Wildlife

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Michelle Lee

A beautiful waterwise garden in the backyard

SALT LAKE CITY – It’s time to escape into a beautiful backyard garden. A couple weeks ago, Maria and Taun toured Andrea Simondi’s waterwise garden in Spanish Fork, Utah. Andrea has interest in waterwise gardening, so she has her own right in her backyard. Her waterwise garden is massive and has a wide variety of […]
1 year ago
ice fishing...
Elizabeth Weiler

Ice fishing tournaments happening in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — The winter sport of ice fishing will now be open to spectators as ice fishing tournaments pop up all over the state. Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources has announced 10 different ice fishing tournaments that it will be sponsoring or hosting.  The DWR advised that a valid Utah fishing license is […]
1 year ago
Annually, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources restocks local waterbodies around the state with ...
Hugo Rikard-Bell

The Division of Wildlife Resources rock water levels in Utah lakes by adding millions of fish

Annually, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources restocks local waterbodies around the state with fish to enhance the angling experience and boost native fish populations.
1 year ago
Utah Department of Public Safety pilot Luke Bowman talks with media about the mission to rescue peo...
Mark Jones

Pilot says Thursday’s DNR helicopter crash could have been worse

A helicopter crash Thursday in the La Sal mountains could have been worse, according to the chief pilot at Utah's Department of Public Safety Aero-Bureau.
1 year ago
The 200-pound skull will go on sale at Sotheby's auction house in New York on December 9. (Photo co...
Amarachi Orie, CNN

T. rex skull could sell for $20 million at auction

A Tyrannosaurus rex skull is expected to fetch up to $20 million at auction next month, according to Sotheby's. The skull, named Maximus, is one of the most complete of its kind ever found, the auction house said in a press release Tuesday.
1 year ago
Utah Roadkill Reporter is a new app helping reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. Available on Google...
Devin Oldroyd

DWR and UDOT introducing new app Utah Roadkill Reporter

Utah Roadkill Reporter is a new app helping reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. Available on Google Play and the App store now.
1 year ago
A burrow is among the items an adopted desert tortoise needs. Photo by Utah Division of Wildlife Re...
Mia Alberti, Lianne Kolirin and Tara Subramaniam, CNN

Jonathan the tortoise, world’s oldest land animal, celebrates his 190th birthday

The South Atlantic island of St. Helena is celebrating the birthday of the world's oldest living land animal -- a Seychelles giant tortoise called Jonathan, who is turning 190.
1 year ago
After nine months of rehab in Kanab, Utah, a formerly injured Golden Eagle has been released back i...
Curt Gresseth

Golden eagle saved from death and rehabilitated in Utah flies home

An injured golden eagle spent months rehabilitating in Kanab, Utah after an injury. It was released home in November.
1 year ago
Gov. Cox mental health...
Mark Jackson

Utah’s Coordinated Action Plan for Water released this week

Utah’s Coordinated Action Plan for Water was released Wednesday by Gov. Spencer Cox and state agencies.
1 year ago
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food announced Wednesday two new cases of avian influenza....
Mark Jones

Two new cases of avian influenza announced Wednesday

Two new cases of avian influenza have been confirmed by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. The new cases are in Iron and Utah counties.
1 year ago
hunting permits...
Elizabeth Weiler

DWR conducting deer research and checkups via helicopter transport

Deer are plentiful in the Beehive State. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said this time of year is prime time to conduct deer research.
1 year ago
Utah's Morning News host Tim Hughes discusses how to talk turkey and other requirements you'll need...
Tim Hughes

KSL Outdoors: Talking turkey (and knowing when not to)

You know about the gobble. But when to use it? And what about the purr, or tree call? Using any at the wrong time will doom your turkey hunt.
1 year ago
Angler Andy Hackett lands one of the world's biggest goldfish ever caught. The gigantic orange spec...
Mark Jones

Fisherman catches 67-pound goldfish

A 67-pound, 4-ounce goldfish was caught by UK angler Andy Hackett. It took Hackett 25 minutes to reel the fish in.
1 year ago
sleigh rides in utah are pictured, a horse drawn sleigh is pictured...
Alejandro Lucero

Utah DWR offering horse-drawn sleigh and wagon rides for the first time in two years

Sleigh rides in Utah have been on pause for the last two years at the Hardware Wildlife Management Area, but they're finally back.
1 year ago
a woman rides her e-bike, e-bikes are now banned in certain wildlife areas in Utah...
Samantha Herrera

DWR reminding Utahns that some e-bikes are banned in wildlife management areas

Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes are now banned in waterfowl and wildlife management areas across the state after a new rule took effect this month.
1 year ago
controlled burns...
Elizabeth Weiler

Controlled burns happening across the state, officials advise

Across Utah controlled burns are occurring with piles of burning brush. Before reporting a wildfire, confirm that it isn't a controlled burn.
1 year ago
Image of the cows who were hit by cars after walking onto highway 13 in Tremonton (Photo courtesy o...
Chandler Holt

Cows on highway cause multiple accidents

Several cows found themselves on Highway 13 Saturday morning. It is unknown at this time where the cows came from or who they are owned by.
1 year ago
As Antarctica's emperor penguins are increasingly threatened by the climate crisis, the flightless ...
Ashley Strickland, CNN

Antarctica’s emperor penguins at risk of extinction due to the climate crisis

As Antarctica's emperor penguins are increasingly threatened by the climate crisis, the flightless seabirds will receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act, or ESA.
1 year ago
How does the Utah Hogle Zoo transport animals during a fire?...
Waverly Golden

How does the Hogle Zoo move animals during a fire

The Hogle Zoo holds fire drills periodically in case the real thing occurs, but how does the zoo move animals during a fire?
1 year ago
honey bees electricity...
Hafsa Khalil, CNN

Honeybees produce as much electricity as a thunderstorm, study shows

Honey bees create an electric charge during flight as a result of friction in the air. The size of the charge varies between species.
1 year ago
There could be some changes coming to elk hunting in the state....
Mark Jones

New Elk Management Plan being proposed by DWR

A new 10-year Elk Management Plan is being proposed by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
1 year ago
A grizzly bear in the snow...
Adam Small

Recent bear attacks have Utah wildlife officials urging preparedness and caution

Humans and bears can coexist in the wild if humans are prepared, conscientious about food practices, and maintain a healthy fear of the animals.
1 year ago
Elk Relocation...
Elizabeth Weiler

DWR is asking for help from Utahns in new poaching investigation

Two bull elk were shot, killed and wasted in Sevier County on two different occasions, Oct. 8 and Oct. 12.
1 year ago
(Utah Division of Wildlife Resources)...
Samantha Herrera

DWR gives tips on how to avoid hitting deer on the road this fall

The DWR said because of more low-visibility hours after daylight saving time, it's more likely that drivers will encounter wildlife on the road.
1 year ago

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