Officers on patrol

DWR conservation officers work to protect Utah's wildlife.

The dispatches below are a fraction of our ongoing efforts to protect your wildlife. If you have information on illegal wildlife-related activities, please let us know. Our success depends on the help of ethical hunters, like yourself.

DWR conservation officers highlight the most common wildlife violations in Utah

Details: Published: Monday, September 18, 2023, 9:12 am

The deer you shot on public land ran onto private property and then died. You shot and killed what you thought was a spike elk, only to discover that it was actually a cow elk. You just finished filleting the six rainbow trout you caught before realizing the catch limit at the reservoir was four. Before you find yourself in any of these scenarios, learn what Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers want you to know.

173 wildlife illegally killed since Aug. 1; Here's how to help fight poaching in Utah

Details: Published: Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 12:44 pm

Several hunting seasons are in full swing, and Utah's general-season rifle deer hunt — arguably the state's most popular hunt — starts Oct. 21. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers are hard at work patrolling the state to protect wildlife and to make sure hunters are obeying the laws.

DWR conservation officers seeking information after buck deer illegally killed in Kane County

Details: Published: Monday, July 10, 2023, 8:45 am

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers are seeking the public's help after a buck deer was recently illegally shot and killed in southern Utah.

DWR seeking information about pregnant doe deer illegally killed in Washington County

Details: Published: Thursday, April 6, 2023, 8:00 am

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers are seeking information about a doe deer that was illegally killed in Washington County in February.

9 cases of illegally killed 'trophy' deer and elk currently being prosecuted

Details: Published: Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 9:50 am

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers have recently investigated several cases involving large, trophy-sized deer and elk that were killed illegally across the state.

DWR conservation officers seek information about deer, elk illegally killed in Beaver County

Details: Published: Thursday, January 19, 2023, 8:01 am

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers are seeking information after two big game animals were illegally killed in Beaver County during the 2022 hunting season.

Several citations issued during cow elk hunts for shooting misidentified animals, too many animals

Details: Published: Friday, January 13, 2023, 9:50 am

Hunting cow elk can be a thrilling experience that puts fresh, delicious meat in your freezer. But, if you shoot more than one cow elk or shoot a bull instead of a cow — or a moose instead of an elk — it can result in a poaching charge.

1,283 wildlife illegally killed in Utah in 2022

Details: Published: Thursday, January 5, 2023, 8:01 am

A total of 1,283 wild animals and fish were illegally harvested in Utah in 2022, slightly higher than the number poached in 2021.

DWR seeking information after 2 bull elk killed, left to waste in Sevier County

Details: Published: Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 9:25 am

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers are seeking information after two bull elk were recently killed and left to waste in Sevier County.

319 wildlife illegally killed since Aug. 1; Here's how to help fight poaching in Utah

Details: Published: Monday, September 26, 2022, 9:53 am

Several hunting seasons are in full swing, and Utah's general-season deer hunt — arguably the state's most popular hunt — starts Oct. 22. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers are hard at work patrolling the state to protect wildlife and to make sure hunters are obeying the laws.