Honest fisherman seeks run for president in Ely Minnesota
Bob Cary a longtime fishing writer and editor says he will run as a write‑in on the Independent Fishermen’s ticket. He envisions Ely as the White House, funds a campaign with $27.50, asks for no contributions, and proposes Federal Fishday to cut unemployment while converting defense industries to tackle makers. Cary touts his fishing records and books, and says he has no arrest record.
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Ely, Minn
UPI
Bob Cary
The
Ely Echo
Chicago Daily News
Rea
Independent Fishermen’s Ticket
Cary
Ely
White House
Albert
Washington
Ravenna bowhunt tourney scheduled
The APCO Fish and Wildlife Conservation Club announces a multi day archery qualifier at Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant to select deer hunters. Sept 8-9 and 15-16 with 56 targets, then Oct 6-13-20-27 and Nov 3-10. Registration costs $3. walk ins allowed until 4 pm.
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Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant
Apco Fish and Wildlife Conservation Club
Sanford Rd
Rootstown
Elyrians spark early walleye run on Lake Erie
Five Elyrians fished from the Single Spin out of Channel Grove and brought in 19 walleyes weighing about 50 pounds total, with a 54-pounder leading the catch. The group shared the haul with Dan Cooksey, the Rev. Ronald Marmaduke, Dr. Ben V. Myers, Dr. R. C. Novatney, and Charles Cavagna. The report notes improving walleye numbers as weather warms, plus wildlife division outlook for Lake Erie and nearby waters.
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Elyrians Charles Cavagna
Ronald Marmaduke
Lake Erie
Channel Grove
Dan Cooksey
Washington Ave
Hamilton Circle
Ben V. Myers
R.C. Novatney
Yale Ave
Charles Cavagna
E. River St
Jim Fofrich
Bass Islands
Sister Island
Middle Sister Island
Ohio Division of Wildlife
Cooksey
Tate
Elyriens
Conservation poster competition planned
A nationwide conservation poster contest for two age groups is staged again this year by National Hunting and Fishing Day headquarters. There are 35 national awards chosen from local winners in contests sponsored by outdoor groups. Local judging is suggested for IIHF Day, Sept. 22, with winning entries due by Nov. 1 for national honors. details from NHF Day Poster Contest, 1075 Post Rd., Riverside CT 06878.
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Hunting and Fishing Day
Post Rd
Riverside
Tackle industry trains young anglers with new kit
The American Fishing Tackle Manufacturers Association offers a Leaders Guide and Instructional Kit to train youth in fishing. The program has helped organize over 200 youth clubs. The kit includes instructor and student booklets on equipment and basic casting and angling skills. For information, contact AFTMA Sport Fishing Educational Foundation in Arlington Heights Illinois. A Pennsylvania black powder season is approved for Dec 17. Archery deer season opens Sept 29, bow season Nov 26, and small game season Oct 20.
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American Fishing Tackle Manufacturers Association
Bob Bluth
Aftma Sport Fishing Educational Foundation
Clearbrook Dr
Arlington Heights
Ill
Pennsylvania
Morning Roost stamp features Merriam's wild turkeys
Two Merriam’s wild turkeys are pictured on a 1979 National Wild Turkey Federation stamp titled Morning Roost. The stamps fund wild turkey conservation projects. For information contact NWTF at P.O. Box 467 Edgefield SC 29824.
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Merriam’s
Izaak Walton League to Study West Branch Black River Fish Life
Lorain County Ely Chapter Izaak Walton League launches a multi year fish research survey on the west branch of the Black River. Under project chairman Arias Meadows the group will use traps and nets in two river segments from 15th Street to Rt 20 and to the old Lodi Street bridge. Carl Baker of the Lake Erie Research Unit praises the effort for understanding young fish and habitat diversity. The study runs July and August each year, with records on area fished habitat diversity length frequency and stream conditions. Landowner cooperation is sought for access beyond public sites.
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West Branch
Black River
Lorain County Ely
Izaak Walton League
Arias Meadows
15Th Street
Rt. 20
Lodi Street
Carl Baker
Lake Erie
Baker
Tkes
Meadows
Ikes
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