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Show WILDLIFE REPORT ByJonUotham lJ jSj Conservation Officer NTtf - " in i -n f n , n , --.iii- The hunting seasons are rapidly coming to an end. December 14th was the last day in which geese could be taken by the waterfowler in southeastern Utah. Due to the mildness of the weather, however, the migrating geese were just beginning to show up in the area of Green River and Moab. Hunters who diligently pursued pur-sued the honkers were able to bring a few home for the table. Although geese are no longer legal game, hunters are reminded that the duck season will continue until January 5, 1975. Hunters who possess night hunting permits for taking coyotes, jackrabbits and bobcats bob-cats are reminded that their permits expire on December 31. 1975. A 1976 night hunting pernii' must be purchased if hunting is continued after January 1. The permits may be purchased from the Division of Wildlife Resources for $5. Cottontail rabbit and Chukar partridge will still provide 1 some hunting until January. Chukar season closes on January 15th, and cottontail rabbits are fair game until Jan. 31. Daily bag limits on chukar is 8 and the daily limit on cottontail is 10. The Division of Wildlife Resources has recently com pleted a transplant of ten desert bighorn sheep. The sheep were transplanted by helicopter to an area on the west side of Lake Powell. More information will be forthcoming. forthcom-ing. The purpose of the transplant trans-plant is in keeping with the goals of the Division, to utilize all available habitat in establishing estab-lishing wildlife populations in their historic ranges. If a Christmas gift is hard to find for the sportsman in your life, you might think about buying a 1976 hunting or fishing license. It will be a gift that can be used through the coming year, especially it is a combination hunting a fishing license. The per; who is to receive the licei-should licei-should sign it after he receipt it, and a hunter safety ci ' must be shown for purchase 1 a license for those undeW years old. |