Mule Deer

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.

Deer and other wildlife have been migrating across our state much longer than humans. But the introduction of fenced highways and their increased speed and traffic can interfere with migration.

Emerging research has linked low body fat levels on mule deer entering winter to forage competition with elk, further complicating challenges facing the iconic species in decline in Wyoming and across the west.

The City of Eagle Mountain has placed two decoy deer on the side of Cory B. Wride Memorial Highway in order to decrease the number of deer killed by cars on that road.

For the first time since 2017, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is feeding deer to help them survive the winter.

During routine surveillance the Utah Division of Wildlife has confirmed the first case of Chronic wasting disease in Salt Lake County.

Wildlife in urban areas can pose some concerns, especially as our population grows. Joining us to discuss is doctoral student at U of U Austin Green and USU Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist Terry Messmer.

While COVID-19 was confirmed in U.S. populations of white-tailed deer in 2021, the virus was first determined to be present in mule deer last month.

The drought in the west has had a dramatic effect on the landscape. Studies are now revealing that although many systems are struggling, deer may have success this spring.

Wildlife in Utah are suffering in response to record-setting droughts across the state. One species of particular interest is mule deer, whose populations…