Articles filed under Outdoors

• The cold truth: Still plenty of opportunity in IllinoisMar 5, 2014 12:00 AM
  Illinois is missing an opportunity to market its many great fishing locales, especially in a year when northerly states will have delayed start to the season.
  

   

• Ice anglers should tell DNR about stuck shantiesFeb 28, 2014 12:00 AM
  
  

   

• Indiana DNR says ‘13 deer harvest fell 8 percentFeb 28, 2014 12:00 AM
  
  

   
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  Frozen now, but Fox River will be hoppin’ for Mid-Am RaceFeb 27, 2014 12:00 AM
  For much of this winter, the Fox River has looked more like frozen tundra than a vibrant waterway; a cold, white sheen of snow-caked ice, crisscrossed by wayward snowmobile trails and skinny ski tracks. But the Fox will spring to life on the first Sunday in June as the Mid-America Canoe and Kayak Race returns for its 53rd year running.
  

   
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  Havasu’s heating up for record redearsFeb 26, 2014 12:00 AM
  
  

   

• Pet peeve: Wild critter on the prowlFeb 19, 2014 12:00 AM
  Here's another example of how not to treat a wild animal.
  

   

• Late-blooming Skarlis diversifies — with crappiesFeb 19, 2014 12:00 AM
  Tommy Skarlis made his name as walleye tournament pro, but he's added to his repertoire with success in crappie tournaments lately.
  

   

• Time to reflect on a contemplative endeavor Feb 5, 2014 12:00 AM
  Fishing has the unique ability to be both relaxing and a huge kick in the pants - frequently at the same time.
  

   

• Wisconsin DNR asks public to report dead deer Jan 31, 2014 12:00 AM
  
  

   

• Southern buck is nothing to sneeze at Jan 29, 2014 12:00 AM
  Mississippi hunter Ron Manning unintentionally found an interesting way to draw in a buck from his tree stand.
  

   

• For tackling shore fishing, light is right Jan 29, 2014 12:00 AM
  Shore fishing is a lot more fun when you have a specific tackle box dedicated to the essential stuff. It puts the fun back in the pursuit, and makes it a whole lot easier to get around, too.
  

   
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  Fishing and outdoor show runs through Sunday in Schaumburg Jan 25, 2014 12:00 AM
  The Chicagoland Fishing Travel & Outdoor Expo, in its second year at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center, continues through Sunday, Jan. 26, at 1551 N. Thoreau Drive. Hours are until 7 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults, $3 for ages 5-11, free for kids younger than 5.
  

   
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  Outdoor show continues through Sunday in Rosemont Jan 25, 2014 12:00 AM
  The Chicago Outdoor Sports Show in Rosemont continues 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 9291 Bryn Mawr Ave. Tickets are $10 online, $12 at the door, free for kids 11 and younger.
  

   
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  Outdoor shows this weekend in Rosemont and SchaumburgJan 23, 2014 12:00 AM
  Two major outdoor shows with many similar features continue through Sunday in Rosemont and Schaumburg. The Chicagoland Fishing Travel & Outdoor Expo is in its second year at the Schaumburg Convention Center. The Chicago Outdoor Sports Show in Rosemont has many of the same features, along with some special events of its own.
  

   

• Double the fun as show season reaches its peak Jan 22, 2014 12:00 AM
  With two simultaneous outdoor sports shows vying for attendees and loose change this weekend, the show-going public may have a tendency to scratch its collective head and wonder why? Well, we know the reason — there just isn’t an adequate cure for the ills of a winter-time angler.
  

   

• Up to 100,000 dead fish in Nevada marina mysteryJan 16, 2014 12:00 AM
  
  

   

• Take a break, and head for the Show Jan 15, 2014 12:00 AM
  If you need a break from winter, Mike Jackson has a remedy: come meet some new faces and angling legends at the Chicago Outdoors Sports Show Jan. 22-26 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.
  

   
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  Muskie show opens at Harper College Jan 10, 2014 12:00 AM
  Muskie lovers, unite. The annual Chicago Muskie Show is up and running at Harper College in Palatine. The three-day event opened Friday and continues Saturday and Sunday, with lectures, demonstrations, booths showcasing the latest gear, prize drawings and events that will teach your kids the basics of casting and retrieving.
  

   

• Illinois trying to limit spread of deer disease Jan 9, 2014 12:00 AM
  Illinois wildlife officials want to persuade landowners in some northern Illinois counties to let them shoot deer to control the spread of chronic wasting disease.
  

   
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  Hockey teams to take over Rosemont ice rink in February Jan 9, 2014 12:00 AM
  Less than a month from now, hockey players will take over the Rosemont ice rink for the inaugural Winter Frost Face-Off, a 24-day schedule of games featuring local youth, high school, college and semipro teams. “I can't think of a better place to put an outdoor rink than where they've situated this one,” said tournament organizer Kevin Mann.