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What hunters should know for the 2025 Utah spring turkey hunts

Utah's spring general-season turkey hunts are about to get underway, and if you like the idea of getting outdoors and harvesting your own delicious bird, now's the time to buy a permit and research an area to hunt.

3 places to fish for bass in southern Utah

If you want to target largemouth or smallmouth bass, Utah has three stunning locations that not only offer great fishing, but that also need more bass harvest.

Attend 2 new DWR events for chance to see bighorn sheep in the wild

Utah is home to roughly 3,000 desert bighorn sheep and 1,500 Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. If you have ever wanted to see bighorn sheep in the wild, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will be holding two free viewing events in April and May 2025 to help provide that opportunity.

What to know about rattlesnakes in Utah and how to stay safe

With the warmer weather, rattlesnakes will begin emerging from their winter dens, and you may encounter one while hiking or spending time outdoors. Here are some tips to help you stay safe and aware while recreating outside this spring and summer.

Found a baby bird on the ground? Here's what to do

It's a beautiful spring day, so you decide to go for a nice walk around your neighborhood. You are strolling along the sidewalk when suddenly you hear loud chirping near your feet. You look over and see a baby bird lying on the ground near a tree trunk. What should you do? The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has a few tips.

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