Syracuse.com - Figura writing about wintering robins and ice fishing lures that glow (Jan. 25, 27)

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I'm looking to speak to some experienced winter campers.

These birds were spotted less than a week ago in Skaneateles. Robert Green photo Been a busy week.

Here's what's on tap for this week's outdoors page in The Post-Standard.

FRIDAY

Main piece: Wintering robins. What's the story?

Column: The Sportsman's show at the state fairgrounds this weekend; Women in Nature and an update on Augusto "Goose" Perez.

SUNDAY

Main piece: We interview Brian Hammond, expert ice fisherman on the subject of ice fishing lures that glow.

Column: Still weighing my options.

READER HELP REQUESTED:

- Looking to speak to some experienced winter campers.

- Would like to interview an expert and try my hand at building an igloo.. and spending the night in one. Can anybody help me with this?

- Burning snowmobile Issues or suggestions about someone I should write a profile story on from the CNY snowmobile scene.

- Looking to do a story on rabbit hunting. Anyone having any luck out there?

strong>ANYTHING ELSE READERS OF THIS REPORT WOULD LIKE TO SEE ME WRITE ABOUT? </strong>

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