Uintah Basin Standard | 1963-02-14 | Page 4 | Duchesne Area Attracts 10,700 Anglers

Duchesne area attracts anglers Fishermen topped the list as having made the most number of recreation visits to the Duchesne District of the Ashley National Forest last It is estimated from surveys made by forest personnel that fishermen and took advantage of the excellent fishing spots of this area last and Hunting attracted the next biggest number of people Survey tallies show visitors came to the area to participate in the big small game and game bird hunting during the past season Picnicking ran third as the recreation favorite of women and reports Ranger Burt F. Rouse and Assistant Ranger Arch Purpose of other recreation visits to this area in 1962 included for to hike and for wilderness including the famous Sir Edmund Hillary for general enjoyment and to gather forest products for pleasure and for scientific Study and Estimates show that persons visited the campgrounds in this area in Western Duchesne County in were at picnic to the wilderness areas and to other forest areas of the