Utah Wildlife News
Updates on Utah's wildlife from the DWR
Each week the DWR publishes interesting and informative stories about Utah's wildlife. If you want these stories delivered to your inbox just as soon as we publish them, please sign up for our weekly email.
DWR stocks more than 9.6 million fish throughout Utah in 2021
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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 2021, the DWR worked to proactively change its fish stocking to help more fish survive during the extreme drought.
When you should report a wildlife sighting/encounter
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Utah's growing population and related expansion have increased the number of wildlife encounters across the state in recent years. However, not every encounter or animal sighting needs to be reported to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
Enjoy discounts at Lee Kay Public Shooting Range during 40th anniversary celebration
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The Lee Kay Public Shooting Range has been educating people about gun safety and offering a safe space to practice archery and firearm target shooting for over 40 years.
What anglers should know about fishing during a drought year
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Drought impacts many things, including fish and wildlife species. If you are planning some fishing trips this summer, here are a few things to consider before you head out.
Gov. Cox declares 2021 as Year of the Shorebird at Great Salt Lake
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Gov. Spencer Cox has declared 2021 as the "Year of the Shorebird" at Great Salt Lake and in Utah, and the year of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network site at Great Salt Lake.
DWR announces camping closure for part of Middle Fork WMA from Jan. 1-Sept. 9
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Trash, vandalism, drug use, domestic violence and habitat degradation are among the reasons the Utah DWR has decided to close overnight camping on part of the Middle Fork Wildlife Management Area, effective immediately.
DWR stocks more than 8.2 million fish throughout Utah in 2020
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In 2020, the DWR stocked 8,241,139 fish into 626 local waterbodies. That's a total of 1,170,330 pounds of fish!
DWR closes Timpanogos Wildlife Management Area after recent wildfire
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After the recent Range Fire burned through much of the Timpanogos WMA, the Utah DWR closed the property Tuesday until further notice in an effort to avoid disturbance of the habitat restoration projects currently underway and to ensure public safety.
Endangered Species Day: A look at how DWR, other agencies are helping razorback suckers in Utah
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May 15 is Endangered Species Day. There are currently 10 wildlife species in Utah on the federal endangered species list, and eight are listed as threatened. Here's a look at how the DWR and other agencies are helping the endangered razorback sucker in Utah.
Tips for bird-watching from home
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Bird-watching is a great opportunity to enjoy wildlife — and it's an activity you can do right from the comfort of your own home while you are social distancing!