Articles filed under Outdoors
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It hasn't been a good year for ice fishingFeb 07, 2023 12:00 am - Trevor Janes was optimistic about McHenry and Lake counties' ice fishing season after Christmas weekend's cold snap. The subzero temperatures built 7 to 8 inches of ice ...
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U.S. might lift protections for Yellowstone, Glacier grizzliesFeb 03, 2023 12:00 am - BILLINGS, Mont. - The Biden administration took a first step Friday toward ending federal protections for grizzly bears in the northern Rocky Mountains, which would open...
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Hunters, meat processors, and food pantries aim to solve hungerJan 11, 2023 10:00 pm - When food prices are high, everyone takes a hit, including food pantries. But now, a local and widespread source of protein - venison - is making its way from the field ...
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Search for eagles along the Fox River at Jan. 21 eventJan 10, 2023 12:00 am - In Search of Eagles will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at the McHenry, Algonquin and Carpentersville dams on the Fox River, and at the Williams Bay boat l...
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Snowmobile safety education course Jan. 14 in Lake VillaJan 02, 2023 12:00 am - A snowmobile safety education course will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan 14, at the Lake County Forest Preserve District's operations and public safety buil...
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Get ready for a flurry of winter fun at DuPage County Forest PreservesDec 03, 2022 10:00 pm - Embrace winter with a flurry of outdoor fun in the DuPage forest preserves, which offer residents plenty of reasons to get outside and play this winter. Snow tubing ...
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Walk with a naturalist Friday at Volo BogNov 17, 2022 12:00 am - Walk with a naturalist Friday at Volo Bog State Natural Are, 28478 Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. The walk on the Tamarack View trail will take place from 10 a.m. to noon...
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IDNR moves McHenry County deer check station to Volo BogNov 16, 2022 12:00 am - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources firearm deer check station location for McHenry County has moved to Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 Brandenburg Road, Ing...
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What supreme court ruling means for public access to small rivers in IllinoisAug 21, 2022 1:00 am - Advocates and supporters of public waterways are concerned about the implications a recent Illinois Supreme Court decision could have on the DuPage and Kishwaukee rivers...
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Three opportunities to fish with police this month in DuPage CountyAug 02, 2022 1:00 am - Three Cops & Bobbers: Fish with the Cops events are being co-sponsored by the DuPage County Forest Preserve District Law Enforcement department this month. Members of th...