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Jeremiah Haas: Reflecting on 250 years of the outdoors in the U.S.

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America was founded on a set of principles in that our rights come from God, not from the government, and that we were free people that could determine our own paths. These principles were unique amongst the countries of the world at the time; hence the great experiment began 250 years ago.
When you think about the outdoors in 1776, it was just a little different than now.

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Jeremiah Haas: Enjoy moments to make the most out of Father’s Day

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Father’s Day (June 21) is a weekend where we celebrate, honor, and appreciate those things that our father has done for us. While it may not get as much fanfare as Mother’s Day, it is an opportunity for you to make lasting memories with the man who has likely sacrificed a lot for you.
So how do we tie this to the outdoors?

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Jeremiah Haas: What Quad Cities anglers need to know about lake sturgeon

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Lake sturgeon are a fish species that create stories of a lifetime for many anglers. To pursue them, historically, you had to either go to Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin, St. Croix River, or to the northwoods on the U.S.-Canadian border.
That statement has been true for the last century but things are beginning to change around the Quad Cities waterways. Multiple states are working on the restoration of the species and some of those animals are showing up locally.

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Jeremiah Haas: The conclusion of a failed turkey hunt

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We started this story in the last issue of Illinois Outdoor News – the one highlighting the importance of sharing examples of failure, along with examples of success.
Going into 2026, I had decided that I was going to attempt to harvest two birds with one shot. I never had the tags to accomplish the feat. So, this year I decided to get two first-season tags and solely concentrate on accomplishing this task.

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Jeremiah Haas: Lake sturgeon stocking part of recovery project in Illinois

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Twenty-one lake sturgeon raised at the Quad Cities Nuclear Station fish hatchery were released into the Illinois River at Starved Rock State Park on March 27.
This was a research project collaboratively conducted by Constellation, Southern Illinois University, and DNR to see how large young-of-year lake sturgeon could grow over the winter in a hatchery setting.

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Jeremiah Haas: Examining the pros and cons of dam removal, impact on fish

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Recently, there was a public meeting with discussion of the potential pros and cons of removing the Sears and Steel dam on the Rock River on the edge of the Quad Cities. At this point, it is still in the study stage, but a decision will be coming soon on potential options.
Without getting into the specifics of this study on the Sears and Steel dam, here are some things to consider when discussing dam removal.

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Jeremiah Haas: Tackling the dreaded, but valuable, spring cleaning list

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The beginning of 2026 has been relatively mild, causing outdoorsmen to get antsy about spring activities.
As we prepare for 2026 and the adventures we will seek out, care must be taken to ensure that our equipment is ready to use. I decided to put together a few tips to better equip yourself as well as eliminate potential serious issues come spring.

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Jeremiah Haas: Valentine’s shed hunt more romantic than it might sound

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Valentine’s Day is normally associated with roses, chocolates, dinner or some other romantic gesture on the part of a husband or boyfriend. However, as outdoorsmen, we tend to think a little out-of-the-box. With the unusually warm weather we had this spring in Illinois, Valentine’s Day ended up being a beautiful day for a walk in the woods.

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