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Grocery Shopping with My Best Friend
By Larry Whiteley Have you been to the grocery store lately? I went with my wife the other day and was totally shocked. Usually, I don’t pay much attention to what she spends on groceries. Since it was just the two of us, I always figured it couldn’t cost too much. The grocery cart was not anywhere near full, and it ...Read More >
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Generations of Soldiers – Thank You!
By Larry Whiteley It was the morning of July 4th. A truck with three men pulls into the marina. Their families were still sleeping at the lodge where they were all staying. They get out of the truck and tease each other about who will catch the most fish while unloading their fishing gear. A brilliant orange sunrise lit up the ...Read More >
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Simple Spinners Fool Smart Summer Fish – “Andy Magic!”
Muskoka Lake Fishing Fun for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass and largemouth bass Single-blade spinner rigs fool big and little fish…when presented in the “fish zone.” How-to, what-to, when-to with expert angler, Andy Wilbur, sharing one of his secrets. By Forrest Fisher You know, the older we get, the more we forget! I discovered this last week during a fun fishing trip with good ...Read More >
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When do Illinois Ladies Bag a GIANT Triple-Spur Turkey?
Answer: During the 2022 Illinois turkey hunting season! 25-pound bird, 12-inch beard, double-triple spurs…UNREAL. Full camo shotgun, full camo boots and garb, 25-yards, aim, squeeze, shot – BANG…BIRD DOWN. A surreal moment after harvest, it will last me FOR ALL TIME. By Dawn Redner, with Forrest Fisher The Illinois turkey season was open and, honestly, I was itching to get out there. I had a ...Read More >
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Birds on the Fly…Bang…Puff – Making Powderful Memories
It’s a good idea before heading out – Discuss the obvious. At all times, treat the gun as if loaded. Go over the common rules – Embed them even if you know them. Assure to use the proper gauge and ammo type, check it twice. The shooter sequence – The shotgun shell goes into the gun ONLY when on a shooting station ...Read More >
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Outdoor Communicators of Kansas visit Lucas, Kansas – Outdoor Paradise: Fishing, Hunting, Hiking, Biking, and More
By David Zumbaugh The Outdoor Communicators of Kansas (OCK) chose Lucas, Kansas, for their fall 2021 conference on Nov. 20-22, 2021. OCK members include nationally recognized editors, writers, photographers, artists, and bloggers focusing on outdoor recreation. Nearby Wilson Lake is a fishing hotspot where anglers can catch walleye, white bass, striped bass, catfish, drum and even trophy big-mouthed bass. There is ...Read More >
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Smoked Wild Turkey Breast…EZ Recipe
By Karen Lutto Ingredients: 1 Boned Wild Turkey Breast Hi Mountain Seasonings Game Bird and Poultry Brine Kit Hi Mountain Seasonings Rib Rub Olive Oil Directions: In a non-metal container, prepare the Hi Mountain Seasonings Game Bird and Poultry Brine following the instructions included in the brine kit. Place the turkey breast into the brine and refrigerate for 24 hours. Remove the turkey breast from the brine and ...Read More >
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Thank you to our Military Heroes…with Lee Greenwood
By David Gray I grew up in a place that had many heroes. That place was the United States of America. During the time that I grew up, we did not need the news channels to tell us who our heroes should be. Though true heroes were pointed out to us so we would see them. We learned about the actions that made them heroes. Mom, ...Read More >