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The Day of the Condor, June 18

If you arrive at the right spot at the right time in southern Utah, you have a chance to see some of the largest and rarest birds in the world soaring directly over your head.

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What should I do if I find a deer fawn?

It's not unusual to find a deer fawn or an elk calf in the woods—or even in town—this time of the year. If you find a deer fawn or an elk calf, the best thing to do is keep your distance and leave the animal right where you found it.

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Take poll, share your fishing ideas

If you like to fish in Utah, you have a golden opportunity right now to do two things: (1) share your thoughts about fishing regulation changes that aquatic biologists are considering for 2012 and (2) let the biologists know about fishing changes you'd like to see in Utah in 2012.

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Hot fishing on the Green River

You don't need to cancel your plans to fish one of the country's best trout waters this summer. The Green River in Utah is running higher than normal. But those who have learned how to fish during higher flows are enjoying good to excellent fishing.

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Fish for free on June 4 (updated)

June 4 is Free Fishing Day in Utah. You won't need a fishing license to fish in the state that day.

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Catch a fish, win big prizes

Utah is one of 19 states that are holding a "Wanna' Go Fishing for Millions?" contest this year, which is sponsored by Cabela's. If you're lucky enough to catch one of eight fish in Utah that have been tagged with a "grand prize" tag, you'll be eligible for some big prizes.

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Now's the time to catch largemouth

Right now is the best time of the year to catch big largemouth bass.

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Apply for antlerless big game permit

You won't have to juggle a printed guidebook and a website when you apply for a cow elk, doe deer or doe pronghorn hunting permit for this fall's hunts. Instead, starting May 24, everything you need to apply will be available in one spot—wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks.

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2 boats decontaminated at checkpoint

A surprise was waiting for boaters who entered Utah from Arizona on the morning of May 13. The DWR and the Utah Department of Transportation joined forces to inspect boats and personal watercraft for quagga mussels. DWR personnel inspected 20 boats and watercraft, and decontaminated two boats that had just left infested waters in Nevada.

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Best fishing spots for Memorial Day

A cold, wet spring means that fishing this Memorial Day weekend might be better than ever. Division of Wildlife Resources personnel in each of the DWR's five regions suggest which waters might be the best ones to fish over Memorial Day weekend.

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Great ice-off fishing at Strawberry

Big news: The ice at Strawberry Reservoir is leaving the shoreline in many places. And the inlets to the reservoir are opening up too. That means that some of the best shore fishing you'll find for trout is about to begin

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