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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.
Utah is home to a lot of unique wildlife species, many of which you may have seen while out hiking or camping. Here are five aquatic species that you may not know also live in Utah.
With parades and other events canceled due to COVID-19, look no further than fishing one of these great areas in Utah — both of which offer cooler temperatures and great fishing throughout July.
Several new laws to help prevent the spread of quagga mussels go into effect July 1, and out-of-state boaters need to be aware of the new requirements in order to launch a boat at any Utah waterbody.
You come around a corner and notice a large moose in the middle of the trail. What should you do? Here are a few things to know about moose in Utah and how to avoid conflicts with them.
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