Five Million Firearms Fee Funds Under Debate
Firearms owners question how the estimated five million dollars from the new $5 registration fee will be used. Officials say about one and a half million will cover setup and staffing, leaving over three million potentially for outdoor recreation or other programs, while conservation and enforcement roles remain undecided. Enforcement is postponed to September 1 to allow processing time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Reid
Southern Illinoisan Firearms Owners
Firearms Owners Identification Division
Manley D. Hawks
Hawks
Springfield
Carterville
Randolph
Department of Public Safety
Farcy
Southern Illinoisan
William T. Lodge
Department of Conservation
Lodge
Conservation Department
Nomenclature of fishing terms and local jargon
The piece explains specialized fishing terms such as hit or strike, junker for four pound bass, big hogs and horses for large fish, and different names for fish sizes and species in Southern Illinois. It notes rapid growth of lake fish after being caught and mentions the Po River as Italy’s longest at 405 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Reid
Southern Illinoisan
Twinois
Italy
Boat thefts rise and fall in Illinois reports
The Illinois Department of Conservation notes 1967 thefts: 78 boats 36 motors 9 trailers stolen, 1966: 106 boats 62 motors 11 trailers. Recovered: 1966 40 boats 10 motors 1 trailer. 1967 56 boats 11 motors. Advices include recording make model serial numbers and securing gear with chains, locking boats and remove tanks and lines when unattended. Authorities notify state police and sheriffs immediately.
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Illinois Department of Conservation
Illinois
Tor
Conservation Department
Fishing pressure slackens on area lakes in southern Illinois
The Southern Ilinois report notes far fewer fishermen on area lakes though those who fish still catch bass. Highlights include Dick White of Murphysboro with a five pound bass, H J McAdamis and Joe Widdows of Carbondale with five bass over 15 pounds in a single evening, and several other anglers at Little Grassy Crab Orchard and Lake of Egypt. Plastic worms remain the favored bait as weather shifts reduce activity and deeper water becomes necessary for bass in the heat. Frankfurt Kentucky naming A Wood Hardin boxing commissioner replaces Bob Evans.
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Little Grassy Lake
H. J. McAdamis
Joe Widdows
Carbondale
McAdamis
Widdows
Leslie Chamness
Marion
Lake of Egypt
Maurice Poulson
Benton
J. B. Cremer
Harry Douglas
Norris City
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Harris
Flute
C&f
Boats & Motors
E. Main
Southern
Richard L. Stevenson
Los Angeles City
Califor
Nia
American Spirit
Globe
The
Sunday Times
Lon
Don
Tim
Dick White
Murphysboro
White
Crab Orchard Lake
Fred Washburn
Ronnie Perthman
Perthman
Frankfurt
A. Wood Hardin
Lousvile
Louie B. Nunn
Kentucky
Bob Evans
Lousiville
Aeveal
Gordon
Ana FE
A.S.A
Ilinois
E Blankinship & Company
Homko
Yoa
Aepterem
Yousflame
Ronson
Denham’s
S. Ill
UGA
RCA
A.F.T
Goss
S. Illinois
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