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New rules proposed to protect bobcats

Division biologists will present their recommendations for bobcat and beaver trapping at the July and August RAC and Board meetings.

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Antlerless results available faster

If you're one of the more than 27,000 hunters who applied for an antlerless big game hunting permit for this fall, watch your e-mail closely on July 14, 2010.

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Extra deer permits for young hunters

If you'll be 18 years of age or younger on Aug. 21, 2010 you can still get a permit to hunt buck deer in Utah this fall. Starting at 7 a.m. on July 8, 2010 a total of 1,500 general statewide archery buck deer permits will go on sale.

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What to do if you find a baby bird

It's not unusual to find baby birds in your backyard this time of the year. So what should you do if you find a baby bird on the ground?

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What to do if you 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. Here are some tips about what you should do if you find a deer fawn or an elk calf.

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Walleye threaten Red Fleet

If you want to catch big walleye at Red Fleet Reservoir, you'd better catch them soon — the walleye fishery isn't going to last all that long. As the walleye population increases, these aggressive predators will consume greater numbers of rainbows and bluegill until the fishery collapses.

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Upland Game Guidebook is available

Utah’s newest Upland Game Guidebook is now available. The guidebook provides information about upland game hunting in Utah for the 2010–2011 season.

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Deer permits sell out

Permits to hunt buck deer in Utah this fall sold out on June 23, 2010. There are, however, still 19,000 bull elk permits available.

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Major deer and elk hunting changes

Take note if you enjoy hunting deer or elk in Utah. Ideas are being considered that could dramatically change when the hunts are held in 2011. You can learn about the possible changes—and let the Division of Wildlife Resources know what you think about its ideas—online.

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Grouse and sandhill crane hunts

Starting June 24, 2010, the Division of Wildlife Resources will accept applications for this fall's sage-grouse, sharp-tailed grouse and sandhill crane hunts.

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Good fishing at Flaming Gorge

Freezing temperatures and rising winds couldn't keep Matt Breen and Calvin Black from breaking out in a big grin. Not after they pulled a 29 pound lake trout out of the water during an annual survey last May.

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