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Published: Thursday, April 18, 2024, 9:26 am
Utah is home to many wildlife species and spectacular landscapes. Monday, 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.
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Published: Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 9:50 am
Dozens of projects benefiting wildlife — including wildlife research, conservation and habitat restoration projects — have been funded after a record $4.8 million was committed to the projects by participating conservation groups during the annual conservation permit project funding meeting held on April 10.
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Published: Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 8:02 am
Spring is a great time to visit southern Utah, especially with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources hosting its first-ever desert tortoise viewing event!
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Published: Monday, April 15, 2024, 9:34 am
Nine beavers were found dead over the last few weeks in Summit, Wasatch and Utah counties. Three were tested and found to be positive for a disease called tularemia, which can also affect humans. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is asking the public to take caution by not touching the animals and to report any dead beavers to DWR officials.
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Published: Friday, April 12, 2024, 9:32 am
Great blue herons are large, unique birds, and if you've ever wanted to see them in the wild, you should have a good opportunity at an upcoming Utah Division of Wildlife Resources viewing event.
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Published: Thursday, April 11, 2024, 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?
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Published: Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 8:46 am
Due to public safety concerns, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued an emergency closure to fishing at Panguitch Lake on Wednesday, effective immediately.
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Published: Friday, April 5, 2024, 9:26 am
The weather is warming up, and if you are starting to make plans to take the boat out to the lake, make sure you know of a few requirements before you hit the water.
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Published: Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 9:30 am
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.
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Published: Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 10:20 am
Fisheries staff from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will share updates on the Bear Lake fishery, as well as work plans for 2024, at an upcoming public meeting.