Trophy Deer Killed in Carbon County Days Before General Deer Hunt
DWR Press Release CARBON COUNTY — On Oct. 10, 2017, just 11 days before the opening of Utah’s general deer season, a Carbon County resident called their local Utah Division of Wildlife Resources...
View ArticleUtah Has a Thriving Population of Wild Turkeys
DWR Press Release As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, many Utahns aren’t aware that they share their state with a thriving population of wild turkeys. Late November is a perfect time to get outside...
View ArticleDWR Recommends More Black Bear Hunting Permits
DWR Press Release Black bears are doing extremely well in Utah: in less than 20 years, the number of bears has almost tripled. For that reason, biologists with the Division of Wildlife Resources want...
View ArticleLearn How to Ice Fish
DWR Press Release Free seminar on Nov. 30 Salt Lake City — If you’ve never fished on the ice before—or you have, but you want to catch more trout or panfish at waters across Utah—you won’t want to miss...
View ArticleHave Fun, See Wild Elk
DWR Press Release Elk festival happens Dec. 9 Hyrum — Another chance to ride a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon through the middle of hundreds of wild elk is almost here. To celebrate the start of another...
View ArticleFishing and Hunting Licenses Make Great Christmas Gifts
DWR Press Release Ice fishing season will begin soon Looking for that perfect gift for the angler or hunter on your Christmas list? If so, a Utah fishing or hunting license might be the answer. These...
View ArticleNew Chances to Hunt Deer and Elk in Utah
DWR Press Release Wildlife Board approves changes for 2018 seasons Salt Lake City — If you enjoy hunting deer and elk in Utah, some new opportunities are waiting for you in 2018. At their Nov. 30...
View ArticleLake Trout: Too Many Mouths to Feed
DWR Press Release Anglers urged to keep lake trout at Flaming Gorge Reservoir Dutch John — You can make fishing better—and provide a healthy and tasty meal for your family and friends—by keeping your...
View ArticleGet Your Kids on the Ice & Have Some Fun
DWR Press Release Ice fishing is a fun activity for the whole family If you’re looking for something fun to do with your family this winter, the nearest ice-covered water might be the answer. Ice...
View ArticleApply for a Turkey Hunting Permit
DWR Press Release Applications due by Dec. 27 If you’d like to hunt wild turkeys on limited-entry units in Utah next spring, you need to submit your application soon. Applications to hunt on...
View ArticleGood Ice Fishing, Close to Home
DWR Press Release Great ice fishing waters in Utah If you’re like most folks, work and family commitments take up lots of your time. But that doesn’t mean you can’t break away for some quick ice...
View ArticleLearn How to Ice Fish in Southeastern Utah
DWR Press Release DWR to host free ice fishing clinic on Feb. 3 Moab – Would you like to give ice fishing a try, but you’re not sure how to get started? You can learn the basics at a free ice fishing...
View ArticleSoutheastern Utah Fishing Report
Attention: Quagga and zebra mussels are a major threat to Utah waterways. Read how you can help keep them out of Utah. Abajo Mountains Closed – Many waters on the mountains cannot be reached by...
View ArticleMore Black Bear Hunting Permits
DWR Press Release Utah Wildlife Board approves permits for 2018 hunts Salt Lake City — Black bears are doing extremely well in Utah: in less than 20 years, the number of bears has almost tripled....
View ArticleChukar Hunting Can be Great in the Winter
DWR Press Release The birds stay in a smaller area, improving your odds of finding them Snowy, wintery weather is good news for chukar hunters. Once snow starts to fall, chukars—which roam over a large...
View ArticleShed Antler Gathering Course Required
DWR Press Release Collecting antlers that fall off the heads of deer, elk and moose each winter is a popular pastime in Utah. Before you head out the door to collect shed antlers, though, you must...
View ArticleTime Is Running Out to Apply for the Big Game Hunt
March 1 is the last day to apply for a permit to hunt buck deer in Utah this fall. DWR Press Release If you want to hunt big game animals in Utah this fall, the clock is ticking. Applications for...
View ArticleSoutheastern Utah Fishing Report
Abajo Mountains Fair – Some of the waters may be accessible, but road and ice conditions vary. Use caution. (02-16-18) Academy Mill Reservoir Closed – Academy Mill Reservoir, and others above Joes...
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Carbon County Archery Teams Win Big at State
Three archery teams from Carbon School District were recognized on Tuesday for their wins at the Utah State Archery competition on Feb. 10. Mont Harmon Middle School participants were the champions of...
View ArticleSee and Hear Wild Swans in Utah
DWR Press Release OGDEN — Wild swans are winging their way through Utah. Both tundra swans and trumpeter swans, which are more rarely seen, stop in Utah’s wetlands for critically needed rest and...
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