Utah Wildlife News
Updates on Utah's wildlife from the DWR
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It's baby animal season: Don't touch or take home baby deer or elk you find
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If you see a deer fawn or an elk calf during late May or June, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources requests that you not touch, try to feed or take the baby animal home — doing so can have fatal consequences for the animal and could also result in injury to you.
Endangered Species Day: Recent conservation successes for native woundfin
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Friday, May 15 is Endangered Species Day, making it a great opportunity to learn about and celebrate the recent recovery efforts of the endangered native woundfin.
DWR Walk-in Access Program provided public access to 49,597 acres of private land for hunting and fishing in 2025
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The Walk-in Access Program was launched in Utah in 2005, and in 2025, it offered public access to 49,597 acres of private land for hunting and fishing.
DWR issues emergency changes to increase daily fishing limits at 2 waterbodies due to low water levels
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Due to current low water levels, poor snowpack and anticipated drought impacts, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued emergency changes to increase the daily fishing limits at Crouse Reservoir and Nine Mile Reservoir, effective immediately.
What to know about fishing during a drought year
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With this year's record low snowpack, low water levels are top of mind for many Utahns. Drought impacts many things, including fish and wildlife species. If you are planning some fishing trips this year, here are a few things to consider before you head out.
Where to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and other places to bird-watch this spring
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World Migratory Bird Day is Saturday, May 9 and celebrates the migration of over 300 species of migratory birds between nesting habitats in North America and nonbreeding grounds in Latin America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Whether you are a bird-watching enthusiast or just like being outside in nature, here are some events to check out and several other great places to see migrating birds in Utah this spring.
Hiking or trail running in Utah this summer? How to prevent conflicts with mountain lions and stay safe
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Mountain lion (aka cougar) attacks are quite rare in the U.S., but if you do happen to encounter one, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep yourself and your pets safe.
Utah Wildlife Board approves 2026 big game hunting permits
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The Utah Wildlife Board approved the big game hunting permit numbers for 2026, as well as a variety of other items, during a public meeting on Thursday, April 30.
DWR recognizes landowners with new award for helping deer in Utah
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DWR recognizes landowners with new award for helping deer in Utah
Utah Wildlife Board meeting: April 30, 2026
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Watch the Utah Wildlife Board meeting live, beginning Thursday, April 30, at 9 a.m. The agenda and meeting materials are available on the public meetings page.