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Show $8-T- he Thursday. March 24, 1988 Times-lndepende- econd buffalo hunt planned n Henry Mountain unit I men who ranged their livestock herds in the Robbers Roost area, 18 two year old buffalo were released in 1941. There were three bulls and 15 heifers. They had been rounded up in by Barbara Ekker The Division of Wildlife Resources has added one more buffalo hunt on the Henry Mts. ta the already two scheduled. This hunt will o be for the harvesting of 22 cow held will 8 be Oct through and 16. The Board of Big Game Control skid this additional hunt is an attempt to balance out the herd stating i the past they allowed only bulls be killed. This statement is in er-as in 1961 there were 12 either x permits offered and 3 cows tdken, and this continued until present time (excluding 1964-6and 1 $72-7- 3 when there were no hunts at Yellowstone National Park and buf-fcl- i Utah-Wyomi- ir 5, 'Since being planted in the Rob- bers Roost area in 1941, 416 per-n- ts have been issued (this includes flur bid permits) and 382 buffalo hive been killed. Two hundred and were bulls, 116 were cows skty-on- e aid 5 were calves. fin a move to raise more funds for big game management, the Board of Big Game Control, started a practice ofcoffering a permit for the most yeted big game on a bid basis. cse are: one buffalo permit for a limum of $3,000; one moose ait at a minimum of $5,000; and bighomed desert sheep to go for least $20,000.00. lie other pints include permits for 191 pose, 66 buffalo, 15 bighorned ep, four Rocky Mtn. goats. Ten tits were issued by the Division Parks and Recreation for buffalo Ithe herd at Antelope Island. The vly scheduled buffalo hunt for vs on the Henry Mountains calls 20 resident permits and two ; shipped in separate crates, on flatbed trucks to Jeffery Wells, near the "Flat Tops" just a few miles north of Robbers Roost. Two of the bulls left the herd and were reported seen later near the border where they had been captured. The remaining bull headed west and was last seen in the Fish Lake area. . .so the 'buffalo cowboys' returned to Yellowstone in 1942 and obtained five more bulls. These remained with the cows and the entire herd began drifting south across the desert towards the Henry Mountains. There they have remained since. They have been seen at the 11,000 foot heights and as the winter storms move onto the mountains they trail to lower elevations. ' During the 1962 hunt, when blood samples and stomach samples were handed to veterinarians, it was learned that some were carriers of brucellosis. The herd was tested and innoculated against this disease before they left Yellowstone in 1941, and so they had to be rounded up. corralled and tested again. This disease causes the cows to abort their calves early in their pregnancy. A corral was constructed at a site near the Granite Ranch and on Nov. 20, 1963 Fish and Game Officials, pilots in aircraft, and cowboys began driving the herd off the desert into this winged canyon and funnel them into the corral. The cowboys' steeds labored to keep up with these massive animals. A helicopter was called into the 'drive' and the pilot was able to herd the lead bull into the alley of the chutes. Three straggling bulls seemed to hang back and appeared to be watching the capture scene. The helicopter pilot saw them and turned and went back to push them into the main herd moving towards the stockade. It wasn't until the main gate was slammed shut that these three bulls realized their plight and rushed the gate, leaped to heights of over seven feet, the fence broke like so many match sticks as the full weight of the animals fell against it Alert wranglers kept them from 2 Krasteaz Jimmy Dean Pancake nSS Mix 16 oz. Ron 4 varieties $1.89 $2.99 Save 40 fleeing and they were returned to the corral. Out of the 69 tested that day, eleven proved to be carriers of the dreaded disease. These were marked Save IGA with fluorescent streamers and hunted and killed the following January. Large Eggs TV Syrap 24 oz. 2$l.(D0) $1.30 "once-in-a-lifetim- e" " : non-ide- nt Save 22 Doz. permits. be buffalo hod was started by the Carbon Emery Fish and Game Pro- Save 28$ tection Association. Through the cooperation of the Grazing Service (now the BLM) and the Utah Fish and Game Dept, as well as stock- - Brian C. Backus Alice Corina Foy low rates make state Farm homeowners insurance a good buy. Our service makes it even better. . Call me. Jim Englebright 88 Agent East Center 259-516- 1 'l It Students of the Month named at Grand The Grand County High School faculty announced the Students of the Month for March to be Alice Foy and Brian Backus. The Student of the Month Award is sponsored by the Elks with support from Pizza Hut, Taco Bender and Rotary. Students who are chosen for recognition are eligible for the Elks Scholarship when they are Seniors. Alice Corina Foy is the daughter of James Lee and Sandra Foy. She attended Southeast Elementary and the Grand Middle School. In nominating Alice for this award the teacher cited her academic standing, and her participation in speech and other activities in school. At GCHS Alice has been on the Forensics Squad for two years as a debater and an individual events participant in the areas of impromtu speaking and public oration. She competed in the regional and state meets and various other tournaments. She took first in oratory at region. She is on the honor roll with a GPA of 3.2. Outside of school Alice uses her leadership ability as a member of the LDS seminary council. She enjoys photography, public speaking and writing as hobbies. For three years Alice has worked at the Frostee Freeze where she is now shift supervisor. She also does volunteer work at the hospital. After graduating next year from GCHS Alice plans to attend college and major in political science. About GCHS Alice says she enjoys it, "because of the friendliness and the dedication that students and teachers have for the school. In general people seem to care." Brian C. Backus is the son of Del Extra-Fanc- y Red Delicious Apples CL 3 lbs. S and Mary Backus. He attended Southeast Elementary and the Grand Middle School. He is currently a sophomore. In nominating Brian the teacher cited him for making good use of his time in study hall and willingness to accept responsibility beyond the requirements. Brian has been active in football, band and golf. His GPA is 2.85. When not in school, Brian enjoyc playing football, riding motorcycles, and golfing. Brian's work experience includes washing dishes. For the future Brian plans to go into law enforcement. When asked about what he likes about Moab, Brian said, "it is s fun place because there are places to go riding and hiking and you can always go camping. It's just a fun town." Red or Green Leaf Lettuce CL3 3 Bun. Yellow Onions Rummage sale plans made by sorority Members of Beta Zeta Chapter of ESA met Monday in Green River, the 7th at the home of Judy Ann Scott for their March Business Meeting. The meeting was conducted by President Carol Ekker. They made plans to have a rummage and bake sale on April 16th in the parking lot of the Melon Vine. This will begin at 9 a.m. and is pending on weather conditions. Some of the members will be traveling to Moab to attend the March State Council Meeting on March 26th. This will be hosted by Omega Rho Chapter of Moab. There were nine members present and for the evening was Betty Bums. The group will meet again on March 21 for their social at the home of Frankie Anderson. Co-Host- 3 lbs. Prices effective March 9 9 a.m. 7 p.m. Sunday 10 23-2- Hours: Mon.-Sa- t. -- a.m.-- 6 p.m. ,,00 !XUJ3 (, TRf) Cimtfb 'Tterm UttffCftiiifflg Ckgacn (Tfrr.ctto GvpgiQcoottK? |