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After being confirmed in southern Utah in June, rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHDV-2) has now been confirmed in wild rabbit populations in northeastern Utah too. Prior to the most recent discovery between Fort Duchesne and Lapoint in Uintah County, rabbit hemorrhagic disease in Utah had been found only in San Juan, Wayne, Sanpete and Iron counties.
Why not surprise your friends or family with a Utah fishing or hunting license for Christmas? They make thoughtful presents, and they're easy to buy.
The Utah Wildlife Board approved a few changes to the 2021 big game hunts, as well as some other wildlife proposals, during its virtual meeting on Dec. 3.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah Department of Transportation are working hard to create more wildlife crossings across various Utah roadways in an effort to decrease wildlife/vehicle collisions around the state.
Whether you've just started birdwatching or you are an advanced "birder," consider heading outdoors this month and in January to help gather important data about birds during the 121st Audubon Christmas Bird Count.
Starting Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, hunters are prohibited from killing any swan in Utah. The swan hunting season was closed in Utah 16 days early after the federal quota of 20 trumpeter swans was met on Nov. 27. This is the second consecutive year that the swan hunt had to be closed early.
If you like the idea of harvesting your own locally sourced turkey, instead of fighting the crowds to buy one at your neighborhood supermarket, you can start planning now for next year's Thanksgiving feast — apply for an opportunity to hunt turkeys in Utah next spring.
The DWR is recommending a few minor updates to the 2021 Black Bear Management Plan in order to comply with legislative changes passed this year, and wildlife managers are asking for the public's feedback.
Lost Creek Reservoir and Kolob Reservoir were selected as the newest Blue Ribbon Fisheries during the Blue Ribbon Fisheries Advisory Council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 19.
Utah's growing population and expanding developments 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.
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