Outoor Etiquette Room

Q & A of the week

Question: I heard that you can get infections from mule deer blood when you’re gutting a carcass. I’ve never heard of this happening with whitetails. Is it true?
iGuideClub: We believe it is. We've seen cut fingers, particularly cut cuticles, become badly infected after contact with mule deer blood. It’s a good idea to wear surgeons’ gloves when doing this kind of work whether your hands are intact or not.

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Question: How does a fisherman know what size fish hook to use?
iGuideClub: it really depends on what species you are fishing for, on the bait you will be using it also goes on conditions of the water or if the fish are biting "shy" generally the whole concept is to present a bait as "natural" as you can get it so not to spook the fish, for instance if your using maggots I would say a size 16 to 24 for sweet corn pellet etc.. I would use a 12-14 for bread flake/crust etc..8-10 now for a nice lump of luncheon meat I would use 6-8 on the leader, this is a rough guide for you I have included a url for you that explains it in more depth hope this helped!!!
Click Here the principles are roughly the same for salt of course.

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Camping Tips...

Get even with a bear that raided your food bag by kicking his favorite stump apart and eating all the ants.

A hot rock placed in your sleeping bag will keep your feet warm. A hot enchilada works almost as well, but the cheese sticks between your toes.

When camping, always wear a long-sleeved shirt. It gives you something to wipe your nose on.

Take this simple test to see if you qualify for solo camping. Shine a flashlight into one ear. If the beam shines out the other ear, do not go into the woods alone.

A two-man pup tent does not include two men or a pup.

A potato baked in the coals for one hour makes an excellent side dish. A potato baked in the coals for three hours makes an excellent hockey puck.

In emergency situations, you can survive in the wilderness by shooting small game with a slingshot made from the elastic waistband of your underwear.

Camping Tips...really this time

TREAD LIGHTLY ~ Stay on designated trails and roads so as not to disturb the fragile ecosystem.

LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS ~ take only photographs. Pack out everything you brought into the backcountry. You can even be a good Samaritan and pick up any disturbing pieces of trash you may find along the way. Leave historic relics and do not pick or cut the wildflowers. (In Colorado it is against the law to pick wildflowers.)

CAMP FIRES ~ follow all posted regulations. Keep fires small and make sure ashes are cold before leaving grounds. Use existing fire sites when possible.

GATES ~ Gates must remain closed if you found them that way....or open if you found them that way. They are vital to ranchers.

ANIMALS ~ the animals have the right-of-way. Don't startle them and move very slowly when you encounter them.

WATER ~ Do not drink the water unless it is treated. You could easy get giardia. Local sporting establishments have water treatment kits.

TELL SOMEONE ~ Always tell someone where you are going and when you expect to get back. The mountains can be an unforgiving place and you can never predict occurrences.

BE PREPARED ~ The key to a fun, safe and successful outing is to be prepared. Of course, what you bring depends on the extent of the outing.

NRA Hunter Code of Ethics

I will consider myself an invited guest of the landowner, seek his permission and conduct myself so that I may be welcome in the future.
I will obey all the rules of safe gun handling and l will courteously but firmly insist that my companions do likewise.
I will obey all game laws and regulations and insist my companions do likewise.
I will do my best to acquire those marksmanship and hunting skills that ensure clean, sportsmanslike kills.
I will support conservation efforts that ensure good hunting for future generations of Americans.
I wlll pass along to younger hunters the attitudes and skills essential to a true outdoor sportsman.

Latest Jokes and stuff

A couple went on vacation to a fishing resort in northern Minnesota. The husband likes to fish at the crack of dawn. The wife likes to read. One morning the husband returns after several hours of fishing and decides to take a nap. Although not familiar with the lake, the wife decides to take the boat out. She motors out a short distance, anchors, and continues to read her book. Along comes a forest policeman in his boat. He pulls up alongside the woman and says,"Good morning Ma'am. What are you doing?" "Reading a book," she replies, (thinking "isn't that obvious?") "You're in a restricted fishing area," he informs her. "I'm sorry officer, but I'm not fishing, I'm reading." "Yes, but you have all the equipment. I'll have to take you in and write you up." "If you do that, I'll have to charge you with sexual assault," says the woman. "But I haven't even touched you," says the policeman. "That's true, but you have all the equipment."

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Two men went bear hunting. While one stayed in the cabin, the other went out looking for a bear. He soon found a huge bear, shot at it but only wounded it. The enraged bear charged toward him, he dropped his rifle and started running for the cabin as fast as he could.

He ran pretty fast but the bear was just a little faster and gained on him with every step. Just as he reached the open cabin door, he tripped and fell flat. Too close behind to stop, the bear tripped over him and went rolling into the cabin.

The man jumped up, closed the cabin door and yelled to his friend inside, "You skin this one while I go and get another one!"
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