Wildlife and Sportsmen

While the archaeological wonders of Range Creek have received virtually all of the media consideration, the group most responsible for acquiring and preserving the land has been largely ignored. Sportsmen. . .primarily hunters and anglers. . .effectively lobbied Congress to put up money to acquire the Wilcox ranch and preserve it as a blue ribbon hunting ground. In the eyes of the law, the needs of wildlife come first.

Complete interviews:

Derris Jones, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

More information:

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources - Range Creek

Don Peay, Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife