Last modified: Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Hunting & fishing guidebooks
The guidebooks contain the official rules, regulations and other information governing hunting and fishing in Utah.
DWR photo & video library
Do you need some wildlife photographs? We have assembled a collection of great high-resolution division photos that may be downloaded and used by the public.
Utah Sensitive Species List
Black Ghosts of the Forest: A Utah Black Bear Study
A study of black bears in the Diamond Fork and Hobble Creek areas of Utah County (78 pages, published 2008) — (PDF format, 1.6 MB)
Wildlife Review magazine
If you're interested in Utah's wildlife, you should be reading the DWR's online magazine, Wildlife Review.
Access to Wildlife Lands in Utah
A guide to visitor use on lands administered by the Utah Division of Wildlie Resources for fish and wildlife habitat (144 pages, soft cover — Buy the print version of this book.)
Wildlife News
Read the latest wildlife information and news releases from the Division of Wildlife Resources.
Discover Utah Wildlife — DWR radio
Learn the latest about fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing in Utah by listening to the "Discover Utah Wildlife" radio show.
Landscaping for Wildlife
A guide for designing and creating wildlife-friendly backyards in Utah — (PDF format, 2.2 MB)
Wildlife fact sheets — notebook series
Animals include American Black Bear, Canada Goose, Rocky Mountain Elk, Great Blue Heron, Kit Fox, Mule Deer, Bald Eagle, Black-Footed Ferret, Kokanee, Mountain Lion and more.
Utah Partners in Flight Avian Conservation Strategy, v 2.0
(Updated April 2003) This document examines the status of 231 Utah breeding birds and their habitats. A total of 24 species and their habitats are prioritized for conservation action based on recommendations to be implemented for each. This document will be periodically updated. — (PDF format, 8.0 MB)
Riparian restoration
A Handbook of Riparian Restoration and Revegetation for the Conservation of Land Birds in Utah With Emphasis on Habitat Types in Middle and Lower Elevations — (PDF format, 13 MB)
Fauna of Southeastern Utah and the Life Requisites Regarding their Ecosystems
An assessment of wildlife inhabitation by ecological association in southeastern Utah.
Bats of Utah
This report summarizes information concerning the bat fauna of Utah.
Natural Resources Map & Book Store
Maps and books for Utah recreational activities: hiking, biking, ski touring, off-road vehicle, snowmobile and fishing. Official outlet for U.S. Geological Survey maps and publications.
Activities Designed for All
A study on participation in wildlife-related activities by people with disabilities — (PDF format, 27 MB — very large file)
Economic Impacts of Wildlife Watching
2001 National and State Economic Impacts of Wildlife Watching: Addendum to the 2001 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation — (PDF format, 720 KB)
Birding in the United States
Birding in the United States: A Demographic and Economic Analysis. Addendum to the 2001 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation — (PDF format, 524 KB)
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