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Show PHEASANT COST IS REDUCED FROM $5 TO 80c Newell B. Cook, Utah State Fish and Game Commissioner, outlined plans of the Fish and Game department, depart-ment, and discussed means of fulfilling fulfill-ing these plans before a large group of interested Cedar citizens in the Elks hall Friday evening. Fewer but larger fish will be planted plant-ed in Utah streams and lakes this year, according to Mr. Cook, because it has been found that better results have been obtained by this method. He stated that fish as large as seven inches long will be planted where the water supply is sufficient to warrant such procedure. In discussing tihe 'deer situation, Mr. Cook stated that he was sure that Utah was not yet ready for the allowing of shooting does over the entire state, but that in some congested con-gested areas it would probably be advisable. He pointed out that the deer belonged to all the people of the state and that all citizens, farmers, stockmen and others as well as the sportsmen, should be considered, and the deer situation handled according to the best interests of all. The commissioner also discussed the state's activities in the handling of pheasants. He stated that a few years ago the cost of these game birds to the state was about $5.00 each, but now they can be raised for about 80c. Pheasants are expected to replace the diminishing sage hens over the state. David H. Madsen connected with the national park service and state commissioner before Mr. Cook was appointed was also present and discussed dis-cussed the desire of the park service to protect game in and near the parks of southern Utah because of the interest game holds for tourists. Such protection at Zion park has beein under consideration for some time. Iron County Record. |
