Burnett & Douglas County Guide

Burnett & Douglas Counties, WI

2-3 Local Area Events 4 Residential Services 6 Burnett County History 7 Burnett County Communities 8 Douglas County History 9 Douglas County Communities 12-13 Parks & Recreation 16-17 Local Area Attractions 18-19 Hunting Seasons 20-21 DNR License Centers 22 Fishing Seasons 30-31 Area Trails

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2 - Burnett & Douglas Counties • Resident Guide www.LincolnMarketing.us - 3 Residential Services Forts Folle Avoine: Burnett County Administration ...... (715) 349-2181 Airport ...... 349-7076 County Clerk ...... 349-2173 Emergency Management ...... 349-2171 Forestry & Parks ...... 349-2157 Highway Department ...... 349-2285 Human Services ...... 349-7600 Land Conservation ...... 349-2186 Maintenance ...... 349-2189 Probate ...... 349-2177 Sheriff ...... 349-2121 Surveyor ...... 349-2599 Forts Folle Avoine: National Treasure Recovered After 165 Years Treasurer ...... 349-2187 A fur trading village was rediscovered in 1969 after one hundred and sixty five years of Veteran Services ...... 349-2179 abandonment. Burnt remains of the original settlements were reconstructed and opened to the public in 1989. Visit Forts Folle Avoine to see fur trade posts and living quarters, a school- Zoning ...... 349-2138 house, a blacksmith shop, a Quebec clay oven, a Native American village, and more! In 1803, the North West Company and XY Company established competing fur trading posts at Folle Avoine along the Yellow River. The two companies’ posts were less than a hundred feet Douglas County apart, making them the closest competing fur trading posts on the continent. Folle Avoine Administration ...... (715) 395-1429 was named for its “crazy oats,” or wild rice, and was a thriving small community. District Attorney ...... 395-1218 Both fur companies traded furs and goods with Native Americans, and sold the furs they col- County Clerk ...... 395-1341 lected at the Grand Portage Rendezvous. Most of the rendezvous furs (especially beaver) were Emergency Management ...... 395-1391 exported to Europe, where they were used to make felt top hats, coats, and other goods. Extension ...... 395-1363 The Great Folle Avoine Fur Trade Rendezvous celebration recreates the pioneers’ rendezvous Forestry & Parks ...... 378-4528 celebration with fur trade characters dressed in period clothing, demonstrations of archery Highway Department ...... 374-2575 and tomahawk, story-telling, music, and more! Human Services ...... 395-1304 Maintenance ...... 395-1636 Visit Forts Folle Avoine for a guided tour of this incredible piece of history! Probate ...... 395-1229 For more information, visit http://theforts.org. Recycling ...... 395-1293 Sheriff ...... 395-1371 Treasurer ...... 395-1348 Veteran Services ...... 395-1331 Zoning ...... 395-1380

4 - Burnett & Douglas Counties • Resident Guide www.LincolnMarketing.us - 5 Burnett County History Burnett County Communities GRANTSBURG First settled in 1851 by Canute Anderson, Grantsburg was named after General Ulysses S. Grant. Ander- son established its first post office and later a sawmill. Upon platting the village, Grantsburg continued to grow and the community was home to a variety of businesses including a hotel, blacksmith shops, churches, saloons and a school. The railroad arrived in 1884 and Grantsburg was incorporated in 1885. Grantsburg was selected as the county seat until 1982 when it was moved to Siren. Today Grantsburg is home to approximately 1,369 residents.

SIREN (COUNTY SEAT) In 1870 settlers arrived to the Siren area and a post office was established in 1895 by Charles F. Seger- strom. Segerstrom named the post office Syren, a Swedish word for lilacs, and the community was called Siren. By 1900 a creamery and a general store were constructed. As the Soo Line Railroad arrived, the area began to thrive and it has been the county seat since 1982. Today Siren is home to approximately 806 residents.

WEBSTER Webster was called Clam Lake as its first post office was established in 1896. J. D. Rice renamed the community Webster after the American lexicographer Noah Webster. In 1901 the first creamery was nce home to Indians, Burnett County was first settled by fur traders and missionar- built and telephone service was established in 1906. Upon construction of the railroad in 1912 Webster ies.O It was part of Washburn County until Burnett County was officially established in 1856. continued to grow and develop. Today Webster is home to approximately 653 residents. The original county seat was located in Grantsburg as it was the trade and business center at the time. The Soo Line Railroad was constructed in 1884 and businesses and farms began to flourish. Early industry included lumbering, agriculture and tourism and the area began to develop. The county seat was moved to Siren in 1982 and Burnett County has continued to thrive. Today Burnett County is home to approximately 15,674 residents.

VILLAGES: OAKLAND - pop. 778 GRANTSBURG - pop. 1,369 ROOSEVELT - pop. 197 SIREN (COUNTY SEAT) - pop. 806 RUSK - pop. 420 WEBSTER - pop. 653 SAND LAKE - pop. 556 SCOTT - pop. 590 SIREN - pop. 873 TOWNS: SWISS - pop. 815 ANDERSON - pop. 372 TRADE LAKE - pop. 871 BLAINE - pop. 224 UNION - pop. 351 DANIELS - pop. 665 WEBB LAKE - pop. 381 DEWEY - pop. 565 WEST MARSHLAND - pop. 331 GRANTSBURG - pop. 967 WOOD RIVER - pop. 974 JACKSON - pop. 765 LA FOLLETTE - pop. 511 LINCOLN - pop. 286 CENSUS DESIGNATED PLACES: MEENON - pop. 1,172 DANBURY - pop. 172 *Populations are approximate.

6 - Burnett & Douglas Counties • Resident Guide www.LincolnMarketing.us - 7 Douglas County History Douglas County Communities LAKE NEBAGAMON Lumber camps were established by Frederick Weyerhauser in the Lake Nebagamon area and his son John platted streets and constructed businesses. The community was named after nearby Lake Ne- bagamon, an Indian word meaning, “place to hunt deer by fire on the water.” By 1900 the area housed churches, schools, a bank, creamery, dance hall and a variety of specialty shops. Today Lake Nebagam- on is home to approximately 1,015 residents.

OLIVER Settlers were drawn to the ample timber and water power of the area and streets were platted in 1911. The community was named in honor of Henry W. Oliver, an iron miner who established one of the largest iron manufacturing centers in the country at the time. Construction of a bridge and the establishment of rail lines provided the means to expand and the community has continued to thrive. Today Oliver is home to approximately 358 residents.

POPLAR Access to water and fertile soil attracted settlers to the Poplar area and a post office and general Once part of LaPointe County, Douglas County was originally home to Indians. Fur trad- store were established. In 1917 the community officially became a village and railroad development ers and missionaries utilized Indian trails and settlement began in the 1850’s. Douglas County prompted growth. Poplar is the home of Richard I. Bong, a distinguished WWII fighter pilot recognized was named after Illinois Senator Stephen A. Douglas and Superior was chosen as the county as the “Ace of Aces,” who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for having been the highest scor- seat. The first county courthouse was built in 1871 and the area began to thrive. With the ar- ing air ace in U.S. history. Today Poplar is home to approximately 604 residents. rival of the railroad, Douglas County began to boom and lumbering, mining and shipping led early industry. Communities formed near rail centers and waterways. By 1900 the population SOLON SPRINGS of Douglas County reached 36,335. Today Douglas County is home to approximately 44,159 First known as White Birch, Solon Springs was first surveyed by George Stuntz and later settled by residents. Charles Lord. By 1855 the area housed a real estate office, saloon and boarding house. As rail lines were constructed in 1883, the community began to develop and businesses began to flourish. In 1902 CITIES: GORDON - pop. 645 inventor Tom Solon established the Solon Springs Bottling Company and White Birch was renamed SUPERIOR (COUNTY SEAT) - pop. 27,244 HAWTHORNE - pop. 1,045 Solon Springs in his honor of his contributions to the community in 1896. Today Solon Springs is home HIGHLAND - pop. 245 to approximately 600 residents. LAKESIDE - pop. 609 VILLAGES: MAPLE - pop. 649 LAKE NEBAGAMON - pop. 1,015 SUPERIOR (COUNTY SEAT) OAKLAND - pop. 1,144 Once home to Indians and fur traders, Superior was founded in 1854 and named after Lake Superior, OLIVER - pop. 358 PARKLAND - pop. 1,240 the largest freshwater lake in the world. In 1889 Superior was incorporated and selected as the county POPLAR - pop. 604 SOLON SPRINGS - pop. 807 SOLON SPRINGS - pop. 600 SUMMIT - pop. 1,042 seat. The community developed dramatically due to its proximity to water and access to rail lines which SUPERIOR - pop. 500 SUPERIOR - pop. 2,058 allowed Superior to become an important trade center. As resorts were established, tourism began to WASCOTT - pop. 714 lead industry. Today Superior is home to approximately 27,244 residents. TOWNS: AMNICON - pop. 1,074 CENSUS DESIGNATED PLACES: BENNETT - pop. 622 BRULE - pop. 254 BRULE - pop. 591 GORDON - pop. 176 CLOVERLAND - pop. 247 *Populations are approximate. DAIRYLAND - pop. 186

8 - Burnett & Douglas Counties • Resident Guide www.LincolnMarketing.us - 9 10 - Burnett & Douglas Counties • Resident Guide www.LincolnMarketing.us - 11 Burnett County Parks Douglas County Parks Big Bear Lake Nature Trails Lake Twenty-Six Park Allouez Park Hammond Park Webb Lake, WI 26 Lake County Park, Danbury, WI 3631 E 2nd St, Superior, WI 1920 Hammond Ave, Superior, WI burnettcounty.com ci.superior.wi.us ci.superior.wi.us Mel Daniels Park (715) 395-7270 Charles Tollander Park 22629 State Road 35, Danbury, WI Harbor View Park 23802 State Road 35, Danbury, WI Amnicon Falls State Park 301 E 2nd St, Superior, WI Memory Lake Park 4279 County Rd U, South Range, WI ci.superior.wi.us Clam Dam Park 316 S Brad St, Grantsburg, WI dnr.wi.gov 25598 S Dam Rd, Webster, WI grantsburgwi.com (715) 398-3000 Heritage Park (715) 463-2405 2828 Hammond Ave, Superior, WI Fish Lake Pines State Natural Area Anna Gene County Park ci.superior.wi.us Grantsburg, WI St. Croix State Park 6100 E Lyman Lake Rd, South Range, WI (715) 395-7270 dnr.wi.gov 30065 St Croix Park Rd, Hinckley, MN douglascountywi.org (715) 635-4095 dnr.state.mn.us (715) 395-1341 John Jack Ennis Memorial Park (320) 384-6591 1801 Hughitt Ave, Superior, WI Forts Folle Avione Historical Park Bear Creek Park ci.superior.wi.us 8500 Co Rd U, Danbury, WI Thoreson American Legion Park 110 Moccasin Mike Rd, Superior, WI theforts.org 11771 North Shore Drive, Grantsburg, WI wi-superior2.civicplus.com Kelly Park (715) 866-8890 (715) 395-7270 711 Grand Ave, Superior, WI Yellow Lake Narrows ci.superior.wi.us Governor Knowles State Forest 27902 Yellow Lake Road, Danbury, WI Benny Peterson Park 325 WI-70, Grantsburg, WI ci.superior.wi.us Pattison State Park dnr.wi.gov 1107 Hughitt Ave, Superior, WI 6294 S State Rd 35, Superior, WI (715) 463-2898 dnr.wi.gov Carl Gullo Park (715) 399-3111 510 26th Ave E, Superior, WI wi-superior2.civicplus.com Webster Park (715) 395-7270 5718 Tower Ave, Superior, WI ci.superior.wi.us Central Park 717 6th Ave. E, Superior, WI ci.superior.wi.us

Gouge Park 315 13th Ave E, Superior, WI ci.superior.wi.us

16 - Burnett & Douglas Counties • Resident Guide www.LincolnMarketing.us - 17 Hunting Seasons DEER SMALL MAMMALS FURBEARERS (CONTD.) WILD TURKEY Archery and Crossbow ~ Sept. 12 - Jan. 3, 2021 Cottontail rabbit Muskrat 2021 Youth turkey hunt ~ April 17-18, 2021 Archery and Crossbow *Metro Sub-units Northern zone ~ Sept. 12 - Feb. 28, 2021 Trapping Spring 2021 only* Southern zone ~ Oct. 17 (9 a.m.) - Feb. 28, 2021 Statewide ~ Oct. 24 – March 7, 2021 Period A ~ April 21-27, 2021 Sept. 12 - Jan. 31, 2021 Squirrels (gray and fox) Mississippi River zone ~ Nov. 11 – March 7, 2021 Period B ~ April 28 - May 4, 2021 Extended Archery/Crossbow hunt ~ Statewide ~ Sept. 12 - Jan. 31, 2021 Bobcat Period C ~ May 5-11, 2021 Jan. 4 - Jan. 31, 2021 Hunting Period D ~ May 12-18, 2021 *Only in valid farmland units. Please see deer GAME BIRDS Period 1 - Oct. 17 - Dec. 25 Period E ~ May 19-25, 2021 regulations booklet for valid units. Crow Period 2 - Dec. 26 - Jan. 31, 2021 Period F ~ May 26 - June 1, 2021 Gun hunt for hunters with disabilities: This is Statewide ~ Jan. 25 - Mar. 20, 2021 Trapping Fall 2021 not a statewide season. ~ Oct. 3 - 11 Pheasant North and south zones, Period 1 ~ Zones 1 - 5 ~ Sept. 18 - Jan. 9, 2022 Youth deer hunt ~ Oct. 10 - 11 Statewide ~ Oct. 17 (9 a.m.) - Jan. 3, 2021 Oct. 17 – Dec. 25 Zones 6 - 7 ~ Sept. 18 - Nov. 20, 2021 Gun ~ Nov. 21 - 29 Bobwhite quail North and south zones, Period 2 ~ Muzzleloader ~ Nov. 30 - Dec. 9 Statewide ~ Oct. 17 (9 a.m.) - Dec. 9 Dec. 26 – Jan. 31, 2021 *Dates are subject to change please contact your December 4-day antlerless hunt ~ Ruffed grouse Fisher local DNR office for specific hunting and trapping Dec. 10 - 13 Zone A ~ Sept. 12 - Jan. 3, 2021 Trapping zone regulations. For general information on fire- Antlerless-only Holiday Hunt ~ Dec. 24 - Jan. Zone B ~ Oct. 17 - Dec. 8 North and South Zones ~ Oct. 17 – Jan. 3, 2021 arm safety training call: 1 (888) 936-7463. 1, 2021 Sharp-tailed grouse ~ Season is under review. Otter *Only in valid farmland units. Please see deer Hungarian partridge Trapping regulations booklet for valid units. Statewide ~ Oct. 17 (9 a.m.) - Jan. 3, 2021 North zone ~ Nov. 7 – April 30, 2021 (closed in Clark, Marathon and Taylor counties) South zone ~ Nov. 7 – March 31, 2021 BEAR Raccoon Zones A, B, D: where dogs are permitted FURBEARERS Trapping Sept. 8 - 14, 2021 Coyote Resident ~ Oct. 17 - Feb. 15, 2021 with aid of dogs only Hunting ~ Continuous open season Non-resident ~ Oct. 31 - Feb. 15, 2021 Trapping ~ Oct. 17 – Feb, 15 2021 Opossum, skunk, weasel, snowshoe hare and Sept. 15 - Oct. 5, 2021 Fox, red and gray woodchuck ~ No season limits, bag limits, with aid of dogs Hunting ~ Oct. 17 - Feb. 15, 2021 size limits or possession limits, but a license is with aid of bait Trapping ~ Oct. 17 – Feb. 15, 2021 required. with all other legal methods Beaver Trapping Oct. 6 - 12, 2021 Zone A (northwest) ~ Nov. 7 – April 30, 2021 with aid of bait only Zone B (northeast) ~ Nov. 7 – April 30, 2021 with all other legal methods not using dogs Zone C (south) ~ Nov. 7 – March 31, 2021 Zone D (Mississippi River) ~ Day after duck Zones C, E, F: where dogs are not permitted season closes to March 15, 2021 Sept. 8 - Oct. 12, 2021 Mink with aid of bait Trapping with all other legal methods not using dogs Statewide ~ Oct. 24 – March 7, 2021 Mississippi River zone ~ Nov. 11 – March 7, 2021

18 - Burnett & Douglas Counties • Resident Guide www.LincolnMarketing.us - 19 DNR License Centers You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers SUPERIOR WASCOTT through the Electronic License System. Online www.dnr.state.mn.us, Toll Free: 1 (888) 646-6367 4 CORNERS STORE, SUPERIOR STOP-A-SEC Or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout the area: 6383 S County Rd. A | Superior | (715) 399-0675 26389 S Crystal Lake Rd. | Wascott | (715) 466-4220

COUNTRY STORE SIREN MARATHON 200 W Benson Ave. | Grantsburg | (715) 463-3003 24184 State Rd. 35 | Siren | (715) 349-5879

TANSKI’S A & H COUNTRY MARKET 2398 Co. Rd. A | Spooner | (715) 635-8429

20 - Burnett & Douglas Counties • Resident Guide www.LincolnMarketing.us - 21 Fishing Seasons 2021-2022 FISHING SEASON DATES Musky - northern zone (Effective Date: April 1, 2021; Dates Inclusive) May 29 to Dec. 31

Early inland trout (catch and release) Musky - southern zone January 2 (5 a.m.) to April 30 May 1 to Dec. 31

General inland trout Northern pike May 1 (5 a.m.) to Oct. 15 May 1 to March 6, 2022

General inland fishing Walleye May 1 to March 6, 2022 May 1 to March 6, 2022

Largemouth bass northern zone harvest Lake sturgeon May 1 to March 6, 2022 Sept. 4 to Sept. 30 (hook-and-line)

Smallmouth bass northern zone harvest Free fishing weekends June 19 to March 6, 2022 June 5-6, 2021 (summer) January 16-17, 2021 (winter) Large and smallmouth bass southern January 15-16, 2022 (winter) zone harvest May 1 to March 6, 2022 *Contact the Wisconsin DNR for more infor- Large and smallmouth bass catch and mation on specific fishing zones and dates: 1 release (888) 936-7463 At all other times of the year.

22 - Burnett & Douglas Counties • Resident Guide www.LincolnMarketing.us - 23 Boating Safety Operating Watercraft 1. Follow these guidelines to help prevent and prepare for capsizing, swamping, or someone falling overboard. 2. • Make sure that you and your passengers are wearing life- jackets while the boat is moving. • Attach the ignition safety lanyard to your wrist, clothes, or life jacket. • Don’t allow anyone to sit on the gun wale, bow, seat backs, motor cover, 3. or areas not designed for seating. Also, don’t let anyone sit on pedestal seats when craft is not in idle. • Don’t overload your boat. Balance the load of passengers and gear stored on-board. • Keep your center of gravity low by not allowing 4. people to stand up or move around while craft is in motion. • In small boats, don’t allow anyone to lean beyond the gun- wale. • Turn boat at slow rates of speed. • Secure the anchor line to the bow, never to the stern. • Don’t risk operating 5. water craft in rough conditions or bad weather. Who May Operate a Motorboat (Other Than a Personal Watercraft) All Watercraft Must Have... • at least one Coast Guard Approved Type 1, 2, 3 or 5 flotation de- • A person under the age of 10 may not operate a vice that is the proper size for each person on board or being towed. motorboat.

• All devices must be in good condition and easily accessible. • A Person 10 or 11 years old may operate a motorboat only if accompanied by a parent, guardian, or a person • Children under age 10 must wear a device when on board a boat at least 18 years old who is designated by the parent that is underway unless: or guardian. in an enclosed cabin or below deck or on an anchored boat that is being used for swimming or diving or passenger craft with a licensed • A person 12-15 years old may operate a motorboat captain. only if: - He or she is accompanied by a parent, guardian, or a • Along with the above at least one approved Type 4 must be on person at least 18 years old who is designated by the board boats 16 ft. or longer (except canoes and kayaks) and immedi- parent or guardian or... ately available. - He or she has completed a boating safety course that is accepted by the Wisconsin DNR. • A Coast Guard approved Type 5 device may be substituted for any other Coast Guard approved device if it meets the same require- • A person at least 16 years old may operate a ments and is noted on the label. motorboat only if he or she has completed a boating safety course that is accepted by the Wisconsin DNR. • Anyone riding a jet ski or other Personal Water Craft must wear A person born before January 1, 1989, is exempt from an approved -non inflating flotation device, as well as anyone being the safety course requirement. towed by a water craft.

24 - Burnett & Douglas Counties • Resident Guide www.LincolnMarketing.us - 25 26 - Burnett & Douglas Counties • Resident Guide www.LincolnMarketing.us - 27 Bicycle Safety ATV Safety Read the owner’s manual and know your vehicle thoroughly. • Check your vehicle before you ride. • Wear protec- Know tive equipment and clothing. • Don’t lend your vehicle to unskilled riders. • Supervise young or inexperienced riders. • Never carry a passenger on vehicles meant for one rider. • Do not operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • Drive at speeds that Your are appropriate to trail conditions. • Stay to the right on trails. • Stay away from thin ice, open water and wetlands • Know the weather forecast. • Make sure headlights and Be Aware of your taillights work properly. • Maintain safe distances between other riders. • Reduce your speed when riding at night. • Yield to other motor vehicles and trail users. • Young or ATV beginning riders are encouraged to take a safety training course. Surroundings Snowmobile Safety Snowmobile Hand Signals • Always wear a properly fitting bike helmet • Do not consume alcohol or take drugs prior to or as most serious injuries are to the head. • Be during your snowmobile trip. Doing so increases your sure your handlebars, seat and wheels fit chances of injury or death.• Slow down and don’t cut snugly. • Keep your bike in good shape by Bicycle Hand Signals to the inside of the trail corners. It’s dangerous and il- checking and oiling your chain, making sure legal. • If you snowmobile at night, don’t override your your brakes work properly and maintaining lights. • Always use the buddy system. Never ride off your tire pressure. • Always ride with both alone. • Drowning is one of the causes of many snow- hands on the handlebars except when do- mobile fatalities. Whenever possible, avoid the ice. • ing turn signals. • When leaving a driveway, Wear sensible, protective clothing designed for oper- curb or alleyway always stop and check for ating a snowmobile. • Use a full size helmet, goggles, traffic in both directions. • Cross only at in- or visor to prevent injuries from twigs, stones, ice tersections. • Use the crosswalk to walk your chips and other debris. • Avoid wearing long scarves. bike across busy intersections and follow They may get caught in moving parts of the snowmo- the traffic signals. • Never ride against traf- Drink lots bile. • Know the terrain you are going to ride. If un- fic. Travel in the same direction as the cars. • familiar to you, ask someone who has traveled over Whenever you can, use bike routes and avoid it before. • Know the weather forecast, especially the busy streets. • Don’t ride near parked cars as ice and snow conditions. • Be sure your snowmobile Please doors can open and cause accidents. • Obey all is in top-notch mechanical condition throughout the PRIVATE respect private PROPERTY traffic signs and traffic lights. • When biking of Water! months of use. • Familiarize yourself with the snow- property and no NO TRESPASSING with friends, ride in a single file. • Always pass mobile you are driving. Thoroughly read the manual trespassing signs. Stay on other bikers or pedestrians on the left and say that accompanies the snowmobile. • Do not pursue trails. Exercise extreme caution “On your left!” to make your presence known. domestic or wild animals. That is not the conduct of a on all lakes and streams. Obey all • Always use bicycle hand signals to alert traf- sportsman. Report such violations to the nearest law state and local laws and ordinances. Do fic of your changing direction. enforcement officer. not operate snowmobiles/ATV’s on county roads or state highways.

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30 - Burnett & Douglas Counties • Resident Guide www.LincolnMarketing.us - 31 Make a convenient measuring tool out of a long handled garden tool by laying it on the ground next to a tape measure. Use a permanent marker to copy the inches and feet. Next time you are spacing plants you already have a dual-purpose measuring tool in your hand! Write the names of your plants (With a permanent marker) on the flat parts of stones of any size and lay them in front of your plants for natural looking markers.

The next time you boil or steam vegetables, use the leftover Don’t like all the dirt in your fingernails while you work in the water to water potted patio plants, and you’ll be suprised at how garden? Before you go out, run your fingernails across a bar of the plants grow with “vege-soup.” soap and you’ll effectively seal the undersides of your nails so You can use leftover tea and coffee grounds to help acidify the dirt cannot accumulate. Then, after you are all done gardening, soil of acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, use a toothpick or nailbrush to remove the soap and your nails gardenias and blueberries. A light sprinkle of about 1/4 of an will be sparkling clean. inch applied once a month will help keep the pH of the soil on the acidic side.

Spray vegetable oil on your string trimmer to help prevent You can use chamomile tea to control damping-off fungus, which often attacks young seedlings quite suddenly. Just add some tea to jamming or breaking (Treat before installing string in trimmer). the soil around the soil of seedlings once a week for healthy plant.

Here is a really quick way to dry out your herbs: Just lay a sheet of newspaper on the seat of your car, arrange the herbs in a single layer, then roll up the windows and shut the car doors. Your herbs will be dry in no time!

Use your blender to grind up egg shells. Just like a mother bird chews up worms for the baby birds making the food easier to digest, grinding eggshells makes it easy for your garden to absorb the calcium egg shells retain.

Animals (cats especially) seem to think all of the hard work you’ve put into your garden looks like a huge litter box. To keep them from pooping on your basil and other plants, strategically place a few plastic forks around your plants to deter them from destroying your fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables.

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Bolt & Ejector Port Midpoint Gauge Bead Chamber Sight & Choke Front Safety Receiver Sight Button Information Barrel Stock

Model Stamp & Gauge Trigger & Trigger Magazine Loading Port Guard Action Release Control (Action Lever)

Muzzle & Screw Cap Barrel/Screw Cap Foreend Magazine Tube (Forearm) All hunters should consider taking Get a detailed map of the area you are hunting, 1. review it before you leave, and carry it with you in an advanced hunter education the field. class to learn the latest hunting 2. Carry a compass and know how to use it. Decide techniques along with tips on ahead of time the direction to head for if you get lost or disoriented. coming home alive. 3. Weather can change quickly, so hunters should carry a simple survival kit and be prepared for an unexpected overnight stay in the field. The survival kit should contain a rope, a knife, water, waterproof Here are 5 Suggestions matches, an emergency shelter, and first aid sup- plies. for a safe 4. If you are on the water, make sure to wear a personal flotation device (life preserver). and successful 5. Know your hunting partners’ physical and emotion- al limitations, as well as your own, and don’t push your partners or yourself beyond those limits. hunting experience: 36 - Burnett & Douglas Counties • Resident Guide