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Biologists see hunting as management tool for Wasatch Back elk populations
What happened
Biologists in Utah are using hunting as a management tool to control elk populations in the Wasatch Back region. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is also warning drivers to be cautious of deer and other wildlife on roadways during fall migration and mating season, when wildlife-vehicle collisions are most common.
Timeline
- Park Record Biologists see hunting as management tool for Wasatch Back elk populations
- ETV News (Carbon/Emery) Watch for deer on roadways during peak migration seasons, darker commuting months
- TownLift Utah drivers urged to watch for deer as daylight hours shrink
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Watch for deer on roadways during peak migration seasons, darker commuting months
— The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources warns drivers to be cautious during peak deer migration seasons, particularly in November, when wildlife-vehicle collisions are most common. The agency is using tracking data and…