Jan 07 2009
Thinning out my Junk Pile
Recently I posted my North American Fishing Club books on Craigslist. I have already seen a lot of interest. Coupled with the hunting club books, there might be a lot of fun for someone interested in hunting and fishing. I prefer to learn by experience, sharing information I’ve collected through the years by hanging out with other fishermen and hunters.
Indiana has a special license plate available for those who love the outdoors and want to support a worthwhile cause. The Indiana Heritage Trust’s Environmental plate is a nice way to show other Hoosiers that you support the DNR; proceeds from its sale go toward supporting the IHT. There is a $40 fee for the special plate. You can also make a tax deductible donation to IHT just by checking out instructions on the DNR website.
It’s time to check your gear and clean everything before stowing it away for the next season. Be sure to unload all weapons and store them securely. Stores should start offering great discounts on fall/winter hunting supplies. Be sure not to go overboard though. If you don’t think you’ll use it, chances are it’s not a great idea to buy a bunch of junk to store for a year, but getting a cache of necessities at deep discounts can be a great advantage next fall.
It’s time to be thinking about bait recipes. Dough baits and the old standby, raw chicken liver are nothing new to the seasoned fisherman, but I’ve been spending a little time looking up new recipes to add to my arsenal this year.
Thank goodness crickets never go out of style.
