Hunting

At annual banquet, hunters, researchers, and conservationists came together to support wildlife across Utah’s high deserts. Their work is helping hundreds of species beyond the iconic chukar.

A recent study suggests that coyotes are more abundant in areas where hunting them is allowed.

In other news, Utah hunters have tried to donate game meat to food pantries, but have been turned away due to food and public health regulations on donated food.

In other news, Spanish Fork is receiving $1.2 million in federal funds to assist in flood repair. And, roads in two northern Utah cities have closed due to malfunctioning railroad crossing arms.

Once considered the Mountain West's apex predator, a rise in hunting over the last 200 years has lead to a heavy decline in the mountain lion population.

Shed hunting, or antler gathering, is a popular activity this time of year in Utah. From Feb. 1 to April 15, anyone who wants to gather shed antlers must take an Antler Gathering Ethics Course and carry their certificate with them.

Effective today, anyone can hunt mountain lions in Utah at any time. Some wildlife scientists and hunters take issue with the new law.

A 14-year-old Utahn only trained for two months before finding himself at the biggest sumo wrestling competition in the country.

In an effort to help wintering big game, particularly deer, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources announced a statewide emergency closure to “shed hunting,” effective today through April 30.