You need a new HIP number

Number of hunters without one increased last season

If you're going to hunt waterfowl this fall, you need a Migratory Game Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP) number for the 2007–2008 season.

Your HIP number from last season won't work.

"I think our new 365-day licenses may have caused some confusion," says Tom Aldrich, migratory game bird coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources.

"Even if the license you bought last season will be still valid for part of this season, your HIP number from last season isn't valid. You need to get a new HIP number every season."

Don't get too many

While some hunters aren't getting a new HIP number every season, other hunters are getting too many. Aldrich offers the following reminders:

• The HIP number you obtain for the 2007–2008 season is valid from February 1, 2007 until January 31, 2008.
• If your 365-day license expires during the season, and you buy a new license, simply transfer the HIP registration number from your expired license to your new license. You don't need to get another HIP number for the 2007–2008 season.

It's easy

Utah's 2007–2008 waterfowl season opens Oct. 6.

If you haven't obtained your HIP number yet, it's easy to get one. Just log onto www.uthip.com or call 1 (877) UTAH-744 (1-877-882-4744).

You'll need your hunting or combination license to register, so make sure you have it with you before you log onto the Web or call. It only takes about 10 minutes to register.

For more information, call the nearest Division of Wildlife Resources office or the DWR's Salt Lake City office at (801) 538-4700.