Articles filed under Outdoors
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Time is right for prime perchingAug 04, 2011 12:00 am - I stuck my neck out with comments to my Sunday-morning radio show audience regarding Lake Michigan perch fishing, which resumed Monday. I reported that perching will be...
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Beating the heat to land Lake Geneva bassAug 04, 2011 12:00 am - I've stated my case before, and I'm sticking to my original contention. The heat we've experienced has had more of a detrimental effect on anglers than the fish. That's ...
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Marine to visit Sportsmen’s ClubAug 03, 2011 12:00 am - In February 2011, the Northwest Towns Sportsmen’s Club shipped 14 boxes of venison jerky and seven boxes of comfort items to Marines stationed in Afghanistan. The je...
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Don’t let costly stereotypes price you out of the fishing funJul 27, 2011 12:00 am - You don’t have to agree with me, but it would certainly be nice if you were open-minded about fly fishing. I truly love this aspect of fishing, so much so that fly casti...
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Yes, you really can clean up in the slopJul 20, 2011 12:00 am - By Mike Jackson I suspect the drought and excessive heat has taken its toll on many of you. I also believe that a peaceful day on the water or on the bank of a cool stre...
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Traveling lightly can pay hefty dividendsJul 13, 2011 12:00 am - When my friend Roger walked into my tackle room, aka the basement, he immediately shook his head and whistled all at once. I'll set the stage. Roger had returned to the ...
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Mike Jackson on the outdoorsJul 07, 2011 1:00 am - It was a dreary day that prompted me to hit the road and find some solace in what northwest Illinois had to offer in the way of peace and plenty. I have always been a bi...
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A shore lunch worth writing — and shouting — aboutJun 29, 2011 12:00 am - As I listened to Theo's voice on the phone, I knew what was coming next. “How about planning to come up here and we'll do some smallmouth fishing and maybe have a shore ...
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Ill. man pleads guilty to federal wildlife chargesJun 22, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — A professional duck hunter and guide has pleaded guilty to federal wildlife charges in connection with the sale of illegal guided hunts. Jeffrey Foiles of...
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Bullhead bonanza on the Des PlainesJun 22, 2011 12:00 am - By Mike Jackson Daily Herald Outdoors Writer I knew the water was going to spill over the banks. And I also suspected I could find some action in the middle of the drift...