OutdoorIllinois
VOLUME IX, NUMBER 9
OUTDOOR ILLINOIS is published monthly by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Public Services, 524 S. Second St., Springfield, IL 62701-1787, phone (217) 782-7454, e-mail editor@dnrmail.state.il.us.
(Publication number: ISSN 1072-7175)
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George H. Ryan Governor
Brent Manning Director
James D. Garner Deputy Director
Jim Riemer, Jr. Deputy Director
STAFF: James L. Fulgenzi, office director; Gary Thomas, editor; Liz Pensoneau, managing editor; John Alien, staff writer; P.J. Perea, staff writer; Adele Hodde, chief photographer; Chas. J. Dees, staff photographer; Charles J. Copley, design & layout; Cheryl Gwinn, production coordinator; Vera Lynn Smith, circulation.
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Illinois Department of
Natural Resources
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Home Away from Home
Learn why Idlewild holds a special place in the hearts of those
who spent time there.
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Horsing Around
Opportunities abound for equestrian
at state park sites.
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Fishin' Sticks
If you're serious about fishing, you need to know why different
lures require different fishing rods.
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Gobbler Numbers
Illinois hunters set another record
during this year's spring turkey season.
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Apple Time
This northern Illinois smallmouth bass river compares favorably
with mountain streams found out west.
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Go With the Flow
Give Apple River Canyon State Park a try this summer, and you'll
most likely be returning for years to come.
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NewsFront
We'll tell you of this year's waterfowl habitat projects, when and
where to go for waterfowl blind drawings, about the new Husar
Memorial, about a pheasant management workshop, where to buy
goods at a DNR auction, about a milestone Schoolyard Action
Grant, where to go to see our newest nature preserves, about a
wingshooting clinic and much more in this month's NewsFront.
On the cover...
Chief Photographer Adele Hodde took this month's cover
photograph of the Apple River in northwest Illinois.
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July 2001
If you love the outdoors and the fun
and adventure associated with activities
such as camping, hunting, fishing, hiking,
boating and hiking,
there is an opportunity
on the horizon that you
won't want to miss.
It's a chance to win
the OutdoorIllinois Adventure
Package—a treasure trove of items
donated to the department by various merchants in order to promote
subscriptions to OutdoorIllinois
magazine. For the third consecutive year, during the Illinois State
Fair, those who stop by the Director's Tent at Conservation World to
enter a new or renewal subscription to OutdoorIllinois will be eligible to win a package of
outdoor-related merchandise.
Last year's package was valued at more than $4,000 and was
awarded to one lucky winner who
instantly acquired the essentials
for a variety of outdoor activities.
Items for this year's
package are still being
amassed, and it looks
like another banner
year for the drawing.
Watch the August issue
of OutdoorIllinois for
additional details.
Each year the drawing is sponsored by the
Illinois Conservation
Foundation. All proceeds from
the sale of the publication are
directed to the Wildlife and Fish
Fund, so your subscription serves
a dual purpose. It keeps you
abreast of the latest information
about state parks, wildlife, hunting, fishing, hiking, camping and
all sorts of outdoor activities for
you and your family, and your
subscription dollars help maintain
the state's wildlife.
The best news of all is that the
regular subscription price of $28
for a three-year subscription, $19
for two years, or $10 for a one-year subscription will enter you
into the drawing for the merchandise. Just stop by the Director's
Tent at Conservation World to
view the prize exhibit and enter
your subscription. Be sure to take
note of the various sponsors who
do much to make Illinois a great
state for outdoor activities, and
support them with your business.
Plan now to attend the Illinois
State Fair Aug. 10 through Aug.
19 and take advantage of the
opportunity to win this great
assortment of merchandise, which
will be given away on the last day
of the fair. You do not need to be
present to win. And remember,
even if you're not the lucky winner, you'll still receive the magazine, you'll have a fun-filled day
at Conservation World and you
can feel good about supporting
Illinois' natural resources.
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