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Show Free Press - Bird Wednesday, November 26, 1997 - Page 12 Hunt feeding becoming a popular hobby By Brian Brinkerhoff Outdoors Correspondent When snow begins to fly this holiday season, many of Utah's wintering birds may have a difficult time locating food for sur- vival. Urban development along the Wasatch Front has eliminated many areas of natural habitat, where natural food once was available. Snowy conditions can make remaining habitats inadequate for survival. Many of us have seen, in recent years, pheasants and quail dodging snow plows and automobiles, while searching for food. As many of us give thanks for the beautiful wildlife around us, we can give something back by providing feed and cover for wintering birds. Bird feeding along the Wasatch Front is growing in popularity, with many families providing food for wildlife. Some statistics claim that bird feeding is now the second most popular wildlife activity in the state. Seeds and nuts are some of the greatest nutritional sources for wintering birds. Wildlife Bob Walters, Program Coordinator of the Division of Wildlife Resources, reports, "There are several seed types to attract birds. Black-oi- l sunflower seeds and millet are the best known, but there is a thistle seed which will attract smaller birds too." He notes that black-cappe- d chickadees, finches, robins, pine siskens, and others readily flock to free food, while apple slices and pears attract flickers and woodpeckers to your yard. Many birds have a hard time resisting peanut butter, which provide? both protein and fat for birds requiring energy. Dean Mitchell, Upland Game Coordinator, explains that location is key in attracting different birds, "Four basic feeder locations accommodate different foraging habits of birds: (1) ground, (2) tabletop, (3) hanging, and (4) tree trunk." He adds that minimal cost is required to build an appropriate bird feeder, "Juncos, towhees, most sparrows, quail and pheasants are ground level foragers. An effective quail and pheasant feeder can be constructed by making an eight-incdiameter cylinder out of 14 inch by 36 inch 'hardware cloth.' The cylinder can be nailed to a plywood platform elevated above the snow by cinder blocks. Once the cylinder is solidly fastened to the platform, kernel corn can be used to fill the cylinder." Mitchell mentions that h work each year could pay a fee of $18.75 for each hour not tabletop level feeders, placed approximately five to eight feet off the ground, will attract birds which look for food in taller shrubs and trees. Chickadees, jays grosbeaks, blackbirds and finches visit these feeders mounted on posts, benches, window sills, and completed. This money has been used to help fund service project work that benefits wildlife. The board cited a desire to n tend to feeders attract these same birds. Suet and feeders mounted on tree trunks attract woodpeckers, Brian Brinkerhoff Outdoors Correspondent i I A i 1 If hunting season seems to be too short each year, deer enthusiasts may want to consider participating in the J T J Dedicated Hunter Program, which the Wildlife Board allowed to continue with a few modifications. "The Dedicated Hunter ji Mark reported Hadley, Media Coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Program," iJ! tTT Resources," is designed to maximize recreational deer hunting opportunities by allowing participants to obtain general season buck deer permits, for the region of their choice, without having to compete with other hunters for them." -- - Five generations, times two... Brockland Hadfield, daughter of Chad Hadfield, and granddaughter of Cindy Hadfield, left rear, is lucky to have so many great grandparents. Above, she is seated on the lap of her great-gregrandmother Alene Don Jones, right. Below, Jones, with Dale Peterson holds the little girl, with his daughter, Dalene Jones, at right. cen- Little ter, at great-grandfath- hunters Dedicated er er are allowed to hunt all three general seasons (archery, general and muzzleloader) and may take a total of two deer during their three-yea- r participation period. In Dedicated Hunters serve Utah's wildlife by participating in service proof jects, paying money service hours that is used to fund projects, gaining knowledge of wildlife through the program's hunter ethicsgame management class and providing input at RAC meetings. Those interested in joining the program must attend a return, in-lie- u hunter ethicsgame Division management course, offered January through March, then sign up for the program before Bucks, Bulls and Draw results are post- ed April 21. The Utah Wildlife Board, during their recent Big Game Meeting, announced the follow Ji participants who Only draw a limited entry rifle permit may participate in all three limited entry hunts (archery, general and muzzleloader). Hunters who draw an archery nuthatches, and brown creepers, as they naturally search along tree trunks for food. Feeding Utah's wintering birds can provide entertainment, education, and a sense of accomplishment. Wildlife of Division Resources offices across the state can provide tips on appropriate feed, plans to build your own bird feeders and upland game bird cribs. Feeding Utah's Birds is available at all offices hunters Interested may more information by contacting the Central Region Division office at receive 489-567- 8. We now represent for preferred drivers: nncrnn for $1. Travelerslnsurance EE Dedicated Hunter Program maximizes opportunities By muzzleloader limited entry permit mostly because the odds of drawing one of these permits is better, explained Evans. "We want to prevent any abuses of the system, while still allowing additional opportunity for those who draw a rifle permit." ensure participants participate work when approvin hands-oing the requirement that they participate in at least eight hours of work during one year of the program. fences. Hanging or muzzleloader limited entry permit may participate only during the season for which they drew a permit. This decision was made to discourage abuse of the system by some whose main desire is to hunt all three seasons, and who apply for an archery or Continued Your independent agency gives you the choice! SAVE ing program changes: The program will have a three-yea- r sign-u- p period only. A participant may sign up any year but will remain in the program for three years. There will r be no participation. Annual attendance at a hunter ethicsgame management class is no longer AN ADDITIONAL 10 WITH AN AUTOHOME PACKAGE! Li tO K- g(NEXT TO ALPINE CREDIT UNION) 76 South 360 East American Fork, Utah l IHC Health Plans j two-yea- FRE required. Instead, participants must attend one. education course, that explains the program and teaches hunter etirs and wildlife management principles, before being accepted as a Dedicated Hunter. "The majority of people who enter the program already have good ethics and a good understanding of what's going on with wildlife in Utah," remarked Greg Evans, Division Dedicated Hunter Coordinator. Participants must attend G-M- DNT! 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