Winter feeding for wildlife hotly debated by biologists
Biologists argue against routine winter feeding of wildlife and Bob white quail. They warn misplanned feeding can harm birds by attracting predators or misplacing grain. Only during extreme ice and snow should careful feeding aid wildlife and songbirds with sheltered feeders.
Winter wildlife feeding debate and habitat improvements urged
The piece argues against winter feeding and promotes spring habitat projects such as quarter acre food plots multiflora rose hedges and unmowed grasses to support game birds. It notes roses provide winter nourishment birds help access berries and stresses consulting state conservation agents for approved feeding plans and creating two feeding spots if no plan exists.
Anna Pierce and Dr Anna's War from Hardin County lore
Readable text traces the Hardin County legend of Anna Pierce a Philadelphia born healer who settled in Illinois taught medicine and school married twice and earned respect amid lawless figures. Elihu Hall used her diary to write Anna's War later turned into Ballads From the Bluffs.
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Ason) Bixby
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