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Show (The Wednesday, July 30, 2003 Page 7 rchery hunting and safety tips 16, 1) Tree stands before climbing a tree, make sure its large enough to hold your weight. To avoid falling while climbing the tree, attach a hauling line to your bow, arrows and other equipment and leave them on the Aug. 21. ground. After climbing into your tree stand, attach your By following a few, simple rules, Utahs archery hunters can have a safe experience in the states backcountry this season. The states general archery buck deer hunt begins Aug. and the states general archery elk hunt kicks off Theres only been one recorded death of an archery hunter in the states history, so its a very safe hunt that way, but every year we receive reports of archery hunters injuring themselves, says Lenny Rees, hunter education coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources. Rees says most of the accidents happen because hunters are unsafe in tree stands, or they have arrows out of their quiver when they shouldnt. He provides the following advice to help hunters avoid these accidents: Swan hunting applications available by August 5th Applications to hunt tundra swans in Utah this fall will be available by safety line. Then use your hauling line to lift your gear to you. Rees also recommends using a portable tree stand, rather than constructing a permanent one. Per- manent tree stands have a tendency to deteriorate and, over time, become unsafe, he says. They are unsightly, too, and a person damages the tree by putting nails in it. 2) Keep your arrows in a hooded quiver that covers the broadheads, until youre ready to shoot, Rees says. Archers jabbing themselves or hunters walking close to them, while carrying arrows in their hand that should be in their quiver, is one of the most common accidents during the archery hunts. State law requires that arrows be cased while in or on a vehicle. While outside the vehicle, its up to hunters to protect themselves. Rees also provides archery Aug. 5 from hunting license agents, Division of Wildlife Resources offices and hunter hunters tips on getting prepared for the season, safety items to remember while in the field and tips on tracking animals and preserving meat. 1) a. Preparation: equipment checks -- make sure laminations are not flaking or separating, that strings are not fraying and that the pulleys and mit andor a general archery elk permit, and know the boundaries of limited entry units and other restricted areas in the area where you'll be hunting. 2) Never a deer or elk take a shot at that is beyond your maximum, effective range. Also, before releasing your arrow, be sure of your target and whats beyond it. cables on compound bows are 3) After the shot: in good working order. Also, a. watch the animal and debe sure your equipment is termine the direction it took. matched, that your arrows Then go to the spot where you spline (the stiffness of the last saw the animal and find arrows shaft) matches your your arrow. If theres blood on bows draw weight. If your it. and if you have a compass, bows draw weight produces take a reading of the direction more force than your arrow the animal went. Then wait is designed to handle, your 30 minutes before tracking it. arrow will probably fly off Hunters who track an animal too soon can spook it into runtarget. b. broadhead sharpenning. Most deer and elk that ing be careful to not cut are shot will be found dead yourself while sharpening by the hunter at a reasonable broadheads. Your broad- distance, if the hunter waits heads should be razor sharp, 30 minutes before tracking but dont cut yourself in the it. b. when tracking an aniprocess. c. practice your shooting as mal, look for blood not only on much as possible. the ground, but the brush too. d. obtain written permisIf you begin to lose the trail, sion from private landowners tie a piece of biodegradable before hunting on their proppaper on the last spot you erty or using their property see and then search for the to access public land. trail, walking a circular pate. obtain a general statetern out from the paper. The wide archery buck deer per paper will serve as a marker, (Dmes-efu- Nephi, Utah s 4) Avoid hunting in high profile areas. When possible, letting you know where you started. Also, tying paper at the locations of the last three or four spots you see, and then standing a distance away and looking at the paper trail, can help you visualize the direction the animal last took. heavily used trails should also be avoided. Most people in Utah choose not to hunt, but they support hunting and hunting-ractivities as long as hunters are safe, legal and ethical in their conduct while elated c. once you've located your animal, make sure its dead by seeing if its eyes are open. in the field, Rees said. When that does not happen, public favor can take a turn for the worse. Archery hunters who want to hunt the Wasatch Front If theyre not, the animal probably isnt dead. If they are, touch one of the eyes with a long stick that will keep you out of harms way. Once the animal is dead, field dress and cool the meat immediately. The warm weather that usually accompanies the archery hunt can cause extended archery area this year are alerted to several changes: 1) Before hunting the area, they must complete the Wasatch Front Extended Archery Orientation Course. The free course is available online at the DWRs Internet Web site (wildlife.utah.gov). After completing the course, they must purchase a $5 Extended Archery Area Permit. These permits are available at the DWR Web site and DWR offices. 2) While hunting the area, they must carry three items with them a 2003 statewide meat to spoil quickly. Rees also advises archery hunters on ways to reduce conflicts with homeowners and people who don't hunt: 1) Study and confirm access points to hunting areas well in advance. 2) If access requires crossing private land, ensure written permission is obtained. If you can't secure written permission, find another access point. 3) Make sure youre well general archery buck deer permit, their Wasatch Front Extended Archery Orientation Course certificate and their $5 Extended Archery Area Permit. If the archer is a member of Utahs Dedicated Hunter program, they must also carry their Dedicated Hunter Certificate of Registration with them. beyond the minimum distances from roads and dwellings before you start hunting. Those hunting in Salt Lake County are reminded that the county has more restrictive requirements than the rest of Utah. Read the proclamation closelv. 2003 Ftn. Green Sheep Show education centers and the DWRs Internet Web site LAMB (wildlife.utah.gov). Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Aug. 18 to be included in the draw for permits. When the Utah Wildlife Board meets Aug. 12, its likely that the DWR will recommend a total of 2,000 permits for the hunt and that the tundra swan season run from Oct. 4 to Dec. NT !?. 03 SHEEP J 03 iiv:b 14. Hunters who have a major credit card can apply for a permit online at the DWR Web site. Hunters who dont have a major credit card must mail their application in. Hunters who draw a permit, but havent completed swan orithe DWRs entation course, are reminded that they must complete the course before their permit will be issued to them. The course teaches hunters some of the physical differences between tundra and trumpeter swans, which may help them avoid shooting trumpeters, said Tom Aldrich, waterfowl coordinator for the DWR. It also reminds them about the importance one-tim- of Awards Showmanship - Hi? e Destrilee Allred Jeremy Wardle Grand Champion Reserve Champion Senior Champion Colton Baird Reserve Champion - Chance Allre Intermediate Champion Shaylin Mackey Intermediate Reserse - Carl Peckham Junior Champion Chelsey Peckham Junior Reserve Landon Jensen iwj r-iu-r. returning their harvest questionnaire at the end of the season. This information helps us determine the number of trumpeter swans that are being taken by hunters. We believe that number is very low. The orientation course takes about 20 to 30 minutes to complete, and it can be taken online at the DWRs Internet Web site. Results of the tundra swan draw will be posted by Sept. 10. Senior Class Intermediate Class Junior Class Back row: Kyle Olsen, Danny Hansen, Stuart Hansen, Matthew Hansen. Front row: Janna Cook Back row: Tiffany Taylor, Jessica Hiltbrunn, Keltbrunn, Emily Peckham, Tyrell Allred, Kelsey Hansen. Front row: Brooke Jacobsen, Zac Taylor, Ben Hansen, Nicholas, Litteral, Paola Hiltbrunn. Not pictured: Paul Cook, Vittoria Tara Jacobson, Megan Curl, Not pictured, Corbin Taylor Bart Wankier of Nephi was recently elected Utah State Trap Shooting Association Secretary at the Utah State Shoot in Spanish Fork. 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