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A new wildlife management area, updates to WMA access requirements and 3 other wildlife-related laws passed during the 2026 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 be aware of.
Annual Hardware Wildlife Education Center exhibit provides important bear safety tips
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With the weather warming up across the state, black bears will soon begin leaving their dens. You can learn more about black bears — and how to stay safe while camping and hiking this summer — at an exhibit at the Hardware Wildlife Education Center during select weekends in April.
See great blue herons at upcoming DWR viewing event
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Great blue herons are large, unique birds, and if you’ve ever wanted to see them in the wild, you should have a good opportunity at an upcoming Utah Division of Wildlife Resources viewing event.
Over 1,400 big game animals assessed, GPS collared during 2025-26 winter captures
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Each year, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources captures big game animals to perform important health assessments and to place GPS collars on the animals to learn more about their migration patterns and survival rates. This winter, 1,433 big game animals were captured, providing important data about big game herds across the state.
Idaho and Utah fish and wildlife agencies to provide Bear Lake fishery updates at public meeting on April 8
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Fisheries staff from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will share updates on the Bear Lake fishery, as well as work plans for 2026, at an upcoming public meeting.
How to avoid conflicts with rattlesnakes in Utah this spring and summer
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As warmer weather draws rattlesnakes out of their winter dens, use these tips to stay safe and aware during potential encounters while recreating outdoors this spring and summer.
DWR creates proactive 30-year plan for fish production, stocking in Utah
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With continued population growth in Utah increasing demands on the water infrastructure the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is proactively planning for the future by reviewing fish production and stocking and making adjustments where needed.
Going on a hike or trail run with your pet this spring? Keep dogs on a leash so they don’t chase or disturb wildlife
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Going on a hike or trail run with your pet this spring? Keep dogs on a leash so they don’t chase or disturb wildlife
Want the chance to hunt big game in Utah in 2026? The application period opens March 19
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Want the chance to hunt big game in Utah in 2026? The application period opens March 19
Chronic wasting disease confirmed in deer for first time near Scofield, new areas of Uintah County
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Chronic wasting disease confirmed in deer for first time near Scofield, new areas of Uintah County