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Jefferson County Leader - Dec. 4

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OUTDOORS: Trout fishing opportunities return for winter
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OUTDOORS: Trout fishing opportunities return for winter

  • By John Winkelman
  • Nov 21, 2025

While most of the focus this time of year is on hunting, a popular fishing season has opened to provide opportunities for anglers close to hom…

OUTDOORS: Smallmouth Alliance members plan bass event
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OUTDOORS: Smallmouth Alliance members plan bass event

  • By John Winkelman
  • Aug 29, 2025

As a part of its management plan to improve smallmouth bass fishing on some streams, the state Department of Conservation adjusted regulations…

OUTDOORS: Two streams for one float provide fishing chance
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OUTDOORS: Two streams for one float provide fishing chance

  • By John Winkelman
  • Jul 18, 2025

Most anglers are unwilling to divulge information about their favorite fishing holes. Because the spot I’m happy to share is nearly seven mile…

Pet Spot: Family cat pays special attention to goldfish in tank
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Pet Spot: Family cat pays special attention to goldfish in tank

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • May 18, 2025

Lindsey Baxter-Winters of Crystal City said her family’s cat, Abel, pays a great deal of attention to Goldie, the family’s goldfish. Her husba…

OUTDOORS: Montauk recovers in time for trout season opening day
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OUTDOORS: Montauk recovers in time for trout season opening day

  • By John Winkelman
  • Feb 28, 2025

With opening day of trout fishing season this weekend, there will be plenty of reasons for celebration at Montauk State Park and big crowds of…

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Nate’s Baits: Hillsboro-area teen starts his own business
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Nate’s Baits: Hillsboro-area teen starts his own business

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Jun 12, 2024
  • 2 min to read

Not every 13-year-old boy would consider using his birthday money to start a business, but that’s what Nate Cizek did.

OUTDOORS: Find a new spot for upcoming Free Fishing Days
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OUTDOORS: Find a new spot for upcoming Free Fishing Days

  • By John Winkelman
  • May 31, 2024

Annual Free Fishing Days in Missouri, and most other states, provide novice anglers the opportunity to try the sport without having to purchas…

Calendar of events April 25-May 2
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Calendar of events April 25-May 2

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