Articles filed under Outdoors
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Outdoor notes: local fishing and Waukegan HarborFeb 19, 2014 10:04 am - I haven't had any contact with scientists yet, but casual know-it-alls have discussed the hot bed of the Waukegan controversy with me on the telephone. I'm referring to ...
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Late-blooming Skarlis diversifies - with crappiesFeb 19, 2014 9:04 am - Quail, pheasants, white tail deer, rabbits and squirrels seem to know when Tommy Skarlis is afield. These animals run, but not for long. This 48-year-old professional ho...
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Pet peeve: Wild critter on the prowlFeb 19, 2014 9:04 am - I've told countless people for years to beware of wild animals, even the ones that may appear to be harmless. A 73-year-old Hingam, Mass., woman was attacked as she slep...
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Time to reflect on a contemplative endeavorFeb 05, 2014 10:04 am - With the snow up to my ears, it was too tempting to recall a day from not-so-distant past. A much warmer, fish-friendly day. I couldn’t scare up a partner, so I spent my...
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Wisconsin DNR asks public to report dead deerJan 31, 2014 5:34 am - MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking people to report any dead deer they see as the agency works to track the harsh winter’s toll on t...
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Southern buck is nothing to sneeze atJan 29, 2014 7:31 pm - Not much surprises me when I hear tales from the deep south — especially in Mississippi, where hunting seems to be more of an everyday religion than a pastime. Ron Manni...
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For tackling shore fishing, light is rightJan 29, 2014 10:04 am - My physician and chiropractor suggested I make some dramatic changes to the way I schlep tackle with me. Even in my spacious 17-foot boat, I had allocated quite a few av...
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Fishing and outdoor show runs through Sunday in SchaumburgJan 25, 2014 10:00 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...
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Outdoor show continues through Sunday in RosemontJan 24, 2014 10:48 pm - The Chicago Outdoor Sports Show in Rosemont, which continues through Sunday, includes a 5,000-gallon aquarium where the audience can receive expert information from watc...
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Outdoor shows this weekend in Rosemont and SchaumburgJan 23, 2014 12:00 pm - 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 yea...