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October 31, 2009
Fort McKavett State Historic Site, Fort McKavett Texas
Fort McKavett was a United States Army Garrison established in 1852 as part of a chain of military posts designed to help protect travelers and the mail on the upper San Antonio El Paso Road. It is one of the nation’s best preserved frontier forts. Fort McKavett served as an army supply base for other forts in West Texas. Supplies coming from San Antonio, 160 miles distant, took seven days of hard travel. Other duties of the 350-500 soldiers stationed here were scouting expeditions to control Indian movements, protection of settlers and exploratory parties to gain knowledge of the area. The fort was occupied from 1852 through June of 1883 with the exception of the civil war years after which it was finally re-occupied on April 1st, 1868. At that time most of the buildings were in ruins from the 9 year period of neglect and initial faulty construction. The soldiers immediately began re-building the fort. Work details also included caring for the livestock, loading and unloading supply wagons as well as daily drills, area patrols and escort duties. A large 31-acre garden was planted and tended to and water hauled from the creek daily. Occasional pursuit of Indian raiding parties took place but in general combat was only a small part of duty on the frontier. The soldiers of Fort McKavett did however participate in two major Indian Campaigns. General Ranald S. MacKenzie’s and Lt. Col.
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October 30, 2009
Thousands of fish die at NC lake
High Rock Lake, N.C. (AP) – Thousands of fish have died at High Rock Lake and North Carolina officials blame a natural occurrence.
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Fishing license sales up in Indiana, nation
Indianapolis (AP) – Fishing is apparently becoming more popular in Indiana and nationally.
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Neb. Game and Parks holding deer-hunting seminar
Lincoln, Neb. (AP) – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is holding a deer-hunting workshop Nov. 10 in Lincoln.
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Montana FWP asking hunters to help in research
Billings, Mont.
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October 30, 2009
Mont hunters claim 1 wolf on opening day
Missoula, Mont. (AP) – State wildlife managers say one wolf kill was reported as Montana’s general hunting season opened Sunday with an estimated 100,000 hunters spreading across public and private lands.
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Elk robot to help Oregon officials catch poachers
Portland, Ore.
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Officials to look at EEE in Maine deer herd
Portland, Maine (AP) – Health officials say they will conduct a study of deer that are killed during Maine’s upcoming hunting season to see if they have been exposed to eastern equine encephalitis.
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Minn. program encourages responsible youth hunters
Worthington, Minn. (AP) – After what seemed like a month of cold, rainy weather, Mother Nature cooperated recently and allowed a select group of pheasant hunters to attend the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources/Minnesota Pheasants Forever Youth Mentor Hunt.
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Mountain lion hunting reopened in research area
Montrose, Colo. (AP) – A portion of western Colorado’s Uncompahgre (un-kum-PAW’-gray) Plateau will be opened to mountain lion hunting after being closed since 2004.
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Change of plea expected in caribou slaughter case
Anchorage, Alaska (AP) – One of the men accused of gunning down and leaving to rot the carcasses of dozens of caribou near Point Hope has agreed to change his plea.
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Hunters kill 63 black bears in Md., hunt continues
Hagerstown, Md. (AP) – Hunters in western Maryland have reached the quota for this year’s black bear harvest, but the hunt is continuing.
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Wet year has helped Wyoming waterfowl hunting
Cheyenne, Wyo. (AP) – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department says a wet year and an early wave of migrating ducks and geese have made this a good waterfowl hunting season so far.
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USPA National Skydiving Championship
Went out Saturday to the USPA National Skydiving Championship held at Skydive Spaceland in Rosharon Tx. It was a beautiful day, blue skies, mild temps, and a vibrant crowd. The size and scope of this evnt, held in little ole Rosgaron, was astounding.
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Fort Davis National Historic Site, Fort Davis Texas
Fort Davis was a United States Army Garrison established in 1854 to protect travelers and the mail on the San Antonio El Paso Road. Other duties of the soldiers stationed here were scouting expeditions to control Indian movements and exploratory parties to gain knowledge of the area. Fort Davis National Historic Site is one of the nation’s best preserved frontier forts. The fort was occupied from 1854 through 1891 with the exception of the civil war years. (1861-1865) Several of the original buildings, restored and furnished to the period are open for your viewing. You should allow one to two hours for your self guided tour of the fort. Allow more time if the enlisted men’s barracks is open and staffed by park personnel in period dress. An interpretative talk is given with plenty of time to answer your questions. The commanding officer’s quarters is also periodically staffed by the commander’s wife dressed in full victorian finery. At times the restored kitchen is opened by staff portraying an officer’s servant. Call ahead to the park to inquire if any of the buildings will be staffed during your visit. The 474 acre historic site is open from 8AM-5PM daily. Admission is $3 per person. 16 years of age and younger are free. If you have a National Parks Pass (America the Beautiful) or a Golden Age Pass admission is free. You may bring your leashed pet on the grounds but not in the buildings. Hiking trails at the site offer additional activity and you will be rewarded with spectacular views if you venture up to the scenic overlook. Fort Davis National Historic Site os located on the northern edge of the town of Fort Davis, Texas. www.nps.gov/foda 432-426-3224
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