The Outdoor Woman
Official Publication of the Outdoor Women of South Dakota
To
promote hands-on education and
participation in outdoor activities
with
a primary focus on Women and Children"
June 2005
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The Outdoor Woman Official Publication of the Outdoor Women of South Dakota To
promote hands-on education and June 2005 |
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT May Schaefer, Hartford (605) 526-6796 memories57@hotmail.com
SECRETARY
Josee Tardif, Madison
WEBMASTER: |
The newsletter has moved!
Your last regular hard copy arrived in your mail box in May.
In June you will receive a postcard notifying you that the newsletter is on the
web. If you do not have internet access, you must contact Charon Geigle by phone
or by letter. She will need your name and mailing address.
Bird Watching in Wessington Springs
On Saturday, June 11th, Rosemary Draeger of Sioux Falls will be co-leading a bird watching hike with local birdwatcher Bob Rogers beginning at 8 a.m. in our City Park. We will first hike the Old Grade Trail (Nature Trail) then carpool to Jackson Waterfowl Protection Area located southeast of Wessington Springs. This would be a great 2nd Saturday Gathering for anyone interested in learning more about birds & their habits. Rosemary was instrumental in starting the birding club in Sioux Falls & is the president-elect for the SD Ornithologists Association.
For more information call Kim Burg, OWSD Member at 539-1201 during the day.
Splake for Dinner Tonight???
Ever caught a splake? For that matter, have you ever heard of
a splake? Though the name sounds like something slurred by Sylvester the
cat, it is in fact a...........more
Catching that State Record Fish
If an angler should catch a possible South Dakota state record fish, the
first thing to do is get it weighed on a certified scale.
Under South Dakota rules, the weight must be rounded down to the nearest
ounce. To replace the existing record............more
Biking on the Michelson Trail
At the June SSG we will talk about
bicycle and helmet fit and then go for a ride on the beautiful Mickelson Trail.
We will bike 10.5 miles to the Mountain Trailhead, going past Crazy Horse
Memorial. Riders have the option to turn around sooner or go farther.
Participants should bring water and snacks, as well as sunscreen and clothing
appropriate for the weather. Bicycle helmets are strongly encouraged. The trail
surface is primarily crushed limestone and gravel. Thin-tired road bikes are not
recommended.
My First Hunting Trip or Hunting 101 by Vicki Rath
My husband has hunted ducks, geese and pheasants. All three of my children (even my daughter) have taken hunter safety education. Me? I always thought hunting was for someone else, until March 2005........more.
Upcoming OWSD Events
| June 11, 2005 | Second Saturday Gathering:East River,Bird Watching with Rosemary Draeger and Bob Rogers, 8:00a.m. Wessington Springs City Park |
| June 12, 2005 | SSG West River, Biking on the Michelson Trail, Hill City |
| July 8, 9, 10 2005 | OWSD Missouri River kayak trip Chad Cadwell, Missiouri River Expeditions, (605) 360-2646 |
| July 16, 2005 | Dutch Oven Gathering (DOG) at the Big Sioux Rec. Area, Brandon S.D. |
| September 16-18, 2005 | Becoming an Outdoors Women (BOW) |
Outdoor Activities Next Door
Check out the activities that our neighboring states have to offer. more