The breeding population of ducks declined 7-percent this spring, while pond counts dropped by 9-percent compared to last year, according to the 2023 Waterfowl Population Status report released Friday by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Those numbers resulted from the Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey, which has been conducted annually by the USFWS and … [Read more...] about 2023 Waterfowl Population Status Report Released
CCI Releases Clean-22 Hyper Velocity Ammo
CCI has launched Clean-22 Hyper Velocity, promising CCI shooters all the benefits of exclusive Clean-22 technology, with the flat trajectories and power of an extreme-velocity load. CCI Clean-22 Hyper Velocity clocks in at 1,550 fps, while the advanced polymer coating on the 31-grain, lead, round-nose bullet reduces fouling, especially in suppressed rimfires. “By adding the … [Read more...] about CCI Releases Clean-22 Hyper Velocity Ammo
Templar Announces The Paladin
Templar Knife has announced the debut of the Paladin Manual Folder. As with all its models, Templar spent countless hours designing and building the folding knife to be a solid, quality piece. “The Paladin is a long time coming,” said Shannon Cauble, chief executive officer at Templar Knife. “Our OTF’s certainly are our flagship product, but with some limitations of where we … [Read more...] about Templar Announces The Paladin
Handling Harlequin Bugs
Harlequin bugs. You can't live with 'em, and it would certainly be more pleasant to live without them! Unlike their carnival-esque name, these mid-sized little garden pests are no laughing matter. Feasting primarily upon cabbage, broccoli and brussels sprouts--or basically any brassica they can find--these bugs tend to show up in clusters, leaving a path of destruction in their … [Read more...] about Handling Harlequin Bugs
Garden Tips for a Rainy Year
It's been a wet year on the homestead. Between seemingly endless rain, and humidity that often sees 90-percent, I can't remember the last time I actually had to go out and water the garden. While it's hard to complain about rain when we often see so little of it, there can always be too much of a good thing. So what can too much rain and moisture do to a garden? Read on to find … [Read more...] about Garden Tips for a Rainy Year
