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Show -- r - J EDITOR: NOEL NASH L outdoo: A13 THE DAILY HERALD (wwtt.HarkTheHerald.com) 0 on fishin; THURSDAY, SNOW GOOSE MULE DEER WATCHING ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOATS ELK HAWKS FERRETS THE BIGHORN SHEEP BLACK BEARS RED-TAILE- MAY 17. 2001 NEWS&NOTES D SHOW: Utah Lake will be the BOAT site of an J JlD DonAllphin Lake Powell producing all types of bass The fishing action on Lake Powell is as hot as h the weather. The bass are on their beds, stripers are active and hungry, and catfish, walleye and panfish are being taken in good numbers as well. "Now is the time to be on Lake Powell," said Jar-reEdwards, professional angler and guide, "It's not s fish hard to catch boat show Friday through Sunday. There is a $6 entry fee per car for the event at Utah Lake marina. There will be drawings for prizes each day -- including hats and life vests. Hot dogs and soft drinks will be available, with proceeds goirg to a local chanty. Marine dealers from throughout the state will be showcasing dozens of boats on the water, and other crafts will be displayed on trailers and at the marina. The show is scheduled for noon-- Provo Center Street exit and drive west TRESPASS LAWS: Two : . , 7 v x-- v - ,.v , si have a direct effect on Utah's hunters and anglers. Passed during the 2000 state legislative session, the first law r',j ) on private crop land and irrigated pastures, while the second allows officers to seize wildlife taken by people who trespass on priinvolves trespassing vate property. A 100-plu- long-hel- d ot PROVO RIVER TROUT: When trying to catch trout during the spring runoff period when streams and rivers rise and fall, only severe changes in water clarity should affect your fishing success. "The rise and fall of the river should not affect the trout angling if you know what you're doing," said Chris Bailey, an avid Provo River angler. "Rising water translates into swifter water." The trout that would normally be out in the current move to the edges, but should still be active and feeding." Don Allphin is a fishing columnist for The Daily Herald. He can be reached at donbasswest.com or 377-711- 1. law requiring people to obtain written permission to access private property, that is properly posted, has been in place in Utah for several years. Since May 1, written permission a day." Look for stripers near the dam or next to the CATFISH ACTION: Channel Cat fishing in the springtime is a tradition for both locals and visitors from all over the West. "Utah Lake is without a doubt the finest catfish fishery I've ever seen," said Lynn Jess, who travels from California each year for the fishing action. "It's been a little tougher this year, but once you find them, it's lights-ou- t action." The Lincoln Beach area to the south and the American Fork boat harbor to the north are producing some good channel cats. "Rigging for cats is easy," said Denny Peterson of Orem. "Tie a 2- - to leader on the bottom of a swivel, a treble or worm hook and put a bobber on top. That's the only way to fish for catfish around rocks." Bait for catfish varies greatly from angler to angler. "The best catfish bait I've found," Peterson said, "is white bass meat." Catfish will roam in water as shallow as 6 inches and the average catfish in Utah Lake will weigh close to 3 pounds. Bird Island and all the marinas should produce on a more consistent basis as the water warms and weather patterns stabilize. trespass laws that went into effect May 1 will tt Large-mout- to the reach the marina, take To small-mout- pump station toward the mouth of Navajo Canyon. Watch for other boats following the schools. Smallmouths are bedding on humps and flats in 2 to 15 feet of water, and h are very active. are on the points and in the backs of coves. Walleye can be found in 32 feet off points and dropoffs. Catfish are in the sandy bays in 10 feet of water. 9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. 6 p.m. on Sunday. also must be obtained to access private property if (a) the soil has been loosened or broken up, for the raising of crops; (b) there are crops on the land; or (c) the land is a pasture that "is irrigated by a sprinkling system or irrigation ditches. JOHN BESTThe Daily Herald Who's watching who? Rocky Mountain goats can be seen in the Tusher Mountains during summer field trips. Watchable Wildlife Days under way throughout state By valuable programs sponsored by the Utah Division JOHN BEST Special to The Daily Herald 7-7- M illegally taking wildlife, and to seize the wildlife taken. For more information, call (801) i 538-470sr KIDS MONTH: Ducks Unlimited is - - 1. - - Courtesy photo Reservolrr-Joh- n at Strawberry Hartman, left, and Shaun Burraston pulled in six rainbow trout and one cutthroat. They used worms for bait. On a very windy day to The Daily Herald RKED STONESpecial hawks can be seen Baby birds: Young field Eureka. to during trips red-taile- d PLAN A FIELD TRIP j j j j j j j j j j j j activities, and a chance for children to participate in games and contests. ID THAT (435) Ident-I-Car- d fish. Young anglers might be particularly helped by these cards. The waterproof cards fit into a vest pocket or tackle bag and are laminated. Each 865-610- 0 Southeastern region, Price Brent Stettler, (435) Salt Lake Wes Shields, (801) 5384776 Salt Lake Robert Walters, (801) 636-026- 0 538-477- FISH: The Company has designed a product that should assist anglers with accurate, identification of freshwater 8 789-310- 3 Lynn Chamberlain, activities and the Senior Greenwing Scott Root, (801) Northeastern region, Vernal Ron Stewart, (435) Southern region, Cedar City j activities. Artwork from Greenwings, DU's youth members, is displayed Greenwing Northern region, Ogden Jerry Openshaw, (801) 476-274- 0 Central region, Springville 491-567- site, www.ducks.org. The site offers games, contests, live chat and other throughout the site. The Greenwing section has connections to the Junior Contact names and phone numbers for more information on guided wildlife field trips: in the eight-car- d series costs $1.49. The complete set is $9.95, and comes complete with a plastic ring to keep them together. For more informaor visit the tion, call card 1 company's Web site at ! INSIDE: ways: Newsroom: 1555 Freedom Blvd., Provo. Mail: Photo of the week, P.O. Box . 4 celebrating Kids Month, with special programs and information on its Web have your picture published, send the photo and all the details of where and how you caught your fish or hunted your game. You can supply the information three 717, Provo, UT, 84603, wildlife and fish while trespassing. It allows officers to charge those who '"t-JL- take wildlife while trespassing with an additional Class B Misdemeanor for To t yiif law. second law passed by the legislature makes it more costly to take PHOTO OF THE WEEK r mission under the new TT A of Wildlife Resources. Watchable wildlife field trips and wildlife festivals take place on 43 days scat- It's a nearly indescribable experience to watch desert .bighorn sheep butt tered throughout the year. heads during the rutting these field trips or During season. As they charge and festivals the public is invitclash, a clap like thunder ed to locations where educaechoes across the red rock tion officers with the DWR canyons of Moab. know wildlife will be. It's an inspiration and The big advantage of takthrill to see Rocky Mouning part in these organized tain goats effortlessly climb wildlife events is not just the steep talus cliffs of the knowing where wildlife will Tusher Mountain Range in be, but also getting informaSouthern Utah. tion about species and habiIt's an exciting event to tat from wildlife authoriview young bald eagles takties. "Utah is divided into five ing their first flights along the shores of the Great Salt regions by the DWR, and Lake. each region hosts different It can send a chill down events focusing on wildlife your back to hear the in their area," said Bob Wal- majestic bugle of a bull elk ters, the State Watchable echoing across mountains Wildlife Program coordina- covered with tall pines and ton "A good example of an golden aspen. These are all opportuniexciting and informative ties available to people who field trip in the central like to watch some of the region is the '100 Species in 600 incredible species of a Day Birding Classic' being wildlife in Utah. hosted by the central divi- Opportunities like these sion of the DWR on May are not just for experienced 19 "he said. wildlife lovers who dedicate Last year participants in days and weeks to the out- this field trip observed 124 doors, but are being made species of birds in Central more easily available to See WILDLIFE, A15 everyone in Utah through The new law will mostly affect upland game hunters, and waterfowl hunters hunting in farm fields. Anglers who cross cultivated fields to access fishing streams will be the first of Utah's sportsmen to seek written per- Calendar of guided tour events, Page A15 SOLUNAR GONE FISHIN' TABLES LOWER LAKE POWELL south to Highway 20. Then across to Highway 89 to Panguitch, Kanab and then to Page. GETTING THERE: Take WHAT'S BITING: Stripers, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and walleyes. MOON Fri. Sat Sun. Mon. anchovies. For small-mout- h Yamamoto and largemouth bass Senkos in smoke, greenclear and white. White spinnerbaits, and Pop-- topwater baits. curly-tachartreuse grubs. Walleyes BAITS: For Stripers RISE DAY Today Tue. Wed. . 2:42 a.m. 3:08 a.m. 3:34 a.m. 4:01 a.m. 4:29 a.m. 5:02 a.m. 5:40 a.m. SET" 2:06 p.m. 3:06 p.m. 4:08 p.m. 5:12 p.m. 6:18 p.m. 7:27 p.m. 8:36 p.m. SUN R DAY SET RISE il 12-ouncfootball Stripers head jig hook tipped with pieces of anchovies and dropped to 30 feet and jigged up and Swim the grubs and spinnerdown; Bass baits close to cracks in structure. Concentrate on shady edges. Fish Pop-- topwater lures early and late. Fish Senkos weightless with a 20 worm hook on the flats; Walleyes Find vertical structure in 32 feet of water. Drop the grub down and jig it slowly up and down. TECHNIQUES: e COMPILED BY DON ALLPHIN Today Fri. Sat Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. 5:09 a.m. 5:08 a.m. 5:07 a.m. 5:06 a.m. 5:05 a.m. 5:05 a.m. 5:04 a.m. 7:38 7:39 7:40 7:40 7:41 7:42 7:43 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. OUT ON THE WEB hunting site www.goodhunting.com Hiking trails information www.trailwalk.com ."II" 3 |