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How science-based hunting is protecting Utah wildlife

October 24, 2024 11:03 AM
As deer hunting season draws to a close, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is optimistic about the future of hunting — and its impact on Utah’s environment.
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Memorial Day weekend a great time to fish in Utah

May 26, 2016 12:00 AM
A rainbow trout sits at the bottom of a net. Fishing should be good throughout the state over the upcoming holiday weekend. (Tom Ogden)
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Utah's turkey and wild horse population increasing

May 20, 2016 12:00 AM
There’s still time to hunt turkeys in Utah this spring. The general statewide turkey hunt runs until May 31. (Darol Wintle)
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June sucker continues in Utah Lake

July 28, 2015 12:00 AM
A Division of Wildlife Resources employee holds an endangered June sucker, found only in Utah Lake. June suckers can live up to 40 years but are struggling from the mass amounts of carp. (Division of Wildlife Resources)
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Go fish Utah County

July 28, 2015 12:00 AM
A fisherman's catch and rod lay in the grass. Tiger trout like these can be found in Utah's high mountain lakes. (Division of Wildlife Resources)
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Catching up with Utah's toad population

July 21, 2015 12:00 AM
It’s uncommon to see people out and about in the reeds surrounding Strawberry Reservoir, especially in the middle of the night. But last week, anyone passing by after dark would have seen a dozen headlamps illuminating the small streams that run through the reeds and into the reservoir. Their owners were looking for toads.
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Let sleeping bears lie

March 06, 2012 12:00 AM
Playing hide-and-seek with friends is an exciting game of chase and a little bit of sneakiness.
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Invasive mussels thwarted by Utah efforts

February 06, 2012 12:00 AM
Thumbnail-size invaders from out of state, which could cause a handful of trouble, have yet to gain a foothold in Utah thanks to statewide efforts.
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