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Utah DNR
September 24, 2002
Hunters encouraged to cover harvested big game animals while transporting
Price — Hunters fortunate enough to take a bull elk or buck deer during Utah's general hunts in October are encouraged to cover their animal while transporting it home.
"Please be mindful that the majority of Utah's population neither hunt nor fish," said Brent Stettler, a conservation outreach manager with the Division of Wildlife Resources. "They don't necessarily object to sport hunting, but could change their mind.
"Imagine how offensive it could be to be stuck in traffic behind a mud splattered truck with a carcass hanging over the tailgate."
The Division of Wildlife Resources is urging hunters to put harvested game under cover this hunting season. Not only does this help protect the meat from flies, dust and heat, but reduces the chance of offending non-hunters and provoking anti-hunters.
Some states even have a law forbidding the "gratuitous display of wildlife." In these states, hunters may be cited for transporting game in public view.
"A true sportsman should be satisfied with the hunting experience, without feeling the need to 'show off' the animal he's taken," Stettler said.
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Anybody remember the olden days when you made sure everyone could see how big a buck you got? I've seen pics of hunters back in the early 40s where they strapped the game on the fenders and hoods. This topic caused a huge debate in the Missouri forum last year. Display or don't display. Wear camo into a restaraunt or not?
What do you think?
September 24, 2002
Hunters encouraged to cover harvested big game animals while transporting
Price — Hunters fortunate enough to take a bull elk or buck deer during Utah's general hunts in October are encouraged to cover their animal while transporting it home.
"Please be mindful that the majority of Utah's population neither hunt nor fish," said Brent Stettler, a conservation outreach manager with the Division of Wildlife Resources. "They don't necessarily object to sport hunting, but could change their mind.
"Imagine how offensive it could be to be stuck in traffic behind a mud splattered truck with a carcass hanging over the tailgate."
The Division of Wildlife Resources is urging hunters to put harvested game under cover this hunting season. Not only does this help protect the meat from flies, dust and heat, but reduces the chance of offending non-hunters and provoking anti-hunters.
Some states even have a law forbidding the "gratuitous display of wildlife." In these states, hunters may be cited for transporting game in public view.
"A true sportsman should be satisfied with the hunting experience, without feeling the need to 'show off' the animal he's taken," Stettler said.
End article
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Anybody remember the olden days when you made sure everyone could see how big a buck you got? I've seen pics of hunters back in the early 40s where they strapped the game on the fenders and hoods. This topic caused a huge debate in the Missouri forum last year. Display or don't display. Wear camo into a restaraunt or not?
What do you think?
