Fall hawk migration near Effigy Mounds attracts visitors
Effigy Mounds National Monument reports nearly 1 500 raptors observed last fall along the Mississippi River bluff north of McGregor and Marquette. Thirteen raptor species including eagles hawks and osprey were seen. Best viewing 10 am to 4 pm with cooler air aiding long flights. Monument three miles north of Marquette on Highway 76. Call 319 873 2356 for details. Chuck Marshall leads Cedar Rapids Bass Masters with 183 points. upcoming Cassville Wisconsin tournament. Jeff Eidel and Les Schaefer won the LaCrosse tournament. results list Marshall Clark and Heath Venega placements. Venega had 4 pound 2 ounce bass.
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Mcgregor
Mississippi River
Effigy Mounds National Monument
Marquette
Jim David
Tim Mason
Chuck Marshall
Cedar Rapids
Cassville
Wis
Jeff Eidel
Les Schaefer
Bill Grove
Bill Demery
Marshall
Paul Clark
Bob Heath
Dale Venega
Venega
Furbearers school offered by Iowa commission
The Iowa Conservation Commission will sponsor furbearers resource and trapping schools September 24 and 25 for youth aged 12 to 18. Classes take place at Springbrook State Park near Guthrie Center and Ingham Lake Bible Camp in Emmet County. The program covers furbearers resources management research humane trapping ethics equipment and pest preparation. Registration forms are available with a $25 fee.
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Iowa Conservation Commission
Springbrook State Park
Guthrie Center
Ingham Lake Bible Camp
Emmet County
Linn County Fish and Game Club Potluck Meeting Tonight
The Linn County Fish and Game Club hosts a 6 30 pm potluck dinner and meeting at the Ambroz Recreation Center 2000 Mount Vernon Road SE Wednesday. Members report catching 30 plus bass in two days led by a 5 pound 2 ounce largemouth at Pleasant Creek Lake and several smallmouth up to three pounds from the Turkey River using Rapala lures. Catfishing reports from Wapsipinicon Lake show anglers Ray 2295 North View Drive Marion and Allen Novotny 1607 26th St NW among 13 cats from the Wapsie near Troy Mills on August 26 with largest around 10 pounds and others near 12 pounds caught with trogs.
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Linn County Fish and Game Club
Ambroz Recreation Center
Mount Vernon Road
Bob Hughes
Brookland Drive
Pleasant Creek
Turkey River
Wapsipinicon
Linn Jones Counties
Aby Ray
North View Drive
Marion
Allen Novotny
26Th
Cedar Rapids duo win Carp Fishing Contest at Czech Village Festival
Scott Britcher and Nick Miller of Cedar Rapids won the Carp Fishing Contest on the Cedar River near the 16th Avenue bridge catching 8 pounders and sharing a $100 prize. Ellen Leary, also of Cedar Rapids, caught the smallest fish at three eighths of a pound and won a custom fishing rod. The event drew 197 anglers, double last year, sponsored by Novak's Bait Shop at 1324 Second St SE.
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Scott Britcher
Nick Miller
Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
16Th Avenue Bridge
Ellen Leary
Novak
Second St SE
Hunter safety class and duck calling winners noted
A hunter safety class is slated at Larry's Archery Shop in Cedar Rapids on Sept 25 from 1 to 10 PM. The Linn County Izaak Walton League and Ducks Unlimited sponsor a trap and fun shoot Sunday from noon to 5 PM at the Walton chapter house. Proceeds support Ducks Unlimited. prizes are donated in the winner’s name. Bob Parker, 18, Davenport, won the Mississippi Valley Wildlife Regional Duck Calling championship in Davenport, earning $200 and a nationals berth in Arkansas. runner up was Rick Gunderson of Melbourne, IA, with third going to Brian Carlson of Cedar Rapids Route 2. Parker used a Wendell Carlson call from Cedar Rapids, marking the 25th sanctioned win by Carlson’s calls.
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Larry's
66Th Ave
Linn County
Izaak Walton League
Iowa River Pin Oaks
Ducks Unlimited
Walton
42Nd St
Davenport
Bob Parker
Arkansas
Rick Gunderson
Melbourne
Iowa
Brian Carlson
Route 2
Cedar Rapids
Parker
Wendell Carlson
Carlson
Iowa seasons for birds and mammals listed with open dates
A transcription of hunting seasons for Iowa shows open periods and limits for cock pheasants quail gray partridge ruffed grouse rails snipe and others. Includes specific dates regions north of interstate 8 6 and 17 and various counties with sunrise to sunset rules and possession limits. Also notes waterfowl regulations steel shot usage designated refuges and only some species with continuous open seasons.
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State
Marion
Canada
Lone
Fremont
Mills
Bremer Princeton
Scott County
Green Island
Jackson County
Mississipe! River
Minnesota
Fishing Techniques and Tackle Making Class Begins
Bill Krejea will start a Fishing Techniques and Tackle Making class on Tuesday Sept 27 at the Izaak Walton League Chapter House 5401 42nd St NE. Sessions run Tuesdays 7 to 9 for 10 weeks with advance registration encouraged. Cost 20 adults 10 youths 40 families 10 seniors. Call 377-2042.
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Bill Krejea
Izaak Walton League
42Nd St
Krejea
Ducks Unlimited to fund U.S. wetland projects in five states
Ducks Unlimited, a fast-growing U.S. conservation group, will divert funds to wetlands in the United States alongside its Canada work. Regional director Gary Swanson says about 80 percent of donations have funded Canadian projects, with plans to split roughly 80/20 between Canada and the U.S. over the next years, starting in North and South Dakota, Alaska, Montana and western Minnesota. The Iowa chapter network has grown to about 84 active chapters with near 20 000 members, and Swanson notes annual banquets remain the primary fundraising method. Eastern Iowa will host a banquet at Stouffer’s ballroom on Tuesday, with tickets $30 and registration details available through Monday.
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Ducks Unlimited
U.S
Iowa
Canada
Gary Swanson
Souther
the Gazette
Swanson
North
South Dakota
Alaska
Montana
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Eastern
Stouffer's Ballroom
DU _ officials
Tom Bowler
Gene Larson
National Hunting and Fishing Day events in Linn County
The Linn County Izaak Walton League plans a full day of activities on National Hunting and Fishing Day, Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at chapter NE near Edgewood Road. Exhibits include Iowa Rails to Trails and Ducks Unlimited. demonstrations cover archery, bench rest shooting, taxidermy, rod building, fly tying, and visitors may try shooting and trail walks. admission is free, lunch available. Contact Jerry Leavy at 365-1526 for space.
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Linn County
Izaak Walton League
Reagan
Terry Branstad
Chapter House
42Nd St
Edgewood Road
Ihe
Iowa Rails To Trails
Iowa Conservation Commission
Boy Scout Post 770
Cedar Rapids Bass Masters
Waltonian Archers
Ducks Unlimited
Izaak Walton
Jerry Leavy
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Steve Wermayer
Charkowski
Nick Streff
Joe Luense
Furbearers School
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Federal
Upper Mississipe
Wiichite Ang Fish Refuge
Bob Feller
Jack Youngblood
Wayne Gretsky
Tom Landry
Willis Reed
Ellis Branch
Pin Oaks
Coralville Reservoir
Tipton
DeWitt
Maquoketa
Oskaloosa
Benton, Linn
Jones, Jackson
Cedar
Rocky Bridges of
Lake Mills
Iowa DU
Knoxville
Spirit Lake
Towa Dus
Jim Mayer
Larry's Archery Shop
Junior Rifle Club
Cedar Rapids Pistol Club
Larry
Archery and Sporting Goods
66Th Avenue
Valve
B.P.S
16Th Ave
C.R. Ho
Stouffer’s Ballroom
Sporting Goods
Ken Kocher
Morris Plan
Dispatch
Morris
Jim Nielsen
Edgewood Rd
Bill Burke
Marion Bird
American Building
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