Sherlock Holmes and Mr. Watson went on a camping trip. 
After a good meal and a bottle of wine they lay down in their tent for the night and went to sleep. 
Some hours later, Holmes awoke and nudged his faithful friend
awake. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." 
Watson replied, "I see millions and millions of stars." 
"What does that tell you?" Holmes questioned. 
Watson pondered for a minute. 
"Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets.

Astrologically, I observe Saturn is in Leo.

Logically, I deduce that the time is approximately a quarter past three.
Theologically, I can see that God is all-powerful and that we are small and insignificant.

Meteorologically, I suspect that we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. 
"Is that all?", Holmes asked. 
"Yes." Watson replied. "Why, am I missing something?". 
Holmes was quiet for a moment, then spoke: 
"Watson, you fool. Someone has stolen the tent."

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DNR sends reminder to dog owners

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds dog owners that it is illegal to allow their pets to harass deer and other big game.

Every winter, conservation officers receive reports from throughout the state of dogs chasing and sometimes killing deer or other big game. Wildlife regulations hold dog owners accountable for dogs chasing big game and conservation officers are authorized to put down dogs that do so. Dog owners would also be subject to a civil penalty.

Capt. Ken Soring, acting DNR enforcement chief, advises dog owners to be aware of the possibility that their dogs may be chasing big game and to take steps to prevent them from doing so.

“Deer are particularly vulnerable at this time of year because they are expending every bit of energy to stay alive, and the additional stress of being chased can affect their winter survival,” Soring said.

The Minnesota Game and Fish Laws handbook reads that a person who observes a dog wounding, killing, or pursuing in a manner that endangers big game may kill the dog without liability:

• At any time, if the person is a peace officer or conservation officer; or
• Between Jan. 1 and July 14, if the person is not a peace officer or conservation officer and the discharge of firearms is allowed.