cantkillathing
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I was wondering if anyone else believes this article about the deer herds being the best since year 2000. Not even close.
Mule deer legally, illegally killed
Each year, hundreds of hunting permits are sold throughout Utah. The money from those permits goes back into the DWR program to help regulate and monitor the wildlife.
In 2013, 29,270 mule deer were legally taken in the state. In 2014, there were 316 illegally taken big game animals that had a total aggregate value of $487,250, according to DWR Captain Mitch Lane.
DWR public relations officer Mark Hadley said the number of mule deer has increased throughout the state over the last few years.
?After the hunting seasons are over each fall, our biologists survey the deer populations,? Hadley said. ?Based on surveys conducted after the 2013 season, we estimated the population at 332,900 deer. That's the highest number of deer in Utah since 2000. After the 2000 hunts were over, surveys turned up an estimated 322,000 deer.?
Mule deer are often transported to different areas around the state in an effort to spread herds that are too large and overgrazing. DWR officials transported 256 mule deer during 2013-2014, according to DWR employee Justin Shannon.
Mule deer legally, illegally killed
Each year, hundreds of hunting permits are sold throughout Utah. The money from those permits goes back into the DWR program to help regulate and monitor the wildlife.
In 2013, 29,270 mule deer were legally taken in the state. In 2014, there were 316 illegally taken big game animals that had a total aggregate value of $487,250, according to DWR Captain Mitch Lane.
DWR public relations officer Mark Hadley said the number of mule deer has increased throughout the state over the last few years.
?After the hunting seasons are over each fall, our biologists survey the deer populations,? Hadley said. ?Based on surveys conducted after the 2013 season, we estimated the population at 332,900 deer. That's the highest number of deer in Utah since 2000. After the 2000 hunts were over, surveys turned up an estimated 322,000 deer.?
Mule deer are often transported to different areas around the state in an effort to spread herds that are too large and overgrazing. DWR officials transported 256 mule deer during 2013-2014, according to DWR employee Justin Shannon.