Wildlife news

DWR seeks Utahns to adopt captive desert tortoises

Details: Published: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 8:00 am

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources currently has 15 desert tortoises available for adoption and is accepting applications.

7 ways to help wildlife and celebrate Earth Day

Details: Published: Monday, April 20, 2026, 8:00 am

Utah is home to many wildlife species and spectacular landscapes. Wednesday, April 22 is Earth Day, making it a great time to reflect on the ways we can help restore and preserve nature, including fish and wildlife and their habitats.

Boating in Utah in 2026? Take the mandatory course, pay the fee and follow steps to prevent spread of aquatic invasive species

Details: Published: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 8:00 am

If you are planning to boat this spring or summer, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the Utah Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement want to remind you of a few requirements before you hit the water.

$6.5 million raised from 2026 conservation permits to benefit deer, other wildlife through habitat restoration projects

Details: Published: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 8:00 am

Dozens of projects benefiting wildlife —including wildlife research, conservation and habitat restoration projects —have been funded after $6.5 million was committed to the projects by participating conservation groups during the annual conservation permit project funding meeting held on April 1.

Tips to help you avoid conflicts with bears this summer

Details: Published: Monday, April 13, 2026, 8:00 am

With the weather warming up and bears coming out of hibernation, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to remind Utahns of ways they can prevent conflicts with bears this summer and also what to do if you encounter a bear.

Want to check out the Lee Kay Public Shooting Range? Attend the 2026 open house

Details: Published: Friday, April 3, 2026, 8:00 am

Whether you are a regular customer or you have never been, the upcoming open house at the Lee Kay Public Shooting Range on April 18 is a great time to visit the facility. Visitors will have the opportunity to enhance their target shooting skills and try various types of shooting during a day full of exciting events!

DWR invites public to compete in the annual Utah Hunting Skills Challenge

Details: Published: Thursday, April 2, 2026, 8:00 am

The annual Utah Hunting Skills Challenge is coming up, and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is inviting anyone who has completed Hunter Education to register and compete in the upcoming event.

DWR releases recommendations for 2026 big game hunting permits

Details: Published: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 8:00 am

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is releasing its proposed big game hunting permit numbers for 2026 and is asking for the public’s feedback on the recommendations, as well as on a variety of other proposals.

Found a baby bird on the ground this spring? Here’s what to do

Details: Published: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 8:00 am

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?