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When fishing for crappie, several factors play a part

Hendrix

April 26, 2018

A while back a friend and I went crappie fishing in Big Oil Creek off the Ohio River near Derby, Indiana. He caught 13 crappie, three of which were in the 12-inch range. I caught 3, none of which were that big.
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Pushing youth hunters can lead to lack of interest

Hendrix

April 25, 2018

Youth Season is really special to me — it is an opportunity to put into practice some hard lessons I learned about hunting with kids, specifically my own.
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Column: Thanks to Michigan, Indiana has brown trout

Hendrix

April 17, 2018

Good neighbors are a blessing, and Indiana has them all around.
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Column: Farm ponds a favorite for fishing

Hendrix

April 12, 2018

If you are just looking to relax, catch some fish and put a few fillets in the freezer, you might be better served to hit a local farm pond.
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Fishing for crappie makes for an eventful time

Hendrix

April 9, 2018

I commented to my fishing buddy and cousin Ron as I pulled in another nice crappie, “If you don’t like to do this, something’s wrong.”
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Column: Big Raccoon Creek provides peace, serenity

Hendrix

April 4, 2018

During my college years at Purdue, I came to know the abundance of outdoor opportunities creeks provide.
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Column: Traditional archery brings joy year-round

Hendrix

March 28, 2018

As weather continues to improve and days become longer, we are more apt to want to stretch our legs with long walks in the woods.
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Column: As the boats change, memories stay the same

Hendrix

March 27, 2018

Growing up in St. Croix, a tiny town in northern Perry County, I had limited choices of entertainment. Fishing and hunting were a huge part of the culture, and since Dad was a bass fisherman, I tagged along.
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Column: Kayaking opportunities abound

Hendrix

March 20, 2018

There are many advantages to fishing from a kayak.
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Column: Preparation is key for youth hunting seasons

Hendrix

March 13, 2018

Youth turkey season is my favorite weekend of the year. My oldest daughter, who is 12, has developed a love for turkey hunting and this season is a special time we share together in the woods.
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Column: Uebelhor has youth and experience on his side

Hendrix

March 7, 2018

Nick Uebelhor is a young man who didn’t always like to fish. Then he and his sister started vying to catch the most or biggest bluegill out of the backyard pond behind their Jasper home.
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Column: Northern Indiana lakes abound with muskies

Hendrix

March 6, 2018

Is it muskie or musky? According to Jed Pearson, a fisheries biologist with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish & Wildlife, either abbreviation of Esox masquinongy is appropriate.
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