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Jeremiah Haas

Free fishing this weekend in Illinois is a time to push the basics

Features, Fishing, Illinois, National Fishing /

As most adults know, fishing can be just as consuming as anything else, but the skills and values learned in the outdoors can help guide a person to peace and contentment for the rest of their lives. Father’s Day weekend and free fishing weekend run concurrently in Illinois, so sharing those skills with family can be a life-long investment.
So how to you get that new angler started?

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Now is a good time for trail cam maintenance

Features, Hunting, Illinois, National Hunting /

As we take a breath before the next hunting season begins, it’s a good time to get your trail cameras out for some annual maintenance and potential repair. So why is this important?
First, trail cameras are expensive, and like any piece of equipment, you should give it the appropriate attention. If you a hunting a larger acreage, you may have thousands of dollars invested in these critical information devices.

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Importance of hunter safety courses, instructors

Featured, Hunting, Illinois, National Hunting /

All new hunters in Illinois born in 1980 or after are required to pass a certified hunter safety course prior to purchasing their annual hunting license. While young hunters can initially hunt the youth seasons with a licensed adult, ultimately all young hunters must learn proficiency and the knowledge needed to operate safely in the woods. That responsibility falls on volunteer hunting safety instructors throughout the state.

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Understanding your child’s limits at ‘hunting time’

Featured, Features, Hunting, Illinois, National Hunting /

As I was laying in bed, I realized how much my son was taking into consideration my feelings and all the work I had done for his season. He really didn’t want to go out and fight the cold weather, but I could tell he didn’t want to disappoint me as well.
The funny part of this story is that just before noon, five gobblers came down the hill at our home (same county) and were feeding in the cornfield about 200 yards from the house.

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Mississippi River tailwaters offer great angling action in spring

Featured, Featured, Features, Fishing, Fishing, Fishing, Illinois, Iowa, National Fishing, Wisconsin /

The fishery is usually dominated by walleye and sauger fishermen, with a few anglers sprinkled in chasing yellow perch and white bass.
There are several things you need to consider when heading out into this unique fishery. First and foremost, the river is still very cold and safety should always be your first consideration.

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