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Show w m n m y m W 11 "S K. Zt ID 1 ih !H2s- Ciiiinmiums - ', With elk populations thriving throughout much pf Utah, 'pros- pects look bright for a great hunt Utahs general season elk hunt runs October The type of experience hunters enjoy will depend largely on the V K i izvs Qnd Vievs By Proa Qoor Jeff Banks 8-1- 6. Coanty (Jgent Crunch and pumplrin Ciarv33tfcig and storage . When are winter squash and pumpkins ready to harvest and under what conditions should they be stored to retain best quality and reduce rotting? Ma- turity of winter squash and pumpkins is when the fruits are full size, when they develop their characteristic color, when the sheen has gone off of the fruits and when the rind resists abrasion when scored with the thumb nail. Since there is a wide variety of winter squash grown, following these guidelines will help determine when the fruits are fully mature. All winter squash and pumpkins are either pulled or cut from the vine with some of the stem still attached to the fruit. Fruits that the stem breaks off of are more subject to rots and generally do not keep well. In addition, avoid scuffing or punctures in the rind as these are sites where fruit rots enter and damage the flesh. The question is often asked if frost hurts winter squash and pumpkins since members of this plant family are frost sensitive. A light frost is often beneficial only from the stand point that vine cover is reduced and this makes finding the fruits in the field easier. Light frosts are generally, only 2 F below freezing and are of short duration. Harder frosts or repeated exposure to frost will damage the fruits and reduce storage life. Studies have shown that prolonged exposure to average temperatures below 45 F will cause chilling damage to the fruits which decreases quality and storage life. Therefore, harvest should occur when the in majority ofthe fruits in the 1-- weather, &nd "choose to hunt bull units. whether hunters spike-onl- y or any- - . - Only spike bulls may be taken spike-onl- y elk units, while d bulls and spike units. i on be taken any-bu-ll i piny A forecast for each of the Divin bins and kept under cover. In areas th?t experience hard freez- ision' of Wildlife' Resources five es before marketing, short term regions follows: storage in a barn or shed maybe Northern Region' Excellent elk numbers await warranted. Winter squash storage conditions are more exact. Northern Region hunters but all Since these fruits are intended the moisture received since last to be stored over longer time pe- winter could make locating them riods. careful handling and difficult, said Jake Faibisch, the environmental conditions regions information and educawill ensure the maintenance of tion manager. Success will depend on the high quality fruits. .When harvesting, avoid skin scuffs, bruis- weather, Faibisch said. A lot of ing due to impact damage, and the elk herds are fairly scattered stem breakage. While the fruits and hunting around water sourcare fully mature when removed es may not be very effective. Elk from the field, some additional may not be as concentrated as in rind curing and hardening occurs years past. Faibisch said colder weather in storage. Curing is needed to set the skin, harden the rind and would help group elk together, scab.oyer any damaged areas. making it easier for hunters to Curing is best at 5 F with find them. Should the weather cooperate, good air circulation through the pile or bins. Fruits need expo- there are enough elk in the resure to these conditions for about gion to provide a great hunt' 4 There are good populations of days. Once cured, temperatures are reduced to 5 F for elk throughout the region, with the duration of the storage peri- populations at, or very close to, od. At lower temperatures in management objectives, Faistorage, fruits are subjected to bisch said. In fact, in some cases there chilling injury, which increases the likelihood of storage rots, off are too many elk, and thats why flavors and texture and quality antlerless elk permits were inbreakdowns. Under our winter creased this year, he said. Most Northern Region elk conditions, well insulated heated buildings are needed for best hunters focus their efforts on the storage. Humidity in storage regions large any-bu- ll unit, should be kept between 50 and which stretches from south of Higher humidity will re- Monte Cristo on the north, to the duce Shrinkage and weight loss north slope of the Uinta moun- on branch-antlere- ' . cor-re- ct 75-8- . 10-1- 50-5- 70. but entourages" storage rots. tains on the south.' Under these' temperature and While there are good numbers humidityconditions, storage of 3 of bulls on this unit, hunters may to 6 months, depending on culti-va- also enjoy a quality hunting exwill occur. During storage, perience on the South Cache starches in the fruits convert to unit, the regions only spikefonly sugars, color may change and unit. f carotene levels .will improve.--- . I would encourage people to . field are mature butbeforethey d s look athunting spike-onl- y units are exposed ttf prolonged cod or because they have a lot less peohard frost conditions. ple competing for hunting space, Under what conditions should he said. You can have as good, or even a better hunting experisquash and pumpkins be stored to maintain best quality? Since ence, because theres not as much pumpkins are generally picked pressure. " and marketed to meet the HalrestricWhile the spike-onl- y loween holiday, long term stortion has decreased hunter numage is hot of great concern: bers, it has' increased the numFruits should be piled or placed ber of mature bulls in the area with two to three times the number of mature bulls visiting the Hardware Ranch Midlife Management Area east of Hyrum in recent years, Faibisch said. For Your Storage Need Now Renting! r, 25 UNIVERSAL STORAGE CENTERS Wednesday, October 1, 1C07 Nephi, Utah dinuB-ef- a te pioj jw- - hunt- units, reports Erent Stet- - which bar access to public mut the on occur also infering, spike bull units and hunters tier, Southeastern Tl"gioh need to keep their finger off the and educatirli manager, tered public land parcels scat provides the following trate hunters and usually trigger when they see one, Ci unelk. ter Southeastern Region forecast: ta said. Unless hunters are intimately The Buckhom Unit, formerGiunta repents elk populations area, with pro-- " ' and bullcow ratios throughout ly limited entry unit, was familiar with the of public and pri--' rise ' the region are excellent. . this knowledge bull" unit changed toan any vate holdings, they would probOur elk herds on the general 'year. - ' 4 season elk huntingjunits are ay The change was prompted by ably do better elsewhere. Limited Entry Areas Huntabove population objectives as the amount of crop and properly indicated in our elk management damage caused by the elk herd ers are reminded that the. Doto farms and ranches on the west lores Triangle, Range Creek and plans, Giunta said. Juan elk units in southeastIn an effort to bring elk num- edgaoftheunit . in tro- - San Utah are limited entry units. ern of a visions with bers within management objecAnyone tives, antlerless oik permit num- phy 6r SSsy hunting will be dis- - and may only be hunted by those bers have been increased. Bull appointed. This entire herd is es- - who obtained a special permit in elk hunters can' expect to see an timated at less than 75 'animals, the 1998 Bucks, Bulls and Draw. increased number 'iff antlerless including no more than six maThe connone is Of bulls. nearby Book Cliffs elk elk hunters in the field with ture those, sidered trophy size, units, which are actually adminthem this year, Giunta said v Most ofthe herd occurs on pri- istered by the Divisions NorthGiunta said abundant rain has counvate property, where written per- eastern Region, also are closed fallen in the regions high mission to hunt is both necessary to general season elk permit are conditions and forage try holders. and difficult to obtain.. 7- good. The Manti "spike only Unit Southern Region Elk will likely be widely disAn exceptional hunt should tributed, meaning hunters could features one of the largest elk await those hunting the regions find them anywhere. herds in the state. Fishlake spike-onl- y unit, repots and is and snow The population thriving Ifthe rain stay away, and warm, sunny days and cool numbers ofbow permits have in- Jeff Grandson, Southern Region nights prevail, hunters, should creased in the past few years to wildlife manager. We expect the Fishlake spike-onl- y maintain herd size, consistent enjoy a great hunt, he said. hunt to be very good this with established elk manageNortheastern Region Excellent numbers of bull elk ment plans. year, Grandison said. "We had await Northeastern Region General season elk hunting an exceptional calf crop last year and there are lots of yearlings in hunters, but weather will deter- should be good. The Moab Unit was changed the population. It may be one of mine how easy it is to access them, said Steve Cranney, the from an any bull to a "spike the best spike hunts ever. Grandison said the hunt on the only Unit for the first time this regions wildlife manager. Beaver and Boulder spike-onl- y Hunting on our Current year. Creek spike-onl- y unit should be The change was precipitated units will not be significantly good, weather permitting, Cran- by excessive hunting pressure better than last year. Unlike the Fishlake, they are ney said. Weve received a tre- that resulted in extremely low both under objective for total mendous amount of rain lately numbers of branch-antlere- d and ifit continues, access to some bulls... population, Grandison said Those hunting the regions Ceareas on the Current Creek unit The spike-onl- y strategy will unit can bulls Mountain any-bu-ll of dar will be tricky. survival increase greatly Drier, warmer weather would into older age classes and provide expect a marginal hunt, Grandiquickly improve conditions and for a limited number of mature son said. "Our only any-bu-ll allow hunters access to increased bull permits in later years. unit the Good spike bull hunting is an- Cedar Mountain will, as usual, elk numbers. The elk population on the ticipated yield only a very few mature West Range Creek any bull bulls. Also, the lands are almost Current Creek unit is higher than it has been in several Unit north of Price includes a entirely private, and if you dont years, Cranney said. There Cooperative Wildlife Manage- know someone who has elk on should be good numbers of spike ment Unit (formerly PHU), their property and will allow acbulls on that unit. where ' a' special permit is ; cess, dont bother going there, he There are also excellent numto hunt. said. bers ofbulls in the regions three Extensive private holdings, units the South Slope, any-buDaggett and Vernal. branch-antlere- d bulls on those y wc&t-mati- concen-Stettf- 10X12 $45.00 per month 10X10 - $30.00 per month 5X10 - $22.00 per month -- . ONE MONTH FREE WITH ANNUAL CONTRACT Security Fence Asphalt v , ... equited ll '"Hunting should be good on all thiS year, of our with elk numbers at above numbers called for in our elk management plans, Cranney any-bulTtm- its said. The most mature bulls await; ing Northeastern Region hunters may be found on the South Slope home Health agency, Tbtal HomeCare Inc.,' a multi-stat- e is seeking a professional to supervise clinical staff in our Delta office. This individual will lead and develop staff members in the delivery of quality-focuse- d, home health care. Tb be considered, .. for this position, candidate must: highly-motivat- cost-effecti- ed ve ,. unit, but hunters wishing' to j hunt there should be cautioned i tv.: ,..) Have current RN licence a good pair of legs or a horse are 2r : Home health experience required to access the units ex: tensive backcountry areas.' r r Proven management skills "The South Slope' unit has a lot Excellent interpersonal and of high elevation, roadless councommunication skills. with lot a of heavy timber, try, ' said. Central Region who "Hunters Cranney Hunters interested in taking a hunt these backcountry areas We offer a competitive salary, great benefits, employee bull and enjoying a quality hunt- must do so from horseback or stock ownership plan. paid time off and more. ing experience may wish to con- afoot. r Please mail resume to: sider hunting one of the regions Large portions of the Daggett four spike-onl- y units, said Bruce unit on the North Slope are also Total HomaCere, Inc. Giunta, Central Region wildlife heavily timbered, with many jjmmhty Cmn Uk A fwntntl Ibmclf roadless areas. manager. While good numbers of bulls said Vernal the Cranney unit, Human Resource Manager , j are on the regions only any-bu- ll located east of the South Slope 2120 South 1300 East, Suite 200 unit Timpanogos increased unit, is more road accessible and C Salt LaheCity, UT 84106 numbers of hunters usually as a result, sees more hunting A means less hunting success. ; 0 or Fax (01) pressure. Cbaiices of taking a bull elk; Cranney reminds hunters that . Squat Opportunity Kmploytr of any kind, is less on the Urn- - a substantial amount of land in panogos unit than on our spike the Uintah Basin, including units, Giunta said. S BEDROOM ERICS UCZZ2 parts of the South Slope unit, is Giunta reports the hunt orl the Ute tribal land and is not open regions Manti, Nebo, Diamond to public hunting.'-- , Fork and Current Creek spike-onl- y Hunters are encouraged to ob4 , 29,500. 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