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Show fi 1 i 1 j I IL.v.,.. " L ,,,,..- ,. J WILDLIFE CB By JON LEATHAM - - As a result of increased -concern by sportsmen of . unlawful wildlife law viola- - lions, several Wildlife - Federation groups throughout the stale have assisted the Division of Wildlife Resources in establishing a new program of utilizing CB radios to report any violation - associated with the wildlife -code. : ONE OF the first groups to sponsor this program was the Davis County Wildlife Federation. From their own: At their annual steak fry, the Davis County Wildlife Federation presented the Division of Wildlife Resources two CB radios. Jack Rensel, regional supervisor accepted the radio from Darrell Sorenson, president of the group. Also pictured in the presentation are Lloyd Colemer, conservation officer Jon Leatham, and Gene Redwine. funds, the Davis County Wildlife Federation purchased two 40 channel CB radios and donated them to the Division of Wildlife Resources northern region for use by conservation officers in Summit and Davis County. CB radios may become a very important enforcement tool if the sportsmen will become involved in reporting - violations. The first real test will be during the big game hunting seasons. Conservation-Officers will monitor CB -Channels, 14 and 19 and their " CB-handle will be "Sportsmen "Sports-men Control." REWARDS UP to $500 will be offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction con-viction of persons unlawfully taking big game. If you are a witness to a game violation, you should note the time and place of violation, the physical description of those involved, and the license plate number. color and make of any vehicle involved. Report this information infor-mation via CB or any other means as soon as possible to any law enforcement office. THE MAJORITY of DWR officers now have CB's and the division is encouraging sportsmen to use their CB's to report game violations. |