Wildlife news

March is the month to see wild swans in Utah

Details: Published: Thursday, February 25, 2021, 8:09 am

Wild swans are currently winging their way through Utah, making March one of the best times of the year to see them.

Anglers need to report, release tagged Northern pike caught in Utah Lake — and kill the rest

Details: Published: Friday, February 12, 2021, 9:08 am

As part of an ongoing study launched last year, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is still asking anglers to report and release any tagged Northern pike they catch in Utah Lake, and kill any Northern pike they catch that don't have a tag.

Watch the sky turn white at annual Delta Snow Goose Festival

Details: Published: Thursday, February 11, 2021, 8:11 am

It's a sight you have to see to believe: Thousands of geese lifting off Gunnison Bend Reservoir amid honks and the beating of wings. If you want to see the incredible spectacle yourself, head to the annual Delta Snow Goose Festival later this month.

Want to gather shed antlers? You must take an ethics course first

Details: Published: Thursday, January 28, 2021, 8:01 am

Collecting antlers that fall off the heads of deer, elk and moose each winter is a popular pastime in Utah. Before you head outdoors to collect shed antlers, though, please remember that you must complete the DWR's Antler Gathering Ethics Course.

Places to see bald eagles in Utah

Details: Published: Monday, January 25, 2021, 7:56 am

February is the best time of the year to see one of America's most iconic birds. Bald eagles fly to Utah in the winter to find food and escape colder conditions farther north.

Want to hunt big game in Utah this fall? The application period opens Jan. 28

Details: Published: Friday, January 22, 2021, 8:05 am

The application period for Utah's big game hunts opens on Jan. 28 and runs until 11 p.m. on March 4. To be included in the drawing for the hunts, you can apply on the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources website or over the phone by calling the nearest DWR regional office.

Interested in deciding how wildlife is managed in Utah? Apply for one of 2 openings on the Utah Wildlife Board

Details: Published: Thursday, January 21, 2021, 8:02 am

The group that makes the final decisions about hunting, fishing and how wildlife is managed in Utah has two positions to fill, and members of the public who have an interest in wildlife are encouraged to apply.

Vital habitat acquired to protect desert tortoise

Details: Published: Tuesday, January 19, 2021, 8:01 am

Almost 53 acres of private property in southwestern Utah — vital habitat for the Mojave desert tortoise — were acquired recently through the combined efforts of several agencies and organizations.

Utah waterbodies with great ice fishing for yellow perch

Details: Published: Thursday, January 14, 2021, 8:04 am

If you don't ski or snowboard, winter in Utah can feel never-ending. But another great way to get outdoors is embarking on an afternoon or weekend of ice fishing.

1,079 wildlife illegally killed in Utah in 2020

Details: Published: Monday, January 11, 2021, 8:08 am

The total number of wild animals taken illegally in Utah in 2020 was slightly higher than the number taken in 2019, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers report.