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Show Escape the heat with a fishing trip I by Bob Bahlmann Staff writer j A fishing trip is a good excuse to head up the canyon and escape the hot July temperatures. The mountain Streams are still running a little high, but anglers can find some success fishing the slower eddies and pools. Try the upper sections of streams and rivers for slower and clearer water. Hobble Creek and Diamond Fork have both been stocked, and other streams will be stocked as conditions permit. ; Strawberry Reservoir has been good for both cutthroats and rainbows. Cutts are being caught in about 50 feet of water on needlefish and rapala-typ- e lures. Bows can be found in shallower water, about 20 feet, near the in lets and Archers to take best shot at 3D competition by Bob Bahlmann Staff writer h archers will hold an arshoot chery July lOand 1. The event will be up Spring City Canyon (just follow the signs) and will feature lifelike 3D targets. About 40 targets will be placed to provide an experience as close to actual hunting as you can get. There will be a smoker round each day in which archers will use one arrow Top-notc- 1 and go through a course with 10 targets. According to Paula Brewer, the targets will be placed to challenge dam-,sand skills. "If they lose or wholly Try buggers competitor's springs. Brewer fly nymphs. Fishing pressure is break theirarrowtheyreout. k credits smoker round competition for heavy on weekends, so try a giving her the confidence to take the trip if you can swing it. t Now might be the best time of the shot that bagged her first elk last year. year to try for walleye. DeerCreekhas The shot was more difficult than she provided good fishing and Yuba has would have liked. "I thought. Ive been fair. Some of the walleyes being made this shot so many times on the smoker rounds, she said. It's great caught have been in the seven-poun- d range. Best success has been by slow practice. trolling in 12 to 15 feet of water with Everyone is welcome to attend the bottom bouncers. Some anglers have shoot, and those that would like to can also been pickingup some small mouth stay overnight. We always have a lot bass at Deer Creek. Try top water I ures of fun, said Brewer. Shooting will early, then switch to grub type lures begin on Saturday and later in the morning. until On dark. Sunday, things will go As always, be familiar with the regu0 a.m. and wrap about get underway lations on the waters you plan to fish, 3 For more information about up p.m.. and good luck. 8. contact Robert Brewerat 462-2- 9 el mid-wee- 1 Southeastern region Nonresident buck deer permits sold out Nonresidents of Utah who wanted to hunt buck deer in its Southeastern Region, but didnt obtain a permit by June 24, will need toconsider hunting in a different region this fall. Nonresident general buckdeerhunt-in- g permits for the Southeastern Region sold out June 24. The Southeastern Region joins the Southern Region as the two regions in Utah that have sold out of nonresident buck deer hunting permits for this falls hunts. There are sti II opportunities for nonresidents to hunt buck deer in Utah, though, as nonresident permits for the Northern, Central, and Northeastern regions are still available. They may be purchased from 265 license agents statewide; Division of Wildlife Resources offices in Ogden, Salt Lake City, Springville, Vernal, Price and Cedar City; or through the mail from the Salt Lake City Division office by sending an application to P.O. Box 68888, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116-8881 8. Utah nonresident buck deer permits also are available from one agent in Evanston, Wyo., one in Green River, Wyo., one in Wendover, Nev., one in Mesquite, Nev., and two in Page, Ariz. Nonresidents had their first chance to obtain Utah nonresident buck deer ; help locating and fishing any lake, reservoir or stream. The book, hot off the press, contains ' 544 pages of great fishing information, i including descriptions of over700dif- ferent waters in the state. Each listing of a water includes maps and direc-- l lions, accessibility, GPS coordinates, ! fish species, fishing tactics (including lures and baits and how tocatch the big f ones), and fishing regula- tions. t The book is also packed with other essential information, including sec- tions on: using GPS, backcountry ! travel, whirling disease, y basics, Utahs private waters, etiquette, Utah fishing records and much more. The UtahCouncilofTrout Unlimited is selling the book as a fundraiser and j will keep over 50 percent of the pro- ceeds for stream preservation and res- toration work and other projects of the organization. This is a great opportunity to help stream conservation efforts and also get the most comprehensive guide to f Utah fishing ever published," said Wes youll have ic OPY tential and is now working with UEB A members to increase profitability. The elk business didnt really get started until about 1950. Its been to a for elk illegal buy long, long time," said Greene. But the Yellowstone herd got so big that they held an auction. As an alternative to slaughtering the animals, area ranchers, w ho fed the elk on their private ranges for part of the year, were given the opportun ity to bid on elk. Some of them ate em, and some of them started raising them, said Greene. Since that time, close to lOO.OOOdomesticelkhave resulted from that original stock. Although Canada and some Indian reservations are offering wildelk for sale, Utah to buy a its still illegal in animal. To protect traditional livestock and ic the Utah elk herds, UEB A members are especially careful. Before an elkean be brought into the slate it must be tested y three times, at intervals, for 90-da- brucellosis, tuberculosis, and blue longue. The elk are treated about four times per year for parasites and the same types of ailments cattle can get. UEBA ranchers also voluntarily test every animal once a year for tuberculosis and brucellosis. The elk must be tagged and tattooed, and careful records are kept of their growth, fertility, and genetics. "Pedigrees are important," said Greene. There are four major markets for domestic elk, but most elk are raised for the production of velvet so antler size is a big factor in breeding plans. Although Ron Greenes herd bull is a magnificent animal with a spread, his real hope for the future lies in his younger bulls, like this two year old, that have outstanding 50-inc- I ' h pedigrees. Greene is stri v ing to become rnier source of g i nre- - elk and has invested the time and resources necessary to improve his breeding stock. His herd bull is six years old and will probably score close to 300 points this year using the Boone & Crockett measuring system. This bull weighs in at about I, (XXI pounds and is a very impressive animal. Greenes hopes for the future are centered around two younger bulls. One is a the other a yearling. These bulls are sons of two different elk that produce antlers in d. the 4(X) to 5(X) point B and C range. Elkantlersare harvested alter about 80 days of growth. At this stage they are only about 50 percent of their ultimate size, but its the stage at which they are highest in nutrients. The antlers are then freeze-drieground, and made into pills. uiliures have been usine it lor things like arthritis and high hlood said Greene pressure loi 2( XX) year-..Now icseaichers in Europe and America are prov mg that it can benefit some people. As jresult. demand for velvet antlers is growing worldwide and subiliing the market. "It's been " as highasS 50 per pound." said Greene around S50 right now ." An aver"It's been marketing venison lor years and impoits about ten tons per month." (ireene estimates that it will probably be ten y ears before the meat market for U.S elk becomes a reality . The lourth market is a new one in Utah Just recently the state legislature made it legal lordomestieelk to be void to hunting preserves. Regardless ol which market an elk age mature bull produces about 25 breeder chooses, his ranch benefits pounds of velvet each year The second market lor elk is the sale ol breeding stock. hen Greene first started raising elk there were only fiv e r other ranches in Utah: now there Win v arums stages ol operation The demand lor gvHsJ breeding stotk is high and could stay that wav lor another decade 1 he third market is as a meat source. the community Greene estimates that art-ove- Elk is naturally low in New taiandcholcs-teiol."saidGrccn- calandhas operation generates over his40-anim- Slb.(XX) in business to area suppliers. "Elk ranchers are really helping suphe said. port the Uval economy Greene said his two years of experience have helped him gain a greater m around them all the respec t tor elk time and I still can't wait to see them 1 every morning Our w hide family just loves working with these animals. There's something magical ahoulelk!" hunting permits in the 999 Utah Bucks, Bulls and Draw held earlier this year. 1 All of the 2,400 Southern Region nonresident buck deer hunting permits were either allocated through the draw, or chosen by hunters who were once residents of Utah and bought Lifetime SANPETE NEWS WILL STOP SENDING EVERYONE A PAPER Licenses w hile living here. Lifetime License holders who fulfill various requirements are able tochoose a permit for the region of their choice. AUGUST! DON'T MISS OUT! COMING SOON: IN Johnson, chairman of the Utah Council ofTroul Unlimited. Weeneourage all fishers to buy a copy. The book was written by Steve Cook, an expert guide, and was commissioned by Bryan Brandenburg, publisherofUtah Outdoors magazine. Dozens of Utah fishing experts provided information and guidance forthe book. This book will really arouse your sense of adventure, Brandenburg said. Its a must for any serious angler, and especially for anyone who is tired of the crowds in the same old Localized TV Guide! tfMore School & Sports Coverage rPiipRegular Feature Pages 1 places. Brandenburg recently joined with the editors of Utah Fishing & Outdoors Magazine to publish the book and a new magazine, Utah Outdoors. The group also has a website, and a newsletter that fofree weekly cuses On fishing and the outdoors. The book costs $24.95, and a one-yesubscription of the magazine is $ 19.95 and may be ordered by calling Children's Pages J Summer Special Price New Subscribers Only - In County S3fiPCtG NWS ar 1(877)523-126- Please sign me up for a subscription! 6. Junior golf classes offered at Palisade Palisade Golf Course w ill be offering juniorgolf lessons July 2 through 16. Anyone ages 8 to 15 that is interested should call the pro shop at Sign Me Up Today! Send Check or Name Money order to: Address State UTZIP City Sanpete News P.O. Box 189 Telephone Gunnison, Utah Check The Paper You Want: 84634 1 Sanpete News A L in Utah by Bob Bahlmann Staff writer Elk ranching has been legal in Utah for about two years and thats how long the Kane Valley Elk Ranch has been in operation. Ranch owner, Ron Greene, is also president of the Utah Elk Breeder Association. He originally got into raising elk as a hobby but quickly recognized the business po- Fishing guide helps experts and beginners Ever driven past a pretty stream or a small reservoir and wondered what the fishings like? Ever wanted to find a ; remote lake in the high Uintas? Ever ' wanted to know if a particular stream has a slot limit? j If so, youll love a newly published Utah Fishj book on Utah fishing-T- he ing Guide. You can become an instant i expert on any water in the state, and business booming Elk-breedi- ng 3 |