Find the Right Depth and Catch Fish Through the Ice
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Press Release Putting your bait or lure at the depth the fish are, and then not moving it much, are the keys to catching fish through the ice. Also, using some...
View ArticleTwo Openings Available on the Utah Wildlife Board
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Press Release The group that has the final say about hunting, fishing and how wildlife are managed in Utah has two openings it needs to fill. In August, Jake...
View ArticleGood Ice Fishing Close to Home
Division of Wildlife Resources Press Release You have warm clothes and boots that are waterproof and insulated. Your ice fishing equipment is ready to go. And you have a basic idea about how to locate...
View ArticleBLM to Charge Overnight Camping Fee at Swasey’s Campground
Bureau of Land Management Press Release Beginning Feb. 26, 2015, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office will charge a $10 overnight camping fee at Swasey’s Campground. Operational...
View ArticleApply for a Bear Hunting or Pursuit Permit
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Press Release If you want to hunt or pursue black bears in Utah this year, you need to submit an application no later than March 2. You can apply for a bear hunting...
View ArticleDWR Recommends Rules for 2016 – 2017 Waterfowl Hunting Season
Utah’s waterfowl hunt just started, and it’s already time to start talking about the 2016 – 2017 season. Blair Stringham, migratory game bird coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources, says...
View ArticleTwo Elk Hunts at the Same Time
One elk hunting change the DWR is recommending for 2016 would result in something that’s never happened in Utah: limited entry rifle elk hunters and general spike rifle elk hunters hunting some of the...
View ArticleFall Trout Fishing: Don’t Miss Out
When the leaves turn colors, cooler weather arrives and other anglers start putting their fishing poles away, many trout anglers break out in a big grin. They know they’ll have less competition for...
View ArticleDWR Recommends New Elk Plan, Hunting Equipment Changes
You might be allowed to place some additional equipment on your bow and muzzleloader in 2016. And a new elk plan could open the door to some new cow elk hunting opportunities next fall too. Two new...
View ArticleWomen Can Learn to Shoot at Free “Gals ‘n Guns” Clinic
Green River – If you’re a woman 16 years of age or older—and you want to learn more about firearms—the Division of Wildlife Resources has a deal for you. The agency’s Wildlife Recreation program is...
View ArticleDWR States Pheasants Still Being Released
Still plenty of time to hunt pheasants Plenty of days are still available to hunt pheasants in Utah. And thousands of birds are still being released. Utah’s pheasant hunt runs until Dec. 6 on state and...
View ArticleDeer Moved from Davis County to Emery County
DWR Press Release: Price – The Division of Wildlife Resources, in partnership with the Mule Deer Foundation and Sportsmen for Fish & Wildlife, are transplanting as many as 100 deer from Bountiful...
View ArticleBLM’s New Policy Will Reduce Threats to Migratory Birds
BLM Press Release The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released a new policy to reduce a common hazard to migratory birds and other wildlife that can become trapped and die in uncapped pipes on...
View ArticleCommunity Joins in 5K to Support Domestic Violence Awareness
Various members of the community gathered at the Price City Peace Gardens on Saturday morning to participate in a 5K geared toward raising awareness of domestic violence. Once each participant had...
View ArticleTips for a Safe Archery Hunt
DWR Press Release If you’re an archery hunter, the Division of Wildlife Resources has some simple tips to keep you safe. RaLynne Takeda, assistant Hunter Education coordinator for the DWR, says archery...
View ArticleSee Mountain Goats in Unique Terrain
DWR Press Release Free viewing event Aug. 12 on Tushar Mountain Beaver — You could see as many as 100 mountain goats on Aug. 12. And you might not need binoculars to see them. At some past viewing...
View ArticleGet Ready for Another Good Archery Buck Deer Hunt
DWR Press Release Utah’s first major big game hunt starts Aug. 19 Except in a couple of areas in northern and northeastern Utah, plenty of buck deer will be available when the state’s general archery...
View ArticleFree Waterfowl Hunting Clinic Offers Coaching for Youth and Adults
DWR Press Release Clinic happens Sept. 23 Price – You can sharpen your waterfowl hunting skills at a free clinic on Sept. 23. The Division of Wildlife Resources will host the clinic from 8 a.m. to noon...
View ArticleChukar Numbers Back to Normal
DWR Press Release Gray partridge hunt also opens Sept. 30 Chukar partridge numbers have been extremely high in Utah the past two years. This fall, the number of these unique birds—that thrive in some...
View ArticleTake a Young Person Chukar or Gray Partridge Hunting
DWR Press Release Youth partridge hunt happens Sept. 23 – 25 Three days of upland game hunting fun starts Sept. 23. That’s the first day of Utah’s three-day youth chukar and gray partridge hunt. Those...
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