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05/09: Share your fishing ideas with the DWR

If you'd like to see a fishing regulation change in Utah in 2009, now is the time to let biologists know about it.

05/08: More antlerless big game hunting permits

More permits will be available in Utah this year to hunt big game animals that don't have antlers.

05/02: More rainbow trout for Strawberry Reservoir

Strawberry Reservoir anglers—get ready. Fishing at one of the nation's best trout-fishing waters is about to get even better.

05/02: Loons visit Utah

Birds called loons are visiting Utah right now. In the spring they migrate from the south as they move north to breeding areas in Canada and the northern edge of the United States.

04/24: They're back!

Peregrine falcons are nesting again in downtown Salt Lake City. And this year, you won't have to wait until June to watch them on your computer screen.

04/24: Study seeks answers about sage-grouse, oil and gas

A donation from Questar Exploration and Production Company will allow DWR biologists to learn more about how oil and gas development affect sage-grouse.

04/23: DWR employees honored

Eighteen Division of Wildlife Resources employees were honored recently for their commitment and dedication to Utah's wildlife.

04/17: New tool helps fight quagga mussels

Utah has a new tool to help prevent quagga and zebra mussels from entering the state—Senate Bill 238.

04/17: Did you draw a big game hunting permit?

If you applied for a 2008 Utah big game hunting permit, your wait is almost over. By April 30, you'll know whether you drew a permit.

04/11: More big game hunting permits

More hunters will be hunting on some of Utah's best big game units this fall.

04/11: DWR proposes more antlerless hunting permits

You might have a better chance than you did last year at drawing a cow elk, cow moose or doe pronghorn hunting permit.

04/04: View strutting sage grouse on April 12

The sound that male sage-grouse make, as they "strut" on their breeding grounds, is one of the most unique things you'll ever hear in nature.

04/04: Proposed fishing changes at Joe's Valley Reservoir

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is considering making two changes at Joe's Valley Reservoir starting next year.

04/04: Dead birds float ashore at Great Salt Lake

Don't be surprised if you see of hundreds of dead birds along the southeastern shore of the Great Salt Lake during the next few weeks.

Archived news and information

JANUARY 2008 Learn 2007 big game drawing odds Teach kids how to fish Help needed to solve wildlife cases Young deer hunters: hunt all three seasons Must have a license to apply for a point More bear hunting permits Poached buck found on Henry Mountains Big game applications due by Jan. 31 Cougar country—ten tips to stay safe See bald eagles Feb. 2 and Feb. 9 Change for 2008 black bear permit applicants Bison should come to the Book Cliffs in 2008 Another buck deer poached on Henry Mountains See unique and fascinating wildlife in comfort Songbirds and river otters need your help FEBRUARY 2008 Don't feed the deer Starvation perch search results Spring fishing at Lake Powell DWR shuffles sheep 11 deer killed last October You can still apply for a bonus/preference point See thousands of snow geese Fishing clubs still need volunteers See hundreds of tundra swans Catch fish, shoot arrows Driving in deer country				MARCH 2008 DWR recommends more big game permits Learn how to catch walleyes at free seminar Price area poaching continues New map of Hardware Ranch Antler hunters stay on roads and trails Smoke in northern Utah White-tailed prairie dog survey about to begin Hey teens! Win a free fishing trip! Time running out to help wildlife See Rocky Mountain goats April 12
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