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Big tigers and wild browns

Fish Lake is one of southern Utah's premier fishing spots. But two smaller waters near Fish Lake offer something even this premier water can't offer—big tiger trout and a population of wild brown trout.

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Bison finally reach their new home

After four months in the comfy corrals at Antelope Island State Park, 40 bison finally were released onto the Book Cliffs on May 11, 2010.

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Bear safety tips

As Memorial Day weekend nears, here are some tips on how to stay safe in bear country, including what to do if you encounter a bear.

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Wildlife pros honored

Eighteen Division of Wildlife Resources employees were honored recently for their work to protect and conserve Utah's wildlife.

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Trout are biting in the Uinta Basin

In the past few weeks, the ice has melted off all of the lower elevation waters in the Uinta Basin—including Starvation, Steinaker, Big Sandwash, Brough, Red Fleet and Pelican Lake—and fishing has been good.

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Free shooting at Lee Kay

With the exception of the facility's shotgun range, all of the Lee Kay Center's public shooting ranges will be open for free from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on May 22, 2010.

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Taking cow elk during the rifle hunt

At their May 6 meeting in Salt Lake City, the Utah Wildlife Board approved antlerless hunting permit numbers as well as a few other changes.

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Get your boat on the water faster

The Division of Wildlife Resources has launched a new online Mussel-Aware Boater program. The program should reduce the time you and other boaters have to spend in line before officials allow you to launch your boat.

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Melting ice, hot fishing at Scofield

Scofield is one of Utah's best trout fishing waters, and it's less than two hours from the Wasatch Front. And Scofield's best fishing—which happens from late April until June, just after the ice has melted—is about to begin

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Rusty crawfish found in Colorado

News from Colorado is capturing the attention of biologists, anglers and water managers in Utah. A recent discovery in Colorado may mean that rusty crayfish are moving westward.

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Big brown trout on the Weber

DWR Biologists say that fishing is better than it's been in years on the Weber River. In addition to browns and whitefish, if you fish in the Henefer, Peterson or Mountain Green areas, you might catch a nice Bonneville cutthroat trout too.

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