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In fiscal year 2024, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources completed 115 habitat projects to help mule deer populations in Utah. The DWR also released a new online dashboard to provide additional resources and information about deer.
If you are going to hunt deer or elk in Utah this fall, here is some important information and tips that will be helpful when planning and preparing for your hunt.
While there are a lot of great reservoirs and ponds close to home where you can fish in Utah, the Beehive State also offers some excellent high-elevation fishing options. If you are planning any stream or high-elevation lake fishing to wrap up summer and kick off fall, here are a few things to know.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is seeking the public's feedback on proposals to update the mountain goat and bighorn sheep statewide management plans, as well as a few updates to population objectives for deer on three hunting units in southeastern Utah.
Two upcoming Utah Division of Wildlife Resources events will give you the opportunity to learn more about Utah's bat species and to possibly see them up close.
During an emergency meeting on Friday morning, the Utah Wildlife Board approved a few options for hunters whose hunts may be impacted by the Monroe Canyon Fire. Two new board members were also sworn in during the meeting and began their 6-year terms serving on the Utah Wildlife Board.
Whether you are a beginner who wants to shoot a bow or rifle for the first time, or you're a seasoned hunter prepping for the fall hunts, the two Utah Division of Wildlife Resources shooting ranges offer something for everyone and are providing free and discounted shooting on Saturday, Aug. 2 and Aug. 16.
Utah Department of Natural Resources officers, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources technicians and personnel from other partner agencies were hard at work inspecting and decontaminating watercraft during the busy July 24th weekend.
If you will be archery hunting this fall, here are several ways you can prepare for the hunt and stay safe while out in the field.
For the fourth consecutive year, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will be coordinating with the Ashley National Forest to conduct treatments on two drainages in the High Uintas to help restore native Colorado River cutthroat trout.
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