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JustNorth Welcomes Outdoors Women
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 Glancing around the campfire more often than not you'll see more males than females sharing each other's company and love of the outdoors. Why? A variety of barriers prevent women from participating in outdoor recreation, but typically they were not given an opportunity to learn outdoor skills as girls or young adults.
Our goal is to provide an atmosphere where women feel comfortable learning new skills associated with hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Enjoy the Experience!
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JustNorth is seeking women community members to contribute to the future of outdoor activities. If you feel that you can contribute articles, how-to tips, or would like to form a member group that would help young women gain knowledge and participate in outdoor activities, contact Justin Anderson or Danielle DeVito. |
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Latest Articles In The Spotlight Weather
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| The Creature From the Black Lagoon |
This black ribbon rivulet is hard to get to. It is a tough place to fish. Overhung branches make casting impossible. There may be dry fly purists but this is a creek their not invited too. Vegetation so thick you cannot take a stride without tangling in something. Every step better be measured or you’ll be fitted for a primordial casket... keep reading |
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| Take a Kid Fishing and How to Enjoy It |
”Take a kid fishing” is now pretty generic terminology for exposing
youngsters to the world of fishing. Just about any child under the age of 12
would probably meet most definitions for being a kid... keep reading |
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| Are Dandelions Flowers or Weeds ? |
It’s difficult for me to pick on flowers or weeds. It’s just how you chose to see them. I get itchy around poison ivy so I’m no better to be sure. So to avoid the complaining on there part, I moved my part away from urban. I'm not anti social, I’m just pro dandelion... keep reading |
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| JustNorth Is About Families - About My Daughter |
I gotta tell you about my daughter. I have three heroes in life and she’s one of mine. Were fishing for trout up on Hogback Lake. I'm hip dip in my chest waders fly fishing and my twelve year old angel is worm dunking. She yells for me so I waddle to shore and walk up the fishing platform. In her grasp is a twelve inch rainbow... keep reading |
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| Trash Talk |
I just got done at a local public access for fishing. I got done filling two hefty bags with trash. Disposable diapers full of lords knows what,, beer cans, beer bottles, smokeless tobacco tins, bobbers, fishing line, egg cartons too include two unbroken eggs, bug dope cans, cans, fruit juice bottles, car parts , card board boxes, bottle caps, foil, plastic bags, candy wrappers, one wool sock with red trim, and one bag of contents I’m not going to describe... keep reading |
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| Women In The Spotlight: Danielle Devito |
Danielle DeVito was raised in the twin cities, and is a very outdoor oriented person. She loves fishing and hunting. Currently she is a fourth year student at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Danielle is majoring in Biology, specializing in Ecology. She will be receiving a minor in Environmental Sciences. Danielle has been interning with the Mankato DNR since September '05, working on a variety of different projects. When she completes school, Danielle's goal is to work as a wildlife biologist for the DNR or the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Danielle "Fishing-Chic" Devito is also a volunteer Pro Staff member of JustNorth Outdoors and a tremendous asset to the JustNorth community.
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| Kids In The Spotlight: Julia Phelan |
| 7-Year Old Girl Lands Two Huge Walleye - Same Day! |
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Name:
Julia Phelan |
Age:
7 |
Hometown:
St. Cloud, MN |
Date of Catch:
6/25/2006 |
Location:
Mille Lacs Lake | |
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| Equipment Used: |
-Rapala Junior Pro Rod (4’9” Med Action)
-Shimano Syncopate 1000FD Reel
-Power Pro 10 lb test line
-Northland Rock Runner Bottom Bouncer
-Northland Rainbow Spinner |
| The afternoon of June 25th was different from most. When the family decided to venture out to Mille Lacs for an early summer walleye trip, Julia was anxious to try out her new rod and reel. Early in the afternoon, while the bite was just warming up, Julia asked “what would it feel like if I have a big one bite?” Dad assured, “You’ll know when you have a big one take it.” A few moments later, her eyes grew wide as saucers and she realized what that feeling was like. Julia managed to say, “I’m feeling a tug, tug, Dad; I think I got one. You better get the net.” Ten minutes later, as the fish came to the boat; it wasn’t Julia’s eyes that widened but rather her Dad’s. After landing the monster and taking a few quick pictures, Julia urged “We better let it go, Dad”, and after a few minutes of reviving the big fish disappeared into the depths.
While recanting the miraculous experience with Julia’s grandfather sitting in the front of the boat, Dad was interrupted by a voice saying “Uh, Dad, here we go again, I think I have another one.” Sure enough, the young angler had tied into another trophy. After another exciting battle, Julia was once again posing with a trophy. After a quick release, Julia asked, “Dad, can girls be fishing guides too?” With her fathers confirmation, she added, “I think that’s what I want to do when I grow up.” |
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| Julia is now seven and has been a fishing fanatic just like her dad since she was old enough to hold a rod. Her grandparents roll their eyes at dad because the "little girl" can identify virtually every species of sport fish in Minnesota. Keep an eye on her folks, with her dad's help, she just may be a future tournament angler. |
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