Thousands of Snow Geese Invade Iowa This Spring
In southwest Iowa a vast spring migration of lesser snow geese floods the Missouri River corridor with up to a million birds. Biologist Guy Zenner notes the population tripled in 30 years and warns of habitat damage, while conservation hunts since 1999 aim to cut numbers by half. The seasonal hunt runs through April 15 with harvests fluctuating by weather.
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The Miracle of the Swallows at San Juan Capistrano
The legend of cliff swallows returning to the Mission in San Juan Capistrano is described with dates and customs. Early arriving birds serve as scouts while March 19 marks the festival glow for tourists and locals alike. Other spring observances include Hinckley Ohio Buzzard Day on March 15.
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Iowa hunting groups host work day and training events
The Iowa Ruffed Grouse Society chapter schedules an April 9 work and fun day with an 8 am meeting at Mitty's Restaurant Lansing and 9 am departure for habitat work followed by a cookout. The Eastern Iowa Hunting Retriever Association holds a 9 am training day at Hawkeye Wildlife Area near North Liberty with a nominal fee. The Turkey Foot Longrifle Club hosts a muzzle loading blanket shoot at 9 am March 26 on North Douglas Road Elk Run Heights.
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Iowa Nature & Wildlife in Art Show in Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Nature and Wildlife in Art Exhibition and Sale runs Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Marriott. Admission to the show is free. Wetlands Classic Dinner and Auction Saturday 5 to 9 p.m. tickets $50 single $75 couple. Dinner tickets available by calling 398-5441. Also, the Hitaga Archery Club hosts an indoor 300-round event Saturday at Camp Hitaga near Walker.
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Early turkey season yields eager gobblers
Iowa turkey hunting expert Rick White says the opening April 11 14 season will feature many 2 year old gobblers eager to reach decoys. Scouts should locate roosts now and use locator calls and decoys judiciously for best setup while keeping shots under 380 yards.
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Record 2004 turkey harvest prompts modest spring season
Iowa’s turkey population remains large and healthy despite the previous year's low nesting. The first of four spring seasons opens April 11 with many 2-year-old gobblers available though fewer year-old birds. Last year set records in total harvest and hunter success.
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Gazette
Iowa
Todd Gosselink
Department of Natural Resources
Gosselink
Free camping weekend set for May in Iowa state parks
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources announces a free camping weekend May 13-15 at Iowa state parks. Open to residents with a camping slip marked free. non-residents may camp but pay the standard fee. Parks plan events and programs during the weekend. Details at iowadnr.com.
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