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Show Orem-Geneva Times Wednesday, January 5, 1994 Page 8 Orem High Assembly Honors Fall Teams V. v X r' Lydia Meservy and Devra Vesterfelt displaying Second Place State Cross Country trophy. V " - - - ' It J?'w T' ft - 4 - v--w r V r Jennie Gilchrist, Kelly Judd and Amanda Moody display First Place State Songleaders placque and trophy. v f ' X : V .. u - ' " s .... s - '"" :r. . -J... J K i vN:-w j U .; X A A, Brenda Richan, Chelsa Williams and Katharine Frame display Third Place State Volleyball trophy. v : "I ' Ben Allphin (left) and Cory Ramage (right) present State Football runner-up trophy to Zack Napierski (center), Orem High Student Body President. Where have all the deer gone? Several weeks ago, while eating at a local restaurant, I overheard several hunters discussing dis-cussing the past Utah deer season. Each had his own theory about what had happened to the herds. The most interesting idea however, was raised by one hunter who had recently viewed an episode of the television program pro-gram 'Unsolved Mysteries." This episode had to do with the lost colony of settlers of Roanoke. Roanoke is an island located just off the coast of North Carolina. A settlement attempted there by Sir Walter Raleigh mysteriously disappeared without with-out a trace in 1587. Modern theories concerning the disappearance disap-pearance suggest everything from an Indian attack to being spirited away by aliens. This hunter then suggested that it could have been aliens that pulled off the greatest deer heist in history. Although his comments com-ments generated laughter, the laughter still couldn't hide the hunter's concern. Just what happened to Utah's deer heard? Depending on who you ask, you will get a different story. Factors Fac-tors commonly cited for the herd's demise include weather, decreasing decreas-ing habitat, poor winter range, predation of fawns and adults, over-hunting, under-hunting, disease, and yes, aliens. In order to pinpoint the probable prob-able cause, these factors need to be discussed in reference to the specific deer herds by region. Because Be-cause Utah exhibits tremendous variation in climate, habitat potentials and human population densities, it is difficult to cite one specific factor and then apply it across the entire state. Some parts of the state saw no significant sig-nificant decrease in deer numbers, num-bers, while others saw no deer. One statement in general, however, does seem to hold true for deer and deer hunters in Utah: current Utah deer herds can no longer sustain the amount of hunting pressure being exerted on them. The Division, of Wildlife Resources (UD WK) in an attempt to satisfy increasing demands as well as compensate for reduced herd numbers, implemented a "choose your season" format. Under the format Utah deer hunters were limited to a specific hinting experience. They were asked to choose between one of three hunts archery, rifle or muzzleloader. The results of this format will not be available until the end of this month. Regardless of the results of this experiment, hunters need to understand that in order to sustain sus-tain healthy deer herds, given the influence of weather, habitat and population variables, some drastic dras-tic changes will need to be made in how Utah deer herds are managed. Essential to that management manage-ment is a sporting community that not only understands the variables involved, but is willing to do its part in making necessary management changes. Over the next several years, UDWR biologists will spend considerable con-siderable time developing deer herd management plans. The plan's ultimate success rests with the quality of information and the input used to put them together. The process for developing these plans includes several opportunities oppor-tunities for public input. Therefore, There-fore, the state has been set for your involvement in guiding Utah deer herd management into the 21st century. Depending on the deer hunters you talk to, each has a different reason for hunting. And each of these reasons is no less valid as the next However, hunters need to take their interest in their sport to a new, higher level, they need to be concerned not only about hunting, but about the game hunted. This includes putting time, energy and effort into learning more about the game hunters pursue and how if s managed. Please send any comments to me at Utah State University Extension Ex-tension Service, Logan, Utah 84322-5210. UVSC Sports Update UVSC women win California tournament Last week, Utah Valley State College posted four victories to win the title in the Grossmont Women's Basketball Tournament in El Cajon, California. In the Championship game Thursday, UVSC held LA Harbor Har-bor scoreless for nearly five minutes late in the second half, and came from five points down to post a 70-63 win Thursday over Southern California's top-ranked team. UVSC trailed 57-52 with eight minutes left, but went on a 16-0 run over the next five minutes to go up by 11. Annette Hill led the scoring for UVSC with 17 points, and also pulled down 16 rebounds. Kim Morris had 16 rebounds from her point-guard position, and contributed 12 points. Stephanie Sorenson had 16 points and was named the tournament's MVP, and Hill and Morris were named to the All-tournament All-tournament team. The Wolverines won three games to reach the finals. On Monday they opened tournament play with a 74-76 win over Spokane Community College. On Tuesday they reached the century cen-tury mark for the first time on the season with a 105-58 romp over Mesa, Arizona, and on Wednesday Wednes-day they ran past Douglas College Col-lege of British Columbia, 79-46. With the wins, the eighth-ranked Wolverines improved to 13-0 on the year. They will resume Scenic West Athletic Conference play this week at home Friday and Saturday against Treasure Valley Val-ley and Southern Idaho. 7C7 H QiTvtK sr CW1J1 o All Brands Same Day Service 111 I,1!DI!G SIDi 1735 South State Orem 225-8012 Mi HV5 i)yoqi Sandzuiches & frozen yogurt Athlete of the Week The Athlete of the Week will receive a Hogi Meal which includes a Large Hogi Sandwich. Large Yogurt and Large Drink. JEFF FRANCIS Mountain View High School Athlete of the Week is Jeff Francis who is the big man on Mt. View's basketball team. Francis scores, rebounds, and play tough defense that has put the Bruins No. 2 in the State. 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