The Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting a Youth Chukar Hunt on Saturday, September 19 at 8:30 am at Hatt’s Ranch in Green River. Conservation Outreach Manager, Aaron Bott took time from his busy schedule to speak with Castle Country Radio about this amazing hunt.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for kids under the age of 18 to come out and get some experience if you’ve never been hunting before great; if you have, come all the same, These folks that we’re partnering with at Hatt’s Ranch have dogs, and yeah we just want you to come out and have some fun,” said Bott. Participants need a Trial Hunting Program number, or Hunter Education completion, as well as a valid hunting or combination license. This event is going to be capped at 14 so in order to guarantee your spot you will need to register online.
“You can get online all of the division activities and events are published online at Eventbrite.com. If you have any questions you can also call the Price Division Office at (435) 613-3700,” said Bott. All participants must agree to the waiver form provided; this includes adults attending to supervise youth or observers/helpers staying at the event to provide transportation, dog handlers and youth who will be hunting. No one will be permitted to the event unless they have agreed to the online waiver.
Mark your calendar for a Youth Pheasant Hunt event taking place in October. The online registration is not open at this time but should be made available soon. “So the pheasant hunt is the same thing, it’s for youth, it’s got a cap of 14 participants only. It’s going to take place in October, the 10th of October. Both of these hunts are going to take place in the morning and go till about noon,” stated Bott. More information and details about the Youth Pheasant Hunt will be shared on the online registration once it’s set up.
Bott couldn’t finish his visit with Castle Country Radio without giving a fishing report, “Things are getting a little bit better, I’m sure folks are appreciating the cloud cover and some of the rain we’ve had the last week. I’ve heard reports at Huntington North there’s some good fishing that is going on up there. Everywhere else is pretty standard, you’ll still catch some fish, nothing is real happening. September is here and so we’re expecting things to cool down and the fish will be out longer.”
To keep up to date on the Division of Wildlife Resources news visit their website at https://wildlife.utah.gov/ or their Facebook page.