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Show The Park Record O Section B Thursday, September 17, 1992 D Page B9 Sportsmen contribute to economy By Terry Messmer, Ph.D. USU wildlife specialist What is the worth of people who hunt and fish? The answer to this question depends a lot on how we define a hunter and fisher and on whom we ask. Just because people hunt or fish doesn't necessarily mean they qualify as sportsmen and sportswomen. True hunters and fishers take an interest in their sport beyond just the actual act of fishing and hunting. They become involved in preparing future hunting and fishing enthusiasts as well as working with landowners and wildlife agencies to insure the future of all wildlife--not just those they choose to pursue. True sportswomen and sportsmen also are not just wildlife's fairweather friends. When times are tough and game scarce due to drought or severe weather, enthusiasts can still be found purchasing hunting and fishing licenses. Although they may not be able to hunt or fish as much as they like because of reduced habitat conditions and game populations, true enthusiasts still buy licenses. True sportsmen and sportswomen realize the small fee they pay to enjoy their sport will be used to restore lost wildlife habitat, thus ensuring future hunting and fishing opportunities for themselves and others.' There is another aspect of a hunter and fisher's worth. That is the impact they can have on local, state and regional economies. In the July-August 1988 North Dakota Farm Research magazine, Jim Baltezore and Jay Leitch report some interesting data on the 1986 economic impact of resident hunters and anglers in North Dakota. The authors report that in 1986, hunters and fishers spent some $310 million in their state, not including license fees. Most of this money was spent in rural areas that supported or created the natural resources hunters and anglers sought. Additionally, for every $1 they spent, $1.25 in gross business volume and $0.48 in personal income were generated. According to these economists, people who hunt and fish in North Dakota account for $698 million in gross business volume, $149 million in personal income and about 8,470 jobs. In 1986, there were 92,189 licensed resident hunters and 125,044 licensed resident anglers for a total of 217,233. The total resource generated from hunting and fishing activities in 1986 was $840 million, or about $3,862 for each hunter and fisher afield. In Utah in 1991, there were nearly 240,000 resident big game permits sold. If you used the 1986 dollar figures generated in North Dakota, these 240,000 hunters alone, excluding anglers and small game hunters, have contributed more than $926 million to the state's economy. Again, much of this is being returned to local economies. According to the authors, rural leaders should look seriously at the potential for increasing hunting and fishing activity in their jurisdictions. Based on the reports findings, it appears that hunting and fishing can offer large returns to small, rural communities without the need for additional substantial up front investment. September Special CELLULAR PHONE SALE Get two for the price of one Buy a Nokia 101 portable, one of the smallest handhelds on the market today at 9.9 oz., and get a new Nokia P4000 portable at no additional cost. For additional information on cellular service, phones, and accessories in the Park City, Kamas, Oakley, Coalville, Heber and Salt Lake areas, call: SUMMIT COUNTY CELLULAR PEGGY 640-0333 or 649-3438 . if ( Offer vjlid thru September 30th, 1 992. "New service activation of one year required Authorized Agent of LORlMEST CELLULAR Rendezvous planned at Bear Lake Echoes from the past will sound once again as modern day mountain men gather at Rendezvous Beach for Bear Lake State Park's Fourth Annual Mountain Man Rendezvous, September 17-20. People who would like to watch a variety of mountain man events won't want to miss the rendezvous on Saturday. The day begins with another muzzleloader rifle shoot competition, from 9 a.m. -noon. After a break for lunch the mountain men will head to the water, where the canoe competition will be held from 1-3 p.m. After the canoe competition skills in tomahawk and knife throwfng will be tested. This competition runs from 3-5 p.m. Dinnertime is from 6-7:30 p.m. and then the mountain men will be Low cost rabies protection for pets Pet owners will be able to obtain low-cost rabies vaccinations for their cats and dogs Saturday, September 19 from noon to 4 p.m. at Taylorsville Park, 4700 So. Redwood Rd. The cost this year is only $6.00. All dogs must be on a leash or in a carrier. All cats must be in a carrier or confined in a box with a lid on it Cats are required to have rabies vaccinations every year and dogs at 6 months, one year and every two years after that. Animal Control staff will be present to license dogs 6 months of age and older. Bring your pets certificate of sterilization with you to enable you for the $5.00 license fee otherwise licenses are $15.00 for unsterilized dogs. Save $10.00 next year by having your dog spayed or neutered. For more information call 264-2267. presented awards at the Awards Banquet. Tall tales will be spun as the night concludes with a liar's contest at 8:30 p.m. The liar's contest will be held around the group fire pit at our day use area.The light of the fire will be the only light while mountain men tell their tall tales. Sunday's competition consists of a Trail Walk, which begins at 10 am. ParticipanS in this event walk a specific path and shoot at metal ducks, fish, elk, and antelope, along with matches, feathers, eggs and straws. The animals swing when hit, while the mountain men have to light the match by shooting it and shoot the feathers in half, he said. Competitors will receive awards for their skills in the Trail Walk at an awards ceremony held at 1 p.m. and another Bear Lake Mountain Man Rendezvous will conclude. Most of the rendezvous activities will be held near the Big Creek camping loop. For camping reservations at Rendezvous Beach call 1-800-322-3770. The fee to make a reservation is $5 per site. The camping fee is $9 a site per night and modern rest rooms and hot water showers are available to campers. For those attending the Rendezvous for the day, the fee is $3 per vehicle. The fee to participate in the mountain man events is $10. Rendezvous Beach is located on Highway 30, 10 miles south of Garden City. 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