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Show 10 A DESERET NEWS, MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1973 (27 , iL 'Ms. I I y''A 'V ' K' A A4fH ' yt AX m . Women are taking up fishing in record numbers like BYU coed Hip boots have long since replaced Jean Stewart. ankle-lengt- skirts worn by this trio of Montana anglers. h fun 9 million gals can't be wron 1 N i Along wit!; everything else, tlw old haltin' lodge and hunters cabin have gone coed. Following is an article that tells st of the astounding increase woman's participation in 'outdoors sports. The author, veter an outdoors writer, has iust been named assistant managing editor of Field and Stream and has started a new monthly feature called Especially for Women." only did a capacity 75i people sign up immediately, but 500 more had to be turned away from lack of room. Interestingly 70 percent of the members of this and a subsequent class were women. That women are bringing their own special talents, interests and needs to the outBy Margaret G. Nichols doors is an established, if not NEW YORK (WNS) Last startling, fact. Over 9 million year, when a- California com- women, out of a licensed fishmunity college reluctantly ok- ing population of 33 million ayed a course in fishing, it Americans, cast their lines at required assurance from the least three times last women participated in shooting sports. These figures, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior, represent an increase of 100 percent over the past decade. As 20 peo- ple would enroll. What i happened, is already famous in outdoor circles. Not expect, might women over 65 are the smallest group of female anglers, but less expected is the fact that the largest number of women who go fishing are between 45 and 65 years old. The next largest group are the 25 to 34 year olds. - instructor that at least you year. Some 8.5 million women enextended joyed overnight camping trips.. And it is believed that at least 1 million Unfortunately, so muck of what has been written and produced in the past for out door sporting enthusiasts has reflected the male majority, This, despite the fact that women have been actively participating in traditional outdoor recreational activities for sheltered from the lake by a clump of white birches . . . involveWomens first-han- d ment with the natural environment has widened considerably the scope of ecological activism. And manufacturers of camping equipment and outdoor apparel have come on strong with stylish and practical fashions and products for both men and women. For all that has been documented in the record books and gained in the clothes line, however, the acceptance of women as an equal to the male species in the outdoors has been a difficult public notion. But the cartoon image of over 70 years. As long ago as 1904 a national outdoor magazine published the regular column, A Woman In Camp, by Harriet Caryl Cox. She wrote of one camping trip to Maine: The charm of the lake, the peaceful green of the fields sloping back up the road . . . began to steal over me, and I selected a spot bearable for our tent, partly a woman fainting at the sight of a worm, or sitting in a rowboat wearing an expression of utter disdain at this folly of mans, or possibly holding a fishing rod by the wrong end and making some is finally now dumb remark starting to fade. Although womens involvement in the outdoor sports is gaining recognition, the recent upsurge in these activities is not a womens movement. It really is a trend that involves the entire family group. Children are being introduced to formal instruction in outdoors sports, from archery to water skiing, earlier than Her parents are heartsick over fiance ing for graduate school, credit By Abigail Van Buren DEAR ABBY: Our daughter is 28 and a nurse. She took a job several thousand miles from home and has been gone nearly a year.;. We were hoping shed conic home last Christmas, but she said shed come home next summer and. bring her fiance. She had written about a young man shed fallen in love with, describing his beautiful attitudes, brilliant mind, and outstanding character., Now we know why she didnt bring him home for Christmas. Hes an amputee! He lost both legs just below the knee when he stepped on a mine near Saigon. We learned this yesterday from a letter she wrote us. We are heartsick. Shes such a beautiful' girl and could easily get a whole man. Abby, how do parents adjust to knowing their daughter will spend the rest of her life carinvalid? an for ing HEARTBROKEN PARENTS DEAR PARENTS: cards, etc. What I want your advice on is this: Must my fiance ever know my real age? It would be so embarrassing to tell him now. He thinks lies two years older than me. when actually he is two months younger -- OLDER WOMAN RBBY : Over 500 million X 11 tablets used 55 Get i.i uiest flan cos's J2 X 1! new - ased size large four money refunded bv drugg'St t yx dert ;se pounds . Another woman employee loudly criticized me for standing up for a man. Some took her side. employees Some took mine. 1 am interested opinion. B. in your DEAR B.: It is proper for a woman to stand in greeting a man for whom she wishes to show respect for his age or position. Problems? You'll (eel better it you get it off your chest. For a personal reply, write to ABBY: co The Deseret News, P.O. Box 1257, Salt Lake City, Utah 84110. Enclose stomped, envelope, please. - tling for ment. dads cast-of- f equip- Nor does the increased participation of women in the outdoors mean that they do all the cooking, cleaning and other camp work. In many respects the outdoors reinforces and gives new meaning to the basic family unit, with chores as well as good times being shared by all. the biggest Undoubtedly, problem facing the novice outdoor woman is where to find reliable instructional information as well as guidelines on what to wear and how to enjoy the outdoors in the greatest possible comfort. If one takes the time, however, a wealth of valuable information is available. For information on local fish and game clubs, contact your state department of fish and game. Also ask if they have any booklets covering your particular interest. The Department of Agriculture, Division of Information, 14th Street and Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250, offers a wide variety of booklets on land usage, plant growth, forest regions of the t outU.S. and survival in the doors. The Fishermans Information Bureau, 20 North Wacker Dr., Chicago, 111. 60606, features a complete selection of instructional material for a minimal charge. Here are a few additional hints which may help in plan: ning your next outing. Fishing Equipment: Avoid fishing gear. Too heavy a outfit, for instance, can wear you out and turn your arm and hand into one big cramp. Whatever you use, it must be light enough to give you fun, not a' ' pain in the wrist. n A of r type, is general-- ' for women. ly recommended An ultralight rod and reel is suggested for spinning, allow-- ' ing you to cast all day without getting sore. Sunburn: Most any prolonged outdoor activity will bring you inter extended contact with the suns ultraviolet rays. In such cases its up to you to bring your own shade See MILLIONS on page 3 DEAR ABBY: The Admiral of this installation was leaving for another assignment. His last day he came to each person to bid farewell. (I am a woman, employed here.) 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X 11 Reducing flan car 11 Tell him Not only for your own peace of mind but in anticipation of the day youll be eligible for Social Security. (Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.) Although Ive never lied to my fiance about anything else, Ive repeated that lie about my age dozens of times in his presence, with friends, apply TAKE THAT FAT OFF X DEAR WOMAN: and tell him now. who attributes the smoothness of our relationship to our complete honesty. a man makes yon think hes an invalid? Yon would be amazed how weii some people can manage on artificial Umbs. There is no reason to be heartbroken. If hes whole enough for her it says a great deal for her values. Theirs could be a completely beautiful and fulfilling marriage. DEAR ABBY: Only my mother knows my real age because Ive been lying about it for several years. 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