Outdoors

Hone archery skills at new business

by David Boyle News Director As the spring season approaches, bow hunters in San Juan County are gaining a unique opportunity to sharpen their skills. Archery Mountain Training, a new venture founded by local resident Justin Redd, will launch a series of weekly 3D bow hunting courses beginning...

Snow pack gone after bone-dry winter

by Bill Boyle San Juan Record Editor A bone-dry winter leaves San Juan County with low reservoir levels and with little to no snowpack to fill the reservoirs, raising alarms for the summer of 2026. By March 14, the scarce snowpack at the Camp Jackson SNO-tel station in the Abajo Mountains had...

How low snowpack could impact fire season

by Bradley Washa, Utah State University Extension Many people are wondering what impact this winter’s lackluster snowpack will have on the upcoming wildland fire season. As we approach the end of March, snowpack is at record-low levels across the state. Utah has also experienced the warmest winter...

New ramp due to low water at Lake Powell

The Bullfrog Marina ramp area at Lake Powell is going to be adjusted to ensure recreation is possible as officials continue to prepare for lower water levels this summer. Concessions provider Aramark plans to temporarily move the Bullfrog Marina on the western shore of Lake Powell closer to Halls...

BLM announces 2026 raptor avoidance areas for Indian Creek

Each spring the BLM urges climbers and outdoor recreationists to avoid certain areas in Indian Creek from March through late summer to protect nesting raptors. Falcons, eagles and hawks return annually to nest on cliffs and rock walls, and human disturbance can jeopardize their success. This annual...

Tenth year for Visit with Respect program

by David Boyle News Director A campaign to educate visitors about visitation to the region is celebrating 10 years. Semira Crank is the program director for Visit With Respect, a part of the nonprofit Bears Ears Partnership. In a recent conversation with Redrock92 radio, Crank explained the Visit...

Black bear Photos courtesy of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Minor changes to bear hunting in La Sals

The Utah Wildlife Board approved a few minor changes for bear hunting in Utah, along with other rule amendments, during a recent public meeting. The first year of the current three-year bear recommendation cycle recently ended. The Utah Wildlife Board approved a few minor changes for the 2026 bear...

Two dead at Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park

UPDATE: The death of a six year old boy, and his mother are being investigated as a homicide and suicide in northern San Juan County. San Juan County Sheriff's Office in a release shared that on January 8 at about 8:15 am park rangers in Canyonlands reported a suspicious vehicle parked in a no...

Hatchlings enter their new home with a splash in Scofield Reservoir. Courtesy photo

More than 11.6 million fish stocked in 2025

In an effort to enhance fishing in Utah and boost native fish populations, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources stocks a variety of fish species throughout Utah every year. In 2025, over 11 million fish were stocked into waterbodies across the state. A whopping 11,660,600 fish — totaling a...

Groundbreaking held for Velvet-Wood mine

by David Boyle News Director A groundbreaking for a uranium mine reopening in Lisbon Valley was held on November 6. Canadian-based Anfield Energy is moving forward on the building of its Velvet-Wood mines in Lisbon Valley. Anfield Energy Director Joshua Bleak spoke with Redrock92.7 FM ahead of the...