Show Winter recreational opportunities opportunities' The old year is on its last legand legs leg and 1978 is waiting in the wings wing to make its first appearance With the passing of 1977 most hunting opportunities for the winter months will have come cometo cometo cometo to an end for Utah sportsmen but other recreational opportunities opportunities opportunities op op- op- op will be just begin begin- ning About the only hunting seasons that will carry carryover over into the new year are the snowshoe and cottontail rabbit seasons which continue until the end of January and the partridge season which continues continues continues con con- until January 15 BUT MANY MAN V other outdoor activities could be of interest to the sportsman Winter fishing provides some excellent opportunities opportunities opportunities op op- for those willing to brave the elements with Flaming Gorge Reservoir and its big browns being one of the first to come to mind Utah Lake can ean provide some fine white bass fishing once the ice forms enough to support the ice fisherman and for those who dont don't fancy braving the chill winds of winter Lake Powell could be the place for some good bass fishing But there are arc other activities too that should interest the true and one of those is just enjoying the winter scene as a spectator This time of the year is excellent for just looking so dress warmly and wisely and then go out and enjoy Utah outdoors |