PA Game Commission Offers 'Wild' Gift Giving Ideas Nov 27, 2008
This year's subjects are: female Northern cardinal; snow goose flight from Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area; an American wigeon drake; tree swallows; raccoon; a group of red foxes; an American kestrel; mourning dove; elk; gray squirrel; wild turkey; and white-tailed deer. New this year are insert photos of Game Commission employees conducting various wildlife management tasks. (PR Newswire)
Weekend calendar Sep 25, 2008
" The Chorale has set auditions for a Chamber Ensemble Project, which will perform at several concerts and have its own concert in May 2009. It is also auditioning quartets for Valentine's day performances to go, and planning for a major CD recording. For an audition, contact Joseph D'Eugenio at (203) 288-3021 or e-mail MiddletownChoral@aol.com or see greatermiddletownchorale.org. WESTBROOK - The Westbrook Tree Lighting Committee seeks small vocal and instrumental groups and for single... (Middletown Press, CT)
Theme parks celebrate Halloween around theU.S. Sep 9, 2008
When: Weekends only, September 27 to October 26What to expect: This gentlest intro to Halloween includes trick-or-treating through Storybook Forest, meeting Ricky Raccoon and other characters, specially themed rides and attractions, games and a walk-through maze, favorite fall foods. Best for: 2 to 8. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Wood carver enlivens town with his quirky works Jun 2, 2008
Ive been criticized for not parting with them, Moberly said while standing in a room crowded with his wood creations mermaids, a pirate, a wild boar impaled by a bloody arrow, a raccoon flattened in the middle by a tire track and more. Some people have come in and claimed Im selfish because Ive got all these treasures and I wont share them. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Ranches With Wolves May 23, 2008
He was the size of a raccoon. They talked me into it. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Gander Mountain opens megastore May 17, 2008
The newly opened Gander Mountain outdoor-supplies superstore offers a big-game rifle for $11,199 - and a bottle of raccoon urine ($4 ... Notable products include raccoon urine to ward off human scent ($4. (The Palm Beach Post)
You're an Arkie if.... Apr 3, 2008
You've eaten raccoon, deer and turtle soup. You leave your Christmas lights up year-round. (The Piggott Times, AR)
House baiting bill passes Senate panel Feb 28, 2008
SMALL GAMES ENDING Today is the final day of hunting seasons for rabbit, raccoon and squirrel in Mississippi, and two other seasons will be closing in the following days. Crow season closes Friday (Feb. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar Feb 17, 2008
Post-Gazette A fly fisherman surveys the Upper Lake formed by Traverse Creek on the Wetlands Trail at Raccoon Creek State Park ... Feb. 24 Moderately strenuous hike in the large west side of Raccoon Creek State Park, including historic Frankfort Mineral Springs and its large icicle formations, beaver activity along Traverse Creek, and the beautiful valley of Little Service Run. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Tidbits help fans of Lost, Watchmen Jul 30, 2007
6) Courage to ask the roaming Furry (raccoon. wearing some sort of heavy metal band T-shirt: "Why? What? How? Does is feel nice?". (Toronto Star)
From two antique buildings, a bed-and-breakfast was born May 12, 2007
He eventually ended up settling on the eastern bank of Raccoon Creek. Today, the road leading into Murdocksville from the south, along the creek, is still known as Bigger Road. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Animal Forest Import Review May 1, 2007
Although it looks like a mixture between a raccoon and a badger, it's more familiar to the Japanese in the form of its fairy tale counterpart, a hat-wearing creature that likes to drink Sake and plays tricks on people. But don't worry, Animal Forest's Tanuki is a very trustworthy fellow not to mention helpful). (IGN N64)
The skin trade war Mar 17, 2007
In November, China officially removed many import restrictions on the industry, opening up trade in raccoon and fox pelts. The Chinese are very showy, says Diane Benedetti, international marketing director for NAFA. They like their Mercedes and Rolexes and furs. (Globe and Mail -- International)
