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Show THE MAGNA TIMES, 8 EJisoira: Once they were many, some 75 million in all, a vast, roaming expanse of powerful muscles, slurp horns and thick hides that stirred the dust liom the cold reaches of Canada to northern Mexico; from Idaho the to Appalachians. Their flesh gae life to ancient peoples and the enormity of their landaltered population scapes. Food, clothing, shelter iicaily ever) thing Native Ameucan tribes needed to -- uiniv'e depended on their ability to hunt the bison North bison), (Bison Ameiica's largest terrestrial animal. They followed the great herds in all directions, know ing that the life that traveled the continent on hooves w ouid be the deciding factor in their survival. Eventually, political subjugating fueled by westward expansion of settlers and a seemingly insatiable market for their flesh, hide and bones would dw indie their numbers - toads March 22, EST VALLEY NEW S, KEARNS POS I Gramm tttoe to ini iralk off ejrilomicftQ to around 1,0X) by the dawn of the 20th century. The story of the bison, whether looked at through the Native of eyes Americans, early settlers or the modern-da- y sportsmen, cautionary tale - a look at how close we came to forever losing this iconic monarch of the plains. But within this tale of near extinction there is also hope, the kind that shows every person who values wildlife that just as we are capable of nearly erasing a species from the planet, we can also reverse those bad fortunes and - through careful conservation and support ensure their survival for future generations to enjoy. Today, the bison (commonly referred to as the American Buffalo) has seen its numbers increase to nearly 500, (XX) in North America, thriving on private ranches and public lands throughout States and United the Canada. The quintessential American Comeback story, is-- a -- the bison serves as a symbol of the American West, its size and nature serving as a reminder of how w ild and unsettled much of the nation once was. Often photographed and written about by naturalists, poets, presidents - even immortalized on currency - the bison is a constant reminder of how significantly one species can impact entire civilizations and the building of a nation. On Saturday, September millions of 22, 2007, will celebrate the Americans survival of the bison and many other species as part of National Hunting and Fishing Day activities nationwide. National Hunting and Fishing Day began after a presidential proclamation in 1972 that sets aside the fourth Saturday of each September for the event. Since then, national, regional, state and local organizations have staged thousands of open house hunting- - and fishing-relateenormous some-times-unru- ly from events everywhere to suburban shooting ranges fiog jionds, providing millions of Americans wim a chance to experience, understand and appreciate traditional outdoor sports. By saving the bison, millions of people have and w ill experience the thrill of seeing this symbol of America, to view it in its natural habitat and to imagine w hat it might have been like to see the great bison herds of the past. Conservation groups, sportsmen and women and w ildlife watchers alike are all stakeholders in the future of the bison, to ensure that the pioud beast dots the plains and hillsides long enough for future generations to see. National Hunting and Fishing Day, formalized by Congress in 1971, was created by the National Shooting Sports Foundation to celebrate the conservation successes of hunters and anglers. National Hunting and Fishing Day is observed on the fourth Saturday of every September. d The buffalo roam on Antelope Island. ns Metres Sfg)iriiin)(gi On Maich 21, spring officially began. With unusually warm temperatures setting record highs around the state, people have been out enjoying the unseasonably warm weather. Its spring and its ( tah so the weather is likely to change - a change is in the works l'oi this weekend. It's time to bring back the King pant:; and jackets as the forecast calls for cooler weather. Rain and snow are on the horizon next w'eek. Forecast 22 March Thuisday, Six-da- y Mostly sunny High near 58 Tuesday March Chance of snowrain High near 59 Partly cloudy High near 58 Saturday, March 24 Sunny High near 63 Sunday, March 25 Partly cloudy High near 66 cry day, events happen that shape our future. And every day, reading a newspaper puts them all witnin your reach. Whether it's headline news, science, entertainment or there's for sports, something every member of your family...even if they're a little dii it. So p ic up a newspaper ai id diico.er a world where anything is possible. Magna Times, West Valley News and Kearns Post 8980 W. 2700 S.. Manga 56 www.magnanewspapers.com It all starts with newspapers. www.newspaperlinks com Ihm1E,:AjE IS a? JUullT rO'OU er THIS NEWSPAPER Mostly sunny High near 67 I The future is in your hands 801-250-56- Monday, March 26 . Friday, March 23 and THE NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION Of AME.ICA 2(107 27 iKif(piiirfidi J - OtttJitmttWS t |