Sunday, January 27, 2013

The Coyote Problem in Wyoming

Dennis Laughton of Calgary, sent an article on dealing with problem coyotes in Wyoming to Lee Hart, editor of Cattleman’s Corner based in Calgary. The first half of the article, which addresses livestock guardian dogs, is HERE.

"The Sierra Club and the U. S. Forest Service were presenting an alternative to the Wyoming ranchers for controlling the coyote population.
 
It seems that after years of the ranchers using the tried and true method of shooting or trapping the predators, the Sierra Club had a "more humane" solution to this issue.


"
What they were proposing was for the animals to be captured alive. The males would then be castrated and let loose again. 
This was ACTUALLY proposed by the Sierra Club and by the U. S. Forest Service.



"All of the ranchers thought about this amazing idea for a couple of minutes.

 Finally an old fellow wearing a big cowboy hat in the back of the conference room stood up, tipped his hat back and said
 
"I don't think you idiots understand our problem here. These 
coyotes ain't screwing our sheep ... they're eatin' 'em!" 

The meeting never really got back to order."

MAGE MUSIC: Let There Be Light

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

52 WEEKS TO PREPAREDNESS - Week 4

Follow this for painless preparedness that will get you going on the path to being ready for catastrophic events, and, at the end of the year, will leave you in the best position to thrive in the event of any emergency.

You can do this! The cost is spread out over a full year, plus you will have a year to work out your storage.

52 WEEKS TO FAMILY PREPAREDNESS FOR TWO 
WEEK #4 

Food Storage: 30 lbs wheat
Extra Item:  8 lbs of salt
72 hour kit: Flashlight with extra batteries (or solar powered!)
Family Preparation:  Fire prevention


  • Test smoke detectors weekly
  • Change batteries every 6 months (at General Conference in April and October)
  • Date the battery
  • Smoke detectors should be on each floor inside and outside each bedroom



52 WEEKS TO PREPAREDNESS - Week 3


I'm still catching up with the "52 Weeks To Family Preparedness for Two" plan. Sorry for the delays!

Follow this for painless preparedness that will get you going on the path to preparedness and, at the end of the year, will leave you in the best position to thrive in the event of any emergency.


You can do this! The cost is spread out over a full year, plus you will have a year to work out your storage.

WEEK #3 

Food Storage: 20 lbs white sugar or honey
Extra Item: 1 container of dish soap to last three months
72 hour kit: 1 change of clothing placed in waterproof bag (zip lock bags) such as pants, shirt, wool socks, underwear, etc. per person
Family Preparation:  Obtain a Family Utility Box (aka Action Packer), such as a cooler with wheels, cardboard box, etc. for your family stuff.

52 WEEKS TO PREPAREDNESS - Week 2

I'm a little behind in updating the "52 Weeks To Family Preparedness for Two" plan. Sorry!

Follow this for painless preparedness that will get you going on the path to preparedness and, at the end of the year, will leave you in the best position to thrive in the event of any emergency.


You can do this! The cost is spread out over a full year, plus you will have a year to work out your storage.

WEEK #2

Food Storage: 8 cans of Cream of Chicken Soup
Extra Item: Laundry soap for 2 months
72 hour kit: One blanket (wool preferred) or sleeping bag per person + sleeping mat. 
Family Preparation:  Place a pair of gloves, flashlight, shoes by your nightstand, in case of an emergency in the middle of the night.

Tip:  Check stores for sales - if you don't like Cream of Chicken Soup get something else!

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Sunday, January 20, 2013

MAGE MUSIC: A Day Off

MAGE MUSIC: A Day Off: Never put of until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.                                              ~ Mark Twain