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The weather is warming up, and if you are starting to make plans to take the boat out to the lake, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to remind you of a few requirements before you hit the water.
If you are interested in Utah's wildlife and how species are managed, several positions will soon be opening on all five Regional Advisory Councils that share public feedback with the Utah Wildlife Board. You can apply for one of the available RAC positions between now and May 31, 2025.
With the warmer weather, rattlesnakes will begin emerging from their winter dens, and you may encounter one while hiking or spending time outdoors. Here are some tips to help you stay safe and aware while recreating outside this spring and summer.
It's a beautiful spring day, so you decide to go for a nice walk around your neighborhood. You are strolling along the sidewalk when suddenly you hear loud chirping near your feet. You look over and see a baby bird lying on the ground near a tree trunk. What should you do? The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has a few tips.
Great blue herons are large, unique birds, and if you've ever wanted to see them in the wild, you should have a good opportunity at an upcoming Utah Division of Wildlife Resources viewing event.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is releasing its proposed big game hunting permit numbers for 2025 and is also proposing some changes to big game hunting rules in Utah. The DWR is asking for the public's feedback on these recommendations, as well as on a variety of other proposals.
A lot of bills were passed during the 2025 legislative session. There were several bills related to wildlife management that were signed into law — here are just a few to be aware of.
With the weather warming up across the state, black bears will soon begin leaving their dens. You can learn more about black bears — and how to stay safe while camping and hiking this summer — at an exhibit at the Hardware Wildlife Education Center during select weekends in April.
With warmer temperatures on the near horizon, many Utahns may start heading outside more frequently for outdoor recreation. However, if you are planning to take your dog on any hikes or camping trips this spring and summer, please make sure your pet doesn't chase or harass any wildlife.
Fisheries staff from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will share updates on the Bear Lake fishery, and work plans for 2025, at an upcoming public meeting.
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