Canterbury Tales – November 2017
We had a great vacation down south, yes we went to the heart of Dixie in Mississippi. I have been to this area many years ago when I was a kid and things have changed a lot to say the least. Of course the old people are pretty much all gone and there is a … Continue reading Canterbury Tales – November 2017
TOP BAITS AND TACTICS FOR LARGEMOUTH AND SMALLMOUTH BASS ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER – June 2017
SPRING: MID-MARCH THRU MAY Largemouth Bass Largemouth Bass will move in to the backwater lakes in early spring. Normally during this time of year, the bass will be in calmer water and become more active as the day progresses, mainly due to increasing water temps. My two favorite baits in Spring are 1/4 oz white spinner bait with a single silver Colorado blade and …
A Touch of Americana – June 2017
Bruce and I like small towns and we often go to them to report and take pictures on events they have for an excuse to get together. On a Saturday, we drove out to the Mackinaw area where the Mackinaw Historical Collections group, headed up by Kathy Friend, was dedicating a sign. That’s right, a sign to honor Lora Brock. It seems … Continue reading A Touch of Americana –
Wingshooting Clinic For Youth & Women – June 2017
Opportunity to Learn Shotgun Shooting Safety & Skills CHANDLERVILLE, IL – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Foundation are sponsoring a wingshooting clinic for youth, young adults, and women on Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11 at the Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area (JEPC) near Chandlerville, IL in Cass County. The JEPC Youth/Women’s Wingshooting …
What Is Early-Season Fruit Tree Maintenance and How Does It Benefit Hunting Orchards – May 2017
Don’t get bent out of shape. Fruit tree maintenance requires minimal effort, but it is very important. While planting a tree is the first step toward fruit production for wildlife, it’s not the last step. Pruning branches, spraying for diseases and pests, adjusting pH, feeding your trees and reducing weed competition all fall under the … Continue reading