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Table of Contents RODEO

ANIMAL CARE

Miss Rodeo Utah.............................. 5 Legacy Junior Rodeo Spotlight.......... 6 Pee Wee Queen Hadlee Jo Kotter...... 6 Utah 5th and Under Rodeo............7-8 UHSRA Champions and Qualifiers.... 9 UHSRA member spotlights............. 10

Dr. Jeff Bailey: Farm Dog................. 25 Dr. David Moss: Horse Travel.......... 26

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Weber County Fairgrounds............. 12 Morgan County Fairgrounds........... 13 RMBRA Schedule........................... 14

YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS 4-H Junior Spotlight........................ 16 4-H Senior Spotlights................ 17-20 Jo Egelund Column......................... 21 WC Jr. Posse Member Spotlight...... 22 WC Queen and Cowboy contest..... 23 Kari Byington Column..................... 24

AGRICULTURE Sustainable Agriculture................... 27 Local Farmers Markets.................... 29 Group aims to eradicate weeds....... 30 Farm Fest........................................ 31 Growing hormone helping herbs.... 32 Herbal hair care.............................. 33

HUNTING & FISHING Helping wild animals....................... 34 Weber Pathways............................. 35 Local family loves outdoors............ 37 Trophy Room.............................38-41 Ken Adams Column........................ 42 DWR: Plastic bags, gloves in deer... 43 DWR: Stay safe in bear country...... 44

DWR: Helping endangered species.45 Fish stocking reports...................... 46 DWR: 4 local fishing spots.............. 47 DWR: Resources to fight mussels... 48 DWR: Tips to catch catfish.............. 49 Utah Wildlife Calendar.................... 50

WESTERN FASHION REPORT........................................ 53 ENTERTAINMENT Cowboy Thatch Elmer..................... 55 Colt Blankman cowboy poet........... 54 Chris Mortensen cowboy poet........ 56 Sam Lively: Musings of a Cowboy... 57

ON THE COVER Laney Ann Parker with her Lake Viva Naughton trout.

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Third times a charm for Miss Rodeo Ogden, Bradie Jill Jones

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BY ANGIE ERICKSON Western Wasatch Contributor

There’s a new rodeo queen in town. 24-year-old, Bradie Jill Jones of Henefer, was named Miss Rodeo Ogden on Saturday, April 27, 2019. She also won the appearance, public speaking and congeniality awards.

Jones will be the official ambassador of this summer’s 85th Ogden Pioneer Days rodeo and celebration.

“I come from a little bit of a nontraditional background when it comes to rodeo queening,” said Jones, who believes cowboys, cowgirls and rodeos help keep the western lifestyle alive. “I just jumped into this arena of rodeo queening a year ago.”

The first rodeo pageant Jones participated in was for Miss Rodeo Utah, in 2018. In September, she participated in Miss Rodeo Wilderness Circuit and her third pageant was Miss Rodeo Ogden, where she took the crown.

“I’ve always admired the job that rodeo queens do and one day I thought, ‘hey I’ve got the skillset that would make me a pretty darn good rodeo queen,’” she said. “I thought that dream had passed me by and that I was too old, but I wasn’t. I signed up and have been loving it ever since.”

Agriculture and defending the western way of life has been a big part of who she is and what she wants to do with her life. She describes herself as a dirt road driven, cabin livin’ kind of cowgirl and when the boots come off, she laces up her hiking shoes for an adventure in the Utah mountains.

"It’s such a great opportunity to become the best version of yourself and to give back to a community, at least for me, has given me so much,” she said.

“I’ve had a lot of opportunities to excel through FFA and the Farm Bureau and rodeo queening gives you a chance to makes rodeo better than when you arrived on the scene and I think that’s a privilege.”

This hard working and determined woman received an associate degree from Weber State University and a bachelor’s in broadcast journalism and political science from the University of Utah. She works as a paralegal and is also a news reporter for Channel V6 in Vernal.

Her next year will be busy and full of opportunities. She’ll attend a multitude of rodeos where she’ll

promote Ogden Pioneer Days. She’ll spend hours serving the community and will have the opportunity to meet and interact with residents. She also hopes to get more faces in the crowd at this year’s Ogden Pioneer Days and encourages people to purchase

their rodeo tickets today.

So, how will she do it all?

“I am really good at time management and when you enjoy what you do, your life, it doesn’t seem like a chore at all,” she said.

Upcoming Rodeo Queen Contests June 22 - Evanston Cowboy Days June 27 - Cedar City Great American Stampede August 2-3 – Hooper Tomato Days Junior Rodeo Queen Contest August 11 – Hooper Tomato Days Rodeo Queen Contest Sept. 20-21 – Miss Wilderness Circuit Rodeo Queen Western Wasatch - July 2019

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Legacy Junior Rodeo Spotlight

Hayz Madsen has wanted to be in rodeo since the young age of three

BY ANGIE ERICKSON, Western Wasatch Contributor

ImPRA Pee Wee Queen Hadlee Jo Kotter Hadlee Jo Kotter 2019 ImPRA Pee Wee Queen is the daughter of Kevin and Lacie Kotter and resides on a Ranch in Howell, Utah. She likes to go camping and fishing, and do anything outdoors.

Her best friend is her horse “Joey”, her family and friends call Hadlee Jo and Joey “Team Jo-Jo”. Hadlee Jo loves the sport of rodeo. Her favorite event is the Saddle Bronc Riding as her Daddy used to ride! If you ask her who her favorite cowboy is she will tell you that it is Caleb Bennett, a Bareback rider who is friends with her mama. Hadlee Jo enjoys meeting new friends and would like you all to come cheer on the cowboys and cowgirls at the ImPRA rodeos this year and to be sure to join us for the ImPRA Finals August 23-24 in Pocatello, Idaho!

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Hayz Madsen has been part of Legacy Jr. Rodeo for the past seven years. Taking care of his horses and other livestock takes a lot of time, but he would rather be working than sitting around playing a video game.

“I feel better about the day when I am productive,” said the 14-year-old cowboy. “I also know there have been a lot of people help me with my events so I try to do the same for other people, especially by little brother, Trygg.”

His mom, Nicole Madsen, has a favorite memory of Hayz at 3-years-old pretending to be in rodeos in their family room.

“The arm of the couch was declared to be the fierce bull ‘Red Rock!’ Hayz would spur the “hair” (fabric in this case) off Red Rock and ride for eight. Sometimes he would buck off early only to get right back on,” she said. “I retired Red Rock and now get to watch Hayz follow his dreams through great associations like Legacy Junior Rodeo and Utah Junior and High School Rodeo Associations.”

Western Wasatch wanted to learn more about this local cowboy, so we asked him a few questions.

Western Wasatch: What’s a typical rodeo day like for you?

Hayz: I like to visualize the perfect run or ride inside my head. It helps me to see what 14-year-old Hayz Madsen needs to happen during my event to get the highest score or fastest time to win.”

Western Wasatch: What do you have to do to prepare to compete?

Hayz: I work out 4-5 days a week and get on as many practice animals as possible. My dad helps me work on the little things I need to improve.

Western Wasatch: When was your first rodeo?

Hayz: When I was six years old, my dad told me there was a rodeo and we could only go if I rode in it. I agreed to

PHOTOS SUBMITTED Hayz has been part of Legacy Jr. Rodeo for the past seven years.

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Western Wasatch: Where does your passion for rodeo come from?

Hayz: My dad used to ride saddle bronc and he just got me going. I love going to rodeos because of the time you get to spend with your family and the friends you make along the way. It is a very humbling sport.

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2019 All Around Champions

Left to right, Reserve All Around Cowgirl Kajun Watterson, All Around Cowgirl Maddie Nielson, Reserve All Around Cowboy Kyson Gourdin and All Around Cowboy Tate Crandall.

Utah 5th and Under Rodeo Association hosts rodeos across the state The Utah 5th and Under Rodeo Association was created in 2004 as a youth rodeo organization for kids in the 5th grade and under. The 5th & Under Rodeo Association was formed to: — Engage families and youth in the sport of rodeo and the western lifestyle.

— Provide a safe and fair rodeo competition at their level.

— Promote friendly competition and a high level of sportsmanship.

— Prepare youth to be able to move up to the next level of rodeo competition.

Contestants compete for prizes or cash prizes at each rodeo. The organization follows the same schedule

as the Utah Junior High School Rodeo Association, holding a Friday morning performance prior to the Junior High rodeo and a second performance 30 minutes after the Saturday morning performance of the Junior High rodeos (UHSRA). Points are earned at each rodeo and accumulated throughout the season for year end prizes. Year end prizes are given to the top contestants in each event: 1st - 10th place at a year end banquet.

Members can join through individual clubs located throughout the state.

Please view the list of board member contacts to find a club nearest your area.

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RODEO Continued from previous page The association yearly membership fee is $30 for each member. Go to ut5thandunderrodeo.com and click on the Forms tab and fill out the membershiop form.

Submit your form and money to your club secretary. You will also need to fill out an entry form available on the website for each rodeo you wish to enter.

Utah 5th and Under Rodeo Association events include: — Girls Barrels — Girls Poles — Girls Breakaway — Girls Goat Tying — Boys Goat Tying — Boys Steer Riding — Boys Barrels — Boys Breakaway — Team Roping - Heading (youth Header with adult Heeler) — Team Roping - Heeler (youth Heeler with adult Header) Contact these board members about joining this association or go to ut5thandunderrodeo.com for more information.

President: Kade Martin, 307799-8167, kade_martin@yahoo. com Treasurer: Crystal Williams, 435-901-9396, jncwilliams5@ gmail.com Secretary: Angie Freeland, 435-724-3953, runnrope@ yahoo.com Board Member: Colby Olsen, 801-376-0219, jcbtrucking@ yahoo.com Board Member: Cody Johnson, 435-849-5250, cjtrucking@q.com

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Oaklee McKee and her 5th and Under Association year-end prizes.

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Utah High School Rodeo 2019 Champions and National High School Finals Rodeo Qualifiers Bareback Dean Thompson Bubba Holcomb Drake Soper Waylen Daley Barrel Racing Amanda Butler Kamryn Carlsen Macee Mcallister Hayden Madsen Sierra Terry Boys cutting Jack Christensen Dawson Zaharias Gage Penrod Jaden Tree Breakaway Roping Kash Gay Dallie Bastian Makayla Brown Braylee Shepard

Jacee Bastian Bull Riding Brek Sanderson Chancey Richards Jate Frost Zane Young Girls Cutting Mckenna Coronado Taylor Porter Sommer Amos Sydney Davis Goat tying Keni Labrum Staheli Adams Maddie Roche Amy Mason Pole Bending Marynn Moody Mckenna Coronado

Hayden Madsen Kindra Thurgood

Korby Christansen

Colt Ekker

Utah High School Rodeo Queen Mckardy Kelly

Steer Wrestling Cash Robb Elijah Dansie Caleb Anderson Kale Lamb

All-Around Cowgirl Mckenna Coronado

Reined Cowhorse Sydney Davis Cheyenne Tedrford Trey Nate Karissa World

Team Roping Wyatt Ahlstrom/ Jace Hanks Daxton Hill/ Kash Cattoor Blake Bowler/ TJ Bowler Wyatt Davis/ Dylan Watterson

Rifle Shoot Maddie Gillett Curry Wilkens Melroy Vigoren Kagen Rhodes

Tie Down Roping Braydin Evans Kash Cattoor Chase Webster Britt Haskell

Saddle Bronc Clayson Hutchings Scott Lauaki Wade Stansfield

Trap Shoot Qade Adams Dalton Van Kagen Rhodes

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UHSRA Member Spotlight

Quincy Probst Hi, my name is Quincy Probst. I am 13 years old and I am the oldest of 4 kids. I know that being the oldest sometimes can be hard, but great things come from it. Setting an example for my siblings isn’t always easy, but I have to try hard and do my best. My parents always tell me that my sisters look up to me, they follow every step I take.

Being the oldest usually means you get to set the example for your siblings.

Sometimes its hard to set the example for your brothers and sisters. Your younger siblings look up to you. “Monkey see monkey do” they look up to

you. They see you as their role model.

So setting a good example and deciding to make good choices impacts their life.

In the rodeo world I get many chances to set an example for them. When we breakaway calves in the practice pen I encourage my sister, then she encourages my littler sister and then they both strive to do better. As I get ready to compete and ride into the arena, I love to hear my family cheering me on. Win or lose, I try hard to be a positive role model. Setting an example is important.

Even my parents learn a thing or two from me every now and then.

Siblings pictured left to right, Paisley, Quincy, Parley, Quealy

In conclusion, my mom always tells me “try a little harder to do a little better.

The harder you try to do a little better

sets more of an example for everyone else. So try harder every day to set more of an example for your siblings.”

UHSRA Member Spotlight

Darwin Buhler My time with horses started 7 years ago when I was 7 years old and we bought our first horse named Dream. We used to go to the neighbors and ride her for hours. It was a lot of fun. When she passed away, we took a break from horses. When I turned 11, we decided to have another go at it with my new horse Griffin. Shortly after we got him, my neighbor invited us to join his 4-H horse riding club. Instantly, I fell in love with it! Before long, I was riding twice a week and went on a sixty-mile horse trip with our family friend Greg Wolfly, my dad, and my little brother Clayton.

Around the same time we got Griffin, my mom and I decided to buy a two-year-old paint we named Olaf and train him. Then, my little brother Clayton and I decided to enter in a horse show for younger horses.

I taught Olaf some things and he taught me a lot about horses and horsemanship. We decided to sell him after the horse show ended. It was a fantastic experience to learn about training young horses.

After a few years of making horses a hobby, it turned into a lifestyle when, at a friend’s wedding, it was suggested to me by our family friend, Ellen, to try rodeo. I was a little hesitant because I knew it would take up a lot of time (and I was right), but I figured I’d give it a shot and see what all the buzz was about.

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went out to the back porch and just started swinging the rope around and watching YouTube videos and trying to rope my four-wheeler. It felt good to have a rope in my hand, I was very eager to learn more, but I wasn’t getting very far. So, I talked to my dad about teaching me how to rope. He said that he didn’t have a clue. However, he did know someone who could and his name was Shane. Within the month, I was at Shane’s house four nights a week being taught and mentored by Shane and his son Dawson.

They taught me how to be a better horseman, cutting, calf tying, and team roping. Roughly two months after going over to Shane’s house, I had an incident where I broke my hand playing kick ball at an end-of-year 4H party and was forced to miss the first weekend of junior high rodeos. Since I broke my roping hand, it put a halt in my practicing. The very week I got my cast off, I had my first rodeo in Duchesne.

This was the rodeo I qualified for state in team roping.

Since then, I have had many rodeos and enjoyed all of them.

I have made some good friends and hope to continue learning and growing throughout high school rodeo. Even though I participated in junior high rodeo and am going to start high school rodeo this fall, I still do 4-H and riding club.

Last fall, I got a horse I call Tigger. I ride her four-

five times a week and always enjoy it. I go on rides up the mountains by my house with my friends William, Rowan, and Molly. Many of my best memories I have ever had over the past several years have stemmed from being around horses and I wouldn’t trade them for the world.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Weber County Fairgrounds 2019 Schedule June

August

June 28-29th Buck Wild

August 6th - Utah Youth Rodeo August 7th - 10th Weber County Fair August 14th - Turn Pro Jackpots Barrel Race August 15th - Freed Team Roping August 20th - Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club August 21st - Rocky Mountain Barrel Racing Jackpot August 27th - Freed Team Roping August 27th - Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club

July July 2nd - Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club July 9th - Utah Youth Rodeo, Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club July 11th - Freed Team Roping July 16th - Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club July 17th - Rocky Mountain Barrel Racing Jackpot July 19th - Miss Rodeo Utah Horsemanship July 23rd - Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club July 30th - Freed Team Roping July 31st - Turn Pro Jackpots Barrel Race

September September 3rd - Freed Team Roping, Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club September 4th - Turn Pro Jackpots Barrel Race September 10th - Utah Youth Rodeo, Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club September 24th - Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club September 28th - Junction City Roller Dolls Roller Derby Bout

Morgan County Fairgrounds 2019 Schedule June

July 22nd Horse 4H

August 26th 4H Teen

June 29th 4H Spring Open Horse Show

July 25th Horse 4H

August 26th Horse 4H

July 26th 4H Fair Horse

August 29th Horse 4H

July 26th – August 3rd Morgan County Fair

August 31st East Canyon

July 3rd Horse 4H

August

September

July 6 Horse 4H

August 5 Horse 4H

September 2nd Horse 4H

July 8th – 11th 4H Summer Camp

August 8th Horse 4H

September 5th Horse 4H

July 11th Horse 4H

August 9th 4H Horse Fun

September 9th 4H Junior Teen

July 15th Horse 4H

August 12th 4H Junior Teen

September 10th 4H Afterschool

July 14th – 15th Truck Pulls

August 12th Horse 4H

September 12th Horse 4H

July 18th Horse 4H

August 15th Horse 4H

September 16th Horse 4H

July 15th – 18th 4H Summer Camp

August 16th – 17th Wild Flower Petal Fest

September 17th 4H Afterschool

July 20th Horse 4H

August 19th Horse 4H

September 26th Horse 4H

July 22nd 4H Teen

August 22nd Horse 4H

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2019 Rocky Mountain Barrel Racing Association Schedule 3rd Wednesday

JULY Rocky Mountain Barrel Racing Jackpot

Tremonton Arena

7th Sunday

Co-sanctioned- Utah State Fair Park Jackpot

Utah State Fair Park

17th Wednesday

Rocky Mountain Barrel Racing Jackpot

Golden Spike Arena

AUGUST 5th MONDAY

Rocky Mountain Barrel Racing Jackpot

Tremonton Arena

11th-12th Sat-Sun

Co-sanctioned- Utah State Fair Park Jackpot

Utah State Fair Park

21st Wednesday

Rocky Mountain Barrel Racing Jackpot

Golden Spike Arena

SEPTEMBER 6-8th Fri-Sat-Sun

3 Circle Barrel Brawl -2 go’s with a short go

Golden Spike Arena

11th Wednesday

Rocky Mountain Barrel Racing Jackpot

Tremonton Arena

OCTOBER 2nd Wednesday

Rocky Mountain Barrel Racing Jackpot

Golden Spike Arena

5th Saturday

Arena Blend – Team Target Jackpot

Golden Spike Arena

9th Wednesday

Rocky Mountain Barrel Racing Jackpot

Golden Spike Arena

16th Wednesday

Rocky Mountain Barrel Racing Jackpot

Golden Spike Arena

18-19th Fri-Sat

Co-Sanctioned - Western States Futurity & Jackpot

Golden Spike Rodeo Arena

21st MONDAY

Halloween Costume Contest & Jackpot

Golden Spike Arena

We may add races & co-sanction more races with other associations.

We will keep you updated if we have a change in the schedule or arena’s.

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This association provides a place for all ages and abilities to compete, learn, and succeed in barrel racing.

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money and awards.

The RMBRA produces jackpots on Wednesday Nights and hosts several large weekend jackpots throughout the year.

The largest race being the Dash for Dollars, held at the Golden Spike Event Center, in June. It is a 3 day event and we average 1430 entries..paying out over $89,000 to contestants.

We would like to thank our great sponsors who support the RMBRA. They are the greatest !!!

Please visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/RMBRARockyMountainBarrelsRacing or website www.rockymtnbarrels.com We strive to produce the most professional and friendly barrel races.

AUGUST 7-10 Jr. Livestock Auction Saturday | August 10 | 10 AM Supervisors: Rick & Cendra Ipsen, (801) 391-5812 rdipsen@comcast.net

Buyers Social Come and support all of the hard work the youth have done with their livestock! located in the SE corner of the GSA 8 – 10 AM

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Wednesday August 7, 9AM

HOG SHOW:

Thursday August 8, 9AM

GOAT SHOW:

Friday August 9, 9AM

STEER SHOW:

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YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS

Stockton’s Reserve Grand Champion Hog, Gunter, from 2017.

4-H Junior Spotlight

Stockton Marriott

BY ANGIE ERICKSON, Western Wasatch Contributor

13-year-old Stockton Marriott starts his day at 5:30 a.m. He gets out of bed and heads out the door to his ranch in Warren to care for his red and white steer, Fireball, and black pig, Gem, that he’ll be selling as part of the Jr. Livestock program at the Weber County Fair.

“I feed the steers, get them combed and then I’ll feed and walk the pig for a certain amount a time,” he said.

But his work isn’t done then.

When evening comes along, he has to do it all over again.

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does,” said his mom, Heather Marriott. “Showing animals is very time consuming and you have to be very dedicated to achieve what this kid has done. He wakes up early and goes to bed late. He is a perfectionist and it shows.”

This young cowboy, who also excels in track, football and basketball, has been raising livestock for four years.

“It’s been hard work and he has missed out on a lot of things,” said Heather.

But she knows all of that hard work has paid off and says that he has learned how to look adults in the eye and speak to them with confidence. He is polite and re-

spectful. He is prompt and efficient.

He manages his time wisely and knows what needs to be done. He is good with numbers and knows how to calculate the weights of his animals so they gain enough weight by the fairs. He is gentle and kind. And most of all he loves each and every one of his animals.

And they are very lucky to have Stockton as their owner and live on his ranch. They couldn’t have had a better life.

So how does someone so young have such a strong work ethic? He says it’s fun and it’s cool to see how the animals develop.

“They’re really small when you get them and when it’s time for the

fair, they’re about 1,400 pounds,” he said.

Selling at the livestock at the fair requires more than just raising a healthy animal. Marriott goes around to about 100 local businesses and gives them a letter hoping for a sponsorship or for someone to purchase his animal.

“It’s important for people to come buy the livestock at the fair because it’s good for the kids because they work really hard and have to keep their animal for a long time and they have to keep it alive too,” he said.

“It’s good to support all the kids.”

The Weber County Fair will be held on August 7-10 at the Weber County Fairgrounds.

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4-H Senior Spotlight

Rylie Rowser Hi, my name is Rylie Rowser, I have been a member of the Weber County 4-H since I was 9 yrs old. I joined 4-H after a traumatic brain injury that required me to wear a helmet when riding my horse. Believe or not I was kicked in the head by my horse when I was 8 years old. That day was very traumatic for my family. I shattered my left eye socket, bruised my brain, cracked my skull and sliced the nerve in my left eyebrow. I had two seizures that day after my horse kicked me and I don’t remember anything other than what I’ve been told, yes, this day was extremely chaotic, but in a way, I’m so grateful it happened. Before I got kicked, my life was about rodeo. If this day never happened, I wouldn’t be standing here today a member of 4-H. The day I got kicked was hard for everyone that I knew. After I left the hospital, I felt like an outcast, an oddball, the outsider and different. I felt so different when I was able to ride again because in rodeo, helmets weren’t very cool, but I was required to wear one without a choice.

So the question become now where will I fit in

without feeling like an outcast? Rodeo and helmets, well we can just say that was out of the question at the time. A family friend Linda Gaz who was a 4-H leader, told my mom about 4-H and they were starting to make wearing a helmet a rule. We looked into 4-H, to see what it was all about and how its horse program would work. I learned that 4-H has a lot of programs not just animal programs, it teaches leadership, encourage’s community service, education and offers scholarships.

In 4-H I have improved my horsemanship skills, but I have also participated in service projects within my community, have made blankets and given them to local hospitals for kids, kids like me that have been hurt. I have been a part of leadership by becoming a county ambassador, being on the county teen council and now a State horse ambassador.

I also learned about all the many retreats, retreats that teach leadership, life skills and are just plain fun.

At these retreats I have met many people, from great leaders, to volunteers and amazing kids. I have made some great long-life friends. By being a part of 4-H, I

have learned so very much, but most important I have learned I am not an outcast, an oddball, the outsider and not even different. I am just another kid with a bright future. It is a future that I can create from all the many lessons, and teaching I have received as a 4-Her.

4-H Senior Spotlight

Tate Flint Over the past 10 years I have had the opportunity to be a part of the 4-H program. It has been a journey that has had many ups and downs, but I am forever grateful for the life lessons it has taught me.

I first got into 4-H through the horse program when I was 8 years old. At the time I had no idea that 4-H had programs besides riding horses! Over the next ten year I earned the title of Utah State Horse Show Champion five times and Reserve Champion twice.

Through 4-H I not only improved my horsemanship, but also my public speaking and knowledge of the Horse. This was achieved as I competed in the yearly 4-H State Contests at Utah State University, where I placed first in the State in Horse Judging (2016), Horse Bowel, Piano, Impromptu Public Speaking (2017), and Horse Demonstrations (2018).

I continued onto the national competition, held in Denver, Colorado, where my team and I placed 5th in Horse Judging (2016) and 6th in Horse Bowel (2017).

Individually I placed 5th in Impromptu Public Speaking (2017) and 1st in Horse Demonstrations (2018).

In addition to winning these state competitions I was able to be a Delegate for Utah at the 4-H National Congress in Atlanta, Georgia. Through this experience I was able to see the impact the 4-H program has on a national scale and develop friendships with 4-H youth from across the nation. I am forever grateful for the impact this program has had on my life. 4-H has made me the person I am today and has been essential to my success in school and life. A big thank you to my parents and all of my leaders, I would have never been able to do it without you!

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4-H Senior Spotlight

Sierra Cheyney For so long I was lost. Never knowing my potential and filled with selfdoubt. That all changed when I joined horse 4-H I have progressed so much in three years with encouragement from my 4-H leader Lance Quinn. She has taught me in horsemanship and personal development.

My 4-H leader has taught me to get out and try new things even if its intimidating and you don’t do well the first time. When you start to get good at something you realize there is so much more to learn about that subject.

After my first month of 4-H I began to see a difference, not just in horsemanship, but in my personal character. My 4-H leader Lance shoved me out of my comfort zone and had me doing other county competitions such as, demo speeches, horse bowl, mock legislation, healthy cuisine, and congress. With lots of mentoring from my 4-H leader I was able to qualify for state in all of them. I was really scared, but after encouragement from my friends in my 4-H group and the friends I made from within my

county, they relieved all my worries and told me that everything was going to work out.

Still overwhelmed I chose to just do horse bowl the first. Everything at state competitions turned out more than okay and I made so many close friends.

My next year I did Congress and world of work. It was a great opportunity to qualify for Nationals in Congress and make new friends all over the country.

My progress in horsemanship and my own personal development in just a few years was wonderful. Before l would barely say a word to somebody that was outside my family, when I did speak to someone they could barely hear me because I would speak to soft.

My 4-H leader pushing me out of my comfort zone was a small step which eventually lead to me speaking in front of larger audiences and doing well.

4-H has been my second family and has been a big part of who I am today.

For so long I was lost. Never knowing my potential and filled with self-doubt.

That all changed when I joined horse

4-H Senior Spotlight

Tucker Doak

This is Tucker Doak and he is 18 years old. He has “Different Abilities” but that doesn’t stop him from showing pigs in the Weber County Fair. He started showing when he was 12 and he loves EVERYTHING about 4-H, the fair and mostly the animals.

Even though he can not talk to his pigs they have a special bond and can understand him. He has taught them to

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lead, sit, wag their tails, follow him on his bike, and to love marshmallows. The love they share is incredible!

Through 4-H Tucker has gained the experience of caring for his pigs’ daily needs as well as learning how to perform in the show ring. However, this is not the lifechanging thing that will carry Tucker through his life or even be the things as his Mom that I will

4-H I have progressed so much in three years with encouragement from my 4-H leader Lance Quinn. She has taught me in horsemanship and personal development.

My 4-H leader has taught me to get out and try new things even if its intimidating and you don’t do well the first time. When you start to get good at something you realize there is so much more to learn about that subject.

After my first month of 4-H I began to see a difference, not just in horsemanship, but in my personal character. My 4-H leader Lance shoved me out of my comfort zone and had me doing other county competitions such as, demo speeches, horse bowl, mock legislation, healthy cuisine, and congress. With lots of mentoring from my 4-H leader I was able to qualify for state in all of them. I was really scared, but after encouragement from my friends in my 4-H group and the friends I made from within my county, they relieved all my worries and told me that everything was going to work out.

Still overwhelmed I chose to just do horse bowl at first. Everything at state competitions turned out more than okay and I made so many close friends.

My next year I did Congress and world of work. It was a great opportunity to

reflect on in years to come. The things that have made our 4-H experience are Tucker learning to be more independent because of what he has learned, the amazing progress and perseverance he has shown despite the many odds stacked against him, the acceptance and friendships with the kids and leaders that will last a lifetime, and most important is that he got to be like any other kid while in the ring and through the 4-H. Huge thank you Ali, Joe, the many leaders and kids that helped Tucker to do what he loves. And a special thank you to his best friend Chad.

qualify for Nationals in Congress and make new friends all over the country.

My progress in horsemanship and my own personal development in just a few years was wonderful. Before l would barely say a word to somebody that was outside my family, when I did speak to someone they could barely hear me because I would speak to soft.

My 4-H leader pushing me out of my comfort zone was a small step which eventually lead to me speaking in front of larger audiences and doing well. 4-H has been my second family and has been a big part of who I am today.

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4-H Senior Spotlight

Dakota Clem I’m Dakota and I’m graduating 4-H this year. This is my 10th year in 4-H. I have been riding horses since I was a baby, my mom and grandma have been great role models and leaders in helping me with shows, practices, and experiences.

Like I said, I’ve done 4-H for 10 years now and I have been able to learn and grow both with my horses and with my confidence. I have been showing my horse Barren since I was nine and started the 4-H program. Just this last year I’ve been training my three-yearold and taken her to state.

I have always been pushed to do my best and been given the support I needed to achieve what I wanted. My junior year in 4-H I made it to state and placed

in halter, bareback, western pleasure, and all speed events.

Since then I have only grown more.

I’ve learned that even in your best pleasure class you won’t always win.

I learned that sometimes life isn’t fair, but hard work pays off.

I have also been able to make some really great friends in 4-H. Most of us have known each other since we were nine and have attended the same schools. Some of us have just started 4-H and are looking for friends.

4-H has taught me to accept everyone and have fun. Shows can be stressful and hot, but through the help of our leaders, parents, and the program, we have been able to get the opportunity to ride our horses and make good friends.

4-H Senior Spotlight

Abby Hudman I began my 4-H career later than most. In fourth grade I heard of a program that allowed me to own a pig!

And to make it even better I could make money. Well I learned that August after lots of tears and twice the learning, 4-H was a great program with more opportunities than just showing pigs. My second year I showed a steer and fell in love, ever since I have shown them. I have started my own breeding program and have sold several calves to members of 4-H. The leadership opportunities offered are substantial, I person-

ally was on teen council, our county livestock ambassador team as well as the livestock team. I attended dozens of state contests and workshops and had a blast at every turn in public speaking, cosplay and a handful of other competitions; So much so I tried out as a state ambassador.

My 4-H career taught me perseverance, hard work, and many more vital life skills that will not soon be forgotten while introducing me to people who have the same passion I do. Making the best better.

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4-H Senior Spotlight

Tim Taylor Years ago, when I began 4-H as a clover bud, I would have never imagined being where I am today. It is amazing how much one can learn when exposed to new experiences. 4-H has always provided an abundance of new experiences enabling me to grow and develop as an individual. Every year has new surprises and creates new memories. I was able to learn and lead in ways I hadn’t expected. The lessons I learned in 4-H are applicable in other aspects of my life. Lessons in time management, marketing, advertising, accounting, leadership and service.

I learned time management as I learned to balance taking care of my 4-H projects while playing competative sports, maintaining a 3.9 in high school and participating in early college. I learned marketing and advertising while selling turkeys I raised for my poultry project and learning to create flyers and advertise my turkeys to prospective buyers. Accounting was

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learned by managing the finances for my projects and keeping extensive records to make a profit.

Leadership positions in my club allowed me to learn how to delegate responsibilities, teach others, judge events, lead camps, promote, and volunteer.

As I worked side by side with our club members and others in my community, I was able to build good relationships. I was so proud of the club members as I watched them use the methods I taught as they selected this year’s bird for the Utah Jr turkey show.

My service projects helped me become a better community member from being an Aggie Camp Counselor to picking up garbage at our local parks.

The skills I have learned over the years have provided significant growth and development allowing me to feel confident in my abilities. I am so grateful for this program and for how it encouraged me to become a better person from the time I was a clover bud.

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Agricultural Illiteracy is a Problem!

Are you a confused hamburger eater? You probably aren't the only one. It likely reflects similar questions throughout the United States. Beef or pork?

Back in 1993, for example, a team surveyed 2,005 high school students and adults from parts of Michigan, Indiana, and Missouri. The results showed that consumers have some confusion about which animal hamburger meat comes from. Although about 80% of respondents correctly answered “false” to the statement, “Hamburger is made from the meat of pigs,” the rest either didn’t know or answered incorrectly.

That means that approximately one in every five respondents was unsure about the source of hamburger meat.

Are our kids the only ones that are confused? A 2011 survey of a handful of 4th through 6th grade children from urban southern California showed results that were similar. Fifty-six percent of these kids could correctly identify the source of a hamburger patty as a “beef animal,” only 22% knew that pickles came from cucumbers.

It really seems funny that some consumers could have this level of agricultural illiteracy.

But, if you throw a few more numbers into the mix, these agriculturally illiterate consumers start to make some sense, (ExhibitFarms. com, In Agricultural Literacy, Farmer/ Consumer Relations, Nov. 03, 2017).

American farms have been steadily declining throughout the years. Agclassroom.org shows that the ratio of farmers to consumers has been steadily dropping since the late 18th century.

It’s only dropping faster as time goes on. In the 1840s, approximately 69%

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of the nation’s labor force was made up of farmers. Today by contrast, as the United States Department of Agriculture reports, agriculture, food, and related industries employ less than 12% of the working population in the U.S.. More than half of that percentage goes to food service employees. Less than one in every seventh worker in the category actually has a job farming. That means that, only a little over 1% of the entire U.S. working population farms. This leaves the other 99% of workers with either an incomplete or non-existent understanding of how food gets produced. And, in this busy world, it’s no wonder that these non-farmers and their kids don’t give much thought to what exactly happens on a farm. The fact is that they are simply disconnected from farms and the farmers who run them.

The battle against agricultural illiteracy needs addressing.

The group of the “agricultural illiterate people” is made up of the vast number of people who have little to no understanding of where food comes from before it reaches the grocery store.

As a result, there is not a partnership between the groups, which leads to further consumer confusion and misconception. Hence further division

between the farmer and consumer. No matter how you look at this issue, food production should be a uniting force.

To solve this issue, we need to rebuild the relationship between farmers and consumers, through effective and innovative agricultural education. From what I have encountered, it seems to me that the agricultural industry has recognized this need and is trying to address it. Now let’s look at the most amenable way to get this information to the consumer. Education?

What in world can we do, to get this job done? If you are a part of an agricultural group, this is your call for action. Consider the ways you can connect with and educate the consumers in your community. Evaluate your available resources and build relationships with those inside of the farming community. Are you ready to get involved?

Being a member of the educational world is what will be required, e.g. in your classroom, with extracurricular activities, and at home.Talk to your school about Farm to School, an organization that connects schools with resources and educational materials about food and agriculture.

• Start a school garden.

• Practice conservation. Conservation - natural resources.

• The grocery dollar.

Some other key resources for educators include: Teaching tools, curricula, and lesson plans.

• National Agriculture in the Classroom An extensive list of agriculture-related lesson plans and other resources organized by grade level, including extensive curricula and KidsZone • Smithsonian Agricultural Innovation and Heritage Archives • The National Geographic Society • USDA’s Team Nutrition – Grades 5 &6 • USDA’s Team Nutrition – Grades 3 &4 • Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service “Hungry Pests” • Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil • Local 4-H at the USU Cooperative Extension Office • FFA at your local high schools • Farm Bureau • Local USDA Staff • Dairy Council • Beef Council • Wool Grower’s Association We are learning where our food comes from, So do you know where your clothes and house come from?

Another day and we shall talk about agriculture’s wide reaches.

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Weber County Jr. Posse Member Spotlight

Two local cowgirls share their experience with Weber County Jr. Posse

BY ANGIE ERICKSON Western Wasatch Contributor

Brooklin Taylor Gray Being part of Jr. Posse has taught 18-year-old Brooklin Taylor Gray so much and has given her many amazing memories. In 2011, she served as the 2nd Princess for North Ogden Jr. Posse. In 2016 she served as Plain City Jr. Posse's team captain and has also held the titles for Coca-Cola Barrel Racer for three years (fastest barrel racer of the posse) and Larue Pole Bending for two years (fastest pole bender of the posse). We interviewed her about her experience with Weber County Jr. Posse.

Western Wasatch: When did you first get involved in Junior Posse?

Brooklin Taylor Gray Brooklin: When I was 10 years old.

Western Wasatch: When did you first start rodeoing?

Brooklin: Allso when i was 10 years old.

Western Wasatch: Why did you choose to do rodeos?

Brooklin: It was always a dream of mine since I was young and when I turned 10 years old I had enough money to buy my first horse and join my first Jr. Posse.

Western Wasatch: What do you do with Junior Posse?

Brooklin: I am a senior in Posse so I try to do my best at helping anyone who needs help and make everyone feel welcome and have a good time.

Western Wasatch: Did you just graduate? What school?

Brooklin: I just graduated on May 20, 2019 from Fremont High School.

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over the years?

Brooklin: Teamwork with gratitude! How strangers can become family and how to become a better rider and person.

Western Wasatch: What do you plan to do out of high school?

Brooklin: I will continue on with my education at the OWATC attending the nail tech program.

Western Wasatch: How as rodeo shaped your life?

Brooklin: Rodeo life has brought people into my life who have helped build my confidence and become the rider that I am.

Western Wasatch: What is your favorite memory of Junior Posse?

Brooklin: At 10 years old buying my first horse, Blu Jeans, for $300 with my own money.

He was white and 16 hands tall. This was a dream come true. Joining a Posse making new friends for life, having the best times competing and bonding with my very first horse!

Western Wasatch: What is the name of the horse you have now?

Brooklin: Spirit is my super spunky mare.

She is a brownish gray paint.

Western Wasatch: What does the western way of life mean to you?

Brooklin: Ride a little bit, get a little dirty, get bucked off, dust yourself off and cowgirl up its Rodeo time!

Savhanna Valentine 18-year-old Savhanna Valentine says that being involved in Jr. Posse and wrestling has helped her build self-confidence and make some great memories. Last year she won Coca Cola for barrel racing and this year she won Utah State All Stars as well as State in girls wrestling. We interviewed her

Savhanna Valentine

about her experience with Weber County Jr. Posse.

Western Wasatch: When did you first get involved with Jr. Posse?

Savhanna: I started when I was 8 Western Wasatch: Why did you choose to do rodeos?

Savhanna: Ever since I was little, I loved horses.

Rodeoing was just the next step!

Western Wasatch: What do you do with Jr. Posse?

Savhanna: I barrel race, pole bend, keyhole, water race, 4 in a row and I queen.

Western Wasatch: Did you just graduate?

Savhanna: I'm homeschooled but I do wrestle for Fremont.

Western Wasatch: What do you plan to do out of high school?

Savhanna: I'm planning on getting my amateur card then move on to pro for barrel racing. I would like to become an entrepreneur in the horse grooming products industry. I struggled growing my hair my whole life until I created a hair growth system that in one year my hair grew from the top of my shoulders to my belt loop. It will work for horse tails and manes as well as people.

Western Wasatch: How has rodeo shaped your life?

Savhanna: I've never met a friend as loyal or dedicated as my horses. They are always there for me as I am for them.

Rodeoing builds a stronger bond between us. For the seconds it takes to compete in my events there are hours and hours of hard work invested every day.

Western Wasatch: Tell us about your horse.

Savhanna: My main Posse horse is a dappled gray Arabian/ Andalusian named Rifa. My uncle gave her to me when I was little. She's the best gift I've ever received.

Western Wasatch: What is your favorite memory of JR. Posse?

Savhanna: Working hard for something and accomplishing the goals I set for myself.

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Weber County Queen and Cowboy winners

BY KENDAL PARKER

The Weber County Queen and Cowboy Contest had been a long-standing tradition that has shaped rodeo queens and cowboys in Utah for generations.

Weber County Jr. Posse was incorporated in 1956 and has held a contest each year. This contest enables the participants to gain valuable character building and life skills while preparing to compete. The contestants compete in 5 different judged categories: test, interview, appearance, personality, horsemanship and photogenics.

They prepare to be judged in these categories by studying horsemanship and equine science, doing practice interviews, and practicing impromptu questions. All this in addition to learning modeling, teaching their horses reining maneuvers and putting together custom-made western outfits, studying politics and current events. The training and investment are extensive.

This year the winners were selected from a pool of 20 young women and 16 young men ranging from 7 to 18 years old.

Queen- Emma Howell 1st Princess- Harlee Stokes 2nd Princess-Cardyn Clem All Around Cowboy- Conner Mckean 1st Wrangler- Jace Davis Cowpuncher- McCoy Marriott The winners were awarded custom made belt buckles, tack and prizes donated by local businesses. The Weber County Junior Posse Queen Emma Howell was also awarded the newly purchased custom-made crown (pictured). This specially crafted crown will be passed down to the next Queen and annually thereafter.

They also have the unique opportunity to participate with world class PRCA cowboys, WPRA cowgirls, stock contractors and rodeo personnel in the Pioneer Days Rodeo and Festivities. This list also includes the Special

Winners pictured left to right, Cowpuncher McCoy Marriott, 1st Wrangler Jace Davis, All Around Cowboy Conner Mckean, Queen Emma Howell, 1st Princess Harlee Stokes and 2nd Princess Cardyn Clem.

Kids Rodeo, parade, grand entry and pre-rodeo events July 10-24th. As a special added perk, the Weber County Junior Posse is the only local youth organization to be invited to participate in events of this magnitude across the entire nation.

We invite all to participate in this wonderful organization that provides such valuable horsemanship and life skills for youth ages 7-18 years old.

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“ From $400 to $4000 ”

I like Palominos! It probably stems from Roy Rogers and Trigger, or maybe my first crush on one when I was 10 years old! Over the years I’ve had a few of them, but one I will always remember was a filly whose grandsire was the great Shining Spark. She was beautiful and correct, but as she grew she started to act a little “crazy”. We took her to a vet who checked her out muzzle to hooves to tail, and he could find nothing wrong with her to cause her behavior….laying back ( to the point of breaking off the tie rings on the horse trailer), pawing, head tossing, and rearing. I decided to send her to a trainer for 90 days before my husband Kim got hurt trying to ride her. After 30 days the trainer called and told me I was wasting her time and my money, and to just sell her at the auction where I could at least get $400 for her.

Purchasing a little bay mare from Meghan and Justin Stark, I told them of my concerns and they talked me into bringing my palomino up to them to try and “fix” some of her problems. Justin called me 4 days later and confirmed that she was a little crazy, and he could make no promises! Two days later he called back. They had found the problem! An abscessed tooth in the very back of her mouth on the left side, had grown out sideways into her back cheek, and not only was causing her extreme pain, but was full of infection! He asked permission to pull out the tooth, which I readily gave, and three days later she was a totally different horse! I told him to go ahead and sell her, and within a week she sold for $4000!

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Diana Wittkopf, owner of Equine Dental Service Inc. always sedates and opens up the horse’s mouth with a speculum, looking deep inside with a light for tooth problems. Diana feels like dentistry without using the speculum does not meet the standard of care needed for quality equine veterinary practice. She says bad dentistry is pretty common, and it is very important horse owners stay valiant in getting their horses’ teeth done regularly- every 6 months until they are five years old, and yearly after that.

Wolf teeth can cause all kinds of painful problems in both male and female horses, they can even come in a year after wolf teeth have been taken outshe says one horse had to have wolf teeth removed five times! I have held in my hands the sharp razor-like points that were removed off my horses’ teeth, and saw inside where the mouth looks

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cut up, and sometimes a little like hamburger! I have also seen seconds shaved off of barrel racing times, 4-H and Posse kids having a more willing partner to deal with, and cutting and reining horses performance points go up with proper dental care.

In watching the good old western movies, seeing horses’ heads up in the air, their mouths gaping, I wonder how many were put down because they had tooth problems? John Wayne said “Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It’s perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we’ve learned something from yesterday!”

Horse dentistry has come a long ways!

ANIMAL CARE

The Farm Dog They are part tool, part ranch-hand, part companion. Farm dogs are an important part of every small and large farm and most homes. They serve as watchdogs, cattle dogs, mouse control and mostly as our companions. They range in size from pocket to gigantic. Genetics vary widely resulting in numberless variations on the basic dog. Some are purebred and have detailed pedigrees, some are third generation mutts. All are beloved.

Dogs add a great deal to our lives. As it has been said, “dogs are not our whole life but they make our lives full.” They always want to be with us, they sleep when we sleep or if what we are doing bores them.

They follow wherever we go.

They are always excited to see us. One of my favorite jokes is, “How do you know who loves you more, your dog or your wife? Put them both in the trunk for an hour and see which one is excited to see you when you open it!”

Some basic care will ensure that your dog lives a long, healthy life. Often some prevention and forethought will save a great deal of money and emotional stress in the end. Some of the things that we recommend will even prevent possible diseases that can transmit to humans. We occasionally hear people say, “my dog goes to the doctor more than I do!” Sometimes this is true. Our dogs age about 5-7 years for each year and therefore need more visits than we do to keep ahead of their aging changes and life stages.

First and most basic is vaccinations. There are many diseases that pass through the dog population.

Some are fatal, some difficult to treat and some just annoying. Vaccines prevent most fatal diseases and keep our companions healthy. We generally begin vaccination at 7-8 weeks of age and then repeat the vaccines every 3 weeks until 16 weeks of age. After that the vaccines are administered yearly. Vaccines include Distemper, Viral Hepatitis, Adenovirus, Parvo virus, Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis, Bordetella (Kennel Cough) and Rabies. Each of these is a contagious disease. Leptospirosis and Rabies are contagious to

people. Parvo and Distemper are the most difficult to treat and Kennel cough is the most commonly seen disease on the list.

Second, an annual exam. As mentioned before, dogs age faster than people. In their first year they go from birth through puberty to sexual maturity.

They continue to age at a higher rate throughout their lives. Because of that they need regular exams to find problems early and to allow us to manage them before they become serious. Problems range from dental disease to arthritis, kidney problems to cancer.

The third recommendation is parasite control. Our dogs eat cow poop, horse poop and anything that is dead. With that there are many parasites that can be picked up. Several of them are contagious to people, especially children. Regular deworming is the best prevention. Heartworm prevention prevents a serious parasite that is blood-born and causes heart disease. It also prevents infestation with most roundworms Owner, Farr West and hookworms. This medicaAnimal Hospital tion is given monthly and is the

easiest way to remember to manage parasites.

The fourth is spay/neuter. There are a couple of reasons to spay and neuter your dogs. The obvious one is overpopulation. The shelters are full of unwanted pets. Dogs reach sexual maturity around 9-12 months and can begin to produce litters.

Spay/neuter is recommended between 6 and 9 months. There are many old wives tales suggesting that they need to have a litter or go through a heat cycle before spaying but there is no merit to these tales. The other reason for spa/neuter is behavioral.

Dogs wander far and wide for breeding. Nearly every dog that we get that has been hit by a car has testicles! Dog fights, people bites, car chasing, marking and barking are all reduced or eliminated by spay/neuter.

These basic care habits will give you and your pets a better quality of life and save heartache and stress.

Whether they are couch potatoes or barnyard buddies, they will live longer and happier with some basic care.

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Let the good times roll Horse travel season is upon us.

Every day I see people preparing to go to rodeos, barrel races, ropings, horse shows, trail rides or other equine events. A little preparation can often make equine outings more enjoyable and safer for both us and our equine friends.

Whenever traveling across state lines, a health certificate and a Coggins test are required. A health certificate (CVI) is an official document stating that your horse is free of disease and that the lab work required by the state you are traveling to has been done. A health certificate is good for 30 days to one location. Most states require that a lab test for Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins Test) be done 6 to 12 months prior to entry. Both must be done by an accredited veterinarian.

Being up to date on vaccinations is always a good idea when traveling.

Horses are under more stress when traveling and as a result more likely to get sick. They also may meet new diseases. It is always good to find out what vaccines are recommended in the region you are going to. For example, rabies vaccine may not be a big deal for a horse in Utah (where we have never had a documented case in the horse) but rabies becomes a bigger risk when traveling in the south.

Remember we do not have vaccines for all diseases. A perfect example of this is the recent outbreaks we have seen with EHM caused by the neurologic form of the EHV-1 virus. As a result, we must rely on other bio security measures and common sense to protect our horses. Not sharing water buckets or feed bins, avoiding contact with other horses as much as possible, giving immune boosting products such as EqStim and cleaning stalls before putting horses in them are just a few of these precautions. Many savvy travelers carry a spray 26

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bottle in their trailer and mix Clorox at a ratio of 1 to 10 and spray down the stall before stalling their horses. This will help disinfect against diseases that may have been left by previous occupants.

Keeping horses hydrated while traveling is of utmost importance.

It is a good idea to offer them water every 3 to 4 hours.

Oral electrolytes are often useful to encourage horses to drink more. Some horses are finicky about the taste of the water. It is always a good idea to bring some water from home. Sometimes you can mask the taste of different water by adding apple cider or punch mix to it.

Cushioning the trailer floor with bedding and mats is always a good idea.

Soft-Ride boots or other similar boots are also recommend on long trips.

Many people have adapted their trailers so that their horses can face backwards which has been shown to put less stress on the horses legs.

No matter where you go or how long a trip you take be safe, use common sense, and Happy Trails.

A VET’S ADVICE Dr. David Moss Large Animal Vet

AGRICULTURE

Sustainable agriculture in the State of Utah

BY LORALIE COX

In the Envision Utah study completed in early 2015, sustainable agriculture within the state was listed as one of the primary needs for the future of Utah. The Envision Utah study estimates Utah’s population will continue to explode and reach five million people by 2050. If the state is going to continue to produce food for its doubling population, farmers and ranchers must continue to increase production on the same amount of land, or less, but with fewer resources and less waste.

The State of Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, federal agencies and local Conservation Districts have similar goals to conserve soil and water, as well as increase yields, improve water quality, prevent flooding, conserve and improve wildlife habitat, and other conservation practices. To assist in achieving these

goals, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) administers the Agriculture Resource Development Loan (ARDL) program. This program was established in 1976 to help rural farmers and ranchers with loans to purchase equipment and install conservation practices, and to provide technical assistance from local Conservation Districts.

Farmers and ranchers whose projects are funded by these loans incorporate conservation on their own farms.

Low interest funds through the ARDL loan program can be combined with grants and/or other sources from federal or private entities for maximum benefit. If you are a farmer or rancher and interested in this program, please contact Loralie Cox, representing your local Conservation District, at (801) 440-1869 or lcox@utah.gov for more information.

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AGRICULTURE

Enjoy these local Farmer’s Markets

BY JACK WILBUR Utah Department of Food and Agriculture

Farmer’s market season in Utah is here. It’s time to get out and try fresh local produce, meats and dairy products from farms. There’s nothing like farm fresh fruits and vegetables harvested within a few hours of the start of the market. There’s also something about the freshness of meats and dairy products purchased at farmers markets that make them taste better than what you can get elsewhere. Farmers markets also feature great locally produced salsas, spices, sauces and baked goods from local companies who are members of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food’s Utah’s own program.

Utah has approximately 50 farmer’s markets and food trucks statewide. Several of those are in Northern Utah. Here is a sampling of markets listed on the https://www.utahsown.org/ website. Check out the website for markets in Salt Lake County and the rest of the state.

Box Elder County Brigham City Farmers Market: Bill of Rights Plaza,

20 N. Main, Brigham City, Saturdays, June 22-Sept.

28, 4-8 p.m. (435-538-7949 or visitbrighamcity.com/ farmersmarket) Cache County Cache Valley Gardeners’ Market: Cache Historic Courthouse, 199 N. Main, Logan, Saturdays, through Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., (435-754-7402 or gardenersmarket.org) Richmond Harvest Market at Rockhill: Rockhill Creamery, 563 S. State, Richmond, Saturdays,

through Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (434-774-2878 or richmond-utah.com/harvest.html) Weber County Farmers Market Ogden: Historic 25th Street, Ogden, Saturdays, June 22-Sept. 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

(385-389-1411 or farmersmarketogden.com) Fall Farmers Market Ogden: Ogden Amphitheater, 25th Street, Ogden, Saturdays, Sept. 28-Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (385-389-1411 or http://farmersmarketogden.com/) Ogden Valley Open Market: 2405 N. Highway 158, Eden, Thursdays, July 11-Sept. 12, 5:30 p.m.dusk (801-686-8483 or ogdenvalleyopenmarket.com) Davis County Bountiful Farmer’s Market: Bountiful City Park, 400 N. 200 W., Bountiful, Thursdays, June 20-Oct. 17, 3 p.m.-dusk. (385-775-6314 or bountifulmainstreet.com/farmers-market) USU Botanical Center Farmers Market: 875 S. 50 W., Kaysville, Thursdays, July 11-Sept. 19, 5-8 p.m.

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Yellow Starthistle

Group aims to eradicate noxious weed

BY LORALIE COX

For the past five years, an unassuming group of weed warriors has been at work in Weber, Davis and Box Elder counties focusing their efforts on a few selected, noxious weeds. State and federal entities, along with community representatives from the coordinated group are working to reduce and eliminate weed infestations in the watershed. One weed in particular, yellow starthistle, has plagued this area.

Beginning its new life in America around 1850, Yellow starthistle likely came from Europe in shipments of alfalfa seed. This noxious weed was first discovered in California and moved its way east with road building, development, and expansion in the ranching

industry.

Fully mature, this winter annual stands 2-3 feet tall and has small yellow flowers and a very spiny flower head.

Blue-green, ridged stems have few leaves. Seed heads hitchhike by jabbing sharp, ½” spines into passing clothing, tires and animal hides. Once in the soil, seeds lie dormant up to 10 years until conditions are optimal. A small green rosette, easily confused with dandelion, grows following seed germination in the fall; overwintering to produce a flowering stalk in early summer.

As yellow starthistle spreads it degrades wildlife and domestic animal habitat and out competes desirable species. In addition, horses develop a disease from eating yellow starthistle.

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“Chewing Disease” affects their nervous system and is usually fatal.

Landowners can help prevent the spread of yellow starthistle by first, becoming familiar with the weed, and second, by taking action. If a few plants are spotted, simply pull them and make sure they are placed in the trash. When large infestations are discovered imme-

diately inform the county weed department. The experts have the resources available to work with landowners and concerned citizens to eliminate this threat to our environment.

In Davis County contact Brandon Hunt (801) 444-2230, and in Weber County, Taylor Christensen (801)3998356.

AGRICULTURE

Farm Fest brings the farm to the city

BY ANGIE ERICKSON Western Wasatch Contributor

On Saturday, July 20th, the Weber County Farm Bureau will bring the farm to Historic 25th Street in conjunction with the Ogden Pioneer Days celebrations. This free event is open to the public and people can enjoy local agriculture food products, win prizes and connect with Weber County farmers and ranchers.

“There are plenty of games for the kids, live entertainment, animals and farming equipment of all sizes to view,” said Cassie Joiner, FFA advisor and agriculture teacher at Fremont High School. “Not only does the Farm Bureau showcase and serve some of the best local agriculture products like grilled cheese, milk and ice cream, but they also promote the local FFA chapters and their projects.”

The Farm Bureau is an organization dedicated to improving net farm income and the quality of life for all Utahns. This event is a great way for the community to see that agriculture is alive and well in Weber County and connect with those that grow their food.

“As an agriculture educator, I see the need for consumers to gain an understanding of the agriculture industry and where their food comes from,” she said. “Most people in the United States are two to three generations removed from the farm, meaning that the last person to farm in their families were grandparents or great grandparents. Consumers are becoming more and more interested in the process and methods by which their food is grown, and I think the best part of this event is the opportunity to bridge the gap in our community between consumers and agriculturists.”

Farmers have such an important job, and because of less land and a lack of people who want to undertake the enormous task of feeding the world, the job of farmers and ranchers becomes more and more difficult.

“We urge everyone to stop by and meet these wonderful folks who serve the community, check out the animals, enjoy some great food and celebrate Weber County agriculture,” she said.

This year, Farm Fest will be held on Saturday, July 20th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the east end of 25th street with the Ogden Farmers Market.

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GROW HORMONE HEALTH

Consider adding these herbs to garden for balanced hormones

By Dawn Combs

Our bodies rely on a delicate ballet of hormonal interplay. Every day, hundreds of chemical exchanges occur, involving a number of hormones within our bodies.

These exchanges are required in order for us to digest food; process thoughts; eliminate waste; manage our heartbeats and blood flow; and more.

Yet, despite their involvement in almost every function of our bodies, we often consider hormones only in regard to the reproductive organs, and focus on estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.

Many of our most common degenerative diseases have been linked to hormonal imbalance. For example, diabetes is a disruption in the hormone insulin.

Other disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and addiction (and possibly ADHD and fibromyalgia) are related in part to a disruption of the hormone dopamine.

And of course, there are better-known hormonal disorders including infertility, endometriosis, and impotence.

While hormonal problems often are complex, the solutions can be simple: By eating well; avoiding chemicals and other additives in our foods; managing stress; and getting adequate sleep and exercise, we can help our bodies maintain hormonal balance. We can also turn to herbs we grow in our own backyards to help support our hormone health. The plants in this article are easy to grow—some may already be growing wild in your yard. As always, consult your physician prior to altering your health-care practices. Some herbal supplements and remedies can interact poorly or interfere with other remedies or medications, and many should be avoided while nursing or pregnant.

is digestion. In my experience as an herbalist, whole food that’s organically raised and traditionally prepared is the best digestive medicine. The Slow Food movement has it right—meals are best eaten slowly while sitting down with friends. Eating well means taking our time; not eating on the run; not drinking large amounts of liquid with our food (large amounts of liquid dilute the digestive juices needed to break down food properly); and not eating for emotional reasons. To support hormone balance, we can help maintain steady blood sugar levels by eating at regular intervals and eating complete meals. Eating for balance means more than simply following the food pyramid. One of the best ways we can help our hormonal systems is by feeding the bitter receptors of the tongue. Bitter tastes stimulate and tone our gallbladder and liver, producing the digestive juices needed to help completely break down our food. Stimulate bitter receptors of the tongue with the following herbal preparations, or simply by eating or sipping on bitter foods and herbs along with meals.

DANDELION ROOT: This “weed” can be planted purposefully or just allowed to remain where it volunteers in your garden. (Make sure you don’t harvest dandelion that has been treated with pesticides.) Gather the root in spring or fall and eat it fresh or dry it. It tastes great in winter soups and broths.

You can also eat the tender young greens in salads or sautéed in garlic and lemon juice.

HOPS: The useful, beautiful green flowers of hops form on fastgrowing

Digestion

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or tinctures and take around mealtimes.

You may even choose to add them to homemade brews.

Liver

When digestion is derailed, the next contributor to hormonal imbalance may be the liver, our bodies’ main detoxification tool. When it becomes congested, the body may see a rise in inflammation, an increase in circulating exogenous estrogens, and a strain on other organs in the line of hormone production.

WILD YAM: The root of this forest dweller (currently listed as “at-risk” by the United Plant Savers organization) has long been used as a general hormone balancer. It is associated with fertility and is adept at addressing congestion in the liver. Take it as a capsule, tincture, or tea, and follow package directions. Note: Do not supplement with wild yam long-term as it may lead to kidney and liver damage, according to a 2008 study.

BURDOCK: Also called gobo root in Asian markets, this edible medicinal is used for supporting liver health. It’s an abundant weed that may already be growing in your yard. Slice it and use it as you would a carrot. Otherwise, buy in capsule or tincture form and follow supplement instructions, as high doses may be deleterious to the liver. Also, check with your doctor first as it may have negative interactions with several medications. Note: Burdock roots are similar in appearance to those of the poisonous belladonna. Make sure what you harvest is actually burdock root before using at home. If you’re allergic to chrysanthemums, daisies, or ragweed, you may also have an allergic response to burdock.

lemon-flavored member of the mint family is easy to grow and may be used in food, tea, tincture, or capsule to support an overactive thyroid gland.

YARROW: Yarrow leaf and flower can be added to food or used in tea. It often grows wild in prairie environments, but it can also be planted as an ornamental perennial. This bitter plant may be helpful in managing blood sugar. Don’t use yarrow if you take medication that slows blood clotting.

Reproductive Organs

The reproductive organs themselves can be the source of hormonal imbalances. Luckily, many easy-to-grow plants make tasty additions to teas and foods and may assist hormone balance.

CALENDULA: The sunny yellowto-orange flowers of this annual are a perfect accent for a sunny flower garden.

Calendula is a beautiful addition to teas or salads and may have a general balancing effect on a woman’s menstrual cycle and assist the movement of fluids through the lymphatic system. If you’re allergic to ragweed, you may have an allergic response to calendula.

CHASTE TREE: The chaste tree berry shrub (also known as vitex) prefers partial sun and is able to withstand winter in most of the U.S. It’s used as a general hormone balancer that may have a specific affinity with the pituitary gland. The delicate purple flowers are favorites for bees, but it’s the dried berry that we use medicinally in teas and tinctures. Chaste tree may have negative interactions with some medications, so consult your doctor.

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Adrenal Glands

The adrenal glands are Grand Central Station for hormonal reactions. They’re involved in just about every hormonal exchange in the body and are tied to the functioning of the thyroid and to the body’s response to blood sugar levels.

LICORICE ROOT: This root is added to teas and syrups for its sweet taste. It’s often used as a tonic to support the adrenals. If you wish to grow your own, it’s best to start the plant in a container that can be brought indoors in winter (except in warm climates).

LEMON BALM: The thyroid is also affected when our adrenals get too stressed. So it’s nice to know that this

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HERBAL HAIR CARE Supplement your basic hair care with these 5 beautifying herbs

By Gina Debacker

Caring for our hair can become somewhat of an obsession, which means we sometimes want a boost beyond shampoo and conditioner. Just as they help with so many of our other healthand body-care needs, herbs can help us improve our hair and scalp health naturally. Supplement your hair care with these nutrient-rich herbs to improve the health and appearance of your tresses.

Calendula

Calendula is rich in flavonoids, plantbased antioxidants that protect the body against cell-damaging free radicals, and the scalp from bacterial growth. Use this sunny flower to soothe sensitive scalps, as it is also rich in antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.

You can even use calendula to brighten blond hair. To create a calendula hair rinse, steep ¼ cup calendula flower petals in 1 cup boiling water (removed from heat). Leave overnight then strain. To use, pour the rinse over clean hair as a final rinse; do not rinse out.

Chamomile

Appreciated worldwide for its calming effects, German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is rich in antioxidant, cleansing, and moisturizing properties.

This daisylike herb is wonderful for conditioning the hair and soothing an itchy, irritated or sensitive scalp. You can also use chamomile to lighten tresses, which is probably its most popular beauty use. If your hair is al-

ready blond, it will brighten your hair; if your hair is brown, it will lighten your hair by a couple of shades. To soothe your scalp or give your hair a golden hue, treat your hair with a chamomile rinse. Simply steep ¼ cup fresh or dried chamomile flowers in 2 cups boiling water for 30 minutes, then strain. To use, pour the rinse over clean hair as a final rinse; do not rinse out.

Sage

Another herb rich in antioxidants, as well as astringent and antibacterial qualities, sage is excel-

lent for soothing a dry, itchy scalp.

Use it to curb dandruff and eliminate buildup from the hair and scalp. You can also use sage leaves to darken hair and cover gray hairs. To use, com-

bine sage with apple cider vinegar, a great product with a high pH that helps eliminate styling product residue. Mix 4 ounces apple cider vinegar with 4 ounces cooled sage tea. Pour the mixture on your scalp, wrap your tresses in a towel or plastic cap for 20 to 30 minutes, then rinse and shampoo as usual.

Hibiscus

Promote hair growth with hibiscus.

This beautiful, vibrant flower can treat scalp conditions such as dandruff and hair loss. It can also seal in moisture, promote shine, aid with tangles, and encourage healthy hair growth by feeding the follicles with nutrients.

Finally, it can give red highlights to light or dark hair. To use, steep ¼ cup fresh or dried hibiscus flowers with 2 cups boiling water; strain. Pour the rinse over clean hair as a final rinse; do not rinse out.

Horsetail

Nourishing and hydrating, horsetail contains high concentrations of silicic acid. Silicic strengthens weak, brittle, damaged hair at its core and may restore body and luster.

Horsetail is also great for treating oily scalps and remedying troubling skin ailments such as dandruff and psoriasis.

It’s also been used

for centuries to stimulate hair growth.

Care for your hair with a homemade horsetail shampoo. Steep 2 to 3 tablespoons dried

horsetail in ½ cup hot water for 30 minutes and strain.

Add the mixture to your favorite chemical-free baby shampoo and wash hair as usual. Because horsetail has antiseptic properties, excessive use could dry out hair; only use about once a week. You can also take horsetail in capsule or tincture form (found at your health-food store) to boost hair health. Horsetail is not recommended for women who are pregnant or nursing.

Herbal Vinegar Rinse Use sage leaves to darken hair and cover gray hairs, hibiscus to give red highlights to light or dark hair, or chamomile to lighten fair hair.

2 cups water ¼ cup fresh or dried sage leaves, hibiscus flowers, or chamomile flowers 1. Boil water and pour over herb leaves or flowers. Let mixture cool and then strain out all solids before using.

2. To use, pour over clean hair as a final rinse. Do not rinse out.

Recipe courtesy Janice Cox, author of Natural Beauty from the Garden, available at motherearthliving.com/store.

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HUNTING & FISHING

Helping our wild animal neighbors

BY ELIZABETH LA MADELEINE Wild life Rehab Center of Northern Utah

At the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah (WRCNU), summer means Baby Season, which is our busiest time of year. Within the months of May through September, we take in a daily average of 20 patients who are injured or orphaned. Over 80% of the injuries we see are due to human impact, which means they are preventable.

There are many ways that you can help aid our wild neighbors. Window hits and domestic cats are among the top killer of birds. Properly installing bird tape or even hanging CD’s can help avoid window fatalities. Keep cats indoors for their safety and the safety of wildlife. If you are concerned about mice, put up a nest box designed to attract raptors, who will eat many more rodents than a cat will. Avoid trimming shrubbery or cutting down trees during the growing season. This is detrimental to the plants and the animals who live in them. Instead of pesticides, encourage birds, bats, and beneficial insects which are far more effective in reducing pests than chemical methods.

Each year, many healthy young birds are brought to WRCNU in an attempt to “save” them. Birds go from an egg to a full grown bird in as little as one month. During this time, they must go through what is called a fledgling stage, when they will be on the ground for a few days, but the parents will still care for them.

Most people just want to help, but attempting to rehabilitate any native species, protected by the Federal Migratory Bird Act of 1918, without a proper license is a felony and is often harmful or even fatal. If you think an animal needs help, always call a licensed rehabilitator before taking action.

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Injured seagull

Baby bird in need of help.

Baby birds waiting to be fed.

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Don’t get saddled... learn the art of packing

BY CRAIG ALLEN

The terms “Horse packing” or “Packing in” conjure up images of the Mountain West; from the loaded burro of the prospector, the pack horse trailing the mountain man, to long trains of mules delivering supplies to the camps and towns of the gold rush. More recently, the romantic western images of the western hunter and hunt camps, forest wilderness rangers and work parties and modern day lovers of the back country and the wilderness spring to mind. The use of the pack horse or mule remains one of the defining western activities sought by many.

And why not? As a recreational user, I have “packed in” for over 25 years into the National Forests and Wildernesses of Utah. My horses and mules have taken me places I would have otherwise never gone. They have allowed me to go further, stay longer and to share the great outdoors with my family and my friends. I might also add that as a member of the Back Country Horsemen of Utah, my pack animals have rendered many miles and hours of volunteer service to keep our nonmotorized trails open and maintained for all users.

The use of pack stock can do the same for other horse or mule owners as well. But don’t kid yourself, the use of pack animals safely and wisely requires serious skills, practice and experience. From the care and feeding of your animals, to the use of Leave No Trace principles and the selection of saddles, panniers, ropes and cinches, packing is not just a ride in the woods.

Don’t have an extra

horse to use for packing? With careful planning, good saddle bags and some improvising it is possible to carry all you’ll need for being out a night or two on one horse. In addition to the above items you must consider your horse’s ability to carry the total weight of you, your tack, supplies and any horse food.

So how do you get started? First, read up on the topic. I found the books Horse Packing Illustrated and Packing In with Horses and Mules to be good starting points. Then you can use the internet. There are many, many videos out there. After you have liked what you have read and seen, then I would strongly suggest joining up with likeminded equestrians in your local Back Country Horsemen chapter (www.

BCHU.com) This organization is the only one dedicated to keeping the trails open and accessible to all trail users including pack and saddle stock. The members enjoy teaching and passing on the skills needed to enjoy your animals in harmony with the back country outdoor experience.

From a single saddle horse and saddle bags to a multiple horse/mule string, the art and skill of packing can open whole new way to experience Utah’s great outdoors!

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HUNTING & FISHING

Local family is proof that sons aren’t required to carry on the tradition of loving the outdoors

BY ANGIE ERICKSON Western Wasatch Contributor

Alicia Taylor remembers being five years old and riding in a jeep in the Montana mountains hunting for bears. Years later, the woman has a lifetime of fishing, hunting and outdoor memories created because she has a father who taught his daughters the love of the outdoors.

“Being outdoors and in the mountains is my passion. I mostly love to fly fish,” she said.

“As a kid we hit the Uintah’s every chance we got. My favorite spot is Burnt Fork River up by Hoop Lake.”

Burnt Fork River is the fishing spot her dad taught her to fly fish on and she says she’s pretty dang good at it. However, when she goes fishing with men they like to try and change the way she’s doing it even though she usually ends up with the biggest and most fish.

“I don’t have a great fly cast because it’s just what my dad taught me,” she said. “So, when others see me, they want to try and correct what I am doing. But how I do it usually works out pretty good.”

Her dad, Ron Taylor, is the owner of Ron’s Automotive in Riverdale. The shop is filled with cars he’s working on for his customers as well as mounts, pictures and talk of good times from over 60 years of hunting, fishing and adventures from Utah to Alaska.

“His shop will rival anything you see at Sportsmans,” said Taylor.

One particular memory in his shop is a photo of an elk he shot in Western Montana in about 1981.

“You should have seen the line of people come to look at the beast when he pulled back in to the driveway of our Layton home,” she said. “It’s a good think we loved elk meat.”

With tears in her eyes, Taylor explained how she’s just always loved being outside and being surrounded by trees and walking the rivers.

“It was always our peace. It was always

the best, calming, spiritual experience ever,” she said. “If we wanted to hang out with dad we learned to go outside. I was born during archery season and my other sister was born during elk season, so we kind of had to love the outdoors.”

Those memories and traditions have carried onto the next generation. When Ron’s granddaughter, Bryce Mitchell, graduated from high school guess where she wanted to spend her senior trip? Fishing with grandpa.

So, they loaded up the tackle box, grabbed their fishing poles and headed up to Big Creek near Randolph to fish. He recently took his great granddaughter to Idaho bear hunting, also.

Ron’s wife, Anita, has always supported his love for the outdoors, hunting and fishing and she loved that he always included their daughters: Alecia, Cherie, Shannon and Nonnie.

“My mom will pack everything and she’ll go and she’ll ride along,” Taylor laughed.

“She’s not a hunter and she doesn’t really like to fish but she comes along every time.”

Anita remembers the first year they were married and she threw away Ron’s favorite hunting jacket.

“He had this jacket that was just disgusting. It was ripped and had blood on it. I took it and just threw it away,” Anita said. “A week or so later he went looking for the jacket in the closet and couldn’t find it. He asked me where the jacket was and I told him I threw it away.

He was a little disappointed and told me he wore the jacket the last time he went hunting with his dad before he died and it had his first deer’s blood on it. So many memories were on that jacket. I felt so bad” Hunting has and always will be in Ron’s blood, but since he’s gotten older things have changed. Now, at age 71 he rides around on his ranger and shoots what he can without having to walk much.

“I’ve created a lot of great memories over the years. I’ve met a lot of great people,” said Ron. “I was born at a good time, hunting just isn’t what it used to be.”

Ron Taylor took this record elk in western Montana in 1981.

Ron Taylor recently caught this fish in Yellowstone.

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HUNTING & FISHING

Hunt of a lifetime

BY PAUL TWITCHELL

This photo was taken on November 17, 2018. After applying for this once in a life time tag from the Utah DWR for 20 years, I harvested this great Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep on the 8th day of hunting. We hunted the Price River Corridor for 5 days then switched over and crossed the Green River about 15 miles north of Green River, UT, and backpacked in a couple of miles after 2 days of hunting. After seeing only a few rams and none of any size we decided to hump it out and headed back north.

On the way out just after crossing the Green River and down the road a bit, we spotted several rams a couple of miles up a side canyon. While glassing these rams, this ram came around a corner on the shelf. We glassed him and took some scope photos and then he went up over the top out sight. Back

at camp we evaluated the ram and decided he was worth a try, if we could locate him the next morning.

We found the ram the next morning and the stalk was on. We crossed the Green River again and came up from the bottom of the right side of the canyon in the picture. After positioning ourselves as high and close to where we thought the sheep would be feeding to, we waited for over an hour for them to show up, not knowing if they had bedded down or gone another direction.

When they came around the corner on a table things happened really fast.

The shot was 450 yards steep up hill and I actually over shot him. I cranked another shell in and waited hoping for a second shot as all I could see was his face staring at me through a crack in the ledges. After a couple of

PHOTO BY BRETT CALDWELL Hunter Paul Twitchell with his guide Randy Johnson, of High Desert Wild Sheep Guides.

minutes he stepped up on a shelf and the rest is history. A perfectly placed second shot and I had the ram of my dreams. I was guided by High Desert

Wild Sheep Guides, Randy Johnson and Brett Caldwell. Brett Caldwell took the picture with my Samsung phone.

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We are excited to let you know about (if you haven’t already seen) the new East Side bleachers and Ticket Booth / Concession Stand / Restroom building!!!The new East Side bleachers will be reserved seating. More information on how to purchase tickets will be available at bleacher completion! We will keep you updated on the website and Facebook.

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Thursday, August 22, 8 p.m.

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Mike Meehan and his 3 boys, from left to right are Kaden, Shane and Dillon Meehan. This 6x7 Elk was taken in the Book CLiffs in November, 2018.

Anthony Poole landed this incredible brood on a golden kastmaster.

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NRCS Services

Federal Program helps protect the Landowner and the Environment Natalie Gochnour, director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, recently reported to those in attendance at a Utah Economic Summit held in Salt Lake City, that in the last five years, Utah essentially added another Weber County to its population totals. That equates another 250,000 people living in Utah.

This exploding human growth and the accompanying sprawling housing and commercial projects have had a profound impact on many wildlife species including deer, elk and several varieties of grouse. Each year the Division of Wildlife Resources receives numerous complaints about wildlife invading residential areas eating shrubs and trees, aggressively attacking household dogs and cats, and creating a nuisance to homes and communities. Of course, if the animals could talk, they would say the same thing about human invasion of their historical wintering and breeding grounds.

In an effort to protect wildlife while enhancing farming and ranching interest across the country, The United States Department of Agriculture sponsors the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) along with several other companion programs. The NRCS has a cornucopia of options and practices landowners can select from which benefit both the environment and their agricultural interest. Many of the programs also come with financial assistance to complete or implement the practices.

For example, in determining eligibility for participation in the Conservation Stewardship Program(CSP), the NRCS ranks applications in a number of categories including Air Quality, Animal Enhancement, Energy Conservation, Plant Variety, Soil Erosion, Soil Quality, Water Quality, and Water Quantity. A landowner having a mixture of cropland, pasture, and rangeland could make application followed by an in office review of present practices and future improvements plans. A representative from the NRCS would then conduct an onsite visit with the landowner. After these steps are completed, the ranking system would be employed to determine eligibility. If accepted, the landowner would select from a variety of practices and procedures from the categories listed above.

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Ken Adams had a sizeable population of mule deer and was the breeding and nesting grounds for grouse and turkeys.

After completing the Conservation Stewardship Program ranking system, the NRCS made a determination of eligibility.

For cropland, the owners chose to use drift reducing nozzles, low pressures, lower boom height, and adjuvants to reduce pesticide drift. They would also harvest hay in a manner that allows wildlife to flush and escape. Rangeland activities including building wildlife friendly fencing and retrofitting watering facilities for wildlife to escape and enhance access for bats and bird species. The owners also provided areas where the foliage is undisturbed for birds and small animals to seek refuge from hawks and eagles.

Perhaps the greatest success was found in constructing wildlife friendly fencing. After an investigation of several different styles, the owners created a system of their own which has been highly successful in protecting deer and elk while preserving the integrity of the fence. In the late fall and early spring more than 100 head of elk cross the fence on almost a daily basis roaming from cover to food sources. Deer cross year round.

The first section of fence was constructed more than five years ago. Since that time not one elk or deer has been caught in the fence and no area of the fence has had to be repaired. Adults can easily jump the fence, adolescents can both jump over and through the fence and newborns can crawl under the fence.

Steers are grazed on the owner’s side and sheep are herded on the other side. The cattle have not crossed the fence and the sheepherder can quickly gather any stray sheep. Gates have also been strategically placed near major wildlife crossing areas. Once the livestock are brought down for the winter, the gates are opened.

Teaching our children and grandchildren wildlife friendly farming practices will help secure the future of our ecosystem.

The fence consists of wood corner posts, steel posts, wood center posts, and both barbed and smooth wire. The top wires are at a height of 42 inches. The next wire is dropped 12 inches, followed by two wires 9 inches apart. Depending on the terrain the bottom wire is 12 to 14 inches above the ground.

Steel posts are set 9 feet apart and fencing stays are placed between the posts. The top wires are strung together, one barbed and one smooth. This strengthens the fence and keeps animals from breaking the wire.

The two center wires are barbed. The bottom wire is smooth to prevent injury to young animals. The gates are 200 to 400 yards apart.

If you are interested in learning more about the programs and services provided by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, please feel free to call or visit their office. They are located in the USDA office at 2871 South Commerce Way, Ogden, Utah.

They can be reached by phone at 801-629-0580.

As the human population continues to grow in Utah, more and more attention needs to be given to our environment, including our wildlife, vegetation and water resources.

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DWR conservation officers find plastic bags, latex gloves in dead deer

BY DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES

WANSHIP, Summit County — Conservation officers with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources have wrapped up an investigation regarding dead deer found near the Three Mile Landfill west of Rockport Reservoir.

Here are their findings: Dead deer were found with plastic bags and latex gloves in their remains. This confirms reports from two witnesses who told the investigating officer that they saw deer eating plastic bags at the landfill this past winter.

Because the deer are in an advanced state of decomposition, it isn’t possible to submit organ samples to a lab to learn what role the plastic bags and latex gloves might have played in the death of the deer.

During the investigation, the conservation officers learned that landfill employees spread about 6 inches of dust over newly dumped trash each eve-

ning. However, in wet or windy conditions, the dust is easily washed or blown away. Once it’s gone, it’s much easier for deer to access the garbage. Also, the landfill did not stockpile enough dust this past winter, and once the supply ran out, dust was not available to place over the trash.

DWR officers said landfill operators were extremely cooperative during the investigation. It isn’t financially feasible to try to fence the entire 22-acre landfill, but operators have another solution: instead of covering newly dumped trash with dust, they’ll start covering it with 6 inches of clay. The clay won’t blow away in the wind and won’t wash away when wet.

The landfill operator is hopeful spreading clay will solve the problem. In the meantime, DWR officers are arranging a meeting with the DWR, the landfill operator and the Department of Environmental Quality to discuss the issue further.

Dead deer were found with plastic bags and latex gloves in their remains near the landfill.

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4 tips for staying safe in bear country

BY DIVISION OF WILDLIFE SERVICES

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah is bear country and they are amazing animals.

But most of us probably wouldn’t feel comfortable coming face to face with one in our campsite. If you follow a few simple steps, you can decrease the chances of that happening and can help keep you and the bears safe.

Black bears are the only native bear species currently in Utah, and they have an amazing sense of smell.

They also have no problem eating the same type of food that people eat. As a result, many of the conflicts between people and bears happen because the bears start scavenging for the food that humans are eating and cooking in the bear’s natural habitat.

“Even though they’re incredibly strong and surprisingly fast, black bears will typically do everything they can to avoid people,” Darren DeBloois, mammals coordinator for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.

“When a bear finds food, though, that all changes. Once it finds food, a bear will often become aggressive toward anything it perceives as threatening the area where it found the food. That includes people.”

Here are a few simple tips to keep both you and the bears safe while you are out recreating in their territory this summer: “BEAR-PROOF” YOUR FOOD Store your food, snacks and scented items (such as deodorant and toothpaste) in an area where a bear can’t get to them. Do not leave them out on tables or keep them in your tent. Storing them in a locked trailer or locking them in the trunk of your car are both good options. Storing food and scented items in these areas will reduce the chance that a bear smells them. And, if a bear does make its way to the area where you’re staying, if it isn’t rewarded with food, it will likely move on.

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Black bears are the only native bear species currently in Utah, and they have an amazing sense of smell.

KEEP YOUR COOKING GRILL CLEAN After you’re through eating, thoroughly clean utensils and anything else that was used to prepare or eat the food. Don’t dump oil or grease from pots or pans onto the ground. Instead, put the oil or grease in a container, and take it home with you. By keeping your campsite or cabin area clean, you reduce the chance that a bear will smell food and trash, and be lured to your camp.

KEEP YOUR CAMPSITE CLEAN Don’t toss food scraps and other trash around your campsite or cabin area. Instead, put it in trash bags, and take it home with you. Make sure to wipe down picnic tables and keep the area free of food and other debris.

Always keep your campsite or cabin area clean because a dirty campsite can attract bears long after you’ve left.

“If a bear visits the area after you leave and then someone comes into that area to camp, you’ve created a po-

tentially dangerous situation,” DeBloois said.

NEVER FEED A BEAR This may seem like common sense, but it’s worth noting. Although bear cubs may seem cute, you should absolutely never feed one — or an adult bear for that matter. They are wild animals and natural predators.

Once a bear loses its fear of people, wildlife biologists and conservation officers are left with something they dread: having to euthanize an animal to keep people safe.

“We got into the wildlife profession because we love wildlife,” DeBloois says. “We enjoy managing and protecting animals so Utahns can get outdoors and enjoy them. Having to euthanize an animal — because someone didn’t do something as simple as keeping their campsite clean and storing food in a secure area — is tough.

Please don’t put us in that situation this year.”

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ENCOUNTER A BEAR Stand your ground: Never back up, lie down or play dead. Stay calm and give the bear a chance to leave. Prepare to use your bear spray or another deterrent.

Don’t run away or climb a tree. Black bears are excellent climbers and can run up to 35 mph — you cannot outclimb or outrun them.

Know bear behavior. If a bear stands up, grunts, moans or makes other sounds, it›s not being aggressive. These are the ways a bear gets a better look or smell and expresses its interest.

If a black bear attacks, always fight back. And never give up! People have successfully defended themselves with almost anything: rocks, sticks, backpacks, water bottles and even their hands and feet.

For more tips on staying safe around black bears, visit the DWR website and the Wild Aware Utah website. A video about bear safety is also available on the DWR YouTube channel.

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State partnerships helping endangered species

BY DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES

SALT LAKE CITY — Friday, May 17 was Endangered Species Day. Several events were held throughout Utah, making it a great opportunity to learn about some local endangered and threatened species and what the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and other agencies are doing to help them.

An endangered species is any species that is at serious risk of extinction in a specific area or throughout all of its natural habitat. A threatened species is any species that is likely to become an endangered species in the foreseeable future throughout much or all of its habitat. A species is classified as sensitive if it is likely to undergo substantial population declines in all or part of its natural region without management intervention.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service makes the determination for adding a species to the threatened and endangered species list. State wildlife boards make the determination for adding a species to the sensitive species list.

There are currently 18 wildlife species in Utah listed on the federal endangered species list, with 10 listed as endangered and eight listed as threatened.

Of those, here are three success stories: JUNE SUCKERS (ENDANGERED) The June sucker is a fish species native to Utah Lake and the Provo River and is not found naturally anywhere else in the world. While it’s hard to pin- The Mojave desert tortoise, located north and west of the Colorado River in Arizona, Utah, Nevada and California, was listed as threatpoint an exact cause for their decline, ened in 1990. water flow alterations and drought, habit changes, and competition with ment of Natural Resources partnered a June sucker population at the DWR Involved in the massive effort was and being preyed on by exotic fish spe- with several agencies to work to restore Fisheries Experiment Station in Logan. the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and cies were all contributing factors. The their populations, and now there are A special water-circulation facility is Conservation Commission, Central June sucker population dropped to less tens of thousands of June suckers. used there to quickly grow the fish in Utah Water Conservancy District, Provo than 1,000 fish, and they were placed Along with addressing water level iswarmer water. Then once they are big River Water Users Association, U.S. Buon the endangered species list in 1986. sues at Utah Lake and its tributaries, the enough, the fish are restocked into reau of Reclamation, U.S. Department However, in 2002, the Utah Departpartnership also worked to establish Utah Lake to help the population grow. of Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Western Wasatch - July 2019

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2019 Stocking Reports

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Water name

County

Species

Quantity

Average length

Date stocked

CARBON CNTY P

CARBON

RAINBOW

504

10.34

6/3/2019

FAIRMONT PARK SLC

SALT LAKE

RAINBOW

251

9.51

6/3/2019

FARMINGTON CITY RES

DAVIS

RAINBOW

461

9.17

6/3/2019

GIGLIOTTI POND

CARBON

RAINBOW

504

10.34

6/3/2019

HINKINS POND

EMERY

RAINBOW

506

10.16

6/3/2019

KNIGHT IDEAL POND

CARBON

RAINBOW

1001

10.16

6/3/2019

SEVIER R, E FK

GARFIELD

BROWN TROUT

5268

3.91

6/3/2019

SEVIER R, E FK

GARFIELD

BROWN TROUT

3512

3.91

6/3/2019

TIBBLE FK RES

UTAH

RAINBOW

1540

9.51

6/3/2019

TOWNE RES

SANPETE

RAINBOW

1833

10.18

6/3/2019

FISH L

SEVIER

KOKANEE

33950

3.8

6/4/2019

MONROE POND

SEVIER

RAINBOW

1055

9.77

6/4/2019

MT PLEASANT POND

SANPETE

RAINBOW

500

10.51

6/4/2019

PAROWAN POND

IRON

RAINBOW

296

9.98

6/4/2019

PINE L

GARFIELD

RAINBOW

1461

9.77

6/4/2019

PINE VALLEY RES

WASHINGTON

RAINBOW

1003

9.98

6/4/2019

SCOFIELD RES

CARBON

MUSKIE TIGER

7424

2.58

6/4/2019

SCOFIELD RES

CARBON

MUSKIE TIGER

6403

1.88

6/4/2019

SEVIER R

GARFIELD

BROWN TROUT

24145

3.91

6/4/2019

SEVIER R

GARFIELD

BROWN TROUT

7902

3.91

6/4/2019

YEARNS RES

SANPETE

RAINBOW

1000

10.51

6/4/2019

GARDEN CITY HERITAGE COM

RICH

RAINBOW

240

13.76

6/5/2019

INDIAN CR RES

BEAVER

RAINBOW

1829

10.27

6/5/2019

KENTS L, MIDDLE

BEAVER

RAINBOW

1836

9.98

6/5/2019

PIONEER PARK P

BOX ELDER

RAINBOW

150

13.76

6/5/2019

SMITH FAMILY PARK POND

WEBER

RAINBOW

150

13.76

6/5/2019

WEBER R

WEBER

RAINBOW

564

13.76

6/5/2019

KENTS L, LOWER

BEAVER

RAINBOW

510

9.77

6/6/2019

LITTLE RES

BEAVER

RAINBOW

996

9.77

6/6/2019

SKYLERS POND

CACHE

RAINBOW

150

13.76

6/7/2019

WASATCH MTN STATE PARK P

WASATCH

RAINBOW

599

9.5

6/7/2019

WELLSVILLE RES

CACHE

RAINBOW

1927

10.91

6/7/2019

BARTHOLOMEW PARK POND

UTAH

RAINBOW

599

9.5

6/10/2019

BEAVER R

BEAVER

RAINBOW

375

9.99

6/10/2019

FOY L

SAN JUAN

RAINBOW

1000

9.99

6/10/2019

MAPLE GROVE SPRINGS

MILLARD

RAINBOW

825

9.99

6/10/2019

MONTICELLO L

SAN JUAN

RAINBOW

1000

9.99

6/10/2019

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4 local spots where you can catch a lot of fish quickly

BY DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES

SALT LAKE CITY — Many people make some of their favorite memories while fishing — whether that includes spending quality time with family and friends, enjoying Utah’s scenic outdoors or getting a great story of finally catching your favorite type of fish.

This time of year is a great time to head out with your fishing pole because the ice has melted off most of the reservoirs, and the water is starting to warm up.

“Warmer water makes fish more active, which causes them to eat more and makes them more likely to take an angler’s bait or lure,” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources sportfish coordinator Randy Oplinger said. “This is a great time to fish because it is typically a month when you can catch a lot of fish.”

If you are itching to get out on the water and want to catch a lot of fish, here are a few fun local spots that have large populations of fish managed for high catch rates.

Echo Reservoir Located in Utah’s newest state park, Echo Reservoir offers rainbow trout and yellow perch. The rainbow trout population is really healthy, and fishing has been great in recent weeks. Yellow perch provide a tasty meal, and they’re very easy to catch during the spring.

Echo is also more accessible now that it is a state park, making it the perfect time to visit this scenic fishery.

Generally, the best time to fish is an hour or two after sunrise or an hour or two before sunset. However, you can still catch a decent number of fish

“All of these waters provide the opportunity to catch rainbow trout, which is a great species for inexperienced anglers. “ Randy Oplinger, UDWR sportfish coordinator

outside that window, so don’t shy away from fishing if you can’t go during the “prime times.”

Location: 22 miles north of Park City Jordanelle Reservoir In recent years, the fishery at Jordanelle State Park has seen exciting changes in management and fish species. As part of those changes, larger rainbow trout have been stocked.

“The changes seem to be working well, and we’ve seen angling really improve over the past couple of years at Jordanelle,” Oplinger said.

Along with rainbow trout, Jordanelle also offers yellow perch, smallmouth bass and kokanee salmon. They are a little less plentiful than the trout, but May is a good time to fish for them. You should see success fishing from shore and by boat.

Jordanelle State Park also offers great camping and hiking.

Location: About 10 miles north of Heber City Lost Creek Reservoir One thing that makes Lost Creek unique is that not only does it have a lot of fish, but several large fish have been caught there in the past couple of years. It offers healthy rainbow and cutthroat trout populations and is a great

Anglers have caught several large fish at Lost Creek in the past couple of years.

place to target those two species.

“There are nice sized fish in the other waterbodies as well, but an especially large number have been caught at Lost Creek,” Oplinger said.

Location: 10 miles northeast of Croydon, Morgan County Starvation Reservoir Located within the newly renamed Fred Hayes State Park, Starvation Reservoir is a prime spot to fish for rainbow trout, walleye and smallmouth bass right now. You can also catch yellow perch and kokanee salmon. DWR is asking anglers to keep any smaller walleye that they catch at this waterbody. Not only are they a tasty fish, but thinning the number of small walleye

will also help the fishery.

Using a boat is the best option if you’re trying to catch walleye and smallmouth bass, but you can have success fishing by shore or boat for rainbow trout.

Location: About 4 miles northwest of Duchesne Even if you are going fishing for the first time or have little experience, you can still expect to catch a lot of fish at these spots during May. “All of these waters provide the opportunity to catch rainbow trout, which is a great species for inexperienced anglers. Rainbows will take a wide variety of baits and lures and can be easily caught both from shore and by boat,” Oplinger said.

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5 additional resources to help in the fight against invasive quagga mussels tion station has closed, they are still required to clean off their boat, pull the plugs and drain all the systems, including the ballast and bilge. They will also be required to contact the aquatic invasive species officials at the next waterbody they visit.

“We need people to plan ahead and expect delays, especially on weekends,” Dalebout said. “And remember to always clean, drain and dry your watercraft. We must all work together in this important effort.”

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SALT LAKE CITY — During the recent legislative session, additional funding was allocated to keep quagga and zebra mussels from spreading from Lake Powell to other local waterbodies.

Quagga mussels are currently only found in Lake Powell, and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah State Parks are working to keep it that way. These invasive species have wide-ranging impacts, including degrading fisheries by collapsing food webs, plugging water lines — which can cost taxpayers millions of dollars — and damaging boat engines.

“The threat is increasing, and we are trying to stay on top of this issue,” Scott Dalebout, the DWR statewide operations lieutenant, said. “Water is the most important resource we have, and we are committed to doing everything we can to prevent the spread of quagga mussels.”

Here are five changes this year to help prevent quagga mussels from spreading.

New dip tank to help with decontaminations With the additional funding, DWR is considering the use of equipment called dip tanks to assist in boat decontaminations. A boat is placed into a tank of very hot water, which exposes the entire exterior of the boat to the hot water, while all the internal systems are flushed with the water simultaneously.

It allows a boat to be rid of quagga mussels in about 5 minutes — a fraction of the time that a normal decontamination takes.

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ies and other points throughout Utah.

There will be approximately 40 stations spread across the state this year, with an additional station to be added at Lake Powell later this summer.

State law mandates that all watercraft stop at an operating inspection station.

Further details about what to expect at the inspection stations and where they are located can be found on the DWR website.

More administrative checkpoints In addition to the inspection stations, DWR officials also conduct administrative checkpoints on various roadways throughout the year. These are different than mandatory inspection stations because all vehicles — not just those transporting watercraft — will be directed off the road. Then, the vehicles towing or hauling watercraft are directed to the operation areas for inspections.

Law enforcement will be conducting four to five administration checkpoints this year, which is a slight increase from last year.

Increased operating hours for decontamination stations on launch ramps Along with having more decontamination stations across Utah, their operating hours will be longer this year than in past years. This will not only speed up the process for boaters, but will also ensure that more boats are being inspected when leaving or arriving at lakes. The hours of operation will vary at each station, depending on the number of staff and popular recreation times.

However, if a boater leaves a waterbody after the mandatory inspec-

Additional law enforcement patrol at waterbodies The additional funding will also allow law enforcement officials to increase their efforts in patrolling waterbodies and checking for boater compliance at the mandatory inspection stations. Anyone who doesn’t stop is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. Along with receiving a citation, the individual will be directed back to the station to get their watercraft inspected. A watercraft can also be detained or quarantined if the owner refuses to submit to an inspection.

Along with having more decontamination stations across Utah, their operating hours will also be longer this year than in past years.

“The threat is increasing, and we are trying to stay on top of this issue.”

Scott Dalebout, DWR statewide operations lieutenant many western states as a possibility for several years,” DWR Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator Nathan Owens said. “We are hoping to partner with local businesses to pilot dip tank decontamination services in an attempt to expedite the decontamination process.

If we find the right partner, we might be able to test one out by this July or August. We would be the first state in the country to provide the option of a dip tank decontamination to boaters.”

More decontamination stations Due to the additional funding, there will be more inspection stations this year than in past years. These stations will be staffed to inspect and decontaminate boats and will be available at Lake Powell, state parks with waterbod-

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Tips for catching catfish at community ponds

line in until it’s tight. Once it’s tight, stop reeling, and rest your rod on a rock, a tree branch, your tackle box or any item that allows your rod to rest securely.

After setting your rod down, grab the line in the middle of the rod and pull the line down slightly. Pulling the line down a bit will put just enough slack in the line that catfish can pick your bait up without feeling any resistance.

After pulling some line down, sit back, relax and watch your line closely.

If the line starts to tighten, a catfish has likely picked your bait up. Pick your fishing rod up and then set the hook by pulling back on the rod slightly. Then, have fun fighting your catfish.

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OGDEN — You won’t have to travel far to get into a tussle with a fun fish this summer. Twice in June, thousands of channel catfish — 14 to 15 inches long and weighing about a pound and a half each — will be stocked in community ponds in northern Utah.

Along with smallmouth bass and wipers, channel catfish are one of the hardest fighting fish — pound for pound — in Utah.

“Get one of these cats on the end of your line, and you’ll have a fun fight on your hands,” Chris Penne, regional aquatics manager for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.

The dates could change, but right now, community ponds in northern Utah are scheduled to receive between 3,500 and 5,000 pounds of channel catfish on June 6 and another 3,500 to 5,000 pounds on June 20. Channel catfish provide a fun fishing opportunity in the summer.

“By June, the water at most of the community ponds is too warm for trout,” Penne said. “Channel catfish do really well in warmer water, though.

That’s why we switch to stocking catfish in the summer.”

You can locate the community pond nearest you on the map available on the DWR website.

Here are some fishing tips that should put a channel catfish on the end of your line at the community ponds this summer.

TIME OF DAY Fish whenever you can, but just as the sun is coming up and right before it sets in the evening are the best times to fish for catfish.

“Catfish have great eyesight, but their sense of smell, taste and touch is even better,” Penne said. “They can find and track prey effectively, even at night.”

EQUIPMENT In addition to a rod and reel, the

Channel catfish provide a fun fishing opportunity in the summer.

following tackle is all you need to catch catfish: 8-pound or heavier test line ¼-ounce or ½-ounce egg sinker Snap swivel Size 6 or size 4 baitholder hook TYING THE RIG To tie the rig, do the following: Start by cutting about 18 inches of line off the end of your fishing line.

Place that piece of line aside. You’ll need it in a minute or two!

Next, slide the egg sinker on your main line, and then tie the snap swivel to the end of the line. The swivel will prevent the egg sinker from sliding off the line.

Now, take the 18-inch piece of fishing line you cut earlier, and tie it to the other end of the swivel. After it’s tied to the swivel, tie a hook to the other end of the line. You’ve just created a slip sinker rig. It’s time to catch catfish!

BAIT Nightcrawlers work great for catfish.

Since catfish have a great sense of

smell, though, using a bait that has a stronger smell can help draw catfish in.

Stink baits and cheese baits are among the baits catfish anglers often use.

Raw shrimp is one of Penne’s personal favorites.

“Raw shrimp stays on a hook really well, and it retains its scent for a long time,” he said. “But no matter which bait you use, ball it up on your hook.

If you’re using a nightcrawler, thread it on the hook several times. You want to make sure a catfish can’t strip it off the hook.”

TACTICS Once your bait is on the hook, cast it out, let it drift to the bottom, and then reel it back.

“The reason you want to reel your first cast back is to make sure there aren’t any snags in the area you’re fishing,” Penne said. “If the rig gets snagged, move around a bit and find an area that has a cleaner bottom.”

Once you’ve found an area with a clean bottom, cast the rig out, let it drift to the bottom, and then reel your

PATIENCE Since smell draws catfish to bait, it might take a while for a catfish to find it. Penne recommends leaving your bait in place for at least 15 minutes. If a catfish hasn’t taken your bait within 15 minutes, reel the bait in and either cast it in a different direction or move to a new spot.

HANDLING CATFISH Long pliers are a great tool that will help you remove a hook from a catfish’s mouth. Catfish have sharp spines on their backs. You can learn how to handle a catfish safely at www. catfishedge.com/how-to-hold-catfish.

GRADUATING TO OTHER WATERS Once you’ve gotten comfortable catching catfish, even bigger cats are waiting for you at others waters in northern Utah. Willard Bay Reservoir and the Benson Marina area at Cutler Reservoir are great places to catch channel catfish. Pineview Reservoir has a good population of black bullhead catfish, a cousin to channel cats. And, if you don’t mind traveling a little farther, Utah Lake in Utah County is a catfishing hotspot.

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Cowboy Thatch Elmer – ‘A certain type of cowboy you can’t find anywhere but here’

BY ANGIE ERICKSON Western Wasatch Contributor

While most teenage boys are hanging out with their friends on the weekends, 15-year-old Thatch Elmer is traveling the country sharing his talent as a performing cowboy poet.

“My friends think that cowboy poetry is really fun and they like to listen to it,” said Elmer, who lives in Harrisville. “They understand where I’m going to, when I’m gone.”

Elmer has been doing cowboy poetry since the age of nine and has no plans for quitting.

“I can see myself doing cowboy poetry for the rest of my life.” he said. “It’s something I love to do and I really appreciate my fans. I can see myself doing this for as long as I can.”

This young cowboy is one of just a handful of cowboy poets under the age of 40 and his dad, Brad, describes him as having an “old soul,” which ironically is the name of his latest CD. “When he was just an infant, his great grandfather was a Wyoming brand investigator and inspector.

So, he started going to brandings and inspections right from the start, so he was always with older people,” said Brad, who describes himself as Father, Manager, Chauffeur at Thatch Elmer - Cowboy Poet. “I think that’s one of the reasons he is who he is – an old soul.”

Elmer’s favorite classic poem is “Forgotten” by Bruce Kiskaddon, which is about an old horse, “Jest a hoss that’s had his day.” He truly enjoys writing his own poetry and uses personal experiences with

horses and cows and the western way of life from a kid’s point of view to come up with his ideas. His favorite personal poem is titled, “Cowboy Gypsy” and tells about a young cowboy that works different jobs.

“There’s a flat hat on the dashboard, Wild rag around the mirror, He’s a certain type of cowboy, you can’t find anywhere but here.”

---- Cowboy Gypsy “He doesn’t just memorize a poem and stand there and recite it.

He actually makes it so when you’re in the audience you’re developing a mind movie. You can see it play out,” said his dad. “When I saw that he had that ability and the people wanted to hear him, as a parent we have a responsibility to provide every opportunity we can for our children.”

Believe it or not, this busy cowboy finds it in his schedule to team rope, jackpot and be part of FFA. “Luckily, I have a flexible job that allows me the opportunities to do this with him. Most the times we leave on a Friday morning and come home on Sunday. One of these days I’m going to take a real vacation, instead of using all of my vacation for this,” Brad laughed.

“He’s building a career. Sometimes it gets tiring. A lot of people would not understand that he could make money doing this but it’s a form of entertainment that a lot of people enjoy.”

Cowboy Thatch will be a contributor to future issues of Western Wasatch. To listen to his cowboy poetry, search Thatch Elmer on YouTube.

PHOTO SUBMITTED Thatch uses personal experiences to come up with his cowboy poetry.

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ENTERTAINMENT

The Hunt by Colt Blankman I was lookin out over the valley, hoping to see some sign of life, Tryin to be still while sittin there on a hill, just whittling a twig with my knife.

And every sound for miles around echoed through the mountain swells, Then a shot rang out and we looked about but no companions had dropped a shell.

The sun just hopped the mountain and revealed such a beautiful sight, It raised our hope there on that slope, that we could have one down by night.

We saw some signs and our hearts aligned and we knew we could get one today, Then we heard that magic sound and looked around knowing our hope would not stray.

We walked through the pines and got in our lines, just wishing we had a good horse, We were workin the ridge when off in the distance a bugle pulled us off our course.

It was then the adrenaline hit and I tried not to…poop…so I picked up my gun instead, If I was lucky, I’d get one down and all winter long my family’d be fed.

I paused to pray that my shot would be true to put that bull down peacefully, I squeezed off a round and the world spun around and he hit the ground suddenly.

I jumped with excitement as a boy of twelve would, then I remember the real work would begin, But as I ran down the hill I took a hard spill and I started to laugh again.

PHOTO SUBMITTED Colt Blankman shows off his prize belt buckle.

We got to the elk and I knelt to the ground and with thanks said a silent prayer, He would not go to waste, this gift I’d received, then I breathed in the clean mountain air.

It was then that Dad told me if I packed out the hide I could have a pair of chaps made, I figured right then with excitement and a grin that that would be a mighty good trade.

But on the climb up, the heavier it got and I thought that I might lay down and die, My legs felt like lead, twas a pounding in my head and I swear I wanted to cry.

Oh, how I wanted those chaps and the memories they would hold, Knowing later on they would be part of a poem or some old story I told.

With determination renewed, I forged on ahead with only one goal on my mind, That goal was achieved when I walked into camp and a feast of elk so divine.

Now the freezer is full of Rocky Mountain Bull and that heavy hide is being cured, I’ve a head full of memories and a love for the land, of that you can be assured.

With top notch craftsmanship those chaps are now made and I certainly wear them with pride, And when I am old you can sure bet, I’ll never forget, the hunt that I packed out that hide.

Just me and my Dad, chasin high country elk, of that hunt I have no remorse, But I promise you pard, when next fall comes around I’m definitely takin my horse!

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INTEGRITY Men need a creed to live by a motto, or a code a set of rules or ethics to live by on life's road it starts when he's a young boy in choosing right from wrong so those that he encounters can tell which side he's on This creed will help to carry him through troubled teenage years to give him strength and confidence to vanquish all his fears it's something quite intangible, but still, it's plain to see the essence of his character and who he'll come to be Described by many synonyms the words define the same most admirable of human traits, integrity, by name formidable, yet fair

he doesn't waver in the breeze his code of ethics strengthened every time he hits his knees It's always there to help him to stay on the right trail to reach his destination having run the race quite well it's passed on to his progeny long after he is gone it isn't in a line of prose, of poetry, or song The lessons that he taught were demonstrated by his deeds by how he treated others and attended to their needs it isn't born, it doesn't die Throughout eternity no quality of character can top integrity

- Chris Mortensen

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All I ever wanted was to be a cowboy For years, the cowboy has stood as an American icon. With such character traits as hard working, loyal and immovable. Honest, chivalrous, and valiant in his actions, it’s easy to understand why.

When I was a kid, my mom would take us down to the Hooper arena to watch my brother and his friends get on practice bulls. Most of these bulls were fresh off the desert and had never seen people before. In their undomesticated excitement, it seemed the beasts wanted nothing but these cowboys souls!

I’ll never forget the night Josh had a bull flip over on him in the chute. When most folks would instantly escape from underneath this hateful ton of fresh beef, Josh hollered “outside boys” as a gesture to let’em loose.

We all gasped as the big animal rolled across our older brother to get to its feet. Now, quit was a word Josh wouldn’t use, he just held on tighter while the critter desperately tried to toss him. Despite all the wild bull’s efforts, the young cowboy stepped off, and hustled out of the arena as the “8 second” buzzer rang.

Safely located on the other side of the fence, his peers gathered to congratulate him. To this day I’ll never forget that split-second smile and wink he shot me while he received all the crowd’s back pats and praises. Not only did Josh solidify his position in my life as my hero at this moment; this is when I realized that all I ever wanted to be was a cowboy.

Many times, since that dusty summer night my older brother has been the perfect example of what a cowboy can withstand and endure. Just a few years ago at the Beaver county fair and rodeo, I watched a high-horned headslinging beast of a bull rip his safety vest right off him in the middle of his 87point ride!

When asked about these courageous feats, his response is always a sarcastic

“what was I supposed to do, let go?”

How lucky was I to have him for a role model?

There have been times both in and out of the arena, life’s “bulls” have tried to get me down, and many times they’ve succeeded. But i can tell you, that I never “just let go”, I give them all a good fight!

With that being said, I hope you can take a little piece of these stories with you. Young or old, you never know what cowboys are watching, or who may idolize you. So, when the chips are down and the deck is stacked against you, remember, you just let go, or you can be a cowboy and hold on tighter.

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