Canoeing Hawkeye State Waters and Quiet Adventures
Freelance writer recalls his first canoe outing and a capsize near a college field station. He muses on decades of peaceful paddling in Iowa, Canada, Montana, Michigan, and Minnesota, preferring drift trips to racing, and highlights Turkey River and Iowa River excursions with wildlife, scenery, and rural solitude amidst drought conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Montana
Michigan
Minnesota
Iowa
Paddling Rivers and Backwaters Across Iowa and Wisconsin
Article advises checking water levels with outfitters or conservation officers before canoeing. It notes that small rivers like the Volga and Yellow may be too low during dry spells while larger rivers such as the Turkey can handle canoes. When floods occur or rivers run fast, recommends lakes and backwaters like Back bone Lake, Pleasant Creek, Macbride, and Mississippi backwaters near McGregor, Prairie du Chien, and Green Island, with maps from U S Fish and Wildlife Service. Emphasizes respecting private stream beds, public access rights, and wearing life jackets.
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County Conservation Boards
Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers
Iowa
Volga
Yellow
Turkey River
Backbone Lake
Dundee
Turkey
Pleasant Creek
Macbride
Mississippi River
Say Magill Access
Wetland dedication near Postville marks conservation effort
Local, state and federal officials gather at the Kleve Schneider Fen Complex three and a half miles south of Postville for a 2 pm dedication. The 28 acre groundwater fed fen hosts bog bedstraw sage willow and tall cottongrass with remnant oak savanna nearby. The landowners joined by partners funded by USDA programs deeded the portion to the Clayton County Conservation Board while the rest remains privately owned with a Wetlands Reserve Program easement. The event features brief comments and an interpretive tour led by Tim Engelhardt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Q. Lynch
Svar
Postville
Aspen Avenue
Tim Engelhardt
Clayton County Conservation Board
Engelhardt
Robert Schnei
USDA
Jerald
Mary Kleve
DNA crackdown targets illegal dumping in Hawkeye Wildlife Area
Department of Natural Resources officials in Johnson County plan a stronger littering enforcement in state wildlife areas as landfill fees rise. Tim Thompson, wildlife biologist, oversees the 14,000 acre Hawkeye Wildlife Area and says crews regularly remove dumped trash on remote roads and parking lots. He notes hunters indirectly fund cleanup via hunting license revenue and teams up with Susan Hager to boost enforcement, though undercover action remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Wildlife Area
Johnson County
DNR
Thompson
Susan Hager
Canoe Tips for a Relaxed Lounger Route on Water
Plan a short, relaxing canoe trip with time for fishing and sandbar lunches. Wear old wet shoes, carry life jackets, sunscreen, extra paddle, water, map, rope, rain gear, and identify access and take-out points. Check water levels, watch for wind and hazards, and get the Iowa Canoe Guide booklet at (515) 281-8681.
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Iowa
Natural Resources
Outdoor anglers sweep Hawks tournament on Mississippi River
Larry Witten and Dick Taylor won the Hawk Eye Hooksetters bass event on May 20 21 at Bellevue with eight bass totaling 13.84 pounds and captured the walleye category with a 4.65 pound fish. Bob Knight and Keith Knight led the northern division with seven pike weighing 34.87 pounds. other winners included L D Benson white bass 13.18 pounds John Schultz Matthew Schultz catfish 6.88 pounds and Dan Kratzer Gary Ambenstock crappie 38 pounds. Garrett Smith won Bear Creek Bass Club at Union Grove Lake with a 9 pound 4 ounce bass and top honors for the tourney. Glenn Crose Marion continued his run in the In Fisherman Professional Walleye Trail earning nearly $6 000 for a third place and day three big fish in the Lake Sharpe SD event following a 12th place at Lake of the Woods netting $1 000. Scott Fairbairn Walker MN captured the pro division's 50 000 top prize with 45.22 pounds over three days. The Washington County Conservation Department hosts the annual kids fishing clinic at Marr Park starting at 10 am Saturday with a fish fry to close the session. Call 653 7765 for details.
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Larry Witten
Dick Taylor
Bellevue
Bob Knight
Keith Knight
L.D. Benson
John Schultz
Matthew Schultz
Dan Kratzer
Gary Ambenstock
Garrett Smith
Bear Creek
Union Grove Lake
Smith
Dennis Henry
Clete Sharp
Pete Sauer
Dale Henry
Crose
Lake Sharpe
South Dakota
Lake of the Woods
Scott Fairbairn
Walker
Minn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elkader
Iowa River
Boundary Waters
Hawkeye
National Weather Service
Larry Stone
Elkade
Clayton County
McGregor
Wyalusing State Park
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Green Island Wildlife Area
Green Island
Mississippi
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Thomson, NL
Newton
Toledo
West
Unior
Lowa City
Waukore
Low River
Maquoketa
The
Usda Farm Service
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
James Lynch
Jamesi
Dave Barrons
Marion Angler
Glenn Crose
Marion
Washington County Conservation Department
Marr Park
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