Larsen recalls Arctic adventure at Coe College
Adventurer Eric Larsen recounts his 1240 mile Arctic summer crossing attempt from Siberia to Ellesmere Island. The One World Expedition, with Lonnie Dupre, faced strong currents and harsh conditions and plans another try this year. Larsen links ice thinning and heavy snow to global warming and aims to raise climate awareness through a documentary and book.
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Gazette invites outdoor photos of game and fish
The Gazette welcomes photo submissions of trophy game and notable catches. It will publish a selection as space allows and favors shots of firsts or milestone hunts and quality images. Mail to Gazette sports Cedar Rapids IA 52402 or email sports gazette communications com.
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Pheasants Forever Faces Habitat Challenge in Iowa
Iowa hosts state convention as Pheasants Forever touts growth with 175000 acres of winter habitat and 425000 acres of nesting cover. DN R biologist Bogenschutz notes pheasant numbers fall since 1962, linking declines to landscape loss and shifts to corn and soybeans.
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Quail Forever
Eastern Iowa
Pheasant CRP trends eyed in next farm bill debate
Conservation Reserve Program remains strong with over 36 million acres enrolled for pheasants says Dave Nomsen, while the Bush administration backs 39.2 million and the Senate proposes a 36.4 million acre ceiling. DNR official Bogenschutz notes ethanol-linked corn demand could erode CRP support and pheasant habitat.
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Sports Show Opens At Hawkeye Downs In Cedar Rapids
The expanded Hawkeye Downs Expo Center hosts The Sports Show with boats accessories from Iowa and Illinois dealers along with resorts charters golf cars and tackle vendors. Cedar Rapids RoughRiders will sign autographs Sunday noon to 2 p.m. Show hours run today 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission 3 dollars adults 12 and under free. Police or city offices, 377 7660.
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Hunter education class to start in Cedar Rapids
The Linn County Izaak Walton League will hold its first hunter education class of the year on February 7, 9, and 11. Registration begins January 28 at 8 a.m. in person at Great Outdoors Traditions, 3338 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids.
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Pheasants Forever Banquet Set for Johnson County
The Johnson County Pheasants Forever chapter will hold its annual fund raising banquet on February 17 at the Highlander Conference Center in Iowa City. Social hour starts 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 followed by raffles and auctions. The group marks 17 years of habitat work with $127,813 invested in wildlife habitat and conservation education. For details call 330 4855.
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Archery Events On Tap This Weekend In Area
Hitaga Archery Club offers a 300 Vegas Round at 6 p m Saturday with contact 438 1230 or 435 2012. Waltonian Archers host a Vegas 450 Round at noon Sunday with 8 dollar adults 4 dollar youths and contacts 363 6314 or 395 7492.
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Ice fishing event canceled due to unsafe conditions
Unsafe ice forces cancellation of the planned Saturday ice fishing event at F.W. Kent Park near Oxford. A make up session is planned for February 11 from 3 to 5 p.m. Call naturalist Brad Freidhof at 645-1011 for details.
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Cedar Rapids Show Opens With Boats RVs and Tackle
The Cedar Rapids Sports Boat RV and Vacation Show runs January 27 at the U.S. Cellular Center for three days. Exhibits feature boats, recreational vehicles, fishing tackle, and vacation and fishing opportunities. Seminar speakers include walleye pro Tommy Skarks Lindner Media editor Dave Csanda and Hunter's Specialties pro staffer Rick.
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Rod Building Class Set at Wickiup Hill
Linn County Conservation Department offers a fishing rod building class on February 9 16 and 23 from 630 to 930 PM at Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center. Greg Buckendahl will guide participants who pre register by January 20 and call 892 6485 for details. Class cost varies by rod blank model and options chosen.
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Wapsi Valley Bass Masters Ice Fisheree planned
The Wapsi Valley Bass Masters sponsor an ice fisheree from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. February 5 at Central Park Lake Jones County. Prizes will go to top catches in bass crappie bluegill and catfish with separate age divisions. No entry fee. Register by 1 p.m. at Central Park Pavilion. Concession and bait stand on site. Call 563 487 3541 for details.
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