Wildlife
Kelsey Earl
Buck deer found dead near Evanston, officials looking for information
DWR officers are looking for the parties responsible for killing and beheading a buck deer, then leaving the body to wither away.2 years ago
Eliza Craig
Birdwatchers’ paradise: winter brings bald eagles to Utah
Birdwatchers in Utah may be especially ecstatic in winter, a season that brings with it bald eagles migrating from colder winter.2 years ago
Eliza Craig
9.6 million fish added to Utah waters in fish stocking efforts
This year, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources' fish stocking efforts continued with nearly ten million fish placed in water bodies.2 years ago
Becky Bruce
Birdwatchers urged to help biologists with annual bird count
VERNAL, Utah — Birdwatchers, assemble! The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources hopes you can help in an upcoming bird count at the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Utah. Wildlife officials ask for birdwatchers to help count birds The 122nd Audubon Christmas Bird Count takes place across multiple locations, 26 just in the state of […]2 years ago
Kelsey Earl
Utah’s Hogle Zoo introduces new Amur tiger, Sasha
Sasha, an Amur tiger from Kansas, is making herself at home in the Asian Highlands exhibit at Utah's Hogle Zoo. About 500 Amur tigers live in the wild.2 years ago
Kate Davis with Utah DWR
Not every wildlife sighting needs reporting, experts say
Ever wondered when to report a wildlife sighting? You don't need to report every sighting of wild animals, but needed reporting helps keep all of us safe.2 years ago
Heather Kelly
Desert Bighorn sheep are getting a nursery in Utah
Whenever we have a need to supplement or create new populations in the state, we will have our own internal bighorn sheep population and can be self sufficient in maintaining healthy herds.2 years ago
Francesca Street, CNN
Great Barrier Reef explodes to life in ‘magical’ spawning event
The Great Barrier Reef "gave birth" in its annual coral spawn, creating a cacophony of color on the Australian landmark.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah DWR wins Cinnamon Creek property auction
The Cinnamon Creek property provides public access for hunting, angling, and other wildlife-related recreation in northern Utah.2 years ago
Mark Jones
Applications for Utah’s spring turkey hunt due on Dec. 27
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will begin accepting applications for a spring limited-entry turkey hunt on Dec. 1.2 years ago
FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press
Program to kill Grand Canyon bison nets 4 animals, criticism
More than 45,000 people applied this spring in a lottery for 12 spots to help cull the herd and make the bison uncomfortable at the park.2 years ago
Mark Jones
Parleys Canyon reseeding effort begins by Division of Wildlife Resources
The Parleys Canyon reseeding is necessary after a fire in August. More than 600 acres were burned, forcing many homeowners to evacuate.2 years ago
Mark Jones
Correctional officer taken into custody by DWR officials
A correctional officer at the Central Correctional Facility has been taken into custody by DWR officials on suspicion of wildlife violations.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah DWR proposes changes to elk hunt permit process
The DWR says changes are needed because elk hunt permit demand has grown and has thereby created technical problems.2 years ago
Eliza Craig
Ducks, Ducks, Geese: Over 60 birds rescued in joint effort
Weber State University and Wasatch Domestic Waterfowl Resource teamed up, and over 60 geese and ducks were safely rescued and rehomed.2 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Overdue Colorado hiker ignores calls from rescuers thinking they were scammers
An overdue hiker in Colorado ignored repeat phone calls from search and rescue teams because they were coming from an unknown number3 years ago
Mark Jones
4 African lions at Utah’s Hogle Zoo test positive for COVID-19 Delta Variant
Four African lions at Utah's Hogle Zoo have tested positive for the COVID-19 Delta variant, according to zoo officials.3 years ago
The Associated Press
Elk roaming Colorado with tire around neck for 2 years freed
PINE, Colo. (AP) — Wildlife officials in Colorado say an elusive elk that has been wandering the hills with a car tire around its neck for at least two years has finally been freed of the obstruction. The 4 1/2-year-old, 600-pound (270-kilogram) bull elk was spotted near Pine Junction, southwest of Denver, on Saturday evening and tranquilized, […]3 years ago
The Associated Press
More than 90 snakes found under Northern California home
More than 90 rattlesnakes were found at a Northern California home.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Hunters asked to be mindful of algal blooms which could endanger pets
The DWR is asking hunters to do everything possible to keep their dogs away from algal blooms. Their toxins can be harmful to pets.3 years ago
Seán Federico-O'Murchú
Fat Bear Week 2021 crowns its winner
A generously girthed brown bear by the name of 480 Otis is again the winner of Fat Bear Week, the fourth time this ursine wonder has claimed the crown.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Utah hunters are asked to have deer tested for chronic wasting disease
According to the DWR, there are currently 124 mule deer and three elk that have tested posted for chronic wasting disease in Utah this year.3 years ago
Alisha Ebrahimji, Liz Stark and Ella Nilsen, CNN
Nearly two dozen species of birds, fish and other wildlife are set to be declared extinct and removed from the endangered species list
The ivory-billed woodpecker, along with 22 other species of birds, fish, mussels and other wildlife, is set to be declared extinct and removed from the endangered species list,3 years ago
