Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Bison are hardy, long lived megafauna, so biologists were shocked when 40% of a herd in Utah's Book Cliffs died in just six days. Testing revealed the culprit, but some big questions still remain.

In other news, a new Box Elder County wildfire has burned 4,500 acres so far. And, private land near Zion National Park is being protected from development through a conservation easement.

One fire is burning west of Bear River City, while the other is in the Hansel Valley. In other news, bison hunts in the Book Cliffs area are changing after a massive die-off from pneumonia.

In other news, biologists are removing non-native fish from the High Uintas to make room for native cutthroat trout. And, a new head of the Utah Department of Natural Resources starts next month.

White sturgeon are a dinosaur-like fish that can live for decades and grow longer than a pickup truck. They're not native to Utah. So why is a state agency introducing them?

In other news, a bat tested positive for rabies in Weber County, the fourth in Utah this year. And, you can light fireworks at the Bonneville Salt Flats on the Fourth of July this year.

In other news, crews fighting the Iron Fire in Juab County may have been exposed to lead. And, target shooting is banned on wildlife management areas in over half of Utah's counties.

In other news, Eva Lopez Chavez, who was being investigated for sexual misconduct, has been removed from the Salt Lake City Council for living outside district boundaries.

Utahns are turning everyday wildlife sightings into powerful data for scientists. From birding to herping, community science is helping track species and support conservation across the state.

Logan’s fish hatchery is poised to hook the state’s long-term angling plans.