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Show Page 18 - THE HERALD, Provo, Utah, HUNTING, Wednesday, September 26, IPSO iron! versatile weapon for outdoor adventures 25-0- 6 on Ms fail's general op emeir 11-d- or spike deer half of the or were shot and left in three-poibetter areas. The idea was to allow smaller deer to grow to respectable size before being hunted but it never had the chance. The only solution for the program was to discontinue the hunts. There were 10 antler restriction units in the state where wildlife officials hoped more mature bucks would develop. bucks "Because of the being illegally killed, these programs were not acceptable," says Shields. Other programs that are more successful in providing hunter success and higher quality hunting are the limited entry units and the high country buck areas. Limited entry and high country buck area require a $22 fee, and applicants must be selected in a state wide draw. Limited entry hunters have a one in five chance of being selected. High country buck applicants have a one in six chance of being drawn. These units fulfill the needs of hunters who want bigger bucks and less hunter pressure. Drought conditions for the past two years have reduced deer populations in some areas. This has resulted in the Board of Big Game reducing the number of antlerless control permits issued. Last year there were 29,100 antlerless control The 6 was invented about by A.O. Niedner. The original cartridge was a wildcat named the 25 Niedner. The cartridge was made by passing a 304)6 case through a resizing die. 25-0- "sNrV & v ' The 25 Niedner wasn't an outstanding ballistic performer because the powders of the day didn't develope the full potential of the round. When the slower burning powders, like 4831, were developed, the bullet velocity 6 was increased and the became a more potent weapon. In 1969, Remington was the first major manufacturer to of6 in a production fer the model 700. This year Remington has introduced the 6 in their 700 classic series. ' 1 25-0- 1 ys, "J' ...... - -- 25-0- fif if'-- The completion of a bridge building and road paving project leading into Kodachrome Basin State Park has park officials excited about the results. The bridge and road were officially opened at a dedicatory service on Sept. 20. REASONABLE PRICE Photo courtesy Dennis Wintch, RMMDF Dennis Wintch of Orem took this deer with a spread of in southern Utah. It qualified for Boone and Crockett. - -- 40 inches There is no one better! XL'S b ' 11 years muffler shop experience 10 more years steel welding experience SPECIALIZING IN MUFFLERS! I THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL 1 I AS LOW AS I I 9QS5 CONVERTERS I m Latest equipment All work fully Expert installation Mig welding B 4 1 guaranteed I I Jim's Auto Accessories and Muffler Shop 90 No. 500 W., Provo 373-015- 4 8 am-- 6 pm Open Matthew Best photo antler restriction to Kodachrome - BEST QUALITY Jim Wakefield Yes, big mulies can still be found in Utah. areas. Access improved 25-0- 25-0- discussed at public meetings most recently in Fillmore and Brigham City and there were only 30 people at the meetings. "Too many hunters only get excited about deer hunting two days before the hunt and they forget it two days after the hunt. Some day they may not have some of their hunting privileges preserved for the future," says Jense. One of the biggest changes in this year's hunting programs is the There are no more three-poior better areas in the state. That program had a good concept, except for one flaw: too many Utah hunters don't obey the law. Wildlife officials found an excessive amount of killing of deer with fewer than three points in the areas. The program never had a chance. In fact, some conservation officers reported as many as one ch 1920 The future of big game has been elimination weight bullets like the 87 grain Spitzer can be loaded to shoot up to 3600 feet per second which gives it an effective kill zone of 300 yards on varmints. The weapon has to be sighted-i- n one-inhigh and 100 yards to have a four-inc- h drop at 300 yards. Heavier weight bullets, 115 to 120 grains, can be loaded up to 3100 feet per second giving an effective kill zone of 350 yards on antelope or deer. The 254)6 is not really built for taking animals larger than sheep or deer. The bullets are traveling so fast at close range that they tend to break up rather than penetrate if they hit a large bone. At long distances, the bullets lack the necessary mass to penetrate, especially an animal as large as a moose or an elk. I know that moose and elk have been taken with the but taking game of that size with this weapon must be done under ideal conditions, and must of the time, hunting conditions are less than ideal. 25-0- al The lighter game weapon. 30-0- nt management practices handled. of m 30-0- two-poi- nt sub-leg- 25-0- Herald Correspondent In 1906, the .30 caliber military cartridge was developed. 6 and It was called the has become one of the most versatile rounds ever developed. Many rounds have been built based on the 6 case including the 270, 280, 308, 243 and To many, just getting out is enough By JOHN BEST Herald Correspondent About one in every four hunters can expect to get a deer during this years general season. The general season from Oct. 20 to Oct. 30 will be affected by the drought conditions in most parts of the state. Wildlife officials say that means two things: first there are fewer deer, and second deer will be close to water sources. Drought conditions cause serious problems to young fawns in the weaning and early growth stages. Last year and this year there was great fawn mortality, resulting in fewer yearling and two and one half year old bucks to hunt. These are typically the largest number of deer shot during the general season, according to Big Game Coordinator Wes Shields. "Deer have been low, near the agricultural areas where there is water, or high up near water sources," Shields says. "The deer will be taking advantage of any moisture and stay nearby." Wildlife officials are estimating 180,000 hunters will try for mule deer in Utah this year during the annual hunt. This is by far the largest hunt in Utah. For many hunters this is a family tradition. To some hunters the most important forecast is the weather for opening morning, not how many deer there are. They simply want to get out and enjoy family, friends and some hunting. Since three quarters of the hunters in the field won't get a shot, or perhaps even a glimpse of a buck, it's a good thing they go for more than one reason. The Board of Big Game is considering recommendations from the public and from the Division of Wildlife Resources concerning limmting the numbers of hunters for the general deer season. This recommendation has two main goals. First to reduce crowding. The recommendation is for 150,000 hunters. Second, fewer hunters would give young bucks a chance to escape and mature, providing a higher quality hunt in the future. Several public hearings have been held concerning this matter and Grant Jense, Assistant Chief of Big game, says public response has been low. "People need to let us know how they would like to see The 6 is a good combinasize big tion varmint-mediu- By REX C. INF ANGER permits issued. This year the board approved only 25,250. According to Jense, there are still several thousand of these permits available. Antlerless control areas include Richfield. Uinta Basin, Boulder Mountain, Northern Utah, Ephraim and LaSalie Mountains. Other J.1K.H-&- areas are also available. Jense recommends interested J MfcllPHMI1ll1IIP'l'B"IH iWiiH ilil y llil III , TTTTfTWr hunters call the office to see if an area they are interested in is still open. The remaining permits are issued for a $12 fee on a first come first serve basis. Permits can be issued in person or by mail. mm M Time For A 10-MA- t W 1 LENNOX? I Appxeight $OQQ95! ma i & sateen cotton cloth. Comes Hexagonal, 8.5 ounce O.D. cotton sheeting. Has complete with liner of 5.2 oz. 2 doors on opposite ends. 2D0 sq. ft. center height, 3' sidewalls floor space measusring MVi' in diameter. 8' t Arctic Tent 10-M- an J ARCTIC TENT N 19M). "The bridge and road will really improve access to the park, especially during the month of August, when it was almost impossible to get people out here." said Kay Mar Willis, park ranger at Kodachrome Basin State Park. The head of the Paria River passes near the area the new 100 ft. bridge now spans, he said. This area would often become flooded, shutting off access to the park. The dirt road leading into the park also discouraged some people from visiting the park, he said. Having a bridge and a freshly paved road will alleviate both of these problems and should increase visitation at the park. Willis expects mere visitors to Bryce Canyon National Park will now include a visit to Kodachrome Basin as part of their trip. The new bridtie and road will also allow better access to some popular Bureau of Land Management areas located south of the park. Kodachrome Basin State Park is located 9 miles southeast of Cannon vilie. on state route 12. A spectacle of massive sandstone chimneys, the park is known for its sightseeing, quiet camping and horse back riding opportunities. 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