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Another season of bundling up and riding on a sleigh through the middle of hundreds of wild elk is almost here! The winter sleigh rides begin at the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Hardware Wildlife Management Area on Dec. 1.
During this past fiscal year, a whopping total of 148,883 acres were improved across Utah through the Watershed Restoration Initiative.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and other partnering agencies worked hard inspecting and decontaminating boats across the state this year to prevent the spread of invasive quagga mussels.
DWR biologists decided to attempt a unique new method of producing tiger muskies in Utah. Two years of testing shows that it is working.
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.
You can learn about wild turkeys in Utah — and maybe even see some yourself — by visiting the Hardware Wildlife Education Center next month.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has been listening to hunters' concerns and suggestions, and is proposing a variety of changes to big game hunting that would go into effect in 2024.
While Utahns will gain an extra hour of sleep on Nov. 5 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.
Many upland game and waterfowl hunts are already underway across Utah. The general-season pheasant and quail hunts open Saturday, Nov. 4. If you are planning to target either of these birds this fall, here is what you should know.
Sportsman permits are among Utah's most prized hunting permits, and the time to apply for the 2024 permits is coming up soon.
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