Tweet In this episode, DWR Sportfish Coordinator Randy Oplinger and Blue Ribbon Fisheries Advisory Council Chair Herbert Ley talk about the Blue Ribbon Fisheries program in Utah — what it is, its purpose, and how these cream-of-the-crop waterbodies are selected … Continue reading →
Tweet SALT LAKE CITY — During the 2020 Utah legislative session, a few new laws were passed to help prevent the spread of quagga mussels. Several of those laws go into effect Wednesday, July 1, and out-of-state boaters need to be aware of … Continue reading →
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TweetA decade in the making: Officials break ground on nearly 260-acre Provo River Delta project to help recover the endangered June sucker PROVO — After more than a decade of planning and coordination, Chris Keleher, Director of Species Recovery at the … Continue reading →
Tweet Panguitch Lake SALT LAKE CITY — During their annual spring surveys, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources biologists discovered something they hate to see — two more waterbodies had fish illegally dumped into them. In an effort to survey how fish … Continue reading →
TweetSALT LAKE CITY — While many events are still canceled due to COVID-19, fly fishing is a great recreational opportunity that offers a fun way to enjoy Utah’s outdoors, and June is an ideal time of year for it. Utah fly … Continue reading →
TweetSALT LAKE CITY — While many events are still canceled due to COVID-19, fly fishing is a great recreational opportunity that offers a fun way to enjoy Utah’s outdoors, and June is an ideal time of year for it. Utah fly … Continue reading →
TweetVERNAL — Friday, May 15 is Endangered Species Day. There are currently 18 wildlife species in Utah on the federal endangered species list, with 10 listed as endangered and eight listed as threatened. Fortunately, some of those species have made remarkable progress … Continue reading →
Tweet SALT LAKE CITY — The daily limit increased to eight trout on a portion of Mammoth Creek on Monday, which will allow anglers to catch and keep more fish before the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources treats the river with … Continue reading →
Tweet SALT LAKE CITY — If you’d like to catch a fish in Utah’s beautiful outdoors — while social distancing, of course — but you don’t have a fishing license, Free Fishing Day is the perfect opportunity to give it a … Continue reading →
TweetVERNAL — Friday, May 15 is Endangered Species Day. There are currently 18 wildlife species in Utah on the federal endangered species list, with 10 listed as endangered and eight listed as threatened. Fortunately, some of those species have made remarkable progress … Continue reading →
Tweet SALT LAKE CITY — The daily limit increased to eight trout on a portion of Mammoth Creek on Monday, which will allow anglers to catch and keep more fish before the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources treats the river with … Continue reading →
TweetDWR Director Mike Fowlks issued a repeal of the April 1 Special Order, officially putting into effect the reinstated inspections and decontaminations described below. SALT LAKE CITY — After temporarily suspending professional, hot water decontaminations at Lake Powell due to COVID-19 concerns and … Continue reading →
Tweet and 4 other new wildlife, outdoor recreation laws to be aware of SALT LAKE CITY — A lot of bills were passed during the 2020 legislative session, and Wednesday is the deadline for Gov. Gary Herbert to sign or veto them. … Continue reading →
Tweet SALT LAKE CITY — Spring is here, which means wildlife migrations are in full swing. Bird-watching is a great opportunity to enjoy wildlife — and it’s an activity you can do right from the comfort of your own home while … Continue reading →
TweetSALT LAKE CITY — The Glen Canyon National Recreation Area implemented a temporary boat ramp closure at Lake Powell on Monday, but boaters who left Lake Powell between April 1–6 will need to allow for a mandatory 30-day dry period before launching at … Continue reading →
TweetHave hunting and fishing plans this spring? Before you take a trip to enjoy the outdoors, please check with the appropriate land-management agency and with the county. Many of Utah’s county health departments and law enforcement agencies currently have rules and restrictions in place to prevent … Continue reading →
Tweet In this episode, Brennan Hannifin, the DWR Springville Fish Hatchery Assistant Supervisor, explains all that goes into running a fish hatchery and why they are necessary. He also talks about the different species of fish that are raised in … Continue reading →
TweetSALT LAKE CITY — Springtime often brings incredible fishing. If you are looking for some warmer weather and some hot fishing, look no further than these three waterbodies in southern Utah during late March. Otter Creek State Park Otter Creek Reservoir, … Continue reading →
TweetSALT LAKE CITY — Springtime often brings incredible fishing. If you are looking for some warmer weather and some hot fishing, look no further than these three waterbodies in southern Utah during late March. Otter Creek State Park Otter Creek Reservoir, … Continue reading →
