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4 DWR viewing events and other places where you can see bald eagles in Utah this winter

February is the best time of the year to see one of America’s most iconic birds here in Utah. Bald eagles fly to Utah in the winter to find food and escape colder conditions farther north. By the time February arrives, hundreds of eagles are typically in the state — although you can see bald eagles throughout southern Utah in January, as well. 

1,283 wildlife illegally killed in Utah in 2022

A total of 1,283 wild animals and fish were illegally harvested in Utah in 2022, slightly higher than the number poached in 2021.

The total combined value of the wildlife illegally killed last year was approximately $609,561. Some of the animals illegally killed last year include deer, elk, moose, bear, cougars and fish.

Utah Wildlife Board approves changes to Utah prairie dog rule, bear hunting 

The Utah Wildlife Board approved a few updates to the rules regarding Utah prairie dogs — which would go into effect if the animals are delisted under the Endangered Species Act — as well as a few changes to bear hunting and furbearer seasons. Read more +

10 ice fishing tournaments and events happening in Utah this winter

If you want to add an extra challenge to your ice fishing this winter, a tournament may be just the thing. Plus, you can help many of Utah’s fisheries and often win prizes! Read more +

ICYMI

11 new Utah fishing records set in 2022

Anyone who goes fishing knows how thrilling it is to catch a fish, especially if it is a large, potentially record-breaking one. And this year, anglers set 11 new fishing records in Utah. 

Wildlife Events

JAN. 13 |  ICE FISHING BASICS,VERNAL — Join the DWR and Sportsman's Warehouse for an ice fishing seminar featuring Utah’s northeastern reservoirs. Learn more and register.

JAN. 14 | BALD EAGLE VIEWING DAY, SOUTHERN UTAH — Watch and celebrate bald eagles in Southern Utah. Learn more and register.

JAN. 14 | ICE FISHING CLINIC, ECHO STATE PARK — Are you new to ice fishing? Bring your gear and learn new techniques on the ice at Echo State Park. Learn more and register.

JAN. 19 | ICE FISHING SEMINAR, SPRINGVILLE — Join the DWR and Strawberry Bay Marina staff for an ice fishing seminar featuring Strawberry Reservoir. Learn more and register.

JAN. 21 | STEINAKER YOUTH ICE FISHING BOWL, STEINAKER STATE PARK — Join us for the first annual Steinaker Youth Ice Fishing Bowl at Steinaker State Park for a wonderful day outdoors! Win prizes and have fun! Learn more and register.

1594 W North Temple • Box 146301 • Salt Lake City, UT 84114
801-538-4700 • wildlife.utah.gov