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Show Jay Proctor, second from left, receives gift from Panguitch Cl.y officials after he retired s city recorder after It years service. From the left are Jon Torgrrson, James Hatch, Mayor Wallace G. Lee. Art Crosby and Frank Houston. Proctor was elected to county. Lion Hunting Continues As Popular South Utah Sport Hunting of mountain lions is a popular wintertime sport in southern Utah. Approximately 100 lions arc taken by licensed sportsmen each year in Utah. In the 1974-75 season, 1S6 tags were filled by permit holders. Twenty of these cougars were killed in Garfield County. Twenty-four cats were also taken by government trappers and livestockmen. The length of the lion season varies in different parts of Utah. The northern region is closed to taking lions, while in the southern region, the season is open the year around. The other regions of the state have a 5' month long season. Most hunters prefer the wintertime to do their hunting as the snow provides better tracking conditions. Utah residents may hunt lions on cither a small game or combination hunting license. A $15.00 cougar permit is also required. The tag provides for one cougar per year to be taken. Pursuit permits are also available if the lion is not to be killed. Many non-residents come to Utah in an attempt to take home a trophy lion pelt. Last week a Pennsylvania man was successful in taking a large male lion In Kane county. Utah lion hunting guides gain added income during winter months by catering to these out of state hunters. There are several licensed guides in Garfield County. Regulations concerning lion hunting is found in the 1976-1977 Coug and Bear Proclamation. Proclamations are available from license agents, wildlife officers, and state Wildlife Resources offices. |