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There’s something for everyone when Petros teaches about fishing Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Spence Petros' fishing classes are being offered again, and they present a wealth of information for any angler - from beginner to advanced, and even for radio show hosts.
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Modern muskie record weighs in at 58 pounds Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The International Committee of the Modern Day Muskellunge World Record Program (MDMWRP) has announced the acceptance of a recent muskellunge catch as its world record. The capture of a 58-pound muskie by Joe Seeberger of Portage, Mich., on Oct. 13 from Lake Bellaire, Michigan has set a new modern standard for the world's muskie anglers.
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Forest preserve opens new nature center in St. Charles Feb 3, 2013 12:00 AM
The new Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles opens to the public Monday, Feb. 4. The welcome sign is up, and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County hopes you’ll stop in.
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Winter X Games snowmobiler dies after Colo. crash Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Caleb Moore was a Texas kid drawn to the snow, rehearsing complicated tricks on a snowmobile into a foam pit back home until they became second nature and ready for the mountains.
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No fishing, but lots of pier pressure on this trip Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
A family-oriented trip to California didn't allow for any fishing, but that didn't stop Mike Jackson from taking notes on the nonstop action taking place at the San Clemente pier.
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Ice-fishing world mourns loss of guide Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
The ice fishing world lost one of the best Saturday. Jim Hudson hit the ice like he does every winter day, in search of that next big fish, when his snowmobile went through the ice on Lake Superior near Bayfield, Wis.
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Annual Chicago Outdoor Sports Show in Rosemont Jan 24, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Outdoor Sports Show is under way at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, marking more than 30 years of sports shows in Rosemont. This year it is joined by the Chicagoland Gun Show, Gun Safety & Education Symposium.
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New tick-borne illness discovered Jan 23, 2013 12:00 AM
A new tick-borne illness caused by the bacterium borrelia miyamotoi has been confirmed in patients in northeast U.S. states where Lyme disease is already endemic.
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New tick-borne illness discovered Jan 23, 2013 12:00 AM
A new tick-borne illness caused by the bacterium borrelia miyamotoi has been confirmed in patients in northeast U.S. states where Lyme disease is already endemic.
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My everlasting thanks, Paul, for noticing Jan 23, 2013 12:00 AM
The keen eye of a reluctant flyfisher, Paul, ended up being the key to getting Mike Jackson his spot in the National Fishing Hall of Fame.
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Dueling shows force anglers to make a choice Jan 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Two January fishing shows - one in Rosemont, one in Schaumburg - give idle anglers a choice when it comes to preparing for the warmwater season.
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Outdoors notes: WGN’s Cullerton was one of the best Jan 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Mike Jackson pays tribute to longtime outdoors radio host Bill Cullerton, and offers an update on the local fishing scene. He also shares a remarkable story behind the arrests of two men charged with poaching deer after game wardens in Wyoming tracked them down from some litter they left behind.
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Fear drives sales at Kane County gun showJan 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Don Moran, president of the Illinois State Rifle Association, was at Sunday’s Kane County Sportsman's show, noting how little ammunition was left even at 11 a.m., hours before the event wrapped up. Moran said gun sales on any type of semi-automatic firearm are up, whether it’s a handgun or a rifle, and the corresponding ammunition is selling quickly as the nation prepares for possible gun control legislation.
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‘Poor man’s lobster’ makes for a rich family traditionJan 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Eelpout is far from the most glamorous fish, but in the Northwoods it serves an excellent purpose as families share in the bounty of dining upon whatever comes up through the ice.
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Massachusetts man surives bobcat attack in garage Jan 9, 2013 12:00 AM
In this week's outdoors notebook, Mike Jackson offers a word of warning to prospective ice fishing enthusiasts, and shares a story about a Massachusetts man who survived an attack in his garage by a bobcat. Check out the photograph and the accompanying video report as well.
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All-Canada Show comes to Pheasant Run in St. Charles Jan 8, 2013 12:00 AM
When the winter doldrums start setting in, many dream of travel. Although warm destinations are popular, a show opening at Pheasant Run aims to draw those interested in heading north. The All-Canada Show runs Thursday, Jan. 10, to Sunday, Jan. 13.
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Ice fishing a family event in Cary Jan 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The Gerner family's first attempt at ice fishing yielded just a couple of little fish, but a whole lot of fun on Saturday in Cary. The Gerners of Johnsburg were among more than 150 people who participated in the McHenry County Conservation District's first Frosty Fishing Fair on Lake Atwood at The Hollows Conservation Area.
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Satisfying close-to-home trips are always in the budget Jan 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Part of the fun of the fishing off-season is the chance to plan next year's trips. So go ahead and think about that trip of a lifetime, but remember, there are plenty of great opportunities close to home, and you can hit a bunch of them for just a few bucks in traveling costs.
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Man attacked by coyotes in Washington state Jan 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Mike Jackson offers the latest fishing report, and ice conditions, in this week's outdoor notebook, along with a story about a startling coyote attack.
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For fishing, light lines still the way to go Dec 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Don't pay too much attention to bass anglers using heavy gear to horse fish out of heavy cover. Ultralight fishing puts much of the fun back into the sport and makes every fish an achievement, as Mike Jackson explains in this week's column.
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