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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1968
Page
13
Art Reid discusses how soybeans draw groundhogs, harming yields, and how dedicated varmint shooters use high velocity rifles to control pests. Farmers in Southern Illinois reportedly support responsible sharpshooting as a safety measure, while pilots face altimeter misreads linked to eye strain.
Area fishing results from the past week highlight excellent channel cat action with a 10 pound fish by Paul Estes of Ava. Crappie fishing is strong at Crab Orchard and Little Grassy Lakes, bluegill active at Grassy, while largemouth bass remain small in number and mostly under two pounds across Lake of Egypt and Crab Orchard. Plastic worms and bobbers remain common for bass. night fishing on Crappie lakes noted.
The Illinois Department of Conservation reports $539,337 in preliminary federal funds for fish restoration and wildlife for 1989. One quarter may go to wildlife projects, with fish restoration focusing on dams and river studies. Prior year totals and project approvals are noted, along with training for a new Southern Illinois Swim League in YMCA programs.
Wildlife education in 1950s Illinois yields poor results as 58 students across 20 schools take a conservation test. Boys score about 38 percent and girls 35 percent, with only 12 percent learning from teachers. The fragment lists questions on licenses, game management, and wildlife facts with multiple choice answers.
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