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What hunters should know about the 2023 pheasant and quail hunts

Many upland game and waterfowl hunts are already underway across Utah. The general-season pheasant and quail hunts open Saturday, Nov. 4. If you are planning to target either of these birds this fall, here is what you should know. 

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Wildlife Events

OCT. 22, 27, 28 | WILD NIGHT LIFE, HARDWARE WILDLIFE EDUCATION CENTER — Come enjoy free family activities and displays highlighting Utah's nocturnal wildlife. Learn more and register.

OCT. 25 | PHEASANT HUNTING 101 SEMINAR, SPRINGVILLE — This free seminar will be especially helpful for beginner and youth hunters. Learn more and register.

NOV. 3 | WILD TURKEY TALES, HARDWARE WILDLIFE EDUCATION CENTER — Come celebrate Utah's wild turkeys with family-friendly crafts, turkey tales, nature walks, and more! Learn more and register.

NOV. 4 | BEGINNER PHEASANT HUNT, CEDAR CITY — Calling all novice hunters! Grab your shotgun, wear orange and join us for a fun, fall day hunting pheasants. Learn more and register.

NOV. 11 | PAHVANT BEGINNER PHEASANT HUNT, PAHVANT WMA — Calling all novice hunters! Grab your shotgun, wear orange and join us for a fun, fall day hunting pheasants. Learn more and register.

NOV. 11 | BEGINNER PHEASANT HUNT, WALLSBURG WMA — Calling all novice hunters! Grab your shotgun, wear orange and join us for a fun, fall day hunting pheasants. Learn more and register.

Get involved

Want to volunteer with us? We have many facilities and programs that could use your help! See which openings are available and how to get involved:

• Hunter education instructors — Apply to teach hunter education courses, including bowhunter and furharvester education courses, all over the state. Instructors are especially needed in rural areas.
• Community fisheries — Many of Utah's community fisheries need volunteer fishing instructors. 
• Eccles Wildlife Education Center | Farmington — We need friendly, helpful volunteers to assist with the center's day-to-day activities.
• Lee Kay Public Shooting Range | Salt Lake Valley — Volunteers play a key role in range operation and help visitors stay safe while shooting. 
• Cache Valley Public Shooting Range | Cache Valley — This full-service facility includes outdoor and indoor ranges. Volunteers are vital to our operation!

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