Salt Lake City —The Logan Fish Hatchery was acquired in 1928 and has been producing various fish species since then, including several native fish species that are threatened and endangered. Now, a new facility was recently completed that will allow the …
Salt Lake City —The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources currently has 15 desert tortoises available for adoption and is accepting applications. Mojave desert tortoises, native to areas north and west of the Colorado River in Arizona, Utah, Nevada and …
Salt Lake City — Utah is home to many wildlife species and spectacular landscapes. Wednesday, April 22 is Earth Day, making it a great time to reflect on the ways we can help restore and preserve nature, including fish and wildlife and their habitats. Here …
Salt Lake City — The weather is warming up, making this a great time to get the boat out and get ready for the summer boating season. If you are planning to boat this spring or summer, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the Utah Department of …
Salt Lake City — Dozens of projects benefiting wildlife —including wildlife research, conservation and habitat restoration projects —have been funded after $6.5 million was committed to the projects by participating conservation groups during the annual …
Salt Lake City — Black bears are the only species of bear in Utah, and they live and roam across much of the state. With the weather warming up and bears coming out of hibernation, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to remind Utahns of ways they …
Salt Lake City — Whether you are a regular customer or you have never been, the upcoming open house at the Lee Kay Public Shooting Range on April 18 is a great time to visit the facility. Visitors will have the opportunity to enhance their target shooting …
The annual Utah Hunting Skills Challenge is coming up, and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is inviting anyone who has completed Hunter Education to register and compete in the upcoming event. The unique contest — formerly known as the Youth Hunter …
Salt Lake City — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is releasing its proposed big game hunting permit numbers for 2026 and is asking for the public’s feedback on the recommendations, as well as on a variety of other proposals. What impacts deer …
Salt Lake City — It’s a beautiful spring day, so you decide to go for a nice walk around your neighborhood. You are strolling along the sidewalk when suddenly you hear loud chirping near your feet. You look over and see a baby bird lying on the ground near …
Salt Lake City — A lot of bills were passed during the 2026 legislative session, and March 26 was the deadline for Gov. Spencer Cox to sign or veto them. There were several bills related to wildlife management that were signed into law this legislative …
Details Published: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 8:00 am Hyrum — With the weather warming up across the state, black bears will soon begin leaving their dens. You can learn more about black bears — and how to stay safe while camping and hiking this summer — …
Salt Lake City — Great blue herons are large, unique birds, and if you’ve ever wanted to see them in the wild, you should have a good opportunity at an upcoming Utah Division of Wildlife Resources viewing event. Great blue herons are the most widespread …
Salt Lake City — Each year, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources captures big game animals to perform important health assessments and to place GPS collars on the animals to learn more about their migration patterns and survival rates. This winter, 1, …
Details Published: Friday, March 20, 2026, 10:00 am Bear Lake — Fisheries staff from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will share updates on the Bear Lake fishery, as well as work plans for 2026, at an …
Salt Lake City — With warmer weather on the near horizon, rattlesnakes will begin emerging from their winter dens, and you may encounter one while hiking or spending time outdoors. Here are some tips to help you stay safe and aware while recreating outside …
Salt Lake City — With continued population growth in Utah increasing demands on the water infrastructure and ongoing drought conditions reducing the amount of water available, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is proactively planning for the future …
Salt Lake City — With warmer temperatures on the horizon, many Utahns may start heading outside more frequently for outdoor recreation. However, if you are planning to take your dog on any hikes, trail runs or camping trips this spring and summer, please …
Salt Lake City — Chronic wasting disease was first detected in Utah’s mule deer in 2002, in northeastern Utah, and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources recently confirmed it has now spread to deer in the Scofield area of Carbon County, as well as new …
Salt Lake City — SALT LAKE CITY — If you’re interested in the opportunity to harvest your own deer or elk meat this fall, take note of the upcoming application period and apply for a permit before the deadline! The application period opens on March 19 at 8 …
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