Upland game youth and beginner hunts
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Upland game youth and beginner hunts

Each fall, the DWR organizes upland game hunts for youth and beginning hunters who either graduate from Hunter Education or participate in Utah's Trial Hunting Program. Upcoming hunt details and registration links are given below.

Only youth 17 years old or younger may register for youth hunts (see page 14 of the Utah Upland Game and Turkey Guidebook for more information). Youth and beginning hunters of all ages may register for beginner hunts.

Besides those listed in the guidebook, there may be additional youth and beginner hunts offered in areas across the state. Once they are scheduled, those opportunities will be listed below.

Youth hunters are also permitted to hunt all regular seasons open to adults.

June

Youth Fishing Event-Moon Lake
Youth Fishing Event-Moon Lake
Mountain Home, UT — Moon Lake Resort June 21

Come celebrate a little piece of Uintah Basin's history by fishing with the experts as Moon Lake Resort celebrates 100 years!

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is teaming up with Moon Lake Resort to celebrate 100 years of operation on Moon Lake, located north of Mountain Home. Join DWR staff to learn basic angling techniques, tip and tricks on Moon Lake, nestled at the southern base of the Uinta Mountains.

Come celebrate a little piece of the Uintah Basin's history by fishing with the experts, along with other fun-filled activities.

What to expect

  • Compete for the largest fish caught during the fishing event.
  • Participate in the other activities: a live falconry show, a petting zoo and more.
  • Bring sunscreen and a chair.

There will be fishing gear provided by the DWR and partners, but you are welcome to bring your own equipment to participate. Anglers may choose catch-and-release practices or keep the fish they catch (daily limits will be observed).

Please keep in mind:

Anglers must be 17 years old or younger to register.

Anglers between the ages of 12 and 17 will need a valid Utah fishing or combination license to participate.

All youth must have a parent or legal guardian present to participate in the event.

Directions:

Moon Lake Reservoir: From Duchesne, take State Hwy 87 north for 19 miles. Turn north onto to 20780 W towards Mountain Home, then continue north 13 miles to the Forest Boundary and Forest Road 131. Follow road 131 for 5 miles to the lake. The lake is about 37 miles from Duchesne on paved roads - although some spots have potholes.


Event contacts:

Tonya Kieffer-Selby at 801-995-2972 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Anthony Christianson at 435-828-0008 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Date & time

Saturday, June 21
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Address

Moon Lake Resort
27270 W Moon Lake Road
Mountain Home, UT 84051

Register

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