Articles filed under Outdoors
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Bartlett Police to host free annual Family Fishing Derby June 1May 24, 2024 4:05 pm - The Bartlett Police Department is hosting its free annual Family Fishing Derby from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1 at Beaver Pond, with parking available on Braintree Lan...
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See that you wear polarized sunglasses while fishingMay 22, 2024 3:40 pm - Polarized sunglasses are the best protection you can use to protect your eyes from the harmful rays of the sun, but they also help you see into the water while fishing.
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Record-breaking runs highlight 67th Des Plaines River raceMay 19, 2024 5:52 pm - Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of summer for many, but if you’re a paddler, you could make a case for the annual Des Plaines River Canoe and Kayak Marathon inst...
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Fahrrad Tour von Schaumburg June 2 starts village’s celebration of Bike MonthMay 17, 2024 9:46 pm - The village of Schaumburg encourages the public to celebrate Bike Month, which is being recognized by the village in June. A variety of fun activities will be offered, in...
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No respect? That’s the carp for youMay 15, 2024 6:23 pm - You set the hook and begin to reel. Whatever is on the other end of your line must be a monster, because it is fighting so hard. You win the battle and bring the fish to...
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Worms, minnows just a couple of the live baits that can be effectiveMay 08, 2024 3:45 pm - Back to our discussion of live bait. We talked about worms and minnows, but there are other live baits that can be effective. I’ve not seen mud puppies for sale in any ba...
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Enjoy guided kayak paddles on the Fox RiverMay 08, 2024 4:13 pm - Tour our local waterways by kayak with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County! The kayaking series begins with a lake-based, basic paddling skills class, followed by...
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The ins and outs of using live bait while fishingMay 01, 2024 4:09 pm - When we last met, we were talking about live bait. I agree with live bait users that this is one of the best things you can use to tempt fish to take a whack at what’s on...
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Schaumburg buys right of way for bike path near WoodfieldApr 29, 2024 9:32 pm - Schaumburg trustees have authorized the purchase of $193,300 in right of way from a pair of property owners to enable a milelong bike path connection at Golf and Meacham ...
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There’s nothing wrong with using live bait when fishingApr 24, 2024 7:45 pm - A hot-button subject in the world of fishing is the use of live bait. I’m talking about minnows, worms, leeches and all of the other critters that fishermen use to try to coax an unwary fish into turning it into a meal.