Fantastic Pacific marlin fishing off Baja California
Allen Taylor Jr and his father Allen Taylor Sr fished 30 days in February off Cabo St. Lucas Baja California. They caught two marlin on day one and two more on day two, weighing about 150 and 130 pounds, then released both large fish. The pair praised the area and noted strong sea bass dorado roosterfish, whale sightings, and warm sunny 70s weather.
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Allen Taylor
Allen Jr
Pacific Ocean
Baja California
Pacific
Mexican
Taylor
Setback in Iowa otter stocking plan due to Louisiana outbreak
Iowa setbacks in plans to stock otters after a distemper outbreak at Bayou Otter Farm in Theriot Louisiana. About 170 animals vaccinated after 30 otters died, delaying Iowa sourcing this spring. Kentucky had agreed to supply otters for 400 dollars each and trade 60 for 120 wild turkeys, a deal Kentucky intends to honor.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Louisiana
State Department of Natural Resources
Bayou Otter Farm
Theriot
Lowell Washburn
Department of Natural Resources
Washburn
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources Department
Kentucky
Governor Branstad invited to Minnesota fishing opener
Letter urges Gov. Perpich to invite Iowa Governor Terry Branstad to the Minnesota Governor's Opener at Fairmont May 15 17. Writer argues Iowa should copy Minnesota tourism and fishing success, cites Branstad's past misadventures and missed fishing, and urges cross‑state collaboration to boost Iowa tourism and outdoor recreation.
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Minnesota
Rudy Perpich
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Illinois
Nebraska
Missouri
Perpich
Iowa-Minnesota
Fairmont
Minn
Winnebago County
Eastern Iowa Show At UNI Dome Continues Through Sunday
The Eastern Iowa Sports Boat Travel and Vacation Show runs in the UNI Dome Cedar Falls today 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 30 p.m. Anglers who qualified for the 1986 Iowa Big Fish Contest receive a signed northern pike art print if they attend today. Stage shows are this afternoon and tonight with additional performances Sunday. Exhibits trout tank demonstrations and info booths fill the venue with the Open Turkey Calling Championships Sunday at 12 30 p.m. seminars are scheduled all weekend.
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Iowa
UNI
Cedar Falls
Edward H. Wilson
Hunter safety class slated in Iowa City
A hunter safety course is planned Monday and Tuesday from 5 30 to 10 p m at the Johnson County Izaak Walton League grounds south of Iowa City. Shooting will be offered. Minimum age is 12 years. Call Marvin Holtz at 629 5320 for details.
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Hunter
Iowa City
Johnson County
Izaak Walton
Marvin Holtz
Albert Herman Heads Wildlife Outdoor Club In Iowa
Albert Herman of Cedar Rapids has been installed as president of the Wildlife Outdoor Club linked to the Iowa and National Wildlife Federations. Officers include Ed Kauman vice president Nadine Gravet secretary Gerald Alderson treasurer Don Scott Joe Pazour Ted Feder and Joe Beach directors with Cathy Fuller and Butch Ocheltree delegates to the Iowa Wildlife Federation. The Cedar Rapids group promotes conservation recreation and outdoor ethics and plans a display at Linn County Environmental Fair at Lindale Mall next Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will distribute over 11000 National Wildlife Week tickets in mid March fund Turn In Poachers and award prizes at the Eastern Iowa Science and Engineering Fair. The club owns 20 acres on the Cedar River near Center Point as headquarters with camping. new members may contact officers or write Wildlife Outdoor Club Box 1821 Cedar Rapids 52406.
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Albert Herman
Forest Grove Rd
Wildlife Outdoor Club
Iowa
National Wildlife
Linn County
Lindale Mall
Cedar Rapids
DNR Buys Three Tracts Expanding Eastern Iowa Lands
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources approved three land purchases to expand wildlife areas. A 130 acre tract near Palisades Kepler State Park was acquired from IDOT for 9500 dollars. An 18 acre parcel adjoining the Lansing Wildlife Area in Allamakee County was bought from a private owner for 3450 dollars. A 220 acre tract near Indian Bluffs in Jones County was acquired in a trade with Camp Courageous. All sites will be managed as wildlife areas under a state land expansion plan.
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Des Moines
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Iowa
DNR
Department
Commission
Palisades-Kepler State Park
Mount Vernon
Iowa Department of Transportation
IDOT
Cedar River
Lansing Wildlife Area
Allamakee County
Indian Bluffs
Jones County
Camp Courageous
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Gov. Perpich
Mississippi River
Garnaville
Mississippi
Wapsipinicon River
Stone City
Anamosa
Turkey River
Elkader
Waterloo
Asia
Appointme
1St Ave
Albert Herman Heads Wildlife Outdoor Club
GMAC
Isles Bus
First Avenue
S.E
Palisades Park
Professor Croaker
Zeppe
Dan Sura
Vin
Wild Turkey Federation
Sun
Jim McDonnell
Towas
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