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Show tournament, D2 4-- A DESERET NEWS, THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 1973 1 ah hunt there's still Deseret News Sports Writer Any way you look at it, it is the tail end of the hunting season. That isnt to say you have to limit your activity to snowball fights; it is to suggest that you be selective in vour hunts. fish in them ponds o By Ray Year-aroun- d Cougar huntings on until April 16. And don't jerk any tears for the cunning cougar. Hes enjoyed one of his finest winters ever. Youll have to wait until May 1 for that bearskin. Season for bear runs from May 1 through Oct. 19. A sporting to be sure. effort in Utah . "& ;? . 4'yvm : ? s ..J ' 'MSMff'f :.' & I' ginning at ... ill! l&MJ Deseret News Photo by Dave Kadleck Pheasant hunters Steve Rawlings, left, and Archie Shew cap pheasant hunt for year at hunt preserve. . 9 walk range is slated April 4, ,.V;J be- a.m. Finally, the spring turkey hunt. It is schedu.ad May 5 through May 20. It is scheduled a week later this year due to the long winter. Bag limit is two males with daylight hunting only. Success isnt high on this hunt. Most experts place it at one percent of the field. It makes a great outing, however. Deseret News Photo by Dove Kodleck Nick Larsen scouts foothills for elusive desert varmints. Sports skill school slated sports and skill school be conducted at the YMCA, 727 E. 2nd South, beA will Following a public hearing night shooting last week, the Wildlife Board is considering several tentative proposals made at their regular meeting at the Division of Wildlife Resources Salt Lake office. The proposals include a re- quirement for persons hunting predators at night to pay a $15 registration fee. Rifles would be limited to a maximum bore diameter of .257 and only cartridges would be used. Additionally, rifles would have to be equipped with telescopic sights of a least Spotlights would have to meet minimum requirements of 12 volts and 100 cen-terfi- watts. Night hunting would be al-lowed bn a statewide basis ,, except for August year-round- through November 15, to ators bn federal lands, the avoid conflicts with big game order did not restrict other hunters. of predator control types Hunter must be 16 or older, work. and anyone from 16 or 21 must Predators which cause livebe accompanied by an adult. stock mortality can be reHunters would be required to moved by trapping, denning or notify local county sheriffs of shooting from the ground. their plans. Vehicles would be Foxes, bobcats and coyotes identified by decals. No shootmay be shot or trapped withing would be allowed near out a permit. Aerial gunning ranch houses, livestock or requires a special perma farm machinery. from the Utah Division of Individuals interested in Wildlife Resources. Bureau of Land Manage-commenting on the proposals should submit written suggesment employees are working tions to their local conservawith stockmen to closely tion officer or nearest Division implement executive the office. order. Stockmen experiencing losses. Ifpon verification of significant losses, thft bureau will control request that the Division of Although President Nixons Wildlife Services of the Bureau Executive Order 11643 of Febof Sport Fisheries and Wildlife ruary 8, 1972, banned the use of poisons in controlling pred aid in ' predator ' control. 15 oii . , Predator Wildlife week set March 18 through 24 is National Wildlife Week. The observance is sponsored by the Utah Wildlife Federation, in conjunction with national recognition of the week. New snomo trail ginning April 11, 8 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. for four weeks, it was announced today by director Harold Buckner. A watermanship course, boat safety class, fishing sur--. vival, resuscitation and family, safety course will be taught. Cost is $12 for families or $5 per person. An occasional big trout has been reported being pulled from the Ogden River below Pineview. The dam is controlling the water flow, so runoffs arent yet a problem. This is one time of the year when a boat is not an advantage. Theyre pulling in some good size fish from the In Wyoming,, at Hams Fork just outside of Kemmerer, big lunkers are coming out the wooly worm is the best draw- shore, he reported. Ice still covers the waters of Flaming Gorge, but excellent fishing is reported near the inlets. ing card. One thing should be kept in mind its still winter and , fishermen should go into the wilds prepared. If walleye fishing is your, bag, pack up now and head for either Willard Bay or Utah Lake, Walleye fishing is best and the during spawning spawning period is expected to pick up within the next two weeks. If yoiTreplanning Tif go to ice covered waters, a check with the Forest Service or the Division of Wildlife Resources should be a must.: - 133 E. 4th So. IT patrolled regularly. They said the trail will be one of the longest in the West and will stop at the Hardware Ranch. They said the trail will be ready next fall, complete with parking and comfort IMS US BETTER :s . '.V, . AND WEVE GO . What is a Snomo Nose? They are fast becoming ana the rage of snowmobile sportsmen is Bernice the nose know about Latest to women. Bluck, Hclladay. They are easy to get. Just get in back of a pilot vho whips his machine to astart with a rope. .! A 41 , xrt. ym. A. M. on your own running, jumping, and sliding with ease. There are three basic types of snowshoes to consider; available in sizes, according to your weight. The oval bearpaw shaped, tapering at the heel and turning up at the toe is considered best for conditions, especiaUy in thick woods where frequent turning is necessary. 1 chrge. But an even more inexpen- sive form of winter snow fun away from the crowds is snowshoeing. Snowshoes cost from $20 to $50, with bindings, or can be rented for $2.50 for three days. Both- and snowshoeing ; y are skiing go , , anywhere sports that need not take you beyond your city limits to enjoy. A local golf .course or park requires only a few inches of snow to be transformed into touring country. Because of the simple techsnowshoe involved, niques enthusiasts claim that you can become confident of your webbed feet in just a short time. Its almost the same as walking. Strap binding attach . only your toes to the shoes your heels are free to mdVe up and down so each step is M ) 41 WIDE almost touching with each for- FUU or Cross-countr- Premium is our designation. No industry wide standards exist for premium tires. 5.60-1- 5 G78-1- 5 H78-1- 5 1 .&. Alaskan-trappe- r, A .93 to 2.81 Fed. excise tax ond trade-i- n tire. MOUNTING NO CHARGE WHITEWALLS 2 MORE wmzmuvAiimt FOLK! SEES IN THE w .rffc ly life. Newest on the market is the Snowtread. polypropylene Inexpensive ($18) and lightweight, it resembles the bear-pain styling. A TIRES Y 4-p- snowshoes measure about five feet long. Narrower than other models, they are designed for long straight trails, open areas, deep snow, and are especiaUy good for running. J. 4-PL- 78 Premium full Primaro tires. Wide, low 78 profile for excellent traction, handling and cornering. Long lasting nvlon cord construction. Concave molded to run cool for long tire Styled similarly to the bear-pais the beavertail, also known as the Maine or Michigan. The difference is in the heel, which tapers to a short beaver tail, adding stubby weight to the back. This extra weight helps your toe ride higher, making travel in deep snow easier. cross-countr- A snomo's nose!!! N ward step. Soon you are off ski-to- 3, THAN CO T, just a little higher, a little longer, and a little wider. The frames of the snowshoe are cross-countr- muddy.' ' ext. 581 or Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aon. thru Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sat. Charge to your Auerbach's account. Walker Bankard, BankAmericard and Master Charge accepted. 355-668- Plus Fed. excise tax and t dfe trade-i- n tire ( . -- Another advantage of fishing at this time of the year is the lack of vegetation. Noth-- , ings there to snag you line. Also, if planning a trip to the High Unitahs, best set the date around or after July 15th. Before then, the lakes are still ice covered and the trails." 355-313- 6. TT Crowded slopes, long lift lines, and costs of rising downhill skiing have fueled the rapid revival in recent years of the touring and original form of skiing ? snowshoeing. Picking up the trend, many winter resorts are developing trails. Bespecial ginning this year, many resorts are adding 'an optional day of ski touring to their midweek package. Included in their offer are lessons and a at no extra guided Most fishermen are finding lures and jigs best, with cheese the best bait. But, if youve got contact with the worm industry, then thats the way to go. But worms are hard to come by at this time of the year. AH the waters west of Wasatch Blvd., are open in Utah County and all the waters in Davis County are open. . er l-- - Best spots are near the inlets of the Provo and the Weber rivers. trail. O-U-- ing is reported for perch and walleye. TIRE & SERVICE CENTER Officials of the Ogden RangDistrict said Monday the trail in the Monte Cristo area will be marked with flags and -- According to reports from the Division of Wildlife Resources, fishing at many of Utahs lakes is good. According to Don Paul, information specialist for the WRD, shore fishing at Flaming Gorge, Utah Lake, Willard Bay and Bear Lake is good. Paul noted that during the colder months, cold water fish, like the trout, stay closer to the shore and to the surface. The OGDEN, Utah (AP Cache National Forest is snowmobile building a Skiing's Snowshoes If perch happens to be one of your favorites, Yuba Reservoir in Sanpete County has just what you want. Good fish- toga. & Pheasant hunting closed some time ago for the general public. It will close this month for hunt preserves whose license it is to allow the sporting activity until nesting begins. Two hunters who enjoyed a limit holiday recently at Johnny Ringnecks snowcovered hunting paradise included Granger gunners Archie (A. D.) Shaw and his gun mate Steve Rawlings. Ive never enjoyed this kind of hunting on public grounds, Rawlings, a former native of Idaho smiled upon his return. For those big game hunters who want a look-se- e at the future, there are two range rides scheduled in the coming two weeks. The first one is set for the Heaston unit March 25. Riders and their horses are to meet at Stockton Pass, 9 a.m. south of Tooele. A Mountain Dell Trout with an occasional large mouth bass tossed in for spice are featured at Mantua. In fact if youre one of those who likes to angle from the shore, then nows the time won't open until Oct. Good Bear Lake is open, with the exception of Swan Creek Bay. And if rainbow or natives are to your fancy, with an occasional lake, ihen you might try these waters. And if youre planning a venture to your favorite waters, the fishing aint too bad. Bear? T, ;'? :s is Mantua Reservoir. fishing is reported here. Come April 15, new ?3 license will be required. The new licenses should be on sale about a week before the due date. 1a Just too much snow to even consider hunting them so far, reports master hunter Neal Davis. It could be the season will be over before we ll even get a gander at one. Ill keep you posted, the amiable Minersville sportsman promised as he waited for a hint of a thaw. 16 and One of the most popular wain Box Elder County ters open If youre planning on getting your line wet before you 72 license expires, youd better hurry. Theres only a month to go, jack-rabbi- That season closes April Grass Deseret News Sports Writer Cottoatail huntings out. It ended two weeks ago. But that doesnt mean you cant keep that hunting eye sharp t. by hunting the elusive snowshoe, mountain hare or huntings allowed on those sporting pests of our mountains and deserts. 0, vU A tournament, D4 Anglers take note ; By Dave Kadleck l -- : |