Wildlife news

How to avoid conflicts with moose in Utah

Details: Published: Monday, June 3, 2024, 9:53 am

Here are a few things to know about moose in Utah and how to avoid conflicts with them if you happen to encounter one.

Construction underway on Loa Fish Hatchery; rebuild to be completed in 2027

Details: Published: Friday, May 31, 2024, 9:46 am

Construction on the new Loa Fish Hatchery is underway, and an event was held May 30 to allow local residents, legislators, county commissioners, angling organizations and other groups to learn more about the project and construction timelines.

Cooperation among agencies aims to better prepare forested areas of the Wasatch Front to withstand risk of wildfire

Details: Published: Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 12:00 pm

The summer of 2024 will be the third year in which several agencies partner together to perform forest health treatments in areas at risk of high-intensity wildfires.

Join in a Uintah Basin tradition with 2 target shooting competitions

Details: Published: Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 8:01 am

If you want to try your hand at some short-range target shooting that involves connection, tradition and competition, bring your family and friends with you to compete in the men's Wild Bunch Shoot on Friday and the women's Josie Shoot on Saturday.

Found a baby deer or elk? Don't touch it or take it home

Details: Published: Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 10:01 am

As you are out hiking and camping this summer, don't be surprised if you come across a deer fawn or an elk calf during late May or June. If you do see one, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources requests that you not touch, try to feed or take the baby animal home — doing so can have fatal consequences for the animal and could also result in injury to you.

DWR conservation officers performing extra patrols during Memorial Day weekend to prevent spread of aquatic invasive species

Details: Published: Friday, May 24, 2024, 10:31 am

Memorial Day weekend often kicks off the summer boating season, and Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers will be patrolling over the holiday weekend to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

Great places to go fishing in Utah on Memorial Day weekend, Free Fishing Day

Details: Published: Thursday, May 23, 2024, 8:45 am

Memorial Day weekend and Free Fishing Day are just around the corner, and if you are itching to get outdoors, there are several great Utah fishing destinations that are worth checking out this time of year.

Want the chance to harvest local elk or deer meat? The application period for Utah's 2024 antlerless hunts opens June 5

Details: Published: Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 9:48 am

If putting locally sourced, nutritious meat on the table while enjoying Utah's beautiful outdoors sounds good to you, take note that the application period for Utah's 2024 antlerless hunts opens soon!

What to do if you encounter a mountain lion in Utah

Details: Published: Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 8:02 am

While cougar attacks are quite rare in the U.S., there is always the chance you may see a cougar on your doorbell camera footage or while you are out hiking this summer. If you do happen to encounter a cougar, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep yourself safe.

DWR makes changes at Weber River tubing spot

Details: Published: Monday, May 20, 2024, 8:00 am

To help manage tubing at the Henefer-Echo Angler Access Wildlife Management Area, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has entered into an agreement with a private concessionaire to manage the WMA on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.