www. greenepublishing. com Outboot , Friday, February 8, 2008 The Madison Enterprise-Recorder 15A TeWe The Enterprise-Recorde Fish & Game Feeding Chart S tHow to use: The major and mmor feeding times for each day are hsted below. The major feeding times are the best for the S b i1 sportsman and last about 2 hours, the minor feeding tunes can also have good success, but last only about I hour. Saudy Fe "" ....0Good luck and be careful out there. SundayFebur02am:0p Mondy, Fbrury 1 3:0 a~. 900 am. :20 ~m.9:30p'm "A Cut Above" Jerry Gray Office 850-973-3863 Mobile 850-673-1718 60 Fax 850-973-3924 Con Larry Hammock Exp, Office 850-973-3863 I Mobile 850-673-1376 Ti Pax 850-973-3924 Ind JAKES' Annual Event A Huge Success Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Michael Curtis, January 2, 20uu08 Wally Davis, NWTF Director, welcomes Jacob Curtis (right) as the newest member of JAKES, the kid's division of the NWTF. Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Michael Curtis, January 2, 2008 Garit Poire (right), is seen here with Jacob Curtis, gave a clay pigeon shooting exhibition at the annual JAKES event in Madison. iiW n IN By Michael Curtis Greene Publishing, Inc. Between the shooting, raffle, exhibitions, prizes, re- freshments and just plain fun, hanging out with neigh- bors, the annual JAKES event was a huge success for an- other year. Sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation, the event was held at the home of Vonnie and Wally Davis, who is the local and state NWTF Director. "The JAKES event gives kids seventeen and under an opportunity to enjoy and learn about hunting and the outdoors, as well as taking care of our forests, protected lands, and the environment in general," Davis ex- plained. "Between the archery, BB-gun, rifle and shot- gun shooting, we tried to make sure it was a fun day for everyone," he added. There were approximately 100 kids in attendance at the Madison event and over 200 in all. Lines moved quickly, and under the careful supervision of volun- teers, each child was treated to virtually unlimited turns shooting the various weapons. Later in the afternoon, the excitement really got thick when a raffle was held for a kid's shotgun/rifle combination. No purchase was necessary and all kids in attendance received JAKES' gear. The big prize winner, though, was Tyler Andrews, and of course, Tyler's par- ents will have to comply with all the registration re- quirements. The NWTF started the JAKES program as a way to give kids the chance to explore their outdoor world through hundreds of fun events like the one just held in Madison. And, if the Madison event is any indication, it will be no surprise to see the NWTF remain the largest organization of its kind worldwide for years to come. Staff writer Michael Curtis can be reached at michael(3,reenepublishing. com. Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Michael Curtis, January 2, 2008 NWTF Director and local coordinator, Wally Davis (left), was pleased to award the raffle prize, a rifle/shotgun com- bination, to Tyler Andrews (next to Davis), while dad and mom, Chris and Heather, as well as little brother Trent, en- joyed the annual JAKES event. Greetings to all farmers, growers, and anyone who likes to get their earthly hands dirty. Winter is fading into the wings as Spring's brighter light takes the stage. Soon it will be time to clean out those planting sheds, dawn those gardening gloves and get to seed- ing. Madison County is warming up nicely as Sol gen- tly prepares the soil for toiling. From cutting pea poles to testing buds, February has plenty to keeps those hands from becoming idle. The weather is taking a turn for the better with only a few scattered showers due to arrive. Along with sunnier horizons, temperatures should also be level- ing out, leaving the days more comfortable and the evenings less chilly. Now is an excellent time to clean out those winter fire places, taking advantage of left over wood ashes that can be spread around lilacs and roses to help their growth and blooming come Spring. The hungry Full Snow Moon will reach its peak February 20. Use its first two quarters to perform any tasks that require strength, growth and fertility. Start repotTing and grooming houseplants to grow by the light of the increasing moon. Graft fruit trees and test seeds to sow from last year's stash before ordering more. It is also a good time to cut poles for beans, peas and other climbers.. With the rain abating, the bark can be peeled off and the poles can be set out to dry until they are later needed. Peaches and other sensitive fruit trees can be test- ed for freeze damage. Bring in a few twigs that have been cut from the trees and place them in a vase of water where they can get some sun. If the sprigs bloom within a couple of weeks, blossoms can be ex- pected in the spring and there will be a crop for the coming fall. Watch those houseplants, as they are sensitive to overfeeding during this time of year. Instead they need lots of sunlight and fresh air. Bathing plants fre- quently that took the winter hard should help them out of their gloom. Lastly, do not forget to start shopping early for seeds, that way the best choice of seed varieties will still be available. If the household gardener has a taste for colorful salads, seeds for ruby Swiss chard, purple pod beans and red iceberg lettuce make good choices. Enjoy the beginning trappings of Spring. Hang tight and plant by the full moon's light. Staff writer Tyrra B Meserve can be reached at tyrra@greenepublishing.com War"Ven Country Style 'Meat Market MeeiM Msdison, M rhiekpn iizua - RS 'm m I %- vmiuen clvng T t B- Chicken Breasts WE NOW Leg Quarters HAVE 10 b. 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