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Outdoor Elements - May 17th, 2020

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Episode #1803 - May 17th, 2020
A long time ago hunting was very different. Back in the days of spears and bows and arrows, something called an Atlatl was developed.Did you know that there are people mushing in Michiana? We'll find out what it takes to mush, and how you can get started without a sled and a pack of dogs. A long time ago hunting was very different. Back in the days of spears and bows and arrows, something called an Atlatl was developed. If you're looking to have a campfire there's actually a lot that goes into picking the right fire wood.
Original Airdate: May 17, 2020

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  • May 17th, 2020 Photo
    Heartland Mushers
    Cruzlin Picabo Shubert More Information
    May 17th, 2020 Photo
    Heartland Mushers

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    Did you know that there are people mushing in Michiana? We'll find out what it takes to mush, and how you can get started without a sled and a pack of dogs. And if you need help there's a group called Heartland Mushers that will share about getting started and places around here you can mush.

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    1. Cruzlin Picabo ShubertHeartland Musher

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    Wood Selection for Fires
    Kyle Sefchek More Information
    May 17th, 2020 Photo
    Wood Selection for Fires

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    If you're looking to have a campfire there's actually a lot that goes into picking the right fire wood. What burns hotter or longer, or what color flame does certain wood have. We'll talk about that and more with Kyle Sefchek.

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    1. Kyle SefchekField TechnicianCardno

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    Atlatl Challenge
    Patrick McGuire More Information
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    Atlatl Challenge

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    A long time ago hunting was very different. Back in the days of spears and bows and arrows, something called an Atlatl was developed. It was a tool to launch a spear, faster and farther in hopes of catching dinner from a safe distance. We'll find out all about it from Patrick McGuire and Evie will even give it a try.

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    1. Patrick McGuireCurator of EducationElkhart Historical Museum

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