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If you are interested in trying hunting for the first time this fall or winter, you'll need to either take a hunter education class or participate in Utah's Trial Hunting Program.
Utah Department of Natural Resources officers, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources technicians and personnel from other partner agencies were hard at work inspecting and decontaminating watercraft during the busy Fourth of July weekend.
The Blue Ribbon Fisheries program recently allocated $450,000 toward nine projects aimed at enhancing Blue Ribbon waterbodies so they remain outstanding places to fish.
Join the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Ashley National Forest and Red Canyon Lodge at an upcoming event in Dutch John for hummingbirds, one of nature's most fascinating birds.
If you didn't draw a buck deer or bull elk permit during the hunt drawing earlier this year — and you're still interested in hunting deer or elk this fall — your last chance to obtain a big game permit begins in a few weeks.
If you are looking for a unique experience in Utah’s outdoors, consider applying for a permit for the chance to hunt greater sage-grouse, sandhill crane, sharp-tailed grouse or tundra swan this fall.
You can see ospreys in the air and on top of their huge nests at a free Utah Division of Wildlife Resources event happening on Saturday, July 12.
While you are hiking or camping this summer, particularly on Antelope Island, there are some important safety tips you should keep in mind if you encounter a bison.
The DWR recently unveiled some new amenities, including a viewing platform and a trail, at the Eccles Wildlife Education Center at Farmington Bay.
The Utah Wildlife Board approved a few new and updated rules, including the wildlife management area license requirement for certain counties and the new process for regulating hunting guides and outfitters — along with a few other proposals during a public meeting June 12.
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