Hearings set on hunting and trapping seasons statewide
Iowa Conservation Commission schedules public hearings in Manchester Spencer Red Oak Wapello Mason City and Des Moines to review tentative 1983 hunting and trapping seasons. Details include dates for numerous species and deadlines with final rules to follow after staff data and public input.
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Iowa Conservation Commission
Manchester
Wapello
Des Moines
Chester
Spencer
Red Oak
Mason City
Delaware County Fish and Game
VFM
Environmental Fair kicks off 46th National Wildlife Week at Lindale Mall
Nearly 20 groups from the Linn County Environmental Council set up displays for a one day event at Lindale Mall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fair marks the start of National Wildlife Week themed This is your land Public lands belong to all of us. The event is sponsored nationally by the National Wildlife Federation with local support from the Iowa Wildlife Federation.
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Linn County
Lindale Mall
Linn County Environmental Council
United States
National Wildlife Federation
Iowa Wildlife Federation
Outdoor clinics highlight Northeast Iowa show in Cedar Falls
The Northeast Iowa Sports Boat Travel and Vacation Show at UNI Cedar Falls features muskie and river fishing clinics by George Langley and Dan Gapen, turkey hunting talks with LeRoy Braungardt, plus ultra light flying and fitness for women seminars. Doors open 11 a.m. with admission $3.50 for adults and $2 for children.
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Iowa
UNI
Cedar Falls
George Langley
Eagle River
Wis
Dan Gapen
Gene Lee
LeRoy Braungardt
Moscom Mills
IDOT transfers two acres to Buchanan County parks
The Iowa Department of Transportation Commission approved the transfer of about two acres southeast of Highway 20 near Three Elms County Park in Buchanan County to the Buchanan County Conservation Board. The land will be given as it is no longer needed for the Highway 20 project.
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Ames
Buchanan County
Buchanan County Conservation Board
Iowa Department of Transportation Commission
Highway 20
Three Elms County Park
IDOT
Eastern Iowa hosts top spring waterfowl show this year
The Gazette reports a mild winter brings a peak waterfowl migration across Eastern Iowa. Swan Lake and Cedar Rapids ponds host hundreds of birds with 14 bald eagles spotted near Coralville Lake. Other hotspots include Pleasant Creek Recreation Area and Dudgeon Lake. A DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Spring Auto Tour runs through March 27.
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Iowa
Missouri Valley
Horicon Marsh
Wisconsin
Cairo
Ill
Swan Lake
Dave van Waus
Hawkeye Wildlife Area
Johnson County
the Gazette
Ellis Park
Cedar Lake
Cedar Rapids
van Waas
Coralville Lake
van Waus
Pleasant Creek
Palo
Dudgeon Lake
Highway 101
Vinton
Volga River
Fayette
West Union
Sweet Marsh
Wapsipinicon River
George Gage
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
DeSoto
Bertrand
Conservation Officer James Shipley Receives Year Award
Oskaloosa’s Conservation Officer James Shipley earns Shikar Safari Club International Conservation Officer of the Year for outstanding service in conservation and game management. He began with the commission in 1956 and is among 13 Iowa officers honored. Mike Jacobs notes Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association’s second of three fly tying sessions at Marion REC building Monday 7 to 9 p.m. free and open. third meeting April 4.
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James Shipley
Oskaloosa
Shikar-Safari Club International
Shipley
Commission
Iowa
Mike Jacobs
Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association
REC
Seventh Avenue
35Th Street
Marion
Canada fishing seminar for first trip anglers
A three hour class on Canadian Shield fishing geared to first time anglers is planned by Bill Krejca in Marion Tuesday night at the Linn County Izaak Walton League clubhouse. Demonstrations films and discussions will fill the session with a $3 fee.
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Canadian Shield
Bill Krejca
Marion
Linn County
Izaak Walton League
42Nd Street
Krejca
Canada
Iowa stamp contest seeks artists for 1984 trout and waterfowl designs
Iowa wildlife artists must submit entries June 20 to 24 to compete in a July 6 contest determining the 1984 trout habitat and waterfowl stamps. Entrants should contact the Iowa Conservation Commission for rules. Winning designs are used for the next year's stamps purchased by hunters trappers and fishermen. Last year Paul Bridgford of Altoona swept all three contests.
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Lowa
Iowa Conservation Commission
Paul Bridgford
Altoona
Goose Lake hosts 8th Iowa Illinois Open Team Pheasant Hunt
Dave Prine of Oskaloosa and James Vavra of New Sharon win first place at the 8th Iowa Illinois Open Team Pheasant Hunting Championship held annually at Arrowhead Hunting and Conservation Club near Goose Lake. Teams shoot six pheasants max with six shots and earn extra points for using fewer than 12 shells.
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Goose Lake
Iowa
Dave Prine
Oskaloosa
James Vavra
New Sharon
Arrowhead Hunting and Conservation Club
Corps to renovate Rathbun Lake after 1982 flood damage
The U S Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District plans summer renovations at Rathbun Lake Iowa including new high water boat ramps at Island View Buck Creek East and Bridgeview and extended ramp at Southfork. Repairs cover restrooms roads beaches camp pads shoreline reseeding with a relocation program planned for fiscal 1984 and finance requests of 162000 for plans and 117000 for bank stabilization construction.
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U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Kansas City
Rathbun Lake Association
Rathbun Lake
Iowa
Centerville
Gordon Cooper
Corps
Island View
Buck Creek
Bridgeview
Southfork
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Muskrat Slough
Mississippi River
Green Island
Sabula
Princeton
Scott County
Lake Odessa
Lock and Dam
County Park Lakes
LW. Ward
Jim
Civilian Conservation Corps
Franklin Roosevelt
CCC
Iowa State House
Terry Branstad
Pioneer Chapter 69
Don “Red” Irey
Clarence
State
Rathbun
Five Seasons Center
van Horne Lanes
van Horne
Turkey Hunting Headquarters
General Motors
Eureka
Kidder
Ocean Pacific Royal Robins Speedo Arena
Ski & Recreation
7Th Ave
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