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Illinois Outdoors Reviews 2012 GMC Acadia

I’m pretty lucky that I get to review a variety of GM vehicles.  This last week I took a GMC Acadia on a test ride and can gladly say that I really liked it. What surprised me the most about this vehicle is that some may consider it a small SUV.  But once inside, there’s... Read more »

By Don Dziedzina,
today at 4:24 pm

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Boulder Junction Guides Offer Free Fishing Seminars

I just heard from the Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce.  They have their new Summer of 2012 seminar schedule for free fishing seminars. I know many people visit the Boulder Junction area for their summer vacation.  It’s an easy and affordable drive from Chicago.  And what could be better for a family fishing vacation then... Read more »

By Don Dziedzina,
Wednesday at 4:53 pm

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Forest Lake Country Store June News

I’m counting the days.  Mid June I’m  heading north and I cannot wait.  Reading the Monthly newsletter that comes from the Forest Lake Country Store give me my short fix for the Northwoods.  I have to tell you though, there’s nothing better than stopping in for a #16, some hot coffee and maybe one of... Read more »

By Don Dziedzina,
Monday at 9:32 pm

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Lake Shelbyville fishing report

This report came in from Steve Welch…. The lake is rising 3-4 inches a day and our water temps have spiked to mid seventies. The bass and crappie spawn is about done and after this week I will be leaning more towards walleye fishing. I am starting to pick them up while crappie fishing and... Read more »

By Don Dziedzina,
May 12, 2012 at 8:59 pm

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Duane Horstman & Russ “Smity” Smith Inducted into Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame

In case you haven’t heard, Duane Horstman and Russell “Smity” Smith have been inducted into the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame as Legendary Fishing Guides!  This is a huge honor in which those considered are persons who have gained by their expertise and professionalism, a status of credibility and immortality judged so by their... Read more »

By Don Dziedzina,
May 12, 2012 at 8:54 pm

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Fishing License Sales Up 30 Percent in the First Quarter

The good news is…. according to Southwick Associates, from January through March 2012 fishing license sales increased 30 percent compared to the first quarter in 2011. Southwick attributes the increase to the warm weather and largely favorable fishing conditions across the country compared to the cold, wet first quarter in 2011.  This report is based... Read more »

By Don Dziedzina,
May 12, 2012 at 8:30 pm

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Chicagoland Muskie Hunters May Meeting Info

Dean Rosset of hte Chicagoland Muskie Hunters says… “Hi guys- For us the “May pole” is a fishin’ rod!  Come join us, The Chicagoland Muskie Hunters chapter of Muskies Inc. We meet the second Tues. of the month at the Park Ridge VFW (Higgins and Canfield) at 7:30.   Meetings feature top speakers, fishing reports, favorite... Read more »

By Don Dziedzina,
May 5, 2012 at 2:13 pm

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Illinois Department of Natural Resources Newsbits for May 2012

Invasive Species Awareness:  Governor Pat Quinn has issued a proclamation declaring May to be ‘Invasive Species Awareness Month’ in Illinois – asking all Illinoisans to learn about ways in which they can help combat the spread of animal and plant species that endanger the Illinois landscape.  Examples of invasive species of concern in Illinois include... Read more »

By Don Dziedzina,
May 5, 2012 at 1:56 pm

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Burseth Brothers Win PMTT Chaos Tackle Event

The PMTT Chaos Tackle Spring Shootout on Cave Run Lake, Ky on April 28th & 29th, had over 150 anglers from all over the country compete in the 2 day event. An annual PMTT tournament hosted by the Morehead Tourism Commission had perfect weather and lake conditions that produced a record number of muskies caught... Read more »

By Don Dziedzina,
May 4, 2012 at 3:39 pm

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Northwoods News and Veggie Slider Recipe

I’m counting the days.   Mid June I’ll be in Land O Lakes.  I’ll be stopping in with my bride for, hmmmmmm…. maybe a # 16.  Ahhhhh… I’m getting excited. With a little over a month to go, Great Fishing is not that far away.  I love it up there and to help me get through... Read more »

By Don Dziedzina,
May 4, 2012 at 3:11 pm

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  Don Dziedzina of Illinois Outdoors Inc., has been involved in the outdoors industry for over 40 years. His outdoor writing dates back over 25 years. Don has written columns for numerous outdoor magazines and many local newspapers. For a couple years he wrote outdoor columns for the Chicago Tribune in the Sports section. Today, his columns are published in the Sports section of TribLocal which is part of the Chicago Tribune. Over 15 years ago Don began producing and hosting the Illinois Outdoors TV show. It airs now on Comcast, Insight, and MediaCom Cable having a reach of nearly 7 million viewers. About 6 years ago he was asked by Jim DaRosa to join the staff of the Fishing and Outdoor Radio Show. Since then Jim, Ray Ludkevicz and Don co-host the show that airs every week, simulcast on WCSJ AM 1550, WCSJ FM 103.1, WSPY FM 107.1, WSPY AM 1480, and WSQR AM 1180. On Don's TV show he always says, “Great Fishing (or hunting) is not that far away.” On the radio show they say “We fish, we hunt, we live the outdoors.”

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