Seasonal wildlife changes and Illinois events listed
Migrant waterfowl arrive as shorebirds begin fall migration and ducks shed. Prairie blooms and nuts fall as deer antler velvet ends. Aug events include Endangered Species Protection Board in central Illinois and multiple fairs, hunts, and permits. Dove and goose arrivals, monarchs, and plant blooms accompany public programs and deadlines through Sept 4. Les Winkeler notes at thesouthern.com.
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Endangered Species Protection Board
Illinois
Grant City State Park
Co Angler Brunaugh Seeks Ride to FLW Tour Championship
David Brunaugh, 57, of Carbondale, competes as a co angler in the FLW Tour Championship in Pell City, Alabama, August 11-14. He fishes from the back of the boat, adapts to the pro’s patterns, carries 6-10 rods, and emphasizes planning, patience, and learning from top anglers like George Cochran and Dion Hibdon. Brunaugh has qualified by finishing 26th on the tour, aiming to reach sponsor appeal and higher levels of competition.
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Carbondale
David Brunaugh
Brunaugh
Pell City
Ala
Branaugh
FLW
George Cochran
Dion Hibdon
National Hunting and Fishing Days in Southern Illinois
Hunting and Fishing Days returns to John A. Logan College for a weekend of outdoors education and fun. Celebrity appearances include Bassmaster Classic qualifier Chad Morgenthaler, trick-shot artist Byron Ferguson, Olympic archer John Magera, and comedian Mike Snider at the benefactor’s banquet with $15 tickets available at the college.
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Southern Illinois
John A. Logan College
United States
Chad Morgenthaler
Coulterville
Morgenthaler
Byron Ferguson
Ferguson
John Magera
Mike Snider
Snider
Grand Ole Opry
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Illinois State Museum
Fort Massac State Park
PrairieWatch
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Les Winkeler
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Crab Orchard Lake
Chuck Novara
the Southern
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