He also served many years on the Davis County Search and Rescue Team. In addition, nontoxic shot is the only ammunition you may have in your possession while on federal refuges, the Scott M. Matheson Wetlands Preserve, the Utah Lake Wetland Preserve, Willard Spur WMA and the following waterfowl management areas: You may not discharge a firearm, crossbow or archery tackle on any of the areas listed above at any time of the year, except during the open waterfowl hunting seasons or as authorized by the Division. 15, 2023, Southern goose area: Oct. 1, 2022 (for Youth Waterfowl Hunt) and Oct. 15, 2022Jan. 21.) For information about discharging a dangerous weapon or firearm in a state park, see the Areas where you cannot discharge a firearm section above or review Utah Code 76-10-508. Prohibited activities include wood cutting and gathering, littering, disturbing or removing plants or natural objects, and removing artifacts of antiquity. Baiting is an illegal activity that involves the spreading of shelled, shucked or unshucked grain, feed or salt to lure, attract or entice birds to an area for the purposes of hunting them. If you do harvest a swan, a Division biologist will complete your harvest survey as part of the post-harvest examination that is required of all successful swan hunters. 3.3.1 Develop list of priority reintroduction species and locations
This section provides information about applying for a swan permit or preference point in 2022. Harold S. Crane Waterfowl Management Areaone half mile north and west of the exterior dike separating the WMAs freshwater impoundments from the Willard Spur. Predator and snipe hunting are not allowed on the refuge. At railroad equipment or facilities, including any sign or signal, Within Utah state park camp or picnic sites, overlooks, golf courses, boat ramps or developed beaches. You can find details below or by visiting wildlife.utah.gov/trial. 2.3.9 Conduct fuels reduction through targeted grazing. The purpose of the internal audit program is to monitor, assess and bring awareness to DNR leadership of high-value risks, the status of internal control activities and the climate and culture of the DNR control environment. A person who is 14 or 15 years old must be accompanied by a person 21 years of age or older while hunting with any weapon. Davis County: Howard Slough, Ogden Bay and Farmington Bay within diked units or as posted. Also, you may not take migratory game birds from an area where tame or captive live ducks or geese are present. Rules R657-4, R657-9-18. The need was to maximize the potential on the areas for a diversity of wildlife with a diversity of habitats in excellent condition. Archery hunting is not allowed on the refuge. New this year: You may not construct a new permanent blind on a waterfowl manage- ment area. Approved Habitat Management Plan identifies many of the activities and functions that will be
Dennis served for 5 years in the private sector and then for 30 years as a Finance Director prior to his assignment as Audit Director in January 2020. Adults must accompany youth hunters. Guides and outfitters are required to have a special-use permit before guiding or transport-ing hunters across waterfowl management areas. This project will address threats to two key terrestrial habitats (lowland sagebrush & desert grassland) and two key aquatic habitats (open water & emergent) that are listed in the WAP. Hunters may enter the refuge two hours before sunrise and must exit the Refuge by two hours after sunset during the hunting season. Reminder: There are new rules for tagging swans, 50 CFR 20.40, Utah Code 23-20-9 and Utah Admin. He founded Rapid Progression Kayak School, and worked many years in the ski industry in mountain operations management. PM Agency: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. To prevent excessive trumpeter swan harvest, the Division requires anyone applying for a swan permit to complete a mandatory, in-depth orientation course. Jeff learned to love the outdoors from an early age when his family camped and played at national and state parks throughout the West. Rule R657-9-22. 28, 2023. He enjoys camping, ice fishing, riding off-highway vehicles and exploring Utahs beautiful wilderness. expect to encounter conservation officers and biologists checking hunters in the marsh and at checkpoints. He is a geoscientist, educator and technology expert with 30+ years of experience in industry, academia and regulatory state government. Once youve taken a migratory game bird, several rules apply to the use of the game youve taken. Motorized boats, which are boats with a motor of any kind, including a gas engine or an electric mo- tor, are not allowed in the following areas: A motorized vehicle is a vehicle that is self-propelled or possesses the ability to be self-propelled. Please remember that there is not a later start time for Utahs urban counties on the day of the waterfowl opener. Most of the ponds and marshes along the Wasatch Front in Utah contain bullfrogs. More details about this requirement are in the column to the right. He started his career with the division as a staff engineer where he was tasked with water demand and supply modeling for the Wasatch Front, the State of Utah, as well as individual river models. Throughout her career, Hasenyager has worked on various projects that support the divisions mission to plan, conserve, develop and protect Utahs water resources.As deputy director, shehas overseen the Planning and Development branch, Water Conservation and Education section, and served as the divisions legislative liaison. The number is assigned when you complete hunter education and your blue card is issued. Are you planning to hunt upland game or wild turkey in Utah this year? A general description of the land Properly posted means that signs prohibiting trespassor bright yellow, bright orange or fluorescent paintare clearly displayed at all corners, on fishing streams crossing property lines, and on roads, gates and rights-of-way entering the land. A Utah native, Pitt graduated from Utah State University with a degree in International Studies. The restrictions above do not apply to the following WMA areas: In addition to the rules above, two other important rules apply to waterfowl blinds on WMAs and other state lands that are open to public hunting: 50 CFR 20.21(c) and Utah Admin. At that time, the trumpeter swan quota was 10 birds. The cooperative projects with BLM and DWR that are managed through this project are Blue Springs WMA, adjacent to Public Shooting Grounds and Salt Wells WMA. Reminder: If you obtain a swan permit through a group applicationand then you decide to surrender ityou will not have your preference points reinstated unless your entire group meets the following conditions: Note: Even if you meet the above condi- tions, you will not earn a point for the current year. Check the Wildlife Recreation Access Maps for each WMA's rules and regulations before planning a visit. Enter or remain on private land when directed not to do so by the owner or a person acting for the owner. He has worked in the outdoor industry for almost 15 years. Maps of Utahs WMAs and national wildlife refuges are available at wildlife.utah.gov/waterfowl. The following locations are designated as rest areas: You can obtain maps of the rest areas by visiting Division offices or by visiting wildlife.utah.gov/waterfowl. Lewis has worked for the State since 1988, starting as a tax auditor for the Utah State Tax Commission. You will not be charged any additional fees, unless you completely withdraw your application and resubmit. Salt Creek, Public Shooting Grounds and Locomotive Springs represent 34% of DWR managed wetlands in the State of Utah. A permit fee is charged only if you are successful in drawing a permit. Harold S. Crane: Rainbow Pond Unit and the main East Pond Unit. Reminder: There are restrictions on fishing and hunting license purchasers for nonpayment of child support. Waterfowl blinds may not be left unattended overnight unless theyre constructed entirely of non-woody, vegetative materials that naturally occur where the blind is located. You may not remove more than one notch indicating the month or day the swan was taken, or tag more than one swan using the same tag. Nothing in this guidebook prohibits you from harvesting waterfowl or coots on land with residual crops or feed left as a result of normal agricultural practices. All group members must surrender their permits, Permit surrenders must occur at least 30 days before the start of the season, An injury or illness that will prevent the individual from hunting Death, Get the head of your harvested swan examined at a Division office, Complete and submit a late harvest survey, Complete the swan orientation course again, Box Elder CountyHarold S. Crane, Locomotive Springs, Public Shooting Grounds and Salt Creek, Davis CountyFarmington Bay, Howard Slough and Ogden Bay, Emery CountyDesert Lake Juab CountyMills Meadow, Millard CountyClear Lake and Topaz Slough, Tooele CountyBlue Lake and Timpie Springs, Utah CountyPowell Slough\Wayne CountyBicknell Bottoms, Weber CountyOgden Bay and Harold S. Crane. In addition to the rules above, the Great Salt Lake Marina and posted areas adjacent to the marina are closed to hunting. He is a registered professional engineer. You must also have one of these licenses before you can apply for or obtain a permit to hunt band-tailed pigeon, greater sage-grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, sandhill crane, white-tailed ptarmigan or wild turkey. The Washington Post's database of police shootings shows that 1,115 people killed by police between 2015 and 2020 about 17% were armed with edged weapons. Birds that you have taken are no longer in your possession once youve delivered the birds to another person as a gift, or once youve taken the birds to a migratory bird preservation facility (i.e., a facility where birds are taken to be cleaned and prepared for consumption) or to a post office or common carrier and consigned them for transport to a person other than yourself. You may not transport migratory game birds within the United States unless the head or one fully feathered wing remains attached to each bird while youre transporting them to your home or to a migratory bird preservation facility (i.e., a facility where birds are taken to be cleaned and prepared for consumption). A hunting license does not give you au- thority to possess live migratory game birds. This is just a reminder that completion reports are due August 31st. One of the main funding sources is the U.S. The course is available online at wildlife.utah.gov/SwanCourse and takes about 30 minutes to complete. Wetland conditions and functions decline over time as they approach late natural successional stages. Jeff has served as director for the division since 2018. If you give birds to someone at any location, you must tag the birds. Ducks, mergansers and scaupThe daily bag limit is 7 birds (except no more than 2 canvasbacks, no more than 2 female mallards, no more than 1 pintail, no more than 2 redheads, no more than 2 wood ducks and no more than 2 scaup). If you are eligible for a swan permit, you are eligible to apply for a preference point. With the increased pressure from an expanding human population, development of lands, changes in agricultural practices and increased recreational demands it is imperative to maximize the benefits on the areas for wildlife. Shell casings and ammunition boxes are litter. Please consult the time zone map below to learn the differences. You can complete the harvest survey online or by calling 1-800-221-0659. TheUtahDivision of Wildlife Resources is encouraging people to help out the environment by hunting and even eating bullfrogs. Prior to his appointment, he served as deputy director of the Division of Forestry Fire and State Lands, overseeing six state area offices, the divisions law enforcement program, public affairs, and its safety program. If you make a mistake in your online permit application, simply go to utah-hunt.com and click the View, Edit, and Withdraw button at the bottom of the page. Unfortunately, the swan hunt has had to close earlytwo years in a rowbecause hunters killed 20 trum- peter swans each season. The programs focus is to assist leadership in fostering integrity and trust in everything we do to serve the public. The Division administers numerous forestry programs, is responsible for wildfire management on state and private lands, and oversees Utahs state sovereign lands. A muzzleloading firearm is considered loaded when it is capped or primed and has a powder charge and ball or shot in the barrel or cylinders. NEPA, Waterfowl Management Areas activities are under categorical exclusions. The swan orientation course provides information about swans, including informa- tion that will help you identify tundra swans and trumpeter swans in flight. Before you head into the field, make sure you meet Utahs hunter education and license requirements. Please note the following dates if you want to apply for a 2022 swan permit or preference point. Todd has worked for Water Resources since 1990, serving as director, deputy director, assistant director over the planning branch, manager of the hydrology & computer application section and the states cloud seeding coordinator. Jeff Rasmussen serves as the director of the Utah Division of State Parks, overseeing the administration of Utahs 46 beautiful state parks, along with state monuments and historic properties. Welcome to the Utah Public Notice Website: Your central source for all public notice information in Utah . Howard Slough Waterfowl Management Areawest and south of the exterior dike separating the WMAs freshwater impoundments from the Great Salt Lake. The refuge prohibits trespass for any reason by any individual not registered to utilize the area. Youth who have not drawn swan permits may not hunt swans. These rules apply statewide, even on opening day. Drought conditions over the past several years has made it imperative that the WMA's have properly functioning water control structures to maximize water deliveries in order to maintain key wetland habitats. He started working for the DWR in 2002 as a conservation officer. Three of those refugesBear River, Fish Springs and Ourayare located in Utah, and the following regulations apply to all. Hunting is also prohibited within 600 feet of the north or south side of the Antelope Island causeway. You must possess a valid hunting license or a combination license to hunt upland game in Utah. They are also involved with planting of shrub rows and perennial plants that will help provide cover for wildlife species and protection against predation. Up to four huntersincluding a mix of residents and nonresidentscan apply together for swan permits by using a group code. Jamie has a diverse background working with state, local, and federal government and a variety of stakeholders to forge collaborative solutions to policy challenges. From April to October, the range is open from 3-8 p.m., Wednesday to Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. And dont forget: you may use an un- plugged shotguncapable of holding more. Please do not make any changes to numbers in the Through WRI/DWR column. Prior to joining DNR, Schwebach was the public relations director for ThomasArts, a full-service advertising and communication firm in Farmington, Utah. Others think they taste like fish. You must have a valid Utah hunting or combination license before you can apply for or obtain a swan permit. Preference points are averaged and rounded down when two or more applicants apply as a group. Aquatic SGCNs and key habitats persist on the landscape, despite increasing drought conditions. The state agreed to close the season immediately if hunters hit that federal limit. Reminder: You may wait to tag the swan until after you return to your blind, your boat (or other vessel) or dry land, whichever is near- est to the point where the bird was retrieved. He is an avid cyclist and also enjoys camping in Utahs beautiful wilderness. Dark geese (cackling, Canada, white-fronted and brant): 4 birds, Swan: 1 bird (swan permit required, see the Hunt Planner for the swan hunt boundary). So target the big ones they have the most meat, Kay said in a2019 blog poston the agencys website. Millard County: Clear Lake and Topaz Slough, Weber County: Ogden Bay within diked units or as posted, and the portion of the Harold S. Crane Waterfowl Management Area that falls within Weber County. To report your swan harvest, simply bring the tagged swan or its head to a Division office, or the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge office, within three days of harvest. All hunting regulations, including season dates and bag limits, will apply. Feral cats are a problem for ground nesting birds and actions to remove and control them are needed. The signature of the owner or person in charge, The name of the person being given permission. (He was formally confirmed by the Utah Senate Sept. Wetland conditions and functions decline over time as they approach late natural successional stages. His primary responsibilities include managing DNRs finances and coordinating budgeting and accounting activities with DNRs seven divisions. The primary coordinates for Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Area places it within the UT 84307 ZIP Code delivery area. Important: The only falconers who may hunt during the Youth Waterfowl Hunts are those who are 17 years old or younger on July 31, 2022. Both resi-dents and nonresidents may apply. Drought condition over that past several years has reduced the resilience of highly functional upland habitats. His primary responsibilities include overseeing the departments communication and community outreach efforts, legislative affairs and law enforcement. The objective was to maintain, enhance and develop a diverse habitat that provides the necessary elements for the more than 200 wildlife species that use these areas. Todd Adams was appointed deputy director of the Department of Natural Resources in August 2021. You cannot leave waterfowl blinds or decoys unattended overnight to reserve a spot. 50 CFDR 20.21 (g) and Utah Admin. He was promoted to the Chief of Law Enforcement for DWR in 2019 before becoming director of the Division in 2021. If you surrender early enough, youll be able to keep your preference points. Reminder: If you are eligible for a refund, you must submit all required forms and accompanying paperwork within 90 days of the season ending in order to qualify for a full refund. FY20 4879 Wildlife Technicians Salt Creek and Public Shooting Grounds WMA FY20 4894 Phragmites and Invasive Weed Control FY20 4553 Salt Creek Channel Cleaning island restoration 4899 Farmington Bay WMA Technician FY20 4903 Northern Utah . A preference point is awarded for each unsuccessful swan application. The Division is also responsible for supporting the outdoor industry businesses and partners to ensure a healthy outdoor recreation economy. Actions suggested by the WAP to achieve these objectives are 2.1.9 Establish or enhance fuel breaks in locations that are susceptible to large or intense fires. 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