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A ‘fishy’ outing was a good outing

A ‘fishy’ outing was a good outing

Orlan Love Outdoors May. 29, 2020 10:41 am

It smelled fishy Tuesday as I walked from my pickup to the Maquoketa River. Not the persistent hand-slimed reminder of …

Looking back at a lesson in fishing bass beds

Looking back at a lesson in fishing bass beds

By Doug Newhoff, correspondent Outdoors May. 23, 2020 9:27 am

WABASHA, Minn. – A couple of days ago, longtime friend Mike Wirth and I were walking around the shoreline of …

‘Wacky’ spring has produced some strange happenings

‘Wacky’ spring has produced some strange happenings

Orlan Love Outdoors May. 15, 2020 12:08 pm

Even apart from the pandemic, it’s been a strange spring, symbolized for me by the wacky robin who won’t quit …

Geocaching is a 'treasure hunt' that's fun for all

Geocaching is a 'treasure hunt' that's fun for all

Justin Webster Outdoors May. 11, 2020 1:06 am

Hunting and gathering, humanity’s first and most successful adaptation, is far less necessary in today’s world. However, some still feel …

A rebirth by fire

A rebirth by fire

By John Lawrence Hanson, correspondent Outdoors May. 12, 2020 9:12 am

I knew the woodcock could see me. It’s uniquely formed head has the eyes over the brain. Set atop its …

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Finding the secret homes for blue herons

Finding the secret homes for blue herons

Orlan Love

Outdoors May. 3, 2020 6:31 pm

Even in highly ‘improved” places like Iowa, nature still has a few secrets, and I got to steal a peek …

A welcome lesson in Mississippi Bass fishing

A welcome lesson in Mississippi Bass fishing

By Doug Newhoff, correspondent

Outdoors May. 3, 2020 6:26 pm

WABASHA, Minn. – A couple of times a year, my good friend Mike Wirth invites me to join him for …

Make your backyard bird feeder and welcoming place

Make your backyard bird feeder and welcoming place

By Rick Hollis, community contributor

Outdoors May. 3, 2020 6:24 pm

A well-stocked bird feeder is a delight, especially when you are stuck in your house. I have spent many hours …

Elusive rails are a rare — and fun — find

Elusive rails are a rare — and fun — find

By Brandon Caswell, correspondent

Outdoors Apr. 26, 2020 9:13 am

Rails are perhaps the champions at social distancing in the bird world. They are secretive, elusive and often only heard. …

It’s time to start planning that mushroom hunt

It’s time to start planning that mushroom hunt

By Rocki Rissi Shepard and Matt Rissi, contributors

Outdoors Apr. 25, 2020 10:11 am

Shrooming is a family tradition that runs deep in our veins. We grew up in Collinsville, Ill. We mostly hunted …

Wapsipinicon provides peace, joy and a few fish

Wapsipinicon provides peace, joy and a few fish

Orlan Love

Outdoors Apr. 17, 2020 2:03 pm

QUASQUETON — A blessing to residents since the town’s founding in 1842 — and to the first Americans long before …

A good time to turn table on river walleyes

A good time to turn table on river walleyes

By Doug Newhoff, correspondent

Outdoors Apr. 12, 2020 2:13 pm

GUTTENBERG – Mississippi River walleyes can make fools of even the best anglers with their proclivity for playing hide and …

Take a walk ... on the wilder side

Take a walk ... on the wilder side

By Marion and Rich Patterson, correspondents

Recreation Apr. 12, 2020 11:26 am

Hitting a trail is a surefire cure for the cabin fever. It’s no wonder trails are seeing heavy use during …

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