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Show MTf'liKlll M ii,pn iWfl FAK811 l1jl',y m 'pAw wrp SALT LAKE CITY- - Utah deer hunters enjoyed uncrowded conditions and surprisingly improved hunting success last Saturday, the opener of the 1994 rifle deer hunt. About 65,000 hunters were afield on opening weekend. agers last year imposed a cap of 70,000 rifle deer hunt tags for the '94 season to help the state's struggling deer herds recover from the devastating winter of 1992-9That led to the lowest count of hunters afield last weekend since the rector Bob Valentine. "We believe this was the right decision, and that it will help the herds recover more quickly," said Valentine. DWR wildlife workers at checking stations throughout the state were cheerful Saturday afternoon, after the first wave of homeward bound deer hunters tallied better success than last year. At the Snowville 3. rate. In southern Utah, where mule deer are traditionally least affected by hard intermountain winters, the results were even more impressive. At the Bloomington checking station, biologists charted a phenomenal 75 percent success rate for opening weekend hunters, Channel reaches nearly 20.8 mostly California nonresident million households on more hunters. than 1,350 cable systems servOverall hunter success statecommunities over was about double last wide 4,600 ing nationwide. The channel pro- year's, and even the unsuccessfund solicitation, ful hunters were smiling. How hibits on-a- mid-1940- s. In a joint move, Gov. Leavitt and Division of Wildlife Re- "By capping the hunt, hunter success went up, in some cases significantly," said DWR Di sources (DWR) wildlife man checking station near the Utah-Idah- o boarder, hunter success on the opening weekend was up by about 30 percent from last year. The Blacksmith Fork station reported a modest success rate of just six percent, but that was triple last years Program features "real hero" San Francisco 49'ers quarterback Steve Young narrates the inspiring true story of a high school athletic prodigy who overcomes great adversity in a television special to be seen on the Faith and Values channel in November. Tyler- - A Real Hero, will air Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m., and Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. The Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Jewish faith groups. Eight hours of programming a day on the Faith & Values Channel is provided by ACTS, which is owned and operated by the Radio and Television Commission of the Southern Baptist Conventions. The 24-ho- ur Faith & ir proselytizing and maligning of other faiths; its programming encourages interaction and Values understanding. could they help it on such a glorious weekend? Under clear blue skies, mid-da- y tempera- tures Saturday and Sunday iwyyy in the hovered in the mid-50- s northern high country, even warmer down south. Last week, thousands of longtime Utah mule deer hunters lined up to buy deer tags at DWR offices, which stayed open late to sell tags left over from the summer drawings. By opening day, nearly 69,000 of the 70,000 tags had been sold. Many hunters weren't happy about the complicated application and drawing procedure this year, arguing that it threw a monkey wrench into plans for the traditional family hunt so important to Utahns, especially in rural areas ofthe state. DWR officers and clerical staff worked overtime across the state to help last minute hunters who missed out on the drawings. Many hunters who had been put off by the complicated process last spring were able to come in and buy permits over the counter and go on their letter to the voters of the Third District Davies. "With so many nega- tives today, we need to teach our kids how to focus on the real meaning of this life. Tyler Wilkinson is a great example of that." According to producer and director Eric Hendershot, a St. George filmmaker who has previous credits in ABC movies of the week, the story "clarifies the meaning of real hero. Tyler Wilkinsons determina- tion against incredible odds," says Hendershot, "shows other youth that suicide and crime are not good ways to escape from unpleasant situations. There is too much to live for. I want to show people rare acts of courage; things that uplift people, where they can say 1 can do that, too."' Tyler Wilkinson is now a student at Dixie College. He recently married his high school sweetheart in the St. George Temple ofThe Church of Jesus Saints. Christ of Latter-da- y With music by recording artists Kurt Bestor and Sam Cardon, this is an emotionally uplifting film for viewers of all ages and all faiths. The Faiths & Values channel is programmed 16 hours a day by the VISN Network, which is owned by the not-for-pro- National Interfaith Cable Coa- lition, Inc. (NICC), a national consortium of 64 Protestant, PLAN YOUR ESCAPE A Fire Can Happen to Anyone at Anytime... Install smoke detectors outside every bedroom and on every level of your home. Test them monthly and replace the batteries at least Record The Real Orton THE ACTUAL RECORD once a year. THOMPSON CHARGE Know two ways out of every room. Orton voted against HJR 290, the Identify an outside meeting place, and never return to a burning building for any reason. Orton voted against HR 2264 SAFE KIDS - the Orton voted SHOWS IN FAVOR of HJR 290 (Roll Call Vote 187, June 11, 1992). Penny-Kasic- h Bill. Orton voted IN FAVOR of the Penny-Kasicproposal (Roll Call Vote 609, Nov. 22, 993). h 1 President's budget reconciliation bill which Period for y t Constitutional Amendment. Orton voted for k'A Balanced-Budge- HR 7 Hand-gu- n - The Seven-Da- y Purchases. Waiting I spending cut (HR 2664 Orton voted AGAINST the Waiting Period "Brady Call Vote 83, May 8, 1991 ). Paid for and authorized by the Orton For Congress Committee I is actually the voted against). IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL COPY OF THESE VOTES, PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE AT UlU) 1994 3B all. Meanwhile, DWR officials promised that next year's application procedure would be simpler and easier. "We're sorry for the problems we caused hunters this year, and we are committed to said DWR Director Bob Valentine. DWR wildlife managers are upbeat about the future of the deer herds. "By capping the number of tags this year, we've probably speeded the recovery ofthe herds by two years," said Big Game Program Coordinator Wes Shields. He said the herd should recover fully by 1996, barring another severe winter. The best news is that hunters reported seeing many more deer than last year, especially does with twin fawns. That's the stuff that future deer herds are made of. all-sta- te ' 1, traditional family hunt after by A MgyMwpiiWiMwyyiiwp,yiiwifi than expected te program is sponsored The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. Filmed in and around beautiful St. George, this is the true story of Tyler Wilkinson, an wrestler, baseball and football star. But instead of being an anthem to sports prowess, says Leon A. Davies, VISN coordinator for the church, "It's the story of how one amazing young man refuses to give up when a devastating car accident nearly ends his life." Paralyzed from the neck down, Tyler determines to regain control of his own destiny and, through indomitable effort, creates a new phase of his life. "His example has motivated many people to cherish their lives and appreciate more what they have now," says pHHynr Tuesday, November Emery County Progress DWR reports betterl994 deer hunt yw Bill" (Roll 377-340- 1. |
