More animals would be hunted on Antelope Island under a bill approved Tuesday by the Senate.

SB187, sponsored by Sen. Bill Hickman, R-St. George, would allow hunters to bag bighorn sheep and mule deer in addition to bison.

The bill, passed 18-11 after considerable debate, now goes to the House.

Hickman, who has earned the nickname "Wild Bill," said the Great Salt Lake island is "not a sanctuary" and should, like other state parks, be available for multiple uses including hunting.

Currently, the state issues six bison permits for an annual four- hour hunt. Hickman's bill adds six permits a year -- two each for bison, bighorn sheep and mule deer.
The permits are expected to raise as much as $200,000 from big- game hunters. Hickman said the hunt would also serve to harvest what he described as "some of the older, unproductive animals."

But Sen. Scott McCoy, D-Salt Lake, said there is no biological reason for the hunt. "This bill is not about thinning out the herds on Antelope Island. What it's about, pure and simple, is cash," McCoy said.

The state Division of Parks and Division of Wildlife Resources both oppose the bill, as does the Davis County Commission and a number of wildlife groups.

"I think locals should be heard," Sen. Sheldon Killpack, R- Syracuse, said, calling Antelope Island one of the state's top tourist attractions.

He said "safari tours" started this year would be affected by the additional hunting. "There's more than one way to skin a mule deer as far as finances go," Killpack said.

Sen. Tom Hatch, R-Panguitch, said hunting is allowed in several other state parks. "I don't know what makes it so special," he said of Antelope Island. Hatch said hunting was not inconsistent with keeping the island wildlife "tame and gentle" to make them more "watchable."

Senate Majority Leader Pete Knudson, R-Brigham City, voted for the bill but raised concerns about creating a game preserve for trophy hunters. "In my heart of hearts," Knudson said of the additional permits, "I think it has some merit."

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It is generally agreed that Utah has a good elk management program.

A study by a 15-person Elk Management Plan Advisory Committee concluded it could be better. Last week, the Utah Wildlife Board agreed.

Sweeping changes will take place with respect to the elk hunting program here in Utah that will, ultimately, increase hunting opportunity, increase chances on special hunts and increase the number of trophy bulls within the state's boundaries.

"The committee worked hard to find ways to allow more people to hunt bull elk on limited entry units without negatively affecting the bull elk population we have," said Jim Karpowitz, big game coordinator for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. "The committee came up with some great recommendations, and the Division of Wildlife Resources supported those recommendations
The recommendations approved by the board are:

-- The hunter cap on spike bull units has been reduced from 19,000 to 11,000 permits, and the general season on spike units has been shortened from 13 to nine days.

"This will reduce the take of spike bulls and allow more of them to grow into mature animals. Also, by shortening the spike-bull hunt, there will be about 10 percent fewer elk killed. These elk will carryover and be old, more mature bulls for the following hunt," Karpowitz said. "Almost 13,000 hunters participated in the spike bull hunt in 2004."

-- Bull elk on limited entry units are managed under three age class objectives. The board accepted the committee's recommendations to change the age classes.

It voted to keep the 3- to 4-year age class, but changed the middle and highest categories.

Units managed under the middle category, which had been 5 to 6 years, will be managed for 4- to 5-year-old bulls, while units managed under the highest category, which had been 7 to 8 years, will be managed for 5- to 6-year-old bulls.

"Lowering these age categories will still allow hunters a chance for a very nice bull but because we'll be managing for a slightly younger animal, we can offer more permits," Karpowitz said. "There are plenty of bulls on these units, so offering more permits should not affect bull numbers or the quality of the animals much."

-- A late season rifle elk hunting opportunity will be available away from the rut. The late season hunt will run Nov. 12 to 18 in 2005. To accommodate the late season hunt, the general muzzleloader elk season will start and end three days earlier than it did this year. About 30 percent of the limited entry rifle permits for 2005 will be used for the late season hunt.

"Fewer elk should be taken (during the November hunt) because this hunt will be held outside of the rut," he said. "The benefit to hunters is the chance to hunt elk when virtually no one else is afield. The long-term benefit should be more elk and more limited entry permits for hunters in the future."

Karpowitz said the committee looked at the way Arizona, considered to be a model for elk-hunt programs, issued permits.

"There is no general season. Everything is limited entry," he responded. "Everything goes into a draw. The only hunt during the rut is the archery hunt. Everything else, about 90 percent of the tags, are for the late-season (November) hunt."

Utah's season currently falls during the rut in early October.

Despite some objections, the board also approved a Legislature- approved premium elk tag. Last session, the Legislature voted for a more expensive premium tag but did not make implementation mandatory.

Five percent of the limited entry tags will be sold as premium tags. The cost will be $508, as compared to $280 currently charged for a limited entry tag, and will allow the purchaser to hunt all three elk seasons -- archery, muzzleloader and general rifle.

Karpowitz also believes this will increase chances for drawing out for a regular limited entry permit because some of those who would typically apply will now shift to the premium draw.

"Changing the spike regulations and having a late-November hunt are both long-term fixes," he continued. "Lowering the age classifications in our elk-management plan will have immediate effect.

"Not changing the age classes could result in fewer hunting opportunities in the future, not more."

This past year there were 7,000 new applications submitted for limited-entry hunts. With some changes in the regulations to offer more hunting permits in the future, "someday, if we continue to get more applications, the chances of getting a limited entry elk permit will be astronomical. Currently, hunters have a one-in-30 chance of drawing a permit."

In other action, the board approved two deer hunting recommendations requested by the Southern and Southeastern citizen regional advisory councils.

The five-day general rifle buck deer hunt will continue in the Southeastern Region. In the Southern Region, the general rifle buck deer hunt has been reduced from nine to five days across the region. The 2005 general rifle buck deer hunt in the two regions will run Oct. 22 through 26.

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"Is it safe for my 16 year-old son to take creatine?" "What is the best protein supplement to build muscle?" "Should I use Ripped Fuel[R] to lose weight and boost my energy level?"

Competitive athletes commonly take sports supplements to enhance their health, performance and recovery. Yet questions arise: Is the supplement safe? Does it work? This article examines a few popular sports supplements and separates hype from truth to help you make wise choices.

Supplements to Build Muscle

Protein Powders If you are dazzled by photos of ripped body builders in muscle magazines, you may believe protein bars, powders and shakes are linked to magnificent muscle mass. This is a misconception. The key to building muscle is lifting weights, not consuming excessive protein. Certainly, athletes who want to build muscles need adequate protein. However, the required amount is easily consumed through customary foods, such as milk, eggs, meats, fish, beans, soy and nuts.

The safe and adequate amount of protein recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine, American Dietetic Association and the Dieticians of Canada is 0.5 to 0.6 gm of protein per pound for endurance athletes and 0.7 to 0.8 gm of protein per pound for strength athletes. Hence, a 200-pound body builder who needs 140 to 160 grams of protein per day can easily acquire that amount by consuming a quart of milk (40 gm protein), a 6-oz. can of tuna (40 gm protein) and an 8-oz. chicken breast (65 gm protein). Consuming additional protein from supplements is unnecessary, costly and displaces the carbs needed to provide fuel for strenuous workouts. Vegetarian athletes who fail to consume adequate beans, tofu or other plant proteins may benefit from protein supplements. For these individuals, taking a protein supplement is better than not consuming enough protein.

Creatine

Popular among strength athletes and individuals who perform repeated bursts of brief, explosive exercise (e.g., weight lifting, sprints, ice hockey), creatine is reputed to enhance recovery from one bout of exercise to the next. For example, some body builders report better results from their workouts when they use creatine. By being able to repeatedly lift heavy weights, they stimulate muscle growth, thus creating more strength and body mass. However, not all athletes respond to creatine in the same manner--some athletes have little or no response.

Athletes who consume creatine should know larger than recommended doses are unnecessary. If you are a parent who questions if creatine is safe for your high school athlete, you'll be relieved to know medical research suggests creatine is safe. To date, creatine, taken in the recommended doses, has not been linked to medical problems. However, due to poor quality control in the supplement industry, a wise motto with consuming creatine (as with any supplement) is, "Take at your own risk."

Nevertheless, I discourage the use of creatine by young athletes. I recommend training hard, wisely and an optimized sports diet (i.e., eating a substantial breakfast and lunch to fuel themselves for a strenuous afternoon workout) to reach performance goals.

Supplements for Endurance

Caffeine

Touted to enhance endurance and the ability to work harder with less effort, caffeine is popular among endurance athletes and individuals who want a pre-exercise energy boost. Like most ergogenic aids, caffeine's effects vary from person to person. If you rarely drink coffee, you may end up with the jitters and a bad case of "coffee stomach." As with any dietary experiment, consume caffeine during training so there will be no surprises on competition day.

Caffeine also has the reputation of being a diuretic and contributing to dehydration. According to Dr. Larry Armstrong of the University of Connecticut, caffeine's diuretic effect is insignificant--especially among regular coffee drinkers. If you prefer to abstain from pre-exercise caffeine, eating appropriately before working out is a reliable method of enhancing endurance and performance. Research suggests athletes who consumed 400 calories at breakfast, three hours prior to endurance exercise, exercised 27 minutes longer than those who did not have breakfast (136 minutes versus 109 minutes). If you will be exercising for more than 90 minutes, you can further enhance endurance by consuming carbs (i.e., sports drink, gel) during exercise.

Ephedra/Ma Huang

Ephedra (also called ma huang) is a stimulant banned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Ephedra is commonly contained in decongestants, cold medications, diet pills and Ripped Fuel[R]--a popular supplement used to lose weight and enhance energy.

For more information on the effects of ephedra, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Web site (www.cdc.gov) to see the number of medical problems and deaths associated with ephedra. In general, athletes and non-athletes should be wary of products containing ephedra and not consume more than 24 mg. of ephedrine a day.