Show Elk hunt should be good starting Sept 29 The 1982 open bull elk hunt throughout the state should be about the same as last year according to Grant Glant Jense big game coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources of the Utah Department of Natural Resources and Energy Most herds In the state have been slowly but steadily improving over the thelast thelast last few years with a few of the areas remaining static The major factor this year as with other years will be weather conditions near the September 29 opener The moisture weve we've received so far this month means plenty of water holes and thick green vegetation giving way to scattered elk herds and mud About 2000 more open area bull elk permits were sold this year t than an last which will Increase the number of hunters to about according to Jense The Board of Big Game Control authorized about the same number of restricted area permits this year as in 1981 To help make the elk hunt a safe and good hunt hunters should consider a afew afew few points before they leave home Much consideration should be given to proper preparation for such a hunt The number one one consideration should be preparing for potential weather condi condi- conditions including rain snow ice mud and cold The weather at the top of the mountain can be quite different than the weather left behind in the valley Before you go hunting think about br- br bringing bringing a to pound animal off the mountain Normally these animals are not shot on the road and require skinnIng log Ing quartering and hauling long distances by foot Prepare the necessary equipment to perform these tasks before hand so your hunting trip can be that much more enjoyable Even Evenin Evenin in cold weather it is necessary to quarter an animal of this size An elk is too large to just hang in a tree An elk should be skinned quartered and hung to cool properly |