The Lincoln Star from Lincoln, Nebraska • Page 40

4D tINCOLV STJNDAT JOURNAL AND STAR Aprfl 1 1962 Operation Outdoors MimMimmiimtiniimimtniiiuni by Pete Czura Do You Know the Rules of Angling? Wintering grounds counts indicate that the continental waterfowl population has reached its lowest point of the past 11 years. Mallards, pintails, redlieads and canvasbacks are at critical low ebbs. With spring coming up, consenationlsts all over the country have their fingers crossed, hoping there will be a supply of water in the potholes and marshes for favorable nesting conditions. If drought and continued draining of our wet lands continue, sportsman can kiss waterfowl forever. Agrinillure Giving of Dealir During a 6-month period, Department of Agriculture subsidies for draining wetlands were given in of 553 cases where the Interior Department recommended financial assistance be denied.

report shows in an 11-month period, the Department of Agriculture disregarded Interior recommendation, and granted a subsidy for farm drainage, in 86.9% of the 527 cases recommended by Interior for denial of financial aid for drainage. Gelling Worse According to Henry S. Ileuss, Congressman from Wisconsin, disregard of wildlife conservation appears to be getting Rcuss states, as a result of the subsidized farm drainage in the prairie potholes area of Minnesota, and the almost half of the 1,350,000 acres of wetlands have been drained in the past 10 years. This tri-state region is the principal waterfowl breeding ground in continental U.S. Battle Each Other remarks are aimed at the funds requested by the Agriculture Conservation Program.

This is the program where assistance given farmers for such soil conserving practices as strip cropping, terracing, contour plowing, tree planting as well as wet lands drainage. Heuss pointed out that efforts were made in 1959 to work out an agreement that would prevent the subsidized drainage of wetlands valuable to wildlife. He and President Kennedy noted the folly of having one federal agency paying for wetlands drainage while a second is attempting to acquire wetlands to protect wildlife. While the Department of Interior battles the Department of Agriculture, our waterfowl are receiving a death blow. a Shame As the fate of our waterfowl hangs in the balance, it seems a shame that each moment brings us nearer to the day when, maybe, the waterfowl may follow the path to oblivion taken by the passenger pigeon and the heath hen.

The situation borders on desperation. And no fooling. This is a battle which should concern all sportsmen. But as usual, most outdoorsmen will sit on their duffs and do nothing to help the fight raging in the White House over the future of our waterfowl. Stop Ridirnlons Drainage it about time you guys let out howl to high heaven? you feel the pickpockets robbing you of your heritage? These wetland drainages are not only robbing you By Pete Czura Ignorance of the law is no excuse if some Conservation Officer nabs you in the act of fishing illegally or taking fish in an illegal manner.

How about bullhead limits? Do you know them? Are you sure? Did you know that in some parts of the state the limit of bulllieads is 50 and in other parts only 10? There is a specific limit on carp and bullheads in special areas, according to the Nebraska Game Commission. How about lawful practices? Here are some of the more frequent violations: more than two lines with two hooks on each line in any lake, pond, or reservoir; glass floats on float lines; more than 5 hooks on a line or more than 15 hooks in aggregate while stream fishing; to leave any fish on the banks of any stream or lake; to fish on any private land, whether posted or not, without permission of owner, are just a few. Do you know which lakes are open in the summer but closed in the fall during migratory waterfowl season? Know how to take the necessary steps in having your record fish officially logged in the state record books? How about taking of bait regulations? Do you know which waters in the state forbid the use of live minnows for bait? Do you know which waters are closed to any kind of fishing? How about the new regulation pertaining to keeping your catch on a separate stringer or separate container? Everyone in any fishing party must have the fish they caught on separate stringers and under their control. Know the times when game fish may be speared? Ridaii Takes Florida Derby Miami, Fla. Ridan and Cicada staged a spine- tingling stretch duel in $125,800 Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park Saturday with Ridan the winner by a Ex-NU Star Hartley Dies Word has been received from San Jose, of the death of Harold (Chick) Hartley, 61, former Cornhusker football star.

Hartley, a native of Har vard, was captain of the University of Nebraska football team in 1922 and also lettered in 1920 and 1921 be fore his graduation from the NU law college. i The body of Hartley was recovered from San Francis- i CO Bay after a plunge off the i Golden Gate Bridge. More What does daily bag mean to you? The Game Commission says it means fish taken between midnight and midnight. Know which bodies of water do not allow the use of boats? Or which ones allow the use of boats with motors over 6 HP? If you are a enthusiast, do you know which bodies of water permit this? Snagging, according to Glen Foster, fishery chief, is allowed in most of the state except in restricted areas listed in fishing regulations. How about limits on carp? Is he or he protected? There is no limit on the amount of carp you can take if you use hook and line, spear, bow and arrow or snag.

But, the one that can foul you up. Only 10 carp can be taken from special areas named in regulations. To be safe when you hit the waters this spring, get the 1962 Fishing regulations from the Game Commission. your best bet to steer clear of trouble and they are free. a rundown on species, daily bag and possession limits in Nebraska for 1962: Trout, daily bag, possession Black Bass, 10-10; CaUish, 10-10: Sauger, 10-10; Walleye.

6-12: Northern Pike, 6-6: WhiU Bass. 50-50; Paddlefish. 2-4; Grapple, 5050; Bait minnows, 100-100; Rock Bass, Bluegill, Sunfish, Perch, Fresh-Water Drum, Sturgeon, and nwi-game limit. Know which lakes allow boats. nose.

Voyage was 200 persons have died and Doctor Hank K. fourth in the field of 10 colts and; fullback at Nebras- the filly. Cicada, Stewards called for an inquiry after the two leaders battled through the 941-foot- long stretch with Ridan nosing out Cicada in the final jump. Bine Croon Wins Hot Spring, Ark. J.

E. Blue Croon regained the lead near the end after losing it in a torrid stretch drive to win the $12.500 Oaklawn Handicap at Oaklawn Park Saturday. ka, Hartley was scheduled to be in Lincoln this fall for the reunion of the 1921 and 1922 Cornhusker football teams. Hartley is survived by two daughters and a son, all of California. Gajrne Wins Omaha Vern Gagne won the feature rassle match from Tough Tony Bourne here Saturday night.

Cagne won two of 3 falls. crowd of 5,910 turned out. of your heritage, but worst of all they are doing it with your money! What do you think your piddly duck stamp money is doing against the 500 million spent annually to drain the homes of all waterfowl? Better get your pencils and paper out, and write to your congressman, and tell him to stop this ridiculous drainage. If you you have anyone to blame but yourself when skies will be naked of high-flying waterfowl. Presentmg A Happy Motorist And he's a smart buyer too! In fact he hod to be smart buyer in order to become happy motorist.

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