#Fly Fishing Guides North Carolina

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Hazel Creek Fly Fishing

Hazel Creek Fly Fishing Great Smoky Mountains No other stream in the history of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is more treasured or storied than the famous Hazel Creek. Loved by many, and desired by all who have ever cast a fly, these fabled waters are the hallmark of everything fly fishing. Hazel Creek is located in one of the most remote sections of the Great Smoky Mountains National…

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Why Hatteras Island is the Best Destination for Large Group Vacations

If you are looking for the perfect destination for your next family reunion, corporate retreat, or getaway with friends, look no further than Hatteras Island. Nestled in the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina, Hatteras Island offers stunning scenery, luxurious accommodations, and a wide range of activities to suit every interest. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore why Hatteras Island is the ultimate choice for large group vacations, highlighting the benefits of choosing Hatteras Island Vacation Rentals, including specific properties that cater to large groups.

Why Hatteras Island?

Natural Beauty and Outdoor Activities

Hatteras Island is renowned for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and unspoiled natural landscapes. Whether your group enjoys lounging on the beach, exploring nature trails, or participating in water sports, Hatteras Island has something for everyone. The island’s unique geography offers both oceanfront and soundfront locations, providing endless opportunities for swimming, fishing, kiteboarding, and more.

Rich History and Culture

In addition to its natural beauty, Hatteras Island boasts a rich history and vibrant culture. Visitors can explore historic sites such as the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, visit charming local museums, and experience the island’s unique maritime heritage. The local community is welcoming and friendly, ensuring that your group will feel right at home.

Accessibility

Hatteras Island is conveniently accessible from various parts of the continental United States and Canada. Whether you are driving or flying, getting to Hatteras Island is straightforward and hassle-free. Once you arrive, you will find that the island is easy to navigate, with plenty of amenities and services to cater to your group’s needs.

Why Choose Hatteras Island Vacation Rentals?

Luxury Accommodations for Large Groups

Hatteras Island Vacation Rentals specializes in providing luxurious beach homes that can accommodate large groups comfortably. Our properties range from six-bedroom to ten-bedroom homes, ensuring that we have the perfect rental for your group size. Each home is equipped with modern amenities, spacious living areas, and breathtaking views, making your stay both comfortable and memorable.

Examples of Our Properties:

Lady of Dare — 103 in Avon, NC (Oceanfront)

Description: This stunning oceanfront home features six bedrooms, five full baths, and two half baths. The property includes a private pool, hot tub, and a screened porch with a nautical bar.

Special Features: Oceanfront pool with colored lights, VIP suites with panoramic ocean views, and a tower/game room with spectacular views.

Link: Lady of Dare

Seas the Breeze I — 101 in Avon, NC (Soundfront)

Description: This expansive ten-bedroom home is perfect for wind and kite surfers, offering private wind sports access and a range of luxury amenities including a theater room, game room, and exercise room.

Special Features: Soundfront pool, tiki bar, eight-person hot tub, and direct boardwalk access to a private beach.

Link: Seas the Breeze I

Sounds Sea’rious — 105 in Avon, NC (Soundfront)

Description: Newly constructed, this ten-bedroom home is designed for large gatherings, with spacious communal areas and premium amenities such as a theater room, game room, and private swimming pool.

Special Features: Private dock with a kayak launch, soundfront beach, and prime windsurfing access.

Link: Sounds Sea’rious

Exceptional Customer Service

At Hatteras Island Vacation Rentals, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that your vacation is seamless and enjoyable. From the moment you book your rental to the time you check out, we are here to assist with any questions or needs you may have.

Flexible Booking Options

We understand that planning a large group vacation can be challenging, which is why we offer flexible booking options. Whether you need a week-long stay during the peak season or a shorter getaway in the off-season, we have options to suit your schedule. Additionally, our properties are equipped with keyless entry systems, making check-in and check-out a breeze.

Pet-Friendly Options

For many families, pets are part of the group. We offer several pet-friendly properties, so you don’t have to leave your furry friends behind. Enjoy your vacation with the whole family, pets included.

What to Expect from Your Stay

Spacious and Comfortable Living Areas

Our vacation rentals are designed with large groups in mind. You can expect spacious living areas where everyone can gather, comfortable bedrooms, and fully equipped kitchens perfect for preparing group meals. Each property is meticulously maintained and furnished with high-quality decor and amenities.

Modern Amenities

From high-speed WiFi to smart TVs and home theater systems, our properties are equipped with modern amenities to enhance your stay. Many homes feature private pools, hot tubs, game rooms, and fitness centers, providing entertainment options for all ages.

Scenic Views and Direct Beach Access

One of the highlights of staying on Hatteras Island is the stunning scenery. Whether you choose an oceanfront or soundfront property, you will have direct access to the beach and breathtaking views right from your doorstep. Enjoy sunrises over the ocean, sunsets over the sound, and the calming sound of waves throughout your stay.

How Do We Help People?

Personalized Service

We believe that every group has unique needs and preferences. Our team is dedicated to providing personalized service to ensure that your vacation meets all your expectations. From helping you select the perfect rental to offering recommendations for local activities and dining, we are here to assist every step of the way.

Travel Insurance Options

To provide peace of mind, we offer flexible travel insurance options. Our “Cancel For Any Reason” travel insurance allows you to cancel your reservation with a partial refund, ensuring that unexpected changes in plans do not cause undue stress.

Event Planning Assistance

Planning a special event such as a wedding, reunion, or corporate retreat? We can help! Our team has experience in event planning and can assist with everything from catering services to local vendor recommendations, making your event memorable and stress-free.

Basic Tips for Planning Your Hatteras Island Vacation

Book Early

Large group vacation rentals are in high demand, especially during peak seasons. To ensure that you secure the perfect property for your group, we recommend booking as early as possible.

Plan Activities in Advance

Hatteras Island offers a wide range of activities, from water sports to sightseeing and dining. Planning your activities in advance will help you make the most of your time and ensure that everyone in your group has an enjoyable experience.

Consider Travel Insurance

Travel insurance can provide valuable protection in case of unexpected changes or emergencies. Consider purchasing travel insurance to safeguard your vacation investment.

Communicate with Your Group

Clear communication with your group is key to a successful vacation. Ensure that everyone is aware of the itinerary, packing lists, and any special instructions related to your rental property.

Why Choose Us?

Expertise and Local Knowledge

With years of experience in the vacation rental industry, we have the expertise and local knowledge to provide you with the best possible vacation experience. Our team is familiar with the area and can offer valuable insights and recommendations.

Commitment to Quality

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality in our properties and services. Each rental is carefully inspected and maintained to ensure that it meets our rigorous quality standards.

Customer Satisfaction

Our top priority is customer satisfaction. We strive to exceed your expectations and ensure that your vacation is a memorable and enjoyable experience. Our numerous positive reviews and repeat guests are a testament to our commitment to excellence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

About the Properties

What are some of the best properties for large groups?

We offer several luxurious properties that cater to large groups, including:

Lady of Dare: A six-bedroom oceanfront home with a private pool, hot tub, and panoramic ocean views. Learn more

Seas the Breeze I: A ten-bedroom soundfront home with a soundfront pool, theater room, and private wind sports access. Learn more

Sounds Sea’rious: Another ten-bedroom soundfront property featuring a private dock, kayak launch, and premium amenities like a theater room and game room. Learn more

Are there any pet-friendly vacation homes?

Yes, we have several pet-friendly vacation homes to accommodate your furry friends. You can find more information about our pet-friendly options on our dedicated blog post. Read more

Do you have vacation homes with elevators?

Yes, we offer several homes equipped with elevators to provide easy access for all guests. This is particularly beneficial for guests with mobility issues. Learn more

Are there homes with exercise rooms?

Absolutely! We understand the importance of staying active even while on vacation. We have several properties with fully equipped exercise rooms. Learn more

About Hatteras Island

What activities are available on Hatteras Island?

Hatteras Island offers a wide range of activities for all ages and interests, including:

Water Sports: Kiteboarding, windsurfing, surfing, and kayaking. Learn more about kiteboarding

Fishing: Explore the best fishing spots on the island. Read more

Family-Friendly Activities: Visit local museums, nature trails, and enjoy beach activities. Learn more

Seasonal Events and Festivals: Discover the vibrant local culture through various events and festivals throughout the year. Read more

What is the weather like on Hatteras Island?

Hatteras Island enjoys a mild climate, with warm summers and mild winters. For a detailed weather guide, you can check our blog post. Learn more

Booking and Services

How do I book a vacation rental?

Booking a vacation rental is simple. Visit our website, browse our available properties, and select the one that best suits your needs. You can book directly online or contact our team for assistance. Start your search

Do you offer travel insurance?

Yes, we offer flexible travel insurance options, including “Cancel For Any Reason” policies, to provide peace of mind for your vacation plans. Learn more

What is included with the rental properties?

Our rental properties come fully equipped with modern amenities, including high-speed WiFi, smart TVs, fully equipped kitchens, linens, and more. Some homes also offer additional features like private pools, hot tubs, and game rooms. For a complete list of amenities, please check the specific property listings.

Can you help with event planning?

Yes, we offer assistance with planning special events such as weddings, family reunions, and corporate retreats. Our team can help coordinate catering, local vendors, and more to ensure your event is seamless and memorable.

Miscellaneous

What are some of the best beaches on Hatteras Island for sunbathing and swimming?

Hatteras Island boasts several beautiful beaches perfect for sunbathing and swimming. Some of the best spots include Avon Beach, Frisco Beach, and Hatteras Village Beach. Learn more

Are there any specific tips for first-time visitors?

First-time visitors should consider booking early, planning their activities in advance, and considering travel insurance. Also, familiarize yourself with the local attractions and amenities to make the most of your stay. Read our full guide

Conclusion

Hatteras Island is the ideal destination for large group vacations, offering stunning natural beauty, a rich cultural heritage, and a wide range of activities to suit every interest. Hatteras Island Vacation Rentals provides luxurious accommodations that cater to large groups, ensuring that your stay is comfortable and memorable. With our expertise, personalized service, and commitment to quality, we are confident that your Hatteras Island vacation will be an unforgettable experience. Visit our https://www.hatterasislandvacationrentals.com/ or contact us today to start planning your perfect getaway.

[fatehbaz]

Often when I think of so-called North America, the landscape of the continent, the iconic lifeforms of this place, I think of lions, camels, giant sloths, and mammoths. I am careful to remember their presence. And their absence. Ghosts. At the scale of geological time, these megafauna creatures were living alongside humans in North America practically yesterday. For the majority of human history on the continent, these Pleistocene megafauna were right there alongside bison. And I think this fact, the presence of superlative megafauna, gets obscured in conversations about what exactly constitutes the “typical North American environment.”

Of course, for millennia, the North American landscape has been a deliberately crafted result of Indigenous cultivation, the vital presence also erased in similar conversations about “wild” North America. If you grew up or have lived near parts of the US with many federal-administered national forests and parks, designated “wilderness” areas, so-called “wild and scenic rivers,” populations of less than 5 people per square kilometer, etc: You’re probably familiar with how many enthusiastic subcultures develop, sometimes defined by a professed love of a mythical or romanticized “wild” which might manifest as many local groups of backpackers, fly-fishing guides, river rats and runners, university-employed biologists, mountain bikers, academics working with ecology, etc. Some groups might be engaged in de facto assertion of colonial/settler sense of “ownership” of this land and continued Indigenous erasure. Some might be mostly interested in signalling the optics of the “lifestyle brand” or “aesthetic.” Some might be genuinely invested “bioregional citizens” with love of the ecology and respect for original inhabitants. A hodge podge, an eclectic mix. In any case, if you’re familiar with these places, you might also be familiar with the celebration of charismatic animals or iconic megafauna species: grizzly bear, gray wolf, moose, elk, caribou, bison, etc. These animals will get mentioned all the time, everywhere, in casual coffee shop conversation and in formal policy. You’ll see local cities, nonprofits, agencies, and businesses employ images of these creatures featured in essays, pamphlets, naturalist courses, and marketing, often as part of an interest -- sometimes superficial, sometimes sincere -- in “conservation” or “ecological rehabilitation.” It will be said that “this land is incomplete” with the absence of the wolf and the grizzly. They will say that so-called North America’s landscape is at least partially defined by these keystone species. The landscape of North America must include these animals. “When you think of North America, you think of bison.” They are the emblems, the icons.

The lions that lived in North America, a now extinct subspecies, apparently belonged to the same genus of the still-living modern lion of Africa. (The American lion is so closely related that, until recent years, it was considered a subspecies of the modern African lion.) The sheer size of Megatherium or Eremotherium; 4 meters tall. I struggle to imagine early American people interacting with a sloth so large. But it happened. I’ve always been excited by how all of these animals lived with modern humans in North America only 10,000 years ago. Yesterday.

We’re talking about lions prowling the periphery of oak woodlands in the Great Plains. Mammoths on the Rocky Mountain Front. Camels in the Great Basin.

So little time has passed since the extinction of these animals, that an “average” depiction of the typical ecology of “modern” North America would have to feature these species. The pantheon of native megafauna of the western US and Mexico doesn’t just include grizzly bears, moose, and bison, but also includes sabre-toothed cats. Some iconic animals associated in popular consciousness with the “Old World” resided or originated in the Americas, including camels, horses, elephant-like creatures, and lions.

This also confounds and complicates the idea of what, precisely, are we trying to “return” to? Are we attempting to go back in history before nineteenth century imperial expansion into the American West, when grizzlies and bison were still relatively healthy, when passenger pigeons and Carolina parakeets were alive? Shouldn’t we be attempting to go back even further, before colonial settlement along the Atlantic coast, too? When US government land managers talk about “rewilding” North America, I first consider if this is a moot point without Indigenous autonomy, and I then wonder if “rewilding of historical North American environments” would necessarily have to involve mammoths and lions to be authentic.

Maybe a silly thought experiment, but still. Even if mammoths are truly “lost in deep time” and inaccessible to us, is there still value in trying to glimpse their ghosts, to read their past presence in our contemporary vision of the land? The trend of woodland conversion into grassland, the recent history of the Great Plains for example, was probably instigated by these Pleistocene megafauna. 

These “Ice Age creatures” made North America, often in tandem with Indigenous peoples.

“Bring the grizzly and the bison back!” When I overhear a local advertisement, or attend an ecology lecture, or see marketing material for a conservation policy, and when these proclamations celebrate the desired return of bears or wolves, I always inevitably imagine the simultaneous return of Pleistocene megafauna. They were here for most of the recent geological past. They are just as much a part of the historical landscape of the continent.

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During our North Carolina vacation last week, Val and I took a 1/2 day float on the South Holston with @sohoflyshop and guide @claywoods_ff. We had a “lost count of the number caught” type of day with the exceptional guide service provided by Clay. We fished 10 ft 4 wts with a bottom bouncing double nymph rig below a yarn indicator-the type of rig I hate to fish, but Clay was able to quickly untangle/re-rig all my casting screwups to keep us on fish. . A huge shoutout and thanks to Cade of @mtntrout who recommended the South Holston River Fly Shop after having to cancel our originally booked trip with Mountain Troutfitters due to low water conditions on a freestone river in NC. . The South Holston lived up to its reputation of one of the best trout tailwaters in the eastern US. #flyfishing #tennessee #tailwater #southholstonriver #sohoflyshop #bluebirdday #browntrout #rainbowtrout #itm (at Bristol, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjjpStZjgIo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Top 10 Best flies for north georgia [2022]

Top 10 Best flies for north georgia [2022]

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Notable Fishing Destinations in the US

Today, fishing remains one of the most popular forms of outdoor recreation in the country. It serves as a viable alternative to more intense sports and recreational activities like hiking, cycling, skiing, and swimming. The US is home to some of the best fishing destinations in the world. Kona in Hawaii is one of the most notable fishing locations in the States. Due to the calmness of the islands' lakes, they provide an outstanding atmosphere for angling. The island also has one of the best deep-sea fishing environments in the country. Tuna, sharks, and Ono constitute the bulk of those caught by anglers fishing offshore. Similarly, the Florida Keys, located on the southern shores of Florida, is often considered the fishing capital of the world and a fishing paradise by most anglers. This archipelago is about 125 miles long. The western end of the Florida Keys is well known for its saltwater and deep-sea fishing, with some areas reaching a depth of about 2,000 feet. Mackerel, sailfish, barracuda, white marlin, and kingfish constitute most of the catch in the Florida keys. The Montauk beach resort is a fishing haven for tourists from across the globe. Located on New York's Long Island, it experiences an influx of tourists each year. Visitors of Montauk beach can participate in both offshore and inshore fishing. While fishing inshore, one is likely to catch green bonito, flounder, porgy, mackerel, and blackfish. Offshore, one will encounter blue marlin, giant tuna, sharks, and dolphins. Another fishing destination worthy of note is Lake Mead in Nevada. Lake Mead is a reservoir with one of the largest water capacities in the United States. It is about 465 feet deep and its surface encompasses about 150,000 acres. The lake is home to some of the largest fish in the country, particularly the striped bass. Other notable catches include crappie, catfish, bluegill, and green sunfish. While the lake is open to fishing all year round, the fishing season at Lake Mead peaks from July to December. Similarly, the Outer Banks in North Carolina is a fishing destination that is home to various fishing activities such as pier fishing and inshore charter fishing. However, most visitors to the Outer Banks prefer to fish from large boats offshore. These boats are usually comfortable, providing passengers with a bathroom, necessary fishing supplies, and snacks. The Outer Banks is also home to one of the best surf-fishing environments in the state. The Bighorn River in Montana is a significant fly fishing hub. However, it's important to note that a large portion of the river is restricted from public access. This is primarily because the river flows through tribal lands and private property. The significant catches in the Bighorn River are the prized rainbow and brown trout. This river also has a resort that avails visitors the opportunity of fishing guides and private access to the river. Finally, the Kobuk River, located in Alaska, is a fishing destination that provides an unusual fishing experience to accomplished anglers. The river is about two hundred miles long and is home to rare fish like the arctic char, arctic grayling, northern pike, and shellfish. These extraordinary shellfish can be up to a yard long and are found north of the Arctic Circle.

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WFS 251 - Fly Fishing for Redfish with John Mauser - Mauser Fly Rods, North Carolina

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/251

Sponsor: Togen's Fly Shop: https://wetflyswing.com/togens

John Mauser from Mauser Fly Fishing is on the podcast to break down fly fishing for redfish and his story of building a fly rod company out of Swansboro North Carolina.  John has a really passionate story to share and one that really resonated with many in the fly fishing community.  

John shares his story and how he jumped all in on the guiding and rod company, leaving his marine biology job in the dust.  We find out when and how to target redfish with a focus on the North Carolina area. 

Show Notes with John Mauser

- We discuss the Hours in our lives and I note 40,000 hours.  The number is actually about 700,000 based on an average life.  Here's a countdown timer to see how much time you have left.  

- Scientific Anglers hard mono or RIO along with Hatch all make great hard mono.

- The warm water redfish line for short casts, or grand slam for permit, tarpon work great for turning over the big flies.

- Tim Borski patterns or a kwon with eyes or horn or rubber legs are all good for flies.

- The Ed Jaworowski casting

- Shoot the line through your fingers

- Ed J tips on how to do the double haul - toward end

- The kayak episode

- The Eastern Current Podcast is a great resource for the SE. 

You can find John at MauserFlyFishing.com

Conclusion with John Mauser

We find out why and how John Mauser left a 15 year career for the full time leap into fly fishing with Mauser Fly Fishing guiding and building rods.  We find out why John loves to build his own leader.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/251

Check out this episode!

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Goodbye 2018

Smoky Mountain Memories

As the sun sets on another year in the Great Smoky Mountains we reflect back on many days spent streamside with friends new and old. Its hard not to get misty eyed nostalgic especially sitting here with bluegrass softly playing in the background and the distant sound of the train whistle from old #1702 blowing at the depot. 2018 was a fantastic year for us at Fly…

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@smokyflyguides: Fly Fishing the Smokies, Fly Shop and Guide Service. Bryson City North Carolina and Gatlinburg Tennessee https://t.co/lOX7tR4GjS #flyfishing #Flyshop #SmokyMountains https://t.co/bDJ6doJnUs

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Ken Tanaka is at the 2018 Orvis Guide Rendezvous in Asheville North Carolina.  

This is the 32nd annual Orvis Guide Rendezvous.  Everyone from lodge owners and managers, outfitters, fly shops, fly fishing and wing shooting guides come together for this 2 day event.  Seminars, presentations and workshops all designed to help everyone in the industry  learn more about Orvis Endorsement, social media, 50/50 campaign, Kick Plastic, rod and tackle product development and conservation.  They end the event with the Down the Hatch event which hosts vendors, the Guide Olympics, food, beer and live music.  They also debut the Down the Hatch film festival as well.  

For more information visit http://www.orvis.com/s/welcome-to-the-2018-orvis-guide-rendezvous/11032

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The Birds and the Trees: A Grower’s Guide to a Lively Spring Yard

By David Leal: David Leal is a guest blogger and wildlife biologist for the U.S. Fish and wildlife Service. He is an avid bird watcher and passionate home gardener in Portland, Oregon currently landscaping his new yard with native vegetation. Opinions expressed in guest blogs are solely those of the blogger. 

Wlson’s warbler, Peter Pearsall/USFWS

In the coming months, those colorful and amazing migratory song birds we love so much will be making their way back into the Pacific Northwest. Nothing is quite as amazing as a brilliant little 7 gram bird (slightly heavier than a nickel), such as a Wilson’s warbler, that has flown roughly 2,000 to 3,000 miles to return to sing and breed in it’s “patch” of forest in places like Forest Park or Mount Tabor. 

In nice weather years, they seem to magically appear like clockwork, but in years where they meet the resistance of spring storms during migration they will often “fall out” in large numbers on the buttes and hills scattered around the Willamette Valley. Our western “fall outs” are relatively small compared to the famous events along the gulf coast but they can still be impressive. Once they’ve landed they need to refuel their tiny bodies to recover and complete the rest of their journey. These waves of migrant warblers, vireos, tanagers and flycatchers often fan out across the Portland area, voraciously eating any small insect they can find.  

At the same time, our resident song birds are already beginning to nest. Songbirds such as chickadees, sparrows, and wrens have been singing for a while in our neighborhoods and will soon be feeding their chicks. In North America, it’s estimated that roughly 96% of land birds raise their young partially or entirely on insects, and a pair of chickadees may need upwards of 6,000 caterpillars to raise a brood. The key to pulling off this amazing process is…native vegetation.

Black-capped chickadee with insect, George Gentry/USFWS

A quick search online of the importance of native vegetation to birds will show that people are concerned about this issue all over the world. With increasing urbanization and conversion of native habitat to non-native ornamental vegetation, most studies have shown, native vegetation best supports native birds wherever you are.  

One such study in Pennsylvania found that native vegetation within an urban environment had significantly more caterpillars and caterpillar species which in turn supported significantly more bird abundance, diversity, biomass and breeding pairs (Burghardt et al. 2008). An example of how this happens, the popular ornamental Ginko tree from Asia hosts approximately 1% of the caterpillar species hosted by native eastern oaks. Ginkos are indeed a beautiful tree but to our native birds they’re probably the equivalent of an empty picnic table with a shade.  

Another study of nesting urban Carolina chickadees found that they spent the vast majority of their foraging in native trees and selected for yards with greater abundance of native vegetation to nest (Narango et al. 2017). They essentially flew past non-native trees nearer their nest to forage in native trees.  

Bushtit, Peter Pearsall/USFWS

I have one mature vine maple in front of my office window. Otherwise it’s a parking lot with mostly exotic landscaping. Yet I have had a front row seat to watch black-capped chickadees, warbling vireos, orange-crowned, black-throated gray, Townsend’s and even a Nashville warbler pass through foraging in that one shrub, and what I’ve observed is them pulling small green caterpillars out of the new emerging leaves. Besides hosting significantly more caterpillars that birds forage on, bird migration and nesting timing have evolved with leaf-out of many of our native plants. Some native birds like bushtits will nest even in the urbanized environments of Portland. Seeing a bushtit flying in and out of their sock-shaped nest is a welcome break from the worries of the day. 

Every little bit helps when trying to provide habitat for native birds and keep our urban areas from becoming an ecological “desert.” If you’re not ready to tear out all of your exotic plants to start from scratch, begin by incorporating native plants into your existing landscaping as you fill gaps or replant smaller sections of your yard. Think in layers, since bird diversity generally increases with vegetation layers. Unfortunately, most of our native trees are not approved by the City of Portland for all but the widest mowing strips or areas without overhead wires. Where appropriate start with an overstory tree(s), then add understory shrubs and perennials and low growing ground covers and annuals. The latter may also be tailored for hummingbirds and other pollinators. 

Also, think beyond your fence. If your neighbor has established native overstory trees maybe add more mid and understory vegetation to your yard so they function together as a larger patch of habitat. There are many websites to help you design and select the best native plants for your situation. For ideas, try looking here or here. 

You can further help influence change by using your purchasing power by buying natives. While there are several excellent native plant nurseries in the greater Portland area that will be very happy to guide you, most of the mainstream nurseries and garden centers in town have a native plant section (often supplied by the native nurseries). By inquiring about native plants and purchasing from these nurseries you can help direct the role of native vegetation since they’re going to sell what people want to buy.

Lastly, if you are going to encourage native birds into your yard, do your best to keep them safe: be judicious with any use of pesticides and please protect birds from cats by keeping them indoors or building a "catio" (i.e., an outdoor cat enclosure), especially during the nesting and fledging season.

Sources:

Burghardt, K.T., D.W. Tallamy, and W.G. Shriver.  2008. Impact of native plants on birds and butterfly biodiversity in suburban landscapes. Conservation Biology, Vol 23, No.1, 219-224.

Narango, D.L., D.W. Tallamy, and P.P. Marra.  2017.  Native plants improve breeding and foraging habitat for an insectivorous bird.  Biological Conservation. Vol. 213, Part A, 42-50.

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If I’m in your car, and we’re not in a hurry, chances are that at some point, I’m going to ask you to pull over so that I can solemnly poke a stick at a dead thing along the side of the road. If we’re in my car—which is usually equipped with nitrile gloves, hand sanitizer, and garbage bags—and the decedent is more structurally sound than a fetid fur pancake, you might want to brace for a smell or two.

I’m into roadkill. I get messages late at night about a beautiful fox in good condition by the side of a highway, and in the morning curse Morpheus himself that I slept through the precious window between warm death and Pollockian spatter. I once left a fat, pristine squirrel carcass on a tree stump next to my then-boyfriend’s car as a gift, like a lovesick cat; he later married me. My friends gave me a bird carcass in a cooler for my birthday.

Dead animals are my shit.

My interests in the subject span more than just a pathological curiosity about the macabre reality of mortality and a steadfast appreciation for the slippery mechanics of life: no, dear reader, I am also into crafting. And what better way to memorialize the fair critters who meet their untimely ends during some shitlord’s 2 a.m. taco run than to turn their dick bones into brooches?

(Don’t answer that.)

Maybe you’re into dead stuff, maybe you aren’t. But if you’ve ever marveled at a pelt, or browsed bone jewelry on Etsy, or wondered what the fuck a rotten squirrel smells like, then I am here for you. Welcome to DIY Death Crafts. Please wash your hands.

First off, a word on the legality of scooping broke-neck Bambi off the interstate. There are states where this is not, per se, legal. State wildlife and game commissions work to regulate who can hunt what and when, requiring licenses to take down specific animals during specific seasons using specific methods. For example, in North Carolina, where I live, hunting feral hogs on game lands is prohibited from one half-hour after sunset to one half-hour before sunrise, unless you have a special permit. Oh, and public nudity on game lands here is prohibited, so no shirtcocking during your pursuit of pork.

I’m allowed to pick up dead animals—North Carolina is pretty friendly to crafty Southerners with a penchant for road steak and possum stew—but other states have concerns that if Billy can’t shoot a feral hog wherever he wants, he’ll just hit it with his car and take it home anyway, or at least tell you that’s what he did if and when some poor government employee comes to scope out his freezer to check that those kilos of sausage had the appropriate papers. So, if you’d like to stay legal, before you grab that non-federally endangered, catastrophically brain-injured animal off I-95, double-check to see if you’re technically allowed to do so.

There’s also the question of safety.

When picking up dead things, it’s best to a) be prepared, and b) assume it’s infectious as shit with something terrible. Rabies is essentially 100 percent fatal, and wild animals are often heavily parasitized with nasty little bugs, so don’t tongue-fuck roadkill corpses or let your dog hump them or anything. I’m not about causing harm with this DIY, so please be aware of the legal and physical dangers, and play at your own risk. Also, if I find out that you hit an animal with your car on purpose for crafting, I will absolutely punch you in the throat should we meet.

That said, now that you are aware of the danger and legality of your actions, let us begin.

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Obviously, what you are able to do with your ode to the destructiveness of humanity depends on the quality of the body that you find. The best case scenario is a warm, fresh death, still soft without rigor, preferably dead of brain injury and relatively intact. These are also, as you might assume, pretty damn rare. Fresh is preferred, as it’s easier to skin a warm animal: you can peel ’em like a banana.

However, if you’re scouting for bone crafts, which is what I’m covering today, it doesn’t matter so much. (Word of caution: if you are maggot-averse, you might want to err on the fresher side, but don’t freak out too much, as a lot of roadkill gets pancaked or eaten before the fly babies hatch.)

Find a carcass with some intact bones—preferably not too stinky, if that’s the kind of thing that bothers you—and if it looks like it was pretty healthy, recently deceased, and merely unlucky, you can proceed to step two. Also, if the smell is really bad—like, for instance, dead squirrels fucking STINK—a little Tiger’s Balm under the nostrils can make the drive home more pleasant.

Transportation

Here is where I like to cosplay CDC detective and get real serious about my safe-specimen-collection protocol.

Nah, just kidding, I use a trash bag and gloves. First, I use my gloved hands to examine the animal, because I don’t want a surfeit of weird raccoon fleas in my ancient Subaru, and also because I am curious to a fault and like to get up close with my new friend before I bring her home.

If the animal is small, I’ll just put it in the trash bag using my gloves. If it’s larger or awkwardly positioned in rigor mortis, I’ll take my gloves off, stick my arms into a garbage bag, grab the roadkill, then inside-out the bag around the corpse the way people pick up dogshit off the sidewalk.

Then just tie the bag off and go home. Please don’t forget there is a dead animal in your trunk. Learn from my mistakes.

Clean The Body

There are lots of ways to do get the bones out of your roadkill buddy. Personally, I use my dissection skills from college to skin the animal, remove the viscera with minimal damage to all the stinky guts, then strip most of the muscles from the bone is a fairly haphazard fashion. Alternatively, you can also just bury the body in a bucket full of dirt, preferably in warm weather and damp soil, and check on it on a few months, if it’s small. (Bonus points if you can bury it near an ant hill, which will expedite the process.)

For skinning, run your knife crotch to chin, trying not to pop the peritoneal sac full of viscera. Then, with gloves on, run your fingers between skin and muscle and just rip the two apart. From here, pull out the guts, hack off the muscle, and get ready to macerate. This isn’t precious work—there’s no one way to do it if you’re just wanting bones—so my suggestion is to watch some YouTube tutorials and fucking try it.

Macerate That Shit

Once you have mostly bone, put the bones in a bucket of water or a glass jar, close it—but not too tightly, as a lack of oxygen will slow down the process—put it in the sun, and leave it. This is called maceration, which is a sped-up rotting process whereby the bones are cleaned by bacteria. One handy tip, which works well for small carcasses but can be scaled up as needed, is to stuff the bones into some pantyhose for easy retrieval. I mean, unless you want to fish though the soup of liquified death for vertebrae. Your call.

After two days, change the water. You don’t have to change all of it, just dump out some of it and replace it, being careful not to use water that is too hot, as it will kill the bacteria that you are relying on to eat the body. As you do this, remember to enjoy the horrible smell that will happen! I love this part, probably because it makes people throw up. When you change the water, try to remove as much meat and fat and gross shit as possible; you want the bacteria eating food off the bones, not the greasy remains left in the death stew. Check again after another couple of days, and keep scooping shit out and replacing some of the water until the bones are clean. Could be as quickly as five days or so, and it probably won’t take more than two weeks for larger animals.

If the process seems to have halted, put the bones in a stock pot, simmer for about an hour, careful not to boil them, then restart the maceration process. This is a pretty hardcore step, as it’s gross and smells bad and you have to do it in your kitchen. But I figure you should know that the option is there.

Once the bones are clean, remove them and dry them carefully. Don’t dry them in the sun or the oven, as this can cause cracking.

Degrease and Bleach

For extra-pretty bones, degrease and bleach that shit. There are several ways to degrease, but my preferred lazy-girl way is soap and water. Stick the bones in a container of hot water and healthy amount of dish soap, and leave ’em for at least a week. There will be gross shit floating on top of the bone-soup when you are finished. Do not eat it.

Once the bones are clean, bleach ’em in a 4-percent hydrogen peroxide solution by soaking them for a day or two or three, whatever you need to get the visuals you like. Very important: the bleaching container should not be airtight, or it could explode! Chemistry, man. You can keep doing the bleaching step until the solution no longer foams when it comes into contact with the bones, usually about two or three times. Once they are nice and pale and clean, dry those babies on paper towels and get ready to get weird.

Annie Get Your Glue Gun

Congratulations, you have a pile of bones! Now get out there, crank up that glue gun, and tap that creativity like a maple tree. A few ideas for newcomers include gluing plastic gemstones all over a skull like some kind of fucked up death BeDazzler, making brooches from the bones that look the coolest and pretending you know which ones they are, gluing the bones together in an intractable mess that would make David Cronenberg weep, and—my personal favorite—leaving the whole jumbled disaster in a pile on your kitchen table and calling it art.

Death comes for us all, my friends; might as well make it beautiful.

Leigh Cowart is a freelance journalist covering sports, science, and sex. Her work has appeared in Vice, The Classical, and NSFWCORP, among other places. Follow her on Twitter @voraciousbrain. Not for the faint of heart.

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