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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1978
Page
7
By Ken Sullivan. The article discusses wildlife advocacy posters and questions about wildlife history and behavior. It mentions Ben Franklin allegedly favoring the wild turkey as national bird, Algonquin name for raccoon, raccoon's scratching habits, bears’ hibernation misconceptions, cardinal population growth, and deer population estimates around 1900 versus today.
A set of posters from the American Wildlife Education Foundation introduces proven principles of scientific wildlife management to the public. The materials emphasize evidence based approaches and public education on wildlife conservation.
The American Wildlife Education Foundation released eight posters detailing how habitat destruction, past exploitation, illegal killing, and pesticides threaten 104 species. The posters, created by 10 conservationists from eight states, cost four dollars and promote conservation through clubs and organizations like the National Wild Turkey Federation.
The piece weighs options for transporting bikes by car, favoring roof racks over bumper carriers for less damage and drag. It notes costs, loading effort, and security, plus DIY build tips between sections on Hawkeye Bicycle Association rides for Father’s Day weekend.
The federation issued the 1978 Wild Turkey stamp, a $3 fundraiser for habitat development research and education. Available from Edgefield South Carolina, the stamp funds federation efforts and does not affect turkey hunting. Cedar Rapids Bassmasters won Iowa State Bass tournament at Lake Rathbun Des Moines, with six individuals qualifying for September nationals. A Cedar River catfish stringer, Vince Saldana and Loren Corrigan, caught four flatheads, smallest 15 pounds largest 30 pounds.
The Maine based International Backpackers Association will run three one week Schools of Outdoor Skills in the Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park this summer. Subjects include trip planning camping skills trail cooking and safety. Brochures available from the association P O Box 85 Lincoln Center Maine 04458.
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