Outdoor potential in Big Muddy basin mapped by SCS report
A six county study by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service assesses high potential for vacation cabins and fishing waters in Jackson Williamson Franklin and Jefferson counties plus Perry and Washington. The report cites favorable climate, abundant waters, wildlife, and suitable habitat for hunting and fishing development while noting limits for some activities and historic sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Hughes
Southern Illinoisan
Big Muddy River
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
SCS
Jackson
Williamson
Franklin
Jefferson
Big Muddy Basin
Perry
Washington
River Basin
Shawnee Hills
Big Muddy
National Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Fish Length as Age Indicator in Illinois Study
The Illinois Department of Conservation studied fish growth to estimate age from length. Readings show averages for largemouth bass bluegill white and black crappie carp northern pike and sunfish across ages from one to ten years, with specific inches listed for each year. A note adds that forty percent of the continental U.S. is drained by the Mississippi River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Department of Conservation
Division of Fisheries
Illinois
Continental
United States
Bass Contest Adds Prizes at Southern Illinois Championship
Twenty teams entered the Southern Illinois Bass Fishing Team Championship at Crab Orchard Lake in late April with a cash purse of 800 dollars and large trophies. Dozens of fishing tackle items will be drawn for at a mandatory April 26 meeting in Carbondale, with gear awarded to as many contestants as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Harkins
Loren Taylor
Taylor
Carbondale
Picks Food Mart
Lakeland Bait Shop
Bloodworth Garage
Art’s Sports Shop
C and F Boats and Motors
Vic Koenig Chevrolet, Inc
Holiday Inn
Jim’s Sporting Goods
First National Bank
Danville
Marion
S and J Sport Shop
Alexander Sporting Goods
Gene West and
del Mar Studios
W. W. Bowman Oil Co
Wally McCane
Decatur
Carterville
Jeff’s Sporting Goods
Effingham
Wallace Tucker
Champaign
Bill Keeler
Urbana
Charles Halpin
Chicago
Earl Pribble
Sparta
Henderson Sporting Goods
Rancher Kills Large Cottonmouth While Riding
William E. Young of Peaceful Valley Ranch on Route 5 southeast of Carbondale killed a four foot cottonmouth snake along a trail on Saturday. He dismounted, used a stick to strike and kill the reptile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Young
Peaceful Valley Ranch
Rt. 5
Carbondale
Recreation boating activity in 1967 shows high participation
An estimated 41,375,000 Americans joined recreational boating in 1967 and spent over 3 billion dollars on boats, motors, equipment, services, and club memberships. Economists estimate farmers receive about 37 cents per dollar of consumer spending on domestic commodities.
Crab Orchard Refuge Aims to Balance Wildlife and Industry
The Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge in Williamson County blends wildlife protection with recreation, agriculture and industry. Since its 1930s origins as a flood relief and land-use project, it now sustains 6 000 acres cropland and 5 000 acres grazing, hosts 1.5 million annual visitors, and supports wintering Canada geese with a mixed-use plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crab Orchard National. Wildlife Refuge
United States
Puerto Rico
Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of Interior
Crab Orchard Refuge
Williamson County
Resettlement Administration Service
Crab Orchard Creek
Crab Orchard Lake
Little Grassy Lake
Devil’s Kitchen Lake
Works Progress Administration
Soil Conservation Service
Fish and Wildlife Service
Illinois Ordnance Plant
War Department
Congress
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
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OU Oun” TV
Aku Kee
Armes Army
Crab Orchard
Army Corps of Engineers
U.S
Shipbuilders
Goodyear
North Court St
Marion, Ill
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