Show j 1 t 1 r rv r v i UINTAH WRESTLING COACH Chuck Henry left performs a wrestling move with Don Johnson right for Uintah grapplers December is cottontail time Another leaf from the pages of the Utah sportsmans sportsman's calendar has slipped away and with it the excitement of the autumn big game hunting season For many hunters the end of the deer hunting season signals a virtual end to outdoor activities But for many others the early days of winter herald the beginning of the pursuit of another quarry the cottontail rabbit THERE IS a uniqueness to rabbit hunting that for some sets it apart from other forms of sport hunting The stillness that prevails after a fresh snowfall and the beauty of the landscape add pan fin an ethereal dimension to the stalking of this elusive animal and a solitary hunter can find much pleasure in just being alone with nature December is usually uS an excellent excellent excellent ex ex- ex- ex month to hunt cottontails cottontails cottontails cot cot- and with a little cooperation from the weatherman this year should be no exception A bright sunny day immediately following a afresh afresh afresh fresh snowfall is the ideal time to hunt Rabbits like to warm themselves in the sun and will generally be found near and rocky areas along washes and canyons The meat of or a rabbit is not only tasty but also nutritious and should be a welcome addition ad to the table for Cor any j family And the enjoyment of the hunt should make the harvest well worthwhile So with December upon usand us usand usand and with winter weather just ahead take advantage of this change of pace hunting ex ex- Cottontails may not compare with hunting big game but between now and the end of January they can much hunting pleasure |