Articles filed under Outdoors
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Big snake problems in FloridaMay 20, 2009 11:00 pm - To this day I will never understand why some people find it necessary to get rid of their pet snakes by dumping them in the south Florida Everglades. The latest find by...
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Fox system boating restrictions liftedMay 13, 2009 11:00 pm - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has lifted the boating restrictions it authorized on the Fox River from the Montgomery Dam north to the outlet of Pistakee L...
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A fishing literature classic gets an impressive updateMay 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Even though I will spend an inordinate amount of time searching for smallmouth bass, I refuse to apologize for being what some would call a "trout bum." As the years hav...
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Storms shorten bass tourney debutMay 08, 2009 11:00 pm - A round of thunderstorms followed by high winds shortened the schedule for the first IHSA bass fishing state tournament at Carlyle Lake on Friday. Boats competed between...
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Costa Rica truly a fishing -- and eco-tourism -- paradiseMay 05, 2009 11:00 pm - RIO PARISMINA, Costa Rica - Fishing and eco-tourism are as big in this country as its fruit exports and machine parts. And the people in charge of bringing the rest of t...
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Wet spring blessing for smallmouthApr 30, 2009 11:00 pm - You do not need a boat to hit it big on the upper Fox River. If you have any degree of patience and a willingness to experience some exciting angling moments, once again...
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With spring come the usual suspectsApr 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Yes, the tulips have popped through the softened soil and announced their presence. Of course the grass has transformed itself in to an emerald-like hue again. And the l...
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Multi-Species Derby sure sign of springApr 22, 2009 11:00 pm - There are signs that spring has arrived, especially for the average angler who wants to have some fun on the Fox Chain. Guide Darrell Baker holds his annual Multi-Specie...
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Have the tournament pros taught us anything?Apr 09, 2009 11:00 pm - William likes to refer to himself as "Angling Wild Bill." He claims he spends two days working and four days fishing. Not bad, if there's enough food on the table. Anywa...
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Weather cools off spring crappie anglingApr 09, 2009 11:00 pm - Mother nature has thrown a few low blows this week, with gale-force winds and wintry temperatures, both air and water, signaling a pause in the finding and catching of s...