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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1999
Page
16
Turkey hunters in northeast Kansas show strong passion for the sport though weather hit hard this spring. The inaugural days of turkey season brought temperatures about 24 degrees below normal and nearly continuous rain, flooding creeks, rivers and lakes. Elders recall lack of wild turkeys nearby in previous decades, while newer hunters joined the sport since the late 1980s.
In Franklin and Coffey counties Kansas City hunter Andy Flack and Ottawa hunter John Thompson chase turkeys during a soggy opening. Flack and nephew bag two gobblers amid showers while Thompson misses a mammoth tom after a failed decoy play. Both plan more hunts until season closes May 23.
Missouri opening week harvest totals 25,294 birds down about 1,000 from last spring. Wildlife biologist Larry Vangilder cites fewer two-year-old birds from a mediocre 1997 hatch and warns cool wet weather could curb this season, though projections suggest a total near 40,000 to 46,500 with potential to top 40,000.
Visitors to Sample State Park in Sas. Ne Satur oa may enter for free during the weekend entrance window. Park officials note standard fees of $40 per vehicle per day or $30 for an annual vehicle permit apply otherwise.
Water temperatures range from 52 to 57 degrees with murky to fair clarity and varying water heights. Species activity includes channel catfish good with bait, white crappie fair to good on minnows and tubes, walleye slow, largemouth bass fair, white bass fair to good, and various bait methods noted at each lake. Dominant spots include feeder streams, rip rap, old creek channels, and shad sides.
A Bi-Yak catamaran style craft combines two roto-molded 12 foot hulls with an aluminum frame to offer a swift, stable river angling platform. Rowing is easy from a rear seat while an front bass-boat chair holds the angler. It accepts up to five horsepower motors, has ample storage, and lists base price around $2000 with outfitting up to about $2400.
The Wildlife and Parks Commission raised resident firearm antlerless deer permits and game tags by about 61 percent and 35 percent respectively. Antlerless only tags will be offered in 16 of 18 deer units. Up to two ten dollar fifty cent game tags may be bought by deer permit holders. Elk seasons set with 75 antlerless only and 10 any elk permits. Any elk season runs Sept 1 to Feb 29. New rule prohibits under sixteen operating PWCs unless an adult is aboard.
At the Northwest Sportshow in Minneapolis Minnesota officials highlight evidence that lead fishing sinkers contribute to loon and eagle deaths. Agencies urge anglers to switch to non lead sinkers amid studies showing lead poisoning affects waterfowl and raptors and prior bans on lead shot.
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