DSORe eNews Vol.8 Issue S828

VOL: 8 ISSUE: 828 - 13 JULY 2013

• Deer are taking over the American landscape and psyche To ENTER, log onto mercercc.com, click on Enter to Win, and look for the Dan Small Outdoors Radio Give.A.Way. eMail: outdoorsradio@gmx.com • Dan reviews the Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Patio Lantern • Jeff reviews Grate Chef Grill Wipes

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INSTANT SURVEY VOTE ON - POLL s828 Do you agree with Gogebic Taconite's decision to hire guards armed with semi-automatic rifles and wearing camouflage from Arizona-based Bulletproof to protect their work site in Iron County? The Question: "Do you agree with Gogebic Taconite's decision to hire guards armed with semi-automatic rifles and wearing camouflage from Arizona-based Bulletproof to protect their work site in Iron County?" WHAT do YOU think of this. VOTE YOUR OPINION photo c. BlueCheddar.net ©2013 Jim Limbach Gogebic Taconite hires guards with assault rifles, wearing camouflage Here is the first paragraph of a July 9 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story on this issue by reporter Jason Stein: Madison — Citing an incident of threats and vandalism a month ago, a mining company in northern Wisconsin is standing by its decision to bring in an out-of-state security company that outfits its guards with camouflage fatigues and assault rifles and calls itself "Bulletproof." READ MORE HERE:

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AL CAMBRONNE Wisconsin author discusses his new book, Deerland GLENN WALKER Pro angler reports on bass fishing action on the Upper Mississippi River MADISON OUTDOORS REPORT EXCLUSIVELY ON FM 100.5 ESPN, ESPNWISCONSIN.COM AND PODCASTS J.C. CHAMBERLIN Archery expert shares some tips on getting ready for the upcoming bow season

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Enter you best Wisconsin State Park photo in the contest BEFORE the END of August. Best success to all entries! photo c. Friends of WI State Parks ©2013 Calendar to be featured as part of the December 2013 issue of the Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine MADISON – People have until the end of August to enter their favorite photographs from a Wisconsin state park, forest trail or recreation areas in a contest to be included in the 2014 Friends of Wisconsin State Parks Calendar. New for 2014, in addition to being available for purchase, the calendar will be distributed to more than 82,000 subscribers of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine in the December issue. This is the fifth year the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks has sponsored the photography competition. “There are lots of activities happening at Wisconsin state parks during the four seasons,” said Patty Loosen, state friends group liaison with the Department of Natural Resources. “So we’re asking for entries that include in addition to the beautiful scenery, activities like geocaching, art in the park, stargazing, candlelight skis, kayaking, horseback riding, and mountain biking.” The deadline for all submissions is Friday, August 30, 2013. Submissions are only accepted from amateur photographers ages 14 and over. Professional photographers who earn more than half of their income taking pictures are not eligible. Employees of the DNR and board members of the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks and their immediate family members are not eligible to win. Friends of Photographs must have been shot within the past three years (since Jan. 1, 2011) and no more than four photos may be entered. A panel of Friends of Wisconsin State Parks board members and staff will review accepted entries and select the winning photos. Photo awards will be presented at the organizations’ Annual Awards banquet in October, 2013. More information and details on entering and contest rules are available on the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks website (exit DNR) by clicking on the tab for photo contest. Read more here: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Loosen, Friends of Wisconsin State Parks coordinator - (608) 264-8994

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