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Show The satellite receiving dish already in place in Panguitch, anxious city residents now wait only for cable in- Arrests for wildlife violations in the Southern Region have steadily increased during the past several years, according to Division of Wildlife Resources Regional Law Enforcement Officer, Dall Winn. A total of 1,115 arrests were made in the region during 1981. This also reflects a steady increase in resource users in southern Utah. A breakdown of the major categories of arrests made during the year is as follows: Fishing without, a license or stamp, 429; fishing with more than one pole, 69; unlawful possession of fish, 65; unlawful purchase of a license, 61; loaded firearm in a vehicle, 55; fishing out of season, 43; failure to tag deer, 41; unlawful possession of big game, 41; hunting without a license, 32; unlawful possession of small game, 29; hunting migratory birds w plug in gun, 13; other, 227; total, 1.115. A significant increase in Class A misdemeanor cases was noted. This was possibly due to a penalty change for failure to tag big game from a Class B to a Class A misdemeanor. Violation fines have ranged from $10.00 to $500.00 and in many cases confiscation of equipment and or game. In addition to the fine, restitution has also been imposed for the value of wildlife unlawfully taken. The Southern Region is comprised of 13 conservation officers located throughout the nine southwestern counties of the state. Each officer spends an average of 55 stallation and TV subscription to be completed. Work has been underway for several weeks. Arrests Increase in Wildlife Violations percent of his time in law enforcement activities. The remainder of his time is spent with game, fisheries, and nongame management programs. He is also involved with information and, education programs and resource planning. The region also has one full time law enforcement specialist located in Cedar City and another full time law enforcmenet specialist located in the Richfield area. Public involvement by personal contact with the regional office or conservation officer or through the "Help Stop Poaching" to free line (1-800-662 DEER) definitely aided our law enforcement officers in , apprehending violators this past year, Dall Winn stated. Several major cases were made in the region with information received through the toll free line. Any information recieved can remain confidential if the calling party so desires. |