Gary Engberg Outdoors

gengberg December 26th, 2008

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December 2008

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Dec. 23, 2008)
Adhere to this bow sighting tip

Wrangler® ProGear^TM pro Dean Capra reports that bow hunters are correct to be concerned about the accuracy of their bow sights when a new season approaches. “I tell hunters coming into our shop (Capra’s Sporting Goods, Blaine, Minn.) they should not be checking their bow sights by shooting at targets 30, 20 or even 10 yards away,” says Capra. “Instead, I tell them to start at five yards. If they’re missing at five yards consistently then it’s probably the sight, not the shooter. Adjust the sight as necessary and then gradually increase target distances.”
Build a mock scrape

Building a mock deer scrape can improve your chances of taking a trophy whitetail. Mark Kayser, host of TV’s “TruckVault’s Xtreme Hunts” and member of the Wrangler ProGear Outdoor Advisory Team, explains why. “First, a mock scrape can attract bucks into an area where they might not normally visit during daylight hours,” says Kayser. “Second, a mock deer scrape creates a distraction for bucks as they busy themselves investigating the new scent. This gives you time to aim and shoot at a stationary target.”
Use binoculars more effectively

When you scan the woods with your binoculars you’ll note that much of what you see is vertical in nature. Conversely, a deer’s back is horizontal. That’s the essence of scanning the woods more effectively, according to Ron Tussel, host of TV’s “Pennsylvania Sportsman” and a member of the Wrangler ProGear Outdoor Advisory Team. When you scout with binoculars, Tussel recommends you break your scans into grids so you can methodically check each grid. Scan up and down and be especially alert for that horizontal line that seems out of place. Then confirm that it is a deer by checking for an eye, an ear, a nose or a tail.

Fertilize your hunting trees

When Woo Daves is not out on the water winning national bass tournaments he is in the woods scouting out prime hunting spots. One of his hunting tricks, believe it or not, is a bag of fertilizer. Daves, who is a member of the Wrangler ProGear Outdoor Advisory Team, says when he finds a good oak tree area to hunt he will spread fertilizer in a 20-foot circle around three or four big trees. This way the roots receive nutrients to help guarantee a supply of big, juicy acorns which, in turn, help bring deer to your hunting area.

Get hunting dogs in shape

When you’re working to get in shape for hunting season, don’t forget to help your hunting dog get in shape, too. That’s the word from Wrangler ProGear Outdoor Advisory Team member Bodie McDowell. McDowell points out what dog owners already know: dogs love to go into fields with their owners. McDowell reports that southern bird hunters have elaborate, electrically powered units that allow their dogs to run in circles while their owner is working. It’s not as much fun as the field but it is exercise. Continue Reading »

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gengberg December 11th, 2008

  Yesterday, December 10th, I was awaked by a phone call from colleague, Dick Ellis, about being on a radio show with him that day. I readily accepted the offer and was looking forward to talking about the outdoors with some new listeners. It was early in the morning and I looked over at my companion and best friend, Bo, the Labrador. I thought she was just sleeping, but I felt her muzzle and stroked her head without getting any response. She had died in her sleep not long ago because she still was warm. I tried to revive her by blowing into her nose and mouth, but she was gone.
I have written about the many Labradors that I have been ‘lucky’ enough to own over the years, but it never is easy to lose a friend. This may be selfish of me to write about the heartache and tears that I’m experiencing as I attempt to write this column. If you aren’t a dog person, you probably don’t understand the sorrow and grief that I feel from an animal’s death. I know that there are soldiers dying everyday in Iraq that are leaving families and loved ones heart-broken. I feel for them, but the death of a pet is also devastating for the owner.
I’ve raised Labradors for going on 30 years and I remember Chico, Lucy, Bubba, LuLu, Tut, and now Bo. I’ve been blessed with wonderful dogs that have filled my life and those of many others with companionship, love, and laughter. But, my dog’s passing is not easy as tears of sorrow run down my cheeks and face. But, this is something that I must do to honor the 13 years and countless memories that Bo gave me. She just wanted to please me and those around her. She never growled at anyone or ever showed anything but affection to all those she met and interacted with no matter what the situation was. She was a joy and a major part of my life since LuLu gave birth to her. Since, I have always been single after an early bout with cancer while in my 30’s that prevented me from ever having children. My Labradors became my surrogate children and constant companions. As friend and Bo babysitter, Kate Banfi said, “It was the Gary and Bo show.” Bo loved Kate and her dogs, Jessie and Rocky, and I know they greatly miss her too.
Bo had a great life for most of her 13 years. Most dogs would have loved to have been raised on the Wisconsin River where she could swim and retrieve “dummies” or sticks till you dropped. She was friendly with everyone she met (dogs included) and was my constant companion in all my endeavors throughout the Midwest and country. Bo spent more time in a fishing boat than most people do in their lifetimes. She also stayed in more motels than most of us too! Her brother, Moose, died a couple of years back from kidney failure and since he lived next door to me she always acted different when at Moose’s house after his death. She knew “something” had happened to her brother and I’m sure she missed their roughhousing, swimming, and companionship. Dogs do have feelings.
She loved the outdoors and hunting was her passion. All you had to do was get out a field jacket and she as ready to go. Bo flushed and retrieved hundreds of pheasants over the years not to mention ducks, geese, and grouse. She would hunt with “anyone’ as long as they were a good shot and hit birds for her to retrieve. Bo got to see the Dakotas, Iowa, Nebraska, and all of Wisconsin in pursuit of pheasants. She hunted well through the 2007 season, but this year her hips went from arthritis and had difficulties getting around. The best veterinarian in the area, Dr. K.C. Brooks, prescribed medication that seemed to help her and relieve her pain. Brook knows dogs and dog-owners and has always treated my Labs with care and affection. Casey has had to put dogs of mine “down” in the past and he always treated the dog and you with kindness and respect in a tough time. Again, he met me after the drive to Lodi and took Bo to be delivered into “Big Lake and Field in the Sky” where her brother, Moose, was waiting to go swimming and chase pheasants. Continue Reading »

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gengberg December 3rd, 2008

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gengberg July 23rd, 2008

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ATTENTION KIDS! DRESS UP LIKE YOUR FAVORITE SPORTSMAN WITH THE SPORTSMAN CHANNEL AT THE GREAT OUTDOORS FESTIVAL!

 New Berlin, WI - (July 22, 2008) - Bring your kids to the 10^th Annual Great Outdoors Festival in Oshkosh, Wis. on August 22^nd - 24th at the EAA Convention Grounds and stop by The Sportsman Channel tent to dress up like your favorite hunter, angler or waterfowler. Show hours are Friday noon to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Parking is free at this event and tickets are $17 for adults and $8 for children at the gate. Children 5 and under and dogs on a leash can get in for free.

The Sportsman Channel’s tent is between hangers C and D on the main Festival grounds. Kids will have a chance to dress up like their favorite hunter, fisherman, or angler and pose for a picture. The photos will be available to take home the same day.

“The Great Outdoors Festival is all about giving kids to adults the chance to interact and try out new things in the outdoor world,” said The Sportsman Channel spokesperson, Michelle Scheuermann. “Allowing kids to have fun dressing up like a bowhunter or waterfowler is key to getting them to connect to the outdoors.” Continue Reading »

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gengberg July 8th, 2008

U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance

For information about the following message, please contact:

U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance

801 Kingsmill Parkway, Columbus, OH 43229

Phone: (614) 888-4868     Fax: (614) 888-0326

Email: info@ussportsmen.org       Website: www.ussportsmen.org

 July 8, 2008

A proposed county ordinance creating unreasonable and unrealistic new requirements for keeping dogs outdoors was removed today from the agenda of the Public Safety Committee of the Brown County Board of Supervisors.   The ordinance was originally scheduled for a hearing and a vote on Tuesday, July 08, but after hundreds of calls from sportsmen and sporting dog owners the measure was pulled from further consideration. Continue Reading »

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gengberg July 7th, 2008

For information about the following message, please contact:

U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance
801 Kingsmill Parkway, Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: (614) 888-4868 Fax: (614) 888-0326
Email: info@ussportsmen.org Website: www.ussportsmen.org

July 7, 2008 Sportsmen & Dog Owners Action Needed

A new county ordinance, creating unreasonable and unrealistic requirements for dogs, will be heard and likely voted on by the Public Safety Committee of the Brown County Board of Supervisors at 4pm on Tuesday, July 8. Sportsmen and sporting dog owners are urged to attend this meeting to oppose the ordinance.
The measure would create a new section of law prohibiting the tethering a dog outside for more than one hour, even if owner is outside with the dog. In addition, it requires that any dog put outside on a tether, even if for only 5 minutes, have access to a shelter structure. In practicality, this would prohibit you from sitting in your yard with your dog tied up, unless you have a shelter structure for the dog.

In addition, the ordinance would:

• Prohibit a person from tethering their dog outside unattended for any period of time after 10 pm, even if they are just letting the dog out to go to answer nature’s call.
• Requires a minimum of 100 sq. feet (10×10 or bigger) for outdoor housing enclosures, regardless of the size of the dog kept.
• Mandate that any dog tethered outside, for any period of time, have access to fresh, potable water, food, shelter and additional shade at all times. This would require you to put out fresh food and water for your dog even when letting them out late at night for only a few minutes. Further, it fails to account for a dog accidentally knocking over their water dish.
• Subject a person to fines of up to $500 per offense, per day. For example, if you tether your dog outside, with the required food and water, but the dog eats the food and knocks over their water dish you would be in violation and could be fined $1,000.

“Local ordinances are the latest threat from the animal rights crowd,” said Rob Sexton USSA vice president for government affairs. “We’ve seen similar ordinances in Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, California and now Wisconsin. Sportsmen and all Green Bay dog owners should flood elected officials with calls demanding the defeat of this ordinance.”

Take Action! Wisconsin sportsmen and dog owners should call members of the Public Safety Committee to urge them to oppose this measure.Andy Nicholson, Chairman (920) 465-7803
Tom De Wane (920) 465-7803
Carole Andrews (920) 437-8289
Bill Clancy (920) 532-4752
Andy Williams (920) 562-2055

The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is a national association of sportsmen and sportsmen’s organizations that protect the rights of hunters, anglers and trappers in the courts, legislatures, at the ballot, in Congress and through public education programs. For more information about the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance and its work, call (614) 888-4868 or visit its website, www.ussportsmen.org.

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gengberg July 7th, 2008

Below is a report from:  www.garyengbergoutdoors.com/     Check out his web site when you have the time!     —– Forwarded Message —-
From: Gary Engberg <gengberg@garyengbergoutdoors.com>
To: Friends of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway <wisriverfriends@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 6, 2008 8:10:38 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: River Condition Articles

Timm, I’m on the water almost daily and the condition has improved
100 per cent in the last week. I haven’t tested any water, but I
wouldn’t drink it. I wade in it and my dog swims in it without any
apparent problem.The water has cleared up tremendously in the last two
days. Despite very low conditions, the scum and crap is gone and I have
three or four feet visibility.  GE

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gengberg July 6th, 2008

You’re welcome Irene. Please allow me to share my personal thoughts with you and the others after being on the river the last several days… I’m ok with getting feet/legs wet while pushing off a boat, but I did not allow my kids to swim/play/splash in a way that would let water get into their mouths, eyes, or ears. They had no open cuts or sores either. I recommend staying out of yucky eddies, (EDDY: a current, as of water or air, moving contrary to the direction of the main current, especially in a circular motion). I bring along a waterless hand sanitizer to use before touching food or itching the eyes or nose. I did not bring my dogs along because it is impossible to keep them from drinking the river water. I believe that the water quality is improving everyday and myself, my kids and dogs will be back to our normal ways of recreating on OUR river by next week-end. Please note that I am not recommending any of the above. You must use your own judgment. Timm Zumm Contact the Riverway Board to see if there is still room for you to paddle in a Voyageur Canoe! Marsha.Nachtigal@Wisconsin.gov —– Forwarded Message —-
From: Irene G. To: Friends of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway <wisriverfriends@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 6, 2008 4:38:14 PM
Subject: Re: River Condition Articles

Timm,
Thanks so much for this info. I have searched the DNR and Lower WI
Riverway websites for information on water quality and health hazards
with little success. I appreciate your passing on this info to all of
us who are used to enjoying the river, its beauty but want to remain
safe.
Irene Continue Reading »

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gengberg April 26th, 2008

Casey is a veterinarian and a hunter who works with hunting dogs besides other animals. I have had Casey take care of my Labradors for over 20 years and he is a top-notch vet and person.

 Interview with Lodi Vet Casey Brooks 4-26-08: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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