Mink description and habits from Critter Corner
Mink is a mustelid with chocolate-brown fur and white chin markings. It hunts by night along rivers and ponds, dives beyond 16 feet, and caches prey in its den. Its diet centers on muskrat but includes rabbits, mice, fish, birds, and occasional poultry, with territory marked by strong scent. Compiled by Les Winkeler from the National Audubon Society Field Guide to Mammals.
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Trapshooting: trap field layout and rules explained
Murphysboro shooter Bob Catt describes trapshooting forms singles handicaps and doubles, detailing distances from 16 to 27 yards and target speeds. He explains skeet differences a half moon with eight stations and two trap houses, and notes sporting clays offer varied stations for variety.
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Grand American Schedule and Events Outline
A dense listing of Grand American activities across August including SCTP and ATA events. Notable items feature Danny Ryan Singles, Donnie Thornton Handicap, Patrick McCarthy Doubles, NRA Day, Deb Ohye, Krieghoff 100 Handicap, Winchester AA Singles, Patrick Flanigan Exhibition, and Beretta sponsored shoots. The schedule covers exhibitions, championships, awards, bingo ceremonies, and board meetings with shoot-offs and grandstands noted.
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Championship events announced for August 17 program
The program lists multiple arena events including Champion of Champions, Remington Nitro 27 Handicap, HOF Scholarship Winners Announcement, GMC Truck Give-Away, Parliament Coach Shoot-Out, and major handicapped and high all around events. It names sponsors GMC and White Flyer and highlights a closing ceremony.
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Fishing Report Highlights From Regional Lakes
Crappie are biting in 4 to 16 feet with minnows and jigs yielding similar results. Catfish thrive on cut meats and stink baits, especially near rip rap and deep water. Lake reports note light to moderate traffic, night fishing for trout, and bass action on plastic worms and shad-raps. Compiled by Les Winkeler.
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Tecumseh statue transforms Saline site into shrine
Les Winkeler, outdoors writer for The Southern Illinoisan, reflects on a statue honoring Tecumseh at a Saline area location. He notes the statue’s placement and text create a powerful sense of presence, turning the site into a shrine despite no record of Tecumseh visiting the area.
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