Wildlife news

10 projects to improve boating access in Utah in 2023

Details: Published: Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 8:01 am

Several projects aimed at improving boater access in Utah were recently approved for funding and should begin construction in 2023.

Over 244,000 boats inspected for quagga mussels during 2022 boating season

Details: Published: Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 10:29 am

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and other partnering agencies were again hard at work this year, inspecting and decontaminating boats across the state to prevent the spread of invasive quagga mussels.

See mule deer at upcoming DWR viewing event

Details: Published: Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 9:06 am

November is the perfect time for wildlife watchers and photographers to see mule deer since the deer migrate during breeding season and also move to lower elevations in search of feed.

DWR proposes new statewide elk management plan, changes to elk hunting

Details: Published: Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 1:48 pm

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is proposing a new 10-year Utah Elk Management Plan, which includes several changes to elk hunting. The DWR also has a proposal for the 2023–24 big game hunting season dates, along with a few other recommendations and is seeking the public's feedback on the proposals.

Tips to avoid deer/vehicle collisions after daylight saving time ends Nov. 6

Details: Published: Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 9:45 am

While Utahns will gain an extra hour of sleep on Nov. 6 when daylight saving time ends, the time change also means that many people will have evening commutes during lower-visibility hours in the months ahead, which can increase vehicle/wildlife collisions.

What hunters should know about the 2022 pheasant and quail hunts

Details: Published: Thursday, October 13, 2022, 9:45 am

Many upland game and waterfowl hunts are already underway across Utah. The general-season pheasant and quail hunts open Saturday, Nov. 5. If you are planning to target either of these birds this fall, here is what you should know.

Apply for Utah's most prized hunting permits, starting Oct. 19

Details: Published: Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 8:01 am

Sportsman permits are among Utah's most prized hunting permits, and the time to apply for the 2023 permits is coming up soon.

Interagency wildfire fuel treatments in Parleys Canyon to address watershed health

Details: Published: Tuesday, October 11, 2022, 12:00 pm

The multi-agency treatment of wildfire fuels (mulching) in Parleys Canyon will continue with mechanical treatments beginning on Oct. 11 on the south side of I-80. It will continue up to Lambs Canyon as a part of more extensive fuel reduction work to improve watershed health and wildlife habitat.

Utah Cutthroat Slam reaches 1,000 completions, announces new medallions

Details: Published: Wednesday, October 5, 2022, 8:00 am

The 1,000th completion of the Utah Cutthroat Slam took place on Sept. 12, marking a huge milestone for the fishing challenge that helps fund conservation efforts for native cutthroat trout in Utah.

16 waterbodies still under warning advisory for harmful algal blooms; what to know when waterfowl hunting this fall

Details: Published: Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 9:21 am

Many of Utah's general-season waterfowl hunts opened on Oct. 1, and hunters are getting out on the water across the state to harvest migrating geese and ducks. While they are prepared with decoys, dogs and ammunition, some hunters may not be as prepared to recognize and avoid harmful algal blooms on some Utah waterbodies.