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Show 1975 Page Progress Thur. Jan. 23. SS2 4 As of January 15, 1975, the general rules and regulations for trapping went into effect new two major changes were made in the new rules. The 1st change added the fox to the list of coyote and bobcat that when being trapped, spacers of 516 of an inch must be on the trap. The second change is that an exposed bait must be at least 30 feet from a trap set. While most trappers accept the thirty feet distance law for exposed bait, many maintain that a 516 inch gap in a will allow a predator such as fox, coyote, and bobcat to escape. several trappers rely on trapping as their sole income during winter months, and feel that animal losses in their traps affect their livelihood. There Only WILDLIFE itEPORT trp UTAH STATE DIVISION OF WILDLIFE SALT LAKE CITY 75 LICENSES AVAILABLE New fishing and hunting licenses are on sale, according to Division of Wildlife Resources Fiscal and Accounting Chief, Doug pay. Even though the current license year does not end until January 31, sportsmen may now obtain the 1975 licenses now. Sportsmen must have them for any activities after Feb, 1, are some trappers that maintain that a 516 inch gap is not large enough for an animal to escape from, so there is two sides to the story. Trappers are remmded that there are groups in the country Law Enforcement Chief, Mr. John Nagel points out that the cougar hunters may use permits purchased before Ja. 31 for the 1974-7- 5 season until the last day of the hunt, April 15. However, they must purchase a 1975 small game license and should have both 1974 and 1975 licenses in their possession to eliminate any confusion whenbeing checked by conservation officers. that would like to abolish the use of steel traps. Most of these are for humane reasons. The gap law was a response by the Division of Wildlife Resources to consider the concerns of the humane groups, while at the same time providing for a continuation of trapping there is a middle of the road approach that must be taken to prevent dead-locbetween the trapping and groups. The Division is in between these two groups, and will continue to guide and direct trapping regulations for the maximum benefit and least suffering of PRELIMINARY PHEASANT REPORT Prior to the 1974 pheasant season, the Division of Wildlife Resources advised sportsmen they could expect "tough hunting' with low hunter success because of relatively low pheasant abundance. Preliminary harvest infor- mation derived from checking hunters in the field and at checthat king stations confirmed forecast. As a matter of fact, hunter success was lower than expected in some areas where inclement weather prevailed on opening day, according to the Division Upland Game Super ks anti-trappi- ng visor Darrell Nish. 4 few areas such as Cache, Utah and Emery Counties exp- increased success state erienced over 1973, but most of the experienced what will probably 74 as the lowest hunter success on record, said Nish. Final Harvest statistics will go down be compiled via hunter questionnaires over the next two months, sportsmen receiving the annual upland game harvest are encouraged questionnaire to complete and return it to the Division, simply by dropping it in the nearest mall box. DIVISION GOALS additional charge to itself to go beyond what may be available the goals of the Div. of Wildlife today, says Division Director, John E. Phelps. Res.) This is noted in the fourth To enThe third goal of theDlvls-io- n goal of the Division; of Wildlife Resources is to hance u tails wildlife heritage "Maintain numbers of and acc- through use of scientific techessibility to the several species niques. of game animals sufficient to have enjoyed great "We success in expanding the public perpetuate the traditional sports of hunting, fishing and trapp- fishing and hunting opportunity by developing waterfowl habitat, ing as principal uses of wildlife while simultaneously prointroducing new wildlife species and reintroducing viding for other recreational educational, scientific, aesthetspecies, transplanting or redisic, therapeutic, and economic, tribution wildlife from existing uses of all wildlife. populations, purchasing or devMost wildlife has the capabimproveloping fishing ility of satisfying a diversity of ing big game ranges and other said Mr. human uses, consumptive as similar programs, well as nonconsumptive. "The Phelps. be These activities will Division recognizes the legitimacy of these various uses by continued so long as benefits to people, within the capacity of the wildlife can be demonstrated, its he added. "But , additionally, resource, but contends primary purpose continues to be new techniques wUl be sought in an effort to expand wildlife the husbandry of wildlife populations of the state to satisfy the numbers and varieties. These basic uses of hunting, fishing & activities will be accomplished with due consideration to other says Division Dirtrapping, resource needs and to the possector John E. Phelps. "We are aware of threats ibility of introducing unacceptagainst hunting of wildlife and able conflicts w'ithlnthe wildlife communit. interpret this attitude as a prelude to protests against conThr thrust of programs resumptive uses generally, he lated to this goal will be the maintenance or creation of self said. " e will face this challsustaining populations. enge so hunting, fishing and trThe Division will urge univapping, can be preserved and ersities and other legitimate will demonstrate the validity research entities to continually of such uses by whatever means involve themselves in rsearch are available.,; pertinent to this goal, concluded "Maintenance of numbers the Director. will not in itself preserve the opportunity to utilize wildlfe, he continued, "public access to the lands and water which suis pport wildlife populations The 1974 Utah fishing season equally essential. TheDlvislon will close with three new lunk-e- rs will strive for greater access state logged in the all-tiopportunity and will be particulrecords book. arly active in efforts to extend Sam LaManna coaxed a republic access on private propcord black bass from the water erties. of I ake Powell. The bigmouth The Division acutely awthe scales at 10 lbs. 2 ozs. are that much of the difficulty tipped and topped the list for tills developing in public access up species. F.J. Smiths successon private property results ful scrap with a 2 lb. 8 oz. black from public disrespect for the crappie will put them both in the private ownership; iiid special records book, the first time effort will be directed to clean this species has graced the list up the activities and thus the When Verl Hanchett horsed image of hunters, flsheinen a 29 lb. 8 oz. brown trout from and other users of wildlife, he Flaming Gorge Reservoir in said. the September, he shattered Even though continued emexisting record by over four phasis will be given to the tradpounds, and missed the national itional uses o wildlife outlinrecord by a mere two pounds. ed above, it will nt be able to The old mask had stood sLice be at the exclusion of other de1924 when Logan Reservoir mands, on or values of, wildyielded a 25 lb. 5 oz brown. nonwill nor of the neds life; The remainder of the list he reads as follows; game wildlife be Ignored. added. Year, species & Weight, Fish"Nongame research and the ermen, Locations of Catch. will management programs lb. Cutthroat, by 1930, 26-correspond with needs of the Mrs. E. Smith, strawberry Res. and be of considerate species lb. Rainbow, LaMar 1946, the demands placed upon them, Westra, Mill Creek Reservoir. but within the financial capabilI960, 36 lb. Lake trout, Katherity of the Division. ine White, Fist Lake; 1960, 30 lb. Carp, Ralph Merrill, Great 4 DIVISION GOALS Salt Lake Marshes, 1961, lbs. Squawftsh, Phil Dotson, at Utah enjoys a rich wildlife Green River, 1967, 4 lb. Kok-anheritage. To simply preserve salmon, Leo Park, Utah that heritage is a challenge-- in Lake, 1967, 10 lb. walleye, P.j, some Instances a near possKe'ler, Provo River, 1970, 23 ibility, but the Division of Wildlbs. Channel Catfish, Le Roy life Resources proposes the (Editors Note;) This is the 3rd in a series of articles outlining once-existi- ng 32 BEAR HARVEST Utah bear hunters harvested animals last year, according to Division of Wildlife Resources Biologist Rodney John. He noted that 14 additional hunters cornered but did not kill bears. Questionnaire returns from hunters indicate 117 of the 134 permit holders went afield. 8 of the permit holders were nonresidents. Bears harvested included 15 mature males, eight mature females, one juvenile male and 2 34 21-- 12 14-- 34 ee 1 to Oct. 15 hunt were May and Sept, when six hears each were taken, while June and August followed closely with five bears regarding these ventures, including profit margins, suitability of ponds or streams, construction and development costs and all other related questions, are referred to the Catfish Farmers of America. ion The Division of Wildlife Resources stands in jeopardy of losing some of its federal funds if financial conditions remain as they are, says Div. Fedeal Aid coordinator Sam King. Each year federal apportionments Increase, while Div. he funding remains static, notes, since 1967, tiie last year the Division had a license fee increase, total federal funding has risen from $590,974.93 to $1,375,593.38 this year. It is Division within seven days. Though composed primarily catfish farmers, most of the associatons members are also engaged in raising other species of fish so are concerned with the fish culture of commercial farming. of The association maintains an extensive library of information and materials which persons interested in commercial fish farming may utilize. Tie address is Catfish Farmers of America. Tower Building, in Little Rock, Arkansas 72201. projected to go up even more. The problem stems from Martlnsen, Utah Lake, 1970, 4 lb. 1 oz. white bass, John R. Welcker, Utah Lake, 1971, 7 lb. 8 oz. Brook Trout, Milton Taft, Boulder Mountain, W 1th the successful introduction of striped bass into Lake Powell last summer, another fish may soon be added to the trophy list. It all adds up to a fine kettle of fish for Utah anglers. NOTES 'N QL OT I x these days when hinting seasons are sill u many minds, an article from the In peo-pl- es National Shotting cpiorts Found-a'lo- n makes Interesting reading It refers to a stu iy by the Fish and Wildlife service to determine how 40 gam land areas in 12 states wmt i Ins Used a id how much. Nt- 3.5 million acres of state .t lands w re more heavily is t by nonhu.it-ln- g outdoor re teUlonlsts tliai by h inters. Ye tl e lands w're brought with rev .lie from (tie hunting llcens siles and an exelse tax on sp iling arms and am i inition. ed a 11s of The surve. 86 outdoor vdies. Of the five mo. I j use actl.it-l.- p 89 p, u .'t ies w.dch i of all us1 a ties, h i . !u0 wis at the I it m of th lit. .as the n.i st Slghtseeln , 8.3 '"If popular activity pd by fishing first pay total funding plus one million is availwe must spend $1.3 million on federal aid programs to be reimbursed. Ltah,s apportionments this year are $1,030,646.92 for the wildlife restoration; 299,546.40 example, if for fisheries restoration, and $45, 500.00 for hunter safety, which can also be utUized in wildlife restoration programs at the option of tiie Division. The source of the monies is an excise taxon guns, ammunition and fishing equipment at tl e national level. The current apportionment will then remain available to the Division until July 1, 1976. If not used by ti a. it will revert back to the Fist -eries and W lldltfe service for reapiortlonment elsewhere. Major federal aid reimbur- sements In Utahs fisheries program recently have heentl e rebuilding and modernization of the Mantua Hatchery in norther" Utah, which Is connected wit! a. cutthroat research i rogram at Bear Lake, and researcl injects being conducted un Flan -ing Gorge and Lake Pov.i.11. The Division's general game management rogram Is j reimbursed by federal ild funds, as is theland acqm -ition program, King notd. i 'jik IS!) camjung (15)and huntin' ) . Clearly, li inters dulUrs are buying a lot inr re tliai just ( ( h lilting. Federal The Cartridge Corporation is warning all owners of .303 rifles to beware of cartridges from lot numbers beginning with 36 or a letter and 3i , such as M36, W3C, s36, or 136. According to Federal, this can particular ammunition cause damage to tiie rifle and personal Injury when used In some rifles, the lot ar printed on tiie rear if the box or inside the end flap or the box containing theamm-- a ition. Boxes for such cartridges may carry these brand lumes; Federal, llawthome, Montgomery Ward). Revclat-lt- n, .earsis. (Western Auto), agle. Ihebuck, or American have Should any hunteis ammunition from such a box, .y should call u 'l free or write to Custom- - r trvice Dept., Federal Cartridge Corporation, P.O. I)ox231 noka, Minnesota, 55303 told hm once that Id like tie rich some day. lit sat let for a while, then fired uj and looked at me. pij lit now any rich peoile a ked. No, I said. That's where you're dead rang, he said quietly, "you 1. w two. You and me. Roth i no, oaylng after what you cant uve. Rich is tiaving enough to it and a roof over your head, a Msh pole and a boat and a gun dollar for a box of shells 1 X 1 nia Wood prod ids pay a part in virtual) j every aspect o' mi -- dern living, according to tl c American Forest Institute. Weill, or co rse, know ilia lumlei and th manufactured hardboard, aid particleboard-aid punor come from wjod. But Wjod alsa is a punels--playwio- d, derivative of chemicas, s ic i as turjxnes us-- d to make fragrances and other chemicals Pan lotions, cosmetic... irss, paliiL, ad leslves: fo-- ward side of their cycle. Jack rabbits may be hunted through out tiie year, but cottontail season will end January 31. Hunters must have a license for hunting cottontails. NOTES N QUOTES $1 1 1 January is rabbit hunting time, but Utahns are having a hard time of it finding tiie little critters this year. Rabbit populations are still on the down third more, he explained. For able to the Division, Waterfowl review 1974 by Larry Dalton hunting and fishing equipment, provides another 21 of the Div. monies. Leaving 2 of our income from fines, tiie general fund, and other sorces. Obviously, only an increase in fees for hunting and fishing licenses could build the Div. financial ability to manage wildlife. Imagine trying to run your financial affairs on the same amount of money you made back in 1967 wouldn't it be. Impossible That is the situation Wildlife Res. is in today. Our last fee increase was back in 1967. Compare the cost of a $20 combination hunting and fishing license to the cost of your gun, a box of ammunition, rod and reel or even the cost of gasoline to go on one hunting trip. Pretty cheap, huh, support a license fee Increase this year and your wldlife future.; our waterfowl season just over, its time to lookback WTth so we can plan ahead, water-fo- wl numbers recorded this fall were the highest ever for a hunting season at Desert Lake Waterfowl Management area. Shot gunners on opening day found 16,000 birds. However, success was lower than expected, even though large numbers of birds remained throughout the entire Resources season. Wildlife provided an abundance of ducks and an area upon which to hunt. But, Mother Nature failed to provide enough fowl weather days for more than a couple of leased at Desert Lake WMA. This makes a total of 400 Canada geese released here. And another 100 are planned for next year. Also this was the first year any of the rtuming geese nested, which made the transplant a success. If success continues, Canada goose hunting will be opened in our area in the next couple of years. What does it cost to build, maintain and operate areas like the Desert Lake WMA? Plenty. The waterfowl program in Utah requires about $275,000 per year. And nearly $25,000 of this finances Desert Lake WMA. Not Additionally, one bear was taken by a landowner under a special provision regarding the damaging of wildlife.Underthat provision, landowners may take a bear harming their domestic livestock but must notify the the fact that, in order to be reimbursed, the Division must non-ga- 100 young geese were re- apiece. FEDERAL FUNDS non-tar- shoots. Transplants of Canada geese continued this past yearan-oth- er REFERENCE NOTED The Division of Udlife Res. frequently receives inquiries from persons interested in starting fish hatcheries or using farm ponds for the commercial fish. Biologist Rod stone notes that persons who want informat- gie after it was reported by a motorist south of Price. Eagles can easily fly off with a trap on their foot or leg, only to be entangled later in a tree or In brush. Anyone seeing an exposed bait close to a set trap or an eagle with a trap attached to it is encouraged to contact the Division of Wildlife Resources or thenearest conservation officer. Only by following the regulations for safe and humane trapping can the privilege of trapping in Utah continue. As a final reminder for the outdoorsmen, the chukar partridge season ended on Jan. 15, and rabbit season will end on Jan 31st. Duck season endedon Jan. 5th, Reports from Lake Powell say that fishing is slow there, and at Flaming Gorge, fishing is fair. There is no ice on the Gorge in Utah at this time, but ice is starting to form on the bays in Wyoming. good FISH POND UTAHS NOT SO DIFFERENT 1 females. The most successful months for the May juvenile The thirty foot exposed bait law was designed to prevent accidental trapping of raptors such as eagles and hawks, and other species, ft is unlaVful to hang or expose any bait within 30 ft of a trap. You can, however, use scent baits, castors, fish, and unprotected wildlfe as bait, but if left exposed, there must be at least 30 ft from the trap. All trappers are urged to obtain and become familiar with the trapping rules and regulations, and trap for animals as the requirements state. During the last two weeks, two eagles with traps on theleg have been sighted in the Carbon-Eme- ry area. One was taken from a tree after the trap chain had become entangled on a branch. The trap was removed and the eagle was set free. Hi the other Instance, Wildlife Officers were unable to locate the trapped ea- - Notice to all commercial The catfish fuh farmers, r armers of America, Tower building, Little Rock Arkansa 72201, maintains an extensively lit rary of information and materials which are available to a yone Interested In commer-- i LI fish farming. Most mem- - rs of the club are catflsl farmers, but most are also endued In the farming of other sjecies of fish. The group Is the largest fish culture organizat I ion in the world. More about bottle laws; The Governor of Oregon, Tom McCall, upon receiving an Audubon Medal in New York, told that group the ban on nonretumable bottles and cans in his state had brought an oveall Increase In jobs. (Jobs were lost in tiie canning but added in bottling.) The added jobs 4 us energy savings and other benefits have brought the state a net gain of $1 million per year, he said. He advocates a national bottle law. Protectionists In New H JAPANSESE LABO EXCHANGE PROGRAMS When Utahns are boarding planes with international destinations next summer, a group UTAH4-- Labo Exchange proto Larry K. Bond, County Extension Agent. In Japan, each young person will live for three weeks with a host family. They will be just as another family member, working and playing beside their Japanese host parents, brothers and sisters. The H exchange students will take another week to see parts of Japan otherthan the area of their host home, such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nara.The latter two are "cities of the past as Kyoto was a cultural center in 794 and Nara the oldest Capitol of Japan, houses the worlds oldest wooden buildings. Teenagers participating in this exchange may become involved in a H International Studies program preparatory to the summer exchange. This study will Include language, and history and culture of Japan. The youthful travelers, ages 9f pay their own costs for the exchange. The exchange Is jointly coordinated by the Utah state Extension Service University and the Labo Exchange Foundation of Japan. gram, according to mention a $50,000 underground pipeline to bring irrigation water onto the area for crops and maintenance of water levels As you can see, wildlfe management Is no cheap proposition Inflationary costs are reducing our ability to satisfactorily manage Utahs wildlife. Who wUl suffer from the Div. reduced abilities to manage the wildlife9 Obviously, our wildlife will feel the effects of the reduced management. What about you sportsmen9 The qualof ity your hunts already reflect Inflations impact on the Division When you purchase a hunting or fishing or trapping license and permit, you are Investing in wildlife future, along with your own recreating future. Your license money provides 77 of the Divisions revenue. Federal taxes Aid on will be among of Utah them. These young people will fly to japan on the Utah 4-- 4-- sport Shaldee Meeting FRIDAY JAN. 31 7:30 P.M. Jersey filed a suit in early October, HUNTINGTON ELEMENTRY requesting a temporary injunctthis year prohibiting federal SCHOOL ion oficuls Free to public from allowing a water fowl hunting season on tiie ground, that no environmental o,-p- ict statement has been filed. Thev also claimed that even if one had been filed, the season should aot be allowed because of adverse effects of lead poisoning, Inability of hunters to identify waterfowl species, and the effects of " a hunt of this magnitude on t e "ecological balance of the environment, etc. PlalntL'fs included Wildlife Preserves inr., Humane society, of the L.S. ( New jersey bruit h, ) and Fund for Animals Meet and hear; Lenny Myer, Stockton, Calif. ( 5 Ivan years y rs. with shaklec) Connor, Sacramento, Calif. ( with shaklee) 5 Just returned from convention in Puerto Rico. Joseph R. Hardy, ( 4 Hie. years with Sacramento, Calif. shaklee) Meet your friends there and learn how The Interior Dept, offered counter propsal which tiie plaintiffs accejted, among which were an agreement to seek authority from Congress to require all persons hunting water a fowl, to purchase a duck stamp; invite the public to all water fowl advisory council meetings encourage better state enforcement of waterfowl regulations; ireiare a "1 rogramatic environmental impact statement on the 1977-7- 6 hunting season that can be revised easily in succeeding years, sustain an effort to lmjirove hunters ability to identify waterfowl species. you may improve your life, well being, happiness, and comfort. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by parents. Sponsored Distributors by in Emery and Carbon County. Door Prizes. 3 your friendly shaklee |
