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Show New urani uehi Edition; - weanesaay, August 12, iy9tt Page 12 Campfire programs Updated booklets describing high country lakes released Brian Brinkerhoff Outdoors Correspondent Discovering new adventures has become a whole lot easier with the release of new booklets, describing lakes of the High Uintas. Developed and sold by the Division of Wildlife Resources, Biologists have updated information in this popular series, which hasn't been revised since the early By 1980s. If you wanted to find a population of Arctic Grayling or naturally reproducing brook trout, this series will help you find them within a an enjoyable hiking distance. Currently five new booklets are available, covering the Duchesne River, Rock Creek, Dry Gulch and Uinta River Drainages. Other new booklets include' coverage of the Sheep Creek, Carter Creek, and Burnt Fork Drainages, as well as the fun and educational As the summer winds down, many opportunities await the family, where they can enjoy educational opportunities together, around the campfire. Campfire programs can provide short, end of the summer getaways for the family, where they can learn more about the environment and each other. Some of these following events may be worth visiting this weekend. Entrance fees to the State Parks and American Fork Canyon still apply. Bring a jacket and insect repellant to combat mosquitos and the cool evening air. Call ahead for . more information. Granite Flats Campground Aug. 15, p.m., Trains in American Fork Canyon. for more inforCall mation. Theater in the Pines Campground Friday Aug. 14 p.m., Tall Tales in the Trees. for more inforCall mation. Timpanogos Cave National Monument - Monday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m., To Be Announced. for more inforCall mation. Wasatch Mountain State Park, Campground Amphitheater - Aug. 15, 8 p.m., Rocky Mountain Fur Trade, presented by Jerry Springer. Call (435) for more information. Jordanelle State Park, Hailstone Amphitheater Aug. 15, 7 p.m., Hawks, Falcons and Owls, presented by Bruce Clemens from Wild Redux. for more Call (435)783-303- 0 information. Yellowstone, Lake Fork and Swift Creek Drainages. Booklets from the old series include Ashley Creek, Bear River and Blacks Fork Drainages, Provo and Weber River Drainages, and Smiths Fork, Henrys Fork and Beaver Creek Drainages. These will also be revised before White-rock- s, year's end. Tom Pettengill, Division of Wildlife Resources Sport Fisheries Coordinator, edited this collection and has provided information, including trail distance, fish species available, stocking plans, and recreational pressure on each of the Uinta mountain lakes. This new series sports a four color design with easy to understand symbols, indicating the presence of campgrounds, horse and feed, spring water. Although maps are provided, topographical maps are also recommended, when traveling through this wilderness area. Pettingill notes, "A trip to the High Uintas can be very enjoyable, but may also be uncomfortable or hazardous to unprepared travelers." Tips and suggestions are provided to help make your experience more enjoyable, when traveling through this magnificent area. Outdoor ethics are discussed, and pictures of several lakes will provoke visions of future fishing destinations. - This series of 10 booklets is expected to be completed before Christmas, providing an excellent gift for any angler. New booklets are $2 each and booklets remaining in stock from the old series are $1 756-523- Brian Brinkerhoff Outdoors Correspondent Archery deer hunters can, in to look forward general, improved hunting conditions statewide as herds, across the state, continue to recover from the harsh weather conditions that almost depleted them during the winter of 1992-9Mike Welch, Big Game Coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources, reported, "Deer numbers are stable, or are increasing, throughout most of the state. The only management unit I'm aware of, that experienced a significant winter loss of fawns, was the Cache Unit." Welch credits the increased numbers of deer to a relatively mild winter through most of the state and good fawn survival. Excellent forage also resulted from a wet spring, allowing lactating does with newborn fawns to remain healthy. Utah's 1998 general archery buck deer hunt runs Aug. 11. Hunters are reminded that written permission is required to access private lands and fire danger is high, due to increased amounts of drying vegetation. Provided is the latest 3. t. region-by-regio- hunt forecast: n Northern Region - Advanced scouting will be necessary to find success this year according to Lou Cornicelli, Northern Region Wildlife Manager. A wet summer has resulted in an abundance of water in the region, spreading deer out over a large area. He suggests locating travel lanes, bedding areas, and actively used water holes. He suggested, "Hunters need to spend time in the field and learn where the deer are moving. Don't rely on a traditional area unless that area has paid off during a year when conditions are similar to what we have this year." should find Hunters increased numbers of deer on IB all the region's units except the Cache Unit, where a harsh, late winter resulted in 50 percent of its fawns being lost. Hunters are reminded that with the exception of the North Slope of the Uintas, all of the remaining units in the region are on private property and that hunters must obtain written permission from landowners prior to hunting. He added the following reminders: objectives. We should see an excellent deer hunt this year." The growth of deer herds in areas of the region west of has been slower. He commented, "Growth in deer numbers on the desert mountain ranges west of has been less favorable, with the Oquirrh Mountain herd perhaps being the best of the lot. Last winter we saw a pretty good bump in that population." He reminds Central Region hunters: All Division Wildlife Man- The Vernon Unit remains closed to hunting. Those hunting the Wasatch agement Units in the region are closed to motorized vehicles. Plateau (Manti Mountain) in Sanpete County must have a Southeastern Region deer permit to hunt the area. A Central Region permit is needed to hunt elsewhere in Sanpete Some U.S. Forest Service areas are closed to the use of vehicles. Contact your nearest USDA Forest Service office, to learn restrictions. Learn whether a city allows the discharge of bows before hunting in any municipality along the Wasatch Front. Central Region - Deer numbers continue to increase through most of the Central Region and hunters should see more deer this year. Bruce Guinta, Central Region Wildlife Manager, reported, "Overall, deer herds in the mountainous areas of the region located east of are doing quite well. We're seeing good growth in the herds and many of them are management approaching in County. That portion of the Wasatch Mountains management unit located in Salt Lake County is an archery only, hunters choice hunting unit. Any deer or elk archery permit, regardless of region, is valid there. Northeastern Region - A fairly mild winter in the Uintah Basin should result in increased numbers of deer. Steve Cranney, Northeastern Region Wildlife Manager, commented. "Our survival rates each. see." He suggests, "Choose an area, learn it well, and stick with it year after year. The more you know a piece of real estate, the better your chances of consistently finding deer." Two reminders for those hunting the region: In an effort to help deer herds in the Book Cliffs recover, the Book Cliffs Unit remains closed to hunting. A substantial amount of land in the Uintah Basin is Ute tribal land and is not open to public hunting. Hunters are ' encouraged to obtain maps, available from Division offices, to learn Ute tribal boundaries. Southeastern Region Brent Stettler, Southeastern Region - Information and Education Manager, reminds hunters that the Book Cliffs and Henry Mountains units remain closed to deer hunting during the 1998 deer seasons. He also reminds hunters that Elk What to wish for when 3 o ""MP" iB Headache is humanity's most common pain. Sooner or later nearly all of us get one. But to about 20 of the population, headaches are more than an occasional discomfort; they are chronic or recurrent. The causes of headaches are numerous. There are headaches caused by inhaling the fumes of noxious chemicals; looking at wQja e3 , t 8 756-523- 8 - - Post-seaso- n "Summer rocket" luge rides ending after Labor Day Adventure awaits the fearless, but not for long, as Bear Hollow's Summer rocket rides near Park City willend shortly after Labor Day, Sept. 7. During the warmer months, adventure seekers race down the official Olympic Bobsled track with wheeled sleds, known as rockets. Individuals interested in reaching speeds of 0 MPH, may ride this track from noon-e p.m. on a basis, Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, contact the Utah Winter Sports Park at (435) luge-typ- e 45-5- 7 first-serve- first-com- 658-420- 0. niaMW.-aai- i- , , , quent and overlooked cause of headaches is the malfunction of spinal bones in the neck and upper back. When the bones of the spine lose their normal position or motion, sensitive nerves and blood vessels to the head can be affected. When spinal I0UAL HOUIINO LENDER Member FDIC qpius in r , .f 3PV.. 'It i i; V the community. instead of free hot dogs, red punch and the usual fanfare that accompanies a business's birthday, we're giving our 85 birthday wishes back to the communities that have supported us for just "7 as many years. For example, one day we'll donate clean bedding for a women children's and shelter, another day we'll send deserving boys and fit days in a row. After 85 wonderful years serving you, we couldn't wish for more. So we're helping make someone else's wishes come true. ea : 815 Bank of American Fork It feels good to turn 85 years old. w Hf girls to camp, On another day we'll provide a supply of teddy bears to local fire and ambulance crews to help comfort distressed children. And so on for For More Information or For an Appointment Call: Pleasant Grove m So Watch for next month's article on slipped discs Shirl "Rocky" Stone t,., Other than another 85 years, there isn't much we want or need at our age. But there are plenty of wants and needs nerves and related tissues are stretched or irritated that can produce throbbing headaches. Medications may cover up these warning signs, but do not correct the underlying structural cause. Many people find relief and correction with chiropractic care. Chiropractors are the only healing professionals who are trained to analyze and correct spinal nerve stress, also known as "vertebral subluxations." Today spinal nerve stress has actu ally reached epidemic proportions. This condition has ben called a "silent killer" because at the same time it is weakening the body, lowering vitality, and paving the way for diseases. on - Seven locations to serve you: Alpine Highland Lehi American Fork Pleasant Grove 9 654-179- 1 0 intense bright lights, sinus trouble or eye problems, high blood pressure, diseased teeth. ..the list goes on and on. But a fre 8 than we did last year." Archers hunting on the South Slope and Currant Creek units should find good success, but Cranney added, "Deer populations in Daggett County are still lower than we'd like to entry permit holders. The Manti unit, though below harvest objectives, is showing some improvement in the deer population and its age structure. Fair hunting, with modest hunter pressure, is expected. The LaSal Mountains have suffered from poor fawn production and survival for the past several years. buck:doe ratios have been low on this unit. Slow hunting and low hunter success is expected. Hunting on the Blue Mountains will be about the same as last year. Moderate hunter pressure is expected. The deer harvest will consist of mostly smaller bucks. The overall hunting experience is expected to be fair. The deer herd on the San Rafael is limited mostly to agricultural land in western Emery County. In general, the deer population is restricted to private property and will be accessible only to those with permission to trespass. Southern Region - Jeff Grandison, Southern Region Wildlife Manager, reported, "These are the best water distribution and range conditions I've seen in years. There's food and water for deer everywhere." -- "" my headaches? 785-078- bucks see more yearling Ridge and the Dolores Triangle may be hunted only by limited 756-523- 'to. chiropractic help Dr. certainly 8 I jwr" How can 32 South Main Street were good. We definitely had a good carryover of fawns and other age classes of deer. 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