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May 30, 2023

Book sheds light on duck camp’s rich history in Minnesota

Steve Knutson freely admits that he didn’t know the first thing about writing a book, let alone self-publishing one. The entire process, more or less, began as a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.
“I really didn’t have a clue,” said Knutson, an avid waterfowler from Apple Valley, Minn., laughing. “I had no idea what I was getting myself into.”
The book, which took roughly six-plus years to complete, features duck camps dating back to the 1860s and to the present.

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Illinois turkey hunters nearly break state’s record harvest this spring

Without fanfare and minus any clamor – much like the strategies vital to a successful turkey hunt – Illinois hunters nearly broke the state record harvest during the 2023 spring season.

DNR’s initial report put the harvest at 16,121, just a few clicks south of the record 16,569 turkeys taken in 2006. This spring’s harvest was a significant increase over the 13,701 birds killed during the 2022 spring season.

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Bite stops here: Fight Lyme disease with prevention

As spring temperatures rise, many people will spend more time on outdoor activities, increasing their risk of encountering pathogen-carrying ticks.
To help the public avoid tick bites, Penn State Extension experts are observing Lyme Disease Awareness Month in May by reminding people about various resources available to aid in protecting themselves, pets, horses and loved ones from Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases.

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