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Show MOUNTAIN March TIMES 1997 Who’s Calling the Shots on Utah’s Wildlife Page 8 Are this state’s predators — cougar, bear, coyote, fox, bobcats and others — vermin to be stamped out like weeds, or are their populations managed — critics say mismanaged — only for the use of hunters? Mark Gerard takes a look at Utah’s policies that have predators on the run. Tough Time for Adolescent Predators Page 11 Urban growth and Utah’s hunting policies are making life pretty tough on young predators. Once their parents are killed or dislocated from home territories, young cougars, bears and coyotes may be more apt to attack livestock or family pets. And these young creatures are the future of wildlife in Utah. Showshoe Magic Page 6 Whether it’s the dead of winter or springtime, snowshoes are a wonderful vehicle for you to find the secrets of our mountains and the magic of nature. In this feature, Leslie Miller takes us on a journey into a favorite canyon and remembrances of times past. Avalanche Safety Although its easy to step into a pair mountains, beware, there are dangers novice mountaineer from being Tips Page 7 of snowshoes and head into the out there. These tips can keep a swept away in a snow slide. eo” we E eos JUNCTIO | OF end HWY. Drinks 224 1800 Park Avenue Ww — = m Neat te the Yarrow Hotel DEP A R T M 6:30 In a slight of hand that would get him shot in a high-stakes poker game, Utah’s Sen. Bob Bennett tries to undo the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Page 2 ~ Eco-Warrior Ken Rait bids farewell to Utah. After having helped battle Utah's governor and Congressional delegation to a standstill on wilderness, Rait, is moving on. During his tenure with SUWA, the organization went from obscurity to popularity Page The view from Moab is, well, it’s frightening. In a new column Jim Stiles tells how the people of Moab are obsessed with comparing themselves to Park City. Page 4 From the state cooking pot to the fight against nude dancing, Rappaport issues a report card on this year’s edition of the Utah State Legislature. Can you stand it? Page The Special Use Permit for Wasatch Powderbird Guides’ helicopter use in the National Forest is up for renewal. In his essay, noted backcountry skiing writer Alexis Kelner cites abuses and controversy surrounding helicopter skiing in the Wasatch Mountains. Page 5 13 14 WHO’S ON FIRST? From the dying off of songbirds because of the expansion of coffee plantations to the logging of the pristine island of Tierra del Fuego, our environmental news capsules keep you informed Page 15 SPECIES OF THE MONTH Violets don’t shrink. Well, not this time of year anyway. Did you know that violets have been used down through the ages for food, medicine and cosmetics. It’s all true according to our expert, Pam Poulson. Page 12 C If you have comments, concerns or insights into articles x i appearing in the Mountain Times, or would like to address other timely outdoor and conservation issues, write us. send your letters to Sounding Bo: at The Mountain Times, P.O. Box 1433, Park City, Utah, 84060, or FAX (801) double-spaced pages). 649-8046. Letters should be type-written and and should not exceed 500 words (1-1/2 ; E D | T § Leslie Miller: Layout and Design Contributors: Kris Edwards, Howie Garber, Mark Gerard, Randy Hanskat, Fred Hayes, John Cover Photo: Coyote by Howie Garber | « Published by: Print Works, Park City, Utah Christopher Smart: Editor Helton, Alexis Kelner, Steve Lewis, Leslie Miller, Pamela Mills Poulsen, Jim Stiles, Abi Wright, Jack Wright. The Mountain Times is published monthly. Thirty Thousand copies are distributed throughout our mountain region, including Salt Lake, Park City, Heber é and Moab. : The observations expressed in this publication are not necessarily a those Ge of ee eS the publisher. PAGE 3 & 248 > Park City + 807-655-4416 a.m. - STATE LIQUOR 10:30 p.m. LICENSEE Daily |