Mike Jackson
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Where there's water, there's a willMar 03, 2009 10:00 pm - SANTA MONICA, Calif. - This wasn't a pleasure trip to the West Coast. In fact this was a very trying experience for me. My 95-year-old uncle appears to be on a nonstop,...
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The outdoors creates memories a youngster will always hold dearFeb 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Howard and I held the canoe in place, while Jeff and his 11-year-old son Richard shoved off from the rocky shoreline. A half-dozen tiny, bite-a-chunk horrificus were din...
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Bright spots on local fishing sceneFeb 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Area anglers are caught in what has often been described as a "twilight zone" as it pertains to warming trends and remaining ice conditions. But there are bright spots ...
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Born and bred to stick with itFeb 18, 2009 10:00 pm - Mike P. is 70 years old, and he didn't waste any time selling his four-bedroom home in Schaumburg. He packed up and headed south to Clearwater, Fla., just so he can take...
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Ready for Schaumburg Boat and Sports ShowFeb 11, 2009 10:00 pm - It's outdoor show time again in the Northwest suburbs. The doors open at 3 p.m. today as the 2009 Schaumburg Boat and Sports Show kicks off its four-day run at the Schau...
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Placing priorities in proper orderFeb 11, 2009 10:00 pm - I know these are tough times for a lot of people. I know families are facing horrible economic hardships. And I am fully aware that some people may be willing to take ...
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Don't miss the chance to study angling with Professor PetrosFeb 03, 2009 10:00 pm - I have fished all over North America with some great anglers who have allowed their egos to outshine their prowess. Don't get me wrong, some of them were pretty good at...
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A good ol' road trip has some distinct advantagesJan 28, 2009 10:00 pm - Kudos to outdoors writer John Gierach for producing an enlightening book entitled "Fool's Paradise." This piece of work from the noted traveler and fly fisherman echoed ...
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Fed funds for fish, wildlife projects at riskJan 28, 2009 10:00 pm - Here's an uncomfortable fact of life: If Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn's request for a "stay of execution" regarding the possibility of losing a massive amount of federal funds go...
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Granberg new director at Illinois DNRJan 21, 2009 10:00 pm - Just so you can keep tabs on the never-ending saga with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the appointment of former state representative Kurt Granberg as dir...