DEP Commissioner Says Bear Sterilization could be Inhumane
New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife
10/06/03
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Bradley M. Campbell released the following statement in response to the New Jersey Animal Rights Alliance suggestion that New Jersey bears be injected with Neutersol, a chemical approved for the sterilization of puppies:
"I fail to see how injecting an untested chemical, at speculative doses, into the testes of our majestic black bear population could possibly be considered humane. There have been no studies to determine whether this would be effective, nor to determine appropriate dose levels, nor to assess what painful or injurious effects this might have on the bears used as subjects.
The DEP is already working with the Humane Society of the United States to conduct a pilot study with bears on the effectiveness of PZP, an immunocontraceptive.
Nonetheless, we will review this proposal as we work to develop immunocontraception and other tools to safely manage this population in accordance with sound science and with applicable law."
CWD More Infectious Than Originally Thought - Arizona Game and Fish Department
10/06/03
A recent article in Nature magazine says researchers are discovering that chronic wasting disease (CWD) is more infectious than was previously thought.
“The finding suggests that tough long-term measures are needed to contain the disease, perhaps involving the deaths of thousands of North American deer,” writes author Helen R. Pilcher in the Sept. 4 article.
Although CWD has not been found in Arizona, state wildlife officials are concerned about the possibility of it coming here. CWD is found in three states bordering Arizona: Colorado, New Mexico and Utah.
Scientists have not pinpointed how CWD is transmitted but they believe it might spread via urine, saliva or via routes such as shared scratching posts or contaminated grazing land. There is no evidence that humans or animals other than deer and elk can get CWD.
The article quotes wildlife disease experts as saying that decades of culling and containment may be needed in the areas contaminated with CWD.
Since its first appearance in Colorado more than 35 years ago, the disease has spread across 12 states. According to the article, in 2002, the disease appeared unexpectedly in Wisconsin, hundreds of miles to the east.
Arizona wildlife officials have been taking precautionary measures – such as banning imports on cervids (deer and elk). In 2002, the Arizona Game and Fish Commission implemented an importation ban on live deer and elk to lessen the chance of CWD coming into the state. The commission also placed restrictions on the transport of live cervids within the state.
Arizona wildlife officials are asking everyone’s assistance in detecting Arizona animals that may become infected with this neurological disease. If you see deer or elk in poor condition, losing hair, stumbling or with drooping ears, or encounter deer that have a slow reaction to your presence, please contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department at (800) 352-0700.
Arizonans who hunt out of state may want to have their deer or elk tested for CWD if such a service is available in the state where the animal is harvested. There may be a fee for such CWD examination. Contact that state’s wildlife officials for information on their policies and needs.
Free Deer Hunting Workshop Offered at Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
10/06/03
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is offering a free deer hunting workshop at Ak- Sar-Ben Aquarium on Oct. 8, according to Jeff Rawlinson, an outdoor education specialist. Among the topics to be discussed will be whitetail biology; whitetail habitat; choosing and using archery equipment and broadheads; choosing and using firearms, ammunition and other gear; safety, and deer hunting techniques.
Rawlinson said the workshop will be 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Space is limited so those wishing to participate must register in advance by calling 471-5558 in Lincoln, or 332-4543 in Omaha.
Free Off-Road Guide Available - Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks
10/06/03
A complete guide to traveling off road with an OHV in Montana is available free from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
The “Off Road Montana Guide” includes a summary of OHV laws and regulations and tips for responsible off-highway vehicle recreation. Other content includes a summary of OHV fees, decals and registrations; tips on safety and ethics; a section on OHV’s and hunting; and an overview of grant programs available for OHV Trails. Contacts for OHV-related associations and land management agencies are also listed.
Copies of the new “Off Road Montana Guide” are available at all FWP regional offices or by calling 406-444-7317.
The Shower Spycam caught this shot of Churak. Seems this is his way of cuddling up to the females. They tell him how cute he is and the rest is history ................ as they pick him up and drop him in the dumpster. <g>
Spy Master Colt
Nope, it was me and Anthony Perkins. Under Alfred and Matt's direction, of course.
Pervert Colt
AK, I do like the idea of the
shower 'Spy-Cam'! Especially since I was the one who set it up. <g>
Colt
AK, does that mean you guys have Spyware installed on that board?
Colt
I really like Tony Dungee as both a person and as a coach. He is probably better off with the Colts and Tampa Bay also has a very good coach. But, I agree that he got a raw deal.
Colt
Wantoberich,
I don't have a problem with that at all. Ask Bull & Ruellit and see what they say. I've turned most all of the rules/decisions over to them since the next few months I will be too busy to get real involved on the boards.
I actually removed all of the Links to my boards from the NFL iBox last week in fairness to Ruellit and Bull and their own boards. We might do 2-3 boards of the week in this iBox or show 1 Favorite Link per regular poster here. Or something like that. Whatever seems fair. I'll go along with what Ruellit and Bull decide. That way they can take the 'Heat' if they make an unfavorable decision! LOL
Colt
Yep, me too...e/
Sara,
You would think that when guys like Rice, Smith and Jordan take their teams to so many Championships, that a team owner and coach could find a place on the roster for their last year or two. And the player could also be somewhat understanding and release some of their astronomical salary. Surely they could find a happy middle ground for fans like you and me. LOL Heck, if the player really wanted to go out as a sports Icon, they could give half of their last year's salary to inner city kids or kids in hospitals with terminal illnesses.
Ego's sure can be the ruin of everything we know today.
Colt
Wantoberich, Vick is one fun Quarterback to watch. I was sorry to see him go down. The ironic thing is the Cowboys only loss this year is against a Vick-less Falcons team. Go figure.
Miami, Tampa Bay and Green Bay all look to be playoff bound.
Colt
Sara, just for you. Arnold's first job as GoveNator, should be to head to Washington DC, as 'Conan the Destroyer' and have a 'Total Recall' of that 'Barbarian', 'Junior' Ashcroft, who is nothing more than a 'Kindergarten Cop' that is full of 'True Lies'. If Arnold would show up in Ashcroft's office as 'The Eraser', he could make John Ashcroft, the 'Last Action Hero' of those who want to take ALL of our Rights away. In fact the 'Terminator' could put some 'Red Heat' on Ashcroft, and make the 'Villian' Ashcroft, a 'Running Man' by showing him the 'End of Days'. And if 'Hercules' goes into Washington DC, undercover, as 'Red Sonja' he could also give the DC 'Twins' aka 'Batman and Robin', FBI Director, Robert S. Mueller, III and CIA Director, George J. Tenet, the 'Long Goodbye'. Then Americans could 'Jingle All The Way' as we celebrate 'Christmas in Connecticut'. But, Arnold must be a 'Predatator' and thus 'Stay Hungry' to get the job done. Otherwise it will end up being a 'Raw Deal' on a long 'Scavenger Hunt'.
Colt's Commentary: This Government (Ashcroft's Patriot Act BS) planting of spyware (hidden video cameras, microphones, secret software spy programs on computers, and such) and the taking away of more of our Rights is getting to be too much. Most of this has nothing to do with Terrorism but, is just our Government's way of getting into bed with all of us so they can know everything about us. Nothing but a bunch of perverts in Washington DC.
Colt says, Enough is Enough! Give me my Freedom back!
Wantoberich,
Cable.
Yes, Go Yankees! I'm also pulling for the Cubs mainly because I hate to see any team, city and the fans suffer for so long. And the Cubs do have some loyal fans.
Colt
Yep, Peg, I understand. LOL Till death do us part, or something like that. I am glad Jerry Jones finally got smart and hired a real coach instead of the imposters the past 4 or 5 years. The Giants and Cowboys have had some great games through the years. Oh, and because I'm such a nice guy, I won't mention the NBA Finals between my Spurs and your Nets. <ggg>
Colt
Special Season Quota Deer & Turkey Hunt Vacancies
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
10/03/03
The permits for successful applicants in the Special Season Quota Deer & Turkey Hunts Draw should be mailed out by Friday, October 3, 2003. Vacancies exist in some counties and permits will go on sale October 15, 2003 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time, at the following TWRA offices. Nashville (Region II) and Jackson (Region I).
These permits will be issued on a first come - first serve basis. Persons may obtain permits for themselves and other hunters if they have the name, address and appropriate fee and TWRA#, or Sportsman License number (if applicable) of each individual. No person can obtain more than 15 permits at one time.
A person will be allowed only 1 permit for each available hunt until all persons in line have had an opportunity to obtain their permits. When everyone in line has had a chance to receive permits then hunters can obtain multiple permits for a specific hunt.
Leftover WMA Deer Permits On Sale October 6th - Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
10/03/03
Leftover Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Wildlife Management Area deer hunting permits will be on sale at several AGFC regional offices and the Little Rock office beginning Monday, Oct. 6, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A limited number of the $10 permits for modern gun, muzzleloader and youth hunting are available. They are the leftovers from the Commission's permit process this year and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each buyer must furnish date of birth, address and current driver’s license number or social security number for hunters over 16. A hunter education number or social security number is required for each permit holder in cases of persons under the age of 16. Buyers may purchase up to four permits for each type of hunt. Permits are not transferable or refundable. Persons who have accumulated 12 violation points in the Commission’s “point system for hunting and fishing violations” are not eligible for these permits. Cash, check and money order are accepted for payment.
Early Muzzleloader Deer Season Opens In October
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
10/03/03
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife & Heritage Service today reminded hunters of the early three-day segments of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season to open in upcoming weeks. The first segment occurs Oct. 16-18. The second, the white-tailed deer antlerless-only segment, occurs the following week, Oct. 23-25, in Deer Management Regions B, C, and D.
The 2002-2003 early segments of the muzzleloader deer season produced a harvest of 15,188 deer (6,945 antlered and 8,243 antlerless). Last hunting season, 60,700 Maryland residents and 7,300 nonresidents purchased muzzleloader stamps, which authorize hunters to hunt deer with a muzzleloading firearm.
In Deer Management Region A, muzzleloader hunters may take one white-tailed deer Oct. 16-18. This deer may be antlered or antlerless when taken on private lands, but muzzleloader hunters may take only antlered deer during this same segment on those lands managed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Region A. Hunters should refer to page 11 of DNR’s guide Hunting and Trapping in Maryland 2003-2004 for a listing of eligible DNR lands.
In Region B, muzzleloader hunters may take two white-tailed deer during the October muzzleloader segments, but only one of these deer may be antlered.
In Region C, muzzleloader hunters may take two deer during the Oct. 16-18 segment, but only one may be antlered. During the Oct. 23-25 segment in Region C, unlimited antlerless deer may be taken with muzzleloaders.
In Region D, muzzleloader hunters may take a total of three deer during the October muzzleloader segments, but only one may be antlered. No more than two deer may be taken during the Oct. 16-18 segment.
Sika deer muzzleloader deer season is open in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties during the Oct. 16-18 segment; hunters may take one antlered or antlerless sika deer. Antlered sika deer are defined as any sika deer with at least one antler visible above the hairline. Sika deer muzzleloader season is closed Oct. 23-25.
Telescopic sights and sabots are permissible for muzzleloader deer hunting. Muzzleloading rifles must be at least .40 caliber and must be loaded with at least 60 grains of black powder or an equivalent amount of black-powder substitute.
Bow hunters are reminded that bow season for deer is closed during the Oct. 16-18 segment of the muzzleloader season. Bow hunters may hunt with a bow on these days, but they must check any deer taken against the muzzleloader bag limit. Also, bow hunters must possess a muzzleloader stamp when bow hunting Oct. 16-18. Bow season remains open Oct. 23-25, and bow hunters must check any deer taken against the bow bag limit.
Hunters checking deer in Garrett, Allegany, Washington, Frederick, Carroll, Baltimore, Harford, and Cecil Counties on Oct. 16 may be asked to provide DNR with a brain sample from their deer for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance. DNR will examine 50 deer from each county. These counties are at highest risk for CWD because of captive cervids in Maryland and adjacent Pennsylvania. Five of these counties were sampled last year, but no CWD-positive animals were found. No CWD was found in any eastern coast states that sampled deer for CWD in 2002. Maryland hunters will be notified by late winter if their deer tested positive for CWD.
Muzzleloader deer hunting is one component of DNR’s deer-management program. Areas with deer-hunting programs contain fewer deer and more diverse wildlife species than non-hunted areas do. Deer browse on woodland plants, such as understory shrubs, wild flowers, vines, and forbs (herbs other than grass). Therefore, forests with deer numbers more in balance with the habitat contain a greater diversity of plants. This forest type contributes to the health of the Chesapeake Bay by absorbing nutrients before they reach the Bay’s tributaries.
For more information on Maryland deer hunting regulations, consult DNR’s Hunting and Trapping in Maryland 2003-2004. This guide is issued when a hunter purchases a 2003-2004 Maryland hunting license. It is available at all DNR Service Centers and can be found on the DNR Web site at http://www.dnr.state.md.us/huntersguide
Archery Season Advisories - Pennsylvania Game Commission
10/03/03
The Pennsylvania Game Commission today issued three important advisories to bowhunters heading afield for the upcoming archery deer season, which begins this Saturday, Oct. 4.
"These advisories are intended primarily to reduce confusion some hunters currently have about existing fluorescent orange regulations and a new broadhead on the market that has been determined to be unlawful by a panel of archery experts and Game Commission personnel," said Game Commission Executive Director Vern Ross. "In addition, the agency also is reminding hunters to report any deer they harvest that have been tagged as part of the agency's ongoing deer research projects."
Ross stressed that the proposed fluorescent orange regulations that will be considered by the Board of Game Commissioners are not slated to take effect until the 2004-2005 seasons, if approved on Oct. 7. Fluorescent orange regulations have not changed from last year to this year, and the current regulations are outlined on pages 80 and 81 of the 2003-2004 Digest of Pennsylvania Hunting and Trapping Regulations, which is provided to each license buyer.
The Game Commission also is reminding bowhunters that regulations require all broadheads to have an outside diameter of at least 7/8th-inch with no less than two cutting edges. The cutting edges must be in the same plane throughout the length of the cutting surface. This definition makes a brand of broadheads known as "Crimson Talon Broadheads" unlawful.
The broadheads - relatively new on the market - incorporate a design that includes curved blades that reportedly help stabilize arrow flight.
"The problem is that Crimson Talon Broadheads don't have cutting edges in the same plane throughout the length of the blade," noted Mike Dubaich, Bureau of Law Enforcement director. "We understand that several hunters have bought these broadheads. However, they are not legal to use in Pennsylvania."
On a final note, the Game Commission is asking hunters for their cooperation in reporting tagged bucks currently being monitored in the agency's ongoing buck field research. Over the last two years, nearly 1,200 deer have been marked or tagged in Armstrong and Centre counties.
"While hunters may legally take deer tagged or marked during the hunting seasons, we encourage hunters to report the harvest of study deer so researchers can record the deer's mortality and improve the study's reliability," noted Dr. Christopher Rosenberry, Game Commission wildlife biologist. "Mortalities caused by hunting are an important part of the information we are trying to collect as part of this study.
"Study bucks have ear tag transmitters, neck collars with transmitters, and plastic ear tags. If a hunter harvests a buck with any identification on it, he or she should contact the Game Commission at the telephone numbers listed on the transmitter."
In addition, Rosenberry noted, large numbers of does were tagged with numbered plastic ear tags during the field research. Hunters also are encouraged to report any tagged antlerless deer they harvest. Contact information is listed on the ear tags.
Open House Set to Discuss Deer Management - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
10/03/03
The Department of Natural Resources, at the request of the Town of Wilson in Sheboygan County, plans to allow sharp shooting within Kohler-Andrae State Park to help reduce the deer population in the local area. The Department is also considering the establishment of a limited annual deer hunt in the park by the year 2005.
A public informational meeting regarding deer management in the park will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at the Sanderling Nature Center in Kohler-Andrae State Park. The public is invited to stop in anytime between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. to talk with department staff and Town of Wilson officials to learn more about the deer management program for the property.
The number of deer in Kohler-Andrae State Park and the adjoining Black River residential area of the Town of Wilson has been increasing at a rapid rate in recent years. The high numbers of deer are creating problems for the native plant communities at the park and have caused considerable damage to ornamental vegetation on private property throughout the area. As the deer herd continues to grow, there has also been a marked increase in deer/vehicle accidents creating a safety issue for local motorists. In addition, damage to agricultural crops caused by grazing deer has also increased significantly within the last several years
“Deer are an integral part of Kohler-Andrae State Park and a major attraction for park visitors and local residents who enjoy viewing wildlife. Our goal is to cooperate and support the Town of Wilson’s deer abatement efforts and at the same time maintain a deer population that is healthy and in balance with the natural communities of the park and surrounding area,” said Jim Buchholz, park superintendent.
Wildlife management staff experienced in urban deer management point out that sharpshooting can be a safe and efficient means of removing deer. It has been used successfully in many urban communities, natural areas and parks for several years. A shooter operates from an elevated stand and directs the shot downward from a position with good visibility and away from public access, ensuring human safety. The shooter can fell a deer with a single shot, killing it instantly and humanely. The DNR requires that any deer taken by sharpshooters must be used and not wasted. All deer not claimed by local residents for their own use will be processed and distributed to food pantries.
The approved deer abatement plan calls for the removal of between 250 to 300 deer within the Town of Wilson, which includes Kohler-Andrae State Park. Several clearly marked locations will be selected on public and private lands away from homes and trails. Experienced professional sharpshooters will work two or three days a week usually in the early morning hours and late afternoons. The Town of Wilson’s deer abatement program is currently planned to start sometime in December depending on weather conditions at that time. Signs will be posted at the entrance to Kohler-Andrae State Park alerting visitors that deer abatement shooting is taking place. The property will be closed to the public during the sharp shooting sessions.
Kohler-Andrae State Park was established in 1928 and encompasses 1,000 acres in the Town of Wilson just south of the city of Sheboygan. The park is open all year and has over two miles of Lake Michigan beach front, a modern nature center, several miles of hiking trails, picnic areas and a 105-unit campground. For more information on the deer management program within Kohler-Andrae State Park call the park office at 920-451-4080.
One, I just read it and I think it is a good idea. The key word for me was they are 'Trained'. The only difference between them and a rancher in Texas is the rancher owns the land. If it's Public Land I think it is a good idea, especially since our government (both Liberals & Conservatives) does not fund anywhere near enough money to protect our National Forest Lands, borders and the Agents hired to protect the Natural Resources of America. Civilians are now helping out with the borders in Arizona and Texas. And it has never been more important than now with some of these anti groups starting fires out West just to get even with those who don't believe in their VERY radical views. Texas has something like 1800 miles of shared border with Mexico and yet only a few hundred Border Patrol to protect the border. And half of those are either office bound or work the bridges that connect a city in Texas with its counterpart in Mexico. It is so easy to smuggle in drugs, WMD, terrorists, and such coming across from Mexico.
Soap Box Colt
Microsoft Tech Support Update: How to correct the Windows Update #823559 reoffering conflict.
Colt's note: The method described below worked and also seems to have corrected some of my other problems with IE 6, even though I had done the IE 6 Repairs as per tc. To say I am happy both with the MS solution and with Microsoft's Tech Support for finally getting to the bottom of my problem is an understatement. I am very pleased. I actually received their answer Monday morning but, am just now posting it here.
Hello Colt,
Thank you for contacting Microsoft Update Support.
We apologize for the delay in our response and any inconvenience caused to you because of this. Due to an increased number of requests, our response time is delayed. We appreciate your patience.
I have received your request for support with the Windows Update Site and will be assisting with your issue.
I understand that you are being reoffered the 823559 update from Windows Update site even after you have installed it several times. I realize the importance of getting this issue resolved and look forward to providing you with appropriate assistance.
This issue can occur if some of the system files get corrupted, I am sending you the detailed steps which will help you to resolve the issue with the 823559 update. In order to resolve this issue we have to replace the files MSCONV97.DLL and HTML32.CNV, which I have attached with this e-mail.
To replace the files follow the steps given below:
1. Save the attached file to your Desktop. The file is called Files.ZIP.
2. Now double click on the Files.ZIP file. (You will need an application like WinZip installed on your PC. If you don't have WinZip, you can download it for free from http://www.winzip.com. )
3. Once you double click on the Files.ZIP file, a " WinZip Panel " will appear. From the toolbar select "Actions". From the pull down menu choose "Select All". Click "Extract". An "Extract" panel will appear.
4. Now, we need to browse to the directory in the "Extract To" text box where the files MSCONV97.DLL and HTML32.CNV need to be extracted . Extract the files MSCONV97.DLL and HTML32.CNV to this directory:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\TextConv
5. You should get a popup message asking if you want to replace your current files with the ones you just extracted. Click Yes to overwrite the old files.
6. Once the copy is complete, try the Windows Update site again and let us know if it still offers you the 823559 update.
If anything is unclear in my mail, please feel free to let me know. I am here standing by for an update and its always a pleasure to assist you.
Your feedback is very important to us, to further enhance our support. Please let me know whether the steps resolved your issue or not and by which method?
OK, what are Churak and AKvetch doing in Novo and Phil's bedroom? You two perverts get out right now and leave Novo and Phil alone. How do you expect Novo and Phil to have any fun if you two are sitting there watching? Come on outside and watch it on video in my Hidden Camera Van. These tapes and DVD's are going to be Hotter than Girls Gone Wild. I must be smokin' some really goofy stuff. LOL
Colt
Wantoberich, we don't want no autograph from Dan Marino's 2nd cousin. We want photos of the Cheerleaders, autographed by them. LOL
Colt