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Southeast Ohio’s deer population is experiencing a serious epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) outbreak, forcing wildlife managers to consider adjusting hunting regulations before the state’s rifle season opens.EHD is a virus transmitted by biting flies such as no-see-ums. Deer killed by the disease are typically found near water after experiencing high fever and dehydration.Historically, the virus has been found in parts of the Southeast U.S., where whitetails typically have antibodies that limit the severity of EHD outbreaks. However, according to the Cornell Wildlife Health Lab, “in recent years, this virus has been moving northward, potentially due to impacts of climate change.”…

Armed Citizen® Today A heavily tattooed man from Evansville, Ind., is in custody after brandishing an AR-15, causing a local man to open fire with his own defensive arm, according to police. The 37-year-old felon, who is pictured in booking photos with tattoos across his head, neck and chest, allegedly began an argument with two victims. The man went into his home, retrieved an AR-15, then returned to the scene of the argument. According to police, the sight of the AR-15 prompted one of the victims to open fire, and a shootout ensued, with witnesses stating that “20 shots” had…

00:00:01 Speaker 1: Welcome to Backwoods University, a place where we focus on wildlife, wild places and the people who dedicate their lives to conserving both. Big shout out to Onyx Hunt for their support of this podcast. I’m your host, Lake Pickle. On this episode, we’re going to start piecing together and understanding where grizzly bears fit into the modern landscape and get into some subjects of controversy, like their current placement on the endangered Species list. But we’re going to start all of this off by hearing a conversation with one of the most interesting human beings I…

Gun: Flintlock BlunderbussManufacturer: John ProbinCaliber: .675Manufactured: c. 1780Condition: NRA Fine (Antique Gun Standards)Value: $4,250 The blunderbuss, with its risible name and bell-mouthed barrel, is, not uncommonly, regarded as a sidebar in firearm history. This is a mistake. These purpose-built defensive shotguns, within their limitations, were deadly, efficient and widely employed by civilians, the military and law enforcement. The origin of the name “blunderbuss” likely arises from a corruption of the Dutch word donderbus (thunder box), the firearm itself likely premiering in Holland or Germany in the late 1500s. The purpose of the gun’s gaping maw is often misinterpreted as allowing…

Today’s graphic: Non-Hispanic White Population in Each US Congressional District. (Graphic courtesy of Reddit.) The thumbnail below is click-expandable.       — Please send your graphics or graphics links to JWR. (Either via e-mail or via our Contact form.) Any graphics that you send must either be your own creation or uncopyrighted. Read the full article here

00:00:10 Speaker 1: From Meat Eaters World News headquarters in Bozeman, Montana. This is Cow’s Week in Review with Ryan cow Calahan. Here’s cal Over. In Connecticut, East Hartford Animal Control fielded a complaint this week about two squirrels who were discovered painted head to toe, one in red paint, the other in blue. Has the partisan divide in this country gotten so bad that it spread even to our bushy tailed brethren. The department put out a notice calling for any info that could lead to the perpetrator in the case, but so far they have no leads. Although…

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The following recipe for Sweet Potato Chowder is from SurvivalBlog reader R.S.. Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 sweet onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon ground sage ¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg ½ cup chopped carrots 3 cups chopped sweet potato, about 1 inch in size 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock ⅓ cup cream (or substitute half-and-half or coconut cream) 2 cups chopped tuscan kale 4 ounces pancetta, diced, for topping 3 tablespoons roasted salted pepitas, for topping Directions Heat a large pot over medium-low heat and add the pancetta. Cook, stirring…