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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1972
Page
8
Outdoor writer Tony Estes recounts a fishing trip at Wheeler Dam with George Douthit. A giant catfish snapped the hook, leaving the pair with nine or ten catfish and one bass after a day of near misses and weed-bed fishing.
A cautionary column by Jack Lovett Jr. explains spring and summer birth hazards for wildlife and warns against well meaning rescues. It notes laws against captivity without a permit and stresses that mothers nurse and protect their offspring, who are often left alone briefly.
Wheeler Refuge will begin a public use survey on June 1 to determine the amount of public use in each area. About two days per week survey cards will be distributed to users and asked to be mailed back. The data collected will help improve recreation services at Wheeler Refuge.
Bream fishing is good at Yellow Creek Docks. bass and crappie are slow. Catfish and an occasional rainbow trout with redworms. Huey’s Marina reports fair bass at night, few crappie and nice bream. One Stop Bait Shop notes Elk River stripe and bass, bedded bream, limits with worms and crickets. Wheeler Dam reports stripe, catfish, bass, bream bedding, smallmouth drifting shad minnows. Watkins Tackle Shop says Mallard and Fox Creek fishing good. bream and shellcrackers in shallow water. some crappie. Caution: fuel supply. future wildlife projects set for summer and fall. wildlife center plans pending. summer wildlife movies to be announced. increased duck nesting noted. boating accident stats show rising injuries and fatalities.
Dr. Michael A. Petti outlines health risks from smoking including cardiovascular and respiratory harm. The capsule emphasizes dangers of tobacco use and urges cessation for improved long term health outcomes.
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