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Show rr ! Wednesday, October 22, 1037 Nephi, Utah fllife Htnwe'jMcfuB cM amdtipai dhm&ss sunid FGMiiimSSifS faf S3isims pheasant habitat on private Proclamation, learn more about by Dean L. Mitchell property. DWR Upland Game Funds are available through the Utah Wildlife Habitat Authof i rization program for habitat and Utahs pheasant and quail public access payments to hunters should be aware of the willing cooperate. Please following, which apply to the contact the Division Habitat 1997 pheasant and quail sea- Manager in your region for more details. A brochure describing sons: Daggett County has been the program also is available closed to quail hunting. through all Division offices. Pheasant hunting strategies in Pheasant season length in Utah County is seven days only, Utah are somewhat different except on the Powell Slough and than in the past. Most of the best pheasant habGoshen Warm Springs wildlife itat is still found on private lands management areas. Pheasant hunters are cau- throughout Utah. Hunters no tioned that only state and feder- longer can expect to go afield and al lands, in certain counties, are have access to private lands on open for a y pheasant sea- opening morning without talking with the landowner. Hunters son. To learn all of Utahs pheasant need to invest some time ahead and quail hunting rules, hunters ofthe pheasant season opener to should review a copy of the 1997-9- 8 secure permission on private Utah Upland Game Procla- lands they desire to hunt. Huntmation before going afield. Proc- ers on lands that have been proplamations are available from Di- erly posted as "No Trespassing" vision ofWildlife Resources offic- are required to have written peres in Ogden, Salt Lake City, mission from the landowner to be Springville, Vernal, Price and there. This also applies to famiCedar City, and from hunting ly members who are not the acand fishing license agents state- tual landowner. Most landowners are more wide. Despite the fact that pheasant than happy to allow pheasant populations have declined dras- hunters onto their land. They tically over the past 30 years, simply want to know whos out Utahs most popular game bird there. A simple telephone call or hunt is for the Wily ringneck This personal introduction goes a long securing permission to year about 35,000 to 40,000 way in on hunt private land. are hunters expected pheasant Please take the time to do so! afield. Hunters will see more birds this year than in 1996. Late One trespasser is all it takes to snowfall during the past winter close private property to hunters. While in the field for pheasmeant good overwinter survival. For the most part, spring repro- ants, hunters are encouraged to ductive efforts were average or pay dose attention to their shot Program Coordinator land-owne- rs 30-da- slightly above average for pheas- zones. Annually, Division conserants throughout much of their vation officers respond to complaints from landowners comremaining habitat in Utah. plaining about buildings, liveHowever, biologists are reportstock and farm equipment being ing significantly increased "peppered by shotgun pellets. areas in pheasant populations All it takes is one event like where excellent pheasant habithis to close private property to tat remains. Hunters should concentrate hunting for good! As more and their efforts in areas with re more of Utahs pheasant habitat mdus-o- f maining !6tntatle h&Stirt Most is replaced by urban and development, it is essential Utahs phfeasantnuhters par-;:ri- ring-necke- Py attention ticipate during the opening to your shot 30-d- ay Area Forecast Natrona! Weather Service From the Entente! with pheasant hunting, quail hunters are advised to secure permission prior to going afield in these areas. Gambels quail are found in the Mohave Desert habitat of Washington County (in the very southwestern corner of the state) and along Utahs southern border. Gambel8 quail are native to Utah. Above normal spring rains im- . proved habitats throughout Gambels quail areas. Reproduction this year has been normal to just slightly above normal. Hunters should expect to find birds scattered. Using calls is an pen-rear- ed effective method to locate coveys of quail. "Hunters who travel to Washington County should be prepared to hunt Gambels quail in harsh desert conditions. Lots of in new areas. Duchesne, Uintah, Iron, Sevier and Emery counties are traditionally the best areas to hunt California quail. California quail hunters may enjoy an extended season in Duchesne and Uintah counties this year. Lands in these two counties are a checkerboard of private, state, federal and tribal lands. -- ssh asv.-y THE STORYBOOK COTTAGE 445 E 200 N, Nephi, Utah announces the sponsorship of the Child Adult Care Food Program. The same meals will be made available to all eligible, enrolled children and adults at no separate charge regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of meal service. Any person who feels they have been dis- criminated against should write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. hunting. . A list of CWMUs, providing information about permit sales, dates, times and CWMU operator information, is available from all Division offices. A list also is available on the Divisions upland game web page at: http:www.nr.state.ut.us dwr!ugame.htm Please enjoy your fall hunting experience! Dont forget to pick V cbpy Of theUplandhOame Proclamation and to purchase your Wildlife Habitat Authorization and license before heading afield. KHScS Mostly sunny Ilis in ths cad CCs. and Heritage Week 1998 contest poster Each Utah celebrates its year rich archaeological, paleontological, Native American, and historic heritage with informative lectures, programs, activities, Native craft demonstrations, and archaeological and paleontological site visits during Utah Prehistory and Heritage Week. now showers... mainly morning. Lows 30s to lower 40s. ' v - . Highs in th5Ca. Friday..and cod. Mountain snow showers likely. A , Mostly cloudy Lows to showers. 43a. 22s lower chance of vd:y rain " 50s. in the Highs Key. A Data Oct. 14 Oct IS Cct. 13 Oct. Oct 17 13 Oct. 13 Oct-- 20 GLXrrrortzr Ilji ci a73 Low IVsc a is .co .co 14 13 21 S3 C3.13 C3.17 X3 Cd.13 .73 SI 3 13 72 21 .CO 73 74 .C3 .C3 0t Oct CD 3 a73 73 73 73 73 27 23 22 27 23 27 23 533-352- 533-356- 435-896-53- This Newspaper and afl inserts included are recyclable Please Recycle! , i Far Yccr CZzrzz Nsw 10X12 - $45.00 per month 10X10 -- 030.00 per month 5X10 - 022.00 per month c::2 Lc:mi rr.22 ivmi ArrrjAL cctitract CdLoehn Ciscrity Fence CnTYtLKZY, KAKACI3 . 23-722- 3, I 623-42- 22 WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Kama CUnrcsJ, report Uch Lew lYw ct Oct. is information, contact Renae Wed-e- r 9 or Ron Rood (801) 4 at the Division of (801) State History. The representative for Central Utah is Jeff Roberts, P.O. Box 66, AnnabeUa. Phone CUSTOM PIPE BENDING r ' Posters should be submitted no later than January 1,1998, tothe nearest chapter of the Utah Statewide Archaeological Society, AgencyMuseum, or the Antiquities Section, Division qf State History, 300 Rio Grande, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. For UNIVERSAL STORAGE CENTERS CALL . Alfred Help promote Utahs exciting past by entering the Utah Prehistory and Heritage Week Poster Contest. Cash prizes will be offered in three categories: Grand contest winner $250; Secondary school winner $100; Elementary school winner $100. This contest is open to professional artists, starving artists, student artists, and creative citizens of any description. Artists may choose any material or design. The principal elements of the design should depict aspects of Utah archaeology, paleontology, Native American cultures, andor historic settlers. The posters should be less than 16 wide and 24 long. The poster contest is sponsored by the Divisions of State Histo- ry, Utah Geological Survey and Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Land Management, Utah Statewide Archaeological Society, Utah Friends of Paleontology, U.S. Forest Service, and National Park Service. Acphcfr Partly cloudy and continued cost with a slight chance of showers... mainly mountains. Lows 20s to lower 30s. Highs 50s. , ; . Lcvcn zszzLizi AljsscnU CUSTOM MUFFLER SPECIALISTS j cooler. A ; we residential areas. Obey all traffic signs and Have children follow a route regulations. Watch for children darting known by both child and parent, and have them return out from between parked cars. Watch out for children in home at a set time. Have children under 12 go dark clothing. Watch carefully when backwith an older child, and older children should always go in ing out of driveways. Make sure children use seat groups. Children should stop at belts when driving them houses and neighborhoods that around. Have children get out of the they are familiar with and that car on the curb side away from are well lit Have children save their traffic treats until they have been in- Alternative items to give to trick or treaters spected by their parents. Avoid using bicycles. Cos- Baseball cards, pencils, tumes can geft 'c aught in the ' pens, tooth brushes, stickers, chains and spokes. coupons for fast food items, etc. Walk on the sidewalks, not - For more information, contact the Utah Safety Council at in the streets. Cross busy streets at inter sharp objects. Instruction for children ' , Thuiciy... chance of valley rain showers and Mountain Much or toll free 1 1:213 rrj2C:: .CO X3 ju"l3jvT0 .C3 .C3 ClI-SK- O - 17J r.:z.'.l (SS3) 343-22- 03 Internet Service fctirzil A22223 .Cl .03 3 y 800-933-59- Utah Prehistory fab Hie worst dangers on Hal- sections or at crosswalks. loween aren't from witches or Dont run out between flammafrom but falls, parked care. spirits, If sidewalks are not availble costumes and pedestrian and car crashes. Halloween can able, walk on the left side of the be a fun day for the entire fam- road, facing traffic. ily. Consideration for security Treats Parents should inspect all and safety has led neighborhoods to develop new ways to treats before letting children nminfaiin traditions while mak- eat them. Discard any unwrapped or ing sure that everyone has a Tb time. safe make and loosely wrapped items. good Wash fruits and slice them sure that this Halloween is a safe and enjoyable experience up into small pieces to check for everyone, the Utah Safety for tampering, before eating. Council offers these Halloween If you are suspicious that any item may have been tamsafely tips: . Costumes pered with, report it immediDesign costumes so children ately to the police. Give children a good meal can walk, see and be seen easibefore beards can and Masks, wigs ly. they go out. They will be restrict breathing and vision; less likely to eat their treats use face makeup instead. Cos- before you inspect them if you tumes should be short enough dothis. Homemade treats should be to prevent tripping, and shoes should be comfortable and fit discarded, unless you who gave them to well. Moms high heels or dads size 12 are not a good idea for you. walking. Light colored materi- Rules for those receiving trick al, reflective tape and flash- or treaters Keep dogs and other anilights, will help motorist see mals away from the door and your children. Buy flame retardant cos- out of the yard, so they dont tumes and material, including frighten children. beards and wigs. Keep an outside light on to Make costumes so that your welcome trick or treaters. child can wear warm clothing Keep walkways and yards free from tools, ladders, playunderneath. Include your childs name, things or other objects that address and phone number in- children might stumble over. side clothing. Using flashlights in jack o Make knives, swords and lanterns is safer than candles. other accessories out of card- Rules for motorists Slow down, especially in board. Never let children carry know-personall- cactus, Joshua trees and lava rock are common in Gambels quail habitat. Small Game and Waterfowl are sporadically scattered throughout the state. Main con- Cooperative Wildlife Managecentrations are found within ur- ment Units (CWMUs) ban areas along the Wasatch Cooperative Wildlife ManageFront, east into the Uintah Ba- ment Units (CWMUs), renamed sin, and southeast into the Car- from Posted Hunting Units durbon and Emery County areas. ing the 1997 legislative session, If hunting adjacent to urban have been in existence in Utah areas, hunters should contact for more than 50 years. local authorities to determine CWMUs are areas in which regulations governing the dis- landowners form associations, , and open their private property charge of firearms. California quail populations to upland game and waterfowl appear to be up this year. Recent hunting for a fee. and ongoing transplants of CaliSome CWMUs opened with fornia quail from the Wasatch mourning dove seasons in SepFront, to suitable habitats in tember. Some will stay open outlying areas, are responsible through the end of January, to for quail being seen by hunters allow for late season partridge Cctitplito Exhrjct Cy itirr.a ChC23 Ctrutfr CciiJyLs Converters VV HdUsweeim safety - pen-reare- al weekend only. Those with persis- zone! Division Wildlife Management tence and who hunt during weekAreas (WMAs) open for pheasant days are successful in harvesting binds. hunting are described in a broDo not expect the 1997 pheas- chure titled, "State of Utah Upant hunt to compare with the land Game and Waterfowl Huntheyday of pheasant hunting in ing Areas. The brochure is availUtah. Ibo much habitat has been able at all Division offices. The brochure can also help pheasant lost! Division biologists are anxious hunters, who desire to hunt the season in select counties to work with landowners desir-- . in the Upland Game as outlined ing to improve and enhance As areas open for this opportunity. The Division will release about d 400 pheasants, on selected WMAs, just prior to the Saturday November 1 opener. The Division is trying an experid mental releases of to more oppopheasants provide rtunity for Utahs pheasant hunters. Hunters who harvest banded birds should call the telephone number printed on the leg band, to report their harvest. The Division will use data collected from band returns to assess returns of birds to the hunters-bag- , and to determine survival rates of released birds and distribution. Because of potential safety problems the Division will not provide a list or more specific information about areas where pheasants will he released California quail populations ' Page $14.95 '2 Unu3 Ycj hv3 a cir 1 1 E-C- 13 1 1 Idler cr 1 tii dcra tbcit pic ills! :r. Do yiu U2A tJ hv3 Cva lr.ti.Til? |