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Show Jt im Wilderness Briefs Reiew, October 30, Lakeside 19R0, Page 7B N, Hurafers Await lifetime Chance uffffal persons, who beat 50 to 1 odds by drawing permits to hunt buffalo on the Henry Mountains, anxiously await the annual season November Utah is the only state where hunters may hunt buffalo in a wild herd. Jim Bates, game manager in the Southeastern Region, says the buffalo population numbers about 200 and is scattered over a 1,500 square mile area in the Henry Mountains. He estimates 50 calves were born this spring. Utahs first buffalo were obtained from Yellowstone Park in 1941. Three bulls and 15 cows were released near. Robbers Roost Ranch north of the Dirty Devil River on the San Rafael Desert. The first hunt was held in 1950, when 10 hunters harvested 10 buffalo. The next hunt was held in 1960, and has been held annually since that time. During the last 20 years, 223 hunters have harvested 202 buffalo. The hunter Twenty-seve- n free-roami- success has been 100 percent for 12 of the 20 years. In 1978, a buffalo was taken for the first time by a buffalo was first taken by archery equipment in 1979. Jim Bates can recall many interesting experiences in the 17 years he has been involved in the buffalo hunt.' Even after being warned, many buffalo hunters have been surprised to see an animal of such hulking proportions. Some hunters have come in tiny Volkswagons, expecting to carry away an animal weighing nearly a ton. Others have brought only a pocketknife for field dressing. Jim Bates has even d seen skirts and shoes when the mud was a foot deep.. . Bates advice to buffalo hunters is to come properly equipped and prepared for the worst weather. Mud,, snow or dust may plague hunters in the Henry " ' Mountains. But ask any successful buffalo high-heele- ... hunter. The buffalo hunt is all worth it. Not only will he or she bring back a trophy of memories, but the successful buffalo hunter will be able to show off a beautiful buffalo robe and huge on the Weber River, due to lower water levels. Fishing at Deer Creek Reservoir is as good as it has been all year, says Dennis Shirley, Central Region information officer. A few big fish are being caught at Strawberry, where are having success with flies anglers late ' in the evening. Generally, all streams are in excellent condition, with good populations of browns and some cutthroat and rainbow. Clair Davis, information officer in the Northeastern Region, reports that bait fishing is good at Calders and mounted head, and share 800 pounds of delicious meat with family and friends. If your pastime is fishing instead of hunting, or if you enjoy both during Utahs beautiful fall days, good angling is plentiful during the last month of the general fishing season. Many streams and lakes afe at their peak fishing condition. The general fishing season ends November 30, although some waters are open year-rounIn the Northern Region, anglers should catch fish from both shore and boats at Lost Creek and Rockport ; reservoirs, .according to Don Paul, Attn. ' Fly-fishin- g Audito Look Um your pool 365 days a year. Lower your operating costs with SolarDome. 20'x- 40' with blower I to LOMW BAKER Auditor State Trustworthy Experienced 1095 As low os Many styles to choose from. Custom Sizes Available 773-11- u;ni5D t7rrt qrrTTfrrr: POOL OWNERS d. information officer. In the Southern Region, anglers arfi catching brown trout in the Fremont River, according to Chris Chaffin, information officer. Minersville and Panguitch Lake also offer good fall fishing. Steinaker reservoirs. Southeastern Regional Supervisor Larry Wilson says Scofield is offering g for browns and good fishing. cutthroats on Fish Creek and Huntington Creek are good bets for anglers. Involved 78 Paid for by the Committee to elect Linn Baker Blame D Fisher, Chairman is excellent on the Logan and Blacksmith Fork rivers. Fishing prospects are good IdahoGrids Face San Josel MOSCOW, Idaho The Idaho Vandals, sporting a season record, take to the road this week to meet the Spartans from San Jose State University in a 7:30 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time) game in 17,500-seSpartan Stadium in San Jose, CA. Idaho is fresh off a 14-- 6 victory over Montana State to move its Big Sky Record to 1 on the year. San Jose State is 3 overall, including a loss to Long Beach State, last Saturday. in The series between the two schools stands at favor of the Spartans. In the two schools last meeting in 1968, SJSU upended Idaho The Spartans, a Division 1A school, have gained victories - this season over Santa Clara (28-1). and Fresno State Washington State (31-2Their other two losses were to Iowa State (27-6- ) and ). Stanford Like Idahos first four opponents of the year, the Spartans are primarily a passing team. In total offense they are averaging 356.5 yards per game, of which 218 yards is through the air. Their offense has been hampered the last several weeks with the loss of their No. 1 quarterback Darin Erickson who is out with a separated shoulder. Before being sidelined Erickson had passed for 965 yards, completing 75 of 156 attempts. His replacement has been sophomore Scott Ruiz who has 301. yards in passing. Ruiz has completed 23 of 44 attempts and has thrown six interceptions, five of which came in last weeks game against Long Beach. Idaho is led by quarterback Ken Hobart, the Kamiah Kid. Hobart has rushed for 455 yards and per game passed for 686 this season for a 190.2-yar- d average. Following Hobart in the rushing department is junior running back Russell Davis with 451 yards on 63'carries. Davis however suffered a pulled leg muscle in last weeks game along with a twisted knee and his status for Saturday wont be determined until later in the week. As a team the Vandals are averaging 397.2-yara game. The veer offense has generated an average of 271-- 6 yards a game on the ground this season. The Vandals are no strangers to San Jose States coaching staff. Head coach Jack Elway served as an ), and offensive assistant at Montana coordinator at Washington State under head coach The Spartans offensive Jim Sweeney (1972-76- ). coordinator Dennis Erickson was an assistant coach at Idaho from 1974 through 1975 as was Greg McMackin and Lon Troxel, both Spartan assistant coaches. McMackin, who coaches the Spartans defensive secondary, was a UI assistant from 1976 through 1978. Troxel, the defensive coordinator, is the son of former UI head coach Ed Troxel. He also was an Idaho assistant coach from 1975 through 1976. 4-- 2 at 2-- 3-- 23-2- 35-1- 4) (26-14- (35-21- 4x8 12 in. 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