Utah spearfishing makes some strides, gets a boost
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 1, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) -- Utah's spearfishing community see their opportunities grow, especially underwater.
The Utah Wildlife Board of the...
DWR notes the hunting, and poaching, seasons are in full swing
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 12, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) With nearly 200 illegally taken wildlife cases since Aug. 1, and the year's biggest hunt...
See red at hosted viewing of kokanee spawning run this fall
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah Sept. 6, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) -- With fall soon upon us, Utah wildlife officials want to point out it's not...
Algal bloom warning advisory issued for Mantua Reservoir
MANTUA, Utah, Aug. 8, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) -- Mantua Reservoir has joined the ranks of Utah water bodies afflicted with algal blooms this summer.
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Utah’s Free Fishing Day set for June 10
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 31, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) -- Utah has set its annual Free Fishing Day for Saturday, June 10.
It’s a day...
Utah DWR shares tips for those who find baby birds
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 17, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is offering seasonal advice for anyone wondering what...
Wildlife arts contest puts up more than $10,000 in prize money.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 15, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) -- Outdoors buffs are invited to enter the Celebrate Utah Wildlife arts contest awarding $10,500...
Utah DWR catch and keep numbers increased for anglers at 6 water bodies
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is allowing anglers to catch and keep more fish in six reservoirs and water bodies around the state due to low water levels due to drought conditions and repair work that will require one waterbody to be drained.
USGS says ‘urgent action is needed’ after Great Salt Lake reaches historic low level
The level of Great Salt Lake dropped below the historic low elevation this week, a statement from the U.S. Geological Survey says.
Utah DWR offers safety tips for people who encounter bison on Antelope Island, in...
With Utahns headed out for summer adventures this time of year, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to remind visitors to Antelope Island and a couple other areas of the state to appreciate bison from a safe distance.
SL County Mayor Wilson, local leaders, citizens to meet Wednesday in Sandy to discuss...
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson on Wednesday will meet with interested parties to discuss to discuss Little Cottonwood Canyon transportation options, and "make the case against the proposed gondola in favor of common-sense solutions," says a statement released by her office.
Deal to include tribes in Bears Ears Monument management signed in Utah
At a signing ceremony on Saturday, the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, and the five Tribes of the Bears Ears Commission formalized and celebrated their partnership for co-management of the Bears Ears National Monument.
Avian flu confirmed in red foxes in Murray, Taylorsville
Tests have confirmed that two foxes found dead last month, in residential yards in Murray and Taylorville, were infected with avian flu.
Zion National Park’s Angels Landing closed for safety chain repair
Zion National Park has announced that Angels Landing, an elevated rock trail for which a permit and appointment is now required, is closed.