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Show Tlr NVphi, Utah Timrs-rCrU- 5 Page 10 Increase to be proposed at public meetings many in wild turkey hunting permits The biKget increase in wild turkey hunting permit ever propos'd in Utah will be of recommended by Divi-io- n Wildlife Resource! biologist at public meetings in Septem- ber. People are encouraged to attend the meeting and provide their input and suggestion. Citizens representing Ctah's five Regional Advisory Councils will take the public input received to the Ctah Wildlife Hoard w hen it meets Oct. 7 in Salt Lake City to approve Utahs 2005 Wild Turkey Proclamation. The Central Region meeting will be held Sept. 21, 6.80 p.m., at the Department of Natural Resources, 1501 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City. Permit Increase Division of Wildlife Resources biologists will recommend a 58 percent increase in the number of public wild turkey permits available for hunts in spring 2005. Under DWR recommendations, a total of 1,306 Rio (Jrande permits would be available next spring, compared to 733 in 200 1. A total of 501 Merriams permits would also be available, compared to this past spring. There are two major reasons for the proposed increases. The first is the weather and aggressive efforts by the DWR. the National Wild Turkey Federation and Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife to increase Utahs wild turkey populations. "The weather this year has been very favorable for wild turkeys. said Dean Mitchell, the DWRs upland game coordinator. "This past winter was closer to normal but fairly mild through most of the state, and very few turkeys were lost. Since then, weve received good rainfall that has provided the food and nesting cover the birds need. Our biologists in the field have reported seeing good numbers of young turkeys in the population this summer. Mitchell says the rain has 110 also provided habitat and cover that the birds will need this winter. "Barring a really severe winter, there should be good numbers of wild turkeys when the hunting seasons open next spring, he said. Aggressive efforts to bring mot more wild turkey into Utah, and move bird already in Utah to new area of the state, have also helped Utahs turkey population grow. This past winter, a total of 711 Rio Grande wild turkey were brought into Utah from Oklahoma, South Dakota and Texas. In addition. 531 Rio Grandes and 139 Merriams were moved within Utah. Most of these turkeys were moved into new areas. The second major reason fur the proposed permit increase is a better understanding about wild turkeys in Utah. "Less than 10 years ago, we didnt have many wild turkeys in the state. Since then, we've learned a lot about w lid turkey biology and how they adapt to Utah's habitats and climatic conditions. As a result, were more comfortable now allowing additional turkeys to be taken, Mitchell said. While DWR biologists are comfortable with higher permit numbers, they want to ensure that hunting seasons dont interfere with spring turkey breeding activities. To do that, theyre recommendstarting date for ing a later hunt. For example, Rio Grande hunt at leant one week will later start than past years. "If our permit recommendation are approved, we ll be putting a lot more hunter in the field, Mitchell said. "We want to make sure that wild turkey hen have been bred and are on their nest before hunter start taking males out of the flock. The DWR i also recommending standardized season date acroa the state and a change to the definition of a legal turkey. "Standardized season dates will provide more consistency and will be less confusing for hifnters," Mitchell said. "Changing the definition of a legal turkey, from a male turkey to a September 8, 2004 bearded' turkey, will provide hunter with turkey physical characteristic they can ue to determine if a bird can be harvested or not. 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