Don’t miss the latest episode of the Wild podcast, where we talk about bighorn sheep in Utah: where they are located, interesting facts about them and why it can be challenging to manage this big game species. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3G7uCOg

Heads up if you are planning to recreate on Utah public lands. 🔥👇

Didn’t draw a buck deer or bull elk permit? Don’t worry, you’ll have another chance to get one this month! See the July sales dates and the number of permits available: bit.ly/4eqyp5P

See some of nature’s most captivating creatures at our free hummingbird banding demonstration on July 19 from 7-11 a.m. 🤩 This event will be held at the Red Canyon Lodge in Dutch John. Space is limited, so don’t wait! Sign up today: bit.ly/4lC3UfO

The application period for this year’s grouse, crane and tundra swan hunts is now open! 🪶 Be sure to apply before 11 p.m. MDT on July 16: bit.ly/3P59Due

Utah’s Blue Ribbon Fisheries program allocated $450,000 toward nine projects aimed at enhancing Blue Ribbon waterbodies so they remain outstanding places to fish. 🙌🎣 Learn more about these projects and the Blue Ribbon Fisheries Program: bit.ly/3GsF9DG

As a reminder, our offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, July 4 for Independence Day. 🇺🇸 If you need to buy a hunting or fishing license, you can still do that online or at the nearest retail license agent.

With help from amazing partners, our teams inspected 10,301 boats and performed 256 decontaminations over the Fourth of July weekend! 🇺🇸 This was to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (like quagga mussels). 🚫🦪 Learn more about these efforts: bit.ly/4lLAY57

Right now, bat sightings are common because young bats are learning to fly and leaving their roosts. 🦇 To avoid any conflicts, make sure you know these important bat safety tips: bit.ly/4ky1u0N

New fishing record! 🏆 Congratulations to Chris Anderson on the hybrid sunfish he caught at Sand Hollow Reservoir on June 15. It weighed just over one pound and was almost 13 inches long! 👏🎣 Learn how to submit your own record-breaking catches: bit.ly/3QJ2gtW

The Utah Cutthroat Slam has reached a milestone of over 1,750 slam completions and is releasing the newest medallion — featuring a Bonneville cutthroat trout — for anglers who complete the fishing challenge. 🙌🎣 Learn how you can participate: bit.ly/4kC4xFf

If you’re spending time in Utah’s high-elevation areas, you might encounter mountain goats. 🏔️ Learn more about these animals (that can be aggressive if you get too close) and how to avoid conflicts with them: bit.ly/4lWYVGL

We want to hear from you! 📢 We’re proposing a few updates to some license and permit rules, including allowing the option of electronically tagging a harvested animal. Learn more about these recommendations and how you can provide feedback: bit.ly/4kFar8F

Come share your ideas! 💡 We’re hosting an upcoming series of meetings throughout the state to gather input on how to increase Utah’s deer population. 🦌 See meeting locations and details: bit.ly/3GFyBBX

Come see majestic mountain goats in the wild at our upcoming free viewing event! 🤩⛰️ It will be held Aug. 9 near Big John Flat on the Tushar Mountains in Beaver County. See event details and register today: bit.ly/44GC9Nv

In the latest episode of the Wild podcast, we chat about three native fish species: bluehead suckers, roundtail chub and flannelmouth suckers. Learn how these fish are similar, what makes each species unique and how we work with partners to conserve them: bit.ly/3GPUVZK

More work is underway to help restore native cutthroat trout! 🐟 For the fourth consecutive year, we are coordinating with Ashley NF to conduct treatments to drainages in the High Uintas. Learn more about these upcoming projects: bit.ly/4kKPTeJ

As a reminder, our offices and facilities will be closed Thursday, July 24 for Pioneer Day. If you need to buy a hunting or fishing license, you can still do that online or at the nearest retail license agent.

Utah’s general-season deer and elk archery hunts begin Aug. 16! 🏹 🦌 Is your gear ready and do you have the safety info you need? Read up on what you should know before you go: bit.ly/4nZnlkJ