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Show Uta Recreation Guide, May 19, 1983, page 3 Utah Wildlife Recreation o Hunting continued Some hunters are "trigger-happy- " and shoot any large animal that moves. Be sure of our target, before you pull the trigger, advises Gurley. Be certain that the animal you are aiming at is what you license permits you to shoot. HUNT REGULATIONS Hunters should wear an orange shirt and hat and beware not to shoot the few people who look like the rump of a mule deer when they wear white or sweat-shirts. Every deer hunter carrying a gun must have a game license. Last year's big-gam- e fees were $10 for a resident and $120 for a A student wishing to receive a resident license must have lived in Utah for 60 days. A non-stude- must have lived in the state for six months to qualify for a resident license. Residents received a combination license for $23 which included a deer, fish and upland-gam-e permit. It is illegal to shoot on a highway, across a highway, or from a vehicle; it is also illegal to carry a loaded weapon in a vehicle. Trespassers will have their licenses revoked for one year and will be charged a $50 fine, said Gurley. Illegal actions are considered misdemeanors. A Class-- infraction is charged for violations and the hunter may receive up to a $1000 fine and or a jail sentence. A Class-- B violation is one that occurs during the hunting season; the hunter may receive a maximum fine of $299 and or 6 months in jail. While the wildlife resource managers have extended their efforts to control hunting violations, help is encouraged from others as well. "Some people think that we are busy only during deer season, but we are busy year round. We study land areas and survey plant and animal growth, range use, winter mortality rates for animals and plant-foo- d utilization," said Gurley. The marshes of the Great Salt Lake are prime nesting founds for thousands of migratory waterfowl each year. Southern marshes also get their share of migrating ducks, geese and swans. Two more, members of Utah's game family are the black bear and the moun-tain lion. A hunter may not see them as often as other game animals, but their populations justify hunting seasons. The hunting seasons for big game usually start in the middle of August with archery hunts for deer and elk. Big game will be hunted almost continuously for the next four months. Small game seasons are held in the Spring and Fall. TERRITORY PROBLEMS Most of Utah's hunting grounds are remote and desolate but civilization has moved in on some of the hunting areas. People are moving from the city to the country. Some of the animals are starving in a lot of areas because their food supply is being reduced by a "people invasion", said Dale Gurley, conservation officer for Utah Wildlife Resources. Deer are eating shrubs and lawns and people are complaining to the Division of Wildlife Resources. Dogs packs are ganging up on some of the deer and are chasing the weak animals, running them to death, Gurley said. Gas, oil and electrical companies have placed power lines and other resource materials in the region, which reduces the food supply for the animals. The system becomes inbalanced by this influx of humanity. In an effort to correct the problem, the division has bought some land to help preserve and maintain the ecosystems of these wild animals. But even these land purchases are not going to solve all the problems. Residents who want to live in rural areas must also be willing to put up with some of the in-conveniences associated with wild animals, said Gurley. One of the biggest complaints that the stewards of the Wildlife management receive is of trepassing. WILDLIFE RESOURCES There are 53 state conservation officers within the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Only three officers are in southern Utah County. "We offer up to a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of a poacher, vandal or other illegal hunter." -- Dale Gurley Game manager regulate and maintain the wildlfie population so the natural environment will be able to sustain its numbers. "There is a lot of area to cover for one man," said Gurley, who covers a district of about 500 square miles. "We need a lot of public support and help. We offer up to a $500 reward for in-formation leading to the arrest of a poacher, vandal or other illegal hunter. ' ' Be courteous of land owners and obtain permission from them before hunting on private land. More and more land becomes posted each year because someone did not gain permission the year before. Swimming Program & rG. KecreatlOn Team Activities T--i 1983 Pool Schedule and IS dUmmer r Un Information Sheet Pool : 600 East 300 South - 785-240- 3 ffl J 9o3 Recreation Office - 41 E. 200 S., 785-617- 2 Pool Schedule Season : May 28th to August 27th Everything 3:3o to 9 P.m. Saturdays 1 to 9 p.m. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmwfmm Holidays 1 to 7 p.m. V ' I Season Family Passes I' , Regular: I , 'f - ' Regular Family Pass $50 f "i&'t'''' ' I 'Combination $45 ' f' ' , ' j Family Pass $30 ' ' V'' " j 'Combination $25 I J ", , "Combination prices apply when ftf, ' ' ' ' purchased in combination with swimming ''p k lessons. ? m 'fcAAi w3tti&tot.'&Aji& Public Swimming , General Admission: ff - Jr. High Age & under 75' LLLL Sr. High & Over $1.25 Senior Citizens FREE f i Discount Rates: I , , - ' Discount Tickets (20 tickets) $10 r 1 ' "i&'-'-- ' ' Family Night (each evening after 6 . , ir u ,"';' '''''y""','-- , ,A,'(, "' p.m.) Entire Family $3 ": ";' I', , ' gte'lli I ' Group Rates: f yi v Semi-privat- e groups: t",i j. I (10 or more in group) t f- - -- K-f st ' Jr. High Age & Under 50' - $ ' I ' Sr High Age & 0ver 75' Jf t&ss. " Group Reservations: ' - $20 for 1st hour & $10 for each ad-- i. v ,4 t, , f ditional J2 hour. Pool is open for private reservations from p.m. weekdays dfleS and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. (Private Group Reservations must be x - made at the pool office and accompanied by a 50 deposit.) X, v;f Registration Information v I O - May 9th to 27th - Registration for any pool v I program including swimming, diving 1 lessons, etc. may be made at the PI. CVf'K 1 Grove City Recreation Building (41 East k 200 So.) 3-- 6 p.m. " ""liT '""M May 28th - Registration will be taken at C the pool office during public swimming kl hours- , t . "W Swimming Lessons . , $12 ( eight lessons) 5" 7' $10 (each additional session) ssaSssSSiA (2 for the price of 1 - applies for first sessions starting in June) Registration Infnrmofmn Levels of Swimming Offered: ini OrmdHOn Ladies Register, buy family passes, discount BeginnersIntermediate Beginners tickets, etc. at Pleasant Grove City Recre- - Advanced BeginnersIntermediate Swim ation Office. 41 East 200 South. Pleasant Advanced SwinvSenior Lifesaving Grove. Utah. For information call 785-617- Scuba Diving)Beginning Diving Intermediate Diving Advanced Diving Register for all water activities at the Jr & Sr Lifesaving Swimming Pool Office. 315 South Locust Swimming Team Activity Avenue. Pleasant Grave. Utah. (1) Family Member $2Q (2) Family Members $35 r f J (3) Family members $45 nenj LrOOU IXUn (4) Famny Members or more $50 Team Coaches: Dell Young and J Sharlene Sanderson - Session Starting Dates tActmni ty June 1st (Wed.) - June 20 (Mon.) s j July 11 (Mon.) -- Aug. 1 (Mon.) 2 ' J" 5 Tuesday - Thursday " 'June 2 (Tues.) - July 5 (Tues.) k Aug. 2 (Tues.) """"""" J Daily (Mon.-Fri.- ) f June 1st (Wed.) - June 13 (Mon.) "1 lmMm June 24th (Fri.) - July 7 (Thurs.) July 29 (Tues.) - Aug. 1 (Mon.) August 11th (Thur.) Strawberry Days Mini-maratho- n 2 for the price of l. Two children Thursday, June 16 (unrestricted) for the price of one (first session only). HUNTING Suggestions Preparation and planning are the key elements to a successful hunt. The following precautions and suggestions should be taken : 1. Know the area you will be hunting. 2. Let someone know where you are going and when you should return. 3. Take extra water. Weather changes can also be disasterous to hunting parties, plan to: 4. Carry extra gasoline and essential auto tools. 5. Take extra food in case of a delayed departure. 6. Keep an emergency medical kit on hand. 7. Do not take any unnecessary chances. To be sure to check the exact dates of the start of the hunts you would like to par-ticipate in contact the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources in your area. |