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Show Thursday, July 13, 2006 Page 7 The Gunnison Valley Gazette DWR seeks input about proposed fee changes in 1998, an average of about 13 People are encouraged to attend a change ideas that would provide the series of upcoming public meetings and agency with some much-needed fund-' applications were submitted for every provide the Division of Wildlife Resourc- ing.' These ideas are being presented at permit that was available. By 2006, that es with their ideas about some license the upcoming meetings as informational , number had climbed to an average of 32 and fee changes the division is consid- items only and will not be acted on. After applications per permit. Jim Karpowitz, director of the DWR, ering. receiving input from the public, the DWR The changes would change the way will bring the recommendations back to says limited entry and once-in-a-lifetime hunters apply for a permit in the state's the public for action at meetings in Sep- permits have become very difficult to draw in Utah and that the agency would big game drawings. They would also, tember. provide the agency with some muchOne of the changes the DWR is cur- like to make the few permits that it does needed funding. rently considering would affect how the have available to people who are willing The DWR will present its ideas at a state's big game drawing is conducted. to partner with the agency to manage the series of public meetings that begin at This idea would likely result in fewer peo- .state's wildlife. "All of our new ideas provide a reathe end of July. ple applying for a Utah limited entry or Those who attend the meetings can once-in-a-lifetime big game permit. Re- sonable and equitable way to distribute leam more about the DWR's ideas and ducing the number of applicants would the costs of wildlife management to all can provide their own ideas and sugges- provide the remaining applicants with a hunters, as well as to those who participate in the drawing but don't hunt the tions. The DWR will consider the input better chance at drawing a permit. it receives as it forms recommendations "Right now, it costs $5 to apply for rest of the year," Karpowitz said. that it will take to the public again at a a big game permit in Utah," says Greg The DWR is considering three series of meetings in September. ideas. The agency is asking members of Sheehan, Administrative Services SecThe DWR will also present a pro- tion chief for the DWR. "That's among the public to help it choose ONE of them posal at the upcoming meetings to es- the lowest fees in the western states, or to provide the agency with some ideas tablish a separate goose-hunting zone and we believe it's one. of the main of their own (each idea would generate in northern Utah this fall. Recommenda- reasons the number of people applying about S3.7 million in new revenue): Option 1 (DWR's preferred option): tions that would probably result in hunt- for big game permits in Utah has been ers taking about the same number of climbing for years." Before applying in any draw or cougars in Utah this season as they took buying any hunting permit, all hunters, While the number of applicants conlast season also will be presented. tinues to climb, the number of permits including big game hunters, would be for which to apply hasn't changed much. required to buy a hunting license. In adThe meeting in the Southern Region is on July 25 at 7 p.m. at Delta High For example, in 1998, more than 50,000 dition to allowing the holder to apply for a School, 50 W. 300 N., Delta. people applied for about 4,000 permits. permit or buy a permit, a hunting license In 2006, more than 144,000 people ap- would also allow the holder to hunt small game. The DWR is considering some fee plied for about 4,400 permits. The license would cost $17. Instead of buying a hunting license, hunters could choose to buy a $34 combination license that would also allow them to fish. This option has two advantages: - A portion of the $3.7 million raised by this option would come to Utah from the federal government as new funds allocated to the state because, of increased license sales. - Hunters who already buy small game and combination licenses would not be affected by this change. Option 2: In addition to paying the $5 application fee, big game applicants who wanted a bonus point or a preference point would be required to purchase one for $24. Unsuccessful applicants would no longer receive bonus points and preference points for free. Hunters would not have to pay for points that they had accrued in past years. Option 3: Hunters could apply in all five of the once-in-a-lifetime draws, and purchase one bonus point for each of the once-ina-lifetime draws and one bonus point for the limited entry draw. The cost for each bonus point would be $12 per bonus point. Hunters would not have to pay for points that they had accrued in past years. The application fee would remain at $5 per species. For Sale/Rent Help Wanted JOB AVAILABLE 2 Lunchroom Cook Positions HVAC INSTALLER Experience desired but not necessary Phone Hill's Heating and Air Conditioning 528-3988 Gunnison City is accepting applications for City Hall Custodian. The job requires ten hours per week. Also includes park pavilions & park and cemetery rest rooms for another ten hours. Applications and job description can be obtained at City Hall, 38 West Center. Closing date is July 20, 2006 at 5 p.m. Preference given to Gunnison City residents. . HOUSE FOR SALE IN CENTERFIELD Department: Ephraim Elementary School Starting Date: August 21, 2006 Minimum Salary: $8.81 Benefits: Retirement - No Health Insurance Responsibilities and Duties: 1. Assist in preparing, serving and clean up of food and areas where food is prepared and served. 2. Will work 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, 9 months per year 3. Attend training Job Qualifications: 1. Must have or be willing to obtain a Food Handlers Permit 2, Be willing to obtain Serve Safe Certificate Applications may be obtained at South Sanpete School District, 39 S Main, Manti, UT and will be accepted until August 7,2006. South Sanpete School District has the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Published in the Gunnison Valley Gazette July 13, 2006 Call Mark at 528-5178 to place you ad in the Gazette Classifieds! In addition to the ideas about big game fee changes, the DWR is seeking input about some additional fee changes. One of those changes would require that those who don't have a hunting or fishing license pay a fee to visit the state's wildlife and waterfowl management areas (WMAs). A Watchable Wildlife pass would be available for $10 and would alfow the purchaser access to the state's WMAs for 365 days from the day the pass was purchased. The pass would also provide the holder access to all of the Watchable Wildlife events and festivals in Utah for which a fee is charged to attend, The DWR is also suggesting that a new $5 fishing license be required for 12- and 13-year-old anglers. "For every license sold to these young anglers, the division would collect $14 in federal aid. 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