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HUNT Learn about Utah‘s great hunting opportunities. DISCOVER Find out more about Utah‘s amazing wildlife. FISH It‘s winter! Have you been fishing yet? HUNT Learn about Utah‘s great hunting opportunities. DISCOVER Find out more about Utah‘s amazing wildlife. FISH It‘s time to go fishing. HUNT Learn more about Utah hunting. DISCOVER Find out more about Utah‘s amazing wildlife. FISH HUNT DISCOVER Identify & preserve Identify & preserve Identify & preserve Using existing research and geographic data to tackle projects that improve critical habitat along migration corridors. Read more. Annual Elk Festival to be held Dec. 7 Another chance to ride a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon through the middle of hundreds of wild elk is almost here. Sleigh rides start Dec. 6. Read moreApply for a bonus or preference point If you plan to apply for bonus or preference points only, the deadline is March 19, 2020 at 11 p.m. MDT. To apply for a bonus point, select the appropriate bonus point code on your application. If you plan to apply for bonus or preference points only, the deadline is March 19, 2020 at 11 p.m. MDT. Read more DWR cancels, postpones several public events to prevent spread of COVID-19 To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the will be canceling and postponing several upcoming public events and seminars. The will be canceling and postponing several upcoming public events and seminars. Read more New blog post: The 4 biggest surprises in working for the In the latest blog post, Faith Heaton Jolley, DWR’s public information officer, reflects on her first year as a Division employee. Faith Heaton Jolley, DWR’s public information officer, reflects on her first year as a Division employee. Read more New blog post: Answering your questions about big game management and predators In our latest blog post, Crystal Ross, DWR’s social media coordinator, shares our biologists’ answers to your most pressing wildlife management questions. Crystal Ross shares our biologists’ answers to your most pressing wildlife management questions. Read moreRule change expands hunting opportunities in Utah State Parks The new rule expands hunting opportunities by denoting that all parks are open to hunting unless specifically designated as being closed. All parks are open to hunting unless specifically designated as being closed. Read more New Podcast Episode! In the latest episode of "Wild," DWR Regional Habitat Manager Dax Mangus, Big Game Coordinator Covy Jones and Big Game Projects Coordinator Kent Hersey answer some common questions about how big game management works in Utah. They explain how big game hunting permit recommendations are made and how the DWR helps maintain healthy deer populations. Episode 5: Big game management Listen Now New blog post: Interview with a first-time duck hunter In our latest blog post, Rachael Tuckett, wildlife recreation specialist, describes her experiences being mentored during her first duck hunting trip. Rachael Tuckett writes about mentoring first-timers on a duck hunt. Read more Big game hunt application period opens Jan. 30 The application period for Utah’s big game hunts is opening soon, so if you’re interested in getting your own locally-harvested deer or elk meat this fall, be sure to take note of the dates. If you’re interested, be sure to take note of the dates. Read more 7 ice fishing tournaments and events to check out in 2020 If you want to add an extra challenge to your ice fishing this winter, a tournament may be just the thing. Plus, you can help many of our fisheries and often win prizes! Help many of our fisheries and win prizes! Read more Looking for that perfect Christmas gift? Consider a fishing or hunting license Surprise your friends or family with a Utah fishing or hunting license for Christmas. They make thoughtful presents and are easy to buy. Fishing and hunting licenses are thoughtful presents and easy to buy. Read more 6 local wildlife species that have a unique winter prep routine As the weather gets colder and the snow starts to fly, here is a look at some of the unique ways that local animals survive Utah’s snowy months. Here is a look at some of the unique ways that local animals survive Utah’s snowy months. Read moreUtah Cutthroat Slam funds 3 new conservation projects to benefit native trout Three new conservation projects geared toward helping Utah’s native cutthroat trout were announced Tuesday, Nov. 12, during the annual Utah Cutthroat Slam meeting. The annual Utah Cutthroat Slam was held Tuesday, Nov. 12. Read moreJoin us for this free event The Nature Conservancy and the DWR are hosting a celebration of World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 11, at the Scott M. Matheson Wetlands Preserve in Moab. Read moreUTAH WILDLIFE NEWS DWR cancels, postpones several public events to prevent spread of COVID-19 DWR conservation officers to enforce trespass laws after public access closed at Lower Fish Creek See mountain goats at 2 free DWR events DWR launches new website highlighting wildlife migration across Utah Reward offered: 6 bull elk poached in Park City area Rule change expands hunting opportunities in Utah State Parks 3 Utah waters that boast incredible fishing during March See and hear wild swans at free DWR events (canceled) DWR cancels, postpones several public events to prevent spread of COVID-19 DWR conservation officers to...