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In other news: Washington County has approved population control for ravens in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve to protect the desert tortoise population.
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In other news: Gov. Spencer Cox signed 74 bills on Tuesday from Utah's 2024 Legislative Session, and the Utah Supreme Court rules businesses cannot claim COVID-19 as a "disruptive event."
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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.
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In other news: The Utah group, Save People Save Wildlife is advocating for a wildlife crossing to be built in Park City.
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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.
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Bobcats and other carnivores can remove over 95% of chronic wasting disease prions from infected meat, according to early findings.
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In other news, Salt Lake City was awarded nearly $1 million for road safety education, and also opened a temporary microshelter community to help homelessness in the city. And, Utah is preparing for reintroduced Colorado wolves to possibly cross the border.
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The Hardware Wildlife Management Area offers sleigh rides through herds of wild elk to the public.
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The Utah Department of Transportation plans to use new federal funding for constructing wildlife crossings over busy roads, adding fencing, and more tracking and mapping tools.
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Wolverines need deep snow for their habitats, but experts say snow levels are dwindling due to climate change.