In addition to celebrating the birth of our country, many Utahns will be looking to escape the heat and wet a fishing line over the July 4 weekend.
Rattlesnakes are one of a handful of wildlife species that often strike fear in the hearts of people. But they shouldn't. Knowing a little about the animal, and practicing a few simple things — like keeping your distance and not harassing a snake — can go a long way to keeping you safe.
In late January, two mature mule deer bucks were poached on the Fillmore-Oak Creek limited entry deer unit in south-central Utah. Whoever killed the deer hacked off their antlers and then tried to hide the animals under woodpiles.
Four Utahns had their hunting or fishing licenses suspended recently, each of which had all previously been convicted in district or justice court in connection with a variety of wildlife-related violations.
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