Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is searching for homes for 15 desert tortoises who can't be released back into the wild. And, Alan Osmond of the musical group The Osmonds died this week.

In other news, fish are being stocked in Utah's reservoirs early ahead of near-record heat this week. And, another Utah lawmaker has decided not to run for reelection.

A new study funded by NASA and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources tracked the movements of deer based on moisture levels found in vegetation.

I stood mesmerized by the beauty of the tranquil setting and glowing cottonwoods dwarfed by rainbow colored cliffs. The spell was suddenly shattered by a large aquatic mammal swimming nearby.

Some species of bats roost in the cracks and crevices of homes during the summer months while raising their young. While they can be a minor nuisance, it's not time to kick them out quite yet.

In other news, part of the Jordan River Parkway Trail is closing temporarily while Salt Lake City officials address environmental and safety concerns in the area.

In other news, a task force focused on missing and murdered Indigenous people could be extended for two years. And, new footage shows a crash between a FrontRunner train and an SUV last week.

Peck said he hopes to build on the division’s strong foundation to ensure that wildlife is valuable to everybody.

I've visited Blacksmith Fork Canyon with a thousand or so fifth and sixth graders — a few at a time — for a day with biologists and managers. Each time, we feed wintering elk about 5,000 pounds of hay.

In other news, Utah anglers broke seven state records last year. And, the Utah Avalanche Center is enhancing forecasts thanks to a $1 million grant.