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Construction underway on Loa Fish Hatchery; rebuild to be completed in 2027
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Construction on the new Loa Fish Hatchery is underway, and an event was held May 30 to allow local residents, legislators, county commissioners, angling organizations and other groups to learn more about the project and construction timelines.
3 new conservation projects funded by Utah Cutthroat Slam to benefit native trout in Utah
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Three new conservation projects geared toward helping Utah's native cutthroat trout were recently selected for this year, funded by the Utah Cutthroat Slam.
DWR, UDOT and other partners complete 7 structures to help wildlife and fish safely migrate across Utah in 2023
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In 2023, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah Department of Transportation, as well as other partners, installed seven different structures to reduce wildlife/vehicle collisions and help fish and wildlife migrate safely in various areas throughout Utah.
DWR, UDOT receive over 3K reports of wildlife killed by vehicles through Roadkill Reporter app after first year
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A year after launching the Utah Roadkill Reporter app, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah Department of Transportation have learned some important things about wildlife migration from the submitted data.
DWR stocks more than 10 million fish throughout Utah in 2023
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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, and in 2023, over 10 million fish were stocked into waterbodies across the state.
Utah Cutthroat Slam reaches record number of yearly completions, releases newest medallion
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The Utah Cutthroat Slam saw a record number of completions in 2023 and is releasing the newest medallion for anglers who complete the fishing challenge.
DWR successfully hatching, raising tiger muskies using unique new method
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DWR biologists decided to attempt a unique new method of producing tiger muskies in Utah. Two years of testing shows that it is working.
Where you can see bright red kokanee salmon in Utah this fall
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Autumn brings a lot of beautiful colors to Utah's landscape, and driving to see the leaves change color is a popular activity for many locals. However, trees aren't the only things that turn a brilliant shade of red in the fall in Utah — kokanee salmon do as well.
Tips for stream, river fishing in Utah this summer
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While there are a lot of great reservoirs and ponds where you can fish in Utah, the Beehive State also offers some excellent stream and river fishing. If you are planning any stream or river fishing this summer, here are a few things to know.
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.