Upcoming events

Join us for an up-close experience with Utah’s DNR Law Enforcement K-9 Unit. Meet Officer Matt Burgess and his partner Cruz, alongside Officer Justin Brimhall and his partner Cooper, for an exclusive look into the specialized world of wildlife detection dogs.

You’ll discover how wildlife K-9s are trained and how their work differs from that of traditional police K-9s. The officers will share fascinating real-life cases where K-9s played a critical role in wildlife investigations, highlighting the unique skills these dogs bring to conservation and law enforcement. The seminar will conclude with a live demonstration that showcases these highly trained dogs in action.

The event is free, but we ask attendees to bring a nonperishable canned food item to donate to the Bountiful Food Pantry to help support our local community.

What to Expect:

• Learn how wildlife K-9s are trained and what sets them apart from traditional police dogs
• Hear real-life stories of cases where K-9s helped solve wildlife crimes
• Watch a live, hands-on field demonstration
• Gain a deeper appreciation for the vital role K-9s play in wildlife conservation and law enforcement

Looking for a relaxed way to connect with other nature lovers? Join us for a birding social hour — a casual meet-up for adults who enjoy good conversation, fresh air, and a shared appreciation for wildlife.

An experienced birder will guide the group on a walk around our wetlands trail — typically about 1.5 miles. Whether you’re new to birding or already have a life list, this is a great way to unwind, learn something new, and meet other people who enjoy the outdoors. 

This event is free to attend, but we ask guests to bring a non-perishable canned food item to donate. We’ve partnered with the Bountiful Food Pantry to support those facing food insecurity in our community.

🔭 Binoculars provided

🍃 Bring a friend — or come solo and meet someone new

👥 Ages 18+

📍 Meet at the Conservation Hall

In partnership with the Wasatch Audubon Society, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting a series of workshops to help young people ages 6 to 12, learn about birds and birding in Utah.

On Saturday, March 28, representatives from the Wasatch Audubon Society will lead a Birds 101 workshop focused on owl species in Utah. Attendees can expect to:

• Learn about the variety of owls that live in Utah
• Dissect owl pellets
• Discover how to go birding for owls

The workshop will be held in the L.S. Skaggs Discovery Classroom at the Eccles Wildlife Education Center and last approximately 90 minutes. A parent or guardian must accompany attendees.

Registration is required for this event. There is no cost to attend, but we ask participants to bring nonperishable canned food items to donate to the Bountiful Food Pantry. This special opportunity allows you to give back to the community while learning about birds, and it supports local individuals and families in need.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting a free clinic covering essential turkey hunting skills and techniques for hunting turkeys this spring in Utah.

DWR biologist, Aaron Sisson, will cover the fundamentals of turkey hunting, share tips to help improve hunter success, increase your confidence stepping out into the field and answer your turkey hunting questions!

What to expect:

• Turkey habitat and biology
• Hunting equipment
• Rules and regulations
• Turkey calls
• Decoys and hunting strategy
• Shotguns - patterning, shot placement, etc.

Aaron is an incredible turkey hunter. He has a passion and excitement for wildlife and hunting that's infectious. His knowledge makes this clinic one you won't want to miss!

We hope to see you there!

Event Contact:

Nicole Passeri | 385-277-2966 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Michael Packer | 385-225-4322 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Get ready to explore the exciting world of wildlife migration! Join us for a deep dive into animal movement with Makeda Hanson, coordinator of the Utah Wildlife Migration Initiative. Since 2017, this initiative has tracked, mapped and protected the vital migration routes animals use to travel across land and water. We’ll discuss GPS collars, animal "highways" and the innovations that help keep Utah’s wildlife on the move.

In this session, Makeda will provide an overview of the initiative's goals and its significant impact on wildlife conservation efforts in our state. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of wildlife migration and the vital role we play in conserving our natural habitats!

The seminar is free, but we ask attendees to bring a nonperishable canned food item to donate to the Bountiful Food Pantry to help support our local community.

What to Expect:

• A comprehensive overview of Utah’s Wildlife Migration Initiative and its objectives.
• Insights into the methodologies used to identify and safeguard essential wildlife movement corridors.
• A demonstration of cutting-edge technology — such as GPS collaring — utilized for wildlife tracking.
• Engaging real-world examples that illustrate how this valuable data is applied to support conservation efforts in Utah.

Join us for a full day of shooting sports events and clinics to help you improve your skills on the range and in the field! Learn how to get your .22 rifle on target, improve grips and stance with your handgun, see dogs and their trainers in action, try out archery equipment and more!

What to expect

• All ages are welcome at the open house! Youth ages 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• .22 Caliber rifles and ammunition will be available for the .22 marksmanship and spinner activities. For the shotgun ranges, only 7 ½-, 8- or 9-shot sizes are authorized.
• Eye and ear protection are required for any events on the shooting range. You may purchase some at the event if you would like, but there will not be any available for free use.
• Dress comfortably. We have an outdoor range, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
• All participants in any shooting event must fill out an event waiver when signing up.
• The event includes ADA-accessible activities.

Schedule of events, demonstrations and clinics

Join us for hands-on activities and demonstrations throughout the day. All shooting range activities are first come, first served. Please be aware there may be wait times for some events.

• 9 a.m.–noon: .22 rifle marksmanship and spinner course on the Hunter Ed Range
• 9 a.m.–noon: Muzzleloader demonstrations on the Specialty Range
• All day: Dog training demonstrations at the Lee Kay Demo Pond
• All day: Mini-archery challenge
• All day: Trap and skeet informational clinics
• And more!

Exhibitors and event sponsors

Exhibitors and event sponsors will be on hand all day to answer your questions, share tips and demonstrate equipment!

• Wasatch Hunt Retriever Club
• Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
• Mountain Men of the Wasatch
• Wild Arrow Archery

Event contact: Daniel Gutierrez | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Ever wondered how your choice of ammo ripples through the ecosystem? Join us for a live shooting demonstration — focused on lead-free hunting ammunition — where we bridge the gap between high-performance ballistics and wildlife conservation. 

The North American Lead-Free Partnership, along with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, will share insights and demonstrate the performance of lead-free and other modern hunting ammunition. We will be on hand to answer questions about terminal performance, the science behind reducing unintended lead ingestion by scavenging wildlife and opportunities for Utah hunters.

Whether you’re a hunter, outdoor enthusiast or simply interested in wildlife conservation, this demonstration is a great opportunity to learn more about how hunting ammunition choices can help protect wildlife and support healthy ecosystems.

Things to remember:

• Participants are encouraged to bring their own eye and ear protection.
• This event will be held outdoors at a public shooting range with no facilities

Contact

Danielle Finlayson| 801-231-1911 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..