Articles filed under Outdoors
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Report: More Americans turning to fishingAug 21, 2013 8:31 pm - There’s clear evidence of a resurgence in one of America’s favorite pastimes — fishing. According to a new report, the number of Americans who fish is up, with more than...
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Fish wish: Guided trip lands legal Chain muskieAug 21, 2013 11:04 am - It was a simple request from one angler to another. “My name is Robby and I am looking for an opportunity to fish with you. I believe that you have spoken with my father...
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Bug Fest returns to BataviaAug 20, 2013 3:09 pm - You’d think that any mention of insects and bugs would send people running to the nearest screen house in search of cover. But that’s not exactly the case here. In 2010,...
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Wisconsin senate to consider crossbow hunting billAug 19, 2013 6:37 am - MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin Senate committee is scheduled to consider a bill that would expand crossbow use by deer hunters. The measure up for a hearing Wednesday easil...
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Schedule for duck hunting season releasedAug 14, 2013 2:31 pm - We can tell we’re getting close to autumn by the Illinois DNR announcement this week about the new duck hunting seasons. The recommendations include 60-day duck seasons ...
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A tactic for bringing out the best in your fishAug 14, 2013 11:04 am - I am going off the normal track and hope you will either keep this column and post it on the refrigerator door, or write down what I am going to share with you. The reas...
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Fishing for bass and the right college during family road tripAug 12, 2013 5:00 pm - Unlike most of our family vacations, this one had three well-defined goals: Ÿ Find a college for our 17-year-old son, Ben, who isn't interested in the same colleges as ...
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Conn. man snags striped bass records over and overAug 12, 2013 6:45 am - NORTH BRANFORD, Conn. — When Greg Myerson heads out in his boat, some fishermen will follow him. The famous want to fish with him. He’s the Warren Buffett of the fishing...
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St. Charles still trying to complete vision for Fox River areaAug 08, 2013 5:00 am - More than a decade ago, a group of residents with a passion for the Fox River joined with St. Charles officials to create a master plan that would transform the city fro...
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Anglers weathering mixed resultsAug 07, 2013 8:31 pm - Some anglers are complaining they haven’t seen weather conditions as extreme as what we’ve experienced in the last week. On the other hand, Lake Michigan fishermen have ...