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Most mule deer hunters have heard of cheatgrass, but aren't sure why it's called that and have no idea how it affects wildlife, especially mule deer. This thread, hopefully, will be a discussion about it's vicious affects on mule deer (and other species). To begin, let's talk about the...

2023 GS Buck Deer Success Rates

Tristate, I don't know where you live, but I hope this didn't affect you! AND I certainly hope the citizens of Texas, the cattle ranchers and the wildlife you dearly love get through this as well as they do in Utah. AND I hope the governments of both states (an others) realize how evil...

Per 2Lumpy's post #105-HUNT EXPO, here is some of my work. I'll add more as I can. Mossberg 910 aht - 30-06 before: after:

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Here's a list of this year's Expo tag winners who have won before. Some of you are luckier than others. Congratulations! Bowhay, Zachary--Moore ID--------Bull Elk---Arch--Boulder---2nd Ex tag Bronson, Aaron--W Haven UT----Buck Deer-AW--Elk Ridge--2nd Ex tag Christensen, Stephen-LeamingtonUT-RM...

https://wildlife.utah.gov/public_meetings/rac/2020-04-rac-packet.pdf

It's online: https://wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks/2020_biggameapp.pdf

LAST EDITED ON Dec-06-19 AT 01:30PM (MST)[p]LAST EDITED ON Dec-06-19 AT 01:11?PM (MST) LAST EDITED ON Dec-06-19 AT 01:09?PM (MST) https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/epa-reauthorizes-use-of-dangerous-cyanide-bombs-that-kill-thousands-of animals-every-year.html (You'll have to click on the...

Included in the December RAC packets are the new hunting proposals that the management of the Division of Parks and Recreation are recommending to their Board. (The Wildlife Board has already approved the changes they need to make on this issue.) The info is on pages 12 to 16 of the packet...

LAST EDITED ON Nov-27-19 AT 12:34PM (MST)[p]Disclaimers: I'm giving you my update on the Northern RAC based on my meager notes and my memory, but if any of you were there, you're more than welcome to make corrections on the meeting agenda action item discussions if need be. Also, I'm not going...

LAST EDITED ON Nov-04-19 AT 07:31PM (MST)[p]LAST EDITED ON Nov-04-19 AT 07:27?PM (MST) https://wildlife.utah.gov/public_meetings/rac/2019-11_rac_packet.pdf Also: - Bucks, Bull, OIAL 2020 Season Dates. - CWMU Management Plans. - Proposed rule ammendments to address point creep, lost...

LAST EDITED ON Aug-13-19 AT 00:08AM (MST)[p]Here are the Utah 2019 Antlerless Drawing Odds reports: https://wildlife.utah.gov/pdf/bg/2019/19_antlerless_drawing_odds_report.pdf https://wildlife.utah.gov/pdf/bg/2019/19_youth_antlerless_drawing_odds_report.pdf Looks like we're now getting some...

And the beat goes on per the June 6 WB meeting audio: Randy Dearth/SFW, Wade Heaton/Alton CWMU Operator/Friends of the Paunsagunt/(SFW?), Brett (Sullivan? Silvan?)/Unknown. AND Byron Bateman/SFW is now the new chair and Kevin Albrecht/Trophy advocate/(SFW?) is the new vice chair.

I got a Mule Deer Committee Survey today and filled it out. If you happen to be one of the lucky random winners too, I urge you to fill it out as well. The committee needs and values your input and it's your chance to speak your mind regarding mule deer management and hunting. And you don't have...

It's now online: https://wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks/2019_field_regs.pdf

https://wildlife.utah.gov/plan-your-antlerless-hunt.html You'll have to click on several links to get info, but good luck in your planning, your draws, and your hunts. And be safe and have fun!

It's online! https://wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks/2019_pdfs/2019_biggameapp.pdf Start planning already!

This year I shot a doe on a friend's farm using a depredation tag/voucher (one of ten or twenty) he received from the DWR as compensation for the loss of approximately $30,000 (per bale count) from his alfalfa hay fields and an unknown amount of corn from his feed corn fields. Needless to say...

There are fires all over the west and many of us will hunt in those areas. Here's some info and warnings about hunting there.(or fishing, hiking, camping, etc.) Be Safe! https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/5253/35957

Besides the Paunsaugunt cactus deer study, this last Wildlife Board meeting also contained a proposal for the DWR to contact Utah legislators for a possible change in the Mentor Program. Since the change requires a change in the State Code, this is just a preliminary measure, but what the DWR...

LAST EDITED ON Sep-03-16 AT 02:09PM (MST)[p]The UDWR asked for, and got from the Wildlife Board, some one-time (supposedly) permits (10) on the Pauns for a study regarding the unusual number of cactus bucks on that unit. 10 people in the depredation pool will each pay $80 and be accompanied by a...

The Utah Antlerless Guide Book is now available at: http://wildlife.utah.gov/plan-your-antlerless-hunt.html There are further links to new info, schedules, tables, maps, etc. You can't apply until May 26, but you can start planning now.

LAST EDITED ON May-02-16 AT 01:21PM (MST)[p]It's coming! May 20(12:00noon-8:00pm)& 21(10:am-7:00pm) at the Maverik Center! Not only will there be hunting and fishing vendors and activities, but many other outdoor vendors and activities. Dockdogs - dog jumping competition. Kids Fishing Pond -...

LAST EDITED ON Dec-04-15 AT 10:22AM (MST)[p]Amy, Since you are going to include several explanations regarding Antlerless Elk Control Permits, additional opportunity antlerless deer and elk permits, and two-doe deer and pronghorn permits in the new regulations, it might be prudent to also...

The Southern Region DWR is holding open houses regarding the deer unit plans with the following schedule: Feb 5 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Fillmore & Beaver Units. Fillmore Library 25 S 100 W, Fillmore Feb 11 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Mt Dutton & Panguitch Lake Units Triple C Arena 50 E 900 N, Panguitch Feb...

If you (or someone you know) get or have gotten a DWR email notification to take the survey online, please reply! The Mule Deer Planning Committee needs YOUR info to come up with the new 5 year statewide plan. And the statewide plan is the umbrella for the unit plans, so it's important to the...

As usual with a heavy big game animal agenda, the meeting was 4 hours long. I missed the first half hour because of a family situation, but here's what happened on the action items per the printed agenda: #5- R657-45 Wildlife License, Permit & COR Forms Rule amendment. This is the amendment...

LAST EDITED ON Jan-15-14 AT 02:34PM (MST)[p]Let me start this thread with some disclaimers: 1) I'm not a biologist. I just ask a LOT of questions. 2) Some of the answers I receive may or may not reflect the latest up to date knowledge. 3) These transplant are NOT for the primary purpose of...

It's now online. See Utah sub-forum.

It's now online at: http://wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks/2014_pdfs/2014_biggameapp.pdf