Trapping in Iowa Faces Bitter Fur Market Slump
The Iowa fur trade shows a down market with prices for muskrat and beaver down 30 percent, a buyer exodus from Europe, and more trappers in the field. Dealers report scarce rats and fluctuating raccoon prices while workers struggle with costs and a stubborn economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Iowa
New York
Ludvick Sheda
Sheda Fur Co
Chelsea
Germany
Sheda
Duayne C. Walter
Bennett
Walter
Europe
Dick Mitralsky
Cedar Rapids
Oxford Junction
The
Gazette
Center Junction
Muskrat Slough
Olin
Low Bidder Named for Coralville Lake Facilities Project
The U S Army Corps of Engineers announced Tricon of Iowa City as apparent low bidder at 115 084 for sanitary facilities at four federally owned recreation areas around Coralville Lake Iowa. Ten bids total for Sandy Beach West Overlook Sugar Bottom and Cottonwood with completion in 240 days after notice to proceed.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Tricon
Iowa City
Coralville Lake
Sandy Beach
West Overlook
Sugar Bottom
Cottonwood
Coralville Dam
Corps’ District
Rock Island, Ill
Orange Safety Gear Cuts Hunting Accidents Nationwide
The National Shooting Sports Foundation reports wearing hunter orange markedly reduces hunting accidents. Studies show 50 percent fewer incidents when orange is worn. 75 percent fewer with 500 plus square inches on chest back and head. Massachusetts saw 12 accidents and 2 fatalities before orange mandates. 12 years with no deer-season fatalities. Thirty states require orange for big game. some also for upland hunting. Regulations specify iridescent orange caps hats vests coats or jackets in visible positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Shooting Sports Foundation
Massachusetts
Bob Davis
The
Foundation
Davis
Indiana
Michigan
Iowa
Outdoor Roundup and Wildlife Notes Across Several States
The Fur Takers auction near Manchester at the Delaware County Fish and Game Club runs Friday and Saturday starting 9 a.m. Dry furs sell Friday and green furs Saturday. The Iowa Wild Turkey Federation doubles its reward to 250 dollars for tips leading to arrest and conviction in turkey killings. A 1982 Missouri duck stamp, by Gary Lucy, features a bufflehead duck and funds wetlands in Missouri and Canada. In Kansas, KU museum director and Southwestern College professor report a new white headed flightless steamer duck in Argentina, the fourth steamer duck species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Delaware County Fish and Game Club
Iowa Wild Turkey Federation
Iow
Lawrence, Kan
University of Kansas Museum
Southwestern College
Winfield
Kan
Argentina
Museum of Natural History
Philip Humphrey
Max Thompson
Iowa Trapping Seasons Open from November to January
The trapping season in Iowa runs through January 3 for raccoon badger opossum skunk weasel mink and muskrat with other species opening dates in November and January. Fox beaver and coyote seasons vary by region and some animals are banned. Licenses cost 1 to 100 dollars plus a 3 dollar habitat stamp. About 22 000 licenses are sold yearly and pelts valued over 14 million dollars in 1979.
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Iowa
Upper
Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge
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Italy
Greece
Spain
Japan
Jim Mayer
Ludvick
Perett
Valenta TV KO
CY. Stephens
Ames
Iowa Public Broadcasting
Fur Auction
Missouri
Gary
Lucy
Gerald
Canada
South America
Humphrey
Valenta TV
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FTD
Pierson’s Flowershop and Greenhouses, Inc
Ellis Boulevard
Center Pt. Rd
Bryant
Petersen Harned von Maur
Westdale Mall
Lindale Mall
Sycamore Mall
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