Not all Turkeys are the Same!

In this article it explains how west coast turkeys are very different then the Rio grandes turkeys found in the eastern states. The Rio Grandes typically tend to be way more aggressive and will attack decoys while western turkeys are the opposite sometimes.

To learn more on how to deteremine what type of turkey you are dealing with or how to call to those certain turkeys CLICK HERE

A Lasting Memory that he couldn't even See!

Blind teen bags big bird in first turkey hunt

I was reading the Kansas City Star today and stumbled upon this article about how a blind teenager was able to shoot his first Turkey ! AMAZING AND AWESOME!

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Turkey Hunting Call Implementation at its Best!!

This video can be very helpful for beginners!

TURKEY SEASON IS ALMOST HERE!

Turkey season is approaching fast here in Missouri!

The Season dates are below

Youth Season: April 10-April 11
Regular Season: April 19-May 9

Spring Turkey Outlook
Blame it on the weather if turkeys, especially younger ones, are harder to find this spring. For a third year in a row, the number of poults is low with 1.2 poults per hen counted. The good news is that the poult count was up in much of southern Missouri, but too much rain in the north diminished the rebound there. Several years of difficult weather account for much of the decline. But Im still positive I will bag my birds this year. Hope you are too! To learn more click below!


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Prison Healthcare can and will be Improved!

Throughout my research of telemedicine, I found many articles incorporating telemedicine care with prison healthcare. This article really coves the broad scheme of the topic and provides a lot of interesting things.

Katherine Mangan, author of the article, expands the topic of accessibility by incorporating prison healthcare rather than just public and private healthcare. She expands on how the new type of video conferencing equipment allows physicians to provide certain medical treatment to inmates in three state prisons in thirty-two specialties, including dermatology and psychiatry.

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TeleKidcare? Whats That? Check it out!

Wow check this out! This article explains about how telemedicine can improve healthcare in schools.

The article explains TeleKidcare, a project created by Kansas University Medical Center dealing with telemedicine in schools that can improve the health care of students. TeleKidcare uses computers and televisions incorporated with a digital otoscope and an electronic stethoscope to improve students’ health care in many ways.

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Telemedicine Overseas!

After browsing the web for more information on Telemedicine, I found this awesome article how telemedicine is helping many people overseas!

The article explains how the medical centers in Lebanon are using video long-range wireless technology that allows the clinics to link their patients to a hospital in southern Lebanon, which in turn allows physicians from both hospitals to help the patients in many ways.
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Telemedicine Landed on the Moon!

While looking for interesting articles involving telemedicine care, I stumbled upon this article explaining how organizations like NASA are using telemedicine quite often. Check it out!

This article actually states that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration keep their astronauts healthy by using types of telemedicine. They use telemedicine equipment to monitor the astronauts’ heart rates and other vital health care checks while the astronauts are in space.


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Telemedicine Care can Save Infant Babies!

Published in the well known and prestigious Pediatrics journal, this articles exemplifies the highlights of telemedicine medical care with infants.

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Telemedicine in Ecuador!

So I was trying to find information on telemedicine's input into society and how it can make a tremendous impact. Then I found this article.

I could not link the article since it was from a database.


“Taking Surgical Services to Rural Ecuador: In an Effort to Provide Complex Care that is Difficult to Access from the Underfunded Rural Hospitals, a Mobile Surgery Team in Ecuador is Using the Internet to Coordinate Care with Local Primary-Care Providers and Bring Surgical Services to Remote Communities.”

Heck Yeah You can Afford IT!

When I was looking up information on Telemedicine, I found this really neat article on The American Telemedicine Association.

The American Telemedicine Association, which provides educational seminars and study classes to different health care centers and medical schools all over the United States for the past fourteen years, wrote this article in order to inform people on the benefits of telemedicine.


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Adaptive Hunting

Check this out! I found this really cool video on youtube about how people with disabilities hunt.

Wow that is Afforadable!!

Tired of thinking Telemedicine is too expensive? Yeah so am I. It is not too expensive. It can actually save money. To learn more check out Richard Wooton's article about it!

Richard Wooton’s main focus for this article is to inform and show people how cost friendly telemedicine in general can be.

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Telemedicine.....Medicare.....Yeah Right!

Telemedicine actually is very afforadable and cost efficient. While searching for some information on my topic I found a great article.

This article is unique because it gives two different viewpoints revolving around the matter of the cost of telemedicine. However, after reviewing the article more deeply, I will use the article’s negative view on the prices of telemedicine.

The negative side presents that many insures, including Medicare, only reimburses physicians for health care that is delivered face-to-face with the exception of two services. I will then expand on those two services throughout my paper. But for now Check out the article for more information on telemedicine and its equipment involved!

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Can It really save $?!

Can telemedicine really save us all lots of $ If you do not know exactly what telemedicine is. It is the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another through electronic communications.
As I was researching information for my new topic Telemedicine, I stumbled upon this great government document with some good information on an argument I could use against my thesis. The article/document talks about how much telemedicine and telemedicine equipment really costs. Check it out!





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Do we really need Facebook?

This article gives my thesis much support with basic information about the creation and audience profile of each social network. Check it out!

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This article is brief summary of basic facts about some of the most common social networks used presently. The article explains the different features of each network including relevant background information. The article is mostly an informative piece to educate people involved in the advertising business on which social networks reach whom.

Deer hunting History in North America

Deer hunting history in North America dates back to when man first had and made weapons to hunt them.

Deer Hunting - A Necessity For Survival
Besides the food value whitetail deer offered early hunters many items were needed for survival. Early deer hunters used deer hides for many different things including moccasins, skirts, dresses, leggings, robes, mittens, headwear, blankets, pouches, storage bags, shield covers, arm guards, archery quivers, straps, harnesses, and many other important objects came from deer hunting. “We also know that early deer hunters were trophy deer hunters. Paintings of Indians archery hunting show them shooting arrows at deer with antlers.” Pride was very much of deer hunting back then just as it is now. Early deer hunters hunting land was vast and immense. The hunting equipment they used back in the day differs vastly from the high tech archery equipment available now. It took much more effort to harvest a deer back than in today’s world. They had to be very smart in their attempts. From making their own ground blinds, to using methods like stalking them on horseback, early deer hunters had a totally different hunting perspective then hunters today. They also used the unpopular method of baiting very much.
Last Few Hundred Years
“Some history experts believe that the whitetail deer went through several population stages in the past 500 years due to the hunting of them.

First Deer Hunting Period
The first historical period went up to about 1800. Massive deer hunting harvest occurred primarily at the hands of Indians during their trading with European settlers. They traded deer for things like metal wares, alcohol, textiles, guns, and promises.”

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This is Pretty Neat!

Check out this video, it is pretty cool and interesting !

South Dakota Is Taking Care of its Disabled Hunters

DISABLED HUNTING ACCESS AREAS

South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks has purchased various land tracts called Game Production Areas (GPA’s) across the state that are open to public access for hunting or wildlife viewing. Special restrictions for vehicle access are posted at the entrances to these areas. The department also has four GPA’s that have been designed, modified and signed as areas providing exemptions to vehicle access for individuals qualifying as "hunters or outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities." The following are the designated areas:


These areas let disabled hunters enjoy the areas scenic beauty and seek deer, pheasants, grouse, waterfowl, and coyotes.


The four designated disabled access areas will permit access with all-terrain vehicles (ATV) or other vehicles on special designated roads and trails for those individuals with a disabled hunter permit. Due to the safety concerns for those with disabilities, as well as other hunters, the potential for fire danger and the need to maintain wildlife habitat, vehicles will not be allowed to travel off of these trails, except for the direct trail line to retrieve downed game. Any passengers in or on the disabled permit holders vehicle must be non-hunters, and all firearms must be fully cased and unloaded while the vehicle is in motion or transit. The access vehicle must come to a complete stop with the motor turned off while aiming, firing, or shooting a weapon.


The department also has a special unit for the West River firearms deer season (Unit 358D - Stanley County in central South Dakota) for those persons confined to a wheelchair. This hunt takes place on a specified weekend in November. GFP will allow successful applicants to hunt as instructed with volunteers from established blinds in a forested area below the Oahe Dam.

XTREME JAKES!! YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN THE OUTDOORS

Xtreme Jakes is an organization that can keep kids out of trouble and actually provide something educational and fun for them. They even offer programs for people with disabilities to experience the outdoors as well.

“The NWTF’s newest program, Xtreme JAKES (ages 13-17), provides opportunities and challenges more in line with older JAKES abilities and experiences. JAKES which stands for Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship is dedicated to informing, educating and involving youth in wildlife conservation and the wise stewardship of our natural resources.

They also learn to be responsible outdoorsmen and women through fishing, camping and hunting seminars taught by legends in the field. They learn to identify plants and animals, as well as how to effectively call in those elusive toms.

The NWTF has a great opportunity to teach youth the value of our natural resources and the importance of conservation. These children will grow up knowing hunting plays a key role in wildlife management, and the dollars they spend to hunt go right back into the state and federal conservation efforts.

Hundreds of JAKES events are held across the nation each year and reach thousands of kids. The national event is held annually at the Wild Turkey Center, home to the NWTF.

Youth from most states, plus several essay contest winners, earn the trip to South Carolina to meet some of the biggest names in the turkey hunting industry, who share their experience and wisdom with the children. These events are an important aspect of the NWTF’s outreach programs. But, most importantly, they provide an opportunity to help build tight family bonds and memories that will last a lifetime”

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Hunting is Murder!

Some people believe Hunting is in general murder or unethical killing of harmless animals. I am not one to say some types of so called hunting can be inhumane or unethical. But I stand firm in believing that Hunting does in turn help our society.

These two arguments state both sides sufficiently

"Hunting opponents also find hunting unethical on a number of grounds. From a pure animal rights standpoint, killing any animal for food is morally objectionable, whether that animal is a deer, a cow or a chicken. Many find hunting to be unethical because the killing is recreational. Also, many argue that human/deer conflicts are not the fault of the deer, but are the fault of humans who take habitat from the deer. Some hunting opponents also believe that modern technology has erased any chance of fairness in hunting."

"Regarding ethics, hunting proponents argue that killing a deer for food cannot be worse than killing a cow or a chicken. Furthermore, unlike the cow or the chicken, the deer lived a free and wild life before being killed and had a chance to escape. Hunters also argue that killing a number of deer benefits the ecosystem as a whole. Some hunters also oppose certain practices they consider unethical, such as baiting, canned hunting, trophy hunting, and hunting of stocked animals. "


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Most Common Reasons for Hunting Accidents

Many People Believe Hunting is Unsafe. Hunting is not unsafe but when people are not being responsible and start becoming foolish is when accidents tend to occur.
Frequent Causes of Hunting Accidents
Even though every incident is unique, there are some common causes of accidents that should be identified.
1. Failure to Properly Identify a Target. There is an extremely exciting moment during hunting when you first see some movement in the distance. You think to yourself 'this is it!' Unfortunately some folks get over-excited and start shooting before they recognize what exactly they are shooting at. Sometimes a rustle in the woods is actually a fellow hunter who has chosen not to wear the blaze orange hunting gear. Remember, as stated above, that there are 20 million annual hunters out there all tracking the same kind of animal for each season.
2. Shooters Swinging on Game. Especially pertinent for bird hunting, swinging on game is when a hunter uses an arc pattern combined with spreadshot in order to shoot over a wide area. Sometimes the arc can get too big and encompass fellow hunters (this is especially true when shooting at game on or near the ground).
3. Negligent or Careless Handling of Firearms. Firearms require constant care and attention. Sometimes hunters get too 'relaxed' with their weapon and begin either waving it around or simply not maintaining a proper eye on where it is pointed. Accidents, in the truest sense of the term, occur when guns are not attended to properly.
4. The Victim is Out of Sight of the Shooter. the forest is thick, no doubt about it. Despite proper preparation and caution, incidental shootings happen. Spreadshot weapons increase the odds of getting caught in the line of fire.

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Wheelin Hunters

This clip is a news report on a local Department of Conservation holding and annual Disability accommodation hunt for anyone with a disability who would like to hunt turkey or deer.

Rules and Regulations In Missouri for Disability Hunts

According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, anyone with a disability can use proper adaptive equipment to hunt and fish. But before they do, they are required to fill out Missouri Department of Conservation Hunting Method Exemption Physician's Statement of Eligibility. The form for this examination is linked below if you would like to see in further detail.
The disabilities range from simply being allowed to use a crossbow during Archery season due to shoulder surgery and not having enough strength to pull back a bow all the way to paraplegics using tongue sensors to fire weapons during firearms season. Any and every type of disability is accommodated for in Missouri as long as the equipment and the person’s disability condition is accounted for and signed off by the physician and a Missouri Department of Conservation Representative.




Click here to see the whole Form for Missouri HERE

All terrain Wheelchairs

These new all terrain wheelchairs are changing the world of hunting today. People who are forced to use a wheelchair 24/7 now will have no more limitations no matter what terrain they face. These new wheel chairs are able to go through mud, low streams, and over rocks. Below is youtube video that shows how these new machines work!

More than a Sport

“For many people with disabilities, the opportunity to either become involved in hunting or remain involved is one that is not only recreational, it is one that builds bonds between friends and allows for contact with the natural environment. To many people with disabilities, hunting is much more than just a sport.”
I can truly attest to this quote because I know my father and I would not be as close as we are today if we did not hunt. My father and I have gone on several hunting and fishing trips throughout the years. The long road trips and time spent in the lodges or in the field, are times that I will treasure till I die. My father and I have had some of our best discussions and bonding through hunting or just sitting out and casting a line in or two at the lake.


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Disabled hunters not forgotten in Arkansas!

This December in Arkansas, 9 people with disabilites got a chance to harvest a deer. The article starts below but is cont. if you click on the link
http://www.examiner.com/x-8088-National-Hunting-Examiner~y2010m1d7-Disabled-hunters-not-forgotten-in-Arkansas


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"In December, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Enforcement District A-2 in western Arkansas held their annual special disability deer hunt on a private ranch in Franklin County. Nine disabled hunters participated in the two-day hunt. All nine of the hunters harvested a deer.

Hunters were paired with guides and treated with a breakfast and a short briefing on gun safety. Each hunter also was given a camouflage hunting coat, hand-held radio, knife and flashlight set, hat, special addition National Wild Turkey Federation numbered box turkey call and a bag full of goodies from the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center."

“Limitations only go so far”--Robert M. Hensel

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“Limitations only go so far”
-- Robert M. Hensel- link to quote http://www.betterworld.net/quotes/disabilities-quotes.htm


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This quote says it all in only a few words. Limitations are just like rules, they are meant to be broken and passed. With all the new technology in today’s world, any disabled person can usually still have the chance to do most anything he/she wants to do including enjoying the outdoors. There are many new adaptive products and equipment that can help any outdoorsman keep on enjoying the outdoors. Here is one of latest examples below

HQ 100 Model (High Quad) is designed for use by people with no arm or hand use. They are able to fire a weapon with a simple bite of their teeth. There are sensors in mouthpiece, that when bitten down on hard enough, will go off and then pull the trigger on the weapon.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqHhte5TDMY

Narrative-Tell Why I am interested in my Blog

Above is a picture of a man in a wheelchair shooting a rifle with ease thanks to a tripod gun mount made specially and uniquely to fit his wheelchair.


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I already covered the basic reasons for choosing the topic of helping people with disabilities or illnesses have a chance to hunt but I will cover them again and expand.

I chose to do my blog on hunting and helping people with disabilities to have a chance to hunt because one of my passions is the outdoors. I love to hunt all year round while enjoying the many perks to the sport. I thought maybe one day, that is if I ever have enough money, that I would like to own and manage a hunting ranch for all types of hunting including upland birds, waterfowl, and deer. My dream is to have this ranch be part of “Make a Wish Foundation” or something of that nature. I want my ranch to have accessible hunting to people with disabilities. From wheelchair accessible deer blinds to wheelchair accessible paths in fields in order bird hunt. I believe they deserve a chance to experience the same thrill and enjoyment from hunting that I get.
There are already a few types of these organizations up and running today. Some outdoor TV networks have shows that broadcast people with impairing illnesses or disabilities getting a chance of a lifetime to hunt and bag animal that never would have been possible without the money and special equipment of these organizations. I find these groups honorable and very appealing. I would love to work for or own one someday.

Poet Tonight

I went to the extra credit poet tongiht that Professor Gallaher reccomended. Ill admit it was different from my usual routine. But I actually enjnoyed it, I have never sat and listened to poetry like that. I was confused alot haha but It was cool to see a different side of writing that I have never experienced.

I thought Alex Lemon was very interesteing and insightful. The way he described things grabbed everyone in the audience and forced them to imagine the things he was describing. His lastest book Happy embraced and covered all the struggles and hardships he went through with his Brain illnesses.

I think his experiences and success can relate to my blog especially dealing with his brain illness. He was able to keep a journal during his whole illness and show people the dark and depressed feelings such an illnesss can make you come eye to eye with. He definately is lucky to be alive. His attitude towards his whole career and his books was sort of unique, it was different but I am glad I went.

Cool STory about lending a helping hand to someone who had a dream

I found this really neat article with pictures and a detailed story about Matt Pattison. Matt was diagnosed with cancer and had always had the dream of hunting and bagging a moose. This organization made it possible ...


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Starting It Out

I chose to do my blog on hunting and helping people with disabilites have a chance to hunt because one of my passions is the outdoors. I love to hunt all year round while enjoying the many perks to the sport. I thought maybe one day, that is if I ever have enough money, that I would like to own and manage a hunting ranch for all types of hunting including upland birds, waterfowl, and deer. My dream is to have this ranch be part of Make a Wish Foundation or something of that nature. I want my ranch to have accessible hunting to people with disabilities. From wheelchair accesible deer blinds to wheelchair accesible paths in fields in order bird hunt. I believe they deserve a chance to experience the same thrill and enjoyment from hunting that I get.