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 →
Tweet SALT LAKE CITY — After northern pike were placed in Utah Lake illegally, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has been asking anglers to catch and kill the invasive predators. But now there is one exception: Anglers who catch … Continue reading →
TweetSALT LAKE CITY — The Great Salt Lake is known for its incredibly high salinity levels that allow people to float, but many may not be aware of its multi-million dollar brine shrimp industry and how the Utah Division of Wildlife … Continue reading →
TweetSALT LAKE CITY — While some people may not be thinking about hunting or fishing during December, there are still plenty of opportunities to do both, and you can surprise your friends or family with a Utah fishing or hunting license … Continue reading →
Tweetduring infrastructure repair, illegal goldfish removal SALT LAKE CITY — The daily bag limit for fish at the Wasatch Mountain State Park community pond was removed Nov. 19, allowing anglers to catch and keep as many fish as they want during … Continue reading →
Tweet Danny Pehrson holds the Bonneville cutthroat trout that he caught in 2018 as part of the Utah Cutthroat Slam. Three new conservation projects geared toward helping Utah’s native cutthroat trout were announced Tuesday, Nov. 12, during the annual Utah Cutthroat … Continue reading →
TweetSALT LAKE CITY — Blue Ribbon Fishery: It’s a term some Utahns may not be familiar with, but one that every angler should pay close attention to, given that these waterbodies offer some of the best fishing experiences Utah has to … Continue reading →
Tweet Danny Pehrson holds the Bonneville cutthroat trout that he caught in 2018 as part of the Utah Cutthroat Slam. Three new conservation projects geared toward helping Utah’s native cutthroat trout were announced Tuesday, Nov. 12, during the annual Utah Cutthroat … Continue reading →
Tweet SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and State Parks personnel were busy during the 2019 boating season, completing almost 300,000 boat inspections in an effort to prevent invasive quagga mussels from spreading from Lake Powell and … Continue reading →
Tweet SALT LAKE CITY — The weather is getting colder, but the fishing is still hot in some areas of Utah. No need to put away the fishing gear just yet — there are still plenty of great fishing opportunities … Continue reading →
Tweet SALT LAKE CITY — Beginning Oct. 14, 2019, anglers must immediately release any bluegill they catch while fishing at Steinaker Reservoir and Pelican Lake. The bluegill is a popular sportfish that’s relatively small and easy to catch. Beginning Oct. … Continue reading →
