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Show Sun Advocate Price, Utah Thursday October' 10, 2002 7A Safe deer hunting season depends on proper preparation Big game hunters throughout Utah are eagerly awaiting the beginning of the statek general buck deer hunt Oct. 19. Preparations now, in the form of gathering materials and gaining knowledge, are key to a safe big game hunting experience. And, while taking a deer is usually the highlight of any deer, hunt, hunters should remember to enjoy all the experiences a hunt provides. "Enjoy the entire experience Of foe hunt," stated Lenny Rees, hunter education coordinate for the Division of Wildlife' Re- ! sources. - ' V !i tf "Good friends, a good camp, a chance to observe wildlife and the beautiful state we live in are all things deer hunters are fortunate enough to enjoy during their time afield." Rees offers the following tips for an enjoyable and safe hunting experience.' - Be as familiar as possible with ; disorientation.. "When these the firearm. Know how to Iload signs are noticed, sit down imand unload it, and where the mediately and build a fire," Rees suggests. "Make sure to get warm safety is and how to operate it Firearm safety. Never cany and dry. Frostbite. If hunting in cold a loaded firearm in a vehicle. Before shooting, make sure weather, be aware of frostbite of the target and what'sibeyond development Wkute spots on the skin are the first sign. Check the Vehicle preparation. Make face, feet and hands regularly. Uls much easier to notice the first sure the vehicle is in good mechanical condition. - ' signs of frostbite on the face. If tire hunting with acompanion, watch a ax, shovel, Carry chains, jumper cables and a tow one another and alert the victim if frostbite appears. chain in the vehicle. If lost don't panic. Sit down If mechanical problems are experienced to the vehicle or it and build a fire, even if it isn't becomes snowed in, stay with the cold. "A fire is soothing and will vehicle. help the hunter to relax and think Before leaving on the trip, clearly," explained Rees. After calming down, try to let someone knowwhere the desthink a way out of the situation. tination is and when the expected If the hunter thinks they know the return time will be. While in the field, never direction they need to travel, use hunt alone and wear proper safety the pad ofpaper and pencil from clothing. This includes 400 the survival kit and leave a note square inches of hunter orange at the location, indicating who the hunter is and the direction of on the back, chest and head. Field dressing the animal. travel If a hunter comes across othUse a sharp knife. A sharp knife ers while trying to find their huntis safer for field dressing than a dull one. ing party, don't be embarrassed Cut away from ones body. to stop them and ask for direcNever bring a knife Made towards tions and help. If unsure about the direction tiie body while cutting. should be traveled, stay at that Always Physical the camp and build a shelter sevbe aware of ones physical limitaeral hours before sundown, if postions and dont exceed them. Be prepared for weather sible. Build a smokey fire which can changes by dressing in layers. By doing so, ltwill allow the body to ' be spotted from the air or build three fires (a distress signal that regulate its temperature by adding or removing clothes as also can be noticed from the air). . Alcohol and gunpowder needed. dont mix. Do not handle a fire--. Drink plenty of water, regardless of the temperature. "A arm if alcohol has been conhunter can become dehydrated, sumed. Do not give alcohol to someeven in cold weather," Rees one who's cold. Rather than warned. Hypothermia (the loss of warming the person, alcohol will body temperature) can occur in actually make them colder. By preparing in advance for temperatures as warm as SO de, . the annual dear hunt, participants grees. Be aware of hypothermia will ensure that their experience signs. The first is stumbling or ' is safe, yet enjoyable. - 4:: m , . t . . Personal preparation. Ob- tain adeer hunting permit As of Oct 3, northern region permits for residents and nonresidents were still available. Permits for the other regions are sold out Know the area that is going to be hunted. If possible, scout the area before tiie hunt Put together a survival kit The kit should include the following. A small first aid kit Three ways to make a fire including matches, cigarette lighter, and firestarters. Quick energy snack foods. . ' ST Aoordorrope. well-bein- Cougar found dead along side Highway 6 in Price Canyon Utah Dqartment of lansportation construction . Best fishing of the year continues at southeaster regxnwater-ways.Aquati- ' 1 T'. ' f ? 4 ;? V .ft V ensure they bring some meat hom Joes Vblley Reservoir will be dosed to fishihgbeginnmg Nov. 1 at 6 am. The reservoir will be closed to fishing until Dec. 14. the trout limit will be two, of which only one can be over 22 inches. All trout 15 to 22 inches must be immediately released. This amendment tothe 2002 fishing proclamation was made to protect the large adult splake, which come into shallow water during the new dosed period. We need protection for Arose large splake as well as those between 15 and 22 inches to help control the - F : ' f Yfl W V - s i. Vi f cs manager, Louis that just about evBerg reports erywhere, the best fishing of the year is in progress as hungry fish feed in preparation for winter. Hunten should bringafishing rod along to fish the lake or stream nearest their hunting spot This is a good way to kill time during the nuddle afthe day, tdwfllhelp JIM1 . Utah chub population. The growth and survivability of trout at Joes Vblley Reservoir has decreased as chub numbers have in- Where have bag limits been Kb- .eralized? The fish limit at Electric Lake is currently eight. Ihdde restric-tion- s, requiring angfen to usear-tifida- l fires or lures only, have v been suspended. These changes will remain in effect until the mid of the year. The daily bag and possession limits have been doubled at eve-laand Miller Flat reservoirs, nd Hunters safety course aides student In first ever elk hunt .L. j jennra'uavBsonoswiniuiesapowwsneiaopen- finished Davis of lfeh the huntEnsafef course a I W Vrf L Few online newspaper - V v: . .V-.Castfeview reading er 1;; habits since theyve begun looking at online newspapers, and eight percent actually use it more I- IThyi tntt Anderson's Kntync Pfi V MadMan Basso ' Mq . i f.r PtaXost 19 9 r'O V: 10 10 J T 17? si. ; 14 ! John's Auto - ; - ; 14 12 Country Lanes s. , ' Pro Rehab " y 11 i 11 14 : r-- l.j? y ' 14 16 17 23 w . 214.19 211.47 W- - Scqvfll j 189.09 Linda Anderson ?? Award average &1A . ri k i,W yoice - - - ' -- Fishing with artificial flies, lures and baits has been good. One angler reported catdung several 18 inch tiger trout as well as one 22 incher. Release of tiger trout is encouraged so that fob can grow larger. Please harvest any brown trout that is caught. The reservoir is closed to the possession of cutthroat trout and trout with cutthroat markings. Joes &lley Reservoir; Begin- ning on Nov. l. fishing regulations will change at JoesVhlleyReser- voir. The reservoir will be closed to fishing from 6 ajn. on Nov. 1 until Dec. 14. When the reservoir reopens to fishing, the trout limit will be two. No more than one trout may be over 22 inches. All trout 15 to 22 inches must be immediately released. This regulation change will protect the large spawning splake, which are very vulnerable in November and early December. In addition, splake from 15 to 22 inches are needed to help reduce the chubs, which were illegally introduced as live bait Lake Powell. The Lake 1 fish-'-in- five. LaSal Mountains. Kens Lake The daily bag limit has been doubled for all game fish until Nov. 1. Fishing is expected to be good at most LaSal moun- -l lakes. Lower Fish Creek. Flows are low. From the railroad bridge ap. proximately one mile below ther. Scofield Reservoir dam down- -: stream to the confluence with the' White River, only artificial flies and lures may be used. is very low. Millsite Reservoir. Some ' ' splake stocked approximately two survived and are now years ago presenting anglers with an opportunity to catch them. Most of the splake appear tobe 13 to 16inches' in length. Petes Hole. Fishing continues to be good with baits, olive wooly buggers and Jakes The daily bag and possession limit is four trout Price Riven Flows are low. Recommended fly patterns indude the Hares Ear or DoubieUgly. Spin-a-Lur- es. . Scofield Reservoir. Louis Berg reports that fishing is exccl-tentf- or 12 to 22 inch rainbow and cutthroat trout Best success appears to be with nigh tcrawlers, or with abrown tube jig, tipped with cut bait KblKadBOO Micbl The annual KjngKoal 600 club tournament was held on Oct 6 at Jensens Country Lanes. Wiimen of the tournament were as follows. .. Singles ' :' V. Name ' 'v ' Score Carma Ticker Linda Mapelli 'V 647 634 Doubles ; : Name Score ; Stefanie Dixon and Lori Jensen ' '1306 ' All events scratch - Nwne'v;vK. VLoriJeiisen'- t ;?'v : v V'. Score v. ".Vl-- r - V .. v'r 1287-?';''- Flip Mool s 1123 Lorraine BepyhOl , -- VhQeiyBerniedie 1243 , . - ' Anyone who has dropped off or ordered .Castle Valley Family Church; and . Pastor David Velasquez; invjte you to join us Sundays for a time of praise and i worship. We are located at the ; . Guaranteed Results Treat yourself to the voice teskins " youve always wanted, in the privacy ; of your own home or ear Holiday Inn. , Services are Sunday ; . "Expert Vocals" or picbone to get 500 rainbow trout as well as some bluegill and bass. Huntington Reservoir (near the top of Huntington Canyon). Powell fishing report home page J is: httpVwww.wayneswonbxom.' DWR biologist and project leader, g Mfayne Gustaveson, updates conditions at this website I weekly. He provides detailed in--! formation on locations, tackle and techniques for each species in the lake. In 2002, an unlimited number of striped bass may be kept' The smallmouth bass limit is 20, and the laigemouth bass limit is COME AND BE READY TO RECEIVE YOUR MIRACLE '.Instructional' CD 637-76-84 dajjy bag limit is eight fish until Nov. l. The water level has been dropping rapidly. . Duck Fbrk Reservoir. There , are presently no fish in Duck Fork Reservoir. ' IdnPror Louis Berg, expects aweekex-two- ; 258''724i; 266 24ai 2663 7W . With " .f Award Arg. !?f:?:t;--.-20- GtykrttiftmA The DWR hopes to .restock the pond within possession limits have been doubled for all game fish until Nov. L The daily bag and posses: sion limits for all gMfe fish have 'also been doubled at Lloyds Lake until Nov. l,due to lowwater conditions and expected loss of fish. ; Clerelaiul Reservoir. The ' Lorilehsen v 196 19028 KyfeBundy I Source: Bct About Newpperi 2000, Pubtiihed by Nempaper . Aaodation of America y, , NickBhick?t VX'Trai. Jensen; $r;r Gall , . 1 have worked very well. Ferron Reservoir. Anglers are encouraged to harvest brook trout, whichwere illegally planted. The brookies have multiplied rap-idlstunting their own growth and depriving the other trout species number three. There hasbeen very little angier pressure at Recapture Reservoir, where the daily bag and Individual -- -- Monticdk) Lake, and Recapture Reservoir. These regulations are in effect until Nov. 1. Abajo Mountains. Foy Reservoir continues to provide good fishing with baits and hires. Lures in the morning and evening are recommended. There is very little fishing opportunity at Montiocllo Reservoir now that the dam, out-- " let and spillway are under construction. Repair work will be completed this month. The lake will not be restocked until 2003. -' Its. Wan yS ' 221.05 i. d wBMDsnjrBiraniiiiLUBspaBDeiiiBiMinoraiispiBC-ing- take a limit of eight fish using any legal bait Worms and FcwerBait Kens Lake, Lloyd's Lake, nanl Davis withstood the cold weather at NireMib Canyon. .. three-quarte- print-newspap- g ' 4. Did You Know? readers are abandoning the print product rs Nearly (74 percent) said theres been no change in their n 1. femab cougar was hit by a vehicle and died near the road overlay project in Price Canyon. The large cougar measured seven feet in length from head to the bp of its tail Southeastern Utah fishing report g. .. A compass. A flashlight An extra knife. and a A small pad of .. at pencil, for leaving the lak location about yourself and die direction of travel should one become lost Firearm preparation. Make sure to have tiie proper ammunition for the firearm. ; inspector LaManzanareschecksonacougarwhichwasfounddead akxsideHhway 6earferthismonth.lt appeared that the . up 888-711- or Mad Platter. T ffT', ;, : Y V'l MkM v i .)WiM .J5- v at 2:30 p.m. 1 H or WV1VV Advocate must pick the photosup within 60 days. i 637-585-1 Renew your Ufe through ' : Jesus Christ! ' - Scirt ! For more Information phone at the Holiday liin photos at the d Thank you. Sun Advocate |