Utah Wildlife News
Updates on Utah's wildlife from the DWR
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Tips to stay safe if you encounter a moose in Utah
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You are in the middle of a hike to your favorite waterfall. 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 if you happen to encounter one.
Loa Fish Hatchery funding, boating registration updates, and other wildlife-related laws passed during 2023 legislative session
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There were several bills related to wildlife management that were signed into law this legislative session — here are just a few to know about.
Brine shrimp officially named Utah's state crustacean
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The brine shrimp has officially joined the ranks of Utah state symbols after Gov. Spencer Cox signed H.B. 137 on March 17, 2023, formally designating the brine shrimp as the state crustacean.
DWR implements emergency deer feeding in parts of northern Utah, due to deep snow and poor deer condition
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DWR implements emergency deer feeding in parts of northern Utah, due to deep snow and poor deer condition
DWR stocks more than 8.2 million fish throughout Utah in 2022
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In an effort to enhance fishing and boost native fish populations, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources stocks a variety of fish species throughout Utah every year. In 2022, the DWR again proactively changed its fish stocking to help more fish survive during the ongoing drought.
DWR, UDOT release new app to allow public to report roadkill
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The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah Department of Transportation are working to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions by building wildlife crossing structures on roads across Utah. But because these collisions unfortunately still occur from time to time, the agencies are making it easier for people to provide information about dead animals on Utah roads through the release of a new app: the Utah Roadkill Reporter.
Tips to avoid deer/vehicle collisions after daylight saving time ends Nov. 6
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While Utahns will gain an extra hour of sleep on Nov. 6 when daylight saving time ends, the time change also means that many people will have evening commutes during lower-visibility hours in the months ahead, which can increase vehicle/wildlife collisions.
Utah Cutthroat Slam reaches 1,000 completions, announces new medallions
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The 1,000th completion of the Utah Cutthroat Slam took place on Sept. 12, marking a huge milestone for the fishing challenge that helps fund conservation efforts for native cutthroat trout in Utah.
Utah Wildlife Board approves increases in hunting, fishing license and permit fees due to rising costs; Utah Legislature to vote on them next
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The Utah Wildlife Board approved a fee increase for hunting and fishing licenses and permits — for both residents and non-residents — in an effort to keep up with increased rising costs of operation, and also approved a few additional items during the public meeting on Thursday, Aug. 25.
Tips to decrease impacts to fish when catch-and-release fishing during hot summer months
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With excessive heat warnings in effect across much of the state this week, many Utahns may be heading to nearby lakes or mountains to escape the heat. If your outdoor plans include fishing, here are some important tips to decrease stress to the fish and increase their chance of survival, if you plan to release them.