Wildlife

A buck deer crosses in front of a truck in Oak City in November 2022. A new report from the Utah DW...
Waverly Golden

Over 1,000 fish and wildlife illegally killed in Utah during 2023

According to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, 2023's numbers were slightly lower than 2022's numbers.
3 months ago
The area features a high fence that provides perfect sheep habitat and lower predator densities...
Tim Hughes

Bighorn sheep nursery moves to new Utah home

The Division of Wildlife Resources needed a disease-free space for the bighorn sheep population to have a healthy "feeder herd."
3 months ago
Motus monitoring station at the Ogden Nature Center, where official hope that their animal tracking...
Emma Keddington

Utah conservation research to get boost from new tech

A migration tracking system will gather data on the movements of birds, bats, and insects and will aid Utah conservation efforts.
3 months ago
Image of June Suckers at the Fisheries Experiment Station in Logan, Utah. Nov. 8, 2006. The June Su...
Devin Oldroyd

How the Endangered Species Act has affected Utah’s wildlife

Wednesday marks 50 years since the Endangered Species Act became law. That meant special protections for much of Utah's wildlife.
3 months ago
The Division of Wildlife Resources has authorized Utah cities to rely on police to cull urban herds...
Peter Johnston

DWR calls on city police to help with urban deer

The Division of Wildlife Resources is authorizing city police to help with the urban deer population, hoping to reduce auto vs. deer accidents.
3 months ago
gray wolf show, wolves may wander into utah...
Allessandra Harris

Recently reintroduced Colorado wolves could find their way into Utah

Wolves are protected under the Endangered Species Act, meaning they are illegal to kill and trap in Utah.
3 months ago
FILE - A bald eagle flies at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, in Mound ...
MATTHEW BROWN and AMY BETH HANSON

Men charged with killing eagles to sell on black market

A federal grand jury indictment says two men killed about 3,600 birds during a "killing spree" on Montana's Flathead Indian Reservation and elsewhere.
4 months ago
a mountain lion in a backyard -- when to report a mountain lion sighting...
Emma Keddington

Recent footage has the DWR explaining when to report a neighborhood mountain lion sighting

The DWR said the people should report a mountain lion in their neighborhood when the animal is aggressive or has been spotted multiple times.
4 months ago
wildlife overpasses...
Curt Gresseth

Feds give Utah $5.5M to build wildlife crossings near Kanab

A UDOT wildlife expert discusses building successful animal crossings to reduce collisions with vehicles.
4 months ago
Priya, a red panda, passed away on November 28, 2023...
Derrick Jones

Hogle Zoo mourns death of Priya, a red panda

This news comes after the zoo had placed her on veterinary advisement, after which, her condition became critical over the next few days. 
4 months ago
two buck deer shown, deer elk and moose are at risk for chronic wasting disease in utah...
Hugo Rikard-Bell and Sam Herrera

26 cases of chronic wasting disease found in Utah since July

he Utah Division of Wildlife Resources says chronic wasting disease was first detected in Utah in 2002. It affects deer, elk and moose.
4 months ago
A moose stands in front of a fence....
Mariah Maynes

The do’s and don’ts of wildlife sightings

Sometimes, animal officials don't need to know if you've seen wildlife in your neighborhood. Other times, it's important to call.
4 months ago
sleigh rides at the Hardware WMA...
Devin Oldroyd

Utah DWR hosting sleigh rides through hundreds of elk

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources plans to host sleigh rides through a herd of elk starting in December.
4 months ago
One particular type of vole that tends to cause more damage in the fall and winter is the meadow vo...
Michelle Lee

Beware of voles in your lawn this time of year

Have you spotted any voles in your lawn lately? One particular type of vole that tends to cause more damage in the fall and winter is the meadow vole.
5 months ago
A buck deer crosses in front of a truck in Oak City in November 2022....
Emma Keddington and Waverly Golden

Auto/deer collisions rise in November, a reminder to drive carefully

Deer collisions in Utah are higher in November than any other month, remember to stay alert and limit distractions while driving.
5 months ago
Three deer are pictured, deer populations in Northern Utah are decreasing after a hard winter and a...
Alexandrea Bonilla

DWR reminding drivers to watch for wildlife

As temperatures cool and days get shorter, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources says to be on the lookout for animals on the roads.
5 months ago
A cougar is pictured. A new lawsuit says Utah's law that allows yearlong cougar hunting could lead ...
Curt Gresseth and Kristine Weller

Utah’s cougars could go extinct with hunting law, lawsuit says

A lawsuit seeks to throw out a Utah law that legalized unlimited, year-round cougar hunting.
5 months ago
buck deer shown --SALT LAKE CITY -- From Saturday until Oct. 29, Utah hunters with the necessary pe...
Adam Small

2023 Utah general-season buck deer hunt begins Saturday

This year's general-season buck deer hunt in Utah will run from Oct. 21-29. Hunters are not allowed to hunt does or fawns.
5 months ago
Traffic travels along I-80 in Salt Lake City's Parleys Canyon....
Mariah Maynes

November brings most car crashes involving wildlife, DWR says

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said November is the month with the most car crashes involving wildlife.
5 months ago
A cougar is pictured. A new lawsuit says Utah's law that allows yearlong cougar hunting could lead ...
Lauren Steinbrecher

Herriman mountain lion euthanized after sheep attack, face-to-face neighbor encounter

A Herriman woman is recounting the terrifying moment her husband came face-to-face with a cougar right outside their home.
5 months ago
Image of a Kokanee Salmon...
Tim Hughes

Kokanee salmon struggling in Utah as biologists look for solutions

Biologists have been concerned with the trend that has led to a 50% reduction in the number of fish and eggs taken this fall at the usual locations.
5 months ago
(CNN) — Firefighters encountered an unexpected challenge while rescuing a dog trapped in a Tenne...
Zoe Sottile, CNN

Rescuers descended into a deep cave to rescue a trapped dog – then they found a bear

Firefighters encountered an unexpected challenge while rescuing a dog trapped in a Tennessee cave: A black bear was also there.
6 months ago
A Montana man attacked by a grizzly bear five weeks ago is now speaking for the first time. He’s ...
Aimee Cobabe

Grizzly bear attack survivor recovering at University of Utah Hospital

A Montana man attacked by a grizzly bear is now speaking for the first time. He’s been recovering at the University of Utah Hospital.
6 months ago
Austin Thomas and Travis Call install some of the 3,000 feet of irrigation pipeline to replace ditc...
Clayre Scott

The GSL’s flood irrigation system is about to get more efficient

The flood irrigation system on the 200 acres that is part of the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve is being updated.
6 months ago