Salt Lake City — After American white pelicans completely abandoned their nesting colony on Gunnison Island last year, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources was encouraged to see the birds nesting on Hat Island this year — the first time they have nested …
Salt Lake City — The Utah Wildlife Board approved the big game hunting permit numbers for 2024 and also approved some changes to shed antler gathering in Utah during a public meeting on Thursday. What impacts deer populations in Utah There are a few …
Details Published: Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 5:00 pm Watch a livestream of the meeting The agenda and meeting materials are available on the public meetings page. Having problems with the video stream? If you are not able to get the live video to work, you …
Salt Lake City — Spring is here, which means wildlife migrations are in full swing in Utah. Bird-watching is a great opportunity to get outdoors and see a wide variety of birds during their annual migrations — and enjoy the fun challenge of trying to …
Details Published: Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 9:20 am Salt Lake City — A total of $5.5 million was allocated to dozens of wildlife-related projects at the recent annual Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Endangered Species Mitigation Fund meeting on April …
Salt Lake City — Construction on a new shotgun building at the Cache Valley Public Shooting Range was recently completed, and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is holding an open house on May 11 for the public to come see the new facility. The Cache …
Buy a turkey permit SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's spring general-season turkey hunts are about to get underway, and if you like the idea of getting outdoors and harvesting your own delicious bird, it's not too late to buy a permit and research an area to …
Hyrum — With the weather warming up across the state, black bears will soon begin leaving their dens. You can learn more about black bears — and how to stay safe while camping and hiking this summer — at the Hardware Wildlife Education Center during …
Salt Lake City — Each year, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources captures big game animals to perform important health assessments and to place GPS collars on the animals to learn more about their migration patterns and survival rates. This winter, a …
Salt Lake City — Utah is home to many wildlife species and spectacular landscapes. Monday, April 22 is Earth Day, making it a great time to reflect on the ways we can help restore and preserve nature, including fish and wildlife and their habitats. Here …
Salt Lake City — Dozens of projects benefiting wildlife — including wildlife research, conservation and habitat restoration projects — have been funded after a record $4.8 million was committed to the projects by participating conservation groups during …
Cedar City — Spring is a great time to visit southern Utah, especially with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources hosting its first-ever desert tortoise viewing event! The Mojave desert tortoise is found in southwestern Utah, southern Nevada, …
Salt Lake City — Nine beavers were found dead over the last few weeks in Summit, Wasatch and Utah counties. Three were tested and found to be positive for a disease called tularemia, which can also affect humans. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is …
Salt Lake City — Great blue herons are large, unique birds, and if you've ever wanted to see them in the wild, you should have a good opportunity at an upcoming Utah Division of Wildlife Resources viewing event. Great blue herons are the most …
Salt Lake City — The weather is warming up, and if you are starting to make plans to take the boat out to the lake, make sure you know of a few requirements before you hit the water. Anyone who launches a boat or any other watercraft in Utah — whether they …
Salt Lake City — With the warmer weather, rattlesnakes will begin emerging from their winter dens, and you may encounter one while hiking or spending time outdoors. Here are some tips to help you stay safe and aware while recreating outside this spring and …
Details Published: Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 10:20 am Bear Lake — Fisheries staff from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will share updates on the Bear Lake fishery, as well as work plans for 2024, at an …
Salt Lake City — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is releasing its proposed big game hunting permit numbers for 2024 and is also proposing some changes to shed antler gathering in Utah. The DWR is asking for the public's feedback on these …
Salt Lake City — A lot of bills were passed during the 2024 legislative session, and March 21 was the deadline for Gov. Spencer Cox to sign or veto them. There were several bills related to wildlife management that were signed into law this legislative …
