Archery and fishing clinic events in Iowa hills area
The Hitaga Archery Club hosts a Vegas 450 round at Camp Hitaga with registration 5 to 7 p.m. A Kids Fishing Clinic is co sponsored by North Linn Fish and Game Club and Linn County Conservation on January 19 at Pinicon Ridge Park near Central City from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Winter bird banding occurs January 5 at Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center near Toddville from 9 to noon with Rob Bradley guiding. Admission ranges from 1 to 5 dollars per person.
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Deer extension goes well despite weather
The three day shotgun deer season extension, Dec 21 to 23, proceeded despite a third weekend of cold weather. About 5,200 deer were harvested, with muzzleloader and bow accounts at 1,800 and shotgun extension at the rest. Doe harvest deficit stood at 7,500 before, about 3,000 does were taken during extension, improving the balance. The DNR may not seek further special hunts. The late season antlerless hunt runs Jan 11-27 in many Iowa counties.
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Fishing the Midwest with Bob Jensen set for 15th season
The award winning Fishing the Midwest with Bob Jensen returns for its 15th season starting January 5. Host Bob Jensen of Sheffield Iowa says the show appeals to many anglers seeking local fishing locations and techniques. New episodes air January 5 and 6 on KFXA Cedar Rapids Waterloo at 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sports Net North at noon Saturdays. MediaCom Connections airs statewide at 9 30 a.m. Sundays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Visit fishingthemidwest.com for listings.
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Missouri woman turns to deer hunting in bow season
Deana Schwartzkopf a nurse from Lee's Summit Missouri grows fond of deer hunting after years in western Kansas where she opposed hunting She relaxed after talks with ranchers and her bow hunter husband inspired her She bought gear at Cabela s and soon hunted near Webster Reservoir with her ex husband She describes the moment of releasing the arrow as thrilling and she eats the meat as jerky.
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Deer Bucks Battle Over Seed In Iowa Yard
Scheib, 65, Iowa City Bird Club webmaster, photographed two buck fights near bird feeders over seed. An 8-pointer defeated an 11-pointer later, and the 8-pointer vanished by week’s end, leaving the 11-pointer as the dominant buck. Scheib noted such territorial clashes around food are common. Further photos and info are on icbirds.net and related sites.
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