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Show !t ' 2H Th Utah Director Sees Good Hunting Year Ahead Salt Lake Tribune, Friday, September 28, 1962 By HAROLD CRANE Director, Utah Dept. Prospects for the fall hunting seasons are good. Heavy snow packs throughout the mountains last winter, along with good spring rainfalls, conspired to break the drought of the past several years, thereby brightening field opportunities for the coming seasons. Current water levels and" a good supply of foods produced on the states waterfowl marshes this year are expected to attract and hold good numbers of ducks and geese for the season starting at noon, Oct 13, this year. Our production of geese was once again high this year and a bit better than normal for ducks on the state marshes As of now, there are ample birds on hand to provide good hunting opportunity. Deer Forecast Tops Field reports once again forecast a good harvest of Utahs , most abundant big game animal, the mule deer. The chance for a successful hunt for these Important game animals is exceeded in no other state. Many upland game bird hunters have already enjoyed excellent hunting on birds dur Fish-Gam- 4 f ; V iiw r F'tr u$A e ing the recently ended mourning dove and grouse seasons and the continuing hunt for chukar and Hungarian partridge, this season having gotten underway Sept. 15 and continuing through Nov. 15 in all counties. The pheasant and quail seasons, scheduled to begin Nov. 3, should provide a bag return equal to that of a year ago, according to our field .information. With the major hunting seasons now at hand each hunter should once again resolve to conduct himself in a sportsmanlike manner at all times when afield. By all means dont leave your manners at home when you go hunting. Pheasant Hunt Caution During the upland game bird seasons, especially, we should all be constantly aware of our obligations, both as good sportsmen and as law abiding citizens, to respect the wishes of the landowner and the sanctity of his property wherever and whenever we pursue our outdoor recreation. The few minutes it takes to get personally acquainted with your land owner host and obtain his permission to trespass can spell the difference in a successful outdoor trip and assure the privilege of hunting again next season. The senous hunter should experience no real difficulty in bagging his game this season. This would not include the road hunter nor others who are unwilling to make the necessary' preparations and time to seek the game. We are hopeful the 1962 hunting seasons will find each license buyer acting in safety as he displays courtesy to his fellow hunter. Your department has continued to expend much effort in the hunter safety training program and we are certain that the hunter safety law has been responsible for the great reduction in hunting accidents during the past several years. Care Means Enjoyment Lastly, it is well known that those who know and observe the hunting regulations stand the best chance of enjoyment during the fall seasons. While most hunting regulations remain the same this year as in the past, big game hunters should pay special attention to the proper use of the new paper deer tag in use this year for the first time. cedure will be rigidly enforced this year. Proclamations listinge ngulations for, alj huns are availbale from all our of. fices or from license agents throughout the State. If there Is any doubt in your mind, or if you need guidance in any fish and game matter, we encourage you to contact one of our offices or your loal conservation officer. Every man1 In your departmett stands ready at any time to help you make the hum ahead among the most picas, urable you have ever knoun. In many respects this new the tag is easier to use than has old metal strap tag that become so familiar to hunters. Most certainly the new tag will eliminate many problems and law violations which have become recurrent over the com-plet- years. Hunters should be aware that certain sections in this new tag must be punched out in the field, Immediately after the animal is killed, to coincide with the physical description of the game animal and the date of kill Ah laws pertain- ing to the tag and togging pro- HUNTERS DEER Wear Your Trophy! '''Horn beautiful jackets, glows moccasins and ether leather goods custom mode from your own deerskins. FREE CATALOG Writ tor DEERSKIN TRADING tits POST Salt lake City, Utah Seuth State, HU Utah hunters can expect another fine deer hunting season this year. Here Sue Reynolds displays LaSal buck. Deer Data Decrees Good Hunt By EABL A. SPARKS Utah Department Another deer season is fast approaching and sportsmen should be thinking about sighting in the old deer rifle, getting red or yellow clothing together and planning the coming hunting trip. Department of Fish and Game work aimed at the 1962 deer hunt has been In progress since last October. The climax to our work will, of course, come Oct. 20 through Oct. 30, but even then the data collected this fall will be analyzed with an eye toward 1963. Again for 1962, the Board of Big Game Control has decreed that fairly liberal seasons will be in order. All factors considered, the 1962 deer season should give each and every hunter ample opportunity to be afield in pursuit of a trophy mule deer. Three Early Areas Three areas in Utah are open to deer hunting a week before the general opener. These areas (open Oct 13) are: The Muddy Drainage (southeast Manti Mt.). Henry Mountains, and Paunsaugant near Kanab. This should be of special interest to those whose schedule does not allow them the general season opener. These areas are somewhat rugged, especially during stormy periods, and hunters should go equipped in the event of a storm it has been known to happen. All the rest of the state opens to deer hunting on Oct. 20. Closing dates vary greatly with Fish-Gam- e season lengths running from six days to seventy-on- e days. Be sure to check the proclamation closely for the ending date in the area of your choice, and if any question still exists dont be afraid to ask someone who knows for sure. Special permit for either sex or antlerless deer are still available on many units and will be through the season, but most two-dee-r permits have been sold. pared to care for their game properly and to set up an adequate camp. As always, weather conditions effect not only the hunt, but access to areas and camp comfort. Thus, hunters should prepare for the worst and hope they do not need their adverse weather equipment. Property Respect Urged A reminder to respect the rights and property of others is surely in order. Please respect private property. Very few landowners will deny access if a courteous request to use their lands is offered. In driving to the area camping and hunting courtesy to others is easily" given and costs absolutely nothing. Courtesy, careful hunting, and obediance to the game laws offer a greater challenge than do the deer. It is up to you as a hunter and sportsman to meet this challenge. Season Outlook Good Now to the season outlook! Hunters will undoubtedly experience better hunting in the southern and eastern sections of Utah. Northern and central sections are located closer to population centers, thus they receive a greater amount hunting pressure. Sections of southern and Lee Robertson, left, and Ed Rawley, Utah Fish-Gaeastern Utah are more predomand browse areas, also, inantly officials, admire NRA safety plaque. larger areas of better deer habitat are generally found here. These areas also carry the greatest number o'f special permits. Hunters who are able to spend several days hunting should bear this in mind, as The Utah State Department be charged parents for mate- and notebook, a lunch, a well as the possibility of see- of Fish and Game was rifle, a throw rug or recently rials, soft drinks, etc., proing some of southern and east awarded the NRA Hunter vided. however, no certification blanket to lay on while shootera Utah's spectacuiar scenery. ing, a warm jacket, and if the Safety Award at tte 1962 con. will be given parents. Prospects for deer are excel.vention of the Internatlonal weather is threatening, a rainactivities the During days lent, however, throughout the Association of Game, Fish and coat. the will students hear lectures state. Deer wintered extremely Conservation Commissioners Oct. 4 Deadline on survival training, outdoor well in spite of a rather heavy held at Jackson Lake, Wyo. must be All registrations what to do if lost, emerliving, winter. Because of the good Bartlett Rummel, vice or distress signals, edible completed before Oct. 4. Regisgency winter moisture, deer browse Judge of the NRA, made plants, edible animals and tration will be limited to 300 and forage produced well and president award t0 Harold S- - Cra game laws and regulations. students. Further information deer should be in exceptionally director of the Department of After the lunch by calling or bres, classes can be obtained good condition. However, avail- Fish and Game. will discuss fireamj safety, visiting any of the above menability and condition of deer is At the start of hunter safety cleaning of firearms, rights tioned registration offices. only part of the story. To insure a completely successful training in Utah, in 1957, Utah and wrongs of handling fireUtah has won the reputation hunt, sportsmen should go pre- - had one of the nation's highest arms, etc. Training movies will of being the safest state in the accident rates involving fire- be shown each class with ac- nation. Robertson asks that we arms in the field. During the tual firing of rifles keep the reputation and reach past five years, through com- on the rifle range, in order to the goal of an accident free bined efforts of volunteer in- qualify. season. structors throughout the state A written examination will He adds: "Learn and pracorand the assistance of many be given at the end of the days tice safety at all times, wear ganizations such as the Utah training. Those passing will be clothing National Guard, Utah Wildlife awarded their certificate of bright red or yellow HAVE YOUR CAR so you can be seen easily. Federation, jeep posses and competency and right to pur- Make sure of OR PICKUP'S your target, have civic organizations, Utah has chase their hunting license. a clear backstop, treat your come to enjoy one of the low- Those to attend gun always as a loaded gun, planning est hunting accident rates in should take with them a pencil and enjoy hunting this year. the nation. Cant Let Down "Having won this very coveted award, we cannot let down," said Lee Robertson, training officer for the Department of Fish and Game. "The relentless efforts of our fine hunter safety Instructors won this award, but we have a goal WALL TENTS even more important than this an accident free season. We Waterproof Duck, t. Walls wont let up until we reach the -xlO Size 22.50 goal. 10'xl2 Size To assist in reaching this Polos Extra goal, the Department of Fish Naand Game and the Utah tional Guard have set the date COT Huntfor the annual One-daer Safety Training Course at Camper! stylo. NanhmeE M 95 Camp Williams. This is a "last front. Hooey Muck eovor. Special at chance before the hunting season to complete the training in one day. The date set is Oct. SLEEPING BAG 6, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. This course will be Instructed King Site site. 0 Ikt, Darren. 41"x44 by members of the department, the Utah National Guard, and Army duck (ever. Extra Shock keenry by members of the Salt Lake AM 4 wfceeft, Ind. laker 4 Neingt Absorbers oa. tipper MICH INClUDf NATION WES County and Kearns Wildlife and Sportsmens organizations. IS FAMOUS tlKVICIS glee Mil MAKI ADJUSTMENTS - ;; Metf Credit Only preregistration will be acCards O.K. far Ike life ef tke Uningc AIR MATTRESS? cepted and can be made at the Mil WHEEL MARINO IIFACK Utah National Guard Armory Hardware Frame, Sturdy Hodgmaa, .Rubberized Fabric ion 1543 Suhnyslde Ave., Salt GUARANTEED COAST TO COAST Canvat Top, Lake City, or Department of y Hew Only Game and in offices Fish Salt WORLD'S LARGEST BRAKE SPECIALISTS Lake City, Ogden and Provo. Cost of registration will be $2, OMAIANTHO one dollar for the hunter safety I WE RENT TENTS & CAMP EQUIPMENT training and materials, and Ftimt Vltwol 1 n r one dollar for the ammunition qmonrent. W correct and soft drinks furnished by Cotv Comber, Intpect, the Utah National Guard. 2 RAK end Tighten leering. Open at 6 A3I. Camp Williams will open Oct 6 at 6 a.m. for check-in- . Classes will start at the amphiAM 61807 theater at 7 a.m. Parents of MURRAY, UTAH 5148 South State students enrolled are encouEM SALT LAKE CITY 135 W. 9th South ISON PHONEI raged to attend. A fee of $1 will Utah Takes Top Safety Title BINOCULARS Prismatic Type With COATED OPTICS 6x30 mid-Octob- 7x35 UNTER SPECIAL y CAMP $ 10-e- x. 4 CAMP STOOL 58S imTlOUVlDUi 3iiFB3b 8x30 leather Coo, $5,00 A jj 1 Extra TENTS SLEEPING BAGS U.S. Army FEATHER BAG KOREAN ISSUE Wormeit Modal 4- - DE LUXE CELACLOUD BAG 10 AH SCOUT BAG WALL TENTS 4lb. Rubber Ized Bottom $2188 2950 PICKUP c 3H?i 3old Only Wltk UMBRELLA TENT XI $2488 CROSSHAIR RIFLE SCOPE U.S. ARMY 16'xl6r SQUAD Creuhalr Easy 13mm $3888 tot Adjin table EIRFECT GKOUt OF HUNTEtS CANTEEN 59 SISAL ROPE 59 A WINCHESTER MILITARY 30-0- AM Mado TOrf I 6 7.63 Ruule .S Italian 7.33 tmm Miner if t, Carbine 30-a- I U.3. by Wlntheitor 30-0- 6 Practice Ammo To-t- t. $743 251ED ISITt EU5T6277 TENT to Erect scttoi&rflr&nirg 97c |
