Maine Black Bear Tooth Harvest Data Available
by Tom RemingtonNovember 20, 2009
When bear hunters register their bears in Maine, they are asked to volunteer a tooth from their catch. These teeth are collected by biologists at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. They can easily determine the age of the bear and other data that helps them in making decisions on bear management.
The age data collected from the 2008 bear hunt is now available for those interested. If you volunteered a tooth from your bear, you can now find out how old it was.
To view this data, visit the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife website. From this landing page scroll down and you’ll find a link “age of the bear they harvested“. It’s an Excel Spreadsheet.
The oldest bear taken was a female that was 28-years old. The oldest male bear harvested was 20.
MDIFW collected 1,037 volunteer teeth or about 38% of the total harvest.
Tom Remington
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Black Bear Visits Father And Son Tree Stand During Elk Hunting Season
by Tom RemingtonNovember 20, 2009
I was sent this short video by a reader from Idaho. Here’s his caption:
“Tom,
Thought you might like this short video my 16 year old son took on his cell phone during the archery elk season. Don’t worry about the bear population up in North Idaho, we saw 3 different bears out of this stand in just two days. Guess we’re going to have to start eating bear meat. By the way there is no bear bait out in the area I just have a lot of choke cherries and elderberries on my property.”
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Milt’s Corner – A View From The Top
by Tom RemingtonNovember 20, 2009
Or I might say it’s as “high” as he’s been in awhile……….well except for that brandy.
Milt Inman Photo
This is a view of the top of the stand. It is 16′ from the ground.
Milt Inman Photo
The seat and safety ring pivot together all the way around making it a safe and stable platform to take pictures or shoot from. I also put a strap around myself and the seat back so I won’t slide out when I
take a SNOOZE now and then.
Milt
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Maine Wildlife Park Experiences 9% Increase in Visitors Despite Rainy Summer
by Tom RemingtonNovember 20, 2009
GRAY – The Maine Wildlife Park in Gray, owned and operated by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
, played host to more than 102,200 visitors this year, up 9 percent from 2008, despite the rainy summer.
The Maine Wildlife Park seeks to provide education and information about Maine’s native wildlife, as well as the programs and projects being undertaken by IF&W to manage and conserve wildlife as an essential resource of the state.
The increase in visitors translated into a 24 percent increase in revenue, attributable to a small admission fee increase in 2009 and sales from the park’s Nature Store.
Per Legislative mandate, all revenues generated by the Maine Wildlife Park are dedicated specifically and only to the Maine Wildlife Park, from which all annual operating expenses are withdrawn.
By conducting periodic surveys of Maine Wildlife Park visitors throughout the season, we have found that as many as 45 percent of our peak season (mid to late summer) visitors are from out of state, and visitors from around the globe constitute close to 5 percent of overall attendance. Visitors repeatedly stated that they heard about the Maine Wildlife Park from friends and family, and the Maine Wildlife Park’s website consistently is in the top 5-10 pages viewed on IF&W’s website.
Several special events this season had record-breaking attendance; including the annual “Honor the Animals” Native American Pow Wow with close to 5,000 visitors for the 2-day event; our popular ‘HalloweenFest’ with 1,200 visitors, most in costume, for the 3-hour evening event; and more than 1,000 people for the 2nd Annual Rick Charette concert. The busiest non-event day on record with close to 1,500 people on the Friday of April school vacation!
It appears that the Maine Wildlife Park has become a destination and/or a ‘staycation’ for both residents and out-of-state visitorsl. Although people enjoy all of our resident wildlife, clearly the most popular species is the moose. As the wildlife park continues to make annual improvements in the exhibits for wildlife, as well as for visitors, we look forward to seeing new and returning visitors in 2010.
For more information about the Maine Wildlife Park, please visit our website at: www.mainewildlifepark.com or become a fan on Facebook! Just search “Maine Wildlife Park.”
Uh Oh! Climate Scientists Caught Cheating?
by Tom RemingtonNovember 20, 2009
Ed Morrissey of Hot Air has a revealing post today about hacked emails at one of the world’s leading global warming advocacy center that sure looks like someone has been hiding the real facts and fudging others to support climate change conclusions.
Tom Remington
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Global Warming Taking A Time Out
by Tom RemingtonNovember 20, 2009
It’s almost gut busting laughable! The man-made global warming alarmist, even though they are admitting that temperatures haven’t risen in 10 years and that it raises serious doubts about whether the methods and equipment used for modeling are worth the price of dirt, they still insist nothing has changed.
From Spiegel Online International:
Even though the temperature standstill probably has no effect on the long-term warming trend, it does raise doubts about the predictive value of climate models, and it is also a political issue. For months, climate change skeptics have been gloating over the findings on their Internet forums. This has prompted many a climatologist to treat the temperature data in public with a sense of shame, thereby damaging their own credibility.
But what’s really at stake here? Oh, you don’t know? Here’s a hint.
Ironically, climate change appears to have stalled in the run-up to the upcoming world summit in the Danish capital, where thousands of politicians, bureaucrats, scientists, business leaders and environmental activists plan to negotiate a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Billions of euros are at stake in the negotiations.(emphasis added)
Tom Remington
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Daily Devotional – Nov. 20
by ZachNovember 20, 2009
Bible Study Verse
Revelation19:1-2a
After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for true and just are his judgments.” (NIV)
Thoughts
With my outdoor business I have had to get into the internet more than I thought I would. I now subscribe to YouTube, Face Book, and Twitter (still not sure about that one).
Anyway, on Face Book, at least, they have opinion polls. Do you believe in this or that, etc? There was a poll on God. So my response was, “Yes I believe in God with my whole heart and soul. For you non-believers, look at it this way. If I am wrong, so be it. If you’re wrong, God gave you plenty of chances and I will miss you not being there.”
God’s judgments will be true and just.
(Jim C)
Action Point
In your outdoor adventures you will encounter people who are non believers. If the opportunity arises, let them know HOW YOU feel and be careful not to tell them how THEY SHOULD feel.
Actions are louder than words. Show them; don’t tell them why you choose to follow Jesus.
Sportsmen’s Tip of the Day
It’s not too early to start practicing for bow and shotgun season. Take a little time each week to tune up. It’s fun and when the season is here, you will be ready!
Is Remington Getting Back Into The Handgun Market?
by AroostookbasserNovember 20, 2009
Remington Question Answered – Sort of
The Outdoor and Shooting Wires have received- and verified the accuracy of an internal Remington memorandum that effectively answers most of a question that has been making the rounds of the industry: Is Remington getting into the handgun market?
Short answer, yes.
An “Organizational Announcement” from Chief Marketing Officer Marc Hill to all of Remington’s employees confirmed the existence of a Remington handgun team by naming Tom Taylor to the position of Senior Vice President of Marketing and Product-Handguns.
That’s a definitive answer to the question, and should serve notice to the industry that Remington has no plans to lay off what has been a torrid growth pace over the past year.
To industry folks, Taylor’s also a face both recognized and well-liked.
The affable former Vice-President of Marketing for Smith & Wesson, Taylor has most recently been the Executive Director of the Remington Outdoor Foundation, establishing, as Hill wrote, “the pillars and strategies for its long-term success.” Hill also praised Taylor for his “vast amount of handgun experience” calling him the “ideal person to develop and lead our strategy for this important category.”
Taylor has also continued to be extremely involved and committed to advancing the Honored American Veterans Afield (H.A.V.A.) organization, helping injured servicemen, veterans and their families get back outside. (Note: The organization hosted its largest event to date, the second annual National Family Day last week in San Antonio, Texas).
Prior to Smith & Wesson, Taylor was an executive with Coca-Cola in both sales and marketing.
According to the memorandum, Taylor will transition into his new position over the next sixty days, joining Remington full time on January 4, 2010.
And the Remington handgun strategy?
While attending the Remington 2010 product introductions, I asked the same question of Marc Hill. At that time, he declined comment, but it has been no secret in the industry that Remington has been “shopping” for a handgun company. Several names have been mentioned, but it appears the first product will be “organic” coming from inside Remington, rather than via acquisition.
A 1911 is in first-production testing, and may be ready for introduction at SHOT Show in January. That is a qualified date because the company seems more concerned in making a solid product before introducing it to the consumer public, eschewing other companies’ practice of launching products and making adjustments on the fly.
Remington has been out of the handgun business for decades, but does have a handgun history to call from, should it remain “organic” and reintroduce new versions of older handguns.
From 1963 until 1998, the XP-100 was a solid member of the Remington product family. In fact, it is widely credited as having been the gun that started the sport of varmint shooting, and served as the initial platform for the .221 Fireball cartridge.
The Remington Model 51. Could this small pocket pistol be part of Remington’s re-entry into handguns?
From 1918 until the early 1930s, Remington also produced a pocket pistol designed by John Pedersen.
Available in .32ACP and .380 ACP calibers, the small, reliable Model 51 might be a candidate for a revival – especially if it were lightened by the use of polymers and/or new metal technologies not available during its original production gun. Only about 65,000 of the Model 51s were produced, but they remain a gun with a small, but strong following. Less than an inch thick, with a 3-1/4 inch barrel inside a frame 6-5/8 inches long, the hesitation locked, detachable, single-stack semi-auto might be significantly “amped up” with new technologies and ammunition.
One fan of the Model 51: General George Patton. As an interesting historical footnote, the U.S. Navy recommended adopting the Model 51 – if it were made in .45 caliber.
In that variant, it was known as the Model 53, and was regarded as being smaller, lighter, more accurate, and more controllable than the M1911.
And revolvers? Yep, the Remington & Son percussions in .36 (Navy) and .44 (Army) calibers were used in the American Civil War from 1862 forward. It was primarily carried by Union solders, and actually preferred over the standard issue Colt Army Model 1860 by those who could afford it. It’s primary advantages were said to be its durability and the ability to quickly swap-out cylinders, significantly speeding up reloads.
Today, Uberti and Pietta New Army replicas are nearly identical to Remington-Beals design, and are favorites among cowboy action shooters who like the period-accurate “cartridge conversion” – as did the real cowboys of that period.
At this point, what Remington will introduce-or acquire- will remain a topic of conversation with both consumers and industry members wondering if they might find their products in the gunsights of a company that has shown no reluctance to either introduce products – or acquire other companies.
And as any marketer will tell you, “buzz” is important.
Whatever happens, we’ll keep you posted.
–Jim Shepherd
I’ld Like to thank The Shooting Wire for this information……..thanks.
Love It / Hate It – nursery furniture
by staciecmNovember 20, 2009
I’ve never read so many consumer reports, reviews, etc. as when I bought baby furniture and toys! So I’ll have plenty to review!
I bought JCPenney’s nursery furniture – the Morgan Collection in espresso. I purchased the convertable crib, changer, dresser, and bookcase. This will be the nursery furniture for the next two or three children and I have no doubt that it will hold up well. The solid wood is strong in look and feel. And of course, the price was awesome, but I had no doubt that it would be from JCP. I really liked that the collection included a book shelf for all of the toys and books that we had. The dresser is somewhat small, but it fits great into the room and holds baby clothes nicely.
Assembly was easy! My husband got it all put together and upstairs in about an hour.
My hate it – I wish that I could’ve seen it in person before buying. It also had a few scratches. JCP has a great return policy, but I didn’t want to go through the hassle of an exchange, so we purchased a stain pen and the scratches covered up nicely.
My Guess To Rick’s Trivia Question
by Daniel "Moose" McLaughlinNovember 20, 2009
