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Dry and hot conditions caused the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to temporarily close 17 of its wildlife management areas (WMAs) in central and northern Utah to recreational shooting of firearms, due to wildfire concerns.
If you are interested in trying hunting for the first time this fall, you'll need to look into either taking a hunter education class or participating in the Trial Hunting Program.
Law enforcement officers and technicians for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah State Parks had a busy Pioneer Day weekend, working to prevent invasive quagga mussels from spreading throughout Utah.
Though most Utahns probably don’t correlate bats with summer, here’s why you shouldn’t be surprised if you find one in your home this time of year. Utahns may see more bats this time of year because the baby bats (also called pups) are learning to fly and leaving their roost for the first time. Here’s what you should know about bats in Utah and what to do if you encounter them.
After being confirmed in domestic rabbits in Sanpete County in June, Rabbit hemorrhagic disease has now been confirmed in wild rabbit populations in Utah, as well.
The general-season archery bull elk hunt and the buck mule deer archery hunt begin Saturday, Aug. 15 and run until Sept 11. If you will be archery hunting this fall, there are several ways you can prepare for the hunt and stay safe while out in the field.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is recommending a few changes to the 2020–21 cougar and bobcat hunting seasons, and is asking for the public's feedback.
Local wildlife education program, Wild Aware Utah, launched a new website Monday and held a wildlife education day at Utah's Hogle Zoo on Thursday, July 9, in an effort to help prevent human and wildlife conflicts.
If you didn't draw a buck deer or bull elk permit during the hunt drawing earlier this year — and you're still interested in hunting deer or elk this fall — your last chance to obtain a permit begins next week.
Law enforcement officers and technicians for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah State Parks had a busy Fourth of July weekend, working to prevent invasive quagga mussels from spreading throughout Utah.
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