When opening day of trout fishing season comes this weekend there will be plenty of reasons for celebration at Montauk State Park and big crowds of people at all four of the state’s trout fishing parks. Montauk was devastated by historic flooding in November and remained closed throughout the winter catch-and-release season, but contractors, stateContinue reading “Montauk recovers in time for trout season opening day”
Monthly Archives: February 2025
Sounds and smells offer first glimpse of coming spring
The middle of February may be too soon to start looking for the signs of spring in our area, but if you rely on a few other senses you can get the sense that times are beginning to change. Early last week I was surprised to hear the familiar sound of honking geese flying overhead.Continue reading “Sounds and smells offer first glimpse of coming spring”
Efforts must be improved to keep cats from killing birds
Fifteen years ago I became a cat owner for the first time. Actually, I’m more of a co-owner, and in all reality, we are the ones who are owned. We have had a few barn cats in the past, but that was more akin to co-habitating on the same property than ownership. Our now 15-year-oldContinue reading “Efforts must be improved to keep cats from killing birds”
Wild areas continue to expand in Missouri at 60th anniversary
While many people look for more ways to exploit the earth and its resources, it is heartening to known that places still exist that are dedicated to preservation of our planet in its almost natural state. On Dec. 31, 2024, in recognition of the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act of 1964, the Missouri StateContinue reading “Wild areas continue to expand in Missouri at 60th anniversary”
Don't Call Me Outdoor John 