Nice article on antler hunting

Something else to look for when out in the outdoors. And maybe make a bit money too.
http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/bill_monroe/index.ssf/2012/01/post_23.html

Reality Show Update

Progress has slowed but not stopped. We aren't filming right now, but I am working on a trailer. Most of the trailer is done except a few alterations. Also some exciting news is Apple Creek is going to be doing the music for the show and the trailer. I am very excited about this and the project in general. Thank you Johnsons! I will have more updates as we make progress. Also keep checking I am planning a contest......

Morel Mushroom Research Project

Blonde Morel  

This Spring I will start a 5 -10 year study on Morels. Many have questions as I do. Questions such as why do they grow in disturbed areas?  Does it make a difference what time of the year {spring, summer, fall} the ground is disturbed?  How does the weather affect the spawn of the mushrooms? As well as other questions.
 I will be documenting my research in full detail along with pictures. If you have other questions please leave them on the blog and I will write them down in my journal and add them to the research project. At the end of this I plan to publish my findings for people like me who want to know more about these mushrooms.

Golden Mantle

This Mantle posed for me near Mt. St. Helens.

Status Update

Well the weather won out. The reality show is on hold for now, perhaps until spring. I will work on a trailer for all to see what we are doing. In the mean time I will start posting "tracks" again.

Reality Reprieve

It is possible we maybe back in action tomorrow and Friday. If not we will be down for a short while. The good news is I think we have enough video to do a trailer.

Update

Well looks like we are shut down for the time being. Maybe for the season.

Reality show progress

Today was cold and windy. The weather is becoming a problem. Storm warnings may shut us down. Progress is slow. We will do what we can....

Reality show progress!

Today was a good day. We shot some great film. The weather cooperated with us. It was just cold. We hope our good fortunes continues tomorrow. Stay tuned.....

Reality show progress

Well progress is slow but we are making progress. But now we are up against the weather. It is a race to finish before the weather comes in and shuts us down.....

Murphy's law

Well been a cold start to our film project. Then the microphone Israel missing. That is a key part we really need. And we were skunked today found nothing. Hopefully the rest off the week gets better. We will try again tomorrow.

Reality show update.

We are going to be filming this week weather permitting.We  will be out in the desert of central Ore. I will have sporadic posts throughout the week. Stay tuned.

Status Update

Well here it is. I am now the LaGrande Or Whites Electronic dealer. Gold, Beach, Coin, and Underwater detectors. I also have access to detector accessories. If you are interested you can contact me or check the website :http://whiteselectronics.com/  and click the dealer locator. It may not be up yet but check back. It will be up soon.

Oregon Trail History

We found interesting things along the Oregon Trail.Old Cabin that was built with square nails

An old foundation?

Old growth cut the old way.

Mysterious rock wall.

Status Update

Some exciting news coming soon! Should be an announcement early next week. Stay tuned......

Tracks

This is a Bobcat track. It stepped into a Cougar track. This Bobcat track is about the size of a house cat. The Cougar track even though it has melted some it is a good size cat. It is also going in the opposite direction of the Bobcat.

Coyote tracks.

These are very fresh coyote tracks. You can tell by the way the track melted. They are well formed and haven't melted. He left a perfect mold.

The three marks? He must have pushed the snow with his nose. Perhaps he was sniffing for a snack.

Who's Tracks?

These are easy to identify. Most of the time you can even see the squirrel near by. He will probably chirp at you.Also nearby you can find a stump or even a downed log and it will have pine cone pieces all over it. Of course this is their feeding area. They eat pine nuts.

Black squirrel tracks.

Animal Tracks

Do you know how to track animals? Which way are they going? What are they? I will be posting some pictures that will help to see what who and which direction they are going.

Fresh Elk Tracks