The Great Outdoors

SCOUTMASTER/ASST. SCOUTMASTER TRAINING(For registered BSA Adult Leaders)WHO: Anthony Wayne Area CouncilWHAT TO BRING: Scouting Sprit, a desire to learn, and

WHATCHA CALL IT STEW This is a stew/soup that lets you the cook be creative BUT don’t over do it

Outdoor Indiana magazine springs up The March-April issue readies you for spring with a guide to wildflowers. Check out the

How To Have A Knotty Time What do you do around your campfire? Do you tell stories or sing songs?

It’s spring and time for some wild greens. I’ll admit that I’m cheating a little on the wild greens a

DEER CROSSING HIGHWAYS– POTENTIAL FATAL MIX “I read with interest your article a few issues back about coyotes in our

FOIL A CAMPING TRIPWay back when I was a Scoutmaster, the boys in my troop came up with a unique

DISABILITIES AWARENESS DAY(The deadline has been extended to March 4th.)Who:  For all Girl, Boy and Cub ScoutsWhen:  Date: March 26Where:

BRUNSWICK STEW2 to 4 squirrels (cleaned and cut into quarters)4 quarts of water1 medium onion chopped1 tbsp. salt2 cups lima

I’ve gotten a few questions concerning keeping wild animals as pets. Not knowing the law or even how to answer

HOW MANY KNIVES ARE ENOUGH? I’ll have to admit I’m not sure just how many knives are enough to own

(A Geranium/Pansy Story) During the recent Blizzard of 2011 it struck me that it might be a good idea to

Improving DNR reservation system requires February interruption Improving the DNR’s reservation system for camping, cabins, recreation buildings and shelters will

Allen CountyAkela Day 2011Theme:Akela’s Winter Wipeout!When?  February 199 am – 1 pmWhere?Allen Cnty Fairgrounds2726 Carroll RoadCost? $5 per person$20 per

STORY TELLINGWhen I was growing up and doing a lot of camping with Boy Scout Troop 155  (I practically lived

DEER BURGERS RAY’S WAY2 lbs. plain deer (venison) burger (no ground pork added)1 envelope of dry onion soup mix1/2 cup

New Deer RulesGet Preliminary ApprovalThe Indiana Natural Resources Commission recently approved preliminary adoption of recommended rule changes for deer hunting.

SCOUT SUNDAYPlease join the Boy Scouts at Calvary United Methodist Church on February 6, 2011 and worship with them on

Willow Slough fishing regulations temporarily relaxed Fishing regulations designed to promote quality bluegill fishing at Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife

ROUNDTABLE REMINDERSChili and Dessert Cook-off Wednesday, February 2Bring a crockpot of chili and/or a dessert to share and be judged.

WHAT SIZE OR KIND OF SKILLET(S) SHOULD I USE ON A CAMPOUT?Selecting a skillet(s) size (and type) is a matter

CHISLIC(Yep, that’s the name of it; now you have a new word to add to your vocabulary.)I ran across this

SUCCESS ATSALAMONIE RESERVOIRIt was just a week before opening day of Deer Season 2010 when Summer Volunteers Patrick McCune and

EASY VENISON CASSEROLE1 lb. deer burger4 oz. uncooked elbow macaroni1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom or cream of