Well, I know some of you all are still under snow.....LOTS of it, but I wanted to see what you all do during the summer months, camping, family vacations, fishing planting ect.... Here in south Ga the summers can be hot and dry, but we get out by the pools, head to FL to do some fishing, but mostly we hang out and enjoy the long days and good friends.  What do you do in your neck of the woods to stay busy over the summer when the kiddos are out of school and the long winter days are passed?  

North Dakota Outdoors North Dakota Game and Fish Department Doug Leier   You’ve made your list and are checking it twice, anticipation for fishing is growing faster than your lawn this spring. Current license – got it. Life jackets – check. Next stop, open-water fishing 2014. The only thing holding you back from a day on the water is Mother Nature, but that’s spring in North Dakota.   The past 20-plus year wet cycle has produced marvelous fishing in North Dakota. From Devils Lake to Lake Sakakawea and in hundreds of spots between, great opportunities exist for fishing in rivers, streams and local impoundments. Safe to say it’s been a heyday for anglers.   It’s interesting to observe human nature any time a few weeks or even a month of dry weather pops up, and we immediately wonder if the next dry cycle is upon us and threatening many of our lakes? The truth of the matter is, we really won’t know that until it happens, and in most case there’s not much we can do about it.   One threat that anglers can do something about, and need to address, is aquatic nuisance species, which will likely present a continuing threat from here on out.   North Dakota already has some of these invasive species. The common carp, introduced in this country before people knew how much they could damage local fish populations, is probably the most familiar.   Carp have disrupted North Dakota fisheries for decades, but not every water has them, and the state’s laws are designed to greatly minimize the potential that we humans will spread them to those clean waters.   Carp aren’t the only threat, though. Over the years as fishing opportunities have expanded, so have the battles against new invaders across the nation and our state. A decade ago I was writing about salt cedar or tamarisk along the Missouri River System. Now it’s zebra mussels from the east and silver carp in the James River.   In a way, the ANS threat is like a summer storm on the horizon while you're enjoying time in or on the water. We know the storm is on the way, but it’s hard to say where the impact will be worst, and if it misses altogether, when will the next threat arise.   History has shown us the threat of aquatic nuisance species is worthy of concern. Thirty years ago, when zebra mussels were first discovered, did anyone understand how devastating the infestations would be in the Great Lakes region?   And in the past 10 years, these mussels have moved to other waters. Resources needed to slow or stop just zebra mussel expansion could have been better used elsewhere, but without a multi-state conscious effort to slow the spread of all ANS, they would be hurting many more waters than is currently the case.   That’s why rules and regulations are on the books.   Now that open-water fishing is upon us, it’s a good time to take a more thorough look at ANS so we can minimize or prevent their future appearance in North Dakota waters.   North Dakota ANS Regulations All aquatic vegetation must be removed from boats, personal watercraft, trailers, and fishing and hunting equipment such as fishing poles, bait buckets, lures, duck decoys, and waders before leaving a body of water. That means "vegetation free" when transporting watercraft and/or equipment away from a boat ramp, landing area or shoreline. All water must be drained from boats and other watercraft, including bilges, livewells, baitwells and motors before leaving a water body. Live aquatic bait or aquatic vegetation may not be transported into North Dakota. All water must be drained from watercraft prior to entering the state.

                                                  MIDLAND GOES WORLD WILD.....   Hunt Texas – June 13, 2013 – Judge Julie Mogenis, Host of World Wild Adventures TV and Midland Radios have “partnered up” and anticipate some incredible results from this innovative collaboration. WWAO is one of the fastest growing adventure shows on the Pursuit channel ( www.WorldWildAdventurestv.com  ) . Their new emphasis on in your face reality presentation will be complimented by any or all the products of  Midland Radio  (www.Midlandradio.com ), manufacturer of  Wearable Action Cameras, GMRS Two-Way Radios, CB Radios, Marine Radios, Bluetooth systems, and All Hazards/Weather Alert Radios have announced a partnership for the 2013 season.   World Wild Adventures TV will chronicle their adventuresfrom around the world with the XTC350VP4 HD Wearable Video Camera. This weather resistant compact camera is fully equipped with a 127 degree wide angle lens to assure that you will never miss any part of our adventures. It comes with a submersible case so we can get up close and personal with the monster Marlin that we will reel in off the coast of Costa Rica. Through the use of other included accessories, WWA will show you “a direct line of site”….”down the barrel “ view when we secure the XTC350VP4 to a Ruger 375 while taking down buffalo in Australia.  Some of the Field Producers and crew have started to video log ranch chores and other hut blind activities using the versatile mini cams as a tool to monitor and predict game traffic.     About Midland: Midland Radio Corporation is an international industry leader in wireless communications with affiliates in Italy, Bulgaria, Germany, Poland, Russia, Spain, and the United Kingdom, as well as representation in Latin America.  Midland develops high quality consumer products such as Wearable Action Cameras, GMRS Two-Way Radios, Citizen Band (CB) Radios, Marine Radios, Bluetooth intercom systems, and All Hazards/Weather Alert Radios. Known in the 70’s primarily for CB radios and household electronics, Midland has grown with the times by producing innovative new communications products and by actively promoting public emergency preparedness.   Midland has manufactured quality Two-Way Radios for over 50 years and is a market leader in several additional product categories. Midland is also a leading manufacturer of Land Mobile Radios and supplies professional grade analog and digital (P25 Technology) Portables, Mobiles and Base Stations/Repeaters for government entities such as forestry and public safety, as well as other commercial users.   About World Wild Adventures TV:   Although the “Head Shed” is in Magnolia Tx, the Judge & most of the crew claim the Hill Country of Texas as their HQ for the show and related adventure booking business. The WWA TV show is a product of some aggressive rebranding and was formerly broadcast internationally as Huntin with the Judge which successfully aired over a 6 year period, and boasted over 180 unique episodes. The pace was fast and the trophies big. WWA has carried on this show tradition and the appeal of the HWTJ series but adds even bigger and better trophies, the reality flavor of the locale, close ups of the indigenous peoples, as well as “behind the scenes” action and conservation features  relevant to that area.  Judge Julie Mogenis and the core of her staff have guided and filmed outdoor adventures for over 25 years. From Monster whitetail bucks in the arid South Texas range to some real nail biting Big 5 hunts in the Kalahari. To fishing the Pacific beaches and waters of Costa Rica --landing marlin, mahi and sails….each have been featured in show episodes. PLUS The WWA team has recently been bolstered by the addition several Hollywood types to the crew. All have a passion for the outdoors and an interest in sustainable utilization. Actor R Lee Ermey, best known as the Gunny has hunted with his buddy, the Judge for several years traveling the globe with both shows to the Southern Alps of NZ for stag and chamois to tracking down lions and Cape on his Africa quest.   So Follow Judge Julie and her adventure team armed with their Midland gear as they travel around the globe as they seek out their next World Wild Adventure. 

                                          PRESS RELEASE"Here comes the Judge" and she is coming back with a vengeance! Judge Julie Mogenis has wasted no time with filling up her dance card. Since her visit with the Gunny at the NRA Convention, Julie has been getting some previously shot video into the production house so all new episodes will air soon on the Texas, Fox, and Pursuit channels. On the move, Julie will make several appearances and conduct a few "Hunting Tip" seminars at one of her favorite places, the Bass Pro Shops in Texas this summer. So come on down and meet Judge Julie. We will keep you informed of the dates and locations.In July, Judge Julie will be angling her way into ICAST" (International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades ) so everyone can hook up with Julie in Las Vegas. But as we speak, Julie has already dispatched several of the Adventure Pros on an assignment to New Zealand and has planned several other far off and exotic adventures for this season of World Wild Adventures, some of which she will announce on Wednesday, May 22nd on the radio show Spirit of the Outdoors produced by Shell Shocked Outdoors. Join Jim Newcomb and the Judge for a "power hour" of talk radio. Tune into the show this Wednesday at 10am CST on KGGF Coffeeville 690 on your am dial.The Spirit of the Outdoors could also be heard on the following radio stationsKUOA 1290 am Siloam Springs 7 am Sat KHGG 1580 AM Fort Smith Thurs 12 Noon KNBB 97.7 FM Ruston, Monroe LA 7 am Sat KBCL 1070 AM Bossier City 7 am Sat KHGG-FM 103.1 FM Waldron Thurs 12 noon KCLI 1320 am Clinton, OK 6 am Sun KYAL 97.1 FM Tulsa, Okla 10 am Sat KCXY 95.3 FM East Camden, AR 6 am Sat KFMD 1240 AM Bethal Hieghts, AR 7 am Sat KSKY 660 AM Dallas, TX 7 am SatYou can also listen live on the internet on these stations websites.