Dutch John, Daggett County — Summer is a great time for road trips. And if said road trip ends in a unique wildlife-viewing experience? Even better! You can see ospreys in the air and on top of their huge nests at a free Utah Division of Wildlife Resources …
Vernal — Baby animals are often hard to resist, especially wild baby animals. Utahns often come across baby wildlife while recreating outdoors, but — as cute or helpless as these animals might seem — it is important not to pick them up or take them home. …
Salt Lake City — Due to extreme drought and wildfire danger, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is temporarily banning campfires and recreational target shooting with a firearm on its 146 wildlife management areas (WMAs) across the state. Wildlife …
Salt Lake City — Rattlesnakes strike fear in the hearts of some people, but they shouldn’t. Knowing a little about how these reptiles behave and doing a few simple things can go a long way in keeping you and the snakes safe. Five rattlesnake species live …
Salt Lake City — The Utah Wildlife Board approved a few changes to waterfowl hunting — in connection with a new wildlife-related law that was passed during the 2021 legislative session — as well as a few other items, during Thursday's virtual public …
Koi (Courtesy Getty Images) Salt Lake City — Thinking about releasing that pet goldfish or red-eared slider turtle into the wild? Don't do it! Utah Division of Wildlife Resources biologists and conservation officers are reminding Utahns of the damaging …
Salt Lake City — Law enforcement officers and technicians for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources across the state had a busy Memorial Day weekend, working to prevent invasive quagga mussels from spreading. Statewide, Aquatic Invasive Species …
Details Published: Wednesday, May 26 2021 09:45 Salt Lake City — In anticipation of low water levels due to drought conditions, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued emergency changes to Utah's fishing regulations Tuesday to allow anglers to …
Salt Lake City — If you'd like to catch a fish in Utah's beautiful outdoors but you don't have a fishing license, Free Fishing Day is the perfect opportunity to give it a try. Free Fishing Day will be held on Saturday, June 12, and allows …
Salt Lake City — Friday, May 21 is Endangered Species Day, making it a great opportunity to learn about some of Utah's endangered and threatened species and what the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and others are doing to help them. There are …
Salt Lake City — If putting locally sourced, nutritious meat on the table while enjoying Utah's beautiful outdoors sounds good to you, take note that the application period for Utah's 2021 antlerless hunts opens soon. Depending on the age, a cow …
Vernal — If you want to try your hand at some short-range target shooting that involves connection, tradition and competition, it's time to bring your female friends and join in on the annual ladies' Josie Shoot on June 12. History of the Josie …
Salt Lake City — Utah is black bear country, and the likelihood of conflicts with bears increases during a drought year when a bear's normal food supply is decreased, leading them to seek alternate food sources. Black bears live and roam throughout …
Salt Lake City — Gov. Spencer Cox has declared 2021 as the "Year of the Shorebird" at Great Salt Lake and in Utah, and the year of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network site at Great Salt Lake. The declaration celebrates the 30th …
Salt Lake City — Spring is here, which means wildlife migrations are in full swing. Bird-watching is a great opportunity to get outdoors and see a wide variety of wildlife — and enjoy the fun challenge of trying to identify them! World Migratory Bird Day …
Photo courtesy James Shook Salt Lake City — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources biologists feel confident that the footage showing an animal running on Antelope Island State Park is of a rare wolverine sighting. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources …
Salt Lake City — After the passage of a new wildlife-related law during the 2021 legislative session, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is recommending a few changes to waterfowl hunting, as well as a few other items, and is seeking the public's …
Salt Lake City — If you're more than ready to get out and enjoy some fishing this spring but just haven't had time to travel to distant reservoirs or mountain streams, your local community fishing pond is the solution to satisfying that fishing …
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Wildlife Board approved a decrease in the number of general-season permits for the 2021 deer hunt during Thursday’s virtual public meeting. Why lower permit numbers were recommended this year Utah Division of Wildlife Resources …
SALT LAKE CITY — It’s a beautiful spring day so you decide to go for a nice walk around your neighborhood. You are strolling along the sidewalk when suddenly you hear loud chirping near your feet. You look over and see a baby bird lying on the ground near …
