Tag Archives: hunting

100 Years Ago Halloween Was Husband Hunting Day

Posted on 29 October, 2016 by Janice Brown

The traditions of Halloween have changed a great deal over the centuries. From pagan celebrations to Christian holy days, and from a day of pranks and carousing to kiddies trick-or-treating, October 31st has meant many different things to people. At … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Missing Places: Camp Otter in Pittsburg, Coos County

Posted on 1 October, 2015 by Janice Brown

“Every once in a while it is nice to get away . . . from the discontent of big cities and tramp through the mountains, gun in hand, with none but the birds, the trees, the fallen leaves, the lilt … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s State Animal: white tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus)

Posted on 15 August, 2008 by Janice Brown

In 1983 New Hampshire officially named the white-tailed deer (also known as the Virginia deer) as its official state animal.  … Continue reading →

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Poem: The Bloodless Sportsman, by Sam W. Foss

Posted on 19 October, 2006 by Janice Brown

.The Bloodless Sportsman.
   by Sam W. Foss

 “I go a-gunning, but take no gun;
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Mont Vernon Stone Dog – Bruce Monument

Posted on 25 June, 2006 by Janice Brown

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