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TVttdUje^ /tfrelct By Jim Dean Scott Osborne is one of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Com mission’s game biologists, and like many sportsmen, he is concerned about the image the public has of the hunter. “I’m afraid some of the non-hunting public has a rather poor opinion of hunters and hunting,” said Scott recently. “Furthermore, I think this poor image is the direct result of a rather small segment of hunters we call slob hunters. The slob hunter, though in the minority, is highly visible. He’s the guy who openly breaks the law, who fjaunts his lack of regard for wildlife laws, who has no regard for the rights of others and often trespasses on private, posted land.” To Scott, what to do about the slob hunter is one of the biggest problems facing other legitimate hunters. Finding a way to rid ourselves of slob hunters is not easy, but Scott has given the matter a lot of thought and he’s come up with some sound ideas. He puts the burden directly on the backs of legitimate sportsmen who hunt legally and care about a sound future for wildlife populations. “The legitimate hunter must take the initiative,” says Scott. “He must not only demonstrate good hunting practices himself; he must also convince the slob hunting minority that they must shape up or lose their opportunities to hunt (along with the rest of us.).” Scott outlines 10 excellent steps which he considers basic. (1) First, above all, hunters should try to establishTgbbd relationships with landowners and express a genuine inter est in the farmer’s land and his operation. If the farmer knows the hunter cares about and understands his prob lems, better relations will result. (2) In asking permission to hunt, hunters should learn what species of game the landowner wants protected. Once this has been establish ed the hunter must never harvest any species except those agreed upon in ad vance. (3) In requesting permis sion to hunt, the hunter should offer to always check with the landowner in ad vance of EACH hunting trip. Some farmers, once they get to know and trust you, may simply let you hunt without checking before every trip, but it’s always a good idea to ask. It may also be a good idea to check with the farmer each time after you’ve finished hunting. (4) Hunters should never bring a friend or friends to hunt unless this has been ' Ruth Brown S Studio r ( Os Voice ( j And Piano ( | Bachelor Music Degree # 1 Voice \ I Graduate Studies in f I Four Universities J I Long Experience In 1 V Teaching-Performance I / in Florida and Carolinas 1 I Local References / 1 Available r For Details Call ) ) 682-2670 3 ) After spm ] for Write Box 202 l Burnsville, N.C. i N C Wildlife Resources Commission cleared with the landowner in advance. This is one of the landowner’s pet peeves be cause many “friends” as sume wrongly that they also have the right to return and hunt alone later. They don’t. . (5) Hunters should offer to report to the landowner any misuse or abuse of his property that is encountered during a hunting trip. This might include trespass, dam age to property or other abuse. (6) It is also a good idea for hunters to invite landowners to hunt with them. Some landowners may like to hunt; but for many reasons (lack of dogs or companionship), they may get little opportunity. They will appreciate your sincere offer; and you may develop a long, mutual friendship that will be fruitful for both of you. (7) Hunters should inform landowners that they will use only roads, tractor paths or trails that already exist. Four-wheel drive vehicles are nice, but they should not be used to cross fields or pastures. Avoid driving on roads, paths and trails when the weather is extremely wet and bad ruts could be created. (8) Hunters should offer the landowner part of their kill. Most landowners will decline; but even if they occasionally accept, it is a very small price to pay for a good place to hunt. (9) At all costs, avoid leaving any litter on the landowners property or any where else for that matter. If you see where someone else has left some litter, take a little time to clean it up. (10) Hunters should keep in mind that farming entails great expense, and even minor things can make a big difference. If gates are shut, leave them shut when you use them. Never damage a fence while climbing it. Be especial ly careful of shooting towards buildings or domestic ani mals. “I firmly believe that any person who obeys the law and truly makes an effort to follow the above practices will always have a place to hunt,” says Scott. “I know these things have worked for me 1-800-452-2882 That’s a lot of numbers to dial but if you will call this number TOLL FREE to check the reliabilityof any salesman, business firm or charity solici tation you do not know BEFORE you pay or send them any money, it may save you an unhappy business trans action or help you out after you have had problems with a business concern. You can ask us about a company “anywhere in the United States." This Toll Free Service has been made possible because the following firms in your city support The Better Business Bureau for you: & YANCEY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ARMY STORE - BURNSVILLE 81-LO, INC. CAROLINA TIRE - BURNSVILLE - SPRUCE PINE DAVID'S LTD. FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO. INGLES MARKETS, INC. MAXWELL BROTHERS FURNITURE MOUNTAINVIEW TV SERVICE GLEN RAVEN MILLS WESTERN AUTO WESTERN CAROLINA/WESTCO TELEPHONE CO. YANCEY BUILDERS SUPPLY YANCEY JOURNAL YANCEY MOBILE HOME SALES, INC. WKYK RADIO STATION When you do business with companies who display this sign, take time to tell them you appreciate their provid ing Better Business Bureau services for your protection. THE SIGN OF GOOD BUSINESS IAS A MEMBER WE SUBSCRIBE TO BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF > ASHEVILLE/WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, INC. I 29 1 / 2 Page Avenue, Asheville, NC _ r(g»aitt|■.linnii«Mmninaaifintiirr.r niriiiin i 'OW jte- .]gp , dgfciu si ' t mm New North Carolina Map Department of Natural and Economic Resources artist Wayne Creech is shown with the travel guide side of the new official State Map. The map offers a new concept in tint the back side is a complete guide to many of the travel Bishop Speaks On Uganda Terror BY BECKY LUNSFORD Bishop Festo Kivengere was in Asheville last week speaking at the Billy Graham Crusade and the Crusade School of Evangelism. He has been in the United States approximately two weeks, since fleeing Uganda, where last month President Carter intervened tos ave the lives of 200 Americans who live there. Kivengere reported to the crowd of 9,000 at the Crusade Saturday night that on Febru- ' ary 16, he was with his Arch Bishop when Idi Amin sum moned the Arch Bishop. Later that day the Arch Bishop was shot for his faith in Jesus. “Was this a tragedy?” Kivengere asked. “No!” he emphatically stated, “Not a tragedy, but his glory to follow this way, in the footprints of Jesus.” Kivengere shared with the students at the Crusade School of Evangelism that he and his wife escaped for their lives by walking many miles over the mountains at night into Kenya. Afterwards, in a conversation with the Bishop, he told me that he still has one daughter in Uganda and that he would be unable to return to his home unless there was a change in the political situa tion in Uganda. We certainly have much to be thankful for here. Yet life in Jesus is a pearl of great price, worthy of giving every thing we have to obtain it. aster Lilies i Register for a 6 ft. $ Easter Bunny to be given M mWmJ awa Y April 9th at 4:00 X X Do not have to be present to win.^g k a PottoiTPiSHrwße^Brn re v n ■"» j Every Saturday MM M jx 10 % Discount r Until Mother’s Isl for Churches I Come XlsterlfP^ Orders Flowers Day or Night- |S See Gladys, Carolyn, or Dorothy M I Florist § f* 682-2324 682-3256 ?4 MAYLAND TECH Announces iggl||^| Continuing Education Courses CLASS REGISTRATION LO £a?R^^ DATE Stained Glass Wed. April 13, 7:QOP.M. Newdale Community Center Practical Solar Power Thur. April 7, 6:30P.M. Yancey Learning Center Gourmet Trout Cookery Mon. April 11, 6:30P.M. 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