Better way identify a duck by its bill print
Wayne Slater reports from Rome Illinois on duck carver Dick Lemaster who devised a bill print method to identify waterfowl. He traced outlines of two dozen species on cardboard noting bill shapes differ enough for near fingerprint accuracy and plans a pocket guide with color, range, and wing details.
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Rome, Ill
Dick Lemaster
Illinois River
Lemaster
New York
Illinois
Rome
Ill
Traveling with firearms. rules for air, rail and road
The article outlines how US and carrier regulations govern carrying rifles and shotguns in cars and on planes. It notes AG rulings require guns to be unloaded and cases closed, with variations by airline and transport mode. Different carriers impose case types and declarations, and some local rules may restrict uncased carry in cities.
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Iowa
Charles Olofson
Iowa Conservation Commission
Hunter Safety
Des Moines
Olofson
Canada
Plains of
Africa
United Airlines
Cedar Rapids
United
Don Cannalte
Denver
Cannalte
Ozark Air Line
Ozark
Mississippi Valley Airlines
Trailways Bus Company
Greyhound Bus Lines
the Gazette
Amtrak
Iowa considers statewide steel shot rule for waterfowl
The Iowa Conservation Commission approved a notice of intended action to require steel shot for migratory birds across nearly all Iowa waters. The plan would apply to all gauges and exclude small artificial waters, aiming to curb lead poisoning in ducks and geese from spent lead shot.
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Iowa
Iowa Conservation Commission
Mississippi
Missouri
Des Moines
Cedar
Wapsipinicon
Skunk
Turkey
U.S
McGregor Fall Fishing Proves Good on Mississippi River
A Benskin Boat Lines spokesman reports solid fishing on the Mississippi River with anglers taking 1 to 2 pound walleyes and sauger in the main river and crappies in backwaters. The river is in good condition and slowly dropping.
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McGregor
Mississippi
Benskin Boat Lines
Hunting Calendar Dates by Game and Season
The hunting calendar lists season dates for pheasants quail and more. Pheasants and quail run Nov to Jan with 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. hours. ruffed grouse Oct 13 to Jan 6 sunrise to sunset north of Highway 20 and east of 63. partridge Nov 3 to Jan 6 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. north of Highway 30. ducks Oct 20 to Dec 3. geese Sept 29 to Dec 7. rabbits Sept 1 to Feb 29. jackrabbits Nov 3 to Jan 6. squirrels Sept 1 to Jan 6. raccoon and opossum Nov 3 to Jan 6. fox Nov 17 to Jan 13. deer bow Oct 6 to Nov 30. deer gun Dec 1 to Dec 4 Dec 8 and Dec 14.
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Fox
Deer
Iowa approves four preserves in Clayton Allamakee and Clay counties
The Iowa Conservation Commission designated four new preserves following the Preserves Advisory Board. The 184 acre Bixby area near Edgewood hosts rare plants including monkshood and large ice caves used by geology classes amid vandalism concerns. Mossy Glen in Clayton County spans 80 acres donated by Mrs. Mildred Hatch. Slinde Mound Group in Allamakee County comprises 15 mounds tied to woodland peoples dating 300 to 1400. In Clay County the 34 acre Little Sioux River area and two Ridgewood lots near McGregor were purchased or donated with IRS appraisal stipulations. acceptance hinges on executive council approval.
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Des Moines
Iowa Conservation Commission
Commission
Clayton
Allamakee
Clay Counties
Edgewood
Iowa
Conservation Commission
Clayton County Conservation Board
Clayton County
Mossy Glen
Mildred Hatch
Bixby
Allamakee County
Slinde Mound
Upper
Iowa River
Clay County
Little Sioux
McGregor
Ridgewood
IRS
State Executive Council
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Associated Press
Sports Afield Magazine
Ozark, Mississippi Valley
Hemingway
Randy Harvey
Ee Town & Country Shopping
Ee King Tut
Springfield County
Center Pt. Rd
Thurs
Wapsie River Band
6Th Ave
John McCarroll
Gazette
Ponderosa
Walford
Tonite
Johnny Ketelsen
Lnight
Pier Sn
Country Express
Holly With Love
Ave. S.E
West Post Rd
S.W
Nong
Center Pt. Rd. NE
20 Century Lounge
LA Toya
Colony Restaurant
Naso
Marion
7Th Ave
Flamingo Pizza Palace
Ellis Ommane
Naso’s Pizza
H.ec. Presents
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Fabulous Poodles
Bok
Hancher Auditorium
Iowa City
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