The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is temporarily restricting recreational target shooting with a firearm on wildlife management areas in 16 counties. This decision, made in coordination with applicable county sheriff offices as required by law, is due to ongoing severe wildfire concerns and continuing drought conditions.
In addition to shooting restrictions, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has issued emergency fishing changes for several locations. At Nine Mile Reservoir, an emergency increase to the daily bag limit was implemented as of May 11 because of anticipated drought and poor snowpack; the maximum number of trout anglers can keep has been increased to 16.
An emergency change was also issued for Fall Creek and its tributaries, which include Anderson and Phinney lakes. This change, effective immediately, was prompted by an upcoming rotenone treatment intended to help restore native cutthroat trout.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources also recently reminded the public regarding illegal fish introductions at Strawberry Reservoir following the release of a walleye. The agency noted that introducing new species into waterbodies is both harmful and illegal.
