Updates on Utah's wildlife from the DWR
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If you are planning to take your dog on any hikes this spring and summer, make sure your pet doesn't chase or harass any wildlife.
RaLynne Takeda, assistant Hunter Education coordinator for the DWR, says archery hunting doesn't involve firearms, but it does present two unique risks. "Every year," she says, "we receive reports of hunters falling from trees or jabbing themselves or other hunters while carrying arrows in their hands."
The Utah Wildlife Board approved a few changes to the 2020–21 cougar and bobcat hunting seasons, as well as a few other items during Thursday's virtual meeting.
Watch the Aug. 27, 2020 Utah Wildlife Board meeting live on YouTube. The meeting materials and agenda are available on our Public Meetings page.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is proposing a few changes to some of Utah's fishing regulations, along with a few other rule amendments, and is seeking the public's feedback.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will once again be treating several streams in the High Uintas in an effort to help restore native Colorado River cutthroat trout.
Whether it's a long-standing family tradition or you just want to harvest a new species like chukar or grouse, here are a few things that will help you have success hunting upland game this fall.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants the public to know about an ongoing program where anyone experiencing economic difficulties can sign up to receive wild game meat throughout Utah.
The Utah Cutthroat Slam recently hit a few milestones, including reaching its 600th completion and raising more than $50,000 for cutthroat trout conservation.
The daily limit for all trout species at Oowah Lake was increased, and the daily limit for all fish at Bullock Reservoir was removed, allowing anglers to catch and keep many more fish during maintenance work at both reservoirs.