Upcoming events
Here's a list of all upcoming events that require registration. For a complete list of past and future DWR events, see the Utah wildlife calendar.
September
Youth Pheasant Hunt — Uintah Basin
Myton, UT — Pleasant Valley Hunt Club | Sept. 23 |
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Join the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and partners for a free youth pheasant hunt at the Pleasant Valley Hunting Club! More...Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day by getting the kids outdoors for a youth pheasant hunt! This free hunt — offered by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and its partners — is a great opportunity for any young hunter. Please take note of the details below as they contain important information about hunt requirements, preparation and expectations. Requirements:
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Your feedback is appreciated! The supervising adult will be emailed a survey within the week after your hunt occurs; please check your emails the week following the hunt to provide your much-appreciated feedback. See you there! Event Contacts: Anthony Christianson at 435-828-0008 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Tonya Kieffer-Selby at 801-995-2972 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For questions or directions on the day of the hunt, contact Pleasant Valley at 435-646-3194. Date & timeSaturday, Sept. 23 AddressPleasant Valley Hunt Club |
Waterfowl Hunting Basics Seminar
Springville, UT — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Central Region Office | Sept. 27 |
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Step into the world of waterfowl hunting! Join us for a free seminar that will prepare you to hunt in the marsh. More...The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting a free Waterfowl Hunting Basics Seminar! You will learn about the equipment, techniques and safety considerations needed for stepping out into the marsh, and into the exciting world of waterfowl hunting. Seminar Topics:
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For questions about this event, please contact: Derek Murdock at 801-400-4909 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Michael Packer at 385-225-4322 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Date & timeWednesday, Sept. 27 AddressUtah Division of Wildlife Resources, Central Region Office |
Fall Turkey Hunting Seminar - Springville
Springville, UT — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Central Region Office | Sept. 28 |
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Join us for a free fall turkey-hunting seminar hosted by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the National Wild Turkey Federation! More...The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is partnering with the National Wild Turkey Federation to host a free seminar covering essential fall turkey hunting information. We’ll cover the fundamentals of fall turkey hunting, share tips to increase success stepping out into the field, and answer all of your questions! Seminar Topics:
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For questions about this event, please contact: Scott Root at 801-376-7076 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Michael Packer at 385-225-4322 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Date & timeThursday, Sept. 28 AddressUtah Division of Wildlife Resources, Central Region Office |
Kokanee Salmon Viewing Event — Fish Lake
Richfield, UT — Fish Lake | Sept. 30 |
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The leaves aren't the only thing changing color at Fish Lake — so are the Kokanee Salmon — and we're inviting you to come see! More...Join the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources for a close-up view of the vibrant colors and interesting behaviors of spawning kokanee salmon as they swim upstream. Come witness this natural wonder!
What to expect:
This free, family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Twin Creek picnic area at Fish Lake. See you there!
Event Contact: Johnny Neil at 435-868-8756 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Date & timeSaturday, Sept. 30 AddressFish Lake |
October
Sandhill Crane Viewing Day
Jensen, UT — Jensen Park | Oct. 7 |
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Join the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and partners for this year's annual Sandhill Crane Viewing Day! More...The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Dinosaur National Monument and several local, state and federal organizations and volunteers are working together to host this year’s annual Sandhill Crane Viewing Day. Come and scope out the local hot spots for seeing migratory sandhill cranes in the Uintah Basin! This event is free, and it is a great outing for the whole family. What to bring:
Schedule of Events: In order to maximize viewing opportunities in different parts of the basin, we are offering two different viewings at the beginning and end of the day. Please register for this event so we can accurately get a count to prepare for the number of vehicles that will be attending. You may choose to attend one or both times/locations for this event. Locations may produce varying numbers of birds.
Directions: 7–9 a.m. event: Jensen Park (8775 E. 6000 South, Jensen, UT).
5–7 p.m. event: Please meet at the commuter parking lot at the intersection of Highway 40 and State Route 88 (Ouray turn-off) between Vernal and Roosevelt.
For both viewing times, look for DWR event signs as you get close to direct you to the meeting area. Event Contacts: Anthony Christianson at 435-828-0008 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Tonya Kieffer-Selby at 801-995-2972 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Partners: Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service and Dinosaur National Monument (NPS). Date & timeSaturday, Oct. 7 AddressJensen Park |
Sandhill Crane Viewing Day
Jensen, UT — Jensen Park | Oct. 7 |
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Join the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and partners for this year's annual Sandhill Crane Viewing Day! More...The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Dinosaur National Monument and several local, state and federal organizations and volunteers are working together to host this year’s annual Sandhill Crane Viewing Day. Come and scope out the local hot spots for seeing migratory sandhill cranes in the Uintah Basin! This event is free, and it is a great outing for the whole family. What to bring:
Schedule of Events: In order to maximize viewing opportunities in different parts of the basin, we are offering two different viewings at the beginning and end of the day. Please register for this event so we can accurately get a count to prepare for the number of vehicles that will be attending. You may choose to attend one or both times/locations for this event. Locations may produce varying numbers of birds.
Directions: 7–9 a.m. event: Jensen Park (8775 E. 6000 South, Jensen, UT).
5–7 p.m. event: Please meet at the commuter parking lot at the intersection of Highway 40 and State Route 88 (Ouray turn-off) between Vernal and Roosevelt.
For both viewing times, look for DWR event signs as you get close to direct you to the meeting area. Event Contacts: Anthony Christianson at 435-828-0008 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Tonya Kieffer-Selby at 801-995-2972 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Partners: Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service and Dinosaur National Monument (NPS). Date & timeSaturday, Oct. 7 AddressJensen Park |
What To Do After the Shot — Big Game Hunting Seminar
Springville, UT — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources | Oct. 12 |
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New to hunting Utah's big game species? We'll walk you through what to do after you've pulled the trigger or released an arrow! More...The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting a free Big Game Hunting Seminar on Thursday, Oct. 12! In this seminar, you'll learn what to do in the field after you've taken the shot or released the arrow. Whether you're looking to hunt deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bison, bighorn sheep or Rocky Mountain goat, our hope is that you'll come with questions and walk away with an increased confidence in your own ability to bring an animal off the mountain, and into the kitchen for processing. Seminar Topics:
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For questions about this event, please contact: Michael Packer at 385-225-4322 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Date & timeThursday, Oct. 12 AddressUtah Division of Wildlife Resources |
World Migratory Bird Day Celebration!
Farmington, UT — George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Wildlife Education Center | Oct. 13 |
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Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with the Eccles Wildlife Education Center! More...Join us as we celebrate migratory birds! The Great Salt Lake sees 12 million birds annually! To celebrate the wetlands at Farmington Bay WMA and the migratory species we see, we'll be teaming with the GSL Audubon Society! W hat to expect:
If you have any questions please email Hayley Pace, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Date & timeFriday, Oct. 13 AddressGeorge S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Wildlife Education Center |
Owl-o-ween
Farmington, UT — George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Wildlife Education Center | Oct. 14 |
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Owl-o-ween will highlight Utah's spooky and mysterious wildlife! Join us for this family-friendly holiday event! More...Dress up in your spookiest costume and join the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources for Owl-o-ween at the Eccles Wildlife Education Center! This is a free, family-friendly event that you and your little ones won’t want to miss this fall season. What to expect:
A unique experience will also be happening the same day Oct. 14th. A partial solar eclipse will move across the area. The solar eclipse will start around 9:09 am and will reach maximum eclipse at around 10:28 am and will end at around 11:54 am. Join us for this spectacular event! Event Contact: Hayley Pace at 385-515-6447 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Date & timeSaturday, Oct. 14 AddressGeorge S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Wildlife Education Center |