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Helping Utah's migratory birds in your own backyard
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In urban areas, our backyards, parks and even small green spaces are critical stopover habitats where birds can find food, water and shelter. Here are some easy ways to protect and help birds in your own backyard and beyond.
Learn to fish: tying the knot
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Despite their importance, knots are often neglected by anglers. Learning to tie strong, reliable knots can help you land more fish.
Chronic wasting disease FAQs
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Many people are concerned about CWD impacts on Utah's wildlife, if and how it can be transmitted to humans, and want to know more about what the DWR is doing to control CWD.
Wildlife-friendly fences
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As our cities and suburbs expand into previously undeveloped areas, our structures, roads and other barriers — including fences — can act as an unintentional but often fatal restriction for many wildlife species.
How to catch panfish
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Summertime in Utah means warming waters and active panfish! Panfish are fun fishing for anglers of all ages and abilities.
How to clean and prepare catfish
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Catfish are fun to catch and make for a delicious meal. But they need a few extra steps — and a couple of inexpensive specialized tools — to get them from the lake to your plate. Here's a step-by-step guide to getting the most out of your catch.
Utah Hunt Planner FAQ
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We get a lot of questions from hunters asking for tips on which permits and units to apply for and how to find out more about their specific hunt units before they go into the field. Fortunately, the Utah Hunt Planner is a comprehensive tool that can help you prepare for hunts ranging from turkey, to waterfowl, to big game species all over the state.
Learn to fish: casting line and catching fish
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Understanding a few basic techniques will help you be successful casting a line, figuring out if you have a fish on the hook, reeling it in and what to do once you've got a fish in your net.
Cutthroat trout Q&A: Answering your questions about cutthroat trout restoration in Utah
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It's a complicated balance of fisheries science, public input and habitat conservation that we consider in order to provide both great angler opportunities and quality fisheries for generations to come. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about why we manage cutthroat trout in Utah and how we do it.
Learn to fish: lure and bait selection
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Why are there so many different types of flies, lures and bait? To help narrow down some choices that will help beginner anglers get started, we'll cover a few of the basics that usually work well for catching common Utah fish species.