Wildlife

buck deer shown --SALT LAKE CITY -- From Saturday until Oct. 29, Utah hunters with the necessary pe...
Sam Herrera

Deer hunting permits may see decrease this year

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said it recommends a decrease in deer hunting permits for this year based on population data.
2 years ago
Mountain goat in a canyon....
Sam Herrera

Mountain goat spotting in Utah this spring

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting two mountain goat viewing events this spring. The events are both free.
2 years ago
Peacock at Hogle Zoo subject of lawsuit....
Curt Gresseth

Lawsuit says peacock scratched girl’s face at Hogle Zoo

A peacock attacked and injured a young girl at Utah's Hogle Zoo in April 2021 according to a lawsuit that has been filed against the zoo.
2 years ago
The Grand Teton National Park reported its first grizzly bear sighting of 2022 on Sunday, March 13....
Mark Jones

Grand Teton National Park reports first grizzly bear sighting of 2022

The first grizzly bear sighting of 2022 in Grand Teton National Park was reported on Sunday, March 13.
2 years ago
The wolverine was captured in Rich County....
Sam Herrera

Wolverine captured in Utah and released back into wild

The wolverine was found in Rich County. The Division of Wildlife Resources placed a GPS collar on the animal for tracking purposes.
2 years ago
The Utah Wildlife Board voted Thursday to keep its restriction on the use of trail cameras in place...
Mark Jones

Utah Wildlife Board votes to restrict trail cameras at rule appeal hearing

The Utah Wildlife Board voted Thursday to keep the restrictions on trail cameras in place
2 years ago
Two swans flying through the air....
Sam Herrera

Where to safely see wild swans in Utah this month

Wild swans will be in Utah this March as they stop in during their migration. Two spots are recommended for those who want to see the swans.
2 years ago
deer Carbon County...
Simone Seikaly

Three deer killed and left to waste in Carbon County

Utah wildlife officials said that two doe and one buck deer were found in Carbon County in early December 2021.
2 years ago
This California Quail was recently discovered having been shot with a blowgun. Officials with the W...
Mark Jones

California Quail hanging onto life after being shot with a blowgun

A California Quail is lucky to be alive, experts say, after being shot with a blowgun.
2 years ago
FILE: Singular bull elk peers in the direction of the camera Photo: Department of Wildlife Services...
Jessica Lowell, Marc Giauque, and Simone Seikaly

Elk move to private land when hunting season starts, say BYU researchers

Using GPS tracking, BYU researchers were able to determine when elk move onto and off of private lands (hint, it was during hunting season.)
2 years ago
Photo of Utah Lake [Photo Credit: Canva Images]...
Curt Gresseth

Developer discusses plan to revive, restore Utah Lake

A company plans to build man-made islands with material dredged from the bed of Utah Lake, cleaning the water and make it a welcoming spot for recreation and birds.
2 years ago
bald eagles injured...
Becky Bruce

Wildlife rehab center rescues two bald eagles in one day

Wildlife rescuers hope to be able to release both bald eagles back into the wild, but note they can't guarantee that possibility. 
2 years ago
The Summit County Sheriff's Office responded Monday to a hunting accident near milepost 178 off of ...
Mark Jones

Salt Lake County woman killed in a Summit County hunting accident

A Summit County hunting accident claimed the life of a 58=year-old woman from Salt Lake County on Monday.
2 years ago
shed antlers 2024...
Eliza Craig

Antler ethics: take this quiz if you want to pick up shed antlers this season

The Division of Wildlife Resources asks the public complete one extra step this year before hunting and bringing home shed antlers.
2 years ago
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is investigating the illegal killing of a buck deer earlier...
Mark Jones

DWR seeks information on killing of buck deer and removal of its antlers

DWR officers are investigating the illegal killing of a buck deer near the border of Sanpete and Sevier counties.
2 years ago
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is seeking information into the illegal killing of this bul...
Mark Jones

DWR seeks information on bull elk illegally killed

The Division of Wildlife Resources are seeking information into the killing of a bull elk in Kane County.
2 years ago
Great Salt Lake low water...
Curt Gresseth

Great Salt Lake could use your help now, says expert

The Great Salt Lake is an essential stopover for migrating birds and a financial driver of the state economy, but it is suffering historic water lows amid a drought. The good news, says a water-conservation expert, is residents and legislators have the tools needed to raise the water levels of the lake back again.
2 years ago
An animal found on the side of the road in Duchesne County though to be a wolf-hybrid turns out to ...
Eliza Craig

Duchesne County ‘wolf-hybrid’ found dead confirmed to be German shepherd

Turns out a dead animal found in Utah believed to be a wolf or wolf-hybrid, is actually just a German shepherd.
2 years ago
spring lake payson...
Simone Seikaly

Fishing limit temporarily increased to eight at Spring Lake in Payson

The fishing limit at Spring Lake has been increased ahead of scheduled maintenance to the community fishing pond in Payson.
2 years ago
An officer with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources was not hurt Saturday morning after his tru...
Mark Jones

DWR officer avoids serious injury after collision in Provo Canyon

An DWR officer was not seriously hurt following a collision between two vehicles Saturday morning.
2 years ago
remains found...
Eliza Craig

Family members of John E. Booth located

Utahn found human bones and an ID card near the shore of Utah Lake. Now, Utah County officials request help.
2 years ago
Ice fishing photo: Division of Wildlife Resources...
Eliza Craig

Ice fishing: Utah’s lesser known winter sport

Utah is famous for its winter sports. Often people think about skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. This season, give ice fishing a whirl!
2 years ago
Photo credit: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources...
Mark Jones

Utah Wildlife Board votes to restrict trail camera use, makes other hunting changes

The Utah Wildlife Board voted Tuesday on a number of issues, including restricting trail cameras during hunts. Hunting changes regarding cougars and black bears were also made.
2 years ago
Photo of one of the fish that rained down on a Texas town. Photo: City of Texarkana, Texas...
Eliza Craig

Fish rained from the sky in a Texas town

The metaphor, "raining cats and dogs," took on a whole new meaning in a Texas town. For several minutes on Wednesday it "rained fish."
2 years ago