Hi tech reels change the magic of fishing games
A survey of new fishing reels includes Daiwa computer reels with liquid crystal displays and Royal Bee motorized units to retrieve line. The gear promises deeper casting and easier operation, but at about 175 dollars for the reel and 80 dollars for a motor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daiwa Corp
Garden Grove
Calif
Royal Bee Corp
Pawhuska
Okla
South Bend
Plueger
DAIWA
Cook
Royal Barton
Oklahoma
Barton
Kihekah
Iowa City to Host 1985 Turkey Calling and Owl Hooting Contests
The 1985 Iowa turkey calling and owl hooting contests occur in Iowa City next Saturday with finalists advancing to national events in Des Moines. The Full Strut chapter of the Iowa Wild Turkey Federation sanctions the show, featuring seminars by Ben Rogers Lee, a $25 limited edition belt buckle, and a banquet after events at the Highlander Inn. Tickets run $25 at the door or in advance. juniors and owl hooters pay $3 and $5 respectively, with discounts for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Mayer
Iowa City
Iowa
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Jim Meeks
Solon
Meeks
Ben Rogers Lee
Coffeyville
Ala
Iowe City
Larry
Mitch Turner
Harry Merrick
George Jaques
James Landenberger
Landenberger
Pin Oaks
Ducks Unlimited
Decorah joins nationwide Christmas Bird Count tradition
Decorah participates in the Christmas Bird Count, a 1903 Iowa pioneer event now across 40 sites and 600 participants. Dar win Koenig has led Decorah’s effort since 1960, counting in Yellow River State Forest and Allamakee County amid December's two week window and 8 hours minimum.
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Decorah
Iowa
Yellow River Forest
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
North Linn County
Clinton-Sabula
Cedar Rapids
Darwin Koenig
Koenig
Montezuma
Allamakee County
Yellow River State Forest
United States
Frank M. Chapman
North Linn County bird count notes 46 species
Audubon Society volunteers counted 46 bird species in northern Linn County led by Wier Nelson of Ely. The survey covered 74 miles from Roger's Crossing near Central City with cold wind and clouds. Unusual sightings included hermit thrush Harris sparrow white crown sparrow and redpoll. observers also counted 66 wild turkeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City
National Audubon Society
Linn County
Wier Nelson
Ely
North Linn
Roger’s Crossing
Illinois Central Gulf
Nelson
Trumpeter swans seen near Chelsea mark first Minnesota migration
Ten trumpeter swans appeared near Chelsea at Otter Creek Marsh for two weeks in late December. Identified by yellow neck bands, they belong to a flock reintroduced at Lake Rebecca Park Preserve in Hennepin County. wildlife manager Larry Gillette notes this is the first year the swans have migrated from Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Iowa
Otter Creek Marsh
Lake Rebecca Park
Hennepin County
Minn
Larry Gillette
Minnesota
Black Powder Federation Plans Iowa Meeting in Des Moines
The Iowa Black Powder Federation will hold its second annual meeting on Saturday Jan. 26 at the Downtown Ramada Inn Des Moines. Gary L. Strand executive secretary of the Mount Vernon group says social hour dinner and meeting follow a 5 to 7 7 to 8 schedule. Reservations via Strand at 854-6116 between 4 and 9 p.m. The agenda features a deer season wrapup board elections a state school committee and awards. The nonprofit promotes safe firearm use and the study of black powder firearms as part of American heritage.
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Mount Vernon
Iowa Black Powder Federation
Ramada Inn
Des Moines
Gary L. Strand
Federation
Strand
The
Fishing classes begin January at Izaak Walton Club
Bill Krejca and the Izaak Walton Club host a 10 week program starting January 14 on Mondays from 7 to 9 PM at the club house Linn Junction Road SE. Fees are 20 dollars for adults, 10 for youths, 40 for families. Topics include basic terms fish varieties filleting snag removal knots rods and jigs. Call 377-2042 for details.
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Bill Krejca
Izaak Walton
Linn Junction Road
42Nd Street
Edgewood Road
Krejca
Marion
Outdoor Roundup and Local Exhibits Across Iowa Weekend
The Cedar Valley Gun Show opens at Hawkeye Downs with hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. In Cedar Falls the Iowa Wildlife Art Exhibit runs nearly four weeks at Metropolitan Galleries with works by James Landenberger, John Bald, Pat Costello, and Harold Rozauer. Bald Eagle Days in Keokuk January 19–20 offer indoor and outdoor eagle watching, with advance registration to Michael Sweet. Various hunting season openings and closures listed for Squirrels to Beavers. Cedar Rapids Audubon Society meets Monday at St. Paul’s Methodist Church with a talk on Iowa raptors and a field trip planned for January 13. Altoona hosts a public Corps of Engineers meeting January 7:30 p.m. at Adventureland Inn discussing Saylorville Marina and boating facilities. call (309) 788-6361 extension 234 for details.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa
Metropolitan
Cedar Falls Recreation and Arts Center
James Landenberger
Cedar Rapids
John Bald
Davenport
Pat Costello
Maquoketa
Harold Rozauer
Manchester
Cedar Rapids Audubon Society
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Third Ave
Dean M. Roosa
State Preserves Board
Dubuque
Altoona
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Adventureland Inn
Saylorville
Saylorville Lake
W.M. Tait
Rock Island Corps Office
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Ken Cook
Meers
Diana
Minor
Minor'’s Bait and Tackle
Guttenberg
Bussey Lake
Curt Breiman
Russ Welsh
Ben
Eric Patzner
N. Linn
Cedar Valley
Hawkeye Downs
Keokuk
Keossippi
Michael Sweet
Illinois Department of Conservation
South Second Street
Springfield
Ill
Beaver
Audubon Meeting
Equipmen S
Indian Creek Mall
Omir
Skilom
TRAX
Love
Rapids
S. Riverside Dr
3Rd Ave
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