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Thursday, October 21, 2010


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2 Hunting and Outdoor Guide Mount Ayr Record-News Thursday, October 21, 2010

BY ALAN SMITHJohn Newton of Mount Ayr didnt come

by his love for guns by growing up withthem.In 1922 his father was in a hunting ac-

cident. He was shot and lost part of an ear anda piece of his skull. Because of that mishap,Newton had nothing to do with rearms as hewas growing up.

He did develop some archery skills, us-ing a bow and arrow to hunt for deer whenbowhunting was in its infancy back in themid 1960s. There were just a few hundredbowhunting licenses in those early days, henotes. He still has early orange license tags toprove it.

After he went to college and got his de-gree and began teaching art he had a fellowteacher in the Elk Horn-Kimballton districtwho got him into hunting with a gun.

Besides his enjoyment of hunting andthe outdoors, Newton has developed a lovefor cowboy guns and cowboy shooting to

round out his avocation.Since 1974 he has had a rearms, sport-ing goods and gunsmithing business on theside. Now that hes retired from teaching, hecan spend almost as much time as he wantswith his business -- Newton Sporting Goods-- and all the accompanying collecting hedoes.

In his shop behind his home at 504 E.Madison Street, he has a wide variety of shot-guns, ries and pistols, his cowboy guns, histraditional archery equipment (no compoundbows for him), ammunition, books, memora-bilia and more. Its a veritable feast for theeyes for anyone interested in the shootingsports.

Newton has quite a gun collection of hisown beyond the wide selection of rearms heoffers in his sporting goods store.

I have a collection of about 300 differ-

ent guns that I have gathered over the years,he noted.

Many of his collectible guns are part ofhis fascination with the Old West, which hasled him to reenacting the cowboy days and tobeing active in Old West shooting groups.

Winchesters, Colts, Reugers and Rem-ingtons are some of the top guns that he col-lects -- in that order.

The prize of his collection is a Colt sin-gle action Army pistol made in 1876. It hasthe U.S. government stamp on it that meansthat it was used by the military.

This gun probably saw action in the In-dian wars, he said. If only it could speak,it would probably have quite a tale to tell ofwhere it has been and the action it has seen.

He also has an Army pistol made in 1860during the Civil War era and a Navy pistolfrom 1851 among his collection.

I guess Im just a collector at heart,

Newton said. When I see something that in-terests me I just go for it.

Selling Old West rearms and reproductionsis a niche area of expertise for his sportinggoods business. He sells from his shop andattends the yearly conventions of the Nation-al Congress of Old West Shootists, a groupheadquartered in Cedar Falls.

Newtons love of guns reected in own collection,The groups yearly cowboy conference

includes a gun show once a year and he sells

a lot of guns at that. He sells rearms to par-ticipants in the local Old West shoot that ishosted near Mount Ayr monthly as well.

He is a select dealer for Cimarron Fire-arms, a company that sells Old West repro-duction rearms made by the Uberti in Italy.The Fredricksburg, TX, company imports theguns under the Cimarron brand.

As a select dealer, he has sold guns fromthis line to people from Maine to Minnesotaand many states in the midwest.

Some of the guns are collectible repro-ductions of guns used in movies about thewest. He brought out a gun copied after oneWyatt Earp carried and a knife and gun setlike ones Doc Holliday is said to have used.Newton got into gunsmithing while learn-ing to clean his own guns. Friends asked himto work on their guns and then he startedcharging for the gunsmithing.

Ive probably reblued over 200 gunsover the years, Newton says.The long process starts with disassem-

bling the rearm. Next he takes the nishoff the gun by bufng the gun with a bufngwheel.

Different grades of polishing media areused until the gun has a nice polished nish.

The pieces of the gun are then dipped inblueing salts, a solution that is heated to 300degrees. The pieces of the gun are left in thesolution for half an hour.

When they come out they have the beau-tiful nish that the guns originally had.

Newton says that government regula-tions may soon reach into the gunsmithingarena. While he has his federal rearms li-cense for selling guns, government regula-tors want to regulate people who do blueingas gun manufacturers.

When we do the gunsmithing work on a

rearm, we are just cleaning and renishing agun that has been manufactured by someoneelse. We are in no way manufacturing a gun,he says. Hes not a fan of new regulations thatwould change all that.

But trying to deal with new regulationsis something that is reaching into a lot of whatNewton does. He and his wife Betty have apainting business as well, and new Iowa reg-ulations want to license painters like plumb-ers and electricians are now being done.

Painting just isnt that complicated,Newton said. It must just be that they wantmore revenue for the state.

He is one of the founders of the Border Reg-ulators, a cowboy shooting group that beganin Ringgold county in 1998. The group hasa shooting range south of Mount Ayr wherethey have store fronts and other scenariosfor Old West shooting. The contestants are

judged on time and accuracy. There are evenbuffalo targets for those who shoot buffaloguns. Participants come dressed in periodcostumes and use old guns or reproductionsof guns from the Old West.

Former Mount Ayr police chief ToddJackson, who is now re chief in Creston,helped get the shooting group going. Jacksonhas moved on to cowboy mounted shooting,

where participants ride horses and shoot atballoon targets as they ride.

The economy has made it so not as many

shooters come, but the once a month activ-ity brings 15 to 20 shooters to the range onthe third Sunday of each month between Mayand November. In the past there have been asmany as 20 to 30 shooters taking part. Joiningthe local shooters are participants who comefrom Story City, Nevada, Des Moines, Os-ceola, Red Oak, Clarinda and northern Mis-souri towns like Albany and Saint Joseph, he

noted.An effort is underway to rebuild some of

the targets at the site, which began by making

items from used lumber donated to the groupand has grown over the years so that some ofthe buildings in the scenarios had roofs andmore detail.

The public is invited to watch the shoots,which usually last from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. orso. Shoots are planned for October 17 andNovember 21 yet this year. One of this sum-mers shoots was washed out by the wet

John Newton is shown with the pride of his antique gun collection -- a Colt single action Armypistol from 1876.

Newton, in full cowboy regalia, talks with a school group about the life of a cowboy. Black powder flls the air as participants shoot in the Border Regulators shoot near Mount Ayr.


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weather, but the others have been held.The western shooting is a family affair,

as Newtons wife Betty is a participant, as ishis son Jeremy from time to time.

His interest in things of the west doesntstop with just the guns. Leather is another in-terest he has, and he has even made a saddlefrom scratch, using his leather skills.

He also makes items like chaps and knifesheaths from leather.

The crown jewels of his leather collec-tion, however, are some holsters made by afriend in Des Moines -- Will Gormley.

When producers were looking for hol-sters for actors Russell Crowe, Peter Fondaand Christian Bale for the movie 3:10 toYuma, they went to Gormley. He made threesets of matching holsters for each of the ac-tors to use in the movie.

The producers were trying to save mon-ey, and instead of purchasing all the leather

items from Gormley, they rented them fromhim instead.When the shooting was over, all the

leather items Gormley had made for the ac-tors to use went back to him.

It didnt take long for Newton to tradeGormley a gun he wanted for a set of the hol-sters from the movies stars.

I wear them to some of the shoots andI have shown them off at guns shows, New-ton said. Ive had several offers for them,but Im not selling them. They are part of mycollection.

Newton also has some of the blanks thatwere used in the guns when the movie wasbeing shot as another souvenir.

Helping others learn about the past is an-other aspect of what Newton does. He wearshis western outt and talks with school chil-dren about life in the west and the rearms

cowboys used. He also has an extensive col-lection of Native American artifacts from theperiod. Bringing history of the period alive issomething he enjoys.

As Newton looks down the row of riesand shotguns in his shop, he talks a bit aboutthe way hunting has changed over the years.Shotguns were in demand when pheasanthunting was big, but as that has slacked off,people are looking more for ries for deerhunting, he noted.

Its interesting how the hunting has comeand gone over the years. Ringgold county wasonce a pheasant hunting mecca, but changesin cropping, bad winter weather at the wrongtime and how Conservation Reserve Programland was planted have helped bring a declinein the pheasant population.

Now if you see a pheasant, its a treat,he said. Before you couldnt drive down acountry road without seeing one y up.

Deer have come on strong since thedays in the early 1950s when sighting a deerbrought a mention in the Mount Ayr Record-News.

Now one can hardly drive down a Ring-

gold county road at dusk without seeing deerin two or three spots along the road. The factthat Iowa ranks second in the nation in car-vehicle accidents is a testament to that fact.

People have tried all kinds of things toget the pheasant populations built back up,Newton noted. Trying to release pen-raisedpheasants into the wild is proving to not pro-vide sustainability beyond the death of thatgeneration. It will be interesting to see ifways are found to bring game birds back as amajor hunting resource in the area.

An antelope hunt is Newtons next big ad-venture. He was packing for the trip whenhe was being interviewed last week and waslooking forward to heading to Wyoming. Get-ting back in time for the next Border Regula-tors shoot was also in the plans, however.

Hunting, reenacting the past, collecting

guns or offering them for sale, his love forrearms is an important part of his life in re-tirement -- even if it isnt something he doesfulltime.

sporting goods store and cowboy shooting hobby

Above, Betty Newton helps man the New-ton Sporting Goods display at a cowboy

gun show. At left: reproductions of a WyattEarp presentation pistol and a pistol andknive like those owned by Doc Holliday.

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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has released a shing report for theperiod ending Thursday, October 7. The report is compiled from information gath-ered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. Formore information, contact the Mount Ayr Fisheries Station at 641-464-3108 or thesouthwest Iowa regional ofce in Lewis at 712-769-2587.

Water quality is good, water levels are normal and water temperatures are in thelow 60s. Fishing is good at most lakes. Three Mile Lake (Union): Water clarity is about four feet. Crappie - Fair:Several mid-sized to big crappies are being caught from the ooded trees in about 10feet of water. Walleye - Fair: A few walleye are being caught from the old roadwaybetween the ramps Twelve Mile Creek Lake (Union): Water clarity is about four feet. Bluegill- Good: bluegills are biting on the sh mounds. Crappie - Fair: A few real nice crap-pies can be caught from the ood trees in about six feet of water. Walleye - Fair: Afew mid-sized walleye are being caught from the open at areas at the upper end ofthe lake

The Iowa Department of Natural Re-sources safety education program has beenworking on a new online registration andtracking system that allows volunteer in-

structors to post classes to a secure websitewhere the public may register.

This system will provide more educa-tional opportunities around the state whilemaking the students registration processeasier and record keeping more timely andaccurate.

To experience the new registration sys-tem or to search for an upcoming class, goto http://www.iowadnr.gov/training.

The new system has been up and run-ning for the past year and while the systemhas worked well, there have been a fewgrowing pains.

We are working on improving theregistration process for the public, saidMegan Wisecup, recreational safety pro-grams supervisor for the Iowa DNR. We

have succeeded with the record keeping

portion of the system and getting classesout there for the public to register for butwe still need to make some improvementson the registration piece.

The new registration piece that willmake creating an account optional is cur-rently underway and should be available inNovember. This should simplify the pro-cess and make it faster for a student to reg-ister for a class.

As with any new program we willcontinue to learn and improve along theway but we value the public and our vol-unteer instructors comments and changeswill be taking place to make the systemmore efcient and user friendly, Wisecupsaid.

Beginning October 18, a toll-freehotline, 1-800-595-5164, will be availableto assist students with signing up for fallclasses. This line will be available from7 a.m. 7 p.m., Monday through Friday,

through November 19.

New online system tracks safety education classes

HAWKEYE HOTSPOTS

BY TRESA ERICKSONYou haven't been shing in years, but

now that you're retired, you're looking for-ward to spending many a day shing by the

bank. You've heard there are some goodplaces to sh nearby, but you're going tohave to see for yourself. Let the search forthe perfect shin' holes begin.

Because you plan to sh often, youwill denitely want to restrict your searchto the local area. What's the point in spend-ing more hours in the car than at the shin'hole? You will also want to determine thetype of sh you're after. Why check outcatsh locales if you're after trout?

Once you have an idea where youwant to go, you can start making a list ofpotential spots. Write down all of the goodones you've heard about and ask friendsand family for recommendations. Stop inat your local marinas and bait and tackleshops and ask around. The staff and clien-

tele there should know about all of the lo-cal shing spots as well as the conditions atthem.

Should you come up short, don't de-spair. There are other resources. Checkwith the public relations department at your

The best spots for youstate sh and wildlife agency. Conduct asearch on the web. Chances are you willcome across many blogs, message boardsand the like discussing the best local sh-

ing spots. If all else fails, get a map of yourarea and start checking out all of the lakes,rivers and streams.

Rank the spots you come up with andpay the top ones a visit. This will give youa chance to see what the shing is reallylike there. Don't be afraid to approach anyanglers you see and get their opinions ofthe place. Find out how often they cometo the spot and what kind of a catch theymake. Get out your pole and do some sh-ing of your own.

Depending upon how well known thespots are that you choose, you may be ableto hire a guide for your rst trip out. Theywill be familiar with the area and provideyou with loads of helpful tips and informa-tion. You will learn more than you would

on your own in a very short time.Finding the right shin' holes takes

work. Be prepared to put in the time, anddon't expect to get it right the rst go-around. It might take you a few trips beforeyou nd the best spots for you.

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Thursday, October 21, 2010 Hunting and Outdoor Guide Mount Ayr Record-News 5BY TRESA ERICKSON

Conservation efforts have increaseddramatically since the presidency ofTheodore Roosevelt. An avid sportsman,

Roosevelt worked hard to protect the natu-ral resources he so loved. Assisting him inthe effort were thousands of fellow sports-men and women. Together, they pushedfor laws protecting public lands, watersand wildlife, requiring shing and hunt-ing licenses, and funding state conserva-tion agencies through taxation of gear. Asa result, hundreds of thousands of specieswere saved from extinction, including an-telope, elk, white-tailed deer, wild turkeysand wood ducks. While Roosevelt wasrecognized for his efforts, most sportsmenand women were not. They deserved pub-lic recognition, too.

Acutely aware of the problem, Penn-sylvania gun shop owner Ira Joffe suggest-ed the creation of a day to thank sportsmen

and women for their conservation efforts.Governor Raymond Shafer supported theidea and established Outdoor Sportsman'sDay in the state in 1970.

The idea for a national day gained mo-mentum with support from the National

A tribute to sportsmen and womenShooting Sports Foundation, and just ayear later, Congress got into the act. Sena-tor Thomas McIntyre from New Hamp-shire and Representative Bob Sikes from

Florida each presented a bill calling forthe establishment of National Hunting andFishing Day on the fourth Saturday of Sep-tember. The bills were well received andpassed in both houses. President RichardNixon signed the rst proclamation of theday on May 2, 1972.

From there, the celebration of Na-tional Hunting and Fishing Day took off.Every state governor and many city may-ors jumped onboard, working diligently topromote the day. National, regional, stateand local organizations responded withhundreds of hunting and shing events.

The celebration of National Huntingand Fishing Day continues to this day. Eachyear, prominent gures from politicians toathletes to entertainers serve as chair of

the day. Countless events are held every-where in honor of the conservation effortsof sportsmen and women. These serve toraise awareness of the cause and give oth-ers a chance to see how fun hunting andshing can be.

BY CRAIG W. ARMSTRONGTo most people, snakes are creepy,

crawly creatures they would like to avoid,but if you're an outdoors lover, they are

something you may encounter. Depend-ing on where you live, snake bites are notsomething that most people think about.However, knowing more about venomoussnakes and how to treat their bites maysave your life.

There are four different types of ven-omous snakes in the United States: rattle-snakes, copperheads, cottonmouths andcoral snakes. Unless you're an expert onsnakes, you should never rely on your ownability to determine if a snake is venomousor non-venomous.

The two types of snakes do have somedifferences. Non-venomous snakes usu-ally have a round pupil. Venomous snakes,except for the coral snake, usually have anelliptical pupil, like a cat's eye. Another

difference is the shape of the head. Non-venomous snakes have a spoon-shapedhead, while venomous snakes have a trian-gular-shaped head. Some venomous snakeshave a depression between their eyes andtheir nostrils. This is called a pit and isused to sense heat in their prey, which iswhy you sometimes hear them referred toas "pit vipers." Keep in mind that thesecharacteristics don't apply to all venomoussnakes, so unless you're an expert, don't getclose enough to look for these indicators.

If a bite from a venomous snake oc-curs, what should do you do? First, getthe victim and anyone else away from thesnake. Next, seek help immediately. Call911 if possible, and if not, get the victim toa hospital. If you call 911 from a cell phone,

be sure to tell the operator where you arelocated. Calling 911 from a cell phone isdifferent than calling from a landline in the

Snake bite basics

way responders locate your position.The area of the bite will most likely

swell. so remove any constricting clothingand jewelry. Keep the bite below the levelof the heart; do not elevate it. Restrict thevictim's activity. The slower their bloodows, the better. Other ways to restrictblood ow are to wrap the area in an elas-tic bandage or to splint the area to reducemotion. Something you do not want to dois cut and suck the wound. This is some-thing from the movies and IT DOES NOTWORK. It is ineffective and only causesinfection.

Identifying the snake can be important.In some areas, medical crews can identifythe type of snake based on the bite. How-ever, most of us carry a cell phone with abuilt-in camera. If you can get a photo ofthe snake WITHOUT PUTTING YOUR-SELF IN DANGER, do it.

All the rst aid tips in the world don'tcompare to preventing a bite in the rstplace. Here are a few precautions to take.Wear boots higher than your ankle. Wear-ing long pants can also help. Keep an eyeout for snakes and make plenty of noisewhile walking. This will make them awareof your presence and hopefully scare themaway. Most importantly, if you see a snake,avoid it.

With any luck, you will never be bitten

by a poisonous snake or even run into one.But, if you do, remember these snake bitebasics.

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BY TRESA ERICKSONYou're accustomed to ying solo when

you hunt, but lately, you've been thinkingyou might like to go on an outtted hunt.

Your brother-in-law just went on one andhad a great time. Of course, not all outt-ted hunts are created equal. Some are bet-ter than others, and to ensure you get yourmoney's worth, you need to do your home-work.

Outtted hunts can cost hundreds tothousands of dollars, so it is imperative thatyou choose the right one. Get recommenda-tions from friends and family, and if you'vegot the funds, consider hiring a bookingagency. They specialize in outtted huntsand will do all of the legwork necessary topresent you with the best options.

However you go about nding an out-tted hunt, make sure you shop a round andnd out as much as you can about the huntsthat interest you. Here is a list of questions

to ask: How long has the outtter been in

business? The more experience they have,the more likely they are to provide youwith a good hunt.

What kind of hunting does the outt-ter specialize in? If you are a bow hunter,then you want an outtter who specializesin bow hunting and can provide you with ahunt centered on that.

Who will be guiding the hunt? Howexperienced are they in general and withthe area? Don't assume the outtter willguide the hunt. They may take on the dutythemselves or delegate it to someone else.Whoever serves as your guide should befamiliar with the game and area. If yourguide has never hunted the game you're af-

ter or been in the area for just a few weeks,chances are you are in for a rough hunt.

What kind of accommodations are

BY TRESA ERICKSONWith all of the guns, bows, arrows, knives and other equipment involved, there

is no doubt that hunting can be risky. Add to the mix boats, and you can see just how

dangerous hunting can be.When hunting in a boat, you must be careful. You should create an itinerary stat-

ing where you plan to go and when you will return and leave it with someone at home.You should bring a boat that is in good condition and large enough for you, your pas-sengers and your gear. You should carry the right safety equipment, including a per-sonal otation device for each person onboard, a throwable personal otation deviceand visual distress signals.

Once you arrive at your destination, you should inspect your boat thoroughly andmake any necessary repairs. You should also check the weather. If bad weather is ex-pected, don't go out. Stay at your hotel or head for home. If good weather is expected,pack the boat, being careful to stash the gear low and distribute the weight evenly.

You should treat rearms the same as you would when transporting them in yourcar. Unload and case them. If hunting with another person, place one unloaded rearmin the bow of the boat with the muzzle pointing forward. Place the other in the sternwith the muzzle pointing rearward.

Once you are on the water, you should hunt back to back if with another person.This will keep the zone of re in front of each of you and help stabilize the boat. Becareful about swinging into the other hunter's line of re. If you both shoot from the

same side of the boat, you could throw off the balance and tip over the boat.Hunting in a boat offers many benets, including access to areas you may not

have had otherwise. You do, however, need to take extra caution when on the water.Don't take things for granted and do your best to stay alert. Just one second of care-lessness could cost you big time.

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Striped Skunk: Nov. 6 - Jan 31, 2011.Wild Turkey:Spring 2011 - Youth (Res-

idents only) Apr. 8-10, 2011; Season1- Apr. 11-14, 2011; Season 2- Apr.15-19, 2011; Season 3- Apr. 20-26,2011; Season 4- Apr.27 - May 15,2011; Resident Archery-only- Apr.11- May 15, 2011.

2010-2011 Trapping SeasonsNov. 6 - Jan. 31, 2011 - Coyote, Mink,

Muskrat, Weasel, Striped Skunk,Badger, Opossum, Fox (Red andGray), Raccoon.

Nov. 6 - Apr. 1, 2011 - Beaver.

Nov. 6 - Jan. 31, 2011 - Otter*.Nov. 6 - Jan. 31, 2011 - Bobcat*.Continuous Closed - Civet Cat (Spotted

Skunk) and Gray Wolf.

* Season closes once quota is met or Jan.31, 2011 whichever comes frst.

2010-2011 Hunting InformationBadger: Nov. 6 - Apr. 1, 2011.Bobcats*: Nov. 6 - Jan. 31, 2011.Bobwhite Quail: Oct. 30 - Jan. 31,

2011.Coyote: Continuous open season.Crow: Oct. 15 - Nov. 30 and Jan. 14 -

Mar. 31, 2011.Fox (Red and Gray): Nov. 6 - Jan. 31,

2011.Gray Partridge: Oct. 9 - Jan. 31, 2011.Groundhog: June 15 - Oct. 31.Opossum: Nov. 6 - Jan 31, 2011.Pigeon: Oct. 1 - Mar. 31, 2011.

Rabbit (Cottontail): Sept. 4 - Feb. 28,2011.

Rabbit (Jack): Oct. 30 - Dec. 1.Raccoon: Nov. 6 - Jan. 31, 2011.Ruffed Grouse: Oct. 2 - Jan. 31, 2011.Squirrel (Fox and Gray): Sept. 4 - Jan.

31, 2011.

Take extra care on the water The right outftted hunt research is a mustprovided? Usually, the more the hunt costs,the better accommodations you can expect.Don't count on this, however. Find out.Pop-up campers and campre food may

not provide the type of rest and nourish-ment you seeking after a long day out inthe eld.

How many hunters are involved?The more hunters covering the same pieceof land, the less likely you are to bag one.If you're looking for some privacy, be pre-pared to pay for it.

What kind of equipment will youneed to bring? Good outtters will provideyou with a complete list of equipment andsupplies you should bring.

Who takes care of any game that isbagged? Better outtters provide ATVs totake you back to camp and staff to care forthe game.

How much does the hunt cost? Arethere any additional fees? Find out exactly

what the cost is and what it entails. Youdon't want to arrive to camp and have toshell out more money for this and that.

These are just some of the basic ques-tions you should ask about the outttedhunts that interest you. You will probablycome up with more. Don't hesitate to ndout the information you need and makesure you get a list of references with thenames of successful and not-so-successfulhunters. Follow up on those references andcall your local state wildlife agency to en-sure the outtter is on the up and up.

When it comes to selecting an outt-ter, the more research you do, the happieryou will be with the results. Whether youbag one or not, you will leave the hunt sat-ised that every penny spent was worth it.

The counties open for hunting andtrapping bobcats has been expanded. Tennew counties have been added to those thatare open for taking bobcats. These include:Guthrie, Cass, Adair, Madison, Warren,Marion, Mahaska, Keokuk, Washingtonand Louisa counties. The bobcat quota hasincreased from 200 to 250.

The otter season is open statewide and

the quota is unchanged at 500. The seasonsclose when the quota has been reached. Allbobcats and otters taken must be reported

Highlights of the changes to the 2010-2011 hunting regulations

to a conservation ofcer.Antlerless deer quotas have changed

in 22 counties. The quota decreased in 14counties and increased in eight counties.In ve northeast Iowa counties, the quotawas reduced to zero. Conservation ofcerswill be verifying that deer and turkeys har-vested are reported to the DNR using theharvest reporting system. This information

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The renter is responsible for general cleaning. Bed linens, towelsand cooking utensils are the responsibility of therenter. A microwave, small refrigerator, heating/cooling unit, table and chairs, hide-a-bed andbunk-style beds are provided. A picnic table andgrill are near the cabin. Heated restroom/showerhouse available.To make reservations, contact 641-734-5491,

Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m to 1 p.m.

HomeTown2Cafe111 S. Decatur Street Kellerton, Iowa Ph. 641-464-5024

HOURS: Wednesday - Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

DAILY SPECIALS: Wednesday - Sunday

LOCAL DELIVERY:

Wednesday, Thursdayand Friday

The Mount Ayr Inn1304 E. South Street Mount Ayr, Iowa 50854 (Corner of Hwy. 2 and 169)

Telephone: 641-464-3500 Toll Free: 1-866-464-2093e-mail: [email protected]

Linda Wilt, Manager

Reasonable Rates

Continental Breakfast

After a long day hunting,

look forward to a relaxing stay at:


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Rooster Pheasant: Oct. 30-Jan.10, 2011

Wild Turkey:Fall 2010 - Ar-chery Only - Oct.1-Dec. 3 and Dec.20-Jan. 10, 2011

Wild Turkey:Fall 2010 - Archery Only - Oct. 1-Dec. 3 and Dec. 20-Jan. 10, 2011

Wild Turkey:Fall 2010 - Ar-chery Only - Oct. 1-Dec. 3 andDec. 20-Jan. 10, 2011


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Wild Turkey:Fall 2010 - Combination Gun/Bow- Oct. 11-Dec. 3

Wild Turkey:Fall 2010 - Archery Only - Oct.1-Dec. 3 and Dec. 20-Jan. 10, 2011



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Rooster Pheas-ant: Youth, Oct.23-24

Rooster Pheas-ant: Oct. 30-Jan. 10, 2011



Rooster Pheasant:Youth, Oct. 23-24



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Wild Turkey:Fall 2010 - Combination Gun/Bow-Oct. 11-Dec. 3





Wild Turkey:Fall 2010 - Archery Only - Oct.1-Dec. 3 and Dec. 20-Jan. 10, 2011


Rooster Pheasant:10/30-1/10, 2011

WHATS ON THE MENU?

Mount Ayr Community Band Booster 20th Annual

BAND DINNERSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Turkey or ham and all the trimmings, homemade rolls and piesServing 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Mount Ayr Community High School Commons Take-Out AvailableTickets available at the door $8 adults $4 Children 4 - 12 FREE to Children 3 and under

WISHARD CHAPEL CHURCH SUPPER

Saturday, November 20, 20105 to 7:30 p.m. Chili and oyster soup, dessert bar

Freewill offering

HALLOWEEN SOUP SUPPERSaturday, October 30 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

TINGLEY COMMUNITY BUILDING

SERVING: Chili and Kansas City Soup, Hot Dogs, Dessert

All proceeds go to the Tingley Volunteer Fire Department/First Responders.

Enjoy theHalloween Parade

at 7 p.m. withparty following

Saint Joseph Catholic Churchs Annual

FALL DINNERSunday, October 31 Serving 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Ham balls and pork loin, salad and dessert bar

Freewill offering.

WELCOME HUNTERS: Annual Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, October 306:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Diagonal Community Building

Freewill donation to the Diagonal Youth Fellowship.

Soup and Sandwich Buffetwith Dessert Bar Bazaar in the Gym

Saturday, October 30Serving starts at 11 a.m. Kellerton Community Building

Freewill offering. Sponsored by Kellerton United Methodist Church.

9 rooms availableor rent the whole house.

Hunting/sleeping facility.On Highway 2 at Lesanville RoadFor more information, call 641-464-0811

or call Ruth Blanton - 641-414-8550www.lesanvilleinn.com

Hunters

Welcome


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Deer: Archery: Early-Oct. 1- Dec. 3 and Late- Dec.20-Jan.10, 2011


Deer: November Antlerless:Nov. 26-28

Deer: Novem-ber Antlerless:Nov. 26-28


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Deer: Shotgun:Season 1- Dec.4-8 and Season2- Dec. 11-19

Deer: Shotgun: Season 1- Dec. 4-8 and Season 2- Dec. 11-19

Deer: Shotgun: Season 1- Dec. 4-8 and Season 2- Dec. 11-19





Deer: Nonresident HolidaySeason: Dec. 24-Jan.2, 2011

Deer: Nonresident Holiday Season: Dec. 24-Jan.2, 2011

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Deer: Archery:Early Oct. 1-Dec.3 andLate Dec. 20-Jan. 10, 2011

Deer: Muzzleloader:Early Oct.16-24 andLate Dec. 20-Jan. 10,2011


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Deer: Resident/Nonresident January Antlerless: Jan. 11-30, 2011



Deer: Resident/NonresidentJan. Antlerless:1/11-30, 2011

2010-2011 Deer Hunting Seasons

Deer: NonresidentHoliday Season:Dec. 24-Jan.2, 11

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