Prairie wildlife and plant blooms mark mid summer dates
Wildlife events and nature notes for Illinois include molts and fledges for geese and bald eagles, turkey nesting and renesting, and animal births. Prairie blooms like prairie blazing star and rattlesnake master appear. beadwork of conservation grants, fishing bans, and July activity dates list park programs and permits.
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OSLAD
Lake Michigan
Calumet
Chicago
Beall Woods State Park
Canoe Trip on the Current River Ends with Calm, Hazard, and Hope
In Missouri's Current River, Les Winkeler describes a serene float from Waymeyer Access to Big Spring landing. He and his wife navigate wind, wildlife, and a copperhead sighting, finishing the 11 mile journey sooner than planned and planning a return trip.
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van Buren
Deer Run Canoe Rental
Waymeyer
Spring Landing
Change at OWAA Conference Reveals Industry Tensions
Outdoor Writers Association of America conference shows an industry adapting to 21st century realities. Workshops emphasize environmental issues and increasing female attendance while old networks age. NRA president Kayne Robinson urged hunters’ rights and public lands funding but criticized Sierra Club, prompting a mixed reception from the audience.
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Outdoor Writers Association of America
Good Old Boy Network
Sierra Club
Theodore Rooseevelt
John Muir
OWAA
National Rifle Association
NRA
Kayne Robinson
Robinson
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