UtahDWR

Important takeaway for the average person: PLEASE don't touch or pick up dead birds. If you see 5 or more dead ducks/geese or individual dead owls/hawks/vultures, you can report it to the nearest @UtahDWR office

With the help of our partners, we work hard to reduce wildlife/vehicle collisions around the state and make migration safer for Utah’s fish and wildlife. See where we teamed up with @UtahDOT and other partners in 2025 to complete new migration projects: bit.ly/49uHz0q

Ever seen a moose in your neighborhood or near your home? 🫎 Contact @UtahDWR if it’s within city limits. 🫎 Don’t approach it or try to “herd” it to a new location. 🫎 Secure your pets. A moose will kick and stomp them. See other safety tips here: bit.ly/moosetips

As a reminder, our offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, except for the Hardware Education Center, which will be open regular hours.

@UServeUtah Thank you for sharing! 🙏

DWR Dedicated Hunter volunteers complete over 1,100 projects in 2025 to benefit wildlife #UtahVolunteers @UtahDWR wildlife.utah.gov/news/utah-wild…

Awesome video on the restoration of native Colorado River Cutthroat on Reader Creek. @UtahDWR Out there doing the Lord's work. youtu.be/hkotjsxyXuI?si…

Over 73,000 acres burned. Now comes the restoration. #monroecanyon 🔥 @UtahDWR @UtahFFSL @UtahPLPCO @FishlakeNF

Conserving Utah’s fish and wildlife wouldn’t be possible without our volunteers. 👏 In 2025, participants in our Dedicated Hunter Program completed 1,176 projects! Learn more about how these volunteers help fish and wildlife in Utah: bit.ly/4jHDOZ4

During yesterday’s (Jan. 8) meeting, the Utah Wildlife Board: 📄 Approved a few minor changes for bear hunting 📄 Provided info about a new study where targeted cougar removals will occur in select hunting units, and more Learn more about these updates: bit.ly/3YtTNjJ

Note: Some events may be canceled or postponed if warm temperatures continue and conditions are unsafe. Watch the event websites and your registration emails for updates.

Even though the weather has been warmer this winter, we’re still hoping for ice! 🤞🎣 From seminars to tournaments, here’s a rundown of upcoming ice-fishing events: bit.ly/4qormzG

The Utah Wildlife Board meeting begins at 9 a.m. this morning. 📃 See the agenda for more details: bit.ly/4q9sbfE 📺 Watch live or later online: bit.ly/4svDCA2

We love hearing about the fish you reel in at Utah’s waterbodies, but it’s especially exciting when those fish are record-breaking catches. 👏🎣 Check out the five new state fishing records set in 2025: bit.ly/3Z7NzpH

February is the best time of year to see America’s national bird here in Utah. 🦅 Bald eagles fly here in the winter to find food and escape colder conditions farther north. Here are some good places to spot them next month: bit.ly/4soKZJu

Utah’s lakes, rivers, and reservoirs are a big part of how we spend time outdoors, close to home, and all across Utah. In 2025, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources stocked 11,660,600 fish in 655 Utah waterbodies. Most of those fish came from @UtahDWR hatcheries in the state. This work supports better fishing for Utahns and helps with conservation and recovery efforts for native species. More here: wildlife.utah.gov/news/utah-wild…

Check out the latest episode of the Wild podcast, where you’ll hear about what we do when wildlife goes a little wild and ends up on a freeway — or even in your backyard! Listen now: bit.ly/490HRuy

@skullboundtv @littlebair1 Amazing footage! So glad we could help these elk.

Way to go @UtahDWR and @littlebair1 !

We hope your holiday season is merry and bright! 🌟 As a reminder, our offices and facilities will be closed on Dec. 25 for Christmas, and on Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day. If you need to buy a hunting or fishing license, you can still do that online: bit.ly/4s7UT2c

If you’d like to gather shed antlers in Utah between Jan. 1 and May 31, you must complete the free Antler Gathering Ethics course. Learn more and take the course: bit.ly/shedantler2026

It’s #FoodieFriday and we’re here with a podcast episode detailing what to do after you harvest your animal. 🥩 We go over equipment and tips for field dressing, processing, storing and cooking your game meat. Tune in for this mouth-watering discussion: bit.ly/48RiACV