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With temperatures on the rise and summer around the corner, many Utahns are starting to head outdoors. With that being said, if individuals are planning to take their dogs on any hikes or camping trips this spring and summer, it’s important to not allow pets to harass any wildlife.

Wildlife

How to keep dogs safe from wildlife when hiking or camping in Utah

TownLift Apr 19, 2022

After 14 people were cited for trespassing on wildlife and waterfowl management areas in northern Utah, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued a reminder for people to adhere to the seasonal closures in those specific areas.

Wildlife

DWR issues reminder after 14 people cited for trespassing wildlife and waterfowl areas

TownLift Apr 13, 2022

After a record $4.2 million was committed to restoration projects by participating conservation groups, dozens of large wildlife research, conservation and habitat tasks will now be carried out.

Wildlife

Record $4.2 million raised for wildlife projects through 2022 conservation permits

TownLift Apr 8, 2022

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The Utah Cutthroat Slam is a fishing challenge that requires participants to catch Utah’s four native cutthroat trout subspecies in their native ranges.

Wildlife

Utah Cutthroat Slam funds 2 new conservation projects to benefit native trout

TownLift Mar 30, 2022

On March 2, DWR conservation officers received a tip that a family was keeping four pet raccoons in their home in Roosevelt. Upon further investigation, the officers discovered the animals had been brought into Utah illegally from another state when the individuals moved to Utah.

Wildlife

DWR reissues wildlife reminder after pet raccoons discovered in Vernal

TownLift Mar 29, 2022

After conducting winter health assessments, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in a Utah mule deer.

Wildlife

DWR confirms first COVID-19 case in Utah mule deer

TownLift Mar 28, 2022

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DWR biologists are recommending a slight increase in the number of general season buck deer permits available for hunts in Utah this fall.

Sports

DWR proposes decrease in general-season deer permits for 2022, increase for others

TownLift Mar 24, 2022

The DWR manages deer, elk and other wildlife in accordance with approved management plans in order to help maintain healthy wildlife populations across the state.

Wildlife

DWR proposes decrease in general-season deer permits for 4th straight year

TownLift Mar 23, 2022

After killing and wounding approximately 18 sheep in Rich County, a rare wolverine was captured and released back into the wild near the Uinta Mountains, but this time with a GPS collar around its neck.

Wildlife

Utah DWR records first-ever wolverine capture

Cole Bagley Mar 14, 2022

Deer have four-part stomachs, and each stomach chamber progressively breaks down woody, leafy and grassy foods into smaller particles. These stomach chambers contain microbes that are essential to digesting food. The type of microbes in a deer’s digestive system gradually change throughout the year and are very specific to the food that is available.

Wildlife

DWR: don’t feed deer or other wildlife

TownLift Feb 8, 2022

SkyRider Ranch in Hanna, Duchesne County.

News

DWR to open bighorn sheep nursery in Duchesne County

TownLift Dec 1, 2021

DWR is proposing to prohibit the use of transmitting trail cameras (or non-handheld transmitting devices) that are used to harvest or to aid in the harvest of big game between July 31 and Jan. 31. DWR is also proposing to prohibit the sale or purchase of trail camera footage or data that will aid in the harvest of any big game animals.

News

Utah again proposes hunting-season ban on trail cameras

Associated Press Nov 29, 2021

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