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By Steve Shoot in excess of 15 inches in C-O Outdoor Writer length. Plus, 21 percent were [email protected] larger than 21 inches. That is The Fisheries Division outstanding news for local of the Missouri Department bass anglers. of Conservation (MDC) Plus, this June will mark publishes an interesting the fourth consecutive year softcover booklet entitled: the MDA has stocked hybrid “Fishing Prospects At striped bass (wipers). The Selected Missouri Lakes and stocking rate each year for Streams.” this had fighting bruiser is The 2017 version of this 100 fish per acre, or 9,000 publication showed area wipers every 12 months. The lakes that could produce hybrid striped bass stocking some quality strings of fish program also continues for area anglers, so I thought another two years after this I would pass along some of season. the high points. The wipers are being placed to battle an ongoing Caldwell County - One of Photo courtesy Northland News the best fishing surprises this overpopulation of shad in and for the next couple of the lake, which has led to years may be the Hamilton the bluegill and crappie the channel cat population if Smithville Lake totals installed throughout the lake, City Reservoir, located just populations being stunted. looking quite good and quite 7,190 acres. According to adding great fishing habitat west of the community on There is a 20-inch a few catfish in the 18-22- Fishing Prospects, stable to for anglers to check out with Business 36. According minimum length before inch range are expected to be high waters the last couple of their favorite baits. to Matt Engel, fisheries the wipers can be kept and taken in 2017. years have really been a boon Black crappie numbers biologist for the MDC out of Engel said there will be Clinton County - regarding the reproduction of are very high, but only 8 St. Joseph, the 90-acre lake some of those caught this Although Smithville Lake is all species. percent of the black crappie has an abundance of good- year, especially this fall after located in Clay and Clinton Electrofishing surveys surveyed made the minimum sized largemouth bass. they’ve had another year of Counties, the fishing here revealed an excellent 42 9-inch keeper length. White The surveys showed a growth. promises to be pretty good percent of the bass recorded crappies, however, are a whopping 55 percent of For those who like to chase for those of you who like were over 15 inches in different story. Survey data the bass examined were those popular whiskered fish, to focus on crappies or length. Plus, new brush piles showed 44 percent of the largemouth bass. and hinge cut trees have been white crappies measured Firearms Sales • Service Find your way to Training • Concealed Carry JAMES COUNTRY Classes MERCANTILE Jim & Sharon Thomas FLINT • PERCUSSION • CAPLOCK • INLINE • BLACK POWDER M-T 10am - 6pm • W 10am - 8pm Rifles - Supplies Accessories Th-F 10am - 6pm • Sat. 10am - 4pm CLOTHING Military Civilian 701 N. Country Ave. Mountainman Kearney, MO 64060 Civil War 816-903-0999 Cowboy Action Footwear www.thearmoryonline.com Patterns

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surpassed the 9-inch minimum There are lots of largemouth bass DeKalb County - Pony Express 2016 by local anglers. keeper length. in the lake and while many are 12- looks to continue have very good Bluegill and black crappie The walleyes that were measured 15 inches in length, the electrofishing channel cat fishing and this year may numbers remain down due to the in the electrofishing surveys appear survey showed that 20 percent of the be a very good year for quality white competition for food with the gizzard to be in pretty good shape, as well. bass were in the 15-21 inch range. crappie. shad population which is extremely Thirty-five percent of the walleyes If you love to panfish or want Channel cats in the 16-22-inch high in the lake. measured were over 20 inches in a good place to take the younger range are regularly caught at the The 2016 electrofishing survey length. members in your family fishing, this lake. There is a regular channel cat showed numbers for largemouth bass Channel cats and flatheads lake has lots of bluegill, black crappie stocking program at Pony Express were slightly higher, but the sizes for remain popular for area anglers, too. and redear sunfish. and the lake should continue to offer this popular gamefish were smaller Unfortunately, there were no survey Most of the bluegills will be 6-8 fairly consistent catches. than in recent years. About 19 percent results listed for these species. inches and 64 percent of the black Previous electrofishing surveys of the bass surveyed were measured Daviess County - The Jamesport crappie are over 8 inches in length. showed white crappie have been greater than 15-inches, while bass Community Lake is only about 30 The redear population is listed as fairly catchable during the spring over 20-inches in length comprised acres in size, but it has some pretty excellent with almost 15 percent of spawning season. According to less than 3 percent of the sample. good fishing at times, despite a lot of the redear population measured over the report, a lot of 9-11-inch white pressure from area residents. nine inches in length. crappies were taken in 2015 and Brush Piles By Steve Shoot look at kids of habitat C-O Outdoor Writer are now above water. It [email protected] can be a secondary rocky The drought conditions that spared north point, a brush pile, a rock Missouri from deep piles of snow over the winter ledge that drops into threaten to continue well into spring. While it’s deep water or any other still too early to worry about how the weather irregularity the along the conditions will impact our area farmers come fall bottom of the bank. harvest time, there are two positive scenarios that This is where it is have popped up for local anglers. a good idea to take a One of the most important things for fishermen photograph of the spot of all ages and genders is the ability to locate fish. with your cell phone, Fish are a lot like wildlife in general, in that, most of which will allow you the fish species like to hang out around habitat that to jog your memory is favorable to their respective species, especially Bass caught by Steve Shoot once the rains return along the edges of specific types of habitat. the lake or pond to its Crappie caught on bass bait by Steve A couple of gamefish that come to mind are to show lower levels of water. This Shoot regular pool. If you are crappie and largemouth bass. Find a good brush is where the two positive scenarios on a larger lake, just pile and they will haunt this type of habitat come into play. mark your topographic throughout the calendar year. Whenever there are drought conditions present, map with a symbol to provide you an instant If you take a look around at many of the ponds it is a good time to hop in your boat or walk along memory jog when planning your next fishing trip in your area, some of them are probably beginning the shoreline of the pond or lake and take a good or whenever you are on the water having a tough time finding fish. The second scenario that will improve your fishing involves taking advantage of the pond or lake while it is at a low pool level. If you have a Take a Hike TERMITES! place that looks like it ought to hold fish, but it lacks the habitat, this is a good time to get a little exercise. Just pick up some concrete blocks and wire, Buh-Bye BED BUGS! plus fuel up the chainsaw and head to the timber. 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Fortunately, the same as last year in the northwest hunters in north Missouri won’t see part of the state but to drop in the much of a difference in the field this northeastern counties this spring. spring and the number of gobblers The strongest wild turkey numbers, checked in should total around the according to Isabelle, will be in the 48,000 mark agin. Ozark Border region, between the However… Ozarks and the west prairie areas. Last year’s brood surveys in Another strong area will be from the Missouri resulted in tying the worst Western Ozarks region to the Union hen-to-poult ratio since 1959. That’s Breaks region. This is an area located a 57-year span. in the middle of the state just south “This spring we’ve seen a of the Missouri River eastward to the noticeable drop in the number Mississippi River and on down to of jakes,” said Jason Isabelle, Cape Girardeau. Resource Scientist with the Missouri The MDC is estimating that Department of Conservation (MDC). Missouri currently has a wild turkey “We shouldn’t see a big drop in the population that totals around 320,000 number of gobblers taken this year, Photo Missouri Department of Conservation birds, which currently ranks as the but in 2018 and 2019 that’s when you a record tying poor hatch in 2016, 21-day season. Isabelle said the sixth best overall population in the will notice a difference.” hunting for this special bird will be a number of turkeys taken by hunters country. Isabelle did add that the 2015 challenge next season. statewide may be down a little in “It’s a pretty safe bet that Missouri hatch was “not poor, but not that “If we can bounce back this year 2017, but the numbers in north has one of the largest populations good either.” with a good strong hatch, we’ll be central Missouri are expected to be of wild turkeys in the country,” The easiest gobblers to fool into okay,” stressed Isabelle. “One bad up. said Isabelle. “And, in terms of coming into a call are those in the year won’t break us.” “The number of wild turkeys the spring season, we are usually two-to-three-year-old range. With Last year hunters across the state tagged in the north central part of ranked number one in wild turkeys a so-so hatch in 2015, followed by bagged 48,354 gobblers during the the state has increased nicely for five harvested. Occasionally, we will

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This is according to Project current paper and electronic Manager Terry Rumery. Rumery, whose firm permits. Whenever an individual Rumery & Associates was hired by the Caldwell purchases a new permit, County Commission to oversee the project, is the updated information is optimistic about the progress that has been made automatically accessible through in recent years. these one-time-purchase cards. mdc.mo.gov/buypermits, or The new Permit Cards do not “We’re waiting for the final approval on the Conservation agents can scan through the permit vendors replace commercial permits and project by the Army Corp of Engineers, which the new cards to verify active around the state, the MDC lifetime permits. These must be will allow for the issuance of the building permits permits. mobile app or by contacting any purchased the MDC’s Permit necessary to begin construction,” Rumery said. The Permit Cards buyers even MDC regional office. Services Unit by calling 573- “Hopefully, we’ll get the go ahead in late summer get to customize the cards through There are five instances in 751-4115. of this year.” four different background which the new Permit Card The new Permit Card does Rumery said if the project was given the go- images: a smallmouth bass, a cannot be used. They include: replace the current Heritage ahead this summer, he expected construction to whitetail buck, a mallard duck Deer and wild turkey hunting Card and new Heritage cards begin sometime this fall. However, there will be or a bluebird. permits. This is because of the will no longer be issued. The other state and federal agencies that must sign off There are currently three permit-notching requirements existing Heritage Cards will still on the project after the Corps of Engineers gives different ways in which an and Telecheck steps required for be valid for hunter-education its approval, Rumery said. individual can purchase the new deer and turkey hunting permits. verification, purchasing permits “For example,” Rumery said. “This would cards. They are: online at mdc. The new Permit Card can and discount, but will not be include the Missouri Department of Conservation, mo.gov/buypermits ($2 online also not be used as a form of legal as a permit. the Department of Interior, the U.S. Fish & fee), from permit vendors around permit proof for deer and turkey New Permit Card holders will Wildlife Service and a few others. This will take the state, or through the MDC hunting. receive a 15 percent discount some time, too.” MO Hunting and MO Fishing The new card cannot be used on merchandise purchased at Little Otter Creek will be located about three free mobile apps. as proof of daily trout tags at MDC facilities and through miles southeast of Hamilton. When the lake is at You will get a confirmation trout parks. Anglers will still the MDC’s online Nature Shop full pool it is expected to be 345 acres in size. The document at the time of the need to purchase and wear their at mdcnatureshop.com. MDC lake would be able to provide almost 1.25 million purchase and the plastic Permit daily trout tages. Hunter Education graduates will gallons of raw water each day. This is expected to Card will be mailed to the buyer. The new Permit Card cannot receive Permit Cards instead of be able to meet countywide water demands for 50 The new Permit Cards must be be used to show possession the discontinued Heritage Card years. signed on the back of the card to of a Federal Duck Stamp. at no additional cost. Construction on the 2,400-foot long and 72-foot validate it as a form of proof of Waterfowl hunters must still tall dam will take approximately two full years, permit. carry the docusment verifying according to Rumery Cardholders can also verify the purchase of a Federal Duck “And, it of course, depends on the weather as their active permits online at Stamp or the actual stamp. to whether or not it can be built in that 24-month timeframe,” said Rumery. “And then it is then expected to take 18 to 36 months for the lake to come to full pool.” Grant’s Repair, LLC When completed, the Little Otter Creek Lake would also prevent damage as a result of flooding “Your authorized dealer” along the downstream banks of the creek. Another Tractor Repair & Safe Sales positive impact as a result of the lake would be the annual recreational usage for an estimated 60,000 Largest selection of Liberty Gun Safes users. in the area. 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Wildlife enriches our lives in Allowing hunters and trappers population of the same species (a many ways, but sometimes it can to access your property during Gunshot recommended strange, disoriented squirrel coming cause property damage or become prescribed seasons can help resolve The AVMA specifies that a into an established community of a nuisance. Fortunately, you can wildlife problems before they occur. properly-placed gunshot results in squirrels, for example) can upset the resolve the majority of these conflicts Throughout the year, you can avoid humane death. Check with local city local group’s social order and possibly on your property. Browse this section problems by making sure attractants or county authorities regarding the its health. Further, a relocated animal for information on how to deter, such as pet food, garbage, and animal discharge of firearms. does not know where to find food or exclude, or capture damage-causing feed are unavailable. Fumigants sometimes other resources and may likely starve wildlife. acceptable Trapping problem wildlife to death. Finally, moving the animal The AVMA classifies fumigants Consult the Code before The Department does not routinely might simply create a problem for such as carbon monoxide and carbon controlling wildlife provide cage-type traps. However, someone else at the new location. You dioxide as acceptable under some The Wildlife Code of Missouri’s some local municipal animal-control should also know that most federal, conditions. Gas cartridges available provisions protect all the state’s agencies have traps to loan and may state, and local agencies prohibit the at farm- and garden-supply stores wildlife. However, the Code provides assist in setting and checking them. release of wildlife on lands they own produce carbon monoxide that for the taking of wildlife during Also, local rental companies usually or manage (including Department accumulates in lethal amounts when prescribed hunting and trapping offer cage-type traps for rent. And properties). For these reasons, we confined, such as in a burrow or other seasons, and also when wildlife in many areas, local businesses recommend killing the animal. chamber. is causing damage to property [3 specialize in wildlife removal, so American Veterinary check your local Yellow Pages under Drowning CSR 10-4.130 Owner May Protect Medical Association Property; Public Safety]. Read the “animal control,” “pest control,” or The AVMA does not classify rule in the Wildlife Code of Missouri “wildlife removal,” or conduct a Web euthanasia guidelines drowning as a humane method. booklet, which is available wherever search for these terms. In addition, The AVMA has established Bury or bag it permits are sold and on the Missouri you can purchase a cage-type trap guidelines for the euthanasia of The animal carcass can be buried Secretary of State website. at most hardware and garden-supply animals, both domestic and wild. or placed in an out-of-the-way area If wildlife is damaging your stores. If you’d like to try building a Because these techniques are intended where it will be recycled by nature. Or property, you or your representative rabbit-sized wooden box trap, you for use by veterinary professionals you can bag the carcass and deposit — such as a relative, friend, neighbor, can find plans listed under Related in controlled settings, the AVMA it for regular garbage pick-up. You or someone you hire — may shoot or Information below. acknowledges that euthanasia is may want to freeze the carcass before trap most damage-causing wildlife Some situations are best resolved not always feasible and that other placing in trash. out of season and without a permit with a foothold or body-gripping methods must sometimes be used to Always be sensitive to the feelings to prevent further damage. Note: trap. However, most people lack the dispatch wildlife. Local municipal of others when dispatching wildlife Wildlife you may not shoot or trap special skill and experience needed animal control agencies have special and disposing of remains. under this provision are migratory to properly use these traps. If your birds, white-tailed deer, mule deer, situation calls for a foothold or body- elk, turkeys, black bears, mountain gripping trap, call your local county lions, and any endangered species. For conservation agent, who can likely conflicts with these species, contact provide the name of a local trapper your local county conservation who can assist you. And in some agent or nearest Department office. situations, your area’s Department Control action may be taken only wildlife-damage biologist can on your property. Wildlife you take provide instruction, equipment, under this provision may not be used and assistance. Use the Public in any way, and you must report it Contacts Directory listed under to the Department within 24 hours, Related Information on the Missouri then dispose of it in accordance with Department of Conservation website Department instructions. Check to ask any Department office for a with local city or county authorities referral to your local wildlife-damage Boots • Camo From Around The World regarding the use of traps and biologist. firearms in local jurisdictions. 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But later in the article a minutes to loosen any dirt; pour off salted up properly can mean the decoy 7 to 10 yards from you. Sitting in a blind the rain). Yes the turkeys are gobbling little nugget appears. “Most people start water, rinse, and repeat twice. Thoroughly difference between filling willa also help conceal you. Keep the calling to a and we have had a week of much needed looking for the mushrooms as soon as the rinse mushrooms a final time and allow to moisture, the prospect of a good mushroom tag, or dining on tag soup. minimum, and let the decoy do the work. soil temperature stays above 53 degrees and drain on paper towels. season completes the spring trifecta. So the air temperature at night stays above 50.” Place flour in a shallow bowl. Safety should be your number What? What decoys should I use? In this day when can we expect to walk into the woods Now that’s more like it. In general you need Heat vegetable shortening in a large one priority. Be sure if a and age there is no shortage of decoys available and find a morel? some humidity and some warmth, beyond skillet until very hot. No perfect answer exists as far as I that, have a friend like Little John that is Roll mushrooms in flour and tap off hunter should mistake your on the market. Some are better than others, but know, but I may not be the best guy to ask. a good barometer. When they start finding excess; gently lay mushrooms in the hot decoy for the real thing, your all of them can be effective to a degree. Shotgun I always waited until Little John Eggelston them, it’s time to go mushroom hunting. shortening. came to town with a few to know for sure positioning won’t put you in hunters can get away with using a less expensive Pan-fry until golden brown and flour that the time had arrived. coating is crisp, 5 to 8 minutes, turning danger. Another important decoy if filling a tag is their only goal. While The MISSOURI FARMER TODAY Fried Morel often. Drain morels on paper towels, salt to factor is do your best to a bird may be wary of the authenticity of the recently had an article about morels on their 1 lb. fresh morel mushrooms, dirt gently taste, and enjoy. webpage that quoted an MDC expert saying brushed off and mushrooms halved Missouri Department of Conservation set up where the bird can’t stranger in their field, by the time they realize it’s the best time to hunt mushrooms was, “a lengthwise recipe see you from the roost. If a a hoax it’s too late. Bowhunting, or even taking rainy day followed by a nice normal spring 1 C. all-purpose flour gobbler can see your decoy youth hunters means choosing a decoy that’s a little more realistic. There are several really nice decoys on the market, and like anything else, you get what you pay for. The best commercially RICHMOND METAL SUPPLY available decoy comes with a hefty price tag. 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Missouri residents who are currently paddlefish snagging season.Game (or have in the last 12 months) fish include goggle-eye (commonly Spearguns may not be possessed A minimum length limit means that mobilized and serving on full-time known as Ozark bass, rock bass, and on unimpounded waters or adjacent fish below a designated length must active military duty in the National shadow bass), warmouth, northern banks, and spears may not be be returned to the water unharmed Guard (federal status) or reserve pike, muskellunge, tiger muskie, propelled by explosives. immediately after being caught. forces of the United States. This muskie pike hybrid, chain pickerel, permit allows them to take fish, frogs, grass pickerel, all species of catfish It also is illegal to attempt to take A slot length limit or protected mussels, clams, turtles, crayfish, live except bullheads, all species of black fish by hand, with or without a hook, length range means that fish within bait, birds (except turkey), mammals bass (largemouth, smallmouth, and and to intentionally leave or abandon a designated length range must be (except deer), and to sell furbearers spotted), paddlefish (spoonbill), all any commonly edible portion of any returned to the water unharmed taken by hunting. species of crappie, white bass, yellow fish. immediately after being caught. bass, and striped bass, trout, walleye, In addition to this permit: A sauger, and shovelnose sturgeon. ONLY LIVE-BAIT TRAPS ARE A maximum length limit means Federal Duck Stamp also is required ALLOWED that fish above a designated length for hunting waterfowl. A Missouri ALLOWED ALTERNATE Fish traps, including slat and wire must be returned to the water Migratory Bird Hunting Permit also METHODS ones, may not be possessed on waters unharmed immediately after being is required for hunting waterfowl, You may use permittedalternate in Missouri or on adjacent banks. caught. doves, snipe, woodcock, and rails. methods in designated waters to take However, live-bait traps are allowed. A Conservation Order Permit is certain species, including paddlefish Regardless of where taken, fish required for hunting snow, blue, and andnongame fish.Nongame fish LABELS REQUIRED ON that are not of a legal length cannot Ross’s geese during the Light Goose include bluegill, green sunfish, carp, TRAPS AND LINES be possessed on the waters or banks Conservation Order. carpsuckers, suckers, buffalo,drum, You must place a tag of a durable where length limits apply. The head gar, and all other species other than material with your full name and and tail must remain attached to the ​Complete and send the application those defined as game fish or listed address or your Conservation fish while you are fishing on waters form to: asendangered. Numberon live-bait traps, trotlines, where length limits apply. throwlines, limb lines, bank lines, National Guard Permits Permitted alternate methods jug lines and live boxes. Learn how to measure fish Missouri Department of include: bow, crossbow, gig, atlatl, correctly. Conservation snare,underwater spearfishing, USE OF LIGHTS P.O. Box 180 snagging or grabbing.Additional As an aid to fishing methods, an Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180 restrictionsapply to specific species POSSESSING, artificial light may be used only TRANSPORTING, AND andfishingareas. See fishing seasons, above the water surface. However, Please allow 10 days after paddlefish snagging season,and STORING FISH while fishing by pole and line only, The fish you catch in Missouri, submitting your application for your area specific regulations for more underwater lights may be used to permit to arrive. information. or elsewhere, may be possessed and attract fish. Underwater lights also transported as your personal baggage, may be used when bowfishing on This permit is not available for All of the above methods of taking if you have the required permit. lakes, ponds and other impoundments. Fish may be stored, preserved or purchase at vendors, by telephone, or fish are considered sport fishing through the online e-Permits System. methods. refrigerated only at your home, camp, Possession and Length place of lodging or in a commercial Some military may hunt and fish NUMBER OF POLES AND Limits establishment. Stored fish must be labeled with your full name, address, without a permit. 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To notch a permit using the MO Hunting • Youth hunters who are age 6–15 on opening day single projectile at one discharge app, simply select the permit you wish to use Season Dates: April 8-9, 2017 • Any sighting device that casts a beam of light from the list in the app, and follow the short, Shooting Hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset on the game easy prompts on the screen. Central Daylight Time • Thermal imagery equipment or night vision • Once you notch your permit, you may transport Valid Permits: equipment (in use or in possession) your turkey within Missouri. • Resident Spring Turkey Hunting Permit • Recorded calls (in use or in possession) • • Resident Landowner Spring Turkey Hunting • Use of dogs or live decoys Tag It If You Leave It Permit • Use of bait, which includes grain or other feed As long as you stay with your turkey, you don’t • Nonresident Spring Turkey Hunting Permit placed or scattered so as to attract turkeys. need to tag it. But if you leave your turkey, you Note: Landowner permits are valid only on the An area is considered baited for 10 days after must attach a tag. land for which they are issued. complete removal of the bait. A hunter can be • If you have a paper permit, you can simply Youth Season Limit: One male turkey or turkey in violation if they take or attempt to take a attach your notched permit to the turkey’s leg. with visible beard. turkey by aid of bait where the hunter knows We recommend sealing the permit in a zip-top Note: Youths who take a turkey during the youth or reasonably should know the area is or was bag and attaching the bag with string, wire, or season may not harvest a second bird until April baited. It is illegal to place bait in a way that tape. 25. This is because the bird taken during the youth causes others to be in violation of the baiting • New! If you’re using the MO Hunting app, season counts as the first bird for the first week of rule. you must attach a label with your full name, the regular season. Voiding the Permit: Hunters who harvest a turkey address, permit number, and date of harvest to must notch their permit immediately. the turkey’s leg. Regular Spring Turkey Hunting Tagging and Checking: As long as you stay with Check It Season your harvested turkey, you don’t need to tag it, but You must Telecheck your turkey by 10 p.m. on the Season Dates: April 17–May 7, 2017 you must keep your notched permit on hand. If you day of harvest. Shooting Hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1 p.m. leave your turkey, you must attach a tag. Turkeys • If you’re using a paper permit, follow the Central Daylight Time must be checked by 10 p.m. on the day taken using Telecheck. Write the confirmation number Valid Permits: the Telecheck system. provided by Telecheck on your permit. • Resident Spring Turkey Hunting Permit Note: • New! 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Running: Energy-boosting foods every diet should include the secret’s in the shoes Are you feeling under the weather? Rich in protein, pulses, or legumes — nutrient-packed foods to include in The root cause could lie in the foods like beans, lentils and chickpeas — are your everyday diet. Finally, A pair of running shoes should never be hastily you eat. Vary your diet with foods rich also excellent sources of complex dehydration and fatigue go hand in purchased, as your health and performance are both at in complex carbohydrates, proteins carbohydrates, and thus, effective play. Avoid making a running faux pas by following the and healthy fats, as well as other energy boosters. Furthermore, eggs, tips outlined below. nutritional elements that pack an whole grains and nuts are ideal foods START THE DAY OFF energizing punch. to help you recharge after strenuous ON THE RIGHT FOOT TRUST AN EXPERT work. After a good night’s sleep, your Visit a specialty running store where SAY YES TO FRUIT body’s glucose reserves — which serve as your brain’s main fuel an expert can analyze the shape Replace your Natural sugars are SAVOR WHOLE GRAINS source — are almost entirely of your foot and determine running shoes every an excellent Whole grains provide depleted. To stay sharp throughout the degree of stability your 600 to 800 kilometres, source of energy. your body with the fi- the day, always make breakfast running shoes should provide. or when they start to Oranges and bre it needs to keep a priority! You might want to bring the feel uncomfortable. blueberries are your digestive tract in worn-out soles of your current especially good optimal condition. A runners, as these can help the sales choices because prime source of associate better determine the type of they are also high in complex carbohydrates, whole hand. Make sure to drink sufficient shoe you need. And don’t forget your orthopedic insoles if vitamin C, which is essential for grains — found in whole wheat amounts of water for all-day energy! you have any! the absorption of iron and the bread and pasta, brown rice, oats and circulation of oxygen. In addition, quinoa — are great choices to keep DETERMINE YOUR NEEDS avocados are an excellent source you feeling satiated throughout the Do you usually run on gravel, treadmills or asphalt? Do of healthy fats, while bananas contain day. you run for leisure or to train for competitions? Figuring three essential natural sugars that out which type of running shoes you need depends on provide an immediate energy But the list doesn’t stop here! your answers to these questions. boost. Salmon, olive oil, sweet potatoes and yogurt are but a DON’T SETTLE ON THE FIRST PAIR EMBRACE MEAT ALTERNATIVES few other examples of If the sales associate suggests several pairs, take the time to try them all on to ensure you make the best possible choice. Don’t be shy about jogging around the store, and wear the socks you usually run in to better assess the level of comfort each pair provides. Make sure your toes have sufficient — but not too much — room. Your feet will swell while Feeling sluggish? Help your body detoxify! training, so if your shoes are too tight, blisters and bruised toenails are inevitable. Ideally, your running shoes should Our bodies are equipped with powerful abundance in fruit, veggies, whole bloodstream. Indulged in too much be slightly bigger than the shoes you wear for everyday use. enzymes — present in our skin, grains and legumes — for regular comfort food? Eat an artichoke! intestines, liver and other organs — bowel movements and a happy This vegetable aids in the production One last piece of advice: never shop for new shoes in the that cleanse the organism of harmful tummy! Did you know that exercise of bile, which helps break down morning, as your feet tend to be somewhat swollen when you toxins. These undesirable greatly contributes to healthy fatty foods and keeps your liver first get up. You wouldn’t want to find yourself running in molecules, which pollute the body digestion? It is recommended to get strong. shoes that are too wide! and weaken its ability to re-energize at least 30 minutes of physical if not eliminated, are broken down activity in every day. And that’s and expelled through our urine, not all! Toxins are also released sweat and bowel movements. If via the pores found on your skin. you’re feeling sluggish, chances are The more you move, the more you your body is in need of a good sweat, and the more toxins your detox. Here are ways to boost body expels. your natural purifying power. Of course, your kidneys and liver The healthier your digestive tract, also play a vital role in the the more efficient your body is in detoxification process. Your kidneys eliminating unwanted toxins. Help filter and reabsorb water that dilutes your intestines do their job by toxins for elimination by means of eating at regular hours and taking urination — hence the importance the time to properly chew your food of staying hydrated! As for your before swallowing. Make sure to liver, it filters harmful pollutants consume enough fibre — found in that make their way into your

A 60-millilitre serving of maple syrup contains 100% of the Discover the health benefits of maple syrup recommended daily Are you a fan of sweet, golden maple syrup? If magnesium (7%), calcium (5%) and potassium intake of manganese. so, you’ll be happy to know that this one-of-a-kind (5%). Compare that to a serving of brown sugar, treat — one of Canada’s most emblematic exports — which only contains 4% of the recommended daily packs quite the punch, health-wise! intake of calcium and 2% of manganese, magnesium and potassium. True maple syrup, which is essentially concentrated sap collected from red or sugar maple trees, is 100 And that’s not all! Maple syrup is packed with per cent natural and contains no artificial colours, polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants, as well flavours or preservatives. An excellent sweetener as the plant hormones abscisic acid (ABA) and phaseic with versatile applications in the kitchen, it has acid. The latter two chemicals speed up the body’s slightly more calories than white or brown sugar (but ability to process glucose, thus giving maple syrup its fewer than honey). However, it stands out from other low glycemic index. In a nutshell, when it comes to sweetening ingredients thanks to its nutritional value: choosing a sweetener to use in your favourite recipes, a 60-millilitre serving of maple syrup contains 100% you can turn to maple syrup without too much guilt! of the recommended daily intake of manganese Just remember that it’s still a high-sugar food and and 60% of riboflavin. It’s also a source of zinc (18%), should be consumed in moderation. H14 Spring Outdoors April 11, 2017 April 11, 2017 Spring Outdoors H15

Win the fight against springtime allergies! Live a healthier life For some people, just the thought of spring in the air is bed, wash up before climbing in — and don’t forget to enough to cause fits of sneezing, watery eyes and a rinse your hair! Furthermore, refrain from using the in five easy steps runny nose. If you’re among those who struggle with clothesline to dry out your laundry, and never leave the springtime allergies, antihistamine-based medication is house without a pair of sunglasses in hand. You’ll want Do you aspire to a healthier lifestyle but don’t know your strongest ally! In fact, there are several things you to protect your eyes from the pollen and ragweed par- where to start? Follow these five super-simple steps to can do to alleviate those irritating allergy symptoms. ticles in the air. take control of your well-being.

The best way to prevent an allergic reaction is to avoid 1. EAT BETTER coming in contact with the allergen in question. How- Does your diet leave room for improvement? Take a ever, when it comes to an entire pollen-filled season, progressive approach to healthier eating habits so that’s a lot easier said than done. Unless you plan on you don’t get discouraged. Focus on a single goal at a hibernating for the duration of the pollinating period, time — eating more vegetables, replacing salt by other you’ll have to find other ways to reduce your exposure spices or having only a single glass of wine with dinner to seasonal irritants. For example, avoid going outdoors instead of two, for instance. Try to eat slower and at as much as possible on days when the pollen index is at regular times. its highest. In addition, make sure to keep your car and house windows securely shut until the worst of the sea- 2. GET ENOUGH SLEEP son is over. And if you’re usually in charge of lawn- Sleep is vital to your health and wellness, so make mowing duties, it’s wise to delegate the task to some- sure you get enough of it. While the ideal amount of one without allergies until the end of spring. shut-eye varies between individuals, most adults need around seven or eight hours a night. Next, it’s important to note that pollen is notorious for 3. LEARN TO RELAX clinging to fabrics, skin and hair. Upon returning from Pollen is notorious for clinging to fabrics. the outdoors, make sure to shower and change your This spring, avoid the clothesline to reduce Known to cause everything from insomnia to digestive clothes without delay. To avoid contaminating your your risk of an allergic reaction. problems, stress is terrible for your health. Try to find a way to relieve anxiety that works for you — some people swear by meditation, others by reading or physi- Seven sunny-day sports to enjoy this spring cal activity — and set aside time for yourself every day. 4. MOVE MORE Spring has sprung! The days are with nature with this endurance- 7. ROCK CLIMBING Getting active doesn’t have to mean going to the gym or getting longer, nature is waking building activity. There’s no better whole-body workout participating in organized sports. Even if you’re short up from its winter slumber, than rock climbing. Ready to reach on time, little changes — like choosing the stairs over temperatures are on the rise and 4. RAFTING new heights and discover the elevator, stretching in front of the evening news or sunny days are finally becoming Make a splash and say goodbye to breathtaking landscapes? replacing your desk chair with an exercise ball — can more frequent. Now is the perfect stress while you work on your go a long way. time to stock up on vitamin D and coordination and endurance. burn off some calories in the great Springtime water levels are a 5. BE SOCIAL outdoors. Here are some sporty thrill-seeker’s best friend! Your overall health depends on physiological and psy- suggestions. In some locales, snow chological factors. Nurturing relationships is good for 5. RUNNING sticks around well into the morale, and having a strong social circle benefits self- 1. WALKING Going for a jog boosts your energy spring — providing the confidence You can do it virtually anywhere levels, reduces anxiety and helps you in addition to and anytime you please, and a nice get a better night’s sleep. Plus, the perfect opportunity to hit providing stroll gives your circulatory season’s weather is just right: not too the slopes without freezing! support when system a boost. Plus, it’s the perfect hot, and not too cold. you need it. pastime for taking in the sights and sounds of nature in bloom! 6. HORSEBACK RIDING Saddle up and enjoy a 2. CYCLING strength-building frolic Eager to Break out your bike and put your through nature. Being eat better? thighs, glutes and cardio to work as in contact with horses Focus on you pedal through the fresh air. is also known to have changing one positive psychological habit at a time 3. HIKING effects. to avoid feeling Hibernation season is over! Escape overwhelmed. the daily grind and get back in touch

Five facts about naturopathy

Whether you’re feeling 2. ITS FOCUS IS SELF-HEALING. natural balance (thus preventing disturbances that stres sed, dealing with di- Rather than treat symptoms directly, naturopathic care could weaken the immune system) or to bring it gestive issues or simply aims first and foremost to stimulate and reinforce the back to a balanced state. It is not, however, a sub- striving to live an overall body’s natural healing abilities. stitute for conventional medicine and shouldn’t be healthier life, naturopathy treated as such, but it can provide complementary could be the key to achieving 3. IT TREATS THE ROOT CAUSE. benefits. your goals. Interested? Here are a few things to know Naturopathy takes a holistic approach to health care. This about this versatile discipline. means that naturopathic treatments consider each patient as 5. IT’S HANDS-ON. a whole instead of focusing on individual symptoms, which To help patients achieve better health and wellness, 1. NATUROPATHY IS, WELL, NATURAL. are believed to stem from deeper unbalances in the body. naturopaths often recommend lifestyle changes. The This form of alternative medicine uses treatment effectiveness of the treatment therefore depends on the methods that are completely natural, such as di- 4. IT CAN BE PREVENTIVE AND CURATIVE. patient’s willingness to participate and to follow the etary changes, herbal remedies and aromatherapy. Naturopathy can be used to maintain the body’s practitioner’s recommendations. H16 Spring Outdoors April 11, 2017 Your EQUIPMENT SOURCE

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