Archive for February, 2010

Unfortunately every year, as practical sportman, we hear about someone falling through the ice and dying. Every year we get winter, snow and ice everywhere, yet, we as humans continue our pursuit of fishing in the form of Ice Fishing. What if the worst case thing happens to you, and you fall through the ice? How long do you have to respond to survive the experience? Depending on the temperature you have about 10 minutes at maximum. Why? Because you will lose the use of your arms, hands, fingers and legs and within an hour you could be unconscious and or dead from hypothermia! So what can you do? Here are some tips that could save your life.

Make a plan and stick to it. Before you go out, tell someone where your general destination is, what lake you are going to be on and how long you plan to be gone. If you go to another lake let that person know you moved, phone home ET! Take safety equipment along, ice picks and rope, small survival kit, extra clothes and outer wear, dry blankets and towel, fire starter and cellphone. You can get stuck or have a vehicle breakdown.  Read the rest at…click here

Author: Greg Parkin, A PracticalSportman

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CANADA GOOSE PACKETS

 

One of the largest of waterfowl is the greater canada goose, but the lesser canada is more prolific and widely spread. With good bag limits taking birds for consumption is easy in Canada. Most hunters again make these into sausages and or jerky, however they are also very tasty especially on the BBQ and cooked or roasted whole. Fresh canada goose breasts and fresh garden vegetables are used in this easy goose breast bbq packet recipe  Caution do not overcook waterfowl, it dries out quickly and very easy. Canada Goose recipe here….

 

Author: Greg Parkin, A PracticalSportman

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