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Show key to successful turkey hunting. HUNTING TIPS In Utah, typical turkey habitat consists of open stands of ponderosa pine interspersed with grass lands grading into pinyon pine and scrub oak. Turkey populations have become well established in this type of country on the l, 4 -- I i t by Verl Hanchett La-Sa- i Want a challenge? Try to bag an old turkey gobbler during Utahs spring turkey hunting season. Turkey hunting is considered by many nimrods to be the ultimate in hunting qual- ed. At this time, hens are incubating clutches and their ity, particularly during the spring season when it is only legal to shoot males. The thrill and excitement of trying to outfox a wary gobbler is usually the sole reward, but as exhunters turkey perienced agree, it is more than ample. It is the policy of the Division of Fish and Game to provide maxiumum hunting opportunity to the States sportswith sound men consistent game management. Research and experience, have shown that a large segment of the males in any turkey population are surplus to reproductive needs. Since gobblers are difficult to bag in the fall, it has become a widely accepted management practice to hunt them when they are most vulnerable, during the spring period. Even at this time, they prove to be an elusive target. Only about one in ten hunters can expect to bag a tom in an average year. The spring season begins after most mating is complet hunt will feathers of the breast and neck. Many hunters consider the presence of a beard (specialized horse-hair-lifeathers extending from the crop area) to be a foolproof identifying characteristic of gobblers. secretive behavior protects them from disturbance by the hunters. Given ide conditions hunters will observe few, if any, hens. This years turkey start You May a $3 turkey must purchase permit. While this is generally true hens occasionally develop the beards as well. Hen beards are usually shorter than five inches, and sparsely feathered while male beards are usually longer than five inches, often reaching inches in length or longer, and are much better developed. This characteristic should always be used in conjunction with coloration, size and behavior in determining sex. Since the spring hunt is limited to male turkeys only, hunters going afield must be able to distinguish between sexes. At first glance this seems difficult but actually males can be easily identified. 7-- The first thing to look for is color. The head of a female turkey is small, dark and covered with miniature, feathers. The black, hair-lik- e throat, wattles and bare skin show very little color. In t, gobblers have a larger head with less feathering. The prominent wattles and caruncles are pink or pale red when relaxed, changing to varied hues of red, blue or purple when strutting or aroused. The overall coloration of males is also distinctive. They have a much blacker appearance than females due to differential coloration of the individual Of course, the best indicator is the well known strutting and gobbling behavior of the toms. This is usually apparent even when the tail feathers are not fully fanned. At this time all of the other previously described characteristics are readily apparent and there should be little doubt as to the identity of year target if you are fortunate enough to get within shooting range. This behavior continues well past the peak mating period and is the con-tas- Boulder, Beaver and Pine Valley Mountains, and in the area north and east of Zion National Park. Before embarking on a gobbler hunt the inexperienced hunter should be aware that the tom turkey has extremely acute senses of sight and sound. He reportedly can recognize color, and consequentut detecting ly danger, . movement. He also an absolute coward and will disappear at the slightest hint of danger. He prefers to escape by running rather than flying. When preparing for your hunt, be sure you understand all laws pertaining io turkey hunting. Dont forget your turkey call, camouflage clothing, weapon, ammunition, (shot sizes larger than BB or smaller than 6 are illegal.) Also, remember your license and wild turkey permit. You may want to take along a lunch plus a great deal of PATIENCE. To insure as much chance of success as possible, obtain a turkey call and practice until you feel you are adept in its use. Then try to locate the strutting! grounds of one or more gobblers, preferably just before the season opens. This can best be done by driving or walking through typical habitat during the early US morning hours stopping occasionally to listen tor gobbling toms. Under ideal conditions they can be heard for a considerable distance, but occasionally you may have to be quite closer to hear them. Having located a prosppet or two you should determine where to locate a blind, 'n hilly country always locate it uphill from the turkey. Be sure you can be well concealed. the morning of your On hunt, rise early, before day- light, and get to your prospective blind site in time to become well concealed. As daylight approaches use your call to imitate the yelp of a hen. Repeat the call lonely a few times then wait for at 0 least minutes before repeating it. If your gobbler answers immediately allow him plenty of time to coine to you. It may take a few min- 15-2- Wild turkey gobblers take the spotlight as Utahs first hunting season for 71 The spring approaches. gobbler hunt is set for May Shooting hours are daylight hours only; bag and possession limit is two male turkeys. Areas open to spring turkey hunting are: Beaver, Garfield, Iron Grand, Kane, Piute, Sevier, and Washington Wayne hunt are centerfire rifles, bow and broadhead arrows, or shotguns no larger than 10 gauge and no smaller Band plans Outdoor survival class offered soon 20-3- Registration for the Weber State College Outdoor Survival Skills class for scouts, explorers and other outdoorsmen is underway at the WSC Division of Continuing Education. now than are than number 6 ful. semi-classic- i fn Tom Scattering of Short block velvety hair h he bands unlaw- Head bald ifr (. wrfh narrow baid ofk feohers'jit , up bo rf Coc'S bfohi .E-A- x reddnh flu I , . , feathers Beards up to 1C ttr length present on breast of sfMfTis SPr,n9 mature Head of hen smaller ond blocker than fort i fomw. Short in length or absent n he ms. 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Chairs & 15 Shop IRS Over four thousand employ- By Glen Perrins FAIRFIELD, Utah Stagecoach Inn, once a haven for weary travelers along the It is possible to complete portions of several Boy Scout badges including second class, first class, botany, nature, forestry, and hiking, Mr. Clark Spring Special . CENTER A travelers CAR CARE choruss past prepares for heavy work load Inn draws per camp site, preparation of shelters, fire by friction, flint and steel, survival cookery, obtaining water and construction of tra" and snares. al makes their concert enfor everyone. The Army Band and Chorus visited last Salt Lake City in 1967, appearing before 10,000 people in the Tabernacle. Admission is free to the public. The Bands first appearance in their Utah tour will be at the BYU Fieldhouse on April 22 followed by appearances in Salt Lake City on April 23 and in the Fine Arts Center on the USU campus in Logan. Stagcroach The course will teach skills in identifying edible and poisonous plants, selecting a pro- Turkey hunters must have a small game or combination license and a Spring Wild Turkey permit. The permits are $3 each and may be obtained from any Division of Fish and Game office. Research and experience have shown that a large segment of the males in a turkey population are to reproductive surplus needs. Since gobblers are difficult to bag in the fall, it has become a widely accepted management practice to hunt them in the spring when they are more vulnerable. tertaining . -- and 399-59- 576. Cost of the 21 hour program is $15 for each section and may be sent to the Continuing Education office with the section desired to attend indicated, said Mr. Clark. free concert Direct from the Nations Capitol, the United States Army Band and Chorus will appear in Salt Lake for a special concert at the Tabernacle, Friday, April 23 at 8 p.m. Known the world over as the Kings of the Highway, Army Field Band has traveled over two million miles in its 25 year history, delighting audiences in all 50 states, CanSouth ada, Mexico, Europe, and Central America and the Far East. The Bard will present a musical program of varied and marches, pop numbers. Special arrangements of the Romeo and Juliet Fantasia, Hey Jude and Greigs Piano Concerto in A Minor, plus standards from the on instructor. 20 gauge. Shot sizes BB or smaller larger than registering for this survival program contact Department of Conferences and Special Programs, WSC Division of Continuing Education, 3750 Harrises Blvd. or call ext. The program which will be taught in three sections May 17 to 31, June 1 to 15 and July 7 to 21, is designed to develop the skills and techniques necessary to survive in the outdoors without the usual camping aids, said Stephen L. Clark, assistant professor of botany and course Turkey hunt opens counties. Also included is part o San Juan County, north and east of U.S. Highway 163, State Highway 46 and the Lisbon Valley Rd. Legal weapons for the Army utes o even an hour. Keep your eyes open and avoid moving. He may come directly to you or possibly even sneak in from behind. Be ready for quick action. If he hasnt shown 0 up in minutes, two or three more yelps on your call may be advisable, but dont overdo it. If he does appear, be ready for a queik shot, prefereably at the end. Some hunters prefer to locate gobblers and then stalk them to within range. This practice, though challenging, usually is less successful than talking turkey. Whichever method you choose, you can be sure that old Tom Turkey will tax your woods savvy to the extreme and then in most cases run away chuckling to himself about stupid hunters. Om, thing is sure, youll never enjoy hunting more, regardless of success. 025-107- 1 |