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Ducks Unlimited applauds passage of spending and tax bills
(Outdoors ~ 12/28/15)
On Friday, Dec. 18, President Obama signed a $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill, funding the government through FY16, as well as a $680 billion tax extenders package. Dale Hall, CEO of Ducks Unlimited released the following statement: "This legislation is a momentous win for landowners and conservation landscapes in this country. ...
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2016 Bald Eagle Watch Events
(Outdoors ~ 12/28/15)
Throughout the months of January, February and March, A total of 12 Bald Eagle Watch Events will take place in Iowa. In northwest Iowa, two events will be held in March. Held on Saturday, March 6 at Prairie Heritage Center with elevated viewing deck. Experienced birders on hand provide educational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. (Prairie Heritage Center, 4931 Yellow Avenue in Peterson)...
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Walleyes on spoons through the ice
(Outdoors ~ 12/28/15)
Walleyes are often the quarry of early-season ice anglers. Walleyes will respond to a number of different lure types under the ice, but they especially like to eat spoons. From new ice to late ice, walleyes like flashy baits. There are a bunch of different types of spoons available to walleye anglers. ...
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Don't give up! Don't ever give up! (Outdoors ~ 12/28/15)
The year was 1993 and the evening of the annual Espy Awards. The words came from Jim Valvano, the former North Carolina State men's basketball coach. Terminally ill with bone cancer, Valvano shared with the audience just how much he cherished and relished life and how much he wished that everybody could do the same. The entire speech was awesome, and there are so many moving parts, but these are the words that moved me the most. Valvano said.....
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