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<![CDATA[Iowa's Waterfowl Hunting Community]]> http://iawaterfowlers.com/ en Fri, 18 May 2012 14:40:01 GMT vBulletin 60 http://iawaterfowlers.com/images/styles/desert_green/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Iowa's Waterfowl Hunting Community]]> http://iawaterfowlers.com/ Doubled Up http://iawaterfowlers.com/39348/doubled-up Fri, 18 May 2012 14:26:09 GMT Went out this morning with my cousin and we doubled up. Had to do a little sneak job on his turkey and mine came right up the hill with 2 other toms.... Went out this morning with my cousin and we doubled up. Had to do a little sneak job on his turkey and mine came right up the hill with 2 other toms. His was 26lb, 10 inch beard and had inch long spurs. Mine was 22lbs with a 9 inch beard and 1/2inch spurs. Couldn't ask for a better day to hunt, still working on getting a picture. Shot them a half hour apart on two points right next to each other. ]]> Turkey Forum http://iawaterfowlers.com/39348/doubled-up Today is your New Opportunity to take Action http://iawaterfowlers.com/39347/today-your-new-opportunity-take-action Fri, 18 May 2012 04:59:42 GMT Today, you have a new opportunity to take action on this _critical_ legislation. Last month, the Senate Agriculture Committee completed its version... Today, you have a new opportunity to take action on this critical legislation. Last month, the Senate Agriculture Committee completed its version of the 2012 farm bill, and now the House Agriculture Committee has been holding hearings to hear from farmers and other stakeholders on their version.

Many important farm conservation programs are likely to change dramatically as Congress takes action to reduce spending this year. The Senate has already proposed to cut farm conservation funding by over $6 billion as part of its farm bill proposal. With a reduction in funding looming, it is critical that the conservation policies Congress enacts be strong and efficient.

The House Agriculture Committee has set up an online form where you can submit comments to be considered as part of the Committee’s official farm bill hearing record. The form will only be available until Sunday, May 20, so your action is needed right away.

This action alert is different from those we normally send because you will need to manually fill out the Committee’s contact form. We encourage you to create your own message or copy and paste our sample message, available below.

The House Agriculture Committee feedback form is located at http://send02.thedatabank.com/?r=MTAwMw0KSjU0MzgwLUM0ODEtTTU5NTQ5LS1pYWVjYWRtaW4NCjM3MTU1NDgxMTc2OTYzMTAx ODI5OTU5NTQ5MTI4DQo3YjAwMDAwMDc4YTZhMw0KaHR0cDovL2FncmljdWx0dXJlLmhvdXNlLmd vdi9mYXJtYmlsbF9mZWVkYmFjay5odG1sDQphY3Rpb24xDQpwbGVwaXN0b0Bpd2xhLm9yZw%3d% 3d.

WHAT IS AT STAKE?
In 1985, American taxpayers and farmers entered into a contract to provide a safety net for the country’s food producers in return for protection of critical natural resources. Known as “conservation compliance,” this policy requires farmers to follow conservation plans that limit soil erosion on highly erodible land as well as preventing destruction of wetlands and native grasslands. Farmers who willfully violate their conservation plans risk losing taxpayer funded benefits.

Today, this important connection is at risk. Taxpayer-funded subsidies for crop insurance are not currently linked to conservation compliance as they once were. In the current farm bill debate, Congress is considering eliminating Direct Payments, the major subsidy program that is linked to conservation compliance, and move some of those funds to support increased subsidies for crop insurance, which currently lacks compliance requirements. Unless Congress reconnects crop insurance subsidies to conservation compliance, a significant part of farmers’ incentive to follow conservation plans will disappear this year.

In order to ensure that the agricultural safety net works in harmony with conservation programs and responsible land uses, conservation compliance provisions should be strengthened and enforced.

SUGGESTED MESSAGE TO CONGRESS
(We encourage you to personalize this message to explain why you think conservation protections belong in the next farm bill.)
Dear House Agriculture Committee: Because of the important role farmers play in our food system, taxpayers have supported a safety net for farmers for nearly 30 years, always in return for a guarantee that subsidized farmers will follow basic conservation practices in their fields. This revolved around the basic realization that while Americans needed food, it was critical to utilize conservation practices in order to preserve the economic viability and productivity of our farmlands and resources for the future.
As the House Agriculture Committee prepares its version of the farm bill, I urge you to restore the link between taxpayer-supported subsidies for crop insurance and conservation compliance protections that will protect the nation’s water and land. This action is especially important as Congress considers eliminating direct payments, the major subsidy program that is linked to conservation compliance, and moving some of those funds to support increased subsidies for crop insurance, which lacks compliance requirements. Unless you help to reconnect crop insurance subsidies to conservation compliance, a significant part of farmers’ incentive to follow conservation plans will disappear this year.

Farmers need crop insurance as part of their safety net and the public needs basic conservation practices on farms to make sure that quality farm land and water can support future generations as well as the current needs of our country. We cannot accept sacrificing long-term economic and environmental sustainability for short-sighted and short-term economic profits. Connecting eligibility for crop insurance subsidies to conservation compliance is fiscally responsible and ensures public subsidies for farmer’s insurance premium payments align with the public’s interest in basic conservation of our soil and water.

Sincerely,
[your name] SEND YOUR MESSAGE NOW:
The House Agriculture Committee feedback form is located at http://send02.thedatabank.com/?r=MTAwMw0KSjU0MzgwLUM0ODEtTTU5NTQ5LS1pYWVjYWRtaW4NCjM3MTU1NDgxMTc2OTYzMTAx ODI5OTU5NTQ5MTI4DQo3YjAwMDAwMDc4YTZhMw0KaHR0cDovL2FncmljdWx0dXJlLmhvdXNlLmd vdi9mYXJtYmlsbF9mZWVkYmFjay5odG1sDQphY3Rpb24yDQpwbGVwaXN0b0Bpd2xhLm9yZw%3d% 3d

Sincerely,
William J.Smith
712-253-0362 cell
712-274-3343 home
FHD101@AOL.COM ]]> Conservation Forum feathhd http://iawaterfowlers.com/39347/today-your-new-opportunity-take-action WTS Black Ducks/Canvasbacks http://iawaterfowlers.com/39346/wts-black-ducks-canvasbacks Fri, 18 May 2012 03:52:48 GMT 6 GHG over-size black ducks and 6 GHG over-size drake canvasbacks with Avery 12 slot bag, rigged with Avery Quick-Fix decoy cord and Avery Keel... 6 GHG over-size black ducks and 6 GHG over-size drake canvasbacks with Avery 12 slot bag, rigged with Avery Quick-Fix decoy cord and Avery Keel Grabber weights. Decoys have only been on the water once.
$80 picked up in Omaha, $95 shipped anywhere in IA.

]]> Classifieds Fowl Chaser http://iawaterfowlers.com/39346/wts-black-ducks-canvasbacks 3rd Annual Waterfowl Training Days http://iawaterfowlers.com/39345/3rd-annual-waterfowl-training-days Thu, 17 May 2012 23:16:38 GMT It's getting close to that time again for the 3rd annual Waterfowl Training Day in LeClaire Iowa. July 7th and 8th. Last year was a great event and this year will be even bigger. More calling contest and more vendors. This year it will be a two day event to make sure they can fit all the calling contest in. They are also thinking of having a Wild Game Cook competiton. If they get enough interest in it they might be able to get some big prize money. Field has guaranteed me cheap beer. Whos all going??? ]]> The Lodge benelli79 http://iawaterfowlers.com/39345/3rd-annual-waterfowl-training-days 90hp Marineer WTT http://iawaterfowlers.com/39344/90hp-marineer-wtt Thu, 17 May 2012 22:11:34 GMT I would like to trade my remote 1996 90hp marineer for a 40 or 50 hp fourstroke tiller. It would include the steer wheel, cables, controls and a SS... I would like to trade my remote 1996 90hp marineer for a 40 or 50 hp fourstroke tiller. It would include the steer wheel, cables, controls and a SS prop. 319 361 9483. Eastern Iowa

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]]> Classifieds Grizz1 http://iawaterfowlers.com/39344/90hp-marineer-wtt YOUTH WATERFOWLER DAY http://iawaterfowlers.com/39343/youth-waterfowler-day Thu, 17 May 2012 21:56:08 GMT YOUTH WATERFOWLER DAY JUNE 2, 2012 AT 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM SNYDER’S BEND PARK – SALIX, IA AT THE PICNIC AREA NEAR THE BOAT RAMP COME SPEND A... YOUTH WATERFOWLER DAY

JUNE 2, 2012 AT 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SNYDER’S BEND PARK – SALIX, IA
AT THE PICNIC AREA NEAR THE BOAT RAMP
COME SPEND A COUPLE HOURS LEARNING HOW TO CALL DUCKS AND GEESE, HOW TO IDENTIFY WATERFOWL, AND
BECOMING MORE FAMILIAR WITH REGULATIONS AND LOCAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS!
WHETHER YOU’RE A NEW HUNTER, OR A SEASONED VETERAN, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO PICK UP A FEW TIPS OR GET AN ANSWER TO
YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS. WE’LL HAVE SMALL PRIZES AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO KNOW THE LAWS AND CAN ID DUCKS.
EVEN THOUGH YOU’RE NOT DUCK HUNTING, AT LEAST WE’LL BE TALKING ABOUT IT!

Steve Griebel, Conservation Officer
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
(712) 301-4009
steven.griebel@dnr.iowa.gov ]]> Conservation Forum feathhd http://iawaterfowlers.com/39343/youth-waterfowler-day Waterfowl Licenses Help http://iawaterfowlers.com/39342/waterfowl-licenses-help Thu, 17 May 2012 19:37:57 GMT I will be attending an out of state college next year and hope to duck hunt frequently. That state has a deal that if you are attending college... I will be attending an out of state college next year and hope to duck hunt frequently. That state has a deal that if you are attending college within that state, you are able to buy a resident license even if you are a non resident. So if I do this, would I still be able to buy a resident license in Iowa, or would I have to get a non-resident license in one of the two states. Because I plan on hunting in Iowa as well.

Thanks in advance, I appreciate your time. ]]> SpeckleBellySwag http://iawaterfowlers.com/39342/waterfowl-licenses-help Economics lessons for Bullcan http://iawaterfowlers.com/39341/economics-lessons-bullcan Thu, 17 May 2012 15:42:34 GMT Lesson # 1: * U.S. Tax revenue: $2,170,000,000,000 * Fed budget: $3,820,000,000,000 * New debt: $ 1,650,000,000,000 * National debt:... Lesson # 1:
* U.S. Tax revenue: $2,170,000,000,000
* Fed budget: $3,820,000,000,000
* New debt: $ 1,650,000,000,000
* National debt: $14,271,000,000,000
* Recent budget cuts: $ 38,500,000,000

... Let's now remove 8 zeros and pretend it's a household budget:
* Annual family income: $21,700
* Money the family spent: $38,200
* New debt on the credit card: $16,500
* Outstanding balance on the credit card: $142,710
* Total budget cuts: $385

Got It ?????

OK now:
Lesson # 2:
Here's another way to look at the Debt Ceiling:
You come home from work and find there has been a sewer backup in your neighborhood....and your home has sewage all the way up to your ceilings.
What do you think you should do ...... Raise the ceilings, or pump out the crap? Your choice is coming Nov. 2012 ]]> Bone Yard IAMallardchaser http://iawaterfowlers.com/39341/economics-lessons-bullcan When selling on ebay? http://iawaterfowlers.com/39340/when-selling-ebay Thu, 17 May 2012 04:19:01 GMT I just put up a couple things for sale. But then when I go to look for them through search I can't find them. What did I do wrong?:confused: ]]> The Lodge IAtaxidermist http://iawaterfowlers.com/39340/when-selling-ebay Diver Decoys For Sale http://iawaterfowlers.com/39339/diver-decoys-sale Thu, 17 May 2012 01:17:12 GMT 2 dozen carrylite bluebills painted in different shades. Water keel light weight with string and mushroom weights. The divers eat em up. Comes with a... 2 dozen carrylite bluebills painted in different shades. Water keel light weight with string and mushroom weights. The divers eat em up. Comes with a cabelas decoy bag. 50$

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]]> Classifieds IAtaxidermist http://iawaterfowlers.com/39339/diver-decoys-sale CATCH AND RELEASE MOUNT http://iawaterfowlers.com/39338/catch-release-mount Wed, 16 May 2012 17:10:00 GMT This was a catch and release mount for a desk This was a catch and release mount for a desk

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]]> Taxidermy Forum duckhunter052002 http://iawaterfowlers.com/39338/catch-release-mount <![CDATA[Got my Hard Core fb's yesterday]]> http://iawaterfowlers.com/39337/got-my-hard-core-fbs-yesterday Wed, 16 May 2012 15:28:37 GMT So here is a picture I took of the Hard Core Decoys I bought. I really like the bases, and bungy legs that attatch them to the bases, and the color... So here is a picture I took of the Hard Core Decoys I bought. I really like the bases, and bungy legs that attatch them to the bases, and the color pattern on the hens are great. I think the paint scheme on the drakes is better than most, but the heads need a little work. Here is the pictures.

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]]> Decoy Forum ringbill http://iawaterfowlers.com/39337/got-my-hard-core-fbs-yesterday Emotional Distress http://iawaterfowlers.com/39336/emotional-distress Wed, 16 May 2012 14:22:53 GMT The poor guy, I don't know how he survived the incident. This world is full of stupid. Notice he didn't go after the kid and his family, not nearly as lucrative.

It's the offseason, gotta talk about something right? ;)

Wal-Mart sued for 'all black people must leave' prank

4 hrs ago

A black man is suing Wal-Mart for $1 million in damages, claiming he suffered emotional distress while he was shopping at a store in Washington Township, N.J. On March 14, 2010, a voice came over the PA system announcing: "Attention Wal-Mart customers: All black people leave the store now." A manager quickly took control of the microphone and a 16-year-old boy was later arrested for the prank. Donnell Battie's lawyers claim the megastore was negligent and reckless in allowing the incident to occur, and that he suffered from a number of psychological disorders as a result. ]]> The Lodge Richard Hedd http://iawaterfowlers.com/39336/emotional-distress PMC is Back http://iawaterfowlers.com/39335/pmc-back Wed, 16 May 2012 07:31:12 GMT I've looked for these since they were dis-continued a few years ago. Never had any luck with finding shotgun shells. Only rifle ammunition. Now....a couple 3 years later I searched it just for the hell of it and "BINGO" it's back.

Did I miss something the last few years? Anybody else able to find it the last couple years.? The box display is new so I'm thinking they just came back out. This was a killer load and it about killed me when they quit selling it. I bought a couple cases as they closed out a few years ago but....those are long gone. Went to Kent Faststeel and never looked back.

Might be time to try this stuff again.

http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/defa...ilter_id=16663 ]]> Gun Rack SBEII http://iawaterfowlers.com/39335/pmc-back fs Hevi Metal 3in BB http://iawaterfowlers.com/39334/fs-hevi-metal-3in-bb Wed, 16 May 2012 04:07:45 GMT I have 5 left from a case of 3in BB that I am wanting to get rid of. 20 bucks a box is what I would like to get. Also have a full case of 3in 2s of... I have 5 left from a case of 3in BB that I am wanting to get rid of. 20 bucks a box is what I would like to get. Also have a full case of 3in 2s of xperts sell the case for 100 bucks. Shoot me a pm Thanks. ]]> Classifieds PBH16 http://iawaterfowlers.com/39334/fs-hevi-metal-3in-bb