Canada duck factory drought may trim hunting season 30 days
The prairie wetlands drought in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba threatens North American duck production with surveys showing at least 10 percent drops and many wetlands dried up. Iowa wildlife officials report a stronger duck breeding population locally but warn major cuts to seasons likely as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and state agencies decide rules. Goose populations rise with expanding Canada goose programs while overall habitat loss drives uncertainty for fall hunts and license revenue.
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Canadian Prairie Provinces
Prairies
Richard Bishop
Iowa
Bishop
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Canada
Canadian
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Rollin Sparrow
FWS
Office of Migratory Bird
Upper
Midwest
North America
Sparrow
Canadian Prairies
Pleasant Creek area nets strong crappie catches
Fishing remains productive with cod catches described as variable. Outdoor Page and Hawkeye Hotspots reports indicate good results from area lakes, notably Pleasant Creek Recreation Area near Palo, with crappies among the noted species.
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Pleasant Creek
Palo
Hawkeye Hotspots Report Details Eastern Iowa Fishing
Hawkeye Hotspots summarizes Eastern Iowa river fishing conditions with clear to low water, 72.7 degree temps on Mississippi pools 9-11 and mid to upper 20s in pools 12-18. Bluegill, walleye, bass, pike, catfish, and smallmouth are reported strong across wing dams, riprap, and backwaters with lures such as spinnerbaits, crankbaits, worms, and jigs. Channel and flathead catfish improve in certain runs. overall fishing is excellent though conditions vary by pool and river segment. For the full report, call (515) 281-3307.
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Iowa
Dubuque
Minnesota
Davenport
Burlington
Town
Cedar Rivers
Trout stream workday draws volunteers at Manchester hatchery
The Hawk Eye Fly Fishing Association sponsors a workday next Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm on Spring Branch Creek at Manchester State Fish Hatchery. Denny Redmond, state president, says bank improvements will be made and lunch provided. volunteers are urged to attend.
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Manchester
Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association
Spring Branch Creek
Manchester State Fish Hatchery
Denny Redmond
Volunteers honored by governor for DNR service
Governor Branstad and the Department of Natural Resources honored Eastern Iowa volunteers at a series of eight recognition banquets across the state. Recipients include Jim Landenberger Jim Messina David Mason Robert Willenberg Donna and Francis McGurk the U S Coast Guard Auxiliary the Cedar Rapids Power Squadron Cedar Rapids residents Harlan Doehrmann Central City John Goedeken Terry Vande Walle Cascade Jon Jacobson Joe Strang Edward Schultz Iowa City Kathy Cuddeback and the city of Toledo.
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Eastern
Iowa
Department of Natural Resources
Terry Branstad
DNR
Jim Landenberger
Jim Messina
David Mason
Robert Willenberg
Donna
Francis McGurk
U.S. Coast Guard
Cedar Rapids
Red Wolves Reproduce In Wild After Reintroduction
Two pairs of red wolves released into North Carolina's Alligator River refuge last fall have produced cubs marking the first wild reproduction of a species once extinct in the wild. Biologists hail the event as a milestone for the species and for endangered wildlife recovery, though three of eight released wolves died, including two females from natural causes and a male hit by a car. a third female was wounded and retaken into captivity.
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New York Times Service
Washington
North Carolina
Fish and Wildlife Service
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Fish and Wildlife
German court rules fishing contests cruelty to animals
A West German civil court fined two event organizers about 700 dollars each for cruelty to evervall after ruling fish feel pain when hooked. The contest sought the most pounds caught in two days, then released. Judge Horst Brinkmann said fishing is acceptable only if fish are quickly killed or used. weighing for skill alone is cruel.
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Amm
West Germany
Evervall
Horst Brinkmann
Srinkmann
Brinkmann
Self appointed trash patrol cleans Cedar River stretch
Six Cedar Rapids residents led a cleanup along a three mile Cedar River reach from Cole Street SE to Indian Creek mouth collecting beer bottles cans and Styrofoam plus junked cars dryers and refrigerators. Organiser Jim Sanders provided bags and boats with Canoe rental owner Darryl Matthews notes public thoughtlessness and plans another cleanup next year.
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Cedar River
Jim Sanders
Darryl Matthews
Joann Johnson
Kevin Anderson
Eric
Nancy Jensen
Cedar Rapids
Cole Street SE
Indian Creek
Sanders
Dune
Fishing Contest Marks State Park Week at Anamosa
Anamosa Wapsipinicon State Park hosts a fishing contest and program for State Park Week. Ranger Mike Brewer says a DNR fish truck visits the park lodge from 9 to 10 am to display live Iowa river and lake species. Portillo, a fisheries biologist from Bellevue, will speak. The contest runs 10 am to 3 pm with prizes in three age groups for most fish, largest catch, and most experienced angler, with awards at 3:30 pm.
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Anamosa
Wapsipinicon State Park
Mike Brewer
Department of Natural Resources
Iowa
Ary Portillo
Bellevue
Brewer
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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Sam Kennedy III
Clear Lake
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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Des Moines
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3Rd Ave
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