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Show June 17 Deadline For 2002 Antlerless Big Game Hunting Applications Big game hunters who want the best chance to hunt antlerless antler-less elk, deer, moose and doe pronghorn on public land in Utah this fall are reminded that their 2002 antlerless application must be received no later than 5 p.m. on June 17. "The antlerless application period is really short this year, so it's important that hunters send their antlerless applications in as soon as possible," says Suzette Fowlks, information l specialist for the Division of ' Wildlife Resources. "Hunters can start applying on June 4. "There are usually some antlerless permits available after the draw but they're mostly for hunts on private land, so if you want a permit for a public land area, it's important to get your application in." Those who applied in previous previ-ous years should receive a preprinted 2002 application in the mail by June 4. Those who don't receive an application by June 4 may obtain one from the Division of Wildlife Resources' Web site hunting and fishing license agents statewide or Division offices. Beginning June 4, hunters who have an American Express, Discover, MasterCard of Visa credit card can apply for a permit per-mit online at Hunters who don't have a credit card can apply by mailing an application and their fees. A total of 10,594 cow elk permits; per-mits; 3,695 doe deer permits; 296 doe pronghorn permits; and 55 cow moose permits, will be available through the public draw this year. Many of Utah's private Cooperative Wildlife Management Units will also have public antlerless permits available. Hunters can apply for these public CWMU permits during the application period. Antlerless permit numbers are found in Utah's 2002 Antlerless Addendum. The addendum is currently available at Division of Wildlife Resources offices and the Division's Internet Web site. Hunting and fishing license agents will have their copies by June 4. Draw results will be posted by Aug. 1 at the Division's Web site and Division offices and hunter education centers. Successful applicants may be notified by mail before Aug. 1. Those with questions may call their nearest Division of Wildlife Resources office, or the Division's Salt Lake City office at (801)538-4700. |
