Outdoors

Bob Lamb: Old-Timer's lessons live on

I often think about "The Old-Timer" and the things he said during our times together.

Bluebirds have a new trail in Tomah

A leading bluebird authority hopes to increase the bluebird population in Monroe County, especially the Tomah area.

Minnesota fishing licenses on sale

Minnesota 2010 fishing licenses and the state's second-ever walleye stamp are now on sale.

Area report: Fading shoreline ice is cause for concern

Shoreline ice is deteriorating rapidly, and that's bad news for anglers wishing to drive trucks, cars, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles to their favorite fishing spots.

Bob Lamb: Hints of spring on a winter hike

If you're looking for a sure cure for "Cabin Fever," head to the woods. 

Area report: Fishing success 'hit or miss'

Fishing success this week is sort of like swinging a bat at a baseball.

Atomic Nine fishing derby offers new format

The ice fishing derby season is winding down, and with it comes the first Bob's Bait and Tackle Atomic Nine Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday at the La Crosse Sailboat Club bay off the north end of French

Bob Lamb: Turkeys, moose and sturgeon, oh my

It was great to get away from the office last week although I missed my daily diet of outdoors-related voice mails, e-mails, snail mail and personal contacts.

Area report: 'Fishing is about to explode'

Ice fishermen are struggling to catch fish, but that could change with increasing sunlight and warmer temperatures.

Unwanted sparrows? Try a few washers

Gerald Kann of La Crosse has found a sure-fire way to keep unwanted sparrows away from bird feeders.

Outdoors calendar for Feb. 18

SATURDAY: 3-D archery shoot at Trempealeau Archers in Trempealeau; contact www.trempealeauarchers.com.

A hope of sun at Lions' 39th derby

ONALASKA - Saturday's weather forecast calls for sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 20's.

Storm's good manners speak volumes in hunter-landowner relationship

Hunters of all ages could take a lesson from Kaleb Storm. Although only 15 years old, Storm realizes the importance of hunter-landowner relations and the proper way to seek access to private hunting l

Bob Lamb: Help recognize the ethical hunters who often go unnoticed

I have been involved with several projects in my more than four decades at the La Crosse Tribune.

Instead of finder’s-keepers, Smith takes the time to do right

Peter Smith's afternoon deer hunt began like so many others, but it ended with an act that earned him the 2009 La Crosse Tribune/Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Hunter Ethics Award.

Lunar tables for Feb. 11-21

This table, supplied by the U.S. Naval Observatory, lists the best fishing times and days. For best results, begin fishing one hour before and continue one hour after the times provided. Times apply t

Outdoors calendar for Thursday, Feb. 11

SATURDAY, FEB. 6: Annual candlelight ski event at Black River State Forest in Black River Falls; call (715) 284-4103.

Bob Lamb: Outdoors show a mix of new, old sights

Alaskan hunting guide Billy Molls and the Great American Duck Races headline this year's La Crosse Boat, Sports and Travel Show in the La Crosse center next week.

Area report: Cameras show fish, but they're not biting

Bob Veglahn says underwater cameras are frustrating ice fishermen as winter drags on in the Coulee Region.

Seminar prepares birders for annual count

Wild Birds Unlimited and Dan Jackson are helping people to prepare for the Great Backyard Bird Count next week.

Outdoors calendar for Thursday, Feb. 4

SATURDAY, FEB. 6: Annual candlelight ski event at Black River State Forest in Black River Falls; call (715) 284-4103.

UW-L students fight cancer with fishing derby

Valerie Zander hopes anglers catch lots of fish from Lake Onalaska on Feb. 13.




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