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Show C M Y K The Garfield County Insider Page 2 DID YOU DRAW A PERMIT TO HUNT BIG GAME? If you applied for a 2009 Utah big game hunting permit, your wait is almost over. By April 30, you’ll know whether you drew a permit. “If you draw a permit, congratulations!” says Judi Tutorow, wildlife licensing coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources. “If you don’t, mark June 11 on your calendar. That’s when general bull elk permits go on sale. Any general buck deer permits that aren’t taken in the draw will also go on sale that day.” Draw results Utah’s 2009 Big Game Draw will be conducted this month. If you applied for a 2009 permit, you should receive an e-mail and a letter by April 30. The e-mail or letter will let you know whether you drew a permit. If you don’t receive an e-mail or a letter by April Results available by April 30. 30, you can learn whether you drew a permit by logging onto the DWR’s Web site (wildlife.utah.gov) or by calling 1-800-221-0659. Draw results will be available by 8 a.m. on April 30. Permits not taken in the draw If you don’t draw a permit, you can learn which permits are still available by seeing the 2009 big game remaining permits list at wildlife.utah.gov. The list will be posted by April 30. “Some general season buck deer permits for the Northern Region and statewide general archery buck deer permits are usually still available after the draw,” Tutorow says. “Any permits that aren’t taken in the draw will be available beginning June 11.” Tutorow says Utah big game permits are selling out faster and faster every year. “Don’t wait too long to get one,” she says. “If you wait too long, they might sell out before you get one.” Last year, all of Utah’s general archery buck deer permits were gone by June 19, just eight days after they went on sale. Northern Region general rifle and muzzleloader permits sold out on June 29. Bull elk permits June 11 is the first day you can buy a general season bull elk permit. Starting at 7 a.m., you can buy one at wildlife.utah.gov, at any DWR office or from more than 300 license agents across Utah. A total of 14,300 any bull elk unit permits, and 12,500 spike bull elk unit permits, will be available. The DWR is not limited on the number of general archery elk permits it can sell. BAKE SALE APRIL 25th Locations: Burr Trail Grill & Trading Post and the Boulder Post Office 10:00 - 12:00 a.m. 4-H Fundraiser Donations Welcome Thank you for supporting the local Boulder Broncs 4-H Horse Club Raffle for Dutch Oven Tickets available at Boulder Exchange The Burr Trail Trading Post and of course at both bake sale locations, or ask Katie (616-7379) April 23, 2009 C M Y K C M Y K siDE lines ....By Pat Dix TRAC NORRIS LEADS BOBCATS IN DIXIE INVITATIONAL Arguably the finest track athlete to ever compete for Panguitch High School, Trac Norris led the Bobcat team to qualify for State in ten events at the 11 team Dixie Invitational this past weekend. Norris, who is ranked number one in the State in the 300 meter hurdles, was honored as the outstanding athlete of the meet, as he racked up qualifying firsts in the 800 meter run, 110 meter hurdles, the 300 meter hurdles, and a qualifying second in the 1600 meter run. The Bobcats, the only 1A team to compete in the meet, also had a great two day performance from Eric Frandsen, who qualified for State with a 6 foot 4 inch first in the High Jump, a fourth in the 110 meter hurdles, and non qualifying 5th place in the 400 meters. Kalani Norris qualified with third place finishes in both the Discus and the Shot put, and Heather Orton qualified in the 3200 meter run. The girl’s Medley Relay team of Angela Burns, Taelyr Tebbs, Katie Rosser, and Kalani Norris made the State ranks with a 5th place finish, while the boy’s 4x100 team of Trevor Peterson, Eric Frandsen, Cameron Fawson, and Brooks Leach made it with a 6th place. Other finishers, although not qualifying for State were, Chandler Campbell, Taelyr Tebbs, Katie Rosser, and Angela Burns, with a 4th in the 4x100 Relay. Cameron Fawson, Brendan Lee, Riley Miller, and Trevor Peterson came in 5th in the 4x400 Relay. FYI The Panguitch Invitational Track Meet, slated for Thursday, April 23 will, due to State rules, begin at 4:00 pm on that date. BANTAM BOBCAT WRESTLERS CAPTURE STATE 1A TITLE For the past two seasons Coach Kory Owens’ Bantam Wrestlers have had to settle for second place in the State, but 2009 prove to be their year as they captured the 1A Championship Trophy. The young Bobcats were led to victory by three first place winners. Kolton Owens who racked up the sixth top finish of his career, Sam Vasquez, and Hunter Owens. Austin Miller, Jacob Brophy, and Cole Greene contributed with second place finishes. Rowdy Josie, Connor Anderson, McKoy Dodds, Max Smith, Chad Sherida , Carson Brown, Kanyon Lamb, Porter Shoppe, and Parker Brinkerhoff added important third place points. Drew Reynolds and Gerald Nez placed fourth. DWR proposes more antlerless elk, deer and pronghorn permits The Division’s antlerless permit recommendations will be discussed at the April 28 RAC meeting. Pronghorn and deer are doing really well in various parts of Utah, and elk are doing well across the state! While it’s exciting to see lots of big game animals, having a large number of animals can have a downside, too — if the populations get too big, the animals can damage their habitat. To try and prevent this from occurring, biologists with the Division of Wildlife Resources are recommending more doe pronghorn, doe deer and cow elk permits for hunts this fall and winter. Learn more, share your ideas You can read the DWR’s proposals on the Web at wildlife.utah.gov/public_ meetings/next.php. Once you’ve read the proposals, you can provide your comments one of two ways: RAC meetings Five Regional Advisory Council meetings will be held across Utah on April 28. Citizens representing the RACs will take the input received to the Utah Wildlife Board. Board members will use your input to set permit numbers for this fall’s hunts. The April 28 meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. GSENM WALKS & TALKS April looks to be a grand month for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument’s 2009 Walks & Talks series of lectures and field trips. All programs are free and co-sponsored by Grand Staircase Escalante Partners. Willis Creek Hike (or Narrow Escape!) Thursday, April 30 • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. GSENM Kanab Visitor Center, carpool to trailhead Escalante Interagency Visitor Center; carpool to trailhead Difficulty: Moderate; 3 miles roundtrip Escape your everyday world and accompany GSENM Park Ranger Liz Kolle on a hike through a beautiful narrow canyon. Bring a lunch and wear comfortable shoes that you don’t mind getting a little wet. Call GSENM Kanab Visitor Center (435) 644-4680 for information and reservations. Limited to 12 participants. J.W. DISPOSAL 1270 East Highway 89 • Panguitch, Utah LET US BE YOUR FULL-SERVICE WASTE REMOVAL PROVIDER!!! C M Y K We provide weekly curb-side pickup for all Garfield and Piute County Residents $11/Monthly (use of black can included in price). Please ask about our single senior discounts. We also provide 4-6 yard dumpsters for your business needs; with your choice of weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly pickups. We also have 15 yard roll-off bins for any construction or clean-up needs. We service all Garfield, Piute, Kane, and Iron Counties. We guarantee to meet or beat any competitors prices. For quotes or questions call: Wally (435) 616-8376 Amber (435) 676-8199 Business line (435) 676-8375 - Please leave a message. |