Special guest in studio was Kevin Scudronski, the parks bureau cheif of the Department of Natural Resources. He talked about the popular state parks in Iowa. If you'd like more information, you can contact him at 515-281-8674 or go online at
www.iowadnr.gov
Sportsman Notebook
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Call / Text: 515-284-1040 / 515-989-1040
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Join WHO veteran broadcaster Keith Kirkpatrick and sportsman & attorney Ron Kuntz for the longest-running talk show in the nation, on the air continuously since 1973. We're your premier traditional sports show on hunting, fishing & everything outdoor. You might call us the outdoor organizational information center.
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Call / Text: 515-284-1040 / 515-989-1040
Email: deadshotoutdoors@yahoo.com
Twitter: Follow Me
Youtube: Watch
Join WHO veteran broadcaster Keith Kirkpatrick and sportsman & attorney Ron Kuntz for the longest-running talk show in the nation, on the air continuously since 1973. We're your premier traditional sports show on hunting, fishing & everything outdoor. You might call us the outdoor organizational information center.
Questions or comments? Would you like to recommend a particular guest? Let us know!
Ron Kuntz is partner in KUNTZ, LAUGHLIN & EGGE LAW. Visit his website.
Friday, May 15, 2009
An Aricle From Ron
Dear Outdoor Readers: I’ve been getting letters, emails and phone calls requesting information regarding the upcoming pheasant season and how the weather, lack of habitat and whatever will affect the future pheasant hunting in Iowa.
Pheasant hunters, DNR, Legislature and the Governor are all concerned about the lack of pheasants in the State of Iowa. This is based upon the fact that pheasants do contribute to the economic development of the State. With regard to these issues; the Legislature requested, along with the Governor’s Office and the DNR, a “Pheasant Task Force” composed of various outdoor organizations, interested parties and the Farm Bureau. The objective is to figure out and find out what the problem is and why there aren’t any pheasants in Iowa.
The “Task Force” is in the formation mode at this time and will operate much as the Iowa Deer Task Force did regarding the deer problem, however, the deer problem is due to the fact there are too many deer and the pheasant problem is due to the fact there are not enough pheasant. The DNR and various outdoor organizations are of the idea that the lack of pheasants is based upon the lack of habitat in Iowa.
My information from readers, friends and hunters indicates there is substantial habitat, however, due to the fact of the over-use of insecticides and pesticides by the farming community, the fence rows are gone, there are no weeds left for seeds for young birds. Young pheasants and quail need various weed seeds, oat seed or whatever seeds to exist, plus the fact there are no insects for the young birds to feed upon. Added to this is the fact there are too many skunks, raccoon, opossum and egg eaters due to the fact there are fewer trappers. The egg eaters are a real problem for the nesting birds.
My thoughts on the situation are that we need more trappers and we need to figure out a way and a means to help increase the trappers in the State of Iowa. Obviously the deer and turkeys have taken over as the dominating wildlife group and have taken the place of pheasant and quail in Iowa. It is my belief that we’ll never see a sufficient pheasant or quail crop in the State of Iowa in the near future due to the above situation.
Your comments and ideas are welcomed in this matter. You may contact the D.N.R. or myself, as we both would be appreciative of your input.
Contact “Dead Shot” at 405 – 6th Avenue, Suite 938, Des Moines, Iowa 50309, call me at (515) 283-2330 or email me at deadshotoutdoors@yahoo.com.
Have A Good Hunt And Keep On Fishing!
DEAD SHOT
a/k/a Ron Kuntz
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
April 26 Show
A.J.Winters from the Conservation Education Center of the DNR was the guest. He talked about the Community Wilderness leadership school. If you'd like more information you can contact him at 515-669-7201.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
April 19th Show
Joe Larsheid, the fisheries research supervisor for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources was the guest talking about the fishing prospects for Iowa in the next couple of months. If you'd like more information you can contact him at 515-281-8663.
Monday, April 06, 2009
Sunday, April 5th
Nate Hoogeveen, the River Programs Coordinator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources was the guest on Sportsman's Notebook. He talked about ways to improve Iowa streams for safety, better fishing and overall recreation. If you want more information about this, you can call Nate at 515-281-3134 or visit the DNR's website at www.iowadnr.gov
Monday, March 30, 2009
March 29th Show
Dave Nitzel, the manager of Sportsmen's Warehouse in Ankeny was the guest. He talked about archery, the equipment and the basic training of archery. If you'd like more information, you can contact Dave at 515-963-3500.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Iowa Spring Turkey Season
Combo gun/bow licenses
Youth Season (resident-only) $23 April 10-12 Season 1 April 13-16 Season 2 April 17-21 Season 3 April 22-28 Season 4 April 29-May 17 Archery (resident-only) April 13-May17 Bag limit One bearded or male wild turkey for each license & transport tag Shooting hours Half hour before sunrise and until sunset
Get much more information about turkey hunting in Iowa from the Iowa DNR.
You can download a printable Hunting Season & Bag Limit pocket card from the Iowa DNR.
Friday, March 20, 2009
March 15th Show
David Albright and Rob Shoning of Four Seasons Outfitters discussing tournament fishing in the great State of Iowa. Tournaments including the Angler Young Angler and the I.O.W.A. walleye tournament ran by Walleye Promotions.
Ask about David’s guide service for Four Seasons Outfitters. 515/360.5063
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Monday, March 09, 2009
March 8th Show
Dave Funk and Nels Sperak from the Iowa Chapter of the Safari Club International were the guests, talking about hunter's rights and the latest in deer hunting.
If you'd like more informationa about the Safari Club you can contact Dave at 515-710-2481 or Nels at 515-277-7334.
If you'd like more informationa about the Safari Club you can contact Dave at 515-710-2481 or Nels at 515-277-7334.
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