Utah Wildlife News
Updates on Utah's wildlife from the DWR
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DWR completes new facility at Mantua Fish Hatchery to increase, improve egg production
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The Mantua Fish Hatchery recently completed construction on a new facility that will improve efficiency and increase production of the trout egg supply for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources fish hatcheries that stock fish across Utah.
Utah Wildlife Board approves updated deer management plan, new hunt strategies research and other items
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Utah Wildlife Board approves updated deer management plan, new hunt strategies research and other items
DWR stocks more than 12.8 million fish throughout Utah in 2024
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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 2024, over 12.8 million fish were stocked into waterbodies across the state.
Utah Cutthroat Slam reaches record number of yearly completions in 2024, releases newest medallion
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The Utah Cutthroat Slam saw a record number of completions in 2024 and is releasing the newest medallion for anglers who complete the fishing challenge.
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 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.
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.