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February 3, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

On Outdoors: Deer hunt closes short of 200,000

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), hunters harvested 189,277 deer during all seasons. Hunting
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January 27, 2010 | Also published in On Outdoors | Comments (0)

On Outdoors: Tips for landing musky through the ice

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Catching musky through the ice can be a challenge, but it does keep game-fishing opportunities alive all
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January 20, 2010 | Also published in On Outdoors | Comments (0)

Rockford Park District news briefs

From press release Frosty and Friends Ice Skating event—Bring the family to Rockford Park District’s Carlson Ice Arena for an afternoon
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January 13, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Natural Land Institute seeks nominations for land conservation award

From press release The Natural Land Institute is seeking nominations of individuals for outstanding achievements in land conservation. Nominees with distinguished
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January 6, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Boone County Conservation District holds Floor Cloth class

From press release BELVIDERE, Ill.—The Boone County Conservation District will hold a Floor Cloth class from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Jan.16,
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January 6, 2010 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

On Outdoors: From the field and pond

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A snowy Aspen corridor and the reverberating trickle of a mountain stream stretched across a rugged veneer
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January 6, 2010 | Also published in On Outdoors | Comments (0)

Christmas Tree Recycling program runs Jan. 1-15

From press release LOVES PARK, Ill.—Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) has announced its 22nd annual Christmas Tree Recycling program is scheduled
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December 30, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

On Outdoors: Musky Road Rules here Jan. 17

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Rockford musky anglers will get a chance to pick the brains of professionals next month when representatives
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December 30, 2009 | Also published in On Outdoors | Comments (0)

Leave No Child Inside: Half a snow day

The Four Rivers Environmental Coalition, in concert with the national Leave No Child Inside campaign, is committed to ensuring
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December 23, 2009 | Also published in No Child Left Inside | Comments (0)

Fierce Green Fire: Explore the frigid landscapes of Illinois

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer The windows were shut and subtly frosted with cold. It was one of those nights so dark
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December 16, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

On Outdoors: Deer harvest falls short

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer As feared by some, the Illinois firearm deer hunting season harvest total fell short of the 100,000
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December 16, 2009 | Also published in On Outdoors | Comments (0)

Leave No Child Inside: Searching for signs

The Four Rivers Environmental Coalition, in concert with the national Leave No Child Inside campaign, is committed to ensuring the
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December 16, 2009 | Also published in No Child Left Inside | Comments (0)

On Outdoors: Where are the deer?

Some Midwestern hunters skunked in 2009 By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Many of this year’s deer hunting tales, flow much differently than those
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Severson Dells offers luminary walk Dec. 11-12

From press release Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11-12, from 6 to 9 p.m., Severson Dells Nature Center will present “Silent Lights:
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

On Outdoors: Deer kill down, gun season resumes

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Although first-day deer registrations were similar to those recorded last year on opening day of the first
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Fierce Green Fire: Emerging from hibernation with renewed vigor, sharp pencil

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer I am unconventional. At least that is what I would expect those around me to say. With
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Leave No Child Inside: Parents: Time to grab your child’s hand and get outside

The Four Rivers Environmental Coalition, in concert with the national Leave No Child Inside campaign, is committed to ensuring the
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in No Child Left Inside | Comments (0)

On Outdoors: First leg of deer season closes with mild temps

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Deer hunters saw an unusual twist in weather patterns last weekend as they closed out the first
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

On Outdoors: Cougar sightings increase

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The presence of cougars, or mountain lions, in the Midwest has been shrouded with as much lore
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Leave No Child Inside: For children, nature’s lessons can come through hunter education

The Four Rivers Environmental Coalition, in concert with the national Leave No Child Inside campaign, is committed to ensuring the
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November 11, 2009 | Also published in No Child Left Inside | Comments (0)

Leave No Child Inside: Cooler days mean new array of outdoor family activities

The Four Rivers Environmental Coalition, in concert with the national Leave No Child Inside campaign, is committed to ensuring
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in No Child Left Inside | Comments (0)

On Outdoors: ‘Fish Beat’ makes home in archives

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer With the exception of some die-hard muskie anglers, who are finding rather localized success, the traditional season
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Fish Beat | Comments (0)

Prairie Preservation Society meets Nov. 15

From press release OREGON, Ill.—A special program will be offered by the Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County at 2 p.m.,
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Rock River Center hiking group explores White Pines Ranch

From press release The Rock River Center Stump Jumpers hiking group explored the pastures, spring and canyon at White Pines Ranch
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | 1 Comment

Severson Dells Notes: Hands-on nature education at Severson Dells

Editor’s note: The following was adapted from an annual breakfast speech. By Don Miller Education Director, Severson Dells Nature Center Severson Dells Nature
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Severson Dells Notes | Comments (0)

Fish Beat: Summer recap and the typical fall season

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer This year was an unusual one for fishing. Erratic temperature changes confused some species, which carried on
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Fish Beat | Comments (0)

‘An Evening with Wendell Berry’ Nov. 3 in Freeport

From press release FREEPORT, Ill.—Wendell Berry, the author of more than 40 books of essays, fiction and poetry about nature and
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

IDNR awards grants to improve snowmobile trails

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Local snowmobilers will have something to look forward to once the ground gets sufficiently covered with the
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Small waterways in need of protection

By Max Muller Once again, Lake Michigan is in trouble. This time, instead of BP trying to pump more wastes
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October 28, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Leave No Child Inside: Escape into a child’s imagination outdoors

The Four Rivers Environmental Coalition, in concert with the national Leave No Child Inside campaign, is committed to ensuring the
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October 21, 2009 | Also published in No Child Left Inside | Comments (0)

Fish Beat: Reel in the best line

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer There are a variety of fishing line brands on the market. Some are multi-purpose, while others are
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October 14, 2009 | Also published in Fish Beat> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Hiking for Hounds Oct. 18

From press release Sunday, Oct. 18, take your canine companions to a fall walk in the woods at beautiful Klehm
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October 14, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Deer hunters can help feed the hungry

Illinois Sportsmen Against Hunger allows hunters to donate whole deer for processing into venison that is provided to food banks From
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October 14, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | 1 Comment

Pumpkin shortage? Not in Illinois

From press release URBANA, Ill.—Although shortages of both jack-o’-lantern pumpkins and canned pumpkin in stores have been reported, researchers say there
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October 14, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Leave No Child Inside: Nature in your back yard

The Four Rivers Environmental Coalition, in concert with the national Leave No Child Inside campaign, is committed to ensuring the
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October 7, 2009 | Also published in No Child Left Inside> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Severson Dells Notes: Oct. 10 work day and Oct. 15 butterfly, moth presentation

From press release Severson Dells/ Pheasants Forever Work Day Saturday, Oct. 10, 9:30 a.m. Severson Dells is partnering with three local Pheasants Forever chapters,
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October 7, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors> Severson Dells Notes | Comments (0)

Winnebago County Forest Preserve opens dog training facility

From press release Winnebago County Forest Preserve District recently opened the area’s first public sport dog training area at Four Lakes
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September 30, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Oct. 2 deadline for Audubon Society bird seed orders

From press release Thousands of pounds of bird seed and organic shade-grown coffee are purchased by area residents each year during
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September 30, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Fish Beat: Northern pike and the late season rush

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer In the Midwest, fall often approaches quickly. The morning air becomes suddenly brisk, the leaves begin to
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September 30, 2009 | Also published in Fish Beat> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Leave No Child Inside: Before ‘nature deficit disorder’

The Four Rivers Environmental Coalition, in concert with the national Leave No Child Inside campaign, is committed to ensuring the
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September 23, 2009 | Also published in No Child Left Inside> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Severson Dells Notes: Author Scott R. Sanders returns to Severson Dells Sept. 18

By Don Miller Education Director, Severson Dells Nature Center Scott R. Sanders is presenting at Severson Dells Nature Center from 7 to
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September 16, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors> Severson Dells Notes | Comments (0)

Small fruit crop Web site available

From press release If you’d like to step out your back door and harvest home-grown cherries, peaches or strawberries, University
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September 16, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Groups look at effects of wind farms on the environment

From press release RACINE, Wis.—Thirty top wildlife scientists have announced agreement on some of the highest research priorities to help America’s
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September 16, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Fish Beat: A good hook matters

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer With a nice fall on the horizon, there is still plenty of good fishing left for most
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September 16, 2009 | Also published in Fish Beat> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Native American Heritage Days at Delavan Sept. 18-20

• Sponsored by Odanah Project By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Native American Heritage Days will be Sept. 18-20 at Community Park, 1220
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September 9, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Fish Beat: Nailing white bass with flies

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer White bass, the state fish of Oklahoma, belong to the temperate bass family. Unlike largemouth and smallmouth,
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September 9, 2009 | Also published in Fish Beat> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Severson Dells Notes: A new section in my own life story: Canoeing the Boundary Waters

By Don Miller Education Director, Severson Dells Nature Center I consider myself an avid canoeist, and have paddled numerous rivers in the
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September 2, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors> Severson Dells Notes | Comments (0)

Master Composter Program offered by University of Illinois Extension

From press release University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County announces a new horticulture-related training, the Master Composter Program, designed for adults
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September 2, 2009 | Also published in Outdoors | Comments (0)

Fishing locally for big bluegill

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer It’s true, to some extent: northern Illinois anglers are sometimes slighted when it comes to certain species
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August 26, 2009 | Also published in Fish Beat> Outdoors | Comments (0)


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