The Hardware Wildlife Education Center in Utah is hosting a free "Night Life" exhibit this October to showcase nocturnal animals, featuring photographs, trivia, and activities.

Utah hunters are encouraged to have their deer tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD) at local check stations, as part of ongoing monitoring by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

A bear that wandered near a Moab school and through yards was safely captured and released into the Abajo Mountains.

Utah waterfowl hunting season opens, with license and HIP number requirements outlined by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

Utah's waterfowl hunting season comes with a warning about toxic algal blooms affecting 21 waterbodies, urging hunters to keep pets away from the water.

Blackridge Reservoir in Herriman is closed due to harmful algae blooms, with no timeline for when activities like swimming will be safe again. Other Utah locations are also affected.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has launched a bird-watching competition, the Utah Birding Slam, to engage birders of all levels and support wildlife conservation.

Utah inspected over 11,000 boats for invasive species during Labor Day weekend, with 25 requiring decontamination at Lake Powell alone. The state emphasizes the importance of public compliance to protect ecosystems and infrastructure.

Utah officials urge safety and fire sense ahead of Labor Day weekend to prevent tragedies in parks and on trails, emphasizing life jacket and helmet use, sober operation of boats/OHVs, and wildfire caution.

Utah DWR hosts events for public to observe kokanee salmon's red spawning transformation and advises against disturbing the fish. Spawning viewing spots and a livestream are available.

The Utah DWR has released details for the upland and migratory game bird hunting season, with most species requiring only a basic license but some, like sage-grouse, needing a free online permit.

The article discusses Utah's struggle with drought, emphasizing the crucial role of snowpack in water supply, the impact on ecosystems and communities, and the management of water resources by state authorities.

Utah's reservoirs are depleting quickly due to a dry summer, with levels now at 67% compared to 83% last year. Conservation efforts are being promoted to address the water shortage.