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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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‘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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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