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Show iod December FOCUS : 30, 1981 Wildlife Notes Adequate streamflows are essential for quality trout fishing in Utah. Working to maintain adequate stream-flow- s is the major responsibility of Bill Geer, biologist in the Resource Analysis Section of the Division of Wildlife Resources. The Federal Energy ry Commission (FERC) has received over 100 applications from federal, state, municipal and private agencies to install or expand hydro - electrical plants on streams throughout the state. FERC requires these agencies to consult with the Wildlife Resources Division of the Department of Natural Resources and Energy before the projects may be approved. Geer assesses the impact of each , proposed hydro-electric- al plant on the stream's fisheries and submits the Divisions recommendations to FERC. This is currently taking about 95 percent of my time," says Geer. If all these hydro-electric- al plants He adds, If they would come to us first, agencies would often find that they can still generate power and may be exported from their country of origin, unless it can be proved that exporting will not endanger the species. high, diverting part of the flow for power can often benefit fisheries. I think this is the case on the lower Logan River, for instance. In some cases, however, no compromise is possible, particularly on very small streams. Heggen, Chief of Nongame for the Wildlife Resources Division of the Department of Natural Resources and Energy, says the export ban may drive the price of bobcat pelts down. Currently, the price is averaging S275 per pelt on the Seattle Fur Exchange. Utah trappers who have maintain the fishery. In streams where flows are A1 Geer names practically every major stream in the state when discussing proposed plants. In some cases, several plants are proposed for the same stream, which could mean the of the entire length of the streams. According to Geer, some agencies have applied to build power plants not out of immediate public need but because it is a profitable venture. hydro-electric- Give a for Christmas bobcat export Bobcat Give a Christmas gift that can be enjoyed all year long a 1982 hunting or fishing license. The 1982 licenses hydro-electric- al against exporting bobcats from the United States because the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES Treaty) states no spotted cats -- KELLY B. JARVIS Chiropractic Physician Over 2 Years Serving You 1962 hunting or fishing license state. important part of the process. The problem is that applicants often design the plants without consulting us first," says Geer. They sometimes want io divert the entire streamilow, but we certainly object to giving up any stream that has a fishery. Place a classified ad in Focus. does not expect the export ban to be lifted soon. It would be possible for the ban to be lifted in the future if bobcats could be taken off the list of spotted cats in the CITES Treaty. Court rules against Bobcats may not be exported from the United States, according to a recent U.S. Court of Appeals ruling sustaining an earlier court injunction against the export of bobcats. A suit had been filed by the Defenders of Wildlife Your Junk may be someone elses treasure. and tags will have to depend on domestic market. Heggen al of trout streams in the In most cases, FERC will closely follow the recommendations of the Division. However, compromise is an $4.50. purchased bobcat permits were implemented, they would significantly reduce the quality, number and size arc $10.50 for fishing. $10 for big game and $8 for small game. For juveniles 12 to 15 years of age. small game licenses are $4 and fishing licenses are licenses Prices of 1982 are the same as in 1981. If your sportsmen enjoys fishing as well as hunting both small game and big game, the $23 combination license is the ideal gift. Individually, adult are now available from license agents throughout the state (most stores which sell sporting goods) and Division of Wildlife Resources. offices in Salt Lake, Ogden, Springville, Vernal, Cedar City and Price. Licenses are valid from the time of purchase, so your gift may be used on the day it is received, even if it is not yet 1982. The license expires on 906 South Main HEBER CITY, UTAH 654-30- 32 , 613 Main Street . PARK CITY, UTAH 649-198-0 HANSEN MAJOR APPUCANCE SERVICE In Heber City, Park City, Summit Park 'in and & Coalville on WEDNESDAYS Out of Warranty on Most Manufacturers REFRIGERATORS FREEZERS RANGES WASHERS MICRO-WAV- E DRYERS OVENS HO MILEAGE CHARGE Dec. 31, 1982. 364-776- 1 REASONABLE RATES Hurrah for Snow Hurrah for Snow P.O. The Hi Professional BkJg.750 E. Hwy. 248 City.- Utah 84060(80 1 849-520- 0 |