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If you are interested in hunting turkeys or bobcats this fall, be aware that the permits will only be sold online during their respective opening sales days this year, due to COVID-19 concerns. Specifically, the first two weeks of fall turkey permit sales — and all of the bobcat permit sales — will be online only.
The Utah Wildlife Board approved a few changes to the 2020–21 cougar and bobcat hunting seasons, as well as a few other items during Thursday's virtual meeting.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is proposing a few changes to some of Utah's fishing regulations, along with a few other rule amendments, and is seeking the public's feedback.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will once again be treating several streams in the High Uintas in an effort to help restore native Colorado River cutthroat trout.
Whether it's a long-standing family tradition or you just want to harvest a new species like chukar or grouse, here are a few things that will help you have success hunting upland game this fall.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants the public to know about an ongoing program where anyone experiencing economic difficulties can sign up to receive wild game meat throughout Utah.
The Utah Cutthroat Slam recently hit a few milestones, including reaching its 600th completion and raising more than $50,000 for cutthroat trout conservation.
The daily limit for all trout species at Oowah Lake was increased, and the daily limit for all fish at Bullock Reservoir was removed, allowing anglers to catch and keep many more fish during maintenance work at both reservoirs.
The daily limit for all trout species at Nine Mile Reservoir was removed Aug. 10, allowing anglers to catch and keep as many of the fish as they want during maintenance work at the reservoir.
Whether you are a first-time hunter or a seasoned veteran, it's always a good idea to get a refresher on things that can help you be successful during your hunt.
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