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" October 2005

From the President

Change -can you feel it in the air and on the winds? Change is defined as to make or become different, alter; to take, put, or use in place of another; to give and receive, exchange, switch. What is it about change that makes us wince, and think negative thoughts immediately? Is it the weather? We know that fall is here and the weather this week is looking like it is going to change quickly. more

Comments from the “New” Editor
Linda Harris

The Outdoor Women of South Dakota (OWSD) newsletter is still in transition. First, it changed from a printed format that was mailed to members to an electronic version found on our website at www.OWSD.org. Charon Geigle served as the newsletter editor for the past two years and coordinated the media conversion with our webmaster, Judy Austad. Charon has now stepped down as OWSD secretary and newsletter editor. On behalf of the OWSD Board of Directors, I would like to thank Charon for all her efforts. She devoted a lot of time to the newsletter and strived to make it a worthwhile benefit of membership. It has been a quality endeavor.

This is your newsletter. We request and appreciate your feedback. Please tell us what you like, don’t like, and would like to see included. E-mail us at http://www.owsdnews@hills.net/.

March of the Penguins
Linda Harris

My husband and I recently went to the movie, "March of the Penguins." All I knew about the film was based on a newspaper review:

It is unlikely that anyone reading this will travel to Antarctica. If you would like to experience part of this continent through film and have an interest in the drama of animal survival, then I recommend this movie. It’s an amazing story and beautifully filmed.

Fall Colors
Linda Harris

Autumn is here, visually announced by the changing leaves. Several factors including environmental conditions and plant genetics influence fall colors.

OWSD convention to be held in Mitchell April 7,8,9, 2006

A block of rooms have been reserved at the Holiday Inn in Mitchell with a special discount price for this event. Call and make your reservations now as you will not want to miss this convention. Class offerings may include pistol shooting, shotgunning, muzzleloading, dog training, game preservation, hands on nature crafts, repair and maintenance of fishing equipment, photo preservation for those outdoor photos, and many more!! Along with the annual membership meeting and election of officers, there will be the live and silent auction of many great donated items to assist with supporting OWSD.
 

Nontoxic Shot Required For Small Game on Most Public Lands
From the Game, Fish & Parks Email Newsletter, September 19, 2005

PIERRE, S.D. - Hunters taking the field for South Dakota's small game seasons are reminded that the use of nontoxic shot for small game hunting is required on most public lands.more
 

Donating Wild Game Feeds the Hungry
From the Game, Fish & Parks Email Newsletter, September 19, 2005

PIERRE, S.D. -- South Dakota sportsmen and women can help those who are hungry by sharing their wild game via the Sportsmen Against Hunger Program.

For centuries, wildlife has fed many people, and today it can still help feed South Dakota's hungry," said Game, Fish and Parks Assistant Director of Wildlife Emmett Keyser. "The Sportsmen Against Hunger Program allows hunters to share their success with those who are less fortunate." more
 

Record 534 Bicyclists Attend Eighth Annual Mickelson Trail Trek
From the Game, Fish & Parks Email Newsletter, September 19, 2005

LEAD, S.D. - A record 534 registered bicyclists rode he Mickelson Trail in the Black Hills this past weekend as part of the annual Mickelson Trail Trek, breaking last year's record attendance by more than 100 people.

"The word is getting out about this unique 109-mile three-day ride," said Shannon Percy, Mickelson Trail Park Manager. more

Check out the recipe page of our website. Many new recipes have been added this summer.