Lands larges bluegill record caught in Southern Illinois
David Foltz of Colp reeled a two pound three and a half ounce bluegill, a rare catches seen in years. Paul Hoverton of Jett's Sporting Goods verified the weight at Carterville where Foltz weighed in. Foltz, new to the area, fished a pond with a four pound test line and his young son, noting the sizable fish as the standout catch of his brief tenure.
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David Foltz
Colp
Paul Hoverton
Jett's Sporting’ Goods
Carterville
Foltz
Tlllnois
Thad
No Knocks and Firearms Law Case Surfaces in Ballew Raid
An editorial by Neal Knox recounts the June raid on Kenyon F. Ballew in Illinois by IRS ATF agents wearing disguises. The no-knock entry, alleged grenade findings, and ensuing gunfire raise questions about warrants, police identification, and civil rights, with calls for a thorough investigation and safeguards against similar actions.
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Neal Knox
Dave Wolfe
Prescott, Ariz
IRS
Son
Silver Springs
Kenyon F. Ballew
Ballew
ATFD
Gan
Nazi Germany
U.S
Nixon
Internal Revenue Service
Knox
Tinois
Angler Foltz Pursues Outdoor Education Doctorate
Foltz, a veteran angler known for smallmouth bass fishing in Virginia rivers, is pursuing a doctorate in outdoor education at Southern Illinois University. He recalls a notable catch two years ago by Ralph Corley of Carterville at Crab Orchard Lake weighing two pounds, while comparing it to another large fish seen by Howerton.
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Howerton
Foltz
Ralph Corley
Carterville
Crab Orchard Lake
Timors
Marion
Virginia
Southern Dlinois ‘University
Farm pond catch yields notable bluegill size near Cambria
Dave Foltz, tall and sturdy at about 6-4 and over 200 pounds, stands beside a two pound, three and a half ounce bluegill caught in a Cambria area farm pond. The fish ranks as one of the largest seen by locals in years. Foltz poses with a cigar lighter for size comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Foltz
Cambria
Foltz
More counties closed for deer hunting in Illinois
Five more counties are no longer open for deer shotgun permits, bringing total closed counties to 25 of 94 opened. Counties newly filled are Bureau Putnam Clark Mason Clinton, with 40,000 permits sold overall. Shotgun season runs November 19 20 21 and December 10 11 12.
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Jack Calhoun
Dlinois Department of Conservation
Bureau
Putnam
Clark
Mason
Clinton
Carroll
Grundy
Daviess
LaSalle
Marshall
McHenry
DeWitt
Putton
McLean
Peoria
Shelby
Tazewell
Woodford
Clay
Fayette
Johnson, St. Clair
Union
Waytle
Williamson
Angler Recalls Catch After Evening Bait By Aubach
A fisherman notes catching carp one evening using bait crafted by Aubach. He reports the fish put up a real good struggle during the fight.
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Aubach
Carp
Sport Fishing USA review highlights detailed, engaging content
A positive evaluation of Sport Fishing USA from the U S Department of the Interior Bureau of Sports Fisheries and Wildlife praising its comprehensive scope and readable, semi scientific approach. The review notes contributions from Curt Gawdy Homer Circle and George Laycock, its color photos and prints, and lists where to buy. It also mentions a rifle sighting up section and UT El Paso night schedule.
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USA
Fishing
U.S. Department’ of ‘the Interior
Fish and Wildlife Service
Bureau of Sports Fisheries ‘and Wildlife
Sport Fishing USA
Curt Gawdy
Homer Circle
George Laycock
The
Bureau
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, D.C
Colorado
Montana
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University of Mary
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John Dingell
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Sceutitybank
F.d.1.c
Midwest
OEL
Notre Dame
Cincinnati
SIU
SIU Arena
Carbondale, Ill
Sothern Finois
Remington
Winchester
University of Texas At el Paso
Cash & Carry
Swafford Lumber
Tath
Murphysboro
Huef
Sat
Hunter Salvage
Carbondale
Ellis Park
SEPT
Inc
Evansville
Ind
Henderson
Kys
James C. Ellis Park
Dade Park Jockey Club, Inc
AVIS
Sea American
Wallace ‘Enterprises
Tsun
Nissan
Lassiter & McKinney Datsun, Inc
Paducah
Ody Kentucky Ave
Paducati
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