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Many of Utahs waterfowl hunts begin this weekend as drought and the avian flu continue to impact wild birds all over the continent.

DWR News Release SALT LAKE CITY — It’s a quiet, still morning as you sit near the edge of a lake in your blind. You hear some birds in the distance and turn your head to see several ducks flying toward you. Your heartbeat quickens, and you slowly raise your shotgun. Waterfowl hunting season is

Conservation of Great Salt Lake wetlands dates back to the late 1800s. Now its more important than ever.

Duck hunting has a rich history along the shores of the Great Salt Lake. It is a century-old effort to preserve its wetlands and is more important now than ever. The nearly 75-mile Great Salt Lake and its sprawling ecosystem supports 75% of Utah’s wetlands.

Utahs waterfowl hunt begins this weekend for the northern half of the state but many hunters may encounter fewer birds this fall.

SALT LAKE CITY — State wildlife officials announced last week a handful of proposed waterfowl hunting changes that align with a new law that went into effect this month and results from a recent hunting survey. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources officials say the proposed changes, which were first announced Wednesday, could help reduce crowding at state-owned waterfowl management areas and improve the hunting experience. The changes proposed are: Banning guided hunting at all DWR waterfowl m...