European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 10, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Sports changing with the seasons editor is note today Marks the Start of the stars and stripes outdoor column a biweekly feature called Europe outdoors that will focus mainly on Hunting and fishing in Europe. Because sportsmen Are interested in much More than shooting animals and catching fish the column also will cover related topics such As conservation sportsmen s rights and responsibilities and the contributions of outstanding individuals. From time to time it will include other outdoor sports such As hiking camping canoeing Etc. Among the information provided will be programs and activities of sportsmen s groups and regulatory agencies including the Usa eur Hunting and fishing office the association of american Rod and gun clubs Europe and other organizations of interest to service members and Dod civilians. This is the time of year when the outdoor sports change with the seasons. Though the Roe and red Deer Hunting seasons have been open in parts of Europe for months the thoughts of Many american sportsmen do not turn to Hunting until the arrival of the first frosty nights. Fishing rods Are reluctantly Pul away and shotguns and rifles Are pulled Down from Racks to be gone Over and fired on ranges before being taken out into the Field. Several weeks ago a group of us from the German american heartland Fly Fishers club travelled to Germany seder River for what was probably one of the last fishing Days of fhe season. The River was Low from Lack of rain but the Sun was warm in the Valley and the Grayling were rising voraciously to a mixed insect Hatch it was one of those Golden fall Days that you remember in the Depths of Winter. Thanks to my Briand chaplain maj Berris samples then with the 42nd Field arty brigade in Giessen who was generous enough to share some of his favorite flies and Point out the Best pools i caught 15 fish. Thirteen of them were Grayling. Only two Trout a one Brown and one Rainbow a managed to beat the hungry Grayling to the Fly. Another dozen fish were missed or lost. Samples and another club member. Staff sgt. David Biggerstaff caught As Many or More. This kind of fishing is available to any american through the three federation of Fly Fishers off clubs in Germany the heartland Fly Fishers in Hanau the bavarian Fly Fishers in the Bamberg area and the Rheinland Pfalz Fly Fishers at Ramstein a. The Eder Outing was arranged by samples then president of the Giessen club and German members Heinrich Engels and Peter Simshauser on Columbus Day weekend the three clubs held a fish out on the Saale River in Eastern Bavaria the get together featured casting and Fly tying demonstrations As Well As fishing for the Saale s Grayling and Trout. An auction of fishing gear raised More than $1,000 for the clubs conservation work. Comp talk May Burria in Upton one of the guests was Well known dutch Fly Tyer Bas Verschoor federation of Fly Fishers International director for Europe who present ated the off s prestigious ambassador award to a surprised samples. Officials of the bavarian Fly Fishers also honoured samples by naming him a lifetime member and lifetime pioneering. President of the Bamberg club. Samples who founded both the Bamberg and Giessen clubs has been a major Force for american sportsmen in Europe since he came to Bamberg in sept. 1987. Through his continuing promotion of contacts with european fishermen he has succeeded in establishing lasting International ties and gaining Access for americans to Many excellent fishing Waters. Hot Haft also been a tireless worker for conservation from Stream improvement projects to the promotion of catch and release fishing. His philosophy is that we should All give Back More than we take from the natural environment. Samples returned to the United states with his family dec. 5 for his new assignment at fort Lewis Wash. His legacy of the three Fly fishing clubs is a lasting gift to service members Irr Europe. In addition to bringing together american and German sportsmen these clubs provide All the information and assistance anyone needs to go fishing in Europe. They know the Waters know How to get permits and know where to go. Those who have not used a Fly Rod before need not be intimidated. The clubs teach All aspects of the sport from casting to Fly tying and even loan equipment to people who do not have their own. As samples has said people new to Europe can a instantly step into a situation where it s All done for you.11 membership costs Are a bargain at $10 a year. For information about joining one of the clubs Contact heartland Fly Fishers George backed ulme Strasse 16, 6467 Hasselroth 2, Tel. 06055-6433 Rheinland Pfalz Fly Fishers co capt. Fred Bridger 17th of pc 10, Box 1898, Apo a 09130, Tel. Ets 496-7487 or 06385-6110 bavarian Fly Fishers Theo Maschewsky Lar Chenwen 2, d-8508 Wendelstein Tel. 09129-6184. For sportsmen one of the keys to an enjoyable european tour is making Contact with other Hunters and fishermen this column can be a useful tool in helping outdoors men share information. Readers Are encouraged to Contact the writer if they have questions or information about Hunting and fishing in their area. Write or Call special sections dept., attn. Norm Zeigler stars and stripes unit 29480, Apo a 09211. Telephone ets 348-8230 or civilian 06155-601230 or 601341 in Germany readers action Lin cats dogs Only pets allowed to Fly Mac of a my husband is easing expiration of term of service we have two pets a dog and a ferret we were told the dog could Fly on the Mac flight with us but not the ferret so we Are going to have to pay a private company 220 Marks to Fly the animal to the states i was told there is an air Force regulation that states Only dogs and cats Are allowed on Mac flights. We were also told by another person at the Mac terminal that if they were compatible to just put them in the same Cage and not to worry about it. T would like to know what the Correct answer is. I Don t want to get to the terminal with both animals and find out at the last moment that the ferret can t go with us. We have had her for a Long time and she is just As much family As the dog. Ferrets Are very similar to a cat. They eat cat food and use litter boxes and if treated right Are very Friendly does the regulation state dogs and cats Only because they Are the Only animals recognized As a Domestic Quot As of three months ago the army recognized ferrets As a Domestic animals. My ferret has received her shots from the army vet and will be getting her health certificate for travelling from them. What Are parents suppose to Tell their children when the military tells them they can to take their pets Back to the states of More consideration was Given to the different types of pets we might have less abandoned animals. Kellie Lowery Fulda Germany Ecol. Frank j. Machi commander 435th Aerial port Squadron replies thank you for this Opportunity to clarify the rules concerning pet shipments on Mac owned and chartered aircraft. Federal Law prohibits the department of defense from competing with commercial airlines. This restriction applies to Many areas and includes the shipment of pets. The department of defense has a special waiver to transport a limited number of dogs and cats Over certain routes. While department of customs regulations permit entry into the United states of animals other than cats and dogs Mac is limited to cats and dogs Only. Please Contact your local transportation office to make travel arrangements for your dog to Fly on a Mac chartered aircraft. Ask for their assistance or that of a local travel agent to secure commercial transportation for your ferret. To write us readers action line is the readers a court of last resort Quot striving to answer some of the questions about life overseas in a military environment or questions about policies and guidelines when other avenues for answers Are not readily available. If you have a question and Don t know where to turn for the answer write to readers action line co the stars and stripes. Apo a 09211. All letters must be signed and preference will be Given to those seeking information of general interest to our readers. Page 16 a the stars and stripes tuesday december 10, 1991