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Show Don't Let Winter Put An End To Hunting, Fishing After the close of deer season most sportsmen put away their hunting and fishing equipment until the next year. However, several excellent opportunities still exist for the more hardy hunter or fisherman to continue to pursue several wildlife species, said Norman R. McKee, Panguitch Division of Wildlife Resources. The general fishing season does not close until Nov. 30. Locally, fishing has been very good this fall on most waters. Panguitch Lake has been excellent. Earlier the fish had a somewhat muddy taste from Panguitch Lake. With the advent of cold weather that condition has largely corrected itself. The South Fork of the Sevier River, Asay Creek and, Lake Powell will stay open to year around fishing. Pheasant and quail hunting continues through Nov. 17. Small populations are found around Escalante. Forest grouse is legal game until Nov. 30. Populations are at high numbers in areas of grouse habitat. Most high mountain areas are now inaccessible to all but snowmobilers. Hunts extending into January, 197$ Include chukar partridge, cottontail rabbit, and all waterfowl except geese. Goose season closes Dec. 13. Many ducks and geese are now in Garfield County. A few whistling swans winter In Panguitch Valley. Only those with swan permits may pursue this bird. Good Jump shooting for ducks is found on unfrozen farm ponds and along the strreams. Remember, times on the waterfowl proclamation are listed as Daylight Savings Time. They must now be converted one hour ahead to Standard Time. Cougar and beaver are also legal for taking until spring, 1975. Regulations on these and all other hunts are available from license agents, division offices, or wildlife officers. |