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After several recent illegal introductions this year, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is again reminding Utahns that it's both harmful and illegal to dump unwanted pet fish into local ponds, to use live bait fish or to move sportfish you've caught from one waterbody to another.
Utah's growing population and related urban expansion have increased the number of wildlife encounters across the state in recent years. However, not every encounter or animal sighting needs to be reported to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
November is the perfect time for wildlife watchers and photographers to see mule deer since they are migrating during breeding season and also move to lower elevations in search of feed. And you'll have a great opportunity to see them during an upcoming event!
While Utahns will gain an extra hour of sleep on Nov. 3 when daylight saving time ends, the time change also means that many people will have evening commutes during lower-visibility hours in the months ahead, which can increase vehicle/wildlife collisions.
The Provo River Delta Restoration Project began in March 2020, and as of Saturday, Oct. 26, the newly restored delta area and its associated amenities are officially open to the public.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is proposing an updated mule deer management plan and is also recommending the implementation of some new hunt strategies for a research study, as well as a few other items.
You can learn about wild turkeys in Utah — and maybe even see some yourself — by visiting the Hardware Wildlife Education Center in November.
Many upland game and waterfowl hunts are already underway across Utah. The general-season pheasant and quail hunts open Saturday, Nov. 2. If you are planning to target either of these birds this fall, here is what you should know.
After four years in the making, the newly restored Provo River delta is opening to the public later this month, and the partnering agencies involved in the massive undertaking are hosting a free event to celebrate the opening of the renovated area.
Sportsman permits are among Utah's most prized hunting permits, and the time for Utah residents to apply for the 2025 permits is coming up soon.
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