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August 9, 2025

Tips for mastering the art of destination angling

In the Midwest, destination angling is part of the summer experience. For some, it’s an annual trip to Canada, while for others it’s a first-time excursion to some far-off location. Regardless of your experience level, arranging the perfect trip requires careful planning.
With so many options, picking the right place isn’t always the easiest task. There are a few key factors that can help narrow the list.

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Jeremiah Haas: Quad Cities high school team creates a bass-fishing legacy

Back in 2009, Tim Himsl, then a senior at Moline High School, had the opportunity to join the school’s fishing team, which had just become a sanctioned high school sport in Illinois.
Back then, there was one sectional tournament to qualify for the state tournament, with the top three teams advancing to state. Moline would show well in that tournament, taking first and fourth. Unfortunately for Himsl’s team, they were two fish short of a limit.

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Commentary: It’s never been easier – or more rewarding – to protect Minnesota’s natural resources

Minnesotans love the outdoors. They love their fish and their wildlife, their lakes and their rivers, their forests and their prairies.
Those resources belong to all of us, and it’s up to all of us to protect them. While most of us who enjoy the outdoors won’t ever make a living in conservation law enforcement, we all can play an active and important part in protecting our natural resources and ensuring those resources are in good shape for future generations.

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New York artist turns deer antlers into jewerly

Anyone who has spent much time hunting or shed hunting knows that antlers come in a variety of shapes, sizes, textures, patterns, and shades. Each set is unique. Even each antler is unique.
Antler jewelry artist Krista Matteson, of Otsego County, N.Y., showcases that uniqueness in one-of-a-kind jewelry, where each piece is meticulously and thoughtfully designed. 

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