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March 22, 2012

Open-Door Policy

When critters discover doors that open automatically as they approach them, wild things can often occur. “Clean Up On Aisle 4!” Someone neglected to inform the black bear that wandered into the Olean, New York, Park N’ Shop during a recent night shift that it’s supposed to take care of his business in the woods.

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Illinois Calendar of Events – March 23rd, 2012

Banquets/Fundraisers March 24: Illini WTU Banquet, Peoria Civic Center Ballroom. For more info call Darel Martin, 309-389-4988. March 24: Randolph County Cutters & Strutters, 4:30 p.m., St. John’s Social Center. For more info call Bob Weber, 618-458-6964. March 24: United Foundation of Future Hunters Banquet, 5 p.m., Diamond Banquet Hall. For more info call Don Franzen, 815-263-7540. March

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Lakes and rivers showing life as spring weather hits state – Central Region Report

Sangchris Lake Crappies have been biting good near the dam on minnows and jigs. Bass picking up. A few catfish caught on night crawlers and cheese. Lake Bloomington Crappies were fair around shallow brush on jigs and minnows. Water running over the spillway, causing hectic fishing action below. Clinton Lake Fishing for crappies and walleyes

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Lakes and rivers showing life as spring weather hits state – Southern Region Report

Lake of Egypt Crappies are biting in shallows on minnows and tipped jigs. Bass biting good on spinnerbaits and jigs or soft rubbers. A few catfish taking night crawlers and dough bait. Crab Orchard Lake Catfish and bass both have started biting. Cats are being caught on worms. Bass hitting crankbaits and jigs. Crappie fishing

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Lakes and rivers showing life as spring weather hits state – Northern Region Report

Lake Michigan According to fishing reporter Cory Yarmuth, the lakefront has been showing some great signs of life for the shore fishing guys. The powerliners are doing well on both coho and brown trout. The preferred baits have been night crawlers as well as medium roaches. Fish are also hitting spoons and body baits. Baits

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