(St. George, UT) — The number of animals and fish illegally killed in Utah is down from 2023. The Division of Wildlife Resources says one-thousand-seven such killings took place across the Beehive State last year. which is nearly 50 fewer from the year before. That includes nearly 400 fish, followed […]
(St. George, UT) — Utah anglers have had plenty of chances to catch a fish this year. The Division of Wildlife Resources says nearly 13 million fish were stocked in more than 700 water bodies across the Beehive State this year, including in Washington and Iron counties. That’s a more […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is cautioning hunters that they need to keep themselves and animals away from harmful algal blooms. The waterfowl hunting season began this past weekend just as 24 water bodies in the state issued a warning or danger advisory for […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah wildlife officials are urging residents to report any dead rabbits and rodents after three dead beavers recently tested positive for tularemia. The disease is caused by bacteria spread by tick or deerfly bites. Dogs and humans can catch the disease. Utah Division of Wildlife […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources says several new laws will soon affect hunters in the state. The governor recently signed legislation that impacts hunter orange requirements, antler gathering regulations and wildlife management funding. The new hunter orange law goes into effect on May 1st. […]
(Heber City, UT) — Utah wildlife officials are monitoring a popular reservoir after a fisherman found an invasive fish. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources says it was contacted by an angler who caught a walleye at Strawberry Reservoir last month. Officials say they believe someone released the walleye into […]
(St. George, UT) — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is asking for help with an investigation into the recent deaths of two wild animals in southern Utah. The agency says a bull elk was found dead in Henrieville in September, while a trophy deer was found dead near Glendale […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah wildlife officials are looking to adjust its spearfishing rules. The state Division of Wildlife Resources unveiled a series of possible rule changes that will allow spearfishing to grow in the state. The proposed changes will allow the sport to take place in more rivers. […]
(St. George, UT) — It’s that time of year again to get outdoors and test your angler skills. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is holding its Free Fishing Day in the Beehive State tomorrow, which means everybody can get out and cast a line in public waters without a […]
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Utah wildlife officials plan on issuing additional cougar hunting permits this fall in an attempt to reverse dwindling mule deer populations. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources says evidence suggests that reducing the number of cougars may spur an uptick in mule deer populations. Cougar […]
