[sandude]

Has local volunteer activity in this case suddenly come to a standstill?

It is hunting season in Utah. I think the bow hunt is on now and the gun hunt comes very soon. The Smarts have asked hunters to be on the lookout. It is also not a good time for civilians to be traipsing in the woods.

[freedox]

Thanks, sandude.....your explanation makes sense. However, in light of the incredible outpouring of community effort in this case, it seems to me that some statement to that effect would have been made by the family. As it stands, the ceasing of the searches appears abrupt and without explanation. Do you know if there are any plans to resume the searches after hunting season is over?

[Devil_Anse]

Good point about maybe the Smarts don't want to be encouraging people to be out near where hunters are shooting.

Now I'm confused again, though. I was starting to think that the sudden lack of searches meant something significant. The hunter thing is a plausible explanation.