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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1978

Page

5

Nine Cedar Rapids Anglers Nets Half Ton Of Fish

Don Harper reports a Manitowoc River weekend snagging spree by nine Cedar Rapids anglers. They began near sunrise due to Wisconsin law and quickly hauled 38 fish in a little over an hour on Friday morning. By Saturday they totalled 47 fish including three trout, five coho and the rest king salmon, averaging about 20 pounds each.

Cedar Rapids Don Harper Manitowoc Wis Wisconsin Harper Manitowoc River

Iowans snag salmon on Cedar River trip report

The Cedar Rapids party led by Harper found fish back fins in shallow water at dawn and faded as sun rose. Friday was the best and least crowded day. Saturday saw heavy bank crowds. Wisconsin DNR spokesman Jim Addis called the run steady but not spectacular, noting a strong boat harvest reducing fish for snaggers.

Harper Cedar Rapids Mike Visek Jeff Chris Wayne Steinke Doug Dennis Bud Derhammer Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Madison Jim Addis

Pheasant season opens in South Dakota amid optimism

South Dakota’s pheasant season begins with a 44 day main belt, daily possession of two, and a 10 am start this year. Officials cite improved cover from a wet spring and summer, with survey indicating higher bird numbers in the southeast and south-central regions, though some northern counties suffered a harsh winter.

Wayne Unzicker South Dakota Pheasant Congress State Wildlife Parks and Forestry Department Turner County Minnehaha McCook Miner Lake Sanborn Kingsbury Clark, Hamlin Codington

Canada goose top prize for waterfowlers

New York Times summaries the Canada goose as the ultimate prize for waterfowlers, noting population growth due to undisturbed nesting areas and farming changes. It details subspecies such as Atlantic, Interior, Giant, Dusky, Lesser, Cackling, Richardson's and Aleutian with weights from four to 24 pounds, and mentions a Massachusetts goose of 17 pounds prior to proper identification. It ends with a brief 1977 note on the U.S. ambassador to South Africa being recalled for consultations.

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A Will Is a Way to Avoid Trouble Parade Read

Parade Magazine preview hints at practical guidance on wills and estate planning to ease family disputes and ensure orderly asset distribution. The piece stresses clear directives, legality, and timely preparation to prevent conflicts after death.

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