Updates on Utah's wildlife from the DWR
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It's a beautiful spring day, so you decide to go for a nice walk around your neighborhood. You are strolling along the sidewalk when suddenly you hear loud chirping near your feet. You look over and see a baby bird lying on the ground near a tree trunk. What should you do? The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has a few tips.
Great blue herons are large, unique birds, and if you've ever wanted to see them in the wild, you should have a good opportunity at an upcoming Utah Division of Wildlife Resources viewing event.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is releasing its proposed big game hunting permit numbers for 2025 and is also proposing some changes to big game hunting rules in Utah. The DWR is asking for the public's feedback on these recommendations, as well as on a variety of other proposals.
A lot of bills were passed during the 2025 legislative session. There were several bills related to wildlife management that were signed into law — here are just a few to be aware of.
With the weather warming up across the state, black bears will soon begin leaving their dens. You can learn more about black bears — and how to stay safe while camping and hiking this summer — at an exhibit at the Hardware Wildlife Education Center during select weekends in April.
With warmer temperatures on the near horizon, many Utahns may start heading outside more frequently for outdoor recreation. However, if you are planning to take your dog on any hikes or camping trips this spring and summer, please make sure your pet doesn't chase or harass any wildlife.
Fisheries staff from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will share updates on the Bear Lake fishery, and work plans for 2025, at an upcoming public meeting.
This winter, a record 1,901 big game animals were captured, providing important data about big game herds across the state.
Fisheries biologists from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will share updates on the Flaming Gorge fishery, as well as work plans for 2025, at an upcoming public meeting.
If you have ever wanted to see mountain goats in the wild, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will be holding a free viewing event in March to help provide that opportunity.
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