DNR proposes higher fishing license fees in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources seeks Legislature approval to raise resident fishing licenses from 10.50 plus a 3 habitat fee to 17 with no separate habitat charge. The 6.5 increase would fund hatcheries, lake development, and urban fishing access, with new short term licenses for locals and nonresidents. The proposal also considers trout stamps for all anglers who fish for trout, regardless of harvest, citing rising catch and release rates and ongoing angler surveys.
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Cedar Rapids
Department of Natural Resources
DNA Fisheries
Dave Moeller
Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association
Moeller
Iowa
DNR
Wnirr
Lovete Getter
Anuni Cabons
Iowa ice fishing report highlights pools 16 to 19 conditions
Southeast Mississippi River Pools 16 to 19 show sold ice in backwater areas with caution urged in deep water of Big Timber Pool 17 and current areas. Anglers report many bluegills and crappies on Pool 17 near Byt Timber and Hidden Acres, with good crappie fishing on Pool 18 in Bell's Pocket Lake Macbride and around power lines, larger fish sorted with bigger lures and minnows. occasional walleyes noted.
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Mississippi River
Bell
Lake Macbride
Johnson
Diamond Lake
Poweshiek
Inventor Bob Clouser Teaches Top to Bottom Smallmouth Lure Tactics
Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association members heard Bob Clouser explain top to bottom tactics for smallmouth bass using his Clouser Minnow. He advised popping bugs on the surface to draw strikes and shifting to silent floating minnows for shallow fish. For mid depth smallmouth, he outlined angling with his own patterns and dead drifting to entice bites.
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The
Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association
Bob Clouser
Clouser
Middletown
Susquehanna
Clouser Minnow Tactics For Smallmouth Bass Success
Fly fishing expert Bob Clouser shares river fishing tips to locate smallmouth hotspots. Focus on shallow shorelines and shaded rocky banks, identify seams where slower and faster water meet, and fish near logs or rocks in silted bottoms. He notes overcast days with no shadows and the last half hour often yield the best bites.
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Clouser
Big
Fly fishing group honors two members with top award
Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association awarded honorary life memberships to Steve Veysey of Ames and Phil Dorf of Des Moines at its annual meeting in Cedar Rapids. They earned the French Creek Defense Award for securing a consent decree to protect French Creek in Allamakee County from potential hog-confinement pollution. Dorf donated extensive legal hours. Veysey led research and served as spokesman during the three-year case.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association
Steve Veysey
Ames
Phil Dorf
Des Moines
French Creek
Allamakee County
Veysey
Dorf
Frigatebirds Use Thermals to Scan Vast Oceans
French researchers led by Henri Weimerskirch tracked magnificent frigatebirds at sea to study their foraging. The Nature study shows these birds fly day and night, climb above 8,000 feet using thermals, then glide to cover long distances while spotting distant dolphin schools or flocks signaling feeding opportunities.
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Tropics
Henri Weimerskirch
Nature
David Allen Sibley
Chris Elphick
John B. Dunning Jr
The
New York Times Syndicate
Community Briefs From Iowa Sports and Nature Groups
The Benton County Archers host a 20 target 3D shoot at Hanna Lake near Blairstown with registration 7 am to 1 pm and free chili for shooters. Iowa DNR accepts large deer antler measurements March 3–4, noon to 8 pm, first come, first served, no fee. Hitaga Archery Club outdoor foul weather shoot at Camp Huaga offers 14 targets and a free chili bowl with registration 8 am to 1 pm. Iowa City Bird Club hosts an Owl Prowl at 1 pm Sunday. Benton County Conservation runs a volunteer training workshop March 6 at 7 pm, register by Feb 28. Marshall County Izaak Walton League holds its 18th annual fishing and sports show March 3–4 at Marshalltown Memorial Coliseum, hours 9 am–5 pm March 1, 9 am–4 pm March 2, admission $2, under 11 free. North Linn Fish and Game Club offers hunter education March 20–22, Aug 21–23, Sept 18–20. registration at Cedar Valley Outfitters and Fin & Feather. Aldo Leopold Foundation ecologist Jeff Knetter speaks at Wetlands Classic Dinner and Auction March 29 at Collins Plaza Hotel. dinner pairs with Iowa Nature and Wildlife in Art exhibit March 29–30. Town State Rifle & Pistol Association meeting moved to March 1 at Colony Village Restaurant Williamsburg. events run 10 am–3:30 pm with board 3:30, social 5:30–7, dinner 7, awards 8. tickets $16, call 372-2312 or 235-7661.
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Marshall County
Izaak Walton League
Marshalltown Memorial Coliseum
North Linn Fish and Game Club
Cedar Valley Outfitters
Marion
Fin & Feather
Cedar Rapids
Jeff Knetter
Aldo Leopold Foundation
Baraboo
Wis
Collins Plaza Hotel
Iowa
Town State Rifle & Pistol Association
Colony Village
Interstate 80
Williamsburg
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Orlan Love
Ice Fishing Report
Pleasant Creek
Linn
West End
Coralville Reservoir
Brighton
Volga Lake
Fayette
Meyer
Winneshiek
Manchester
C.R
Ine Gazette
Clouserflyfishing
Gazettecommer
Lance Zook
Association
David King
Reindeer Lake
Saskatchewan
Canada
Steve King
Red Rock Reservoir
Sibley
Benton County
Hanna Lake
Blairstown
Iowa Dnr
Hitaga Archery Club
Camp Huaga
Iowa City
Bird Club
Benton County Conservation Department
Ikes
Hunter
Unemore
Orren
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