Wildlife
Erin Cox
Utah program relocates beavers to help restore environment
The new Beaver Ecology and Relocation Collaborative is a program dedicated to trapping and relocating beavers instead of killing them.6 days ago
Simone Seikaly
Why and where deer appear in Utah, avoiding them, and what to do if you hit one
Utah is home to hundreds of thousands of deer, so it's not uncommon to see them along the roadways.9 days ago
Michelle Lee
How to keep the voles away
Are you seeing voles around your house? Here's what you can do to keep them away.13 days ago
Josuee Sanchez
Rosie the wild turkey makes her annual appearance
Rose Park and Fairpark neighborhood's unofficial mascot, Rosie the wild turkey, has made her annual appearance.16 days ago
Dan Bammes
Reward increases to $30K after death of wild horse
The reward has increased by more than $10,000 for information that leads to a conviction in the shooting death of a wild horse.16 days ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com
Draper aquarium inviting public to meet, name new zebra shark
The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is welcoming its newest resident — a beautiful zebra shark — with a naming contest.20 days ago
Collin Leonard, KSL.com
Reward offered to help find killer of wild stallion near Dugway
The horse named Glory, who was part of the Onaqui Herd, was found shot to death on Nov. 10.21 days ago
Mariah Maynes
Lawmakers express opposition to Northern Corridor alternative
Utah delegates expressed opposition to the selection of an alternative to the controversial Northern Corridor.23 days ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Don’t dump live fish in community water bodies, say wildlife officials
State wildlife officials are reminding people not to illegally dump live fish in Utah waterways after recently discovering three instances.28 days ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
How to stay safe during the peak time for wildlife-vehicle collisions
November is one of the peak times for wildlife-vehicle collisions. Here are some safety tips.1 month ago
COLLEEN SLEVIN, Associated Press
Should elephants have the same rights as people? A Colorado court may decide
The main legal issue is whether or not the elephants are considered persons under the law, and therefore able to challenge their detention.1 month ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Fall wildlife migrations are about to start, DWR warns drivers
Utah drivers are going to want to pay extra attention over the next few weeks as herds of deer and elk begin to migrate to lower elevations.1 month ago
Mariah Maynes
DWR recommends changes to Utah deer management, seeks input
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is recommending several changes to deer management ahead of the current plan's December expiration.1 month ago
Associated Press
Grand Teton grizzly bear No. 399 that delighted visitors for decades is killed by vehicle in Wyoming
Grizzly No. 399 died Tuesday night after she was hit by a car in western Wyoming in Grand Teton National Park.1 month ago
Emma Keddington and Simone Seikaly
Sheriff’s office identifies man who drowned in Great Salt Lake
A man drowned at Great Salt Lake while duck hunting on Oct. 23, 2024.1 month ago
Tammy Kikuchi
State audit questions how $5 million intended for wolf preservation was actually used
A state audit is questioning how the $5 million spent to delist wolves from the endangered species list was actually used.2 months ago
Amie Schaeffer
Mountain lion spotted in Spanish Fork
Spanish Fork Police are asking residents living by 3600 East 1180 South to use caution after a mountain lion sighting.2 months ago
Mariah Maynes
DWR, Peregrine Fund asks Zion hunters to help preserve Utah birds of prey
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and The Peregrine Fund are asking those who hunt in and around Zion National Park to help preserve birds of prey.2 months ago
Britt Johnson
Bear sightings nearly double in 2024
Last year, the DWR reported 50 bear sightings in Utah. This year, there were 90. Officials warn campers and hunters to take precautions.2 months ago
Josuee Sanchez
Come in contact with a bat? Expert outlines what to do
Utah has seen a few reports of bats with rabies this year, the most recent being last week at Pioneer Park.2 months ago
Jeff Caplan
Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Murder in the Wilderness…
… but Fat Bear Week will go on!2 months ago
Mariah Maynes
Bat found in Pioneer Park tests positive for rabies
The bat was found in Pioneer Park on Sept. 27, and may have been handled by people in the park.2 months ago
Mariah Maynes
DWR advises hunters check deer meat for chronic wasting disease
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources advised hunters to have deer and elk harvested from certain locations tested for chronic wasting disease.2 months ago
