Articles filed under Outdoors
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Jackson: Personal-favorite spots anyone can fishAug 24, 2017 10:05 am - I was shopping for a specific style of hooks for my fly-tying ventures when this guy sauntered over and began asking a series of questions. He also prequalified himself ...
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Learn from an expert: Kayak the Fox RiverAug 17, 2017 11:00 pm - Experienced kayakers will lead you on an adventure down the Fox River
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Jackson: Join the white bass frenzy on the ChainAug 17, 2017 6:05 am - You don't have to subscribe to the three first name club to enjoy what's going on with the Chain's various lakes. You don't have to invest your child's college fund to b...
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Connor Kincaid Memorial Fishing Tournament set for Saturday in Lake in the HillsAug 14, 2017 11:00 pm - Fishing was one of Connor Kincaid's passions. The lifelong Lake in the Hills resident, who died at the age of 22 last August from injuries suffered in an automobile acci...
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Sunflowers prepare Barrington Hills farm for organic futureAug 10, 2017 5:30 am - Fifty acres of sunflowers bloomed in northwest Barrington Hills this week to create a unique carpet of bright yellow. But in addition to providing a vibrant visual along...
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Chasing muskies requires patience and staminaAug 09, 2017 10:05 am - I cannot recall where or when I've seen as much interest in muskie fishing as I've witnessed over the past five years. I am nowhere near the muskie hunter of people like...
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With effort and new approach, the best anglers find successAug 02, 2017 10:05 am - There are plenty of alternatives if one invests a little time to look around for a decent fishing spot. Oh, you say you have yet to sample the great bluegill and bass f...
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Jackson: Here's how you can crack the fishing career codeJul 27, 2017 10:05 am - My decades of involvement within the outdoor industry has presented me with situations where I am often asked about how I got into this business. I also am asked about h...
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Openlands' new website lists paddling trails in Northeast IllinoisJul 25, 2017 11:00 pm - Openlands has announced the launch of an online paddling guide for the Water Trails of Northeastern Illinois. The website provides detailed information on over 500 mile...
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Jackson: Poachers preying on Lake Erie and Illinois lakesJul 20, 2017 10:05 am - In Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, some government officials often play fast and loose with our taxpayer funds. The end result, if they're ever caught, is a slap o...