Utah Wildlife News
Updates on Utah's wildlife from the DWR
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Utah Wildlife Board approves introduction of white sturgeon in 2 Utah waterbodies, updates to WMA access rules and other items
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The Utah Wildlife Board approved some updates to wildlife and waterfowl management area rules to align with recent legislative changes. The board also approved an experimental introduction of white sturgeon into two Utah waterbodies, as well as a few other rule changes during Thursday’s public meeting.
Utah Wildlife Board meeting: June 11, 2026
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Watch the Utah Wildlife Board meeting live, beginning Thursday, June 11, at 9 a.m. The agenda and meeting materials are available on the public meetings page.
See 3 native fish species at new DWR event
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The San Rafael Swell is known for its rugged beauty and untamed desert environment. It is also home to some of Utah’s unique native fish species, and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will be hosting a new event to allow the public to see them up close.
Visiting Antelope Island this summer? How to avoid conflicts with bison
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While you are hiking or camping this year, particularly on Antelope Island, there are some important safety tips you should keep in mind if you encounter a bison.
Utah's Species Protection Account allocates $5.1 million to fund 33 projects in 2026 that help wildlife recover
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A total of $5.1 million was allocated to dozens of wildlife-related projects at the annual Utah Species Protection Account funding meeting, hosted by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources on April 16, 2026.
Tips to keep deer out of your garden, yard during a drought year
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Whether you want to keep the deer from eating all your garden vegetables and flowers or you're interested in ways to help wildlife during hot, dry conditions, here are a few things you should know.
Want the chance to harvest local elk or deer meat? The application period for Utah’s 2026 antlerless hunts opens June 9
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If putting locally sourced, nutritious meat on the table while enjoying Utah's beautiful outdoors sounds good to you, take note that the application period for Utah's 2026 antlerless hunts opens soon!
How to avoid conflicts with moose in Utah this summer
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Many of the best places to hike and mountain bike in Utah are also home to the state's moose population. Unfortunately, there are typically a few reports of injuries to dogs and people each year, due to encounters with moose.
Over 8K boats inspected for aquatic invasive species during Memorial Day weekend
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Memorial Day weekend often kicks off the summer boating season, and over the weekend, Utah Department of Natural Resources officers, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources technicians and other agency staff were hard at work inspecting and decontaminating watercraft.
2 upcoming DWR target shooting events in the Uintah Basin to help increase your skills
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If you want to try your hand at some short-range target shooting, there are two upcoming events hosted by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources that you don't want to miss.