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See bald eagles, Feb. 9

The Division of Wildlife Resources will hold its annual Utah Bald Eagle Day on Feb. 9. You'll have a chance not only to see bald eagles — an experience that can take your breath away — but to learn more about them too.

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One day, three fishing events

Anglers can catch a grand slam of fishing experiences in northern Utah, all is one day. On Jan. 26, biologists with the Division of Wildlife Resources will be at Bear Lake, Mantua Reservoir and Hyrum Reservoir to help you learn more about the joys of winter fishing.

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Cottontail hunting in the winter

Don't put your shotgun or .22 away yet. Four upland game hunts are still underway in Utah. And if you're just getting into hunting — or you're an experienced hunter who's ready for a hunt that's not too strenuous — cottontail rabbits might be the answer.

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Free ice fishing clinic at Strawberry

You can learn how to fish through the ice, eat a hotdog or two and maybe win a prize at a free ice fishing clinic on Jan. 26. The clinic will be held at Strawberry Reservoir from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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DWR's deer and cold weather concerns

Officials with the Division of Wildlife Resources are concerned about cold temperatures and how those temperatures might affect deer if the weather doesn't warm up soon.

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Bird feeding: A fun way to help wildlife

Finding food in the winter can be a tough prospect for Utah's wild birds. During the cold months of winter, birds need to eat regularly to maintain their body heat. And that's where you come in. Bird feeding can also bring a host of small, colorful, fascinating characters right into your backyard.

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Free archery event in Castle Dale

On Tuesday, January 22, the Division of Wildlife Resources in partnership with the Buckhorn Archery Club will sponsor a free archery shoot in the Emery County Recreation Center.

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Catch a burbot, win a prize

Two state wildlife agencies, five chambers of commerce and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) have teamed up to fight a finned invader in Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Their goal is to put some severe fishing pressure on burbot, an illegally introduced species that is negatively affecting other sport fish in the reservoir.

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Open house for Red Fleet fishery

If you like to fish at Red Fleet Reservoir, plan on attending an open house on Jan. 16. Biologists with the Division of Wildlife Resources are holding the open house to discuss the future of the reservoir's fishery.

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Good ice fishing, close to home

Putting your bait or lure at the depth the fish are — and then not moving it much — are the keys to catching fish through the ice. And using some simple devices that will help you know when you have a fish on the end of your line is a big help too.

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Catch fish by finding the right depth

Putting your bait or lure at the depth the fish are — and then not moving it much — are the keys to catching fish through the ice. And using some simple devices that will help you know when you have a fish on the end of your line is a big help too.

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