tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62488918361737081932011-11-27T19:34:23.560-05:00Information about nature, conservation and the great outdoors.Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.comBlogger2131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-68077778829150934772010-03-19T17:21:00.003-04:002010-03-19T17:25:53.411-04:00

The Green Mountain Club held a celebration last week to honor 100 years of its existence and 100 years of the Long Trail, the country's first long-distance hiking trail.Someone on Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy's press staff earned the honor for best line in a press release when they sent a notice that began: "What birthday present do you give to a trail that has everything - drop-dead scenery,

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Read my most recent column about how a chance encounter with a memorial stone led me to thinking about kids and the outdoors.The memorial -- for local angler who grew up fishing a pond and went on to be a successful bass tournament fisherman -- made me think a lot more about how introducing a kid to the outdoors at a young age can pay dividends down the road.The column is particularly timely

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The National Wild Turkey Federation National Board of Directors has named Peggy Anne Vallery as the board's new chairman and president.Read the full press release at the link below.National Wild Turkey Federation

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife chief Samuel Hamilton died Feb. 20 while skiing in Colorado.Hamilton apparently died of a heart condition, based on the preliminary medical reports.Hamilton was appointed to head up the F&W agency last September.Here's an article about Hamilton's death in the Denver Post.U.S. Fish and Wildlife chief dies

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Don't miss a chance to stretch your wings this weekeend (Feb. 12-15).The Great Backyard Bird Count is a chance for "citizen scientists" to count birds in their area and report the results via the Internet to capture a snapshot of the continent's bird population.My column covers the GBBC.Here's an excerpt from my column:Beginning today, people are encouraged to participate in the 13th annualGreat

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The Arizona Game and Fish Department has responded to a report the Department of Interior's Inspector General issued about the death of Mach0 B, the jaguar that died after being handled by the department.The department is responding to a redacted report, which leaves many details missing. It's clear, however, the department isn't thrilled with the DOI's involvement when there is already a federal

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Slope safety'Let go of the rope,' and other warning ski talesI'm a walking poster for ski safety and the perfect example of why helmets should be firmly affixed atop all noggins while on the slopes. So, as we get ready to observe National Safety Awareness Week beginning Saturday through Jan. 22, I share a few reasons I can personally attest that safety is a worthwhile goal on the slopes. It all

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Audubon has release iPhone and iPod Touch apps featuring the Birds of New England.Read here for more details.

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The Federal Trade Commission has decided you're too stupid to know when someone is blowing smoke up your backside. They're worried that bloggers, tweeters, Facebook friends and others might mislead you about a product endorsement without revealing whether or not they have been compensated or received incentive to say nice things about the product.If you're a blogger running a small site without a

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It's official, the 22-pound, 4-ounce largemouth bass caught on Lake Biwa in Japan has tied the record for the the biggest bass ever caught.Manabu Kurita caught the monster on 25-pound test line with a blue gill July 2.Six months later, on Jan. 8, the record was confirmed by The International Game Fish Association.Kurita's fish ties the record that George Perry set on Montgomery Lake in Georgia

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expected to issue a decision soon on whether to develop a recovery plan for the jaguar in the Southwest.The feds are bound by a court order to issue a decision on managing jaguars and the case is seen as a test by conservationists as to whether the government will work to protect a species that ranges across United State's borders.The big cats range is

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The Outdoors World Loses a Legend in Charlie Meyers Field & StreamI ran across this Field & Stream notice this morning about the death of Charlie Meyers, longtime outdoor writer at the Denver Post.The outdoor writing world is missing a little piece of itself this morning.

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Some of you might remember a story about a Dartmouth College study on how snow totals reported by ski areas don't always jive with snowfall totals reported at nearby weather stations.Of course the ski areas defended their accuracy and denied stretching the truth, err, snow.Still, it was something many people think probably happens -- at least to some extent -- at most resorts.So, I found it

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I have launched my new outdoor writing and photography blog site.Check it out at: darrenmarcyoutdoors.typepad.com.You can also take a look at my Outdoors Vermont blog at rutlandherald.typepad.com/outdoorsvermontI'll still be posting things here about outdoor writing and photography and the general outdoors.Don't forget my new Web site address at www.DarrenMarcyOutdoors.com.

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Check out my New Year's column.At some of the worst moments in my life, it was the outdoors that helped me hold it all together. And during some of the best points in my life, it is the memories of the outdoors that really stand out as being among the best.Read the column here.

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There are some big changes happening with Darren Marcy Outdoors.The biggest is the change in my Web site's address thanks to problems with Microsoft and the company it uses to register domain names, MelbourneIT.Despite the fact my domain wasn't suppose to expire until Nov. 19, the Web site was shut down Nov. 15. When I tried to renew it, Microsoft said it was Melbourne's fault. Melbourne won't

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The Burlington (Vt.) Free Press ran a letter by a man that calls for the killing of hunters.In his letter, Ethan A.H. Sims of Shelburne, writes about the opening of moose season in Vermont. Then he writes, "I suggest that before the next annual killing season, other residents be awarded legal permits to kill hunters who will be out to kill these beautiful, non-destructive animals. Or the

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Why can't we be friends?Sharing the trails starts with compromiseMotorized and nonmotorized. Access versus preservation. Foot-power or pedal-power. Greens versus plaids.Can't we all just get along?Outdoor users groups continue to butt heads and as long as we battle, everybody will lose to some degree.It's no wonder some sections of our outdoor recreation groups are decreasing in numbers and

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Vermont State Police have filed manslaughter charges against the man accused of killing his son while turkey hunting.Following a joint investigation by the Vermont State Police and Vermont Game Wardens, Kevin Kadamus, 44, was charged with manslaughter today.He was processed at the State Police Barracks in St. Johnsbury and released pending an arraignment that is scheduled for July 6 at the

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Outdoor fundingMoney flows into Vt. for outdoor recreation enhancements, wildlifeVermont's outdoors will be in a little better shape thanks to an influx in funds from a variety of sources announced recently. Gov. James Douglas announced $568,170 in funding for 24 trail projects in Vermont. The money comes from Vermont's Recreation Trails Program, which is a matching grant program of the Federal

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Pine Hill ParkA Droopy Muffin can nourish a hungry soulEarly this week I spent some time trekking around Pine Hill Park in Rutland in what may have been absolutely perfect conditions.Temperatures were in the 60s Monday and the sun was bright overhead as I walked the trails in this recreation gem.I hoofed it from the Giorgetti parking area on Upper Giorgetti to Trillium to Svelte Tiger. I hooked

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Losing the battle for our kidsThis should scare the willies out of all of us. Every time I read another study about our decreasing participation in the great outdoors I get more and more nervous.I’m afraid that the way things are going, we could be at risk of losing our connection to the outdoors in just a generation or two.We simply aren’t doing enough to foster an appreciation for outdoor

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I am excited to attend the New England Outdoor Writers Association's Spring Safari the weekend of May 16 in Killington, Vt.It will be my first chance to meet some of the outdoor writers, photographers and various other outdoor communicators since joining NEOWA.Sent my registration in today. Looking forward to it the event.

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Vermont Fish and Wildlife game wardens and State Police are investigating what appears to be an accidental shooting that has left a 17-year-old turkey hunter dead.The incident occured at about 6 a.m. May 1, the opening morning of the Vermont turkey season.According to a press release issued by the Vermont State Police, authorities responded to a report of a shooting at 7206 S. Wheelock Road, in

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Checking for ticksSpring is a beautiful time of the year. As the temperatures warm the air, green creeps back into the picture, flowers bloom, animals birth their young and another year of battling ticks begins.I guess spring can’t all be beautiful.Dealing with ticks is just part of being outdoors in the spring.Unfortunately, because of the dangers of contracting Lyme disease, ticks aren’t just

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Herricks Cove festival offers outdoor family funOne of the top outdoor events of the year is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, when the 10th annual Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival is held in Rockingham to “celebrate the wonders of wildlife.” This event, by all accounts, offers a great opportunity for outdoor family fun and education. The day-long event begins with an early-morning bird walk, but

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I'm taking this Web 2.0 or Social Networking, or wasting time over and over again to the next level.One of the things I want to do is expand my horizons in the world of outdoor writing as well as possibly find new eyeballs that might be interested in reading some of mine.To that end, I've been jumping into the online world deeper than ever. I've had a blog and Web page in one version or another

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Vt. State Parks propose increase in campingFido is going to have to pay more to camp in Vermont State Parks in 2009.It’s going to be more expensive to camp in a Vermont State Park this year if a fee increase goes through as proposed by the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.State Parks Director Craig Whipple says the fee increases are an effort on the part of the State Parks to keep up

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Well, I guess I'm officially a member of the New England Outdoor Writers Association. Submitting my application materials during the organization's annual meeting a week ago and I've received word that it was accepted and I should expect my membership packet in the mail soon.I'm looking forward to that.I've been kicking around the idea of joining the NEOWA for a year or so, but wanted to wait

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Avoid wet trails through Memorial DayIt’s that wonderful time of the year again. Spring is finally coming to Vermont.The snow is largely gone, temperatures are finally beginning to turn seasonal and there is green beginning to show.Unfortunately, while the temperatures often provide great hiking weather this time of the year, the ground often isn’t ready.Mud season is a time of the year when

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Saturday is the trout season opener in Vermont, a holiday of sorts for hard-core anglers who have waited all winter for the chance to drown a worm with the hope of landing a rainbow, brown or brookie.Also, Gov. James Douglas and Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Wayne Laroche will celebrate the season opener at 11:30 a.m. at Marshfield Reservoir fishing access area, 2 miles east of the village on

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I've been doing a lot of thinking about the purpose of this blog.For a while now, I've been regurgitating news that I thought to be interesting, or maybe even useful.But it struck me. I'm doing something that others are already doing, and, in fact, they're doing it better. (Look for a post soon on what I believe to be some of the best sources for regular -- daily -- outdoor news on a countrywide

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DVD features New England’s reptiles, amphibiansThe spring peepers are about to begin their peeping and with it comes another spring to Vermont.The world of reptiles and amphibians don’t often get the attention that other wildlife species garner.Snakes, frogs and salamanders just aren’t as sexy as deer, turkeys and bears.Certainly it has something to do with their size and that they aren’t obvious

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Happy birthday to OutdoorsVTIt’s been a whole year since I first subjected you to OutdoorsVT.Can you believe you’ve put up with me for 12 months?My long-suffering wife sympathizes with you. She can barely put up with me.Congratulate yourself on your dedication and perseverance.Whether you actually like reading the dreck I schlep every week or just put up with it, I thank you.Many writers go

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A couple of hikes over the last weekend proved that it's not always what you pick up along the way, but what you bring home that matters.It started with my youngest daughter picking up a handful of deer pellets, and ended 24 hours later with me getting in trouble for bringing home a scat specimen to identify. In between, there was plenty of fun.Read about the adventure here.

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An outdoor icon in Florida died March 13.Jerry Hill, an outdoor writer for the Bradenton (Fla.) Herald for 32 years, was hailed as one of the best outdoor scribes in the state of Florida.It's always sad when one of these old-timers heads off to the great field or stream in the sky.For more about Jerry Hill, read a story in Saturday's paper, a column carried in Sunday's Herald, followed by an

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Hold the presses and your hat.In a move that is the complete oppositive of everything going on elsewhere in the world of publishing, Salem-News.com has announced the addition of two outdoor reporters to its publishing efforts.It may not exactly be the New York Times, but any work for an outdoor writer is to be celebrated.

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Jack Lorenz, the longtime director of the Izaak Walton League, died March 2.Lorenz became known nationally during his 18 years at the helm of IWL where he developed a code of ethics on outdoor activities and led the group into the forefront of the national environmental debate.Lorenz was respected in many outdoor circles, bringing together groups often at odds with each other like the Sierra Club

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It's been a safe year on Vermont's snowmobile trails compared to past years.With an average of 40 to 50 crashes a year and two or three deaths per year, Vermont closing in on the end of the season with only a handful of crashes and a single fatality.Authorities are hoping the luck will hold as Vermont remains one of the safest states in New England for snowmobiling.Read about the safe year in

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A coalition of 52 conservation and outdoor recreation groups held a press conference earlier this week to call on the federal government to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund.The Land and Water Conservation Fund was established in 1965 to help preserve the nation's natural areas, culturally and historically significant landmarks, and outdoor recreation opportunities.It is currently

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I'm looking for historical hunting and fishing photos in Vermont for a book project.Do you have old hunting or angling photos from Vermont?Do you have family or friends in Vermont who might?You could see your family's hunting and fishing photos in a book dedicated to those sports.Please contact me at: darren@darrenmarcy.com.

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So the American Museum of Fly Fishing seems to have finally come clean on its involvement with Dick Cheney as a speaker for a fundraiser.Cheney will speak at a museum fundraising event, but not at next week's annual dinner. The AMFF Executive Director Cathy Comar said the event will be sometime in the fall and probably in the Washington, D.C., area.Read about the announcement as reported in the

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Hunters and anglers pay the lion's share of the way for wildlife conservation, habitat restoration and access to recreation areas through two federal excise tax programs on sporting equipment and supplies.The Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act and the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act provide millions of dollars to states every year.Many of the benefits are appreciated by users

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Snowshoeing is growing in popularity every year, which means a lot of people are buying snowshoes.Snowshoes are made for recreational, backcountry and running uses and each has features that make them slightly different from one another.I run through the various details about buying snowshoes including sizing, construction and accessories.Read the full column here.

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Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.After keeping tabs on a wild jaguar in southeastern Arizona for more than a decade, Arizona Game and Fish officials accidantally capture the big cat Feb. 18 while trying to trap mountain lions and black bears.During a study to monitor habitat connectivity for cougars and bears, the jaguar was captured southwest of Tuscon, Ariz. It was captured, fitted

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-40176419864990520442009-02-13T18:16:00.001-05:002009-02-13T18:18:02.370-05:00

Skis, mountain bike forks and a campstove. All three of these items have been recalled recently after they were found to have dangerous defects.XBi ALU SkisAbout 4,500 pairs of skis made in Italy and distributed by Nordica USA have been recalled because a binding plate can crack or break. No incidents or injuries have been reported.The skis were sold nationwide from August 2006 to December 2008

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Man, getting old sucks.On top of it, I've let myself go and now I find myself way out of shape and it's hurting my outdoor pursuits.This is mostly about weight as I'm in pretty decent shape considering my size. Well, as good a shape as a guy with a gut my size can be in.It doesn't stop my outdoor pursuits. I still hit the trail, but there's no denying I could go faster and farther if I wasn't

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Toyota Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Exposition ground to a halt after four days in Worcester, Mass. It was a four-day outdoor smorgasborg offering knowledge, entertainment and good old-fashioned American capitalism.There were many highlights, but for me, it was the people that will prove to be the highlights over time. I was able to meet and have conversations with some really nice and knowledgeable

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Man, this thing is everything I hoped it would be.The Toyota Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Exposition completed its third (of four) day today. It was my first day here and I'm worn out. I'm also buzzing after a day of looking at trophy animals and outdoor gear, watching seminars and talking about hunting, fishing, boating, camping and general outdoor fun all day.I met a lot of great people and made

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-81804942211904185062009-02-06T14:21:00.000-05:002009-02-27T14:24:15.333-05:00

All over the Green Mountain State, winter events are in full swing.From winter carnivals and festivals to ice-fishing competitions, snowshoeing and animal tracking.It's an outdoor paradise here year-round, but the winter activity is quite varied.So, layer up the clothing, find the hat, gloves, scarf and waterproof boots and hit a few of these events.Read the column here.

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As soon as I can get away from the office today (and go home and pack) I'm hitting the road for Worcester, Mass., for the 33rd annual Toyota Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Exposition.The Worcester show is one of three the group is putting on. Although each has a slightly different focus, they all feature impressive lineups. See www.sportshows.com/ for more about the upcoming show in Suffern, N.Y.,

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A new group has formed aimed at outdoor women communicators and professionals.The Women's Outdoor Media Association launched Jan. 17 at the National Shooting Sports Foundation's annual Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trades Show in Orlando, Fla.This is what the group says about itself on its Web site:"The intention is to complement other media organizations. The difference is that the focus of The

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Aldo Leopold, the father of modern scientific conservation, has had his Wisconsin shack named a National Historic Landmark.Former Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne made the designation before he left office in December.Leopold is largely given credit for his contribution to conservation through his leadership and his thoughtful essays in "A Sand County Almanac."Leopold died at 61 in 1948

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Vermont's State Parks aren't just warm-weather destinations.The camping, fishing, hiking, biking and other activities that can be found at Vermont's parks throughout the warm-weather months are well-known among Vermont's outdoor recreation crowd.But because many of Vermont State Parks are open for winter activities and are popular destinations for outdoor enthusiasts.Read about the winter fun at

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-30757894823362201052009-01-27T15:48:00.000-05:002009-02-27T16:14:00.991-05:00

Great Falls (Montana) Tribune Outdoor Editor Michael Babcock has written a great piece on how the economy is affecting outdoor organizations dedicated to specific species.Babcock writes: "'Critter groups' — species-specific, hunter- and angler-supported foundations that watch out for elk, mule deer, wild sheep, wild trout and others — seem to have weathered the recession well."Organizations like

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-25660758414679634742009-01-23T19:02:00.001-05:002009-01-23T19:04:43.861-05:00

Exploring the backcountry in the middle of winter on a pair of skinny skis can be intimidating for someone not accustomed to venturing out in what can be an unforgiving environment.If a person gets lost while hiking in the summer, an uncomfortable night in the woods is about the worst that will happen. But in winter, it can be deadly.With a little knowledge and the right gear, heading into the

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-59308461855836828412009-01-23T18:47:00.002-05:002009-02-27T19:00:03.308-05:00

The chairman of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership has died.James D. Range, 63, died Jan. 20 after losing a battle to cancer.Range was widely respected for his dedicated work in fish and wildlife circles. He had worked as an advisor to former Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker who said Range "helped to fashion some of this country's most vital environmental legislation.”Range was

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Downhill skiing is a thrilling sport that allows a person to pick their type of fun.There are bumps for those who appreciate the challenge of precision turns and strong thighs, terrifyingly steep drops for the thrill seekers, nearly flat routes for those who are learning their skills but refuse to be relegated to the beginner hills at the bottom, flowing blue runs with rippled corduroy for

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-76804211080227820592009-01-14T19:01:00.003-05:002009-02-27T19:09:07.178-05:00

Found this interesting article that seems to claim that trophy hunting -- and hunting in general -- is causing rapid evolution of species resulting in smaller animals with smaller antlers/horns.It is based on a study that says that hunting trophy animals leaves a disproportionate number of smaller animals to reproduce and is creating an artificial "natural selection" resulting in smaller animals

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-45554057672542127882009-01-09T18:26:00.001-05:002009-01-23T18:51:04.930-05:00

A national celebration aimed at getting people out onto the trails on snowshoes and cross-country skis.The 14th-annual Winter Trails offers people a chance to try snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at more than 100 locations across the United States and Canada for free.Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are among the fastest growing winter sports. There were 1.4 million snowshoers, a number

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-89328484198982693322009-01-06T00:12:00.009-05:002009-01-25T00:59:27.880-05:00

478-5/8Bull ElkUtahA Utah hunter has killed what appears to be a new world record bull elk while on a public-land hunt in south-central Utah.Denny Austad of Ammon, Idaho, killed the nontypical bull in the Monroe Mountains on Sept. 30.The bull was confirmed Jan. 2 by the Boone and Crockett Club as measuring 478 5/8 after it was taped by a special judges panel. The elk, which sported a 14x9 rack,

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-14537637761527269912009-01-03T17:37:00.003-05:002009-01-06T17:47:08.109-05:00

The National Wild Turkey Federation has announced the death of Tom Rodgers.Rodgers, 64, died Dec. 25 after a lengthy battle with cancer.Rodgers is the man who started the NWTF in Fredericksburg, Va., in 1973. He was recently honored with the one-of-a-kind Founder's Award."Tom is the reason the Federation is here, working daily to promote wildlife conservation and preserve North America's hunting

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-35034148827390938622009-01-02T16:38:00.000-05:002009-01-06T16:39:58.820-05:00

Happy New Year!In the spirit of celebration, which hopefully isn't still pounding between your temples, I propose a belated toast.Raise your coffee mugs please: To the outdoors, to wild places, and to having smart, ethical outdoor fun while in those wild places.Read the New Year's column by clicking here.

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-3830372882921356402008-12-26T16:34:00.002-05:002009-01-06T16:37:57.566-05:00

Growing up, my parents instilled in me an ethic about leaving things as I found them. In fact, we left them better than we found them.When we were packing away a campsite, my final job was to police the grounds. We picked up everything that didn't belong there — old gum wrappers, cigarette butts, tinfoil used in cooking over a campfire … everything. It didn't matter that we had picked up all our

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-30914539574992184512008-12-19T15:47:00.001-05:002009-01-06T15:49:33.746-05:00

Just two days after Christmas, while most people will be tucked away safely in their beds, a group of dedicated bird watchers will be out in the cold on a day that could be, well, for the birds.The 109th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count began Dec. 14 and runs through Jan. 5.Rutland County Audubon's 35th effort will be held Dec. 27, as local bird watchers join their state counterparts and those

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-16279371087786276972008-12-12T16:32:00.001-05:002009-01-06T16:34:00.599-05:00

Killington is celebrating its birthday this weekend, and it's not just any old birthday.It's the big five-oh.For 50 years, skiers at Killington have hitched lifts to the top of the mountain and carved their way to the bottom.Read about the festivities and details about Killington in this column.

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-30134256328304932392008-12-05T15:52:00.002-05:002009-01-06T16:08:35.258-05:00

It's the holiday season and people are looking for gifts for the outdoor enthusiast on their list.This list of Christmas ideas isn't the standard list with prices and where to get it.This is a list of alternative ideas including local organizations memberships, the swag they sale, government agencies and gifts suggestions from those agencies.Read where you can find innovative Christmas gift ideas

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-19364908478604919812008-11-28T15:01:00.002-05:002009-01-06T15:46:10.151-05:00

With your turkey leftovers consider all the things we have to be thankful for as outdoor enthusiasts.Much of what we have to be thankful for is here all the time, yet we take it for granted.The list is long and varied.Read the list here.

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-40353583928201589772008-11-21T14:58:00.002-05:002009-01-06T15:00:48.947-05:00

There are many things to do in the area these days.So, just because warm-weather fun has waned and winter hasn't quite arrived, take a look at a few local offerings to fill your time.Read the roundup of events here.

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-65830126659671005652008-11-16T19:16:00.001-05:002009-02-27T19:18:52.288-05:00

In another case of people being told they didn't see what they thought they saw, several people in the town of Shirley, Mass., are being told they haven't seen a mountain lion.This is despite the fact that several residents have seen what has been described as a mountain lion, including the town's public works director and the police chief.Such stories are relatively common in these parts.

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-36358871616445413102008-11-14T14:52:00.001-05:002009-01-06T14:57:38.279-05:00

There is no shortage of reasons that hikers hit the trails in the fall.The mild weather, lack of bugs, fewer people, even better views as the foliage thins and the landscape opens up.But as is usually the case, for all the positives, there are negatives that have to be overcome in order to hike in the fall — particularly as the season heads downhill toward winter as we are now.Safety becomes

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-50334068226113208502008-11-07T14:42:00.000-05:002009-01-06T14:52:24.304-05:00

During hunting season, hikers and backpackers need to take extra precautions when venturing into the woods.While hunters are a safe group in general, there are incidents in which a hunter will misidentify a person as a game animal. The overwhelming number of these events are hunters on hunters.But any time a hiker can make sure he doesn't look like a game animal, the better it will be for

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-24672983201330900302008-10-31T17:16:00.000-04:002008-11-03T17:20:21.312-05:00

Nov. 4, we're heading to the polls to choose a new leader for our country. Unfortunately, neither of these men have talked about issues near and dear to the hearts of outdoor enthusiasts across this country. The closest they have come is the clear difference the two have when it comes to gun control.Fortunately, there is another party -- the Outdoor Party -- organized in the mind of someone tired

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-10164573293519590232008-10-24T17:14:00.000-04:002008-11-03T17:16:46.110-05:00

Oct. 1, recreation professionals from throughout Vermont gathered at the 65th Annual Governor's Conference on Recreation.Read about the conference in my column.

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-57212942009132378752008-10-17T17:08:00.001-04:002008-11-03T17:12:18.316-05:00

My ongoing run for president under the banner of the Outdoor Party is still short on endorsements and campaign donations. Still, I continue the campaign to discuss the issues important to outdoor enthusiasts everywhere.Read about the campaign here.

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-32046810360833211582008-10-10T19:11:00.002-04:002009-02-27T19:15:20.532-05:00

I launched another blog today.OutdoorsVT, will be an off-shoot of my weekly column in the Rutland Herald.Topics will focus largely on Vermont but will expand to include anything of interest to Vermont readers, which includes just about anything related to the outdoors in northern New England.Check it out and tell me what you think.You can find the blog at: www.rutlandherald.typepad.com/

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-25391259033902369922008-10-10T17:05:00.000-04:002008-11-03T17:07:50.658-05:00

The Rutland area in Vermont has an outdoor champion in Michael Smith. The dedicated mountain biker and outdoor enthusiast is active in a variety of outdoor recreation planning and volunteer work. His latest undertaking is an incredible bridge in a trail system called Pine Hill Park, for which Smith has designed and built most of the trails as well.Read about the bridge and Smith's efforts in my

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-27177318805551822942008-10-03T17:03:00.000-04:002008-11-03T17:08:21.414-05:00

Vermont's fall foliage season brings autumn splendor as well as a steady stream of tourists. It's hard to blame them for wanting to come experience what Vermonters enjoy year-round.Read the column here.

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-18300734964742592422008-09-26T17:00:00.000-04:002008-11-03T17:02:55.159-05:00

The Dead Creek Wildlife Day is an event worth attending every year in Vermont. This year's wildlife day promises to be as good as always.Read about the event here.

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-56238800213994822912008-09-19T16:54:00.000-04:002008-11-03T17:00:10.705-05:00

It looks like the poor economy is helping outdoor retailers. Read about it here in my weekly column.

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-55220217709882881892008-09-12T12:08:00.001-04:002008-09-17T13:00:44.801-04:00

The Outdoor Party candidate launches his run for the White House in presidential bid.Read the column.

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Run for those who can't in this fundraising run for a good cause.Read about it here.

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-83966180717529359132008-08-29T12:08:00.003-04:002009-01-06T17:27:24.694-05:00

Long-time outdoor campanion, Bubba, my golden retriever who accompanied me on hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and photography trips was one of the all-time great dogs.There are dozens of memories stored away that have Bubba's big goofy face in them.Bubba died one year ago ending more than a decade of outdoor fun.Read about how dogs are an important part of the outdoor experience and how Bubba

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-46844877380430588142008-08-22T12:08:00.000-04:002008-09-17T12:54:42.798-04:00

First one to the top wins in this hill-climb running race.Read about it here.

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-89400583545878766252008-08-15T12:08:00.001-04:002008-09-17T12:53:17.938-04:00

The Long Trail Festival returns to Rutland offering outdoor fun and education.Read about the festival.

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-6786279874609087642008-08-08T12:08:00.001-04:002008-09-17T12:52:00.727-04:00

A gate may be the answer to a long-standing problem for a shelter on the Appalachian Trail.Read the column.

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-78886427439911271602008-08-01T12:08:00.001-04:002008-09-17T12:50:25.952-04:00

Training for the grand adventure. Read about how to get ready for the big event.Read the column.

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-55927175900646439232008-07-25T12:08:00.001-04:002008-09-17T12:46:33.210-04:00

The Vermont Lakes Region Cycling Weekend is considered the best little bike ride in Vermont.Read about it here.

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-73106027592715659932008-07-18T12:08:00.000-04:002008-09-17T12:27:39.990-04:00

A boot is not a boot is not a boot.This is part one of a two-part series on how to buy hiking boots.Read the column.

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-66569925264988513872008-07-11T12:08:00.001-04:002008-09-17T12:26:37.417-04:00

Choosing a pair of hiking boots isn't as simple as buying the cheapest pair that looks cool.This is part one of a two-part series on how to buy hiking boots.Read the column.

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-88764299701794184082008-07-04T12:08:00.000-04:002008-09-17T12:24:42.830-04:00

Trail runners tackle Mount Ascutney's 3.8 miles.Read about it here.

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-18907589144476030022008-06-27T12:08:00.001-04:002008-09-17T12:23:16.776-04:00

Taking your kids into the outdoors can instill a life-long love of wild places. It's something that is critical as fewer and fewer people are active in the outdoors.Read the column.

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-15849437208512305692008-06-26T23:15:00.002-04:002008-06-28T23:44:21.633-04:00

The lion believed to have killed a New Mexico man was trapped and killed, according to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.The lion's body will be sent for a necropsy to confirm if it is the lion that killed Robert Nawojski, 55, who was killed June 17 or 18.The cat killed June 25 was an average-sized male that weighed about 125. It had four bullet holes in it, consistent with buckshot. A

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-59056168325772568682008-06-23T23:15:00.000-04:002008-06-28T23:35:40.534-04:00

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has issued a press release confirming that a lion killed the New Mexico man found partially eaten in southwest New Mexico. Read the release here.An autopsy confirmed that the man died from injuries suffered in a mountain lion attack north of Silver City.Conservation officers and USDA Wildlife Services agents are using dogs and snares to catch the

Darren Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06877981699686686460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248891836173708193.post-85431599186746582012008-06-21T23:15:00.000-04:002008-06-28T23:26:33.588-04:00

The Silver City Sun News is reporting that a N.M. man found partially eaten and buried may have been the victim of a mountain lion.Robert Nowojski, 55, was found 80 yards from his small trailer home near Silver City in southwest New Mexico.An autopsy is pending to confirm cause of death.While police couldn't determine cause of death due to the condition of the body, a state police spokesman said

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A fishing guide was killed in a rafting incident on the East Fork of the Bitterroot River in Montana.Dave Dedmon, 53, of Corvallis, a former sheriff's deputy, police officer, was apparently scouting the river for an upcoming fishing trip. He owned and operated Montana Flywater Co.Dedmon and his wife were floating down the river when their raft was sucked into a snag, which unseated the pair and

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Staying hydrated in the outdoors is a matter of planning.Read the column.

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If you find wildlife babies alone, walk away. Here's why.Read the column.

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A 14-year-old Kansas boy has laid claim to the states new largemouth bass record after landing a 11 pounds, 12.8 ounce bucketmouth from a private strip pit in Cherokee County.Tyson Hallam took the fish during the West Mineral Eagles fishing tournament with a jig and pig combo May 3.The bass barely topped the old record of 11 pounds, 12 ounces, a fish caught by Kenneth Bingham in 1977Hallam's bass

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Vermont is offering a weekend of free fun during Vermont Days. See what you and your family can do at state parks, historic sites and more.Read the column.

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