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Edit	Post #40860	Initial revision	—	about 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can trees be treated to deter poachers? It has been done: Skunk spray, fox urine, heat activated sulfur smell, common ammonia, and even essence of bone tar oil. Mental Floss New York Times (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Question	—	Can trees be treated to deter poachers? I recently heard from a guy who decided to cut a cedar tree from a ditch line for a Christmas tree instead of buying one. He said that after getting it home and decorating it that it started to have a very strong smell of urine. By the end of the day they were taking it down and hauling it to the c... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Are there any tips to help hummingbirds find a new feeder? Hummingbirds find the feeders by sight. Some ways to attract them include: Use a feeder with bright colors. Red seems to be a color that they are particularly attracted to. Try to have colorful, again preferably red, colored native plants nearby. Try to incorporate plants that blossom throughout... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is this dime sized black bug with white on the segments near Loveland Colorodao? Probably a woodlouse which is a type of crustacean in the suborder Oniscidea. Source: a-z animals They are globally distributed, except in polar regions and arid deserts, and are also known by the following names: "armadillo bug" "boat-builder" (Newfoundland, Canada) "butcher boy" or "... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Question	—	Can natural material be found in a temperate forest to help protect against snow blindness? Snow blindness, also known as photokeratitis, is predominately caused by the sun's reflection off of snow. If one is caught out in the wild, ill prepared for snow, what could one find in a temperate forest to help prevent snow blindness?. Two options I was wondering about are: Improvised No Glare... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What conditions would lead to lake ice being extremely clear? Conditions that can lead to clear ice such as this are: Water with few impurities causing less scattering of light: This lake does not have any water flowing into it, therefore rain is the only source of water Freeze the water slowly so that impurities and air bubbles can rise to the surface, and i... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Where can I find good UVI forecasts? Check out sunburnmap.com. Just enter your city and you can get results such as this: Accuweather.com also has some hourly UV forecasts. You need to click on the hourly forecast for your location and scroll down to the bottom. (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Question	—	What methods can be used to keep a cooler cold longer? Keeping the cooler out of the sun and the lid closed as much as possible are some obvious ways to keep a cooler cold longer. There seems to be some truth that adding salt to your cooler can help it stay cold longer, although this may not be a good idea if the food in the cooler comes in contact with... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do you take field notes at below 0 °C, without freezing fingers? There are some pens that are made for extreme conditions such as the uni-ball PowerTank Retractable Ballpoint pen. I've never personally used one of these but it has many positive reviews on Amazon. There is also a freezer test performed on this pen with the following results: Source: OfficeSup... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Question	—	What equipment is used to "groom" single track hiking and biking trails? I've heard of single track hiking/biking trails being "groomed" before to keep them in good condition for users. The use of shovels, rakes, and possibly chainsaws to keep the trails free of debris are likely to be used on shorter trails but may not be very efficient for trails that are miles long. ... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is a hole in a cold place warmer? It depends on many factors including the following regarding the soils encountered - assuming you finds soils high up on this mountain: The heat capacity of the soil: it's ability to store heat with moist soils having a higher heat capacity or ability to store heat per unit of temperature rise. The... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Question	—	How to improvise a pair of tweezers in the wild? From slivers caused by chopping wood, thorns from plants, or bee stings there have been times when out in the woods when a pair of tweezers would come in handy and none where on hand. Are there are materials found in the outdoors that could be used to remove such foreign objects embedded in ones ski... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Are there Takedown Compound Bows? Here's an old video of a Fred Bear Borsalino take-Down compound bow being taken down and put back together. There is also a Fred Bear TRX 32 take-down compound bow on ebay. I didn't see any of these during a quick look at their website, so I wonder if anything like this is currently in production. ... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Question	—	What is a good way to clean the inside of a water bottle straw while on a multi-day backpacking trip? When coming back from a day of hiking and eating I often notice that the top of the straw of my water bottle is dirty on the inside. I've come across quite a few options to clean the inside of the straw with tools such as brushes, pipe cleaner, or a dishwasher. However, when on a multi-day hike, w... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What tool(s) would be helpful for unhooking fish? Charlie Brumbaugh's answer is definitely the way to go for smaller fish such as panfish or trout. However, for bigger fish such as northern pike or musky I go with a longer (12-16"/30-40 cm) pair of needle nose pliers as seen below. Photo source: www.ebay.com I prefer to use either the middle op... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What Is the name of the supervolcano or earthquake epicenter at Yellowstone National Park? Yellowstone National Park sits over the Yellowstone Hotspot which is the cause of all the geothermal activity at the park. The name of the supervolcano is called the Yellowstone Supervolcano. I'm not sure how anyone would know that exact spot where the next eruption will occur, but this study (Fu... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What advantage would noodling have over fishing with rod and reel? From what I gather noodlers can get into places you're not likely going to get your bait into with a rod and reel. For example, many of the online videos show them submerged under log jams or under rock overhangs. In some of the videos they say that they can feel the fish before they are actually a... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Question	—	Is noodling more detrimental to catfish populations than fishing with a rod and reel? I understand how noodling for flathead catfish can be hazardous for the human. This activity has resulted in bloody knuckles, broken wrists and even death. These hazards do not even include those from snapping turtles, poisonous snakes, or lacerations from unseen submerged objects. In fact, this ... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Are chiggers moving north, and if so, how do I protect myself against them? I've had them a few times in the Upper Midwest as far back as approximately 35 years ago. They thrive in warm and moist conditions, therefore I'd think that having abundant rainfall would be a more likely cause for encountering them more often this year. Wearing long pants, tucked into long socks, ... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Question	—	Is there a standard hiking trail difficulty rating system in the United States? At a local park I've seen hiking/mountain biking trails marked with a green circle, blue square, or black diamond representing easy, intermediate, and hard trails. I've only ever seen this while hiking in this location and wonder if it is displayed for the mountain biking rather than hikers, althoug... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can we be the most respectful to a moose when photographing it up close? Ideally you would want the moose, or whatever wildlife you're photographing, to not even know you are there. Some ways to achieve this: Have an appropriate telephoto lens so that you can keep your distance from the subject. Be still and patient so that the wildlife does not see any movement. Camou... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are the immediate causes of the large forest fires that have ravaged the US and Canada over the past several years? This report from the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America says that in the years between 1992 to 2012 humans were the cause of 84% of wildfires and 44% of the total area burned. Additionally, Human-started wildfires were dominant (>80% of ignitions) in over 5.1 million ... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: In the US is it legal to travel on any river/creek my canoe will navigate? As mentioned in the answer provided by Charlie Brumbaugh, many states use the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) to define the limits of state control. The images below from the American Water Works Association publication entitled Understanding the Proposed Definition of the Waters of the United State... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Question	—	Are there any natural materials found in the wild that can be used as an effective sunscreen? There are animals such as pigs and elephants that wallow in mud which possibly serves as protection from sunburn. There are also some plants such as Aloe vera (Aloe vera) and Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) which are believed to help soothe burns which may help after a sunburn has already occurred. ... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Question	—	Is it possible get a rash from poison ivy but not poison oak? Both poison ivy and poison oak can cause a red rash on the skin due to an allergic reaction to the chemical urushiol in their oily sap. I've heard people say that they are allergic to either one or the other before but not both. It seems to me that since the chemical responsible for the reaction is... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Do Bee Hotels/Houses actually work? This study (‘Bee Hotels’ as Tools for Native Pollinator Conservation: A Premature Verdict?) conducted on nearly 300 be hotels over three years in Toronto, Canada suggests that more introduced bees and wasps were present in the hotels than native bees. Figure 2 below shows that native b... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Question	—	How can I distinguish between rock pile types cairn, duck, and natural? I've seen cairns while hiking in mountains and they are usually easy to distinguish from natural rock piles. However, I am a bit confused by what makes a duck and what distinguishes it from a cairn or a natural rock pile. The Wikipedia entry for cairns indicates that ducks are cairns that have "bea... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Do doves go through a molting time of shedding and replacing their feathers? Yes, doves do molt. This United States Geological Survey (USGS) study of 8,141 adult mourning doves in North and South Carolina, USA found that substantial numbers complete molt in September with some data showing northern mourning doves completing primary molt a month later. They also found that m... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why do upside down tree leaves mean rain This is the old saying, "When leaves show their undersides, be very sure rain betides." From the farmersalmanac.com: The leaves of deciduous trees, like maples and poplars, do often to turn upward before heavy rain. The leaves are actually reacting to the sudden increase in humidity that usu... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the reasoning behind not disposing of fish guts in the water? It really does seem to depend on where you are. As you mention some states do not allow for the disposal of fish in water. For example from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources: Disposal of unused portions: Unused or uneaten portions of fish should be buried or disposed of with ... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What conditions would make a weather inversion likely? When spraying herbicides a temperature inversion can cause the droplets to be suspended above the ground and transported horizontally causing damage to other crops. This myfarmlife.com web site has the following seven conditions that may indicate a temperature inversion. Clear skies overnight... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Question	—	What plants can be heard when they are growing? Growing up in the Midwest, USA I have heard of being able to hear corn grow on a quiet night. I believe I may have actually experienced this at one time while waiting for some co-workers in the middle of a cornfield on a calm, hot and humid July day. There was a very faint sound like broken glass r... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Question	—	Are there any animal behaviors that can be used to predict weather conditions within a 24 hr time period? There are many folklore tales of animals being used to predict weather. Just a few examples from the Old Farmers Almanac: When cats sneeze, it is a sign of rain. If the mole digs its hole 2½ feet deep, expect severe weather; if two feet deep, not so severe; if one foot deep, a mild winter. Ba... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why does North Cascades National Park get so few visitors? A few possible reasons are: It is relatively hard to get to. It's not near a major HWY/Interstate and HWY 20 can be closed for up to half the year. There aren't a lot of attractions, like geysers in Yellowstone or Clingmans Dome in the Smoky Mountains, that can be easily reached by car. Many of t... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What additional equipment is needed for bowfishing? Although probably not necessary, polarized sunglasses are extremely useful to spot the fish - especially on a sunny day. (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Question	—	Are there any reliable plants to use for navigation? I've always heard that moss grows on the north side of a tree. Presumably, this is because conditions on the north side, at least in the northern hemisphere, tend to get less sunlight and are damper. However, I've seen moss on just about any side of a tree with the right conditions. Additionally,... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can an adult be bitten by a snake without feeling it? Yes, the bite of a common krait (Bungarus caeruleus) can be painless. It is a venomous snake found on the subcontinent of India and is also known as the Indian krait. Kraits are nocturnal, therefore instances with humans most often occur at night and therefore the snake may also not be seen. So... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Question	—	How many miles should one expect to get out of a good pair of hiking boots? They say that on average 400-500 miles is a good bet for running shoes, but for myself it's only about 300-350 miles before the aches of worn out shoes start to occur. It seems that shoes are one of those items that you definitely need to spend some more on to get anything that is going to last. I ... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Question	—	Does a sleeping bag comfort temperature rating increase with time? I've had a mummy style sleeping bag, with 100% Dacron polyester fill, for the better part of 20 years. The comfort rating is -5 degrees F. I hadn't used it in approximately 10 years. When I used it earlier this year it got down to around 35 degrees F and I was extremely cold whereas I had never be... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago