Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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On Thursday, Nov. 11, the Rockets traveled to the Devils Lake Sports Center to compete against the Benson County Wildcats in the third and fourth place bracket of the Region 4 Volleyball Tournament. The Rockets defeated the Wildcats 3-2 in the regular season back on Sept. 28. This regional matchup ended completely opposite. The Rockets didn't have their best match against the Wildcats. The first set started off slow, with the Rockets losing to the Wildcats 25-18. The Rockets came back in the sec...
I’ve often wondered if I could give up hunting and just fish, or give up fishing and just hunt. I’m most often struck with that thought as I sit peacefully in my deer stand up from a small lake, and listen to the last anglers of the season drop their boats off the launch at first light for the aggressive autumn trout that occupy the chilly waters. Ever a victim of FOMO, or the fear of missing out, I find myself caught in the internal debate of which is better, which would I do if I had to choose...
Outdoor notes: *Go to the N.D. Game and Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov) for information regarding North Dakota’s new electronic posting regulations and assistance. *Check area U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge hunting regulations for potential late season upland game hunting opportunities. *Nov. 26: Muzzleloader deer season opens. *Nov. 29: Dove season closes. *Dec. 1: N.D. Game and Fish Dept. public advisory meetings, Leeds Community Center, 7 p.m. *Dec. 2: N.D. Game a...
My neighbor taught me another new word. Locavore. I wasn’t sure if it was in Websters, or if it was slang. But, the meaning hit home. There’s a growing interest in fishing, hunting or even planting food on your own. Securing it “locally.” Maybe it was grown in your own garden, or you shot the duck or grouse just down the road. The unique aspect of the English language is, at times, you make the word fit the situation. I’ve dined on an array of wild game, from delicacies like lemon-pep...
Lend a helping hand to family members and friends serving as Alzheimer’s caregivers. Here are 8 Ways to Support an Alzheimer’s Caregiver: 1. Educate yourself about Alzheimer’s disease. The more you know, the easier it will be to find ways to help. 2. Build a Care Team. Organize family and friends who want to help with caregiving. Coordinate helpers and share tasks with a care team calendar. 3. Give Caregivers a Break. Make a standing appointment to spend time with the person living with dementia, and to give the caregiver an opportunity to re...
I decided to slip out of work early Friday and hunt the opener. I knew that there would be a fair number of hunters who had the same idea, but I thought the little tract of PLOTS where I had hunted last year would be unoccupied, boy was I wrong. When I arrived, I was met with three trucks at the entrance and another on the backside. I rolled down my window, told them I'd head elsewhere and wished them luck. I was disappointed that "my spot" was not the hidden gem I thought it was but I moved on...
While referred to in some crowds as "desperation weekend," the final three-day stretch of the North Dakota firearms deer season can often be the very best as changing environmental conditions, increased rut activity and decreased pressure on the landscape can align to provide some excellent hunting. Don't give up hope or fall into that dejected mindset just yet, as some ideal conditions are setting up for the season finale. Full Moon, Fine Forecast With the November full moon falling on Fri....
