Island should be a refuge

Antelope Island State Park is Utah's own Yellowstone. It should remain a refuge not only for animals but also for park visitors. It is a place where bison, mule deer, bighorn sheep and antelope roam freely on the island's rangelands and a destination for visitors who seek peace and solitude from the metropolis just minutes away.

Now, the wishes of a few have led to legislation that would open the island to hunting. Those same few people who want a hunt will keep hundreds, even thousands of park visitors from enjoying the serenity of the island.

Deena Loyola

Salt Lake City