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Hunters might see more young bucks

Utah's general archery buck deer hunt will begin in just a few days. As the start of the hunt nears, reports provided by Division of Wildlife Resources biologists share the common theme that deer herds are doing well on many units.

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Tips for a safe archery hunt

Utah's general archery buck deer and elk hunts kick off Aug. 18. If you're an archery hunter, you can stay safe during this year's archery hunts by following a few, simple rules.

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Great high-elevation summer fishing

You can beat the heat, have fun and enjoy breathtaking scenery by grabbing your fishing pole and heading to Utah's mountains. Some of the best summer fishing in Utah is found at high-elevation waters in the state, including lakes in the Uinta Mountains in northern Utah and Boulder Mountains down south.

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RACs to focus on waterfowl, bobcat

Rules for Utah's 2012 – 2013 waterfowl and bobcat seasons might be very similar to last year. You can review the Division's recommendations online and then let your Regional Advisory Council members know your thoughts by attending your upcoming RAC meeting or by sending them an email.

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Keep more trout at two E. Utah waters

Starting July 20, you can keep up to eight trout per day at Kens Lake south of Moab and the Middle Fork of Sheep Creek drainage in the Uinta Mountains.

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Native trout restoration project

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is gearing up for the Colorado River Cutthroat Trout Restoration Project for the Middle Fork of Sheep Creek in the Uinta Mountains. The ultimate goal is to reestablish viable populations of Colorado River cutthroat trout, the only trout native to the Uinta Mountains. The project is scheduled for September 2012.

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See ospreys on Aug. 4, 2012

Ospreys are unique birds. They build huge nests that look like chimneys. Watching them plummet out of the sky—to snatch fish that are swimming under the surface of the water—can take your breath away. You can see these large birds and learn more about them during a free field trip on Aug. 4 in Summit County.

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See mountain goats in unique terrain

You could see as many as 100 mountain goats on Aug. 4 at the free, annual Goat Watch on the Tushar Mountains east of Beaver.

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Fish Strawberry, win cash & prizes

If you catch a rainbow trout at Strawberry Reservoir, you might be in for more than just a big fight: The fish you catch might be worth $25,000.

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Get a free Upland Game Guidebook

It's hot in Utah right now. But if you visit your local sporting goods store or the DWR website, you'll find a sure sign that fall is on its way. The 2012–13 Upland Game & Turkey Guidebook is available.

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DWR and Hogle Zoo to hold bat event

The Division of Wildlife Resources and Hogle Zoo will hold a bat lecture on July 26 at Hogle Zoo's EdZoocation Station (located just west of the zoo's main entrance).

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