Utah DNR
— Two nonresident hunters were convicted after flying a private helicopter into remote eastern Utah CWMU land and illegally harvesting two bull elk, plus other wildlife violations, following a DNR investigation prompted… More: Fox 13 , KJZZ , KUTV 2News · All 4 reports
— Human-caused wildfires make up about 42% of Utah's 1,000-plus wildfires this year, down from 68% in 2025 and 57% in 2024, as lightning-caused fires surge, though officials say this doesn't necessarily mean fewer people… More: ABC 4 , Fox 13 , KJZZ , KJZZ , KSL , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News · All 8 reports
— Republican lawmakers toured Great Salt Lake wetlands via airboat to assess conservation efforts, with plans to introduce new bills next month addressing water delivery to the lake, invasive plants, and agricultural… More: ABC 4 , KSL , KSL , KSL · All 5 reports
— Utah's 2026 waterfowl hunting season opened with DWR warning of dry conditions, reduced wetland habitat around the Great Salt Lake, and lower duck and goose numbers compared to 2025. More: ABC 4 , ETV News (Carbon/Emery) · All 3 reports
— Drought and wildfires are pushing deer, bears, foxes, mountain lions and coyotes into Utah residential areas in search of food and water, according to a USU Extension wildlife specialist, who offers safety tips for… More: Cedar City News (Iron County) , St George News (Washington County) · All 3 reports
— A House Rules podcast episode features House Majority Leader Casey Snider interviewing new Utah DNR Commissioner Jamie Barnes about the state's 2025 wildfire season, which saw nearly 1,000 fires burn over half a… 