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In the spring of 2007 the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) expanded what was considered to be a "pilot" Walk-In Access (WIA) program to two additional regions. The Wildlife Board removed the stigma of being called a "pilot" program in June, thus making it a full-fledged WIA program currently available in three out the five geographic regions in Utah. The WIA program provides increased opportunity for sportsmen and incentives for landowners where UDWR will lease private property from landowners for public access.

The WIA Program compensates private landowners monetarily for public access to their property. Depending on the property and agreement with the UDWR, the public is able to hunt fish or trap on the property.

The UDWR is seeking landowners who own property in the Northern, Central and Northeastern Regions to enroll in the program. Sportsmen are able to receive maps and information about the program online.

Clint Brunson in the Northern region, Jo Proctor in the Central region and Derrick Ewell in the Northeastern region are the WIA program managers. Landowners interested in more information may contact these individuals through their respective regional offices.

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