Outdoors

Utah is home to 18 confirmed bat species. An upcoming event in Moab will give you an opportunity to see them up close. Photo courtesy Division of Wildlife Services

Want to see bats in the wild? Attend a viewing event in Moab

Utah is home to 18 confirmed bat species, and an upcoming Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) event will give you the opportunity to learn more about them and to possibly see bats up close. Bats are unique in that they are the only mammals capable of true flight. They live throughout the...

Lake Powell water level may close Halls ramp

Seasonal water level changes at Lake Powell are becoming more pronounced as forecasts from the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) project continued declines through the next several months. Lake level changes will influence the functionality of all launch ramps. The lake water elevation is currently 29...

Fishing season is on

Aaron Keith, Jr. proudly displays a pike he caught during a recent fishing visit to Recapture Reservoir in Blanding. There are numerous places in southeastern Utah where you can snag your next big catch. Visit the Division of Wildlife Resources fishing page at dwrapps.utah.gov/fishing/fStart for...

Quagga mussels at Wahweap Marina in Lake Powell. Jordan Nielson photo

More than 10K boats inspected

Over 10K boats were inspected for aquatic invasive species during the busy Fourth of July weekend. The main goal is to prevent quagga mussels and other aquatic invasive species from Lake Powell and infested reservoirs outside of the state from spreading to other waterbodies in Utah. Statewide,...

A traditional mountain bike and an E-bike on a local slickrock trail. Courtesy photo

BLM seeks input on pedal assist e-bikes on designated trails

Bureau of Land Management officials are considering the use of Class 1 (pedal assist) e-bikes on designated mountain bike trails within the Moab Field Office. They are inviting input from the public. The 30-day public comment period will begin today, June 30, and end July 30. Comments may be...

Southeastern Utah and Lake Powell fishing report for early summer

The Utah Division of Wildlife fishing website features a large variety of links and resources, including an in-depth, interactive map that will help you find a nearby place to fish. You can also rate waters based on your most recent fishing trips. Visit wildlife.utah.gov/fishing to get started....

Event will provide tips, techniques for local fishers

Join fisheries biologists at Blanding Reservoir No. 4 and learn about angling opportunities at six local reservoirs! The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 5 at the Fourth Reservoir, located on North Reservoir Road in Blanding. Meet at the dock. Whether you’re an experienced angler...

Metal crossbow bolt with a field tip recovered from the animal. Photos courtesy of the Utah Division of Law Enforcement

Buck deer killed at Hideout

Utah Department of Natural Resources law enforcement officers are seeking information from the public after a buck deer was illegally shot and killed within the city limits of Monticello in January. A 16-inch wide 2x3 buck deer was shot within the city limits of Monticello around January 15. The...

Want to gather shed antlers? Take the free, mandatory ethics course

Collecting shed antlers from many big game species, including deer, elk and moose, is a popular pastime in Utah. But before you head outdoors to collect shed antlers during the next few months, you must complete the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ Antler Gathering Ethics course — and the dates...

Maxine Deeter (center) was recently honored for 17 years of service by the Utah Section for the Society for Range Management. Courtesy photo

Local ranchers featured at Range Management Meeting in November

By Maxine Deeter Contributing Writer For the second year in a row, La Sal Livestock Company (LLC) of La Sal, owned and operated by Lowry and Justis Redd, was featured in a panel discussion at the annual Utah Section for Range Management (SRM) meeting held in November. Last year, along with the BLT...