- Details
-
Published: Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 8:01 am
If you are interested in trying hunting for the first time this fall or winter, you'll need to either take a hunter education class or participate in Utah's Trial Hunting Program. If you want to learn more about how to get into trapping, there is a required course to take for that, as well. If you've never taken hunter education or a furharvester course, rest assured that it isn't too late; but don't put it off because classes fill up quickly this time of year!
- Details
-
Published: Tuesday, July 2, 2024, 8:01 am
For the third consecutive year, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will be coordinating with the Ashley National Forest to conduct follow-up treatments to two drainages in the High Uintas to help restore native Colorado River cutthroat trout.
- Details
-
Published: Monday, July 1, 2024, 9:51 am
Utahns may see more bats this time of year because the baby bats (called pups) are learning to fly and leaving their roosts for the first time. Here's what you should know about bats in Utah and what to do if you encounter them.
- Details
-
Published: Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 10:27 am
If you are looking for a unique experience in Utah's outdoors, consider applying for a permit for the chance to hunt greater sage-grouse, sandhill crane, tundra swan or sharp-tailed grouse this fall. The 2024 application period for these four Utah bird hunts opens on Wednesday, July 3.
- Details
-
Published: Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 8:01 am
You can see ospreys in the air and on top of their huge nests at a free Utah Division of Wildlife Resources event happening on Saturday, July 6.
- Details
-
Published: Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 9:47 am
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 in a few weeks.
- Details
-
Published: Friday, June 14, 2024, 9:40 am
The Utah Wildlife Board approved a few updates to the Conservation Permit Program and the Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit Program during Thursday's public meeting.
- Details
-
Published: Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 5:00 pm
Watch the Utah Wildlife Board meeting live, beginning Thursday, June 13, at 9 a.m. The agenda and meeting materials are available on the public meetings page.
- Details
-
Published: Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 10:16 am
Blue Ribbon Fisheries are waterbodies that provide some of Utah's most exceptional, high-quality fishing experiences. The program that designates and helps fund these fisheries recently allocated over $440,000 toward 11 projects aimed at enhancing these waterbodies so they retain their elite status.
- Details
-
Published: Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 8:01 am
With summer in full swing, many Utahns are heading outdoors for recreation. While you are hiking or camping this year, particularly on Antelope Island, there are some important safety tips you should keep in mind if you encounter a bison.