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Show Sports SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS Cougar and waterfowl hunting rules Proposals that would result in reduced numbers of cougars being taken by hunters during Utahs 1998-9- 9 cougar season will be among items the public may learn about, and provide input on, at an upcoming series of Regional Advisory Council (RAC) meetings. Waterfowl hunting rules for Utahs 1998-9- 9 waterfowl season also will be discussed, including a proposal to reduce the number of pintails hunters may have in their daily bag limit. The Division of Wildlife Resources Strategic Plan, and amendments to Utahs Big Game Depredation Rule, also will be discussed. Alter hearin g proposals by the Division, and obtaining public input about them, RAC citizen representatives will formulate specific recommendations to present to the Utah Wildlife Board, when it meets to approve Utahs Cougar and Waterfowl proclamations August 18 in Salt Lake City. 1998-9- 9 Cougar Hunting 13 WEDNESDAY JULY 29, 1998 proposing a reduction in the number of cougars we need taken in those areas. Division proposals include decreasing the number of limited entry cougar permits from 505 last season, to 432 this season. The Division also is proposing a decrease in the total number of cougars to be taken on harvest objective units, from, an objective of 270 cougars last season, to 231 this season. Waterfowl Hunting Allowing not more than one pintail in a hunters daily bag, and allowingyouth to take geese during Utahs proposed Youth Waterfowl Day, will be among the Divisions waterfowl hunting proposals the public may learn about and discuss. The information were receiving is that pintails numbers are down this year, said Tom Aldrich, Division waterfowl coordinator. To further protect them, the Division will propose that hunters not be allowed more than one pintail as part of their daily bag limit. With the exception of the proposed pintail bag limit change, the Divisions daily bag limit and season length proposals remain unchanged from last year, Aldrich said. The Division will propose that Utahs duck bag limit remain at seven ducks, with special restrictions on various species, and that bag limits for geese, coots, snipe and swans remain as last sea- The continuing recovery of deer herds in certain areas of Utah will result in the Division proposing a decrease in the number of cougars to be taken in those areas. Over the past two years the Division increased the number of cougars it wanted taken in areas where deer herds were struggling, said Bill Bates, Division mammals coordinator. On some units deer numbers son. The Division also will propose are now close to, or are reaching Bates Utahs duck season remain that management objectives, said. Because of this, were at 107 days, with one of those days set aside as a Youth Water-fow- l Day, to be held Sept. 26, one week prior to the beginning of the season. To increase opportunities for youth on that day, the Division will propose that youths also be allowed to take geese. Youths were allowed to take only ducks Lets QO whlin clubs throughout Utah via the Internet and came across a group called Wo owned, wheelFour women operated. ing is a great family activity. Besides sharing ideas, help- By Laurali Noteman Dave DeVooght and Mark Mallory, both of Kanab, would like to see who is interested in beginning a 4- - wheel drive club. Their idea is to form a group of individuals that are interested in sharing the mechanical asand coots during Utahs first pects of 4x4 vehicles. Mallory Youth Waterfowl Day, held in made the comment that, more 1997. Aldrich reminds hunters that in addition to being approved Aug. 18 by the Utah Wildlife Board, Utahs waterfowl hunting rules also must be approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, before becom ing official. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the agency with ultimate jurisdiction over the management of the nations migratory game birds. Meeting dates, times and location are as follows: Northeastern Region Aug. 3, 7 p.m. Vernal City Offices 447 E. Main St. Vernal Wo-wom- en ing locate needed parts and group wheeling activities, they believe the club could perform community service projects and (utility vehicles) are built, fund raisers. Another goal of the club would rather then bought. Mallory continued with, It really is be to hold educational workshops amazing what the minimum concerning such areas as dirt impact is with a well prepared road etiquette and safety. Ifyou vehicle. DeVooght and Mallory, are interested in road licensed along with their wives travel the vehicles, and want to share your area a great deal as drivers and fun, give these guys a call. The first meeting will be held hikers. They have a keen concern about impact issues and at DeVooghts home at 515 S. 475 E., Cottonwood Est. in. environmental conditions. This isnt just a group designed Kanab, Saturday, August 1st at for a boys night out. Mallory 7 p.m. For further information 6 and DeVooght are encouraging contact Dave DeVooght at or Mark Mallory at women to participate in the club. They have been researching 644-550- Northern Region AMERICAS FIRST CHOICE Aug. 5, 6 p.m. FOR Cen- Brigham City Community EFGdd ter 24 N. 300 W. $ Brigham City Southeastern Region : I Aug. 4, 6:30 p.m. V John Wesley Powell Museum f k itc 885 E. 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