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Tips to avoid conflicts with mountain goats during high-elevation hikes

Here are some important safety tips to help keep you safe when recreating around mountain goats and other wildlife in high-elevation mountain ranges.

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See hummingbirds up close at upcoming banding event in northeastern Utah

Join the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Ashley National Forest, and Red Canyon Lodge at an upcoming event for the opportunity to get close-up with one of nature's most fascinating birds.

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Over 9K boats inspected for aquatic invasive species during Fourth of July weekend

Statewide, aquatic invasive species technicians with the DWR, Utah State Parks, Arizona Game and Fish Department and the National Park Service, as well as DNR officers, inspected 9,847 boats and performed 386 decontaminations from Friday to Monday.

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Upcoming events

List of upcoming events sponsored by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Scofield Reservoir Fishing Clinic	Historic Scofield Public School	Scofield	Saturday, July 11
First Shots .22 Rifle UHSC Clinic	Lee Kay Public Shooting Range	Salt Lake City	Saturday, July 11
Hummingbird Banding at Red Canyon Lodge — Dutch John	Red Canyon Lodge	Dutch John	Saturday, July 18
Alta Public Bat Night 2026	Alta — Wildcat Parking Area	Alta	Friday, July 31

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Tips to avoid conflicts with mountain goats during high-elevation hikes

See hummingbirds up close at upcoming banding event in northeastern Utah

Over 9K boats inspected for aquatic invasive species during Fourth of July weekend

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