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6 - PLAINDEALER - *_«& v•?- ,*?- y.p j/.v, . . * Z: TCtev»4r-, '/!&&?*• >^i.fCs . v >' * :' '*' ' V •"• •?-" {4 K&>> ^ ", A"i *.'/****; " ^:i;-w'C: w^V" -JT/^i wm if;4 o o THE | WEST S C0/&T DUCK K . <-% • ": SMSSB ^p^o'.Q^ Unique 2 R-EVEM. 'v*A --~.~T ^W oS ^M ' By Chuck Griffith - Btireau of Sport Fisheries - and Wildlife ' Back hunters in the nationFs interior flyways - the Central and Mississippi - annually scratch their heads when they compare their hunting seasons with those of the coastal flyways. For instance, 1968 duckhuntiitig regulations were designed to cut the mallard kill in the Mississippi Flyway from the 1.7 million total in 1967 to about i6 million this year. Atthe same time, the Central was handed cutbacks in both season length dad teg limit. These reductions were legitimate and were based on extremely poor 1968 duck production in the continent's prairie pothole country. But how do you square that with the Columbia Basin season in the Pacific Northwest, for instance, where the duck season ran about 100 days this fall and wilder and the bag limit on mallards was double or more that of the interior flyways? Hie answer lies not only in flyway management or migratory waterfowl but in refinements of management techniques which now can be used on sub-populations of a species under certain conditions. In short, the mallards wintering in the Columbia Basin area separate and di sti net population from those using the interior flyways. Each is managed as a separate unit. The coastal flyways have the advantage of receiving most of their waterfowl direct from the breeding grounds. Hiey do not have to share them with the interior flyways. Production areas which send ducks to the interior flyways can "go to pot" as happened this year, without producing any effect on duck numbers in the coastal flyways. The Columbia Basin situation graphically illustrates the principle of sub-population management. Post - World War n reclamation projects causedprofound changes in waterfowl use of the Ooiumbia Basin. Reservoirs created great new expanses of water. Irrigation projects turned arid, almost barren lands into rich crop-growing regions. The combination of a lot of water and a lot of food drew ducks, literally by the millions. Three things triggered a series of very liberal seasons in the Basin. Hie first was the threat of severe crop depredation by ducks. The second was the fact that even during the first several years of these liberalized seasons, the Columbia Basin mallards were underharvested. Band returns and other research tools showed the mallards there to be a terminal papulation -- they didn't furnish hunting south of the Basin --and their numbers were continuing to build. The third was the threat of severe duck losses in the event of sudden harsh and lasting winter storms.--^ This last factor is regarded to be less important today but the management program was based upon intensive research. It still hinges on the fact that an under harvested population could cause extreme agricul- MCHENRY RECREATION TEN PIN QUEENS - MONDAY NIGHTS Mary Stratford 192-165-151- 508; Nancy Shulda 169-169-157- 494; Claire Raska 141-162-159- 462; Teresa Steffan 199-139- 124-462; Dolores Gerstein 191- 124-146-461; Shirley Koenigseder 146-166-146-458; Ruth Bomke 143-145-^62-450; Dolores Roberts 157-122-154- 433; Joan Tonyan 147-122-158- 427; Jody Biddle 150-138-135- 423. Rails - Emma Pixler Flo Freund 4-5-7 WON Merrill Wollen Mills 25 King Juice 22 Bald Knob Resort 17 Tonyan's Const. 15 Donnelly's Top-Toe 14% Elbersen's Ins. 14% McH. Sand & Gravel 13 Sentry Ins. 11 Turkeys won by: Mary Stratford, Teresa Stef- £an, Nancy Shulda, Dolores Roberts, Mae Steege, Claire Raske, Emma Pixler, Shirley Swanson. ture losses if allowed to crease. So it isn't a matter of robbing Peter to reimburse Paul. What ever happens to the Columbia Basiq mallards will have little effect on mallards in the other flyways. Compared to the Pacific, the Atlantic Flyway has slim pickin's. The bread and butter duck of the eastern seaboard is the black duck, which some hunters often call the black mallard. The black duck has been the subject of special seasons on the Atlantic Coast, where in the past, certain populations have faced only light hunting pressure. While special seasons on the black ducks have teen allowed in some New England states,these have teen discontinued because of some overharvest and, more importantly, because of poor hunter behavior. Too many ducks of other species were shot during the special seasons when only black ducks were legal targets. Both coastal flyways have their brant, a kissin' cousin to the wily goose, and they share these big migrants with no one. The Atlantic Flyway also has its "sea coots" a loose term to cover a variety of sea ducks such as the eiders and scoters and old squaws. From a recreational standpoint, the sea ducks are a tremendous resoiir ce. Tp the average midwest hunter, they're about as tasty as an old banjo string. The pintail is a case by itself. Most of the pintails are reared on the western Canadian prairies, fly south in the fall through the Pacific Flyway and then return in spring to their northern breeding grounds via the interior flyways. A few do migrate directly south each fall. Because of this peculiar circular migration, the west coast hunters have a crack at the pintails long before the interior flyways see them. Even so, banding returns do not show am excessive harvest in California despite the fact the pintail, or "sprig" is about the most popular duck there. Both coasts have their own populations of geese. What happens to them has no tearing on goose flights in the interior. The Pacific Flyway even gets some of its geese courtesy of the Siberian breeding grounds. Snow geese are so plentiful in the Pacific Flyway and so lightly harvested there that waterfowl managers have given up on liberalizing seasons on them. The last ti ne they did, they doubled the logal daily bag without result. Most of the hunters shot at everything BUT the snow goose during a special season on these birds. Part of the reason for the longer California duck season is directly related to the fact that almost all the waterfowl hunting land there is either on state- «/ ;o 'l » « * managed areas or under the control of private gun clubs. (to both types of areas, duck hunting is allowed only on Wednesdays., Saturdays and Sundays during the season. This method of opening and closing the season produces much higher quality duck hunting and a bigger season kill per hunter. But, again, an 80-day season in California wouldn't mean 80 days of duck shooting. It would mean a "shooting season" length about the same as that, in the interior flyways. Waterfowl populations have been and probably will continue to hold their own in the coaBtal flyways much better than in the interior flyways. As always,the duck - hunter, the habitat destroyer and the weather are the important factors in this equation. We can't really do much about the weather but we can do a better job of preserving habitat and improving hunter behavior. We can, that is, if there is enough interest in the future of wildfowling. Pictured above is John Scudella of McHenry preparing to build a shed to house Bill Fortino's 500 lb. "Texas" turkey. (Foreman John looked at the picture and told us that is a Texas grasshopper.) • Tall Sequoits Of Antioch Hand Warriors 67-56 Loss Earl Walsh SO I HEAR Bill Malpede Elected c - • President Of Golf Group By Bert Hagemann Any resemblance between the Warriors of a week ago and the Warriors of this past Saturday night has'to be purely coincidental. The scrappy orange and black, in a size mismatch, went down to the wire before bowing to the highly touted Antioch quintet, 67-56. The Warriors showed vast improvement in fewer mistakes, defense, and offensive patterns, and probably the only factor which spelled their demise was a very poor shooting percentage. Scrambling behind a man to man press, running on occasion, and getting good shots enabled McHenry to go off the floor at halftime with a slim three point lead. This lead could have teen much higher, but a 4-19 effort from the field in the first stanza kept the score very close. The second half saw the tall Sequoits bomb the rim at a fantastic 68 percent shooting margin to pull them out ahead for THE BACKBONE 4-H work was born "officially" in 1914 as a part of the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service. The U. of I. continues to be the backbone of the youth organization - the group that offers something for everyone. To find out what your "something" is, see your county Extension adviser. and send the pressing McHenry five down to defeat. In defeat there were some bright spots however. Mark Camasta once again played an outstanding floor game at both ends of the court, and rugged DonReinboldt chipped in with a good offensive effort to lead the Warrior scoring for the evening. The defense, according to coach Ken Ludwig, was superb considering there were numerous height mismatches around the bucket. But a hot shooting hand brought home the victory trophy for Antioch in their season opener. This Friday the Warriors will take on a rangy, talented squad from Rockford Guilford on the home hardwood. Let's fill Buckner gym to the ceiling, and let the Warriors know we are behind them. It is Sunday night and here we sit without a brain cell working. But, the time has come to throw a few words together for an early issue this week. Thanksgiving is coming -- still on Thursday in this topsy - turvy world. When a holiday comes along it seems like two Sundays in the week. Friday will seem like Monday. The Guiliford basketball team of Rockford will be here Friday night for the third non-conference game. Then comes North Chicago the following Friday to open the North Suburban Conference schedule. Sports Editor not quite, wishing for vUnter weather so we can give it a try. Advertisers remind us that Christmas is just a month away and it gives us the heebie-jeebies just thinking about shopping. Bill Malpede of Pistakee Country club, McHenry, Blinois, -m& elected' President' of the Chicagoland Golf A#gfW|t the November 12th meeting held at Cog-Hill Golf and Country club, Lemont, 111. Ralph Krueger of Palos Country Club was elected Vice President, Chuck Cas- We wanted to go back to our old way of listing things for which we are thankful as Thanksgiving Day approaches. Somehow, the wheels won't click. There are so many things to be thankful for in this land of ours. If we have good friends and good health, it behooves us to pause and thank God for blessings. 4JTN all BOX SCORE McHenry Antioch • 14 12 14 13 WARRIORS - 56 Fairchild Weingart Reinboldt Hurckes B. Freund, M. Camasta Morenz Knaack fg 4 3 6 0 1 5 3 0 13 21 15 21 56 67 Mrs. Morenz warns us to stick with the Warriors. She thinks they have a lot of bounce, but recognizes the need of a lanky boy or two. Peace -- and peace of mind is our wish for you on Thanksgiving Day. pf tp 9 6 18 0 3 14 6 0 Tall boys of grade school and Freshman age often grow so fast that their coordination is not like the shorter speedsters. They are the ones who need a lot of encouragement. Totals - 22 12 12 56 Tips from a Pro Wray Mundy NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVER OF THE YEAR ANTIOCH - 67 Owens Camp Boswell Bolton Romaine Martin Shore 20 18 6 8 1 10 4 5mMmi LOST mm 'V/v iMh Total 27 13 16 67 Shooting of McHenry - 22-63- 35 percent; Antioch - 27-56 48 percent. » Turnovers of McHenry - 11 Antioch - 9. Rebounds of McHenry - 41; Antioch - 38. We always like to think back to the days when coach Ray Meyer of DePaul handed George Mikan a skip rope and made a super star out of a tanglefoot. SUDDEN THOUGHT: On Saturday afternoon, with Elm street traffic bumper to bumper, we met a courteous driver. We were leaving the parking lot in back of Bolger's Drug store and Justen's Furniture store and wanted to make a right turn. Many drivers saw our plight, but it was the driver of a Jeep with " Justen Trenching" marked on the side who actually backed a few feet to give us a break. If he hadn't happened along, we might still be there. Our birthday brought the neatest little gadget for clearing a windshield. We are almost, but SAFER LIVING It takes only a fraction of a second to have an auto accident if your mind and eyes are not on the road ahead. The Institute for Safer Living reports a driver must recognize the development of dangerous conditions early enough to plan and carry out necessary evasive action. A driver who divides his attention between driving the vehicle and looking at the scenery, a road map, lighting a cigarette or tuning a radio, is not driving safely. ewA BUSY BEES The Busy Bees 4-H club held its meeting Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in St. Patrick's church basement. Roll call, reading of the minutes and treasurer's report, as well as a committee report by Ed Saunders, were given. Old business included discussion of a money - making project. There was a suggestion from the leader to sell Christmas wrappings. Everyone approved and the order will be placed. In new business, the clubplans an activity for next month in which members will take part in the Federation Christmas carolling. Reports by Charlene Weingart and Peggy Zeller were given. Refreshments for the next meeting Dec. 17 will be furnished by Charlene Weingart. Calendars and awards were received, dues were collected and the club enjoyed recreation and refreshments. Charlene Weingart Reporter per of the Par 3 Golf Club was elected Treasurer and Cliff van Pouke of Woodridge Country club was elected Secretary. : TheJ^d^of JSrectorii are all officers and Roland Boyerof Cherry Hills Country club, Jim Huseman of Midwest Country club, Jack Samuelson of Nordic Hills Country club, JohnCoghill of Silver Lake country club and H. O. French of Branigar Organization Golf Management. The Chicagoland Golf Assn. membership is composed of owners and executives of Golf and Country clubs in the Chicagoland area, and acts as a clearing house for golf and country club management and administration ideas. The Association has been a major help to golf and country club executives in their effort to improve their physical facilities and course layouts, and, in the face of skyrocketing cost, to at least hold a green fees and other club prices to a level below the general price index. The average golf playing today, is playing on courses and using facilities which, not too many years ago, existed at only the most expensive and exclusive private clubs. Shop In McHenry KIDDIE'S MATINEE \SPECIAL FRIDAY SHOW ALSO SHOWN SATURDAY - SUNDAY THE FUlimOIIES' FIRST FIIUUIGIH MUSICIL SPY IDVEHTllfiE! PREPARED! OPEN 1:30 SHOW 2 A HANNA-BARBERA PRODUCTION A COLUMBIA PICTURES RELEASE COLUMBIACOtOR :50 p.m. W UNSATISFIED RITA %M CADILLAC $2 " OPEN WED.-THURS.-FRI.-SAT.-SUN. NOVEMBER 27-28-29-30-Dec. 1 A CARLOAD Adults 1.50 - Concession WITH AD & Heater Ticket 50 Cents Opt. McHENRY. ILL. 385-0144 ENDS THURS. NOV. 28 "ROSEMARY'S BABY" MIA FARROW (Must be 18 years or older) Fri. - Thurs. Nov. 29-Dgc. 5 THE SPLIT IS 'SOMETHING ELSE"IN EXCITEMENT! MGM presents A SPECTRUM PRODUCTION starring JIM BROWN DIAHANN CARROLL JJULIE HARRIS™ co starring GENE HACKMAN JACK KLUGMAN WARREN OATES JAMES WHITMORE and ERNEST BORGNINE ^^PANAVISIdN® METROCOLOR Fri0 - Sat. - Sun. 7 and 9 p.m Mon. - ThurSo - 7:30 p.m. Separate Matinee Ad '•'•J :I'