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Updates on Utah's wildlife from the DWR

Each week the DWR publishes interesting and informative stories about Utah's wildlife. If you want these stories delivered to your inbox just as soon as we publish them, please sign up for our weekly email.

Where to see migrating birds in Utah this spring

Bird-watching is a great opportunity to get outdoors and see a wide variety of birds during their annual migrations — and enjoy the fun challenge of trying to identify them!

New shotgun building unveiled at Cache Valley Public Shooting Range

Construction on a new shotgun building at the Cache Valley Public Shooting Range was recently completed, and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is holding an open house on May 11 for the public to come see the new facility.

What hunters should know for the 2024 Utah spring turkey hunts

Utah's 2024 spring general-season turkey hunts are about to get underway, and if you like the idea of harvesting your own delicious bird, it's not too late to buy a permit and research an area to hunt.

Learn about bear safety at Hardware Wildlife Education Center exhibit

With the weather warming up across the state, black bears will soon begin leaving their dens. You can learn more about black bears — and how to stay safe while camping and hiking this summer — at the Hardware Wildlife Education Center.

Record 1,779 big game animals assessed, GPS collared during winter captures

Each year, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources captures big game animals to perform important health assessments and to place GPS collars on the animals to learn more about their migration patterns and survival rates. This winter, a record 1,779 big game animals were captured, providing important data about big game herds across the state.

DWR hosting first desert tortoise viewing event

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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