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George H.W. Bush will be remembered as a friend to fishermen
The fishing world lost a friend when George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, died on Nov. 30 at age 94. Bush was a fisherman through and through, and not just for photo ops. The man had a passion for the outdoors, and he led by example. I always...
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You can give the gift of fishing by participating in this online auction
Want to buy a unique Christmas present for your significant other? How about a guided fishing trip to a national destination? Not only will the fisherman or woman on your list get a good value, your gift will go toward helping kids get involved in fishing. I’m talking...
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The monarch butterfly’s migration is a wonder of nature
The next time you see a monarch butterfly flitting around your garden, pay some respect. This orange and black butterfly is more than just another pretty face. It is the superman (or woman) of the insect world. That becomes evident in the fall, when millions of...
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Change of strategy pays off for winners of Kansas State Crappie Championship
Before last weekend, Perry Lake had never been too kind to Frank Haidusek. He competed in several crappie tournaments at the 11,150 -acre reservoir in northeast Kansas, but he never fared that well. “Let’s put it this way. Perry has never been one of my favorite...
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Yeah, I am now an oldtimer, and that isn’t always easy to take
There are constant reminders that I’m not the man I used to be. I still am young at heart, but not in body and energy. Yeah, I’m getting old. Not real old, but still 67 years of age. And like a lot of people my age, I wonder where time has gone. I can still remember...
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