Swans Stopping In Utah

More than 28,000 counted on Nov. 3
If you drew a permit to hunt tundra swans in Utah, you may want to grab your gun and head to the marsh.
Tom Aldrich counted 28,271 swans in marshes along the eastern shore of the Great Salt Lake during a survey flown on Nov. 3.
On Oct. 28, he counted [...]

Fish For Free on June 7

Fish without a license in Utah on this year’s Free Fishing Day.
If you’re looking for a fun activity that’s close to home and doesn’t cost much, mark Free Fishing Day, on your calendar.
“Fishing is an activity that’s fun for people of all ages — everyone in your family can enjoy it,” says Roger Wilson, cold [...]

Apply For Antlerless Big Game Permits

Hunt applications will be available starting June 2
You might have a better chance at drawing a cow elk, cow moose or doe pronghorn hunting permit this year.
Utah’s elk, moose and pronghorn populations are doing well, and the number of permits offered for each species has been increased for this fall’s hunts.
Most of Utah’s antlerless big [...]

Bear SafetyTtips for Memorial Day Weekend

As Memorial Day weekend nears, DWR provides tips to keep you safe
Doing five simple things will lessen the chance that a black bear visits your campsite this year:

Don’t leave food out.
Don’t scatter food scraps and other litter around your campsite or cabin area.
Don’t keep food in the area where you’re sleeping.
Don’t bring items with you [...]

More Rainbow Trout For Strawberry Reservoir

Donation from anglers brings total to 410,000 rainbows
Strawberry Reservoir anglers—get ready. Fishing at one of the nation’s best trout-fishing waters is about to get even better.
More than 410,000 rainbow trout are headed to your favorite fishing water in north-central Utah!
Background
For years, Division of Wildlife Resources biologists have worked to establish a healthy population of Bear [...]

New Tool Helps Fight Quagga Mussels

Bill gives officers authority to stop, inspect and detain boats and vehicles
Utah has a new tool to help prevent quagga and zebra mussels from entering the state—Senate Bill 238.
Passed during the 2008 legislative session, SB-238 gives Utah law enforcement officers and port-of-entry agents the authority to stop, inspect and detain vehicles and boats that may [...]

Did You Draw a Big Game Hunting Permit?

Results available by April 30
If you applied for a 2008 Utah big game hunting permit, your wait is almost over. By April 30, you’ll know whether you drew a permit.
“If you draw a permit, congratulations!” says Judi Tutorow, wildlife licensing coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources. “If you don’t, mark June 12 on your [...]