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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1978
Page
13
Outdoor writer Art Reid notes a TV comment that bears in parks are wild not pets. He argues bears seek food, not companionship, and warns about feeding programs and untrained visitors. The piece contrasts bears with domestic dogs and questions public attitudes toward wildlife.
Wild bears driven by food handouts attack gear and people in campgrounds. Park rangers warn that loving wildlife tempts danger, as incidents include tents collapsing, arms ripped, and tourists blinded by misjudged photos. Authorities face hard choice to remove bears.
Five Southern Illinois counties Gallatin Massac Pope South Pulaski and Saline still have deer permits for firearm hunting. Permits issued on a first come basis starting August 14 with applications rejected if received earlier. Details from the Illinois Department of Conservation include how to apply via officers or the DOC Permit Office in Springfield. The split season runs November 17 to 19 and December 8 to 10.
In Illinois frog gigging faces scrutiny as bullfrogs may trend toward endangered status. Fishermen report fewer outings amid access limits on private land, drought, pollution, and aging ponds. State officials cite variable data on frog abundance while noting legal limits include eight frogs per day with a fishing license required.
The Illinois Department of Conservation reports a new reciprocal agreement with Missouri allowing sport fishermen licensed in Illinois to fish on the Mississippi River in Missouri without a separate Missouri license. The pact, effective July 13, defines the river boundary, recognizes exemptions, and sets state-wide rules to be followed by cross-border anglers.
For 30 years Carl Schreiber has patched wounded red tailed hawks owls and eagles with aid from veterinarian Mark Ingram and services of the U S Interior Department. Birds shot by careless hunters are treated, pinned, and trained for possible release though some die after long recoveries.
The Southern Illinois Tourism Council released a new free guide detailing 21 area lakes with information on fish species and effective baits and tackle. Written by Art Reid, the guide is available from the tourism council at 2209 W Main St Marion Illinois.
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