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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1976
Page
11
Josef Hanulik, a Czech-born student, shoots the Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen in a kayak in what authorities call possibly the first attempt by a canoeist to run the falls. He survived and vowed never to attempt it again.
The article notes major wildlife species have generally increased over the past century. Beaver and elk, once near extinction, are now widespread. pronghorn, bison, white tailed deer, wild turkey, and wood duck have rebounded from low historic levels to sizable populations across many states, reflecting wildlife management success.
The article argues stocking wildlife, including raccoons and deer, is often not the solution. It cites scientists explaining habitat quality, food, cover, climate, disease, predation, and harvest pressure as key factors shaping populations. Stocking can harm existing populations if habitat cannot support more animals.
The piece notes hunting seasons ending with quail and rabbit near, dove and deer opening months away, and a warm spell prompting bass moves from Santee-Cooper to Buggs Island. It reports anglers Bill Freeman, Pauline and Steve Hill, and others with several bass catches and crappie activity, while reflecting on wildlife, land access, and conservation progress.
In the National Bird Dog Championship at Ames Plantation Grand Junction Tenn Alabama pointer Chickaboom from 4.E. Ingram Centerville Ala scored eight game contacts and showed strong style in the three hour run Freddie Epp Marion Junction Ala handled Chickaboom While judged will decide if an unproductive point hurts her overall showing Her bracemate Call-N-Raise owned by Bud Calkins Denver Colo ran off with Bud Daughtry of India Okla unable to locate the dog The morning race between Danny's Royal Flush and The Nimrod ended early with both dogs removed from the course Four of the final five dogs remain set to run Thursday.
Charlotte resident Tony Rosetti pursues a second straight U.S. Olympic skeet spot for Montreal after strong showings in national and international events. He trains, competes in Florida and St. Louis trials, and notes his wife Sandy Van Cleave is a former Pan American teammate.
The 1975 International Marine Expositions report shows 48.7 million Americans boating more than once or twice and spending 4.8 billion. The recreational fleet totals 9.7 million craft, with 6.83 million registered. Average outboard length is 14.4 feet, horsepower 40.3 hp. Coast Guard emphasizes boating accident reporting for research and safety, noting only 10 percent of non fatal accidents are reported and that 30 states protect reports from litigation. Loran-C explained as a navigation system offering quarter mile accuracy at all times.
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