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Show (The (TimrS'IS'fliJS Page Nephi, Utah Black bear hunting focus of public meetings the la- -t year of a experiment to e if hunting Mack hear in the taring results in hunt-er- i taking fewer female 2 ill be 5 five-jea- r bear in Utah. To make sure Division of Wildlife Resource biologist look at data that's consistent, theyll recommend about the same number of black bear hunting permits for did for -- 001. The data we have also 2i)5 as they perimental spring bear provide their input and suggestions, at an upcom- ing series of public meeting. Citizen representing Utah's five Regional Advisory Council will take the public input received to the Utah Wildlife Board when it meets Jan. I. 2005 to approve Utahs 2005 Black Bear Proclamation. The DWR w ill a!o present a River Otter Manage- ment Plan at the meet- indicates the number of ings. him k bears in Utah is stable. or is increasing .slightly, winch is another reason we re recommending permit numbers that are similar to this past season. said Kevin Bunnell, mammals coordinator for the I)WK. People may learn more about the proposals, and ing a The Central Region meeting will lie held Dec. 10 at 0:00 p.m. at the Department of Natural Resources. 159 W. North Temple, Salt bake City. Black Bear Recommenda1 total of 23G public permit for 2005 compared to 220 in 2001. The Book Cliff unit in eastern Utah hunt in 20OO. Bunnell says since the spring hunt started in 2001. fewer female bear have l en taken on the four unit w here spring hunting i allowed compared to four similar unit w here hunting i allowed in the fall. "We need one more year of good data before vv e can draw our final conclusion. Bunnell said. Bunnell savs there are two main reason fewer female. are uually taken in the spring. "Male hears usually emerge from their den earlier in the spring than female do. and the and the two South Slope unit in northeastern Utah are the only units where significant increases are being proposed. The DWR i recommending 30 permit for the Book Cliffs unit in 2005. compared to 2 I in 2001. For the two South Slope unit, the division is recommending a total of 22 permit for 2005, compared to 15 in 2(H) I. River Otter Management Rian The DWR vv ill also pres- spring hunt dates have ent the state's first River Otter Management been set to increase the chance of hunters encountering male bear. he said. Also, a females cubs tend to stay closer to her in the spring than they do later in the vear. and harvesting females vv it h cubs is prohib- tions The Utah Wildlife Board ex- approved the five-yea- r WEEKLY SPECIAL! c - 1 Monument in southern Utah. The DWR reintroduced river otters to the Oreen ited. The DWR is ri commend 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS Rian. The main proposal in the plan i to transplant river otters from northeastern Utah into the Orand Stair-a s e K sc a a n t e National Dont let stress make you feel like a mess PW, PL, PS, CD, AC, REAR DEFROST, REMOTE ENTRY ALLOY WHEELS Theres good news for off stress: Catch some Zs (let those who experience adverse health effects due to seven to nine hours of sleep stress. You can take action to perform at your best. Schedule time for yourto reduce the stress in your life, am time of vear even self -- (live yourself the gift the tension that comes vv it h of (low ntime. Watch your budget the hohdav season. Don't overspend; it only Some of the svmptoins of stress include exhaust- brings on stress. Slow down Start gift ion. pin sical ailments such as headaches, changes in shopping early to avoid the dash to the sleeping patterns, restlessness. irritability, and dif- stores. Keep your sense of huficulty concentrating. An association dedicated mor Laughter provides to helping members live welcome distractions from better and save more offers lifes hassles. these tips to help you fight last-minut- Yew e list til is II 795 South Main, Nephi 623-135- 8 John Deere John Deere Farm Toys Wristwatch Earrings Belt buckle Saw Stihi Chain Saw Weed Trimmer Charms Billfold Gun Safe Wallet Flashlight Headlamps Cordless Spot Hunting Knife Light adio CD player Socket Set Hammer Multi-Met- er Wrench Set Pocket Knife J.D. Sunglasses Ball cap Propane heaters Cowboy Boots Work boots Dutch Oven Camp Stove Lambs Wool Tape Measure Gloves Hand Saw Slippers Carhartt Jeans Grease Gun Power Luber Wrangler Shirts Overalls Wrangler Jeans Cowboy Hat Level Saw Horse Western Belts Tool Pouch Horse Tack Elmer Horse Cactus Rope Generator Bunnell aid. "Wed like to take .some of those otter and start reestablishing them in other part of the state. In addition to the (Ireen River area. 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