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QND, Central teams top Gardner Camp outdoor skills tournament

May 19, 2022 — by Ron Kinscherf, Muddy River News Correspondent

Sunshine greeted all 14 area high school teams for the Gardner Camp 3 on 3 Tournament sponsored by Ducks Unlimited. Individuals from teams of three represented their schools in .22 Rifle, Trap, and 3-D Pop-Up Archery … with the final event, a kayak relay, ending last week’s competition. The Quincy Notre Dame Blue Team finished […]

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Gardner Camp offers many outdoor experiences

April 25, 2022 — by Ron Kinscherf, Muddy River Sports Correspondent

There were a couple of caveats that were part of the deal: The land was for youth and the youth were to use be able to use the land for free. 

Filed Under: Outdoors Tagged With: Gardner Camp

Hannibal youth BB gun league goes over with high level of success

April 4, 2022 — by Muddy River Sports

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The return of the Hannibal Area Shooter’s Education Youth BB Gun League at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center was an unqualified success. Travis Moore, program coordinator, said about 28 youngsters finished the program, which teaches safe firearms handling and teamwork. He said the theme for the year was “Back in Black,” which […]

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Jensen Woods Camp is ready for Spring and Summer

April 3, 2022 — by Ron Kinscherf

What would you do if your daughter told you that all the summer camps she wanted to attend were full?  Well, back in 1962, Everett Jensen donated 40 acres of his own land to the Central Illinois Conference of Methodist Churches to solve his daughter’s problem. Thus, Jensen Woods Camp was born. Located in Brown […]

Filed Under: Briefs, Outdoors Tagged With: Brown County, Jensen Woods Camp

Shot of the day: American bison

March 25, 2022 — by Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor

Lone Elk Park in Saint Louis County, Mo., is one of the few areas in the Midwest where the American bison roams and park visitors can view them in close proximity. This photo was taken within 20 feet of the bison from inside a vehicle. Do you have a Shot of the Day you would […]

Filed Under: Outdoors Tagged With: American bison, Outdoors, Shot of the day

Shot of the day: Snow goose looking for a watering hole

March 24, 2022 — by Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor

Do you have a Shot of the Day you would like to submit? Send it to Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman at mschuckman@muddyrivernews.com.

Filed Under: Outdoors Tagged With: Outdoors, Shot of the day, Snow goose

Shot of the day: Spring turkey season approaches

March 23, 2022 — by Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor

The Illinois spring turkey opens April 11 in the North Zone, which includes Adams, Brown, Hancock and Pike counties, and runs through May 12. The Missouri spring turkey season opens April 18 and runs through May 8. Do you have a Shot of the Day you would like to submit? Send it to Muddy River […]

Filed Under: Outdoors Tagged With: Outdoors, Shot of the day, Spring turkey season

Shot of the day: Pelican swimming in Art Keller Marina

March 22, 2022 — by Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor

Filed Under: Outdoors Tagged With: Outdoors, Shot of the day

Bells of Ireland: A St. Patrick’s Day favorite

March 17, 2022 — by UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION

St. Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate Irish culture and everything green, including leprechauns and shamrocks. While shamrock is a well-known symbol of good luck, another interesting plant associated with good fortune is bells of Ireland, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Michele Warmund. 

Filed Under: Outdoors Tagged With: BELLS OF IRELAND, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION

Looking for a Spring getaway? Try Beaver Dam State Park

March 11, 2022 — by Muddy River News

Located in Macoupin County 7 miles southwest of Carlinville and situated in an oak/hickory woodland, Beaver Dam State Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities on its 750 acres. Fishing, picnicking, hiking, and tent and trailer camping are among the most popular activities. Although beaver are virtually gone from this area, the park is named for a beaver dam that created its lake. 

Filed Under: Outdoors Tagged With: BEAVER DAM, Illinois Department of Natural Resources

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Prep baseball At Ferd Niemann Jr. Memorial Ballfield, Quincy Class 2A QND Regional Quincy Notre Dame 13, Athens 3. Click here for the story and photo gallery. At Maroa, Ill. Class 2A Maroa-Forsyth Regional Williamsville 6, Pittsfield 4: A five-run third inning by the Bullets put … ...Read Full Article about Scoreboard for Wednesday, May 18

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Girls soccer At Advance Physical Therapy Field, Quincy Class 1A QND Sectional Quincy Notre Dame 6, Piasa Southwestern 0. Click here for the story. At Kahok Stadium, Collinsville, Ill. Class 3A Collinsville Regional Edwardsville 1, Quincy High School 0. Click here for the … ...Read Full Article about Scoreboard for Tuesday, May 17

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Quincy Medical Group to offer free sports physicals at several locations in June and July

by Muddy River Sports

QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group (QMG) is offering free sports physicals at QMG locations in Quincy, Mount Sterling, Kahoka, Mo., and Keokuk, Iowa. These physicals are open to all area student-athletes. All who attend a sports physical at QMG will receive a complimentary t-shirt. Appointments are … ...Read Full Article about Quincy Medical Group to offer free sports physicals at several locations in June and July

Boxing to return to Quincy after 40 years

by Muddy River Sports

QUINCY — After 40 year's boxing is returning to Quincy. Multiple organizations are teaming up to host the inaugural Q-Town K.O. The Olympic amateur boxing tournament is a byproduct of the Halyard ’44 Boxing Club establishing itself at the Quincy Family YMCA a year ago. Some athletes are … ...Read Full Article about Boxing to return to Quincy after 40 years

Champions of Hannibal Parks and Recreation spring pickleball crowned

by Muddy River Sports

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Parks and Recreation spring pickleball league ended May 10 with a single-elimination tournament in the competitive division. Kathy and Curtis Fauble were the winners with Jarrett Porter and Bob Mitchell in second place. Ryan and Dale Hemme won the intermediate … ...Read Full Article about Champions of Hannibal Parks and Recreation spring pickleball crowned

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