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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1978
Page
9
The Iowa Conservation Commission runs a roadside survey with about 100 staff checking 180 routes to assess pheasant quail and other wildlife populations. Results will guide the upcoming 1978 game bird seasons, with August counts as the best population indicator according to Dr. Allen Farris.
Camp ball distance throw timed tent pitching and rowboat obstacle course draw more than 100 contestants from Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Indiana and Michigan. Outdoor Women notes this Chicago event as a milestone for the Lancers organized by Outdoor Women. Plans include whitewater raft trip Sept 8-10 with John Fritschner and a Otter Creek trapshooting weekend with prizes and ATA and ISAA memberships. Also reports strong fishing in Leech Lake area and notable 1658 New Amsterdam rattle watch replica.
Forest and Stream notes deer license applications are now $15 this year, with submissions accepted from Monday through August 28. The column corrects a prior report that listed $10 and clarifies the updated fee and deadline.
The second annual Iowa City Charity Horse Show will run September 2 to 4 at the Johnson County 4-H Fairground. Co-sponsored by the Iowa City Jaycees and Sugar Bottom Stables of Solon, it benefits the Jerry Lewis Telethon to Fight Muscular Dystrophy and the Jaycee Christmas programs. Proceeds last year totaled 1429 dollars. Competitions include hunter jumper and equitation divisions with judges Judith Young and Cathy Cortright. Angela Pedrini is general manager and Dr William Franey steward. Admission is free and lunch will be available.
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