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Published: Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 3:00 pm
You hear the warbling of a bird and turn to see an avocet near the shoreline. Several geese fly overhead and you smell the earthy marsh as you stroll through the wetlands in Farmington Bay. If you come to watch birds or get some exercise on the nature trail loop at the scenic George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Wildlife Education Center, please make sure to stay on the trails and remember that bicycles are not allowed.
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Published: Friday, June 14, 2019, 2:55 pm
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources K9 program has been revitalized with the introduction of two newly trained dogs — and they are ready for action.
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Published: Friday, June 7, 2019, 8:19 am
Spotting a lizard sunning itself on a rock adds a bit of excitement to any outdoor adventure. For some people, collecting amphibians or reptiles that they find in the wild is a popular activity. On Thursday, the Utah Wildlife Board approved a new rule that makes it easier to do just that.
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Published: Thursday, June 6, 2019, 12:33 pm
Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 8, making it a great time to get outdoors and introduce someone to a fun, relaxing hobby. But if you want to add a little extra excitement into your relaxation, try fishing in an area where you have better odds of catching a big fish. Here are three Utah waterbodies where you have a good chance of catching a big fish and where you can have success without owning a lot of expensive fishing gear or a boat.
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Published: Friday, May 31, 2019, 12:39 pm
Conservation officers with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources have wrapped up an investigation regarding dead deer found near the Three Mile Landfill west of Rockport Reservoir. Here are their findings.
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Published: Thursday, May 23, 2019, 5:53 pm
Twice in June, thousands of channel catfish — 14 to 15 inches long and weighing about a pound and a half each — will be stocked in community ponds in northern Utah. Here are some fishing tips that should put a channel catfish on the end of your line at the community ponds this summer.
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Published: Wednesday, May 22, 2019, 12:59 pm
During the recent legislative session, additional funding was allocated to keep quagga and zebra mussels from spreading from Lake Powell to other local waterbodies. Here are five changes this year to help prevent quagga mussels from spreading.
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Published: Friday, May 17, 2019, 12:35 pm
There are currently 18 wildlife species in Utah listed on the federal endangered species list, with 10 listed as endangered and eight listed as threatened. Of those, here are three success stories.
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Published: Monday, May 13, 2019, 3:25 pm
May is a great time to head out with your fishing pole because the ice has melted off most of the reservoirs, and the water is starting to warm up. If you are itching to get out on the water and want to catch a lot of fish, here are a few fun local spots that have large populations of fish managed for high catch rates.
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Published: Friday, May 10, 2019, 7:24 pm
If you own a large cabin cruiser or houseboat that has been in a slip at Lake Powell for more than a couple of weeks, you will need to do some advance planning and preparation before you can take your boat out for an afternoon on the lake, especially if it will be leaving from Page, Arizona or Big Water, Utah.
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