Utah Wildlife News
Updates on Utah's wildlife from the DWR
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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.
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.
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.