Matchmaking effort under way for rare Siberian crane
At the International Crane Foundation near Baraboo Wisconsin scientists seek a fertile mate for Hirakawa a rare Siberian crane after her mate Wolf proves unhelpful. ICF procures a new mate in hopes of reproduction. AP photo. The California Condor population now estimated at 25 to 30 endangered birds. An unprecedented alliance of state federal and private agencies has launched a tagging movements and foraging study to aid its survival UP I photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Crane Foundation
Baraboo
Wis
Hirakawa
Wolf
ICF
California
Turkey shoot calendar shows weekly club events
An editor note introduces weekly turkey shoot listings for conservation and nonprofit groups. Clubs include BEAVER CREEK Sportsmen's in Amherst Sundays noon to dark, GREENWICH Rural Coon Hunters Sundays noon, SPORTSMAN'S Gun and Reel Club Saturdays 6 10 p m and Sundays 1 6 p m, IZAAK WALTON League Sundays 12 30 p m, POST 659 American Legion Sundays 1 p m, LITCHFIELD Fire Dept and Youth Boosters Sundays 1 p m, ROCHESTER Rod and Gun Club Sundays noon, NORTH RIDGEVILLE Hot Stove Association Sundays 12 30 p m to dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Creek Sportsmen’s Club
Quarry Road
Rt. 113
South Amherst
North Ridgeville Hot Stove Association
Palmer Field
Ohio offers 3 day primitive weapons deer season
The three day season runs Wednesday through Friday, with hunting using muzzle loading rifles at least .38 caliber, muzzle loading shotguns with a single ball, longbows and crossbows. Daily hours are 7 am to 5 pm, one deer per license year, and deer must be tagged within 24 hours at an official station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Daniel Boone
Haynes to show slides on Africa wildlife
Clyde H. Haynes will present an Africa wildlife slide show at the Lorain County Ely Chapter Izaak Walton League meeting on January 31. The event begins at 8 p.m. at the Carlisle Fire Station, with program chairman Arias Meadows noting fundraiser sale of appointment calendars through chapter officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Lorain County
Ely
Izaak Walton League
Arias Meadows
Clyde H. Haynes
Washington Ave
Elyria
Carlisle
Meadows
Antique muzzleloader inquiry informs Elyria reader
In a letter regarding a gun bought at a 1973 Federalsburg Maryland auction for 375 dollars, Charles E. Jackson notes its condition and references an editor's comment about Charles Harbert of Elyria. Harbert, retired gun smith, crafted muzzleloaders from 1955 on, building most parts himself with brass-inlaid stocks and scroll engraving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Victor Harbert
Jackson
Charles Harbert
Elyria
Harbert
Lake Avenue
Shinnston
W. Va
IGFA To Open Freshwater World Record Program
IGFA announces a freshwater world record initiative running Jan 1 to Nov 30 1980 open to all locations. Entries weigh at least one pound with no species limit and records will be updated in various line classes and tippet weights. After Nov 30 IGFA will decide eligible species and heaviest line class per species for the 1981 world record book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Game Fish Association
IGFA
Association
East
Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Power theme essay contest announced in Ohio
The Ohio Conservation Congress and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Ohio announced a power theme essay contest for seventh through 12th graders. One dozen $50 savings bonds will be awarded, with four entrants earning Ohio Conservation King Queen Prince or Princess titles. Entries must be postmarked by March 1 and sent to Ohio Conservation Congress, P.O. Box 407, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Conservation Congress
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Department of Ohio
Ohio
U.S
Ohio Conservation King
Toledo
P.O. Box
New Philadelphia
Anglers Alley Featured at Mid-America Boat Show
At Cleveland Convention Center a new Angler's Alley feature showcases about a dozen boats up to 27 feet long, each rigged by sponsoring dealers with full electronics and gear. The 10 day show opens January 18 and includes a 800 square foot radio controlled boat pool where the public can take the helm and steer models of Lake Erie Island craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-America
Cleveland
Cleveland Convention Center
Lake Erie Islands
Club Cancels January Meet For Black River Game Club
The Black River Game Club cancels its January meeting as the New Year conflicts with venue rental. Earl Schumacher says the next trustees meeting is 8 p.m. February 12 at Litchfield Fire Station. Dues are due by February 5 at 25 dollars, 50 dollars after. renewals open for new members after the deadline. Members should note game bagged and quail seen on dues checks to aid restocking program reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River
Earl
Hap) Schumacher
Fairview Park
Litchfield Fire Station
Stirr
Umacher
Schumacher
Waverly Hunt Club elects new officers and trustees
Charles Fashing, Amherst, named president of the Waverly Hunt Club for 1980. Other officers elected include Frank Joppeck as first vice president Charles Yanke as second vice president Julius Olah as treasurer Carl Grassa as secretary and Joe Buga Sr as flag. Dr Richard Nielsen of Vermilion was chosen as a three year trustee joining Bill Vreeland and Olah on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fashing
Amherst
Waverly Hunt Club
Waverly
Frank Joppeck
Charles Yanke
Julius Olah
Carl Grassa
Joe Buga Sr
Richard Nielsen
Vermilion
Bill Vreeland
Olah
Ice fishing season slips away as ducks and geese linger
Outdoor writer notes thin ice for walking yet thick enough for risky casting. Waterfowl seasons prove mixed with strong northern arrivals early, followed by a drop in birds. Ducks remain dispersed due to warm fall, light snowfall, and unusual migration. Arkansas and Ohio flyways show contrasting outcomes as mid December counts vary sharply. The Season winds toward a final day with ducks and geese still present in some areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Lower
U.S
OCC picks Toledo for 1980 state convention
The Ohio Conservation Congress scheduled its 1980 state convention in Toledo from April 11 to 13. A highlight will be a tour of the Davis-Besse nuclear power plant along Lake Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Conservation Congress
Toledo
Davis- Besse
Lake Erie
Smith heads Casters club meeting opens year
The Lorain County Casters start their new year with a Jan. 9 meeting at 7 30 p.m. at Lorain National Bank on Oberlin Avenue in Lorain. Bob Smith of Lorain is president with Joe Morosko as vice president John Sauer secretary and Mike Wohlever treasurer. One upcoming project is to build an ice shanty for members. Volunteers of time or materials should contact Smith at 648 Dannie Dr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Lorain National Bank
Oberlin Avenue
Lorain
Bob Smith
Joe Morosko
John Sauer
Mike Wohlever
Smith
Dannie Dr
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Greenwich
Sportsman’s Gun and Reel Club
Middle Ridge Road
Izaak Walton
Lorain County Ely
Foster Road
Rt. 18
Penfield Township
Post 659
American Legion
Rt. 61 North
Berlin Heights
Post Building Fund
Litchfield Volunteer Fire Department
Litchfield Youth Boosters
Litchfield Ball Park
Rt. 83
Rochester
Salt Fork State Park
Ing
Salt Fork
Coble
Fisherman’s
Ed Gay
Fran
SUN Sun
Rocky Mountain Tite
Mr. Miller
Chronicle-Telegram
Charles E. Jackson
Chester, Va
Angler’s Alley
Fashing
Towa
Arkansas
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