In the event that the weekend wasn’t quite long enough for you, here’s to hoping that your favorite dispatch from the outdoor world can give you 5-or-so minutes to prep yourself for yet another week.
So, without further adieu, let’s grab that coffee or whiskey (no judgement) and get caught up on the outdoor news and views from the past few days.
Here's what's worth reading about today:
Desperate times - Ohio considers slashing tags in EHD-ridden counties 🔪
Sunday’s coming - Connecticut hunters prepare for the start of Sunday hunting 🗓️
Cuts like a knife - Tennessee’s funding shortfall may affect outdoor programs 📉
Quail hunters rejoice - It should be a great season in California 🪶
What do you do, hotshot? - This is a situation you don’t want to be in 🐻
DESPERATE TIMES → DESPERATE MEASURES
OHIO DNR CONSIDERS SLASHING DEER TAGS AS EHD OUTBREAK DEVASTATES HERDS
Ohio’s white-tailed deer population is under siege from a severe outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD), a deadly virus transmitted by biting midges. Described as one of the worst outbreaks in recent memory, southeast Ohio counties such as Athens, Meigs, and Washington counties are reeling, with reports of thousands of dead deer and fears of a potential collapse in local herds. As the Ohio Division of Natural Resources scrambles to respond, hunters, residents, and wildlife officials are urging drastic measures to save the remaining deer, including possible intervention by Gov. Mike DeWine.
EHD, a viral disease that causes fever, internal bleeding, swelling, and disorientation in deer, has been ravaging Ohio since late July. Fueled by drought and warm weather, the outbreak has led to nearly 7,000 reported deer deaths across 28 counties as of last week, with 73% concentrated in southeast Ohio. Locals describe scenes of devastation, with one social media post likening the smell in affected areas to a "morgue" due to widespread carcasses…
QUICK HITS // FROM AROUND THE WEB
Hunting on Sundays in Connecticut will soon be legal under new law: Hunters in Connecticut will have more opportunities on the weekends to take part in the pastime as hunting on Sundays on private property will be legal for the first time after a new state law takes effect Oct. 1. Read the full story.
Tennessee’s funding shortfall may cut wildlife and outdoor services: Leaders of the TWRA testified last week at the state capitol, asking legislators to develop a more permanent funding solution as the agency faces a potential $12 million deficit. Read the full story.
It's almost pheasant hunting season in South Dakota. Here's what to know before it starts: In 2025, the state's traditional pheasant hunting season begins Oct. 18 and ends Jan. 31. There are also two earlier opportunities for certain hunters: a youth-only season from Sept. 27 to Oct. 5 and a resident-only season from Oct. 11 to Oct. 13. Read the full story.
CDFW Anticipates Another Good Season for Quail and Chukar Hunting in California: California has three native species of quail – mountain, California, and Gambel’s quail. At least one quail species can be found in every part of the state, offering close-to-home hunting opportunities for Californians no matter where they live. Read the full story.
Archers return to Pittsburgh parks to help manage deer overpopulation: After what the city calls two "successful" seasons, the Deer Management Program is returning to more parks this year. The program, which is a partnership between the city and the United States Department of Agriculture, helps manage the overpopulation of white-tailed deer in Pittsburgh's parks. Read the full story.
VIDEO // SOME THINGS JUST HAVE TO BE SEEN
😮 There’s one thing I can say with confidence that I definitely underestimate and that is how I would react in this kind of situation. I’m not sure if anyone is every really ready for that.
It just happens so fast…
MONDAY MEME // TOO OFTEN THESE DAYS
WANDERINGS // A SFW GLIMPSE OF OUR BROWSER HISTORY
Now, I’m not saying that you would. But I am saying that if you could cheat at an official rock skipping competition, here’s how you would do it. When it comes to choosing a watering hole, I have always preferred what many would refer to as dive bars. They’re not owned by some big conglomerate, you know the bartender has a personality and the beer is almost always ice cold and not overpriced. Which got me to thinking, just where in the world did we come up with such a descriptive term as dive bar? When we think of neanderthals and more specifically, what they sounded like, we often hear a bunch of grunts, growls and even a few Encino Man-infused calls of the wild. Apparently, they were much more than that though. I’ve never really liked flying much and I wasn’t even around to experience the air travel heyday of the 1970s, especially when it came to on-board dining. Well, as we well know, that didn’t last long and today we find ourselves stuck in the ultimate descent of airline dining.
EYE CANDY // PICTURES > WORDS
Heck of a Monday.
📸 : @portra_papi
Oh, and one more thing…
