Northern Region Dedicated Hunter work projects

AUGUST

Install Christmas tree revetments

• Description: We need volunteers to help improve habitat in the creek.
• Location: East Canyon Creek (Near Park City)
• Date: Aug. 20–22
• Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Volunteers needed: Four or five people per day
• Supplies needed: Waders and work gloves
• Contact: Paul Burnett, (801) 476-2772

Trail construction

• Description: Load and spread fabric and gravel for nature trail
• Location: Farmington Bay WMA
• Date: To be arranged with project coordinator
• Time: 8 a.m.
• Supplies needed: gloves, lunch, drinking water
• Contact: Jason Jones (801) 678-6781

Build ADA-accessible benches

• Description: Provide materials and build ADA-accessible benches for the Great Salt Lake Nature Center.
• Location: Great Salt Lake Nature Center in Farmington Bay
• Date: Anytime in August
• Supplies needed: Carpentry tools (The contact person has lumber dimensions and a list of other supplies needed.)
• Contact: Justina Parsons-Bernstein, (801) 589-2373 or jparsonsbernstein@utah.gov

Design and build pneumatic cannon replicas (decoy)

• Description: Design and build pneumatic cannon replicas (decoy)
• Location: Farmington Bay WMA
• Date: Anytime in August
• Contact: Rich Hansen, (801) 451-7386 or richhansen@utah.gov

Spray phragmites

• Description: Help remove phragmites, an invasive plant.
• Location: Farmington Bay WMA
• Date: Aug. 18–Sept. 18 (openings available Mon.–Thurs. only)
• Time: Early (to be arranged with contact)
• Volunteers needed: Five people per day
• Contact: Rich Hansen, (801) 451-7386 or richhansen@utah.gov

SEPTEMBER

Assist with Youth Chukar Hunt

• Description: We need volunteers to provide assistance during the youth chukar hunt.
• Location: Henefer Echo Wildlife Management Area in Morgan/Summit Co.
• Date: Sept. 6
• Time: 7 a.m.
• Volunteers needed: 12–15
• Supplies needed: Hunting dogs, good hiking shoes and drinking water
• Contact: Ernie Perkins, (801) 544-5123 or erperkins@comcast.net

Habitat restoration

• Description: Completing a habitat restoration project
• Location: Providence Canyon (Cache Valley)
• Date: Sept. 6, 2008
• Time: To be arranged
• Contact: Jeremy Nivison, (435) 764-6813 or jeremynivison@msn.com

Install and repair fence crossovers

• Description: Install and repair fence crossovers
• Location: Weber River near Coalville
• Date: Sep. 20
• Time: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Volunteers needed: Five people
• Supplies needed: Work Gloves
• Contact: Paul Burnett, (801) 476-2772

NOVEMBER

Assist with Youth Pheasant Hunt

• Note: DWR background checks are required. Preference will be given to volunteers who already meet this requirement.
• Description: We need volunteers to provide assistance during the youth pheasant hunt.
• Location: Howell Valley (one hour north of Ogden)
• Date: Nov. 8, 2008
• Time: 7 a.m.
• Supplies needed: Bird dogs, hunter orange, drinking water and good hiking boots
• Contact: Jodie Anderson, (801) 791-8589 or jodieanderson@utah.gov

HARDWARE RANCH

Note: Project availability depends on donated materials and budget. Contact Marni Lee at MarniLee@utah.gov for projects at Hardware Ranch unless otherwise noted.

Welders needed

• Date: To be arranged
• Location: Hardware Ranch
• Contact: Dan Christensen, (435) 753-6380

Sprinkler system assistance

• Location: Hardware Ranch
• Date: ASAP
• Supplies needed: Details available from contact person.
• Contact: Dan Christensen, (435) 753-6380. Please leave return contact information on answering machine if Dan is not available.

Assist with elk and visitors

• Location: Hardware Ranch
• Date: December 2008–March 2009 (Mon., Thurs., Fri., Sat. and Sun.) Contact Marni Lee to schedule
• Description: Feed elk in the morning, hitch and unhitch horses at the hitching rail, take tickets and assist with ride narrative. Spots are expected to fill up quickly; overnight accomodations may be available on site.
• Contact: Marni Lee, marnilee@utah.gov

Donated materials accepted

• Landscape fabric
• Flagstone
• River rock
• Redwood picnic tables or lumber to build
• Redwood small bridge or lumber to build
• Log benches or materials to build
• New vacuum
• Antler chandeliers
• Native Utah plants
• Recycled asphalt or other compactable material for trail base
• Slip covers for love seat and couch
• Contact: Marni Lee, marnilee@utah.gov

ONGOING PROJECTS

Collect fishing survey for weekly fishing report

• Description: Survey fishermen on reservoirs, lakes and rivers. Volunteer will be required to take digital photos of the fish that have been caught.
• Locations: Mantua, Willard, Cache Valley waters, Causey Reservoir, East Canyon, Echo Reservoir, High Uintah Lakes, Lost Creek, Mirror Lake, Ogden River, Pineview Reservoir, Rockport Reservoir, Woodruff Reservoir, Smith-Morehouse Reservoir, Weber River
• Volunteers needed: 1 person per 4 bodies of water.
• Required equipment: Access to a computer/Internet, digital camera.
• Contact: Jodie Anderson, (801) 791-8589, JodieAnderson@utah.gov

OTHER PLACES TO CONTACT
FOR SERVICE HOURS

Utah State Parks

• Contact: Robin Watson, (801) 537-3445

Ogden Nature Center

• Projects: weed control, cut trees
• Contact: Jenny Frame, (801) 621-7595, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Antelope Island

• Contact: Steven Bates and/or Jolene Hatch (801) 209-4678

Kamas Forest Service

• Projects: Various
• Contact: Josh Jurgensen, (435) 783-8711, jjurgensen@fs.fed.us

ASAP

Experienced auto painter

• Description: We need an experienced auto painter to prep and repaint a one-ton Dodge dual-wheel truck from blue to silver. The truck will be used to pull the Help Stop Poaching Trailer.
• Date: To be arranged
• Volunteers needed: One
• Hours available: Negotiable
• Special requirements: Must have access to auto painting shop and necessary materials, and must be willing to exchange materials for time.
• Contact: Steve Newton, (801) 550-7275 or Sgt. Tony Wood. (801) 538-4889 or (801) 554-7977.

Whiterocks Hatchery projects

• Install a 90 ft. fiberglass tank to supply and effluent lines just east of the new hatchery/office building at Whiterocks hatchery. We need a backhoe and operator experienced in pipe work and site prep work for this project. The opening is roughly 6 to 8 feet deep with a wet tap fitting into a 20-inch plastic pipe and to install a 6-inch riser roughly 5 feet high fitted with a ball valve.
• Level off a 5 foot by 90 foot area to set the new trough.
• Backfill project area with gravel
• Donation of gravel for project
• Construct pole building to enclose new raceway
• Dates: To be arranged.
• Contact: Dana Dewey, Whiterocks Hatchery, (435) 353-4855.

Volunteer naturalist

• Note: This project is a permanent part-time volunteer position and requires a commitment on a weekly basis.
• Description: Volunteers will assist the DWR at Farmington Bay in conducting informational and educational tours for school and scout groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Morning and early afternoon positions are available. Volunteers must attend a wetlands training class. Volunteers may sometimes be asked to assist on a weekly basis if other naturalists are not available. Knowledge of wetlands or wetland birds would be great, but not necessary. Background checks will be conducted.
• Contact: Jodie Anderson (801) 791-8589, JodieAnderson@utah.gov

Upholstery work

• Description: Replace upholstery in DWR Law Enforcement boat
• Date: ASAP
• Volunteers: 1 needed
• Contact: Scott Dalebout at (435) 865-6115
• Equipment/supplies: Upholstery equipment and experience. Materials will be purchased by the DWR or can be traded for at the $20.00 hourly rate set for Dedicated Hunter hours.

MISCELLANEOUS

Volunteer work days on Antelope Island

• Dates:
• 2 August 2008
• 13 September 2008
• For those that need to work during the week, Wednesdays will be set aside starting in April according to need and calls.
• Supplies needed: All volunteers are responsible for their own lunches and drinking water. Dress appropriately for weather conditions.
• Contact: Jolene Hatch (801) 807-9456 (leave a message), Jolenehatch@utah.gov or Steve (801) 209-4678.

Tan a cougar hide

• Contact: Bruce Johnson, (801) 541-3906

Taxidermy Ducks

• Taxidermy experience required.
• Location: Farmington Bay
• Contact: Rich Hansen (801) 391-1454.

Assist with RAC meeting set-up and take-down

• Description: Volunteer will assist volunteer services coordinator set up and take down sound equipment for RAC meeting. Individual will need to be able to lift 50 lbs and may be asked to assist with other duties through out the RAC meeting.
• Location: Brigham City Community Center
• Time: 3:30 to 10 p.m. or later
• Dates: Sept. 17, Nov. 12 and Dec. 17
• Volunteers needed: 1 per month
• Contact: Jodie Anderson, (801) 791-8589, JodieAnderson@utah.gov

Front desk

• Note: This project is a permanent part time volunteer position and requires a commitment on a weekly basis.
• Description: The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Northern Region office is looking for individuals who would be interested in volunteering at the front desk in the main reception area to help answer phones and questions relating to wildlife and hunting issues on a weekly basis. Volunteers may be asked to assist with other office duties if needed.
• Days needed: Thursdays
• Time: To be arranged with office manager and staff
• Location: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Northern Region Office, Ogden
• Contact: Jodie Anderson (801) 791-8589, JodieAnderson@utah.gov

Sign installation (Sportsmen's Access Program)

• Description: Dig holes, plant posts and install signs as new properties join the Sportsmen's Access Program.
• Dates: To be determined by the coordinator
• Location: Northeastern Region—exact sites to be determined by the coordinator
• Volunteers needed: Usually one or two at a time
• Contact: Amy, (435) 781-9453
• Note: Amy is developing a list of volunteers she can call as more properties join the program and as sign-installation opportunities become available.

Fall habitat planting(s)

• Description: As a follow-up to several habitat restoration and enhancement projects, volunteers will be needed to help plant trees, shrubs and flowers this fall.
• Dates: To be determined
• Location: Northeastern Region—exact sites will vary
• Volunteers needed: It varies; groups can be small or fairly large, depending on the project.
• Contact: Alison, (435) 781-5358
• Note: Alison is developing a list of interested volunteers that she can call as availability of plants and weather conditions dictate.

Big game fence construction

• Description: Elk and deer have been causing serious depredation problems north of the Duchesne/Starvation Reservoir area. Experienced fence wranglers are needed to construct fenceline(s) to keep the animals out.
• Dates: To be arranged with contact
• Location: North of Duchesne/Starvation Reservoir area
• Volunteers needed: Small experienced group
• Contact: Guy, (435) 790-0199

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Note: These projects may not sound glamorous but they are essential and have to be done to meet safety codes. If not done by Dedicated Hunters and other volunteers we will have to either pull our biologists and conservation officers out of the field to complete the projects or pay contractors to do the work. We also have need of materials for these projects (see project materials). Donated materials means fewer dollars being diverted from on-the-ground projects elsewhere.

Snow and ice protector

• Description: Install steel angel on edge of a steel roofed building to prevent snow and ice from sliding off and hitting someone below.
• Special skills needed: Welding, construction/fabrication skills. Needs to meet state building codes or guidelines.
• Tools needed: Personal safety gear, UDWR has some tools but volunteer may want to use his own
• Place: Vernal Game Farm
• Volunteers needed: 2 to 3
• Dates: ASAP
• Contact: Virt Keddy (435) 823-0940

Doorway entry construction

• Description: Construct an A frame entry over a door to protect against ice and snow.
• Special skills needed: Construction skills
• Tools needed: personal safety gear, construction tools
• Materials needed: See Doorway Entry Materials Project
• Volunteers needed: Small crew or individual
• Place: Vernal Game Farm
• Dates: ASAP
• Contact: Virt Keddy (435) 823-0940

New fence construction

• Description: Construct about 200 feet of new fence at the Vernal Game Farm
• Special skills needed: Fencing skills
• Tools needed: All personal safety gear, UDWR has a two-man handheld powered auger and some tools but volunteers may want to use their own. Credit can be give for use of tractor powered posts digger.
• Volunteers needed: Small crew or individual
• Dates: After snow melts
• Contact: Virt Keddy (435) 823-0940

Remove and rebuild deck and stairs

• Description: Remove old deck and stairs and replace with new deck (~10' x 8') and stairs on an old cabin in the middle of nowhere.
• Special skills needed: Carpentry or construction skills
• Tools needed: All safety gear and would likely be best if carpenter brings own tools and generators — no electricity at site
• Materials needed: See Deck and Stairs Materials Project
• Volunteers needed: Small crew or individual
• Dates: After snow melts
• Contact: Virt Keddy (435) 823-0940

Remove and rebuild fence

• Description: Remove about 300 feet of old fence and reconstruct a new fence along the same line.
• Special skills: Fence building skills
• Special tools: The UDWR has a two man handheld auger and some tools. Volunteers may want to bring their own tools. Note: credit may be given for use of personal tractor powered post-hole driller if available.
• Volunteers needed: Small crew would likely work best however individuals welcome.
• Contact: Virt Keddy (435) 823-0940

PROJECT MATERIALS

Project materials: Lists needed for construction projects

• Note: These projects may not sound glamorous but they are essential and have to be done to meet safety codes. If not done by Dedicated Hunters and other volunteers we will have to either pull our biologists and conservation officers out of the field to complete the projects or pay contractors to do the work. Donating materials means fewer funds redirected from our general fund or habitat maintenance funding.

Doorway entry materials

• Description: Supply materials for the Doorway Entry project
• Materials needed:

  Number	Specifications
  4	4"x 4" x 10' treated posts or 4" steel posts
  20	2"x 6"x 8' boards
  2	4' x 8' x 1/2" plywood OSB OR CDX
  1 roll	30# felt paper

• Notes: Materials may need to be delivered to the site.
• Dates: Prior to the construction
• Contact: Virt Keddy (435) 823-0940

Deck and stairs materials project

• Description: Materials needed to rebuild deck and stairs on remote cabin. Materials may need to be delivered to a Division site.
• Materials needed:

  Amount	Description of materials
  9	4" x 4" x 8' treated posts
  4	2" x 6" x 10'
  10	2" x 6" x 12'
  2	2" x 12" x 12'
  31	2" x 6" x 10' redwood
  1	10 lb box 2 1/2 inch gold decking screws
  12	2" x 6" steel hangers

• Contact: Virt Keddy (435) 823-0940