(Courtesy photo by Brett Denney) Hunters shot this cow elk and abandoned the carcass Dec. 28 on the Rambler trail in Park City's popular Round Valley recreation area. The shootings that killed this and another cow elk that day highlight Utah cities and counties' inability to restrict hunting. Regardless the legality of elk deaths, Park City officials say Round Valley is no place for hunting, considering its heavy use by skiers, cyclists and hikers.
Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.