Outdoors

Fishing season is on

Aaron Keith, Jr. proudly displays a pike he caught during a recent fishing visit to Recapture Reservoir in Blanding. There are numerous places in southeastern Utah where you can snag your next big catch. Visit the Division of Wildlife Resources fishing page at dwrapps.utah.gov/fishing/fStart for...

Quagga mussels at Wahweap Marina in Lake Powell. Jordan Nielson photo

More than 10K boats inspected

Over 10K boats were inspected for aquatic invasive species during the busy Fourth of July weekend. The main goal is to prevent quagga mussels and other aquatic invasive species from Lake Powell and infested reservoirs outside of the state from spreading to other waterbodies in Utah. Statewide,...

A traditional mountain bike and an E-bike on a local slickrock trail. Courtesy photo

BLM seeks input on pedal assist e-bikes on designated trails

Bureau of Land Management officials are considering the use of Class 1 (pedal assist) e-bikes on designated mountain bike trails within the Moab Field Office. They are inviting input from the public. The 30-day public comment period will begin today, June 30, and end July 30. Comments may be...

Southeastern Utah and Lake Powell fishing report for early summer

The Utah Division of Wildlife fishing website features a large variety of links and resources, including an in-depth, interactive map that will help you find a nearby place to fish. You can also rate waters based on your most recent fishing trips. Visit wildlife.utah.gov/fishing to get started....

Event will provide tips, techniques for local fishers

Join fisheries biologists at Blanding Reservoir No. 4 and learn about angling opportunities at six local reservoirs! The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 5 at the Fourth Reservoir, located on North Reservoir Road in Blanding. Meet at the dock. Whether you’re an experienced angler...

Metal crossbow bolt with a field tip recovered from the animal. Photos courtesy of the Utah Division of Law Enforcement

Buck deer killed at Hideout

Utah Department of Natural Resources law enforcement officers are seeking information from the public after a buck deer was illegally shot and killed within the city limits of Monticello in January. A 16-inch wide 2x3 buck deer was shot within the city limits of Monticello around January 15. The...

Want to gather shed antlers? Take the free, mandatory ethics course

Collecting shed antlers from many big game species, including deer, elk and moose, is a popular pastime in Utah. But before you head outdoors to collect shed antlers during the next few months, you must complete the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ Antler Gathering Ethics course — and the dates...

Maxine Deeter (center) was recently honored for 17 years of service by the Utah Section for the Society for Range Management. Courtesy photo

Local ranchers featured at Range Management Meeting in November

By Maxine Deeter Contributing Writer For the second year in a row, La Sal Livestock Company (LLC) of La Sal, owned and operated by Lowry and Justis Redd, was featured in a panel discussion at the annual Utah Section for Range Management (SRM) meeting held in November. Last year, along with the BLT...

Verdure Creek fire controlled at 157 acres

After fighting the wildfire for six days, crews fully suppressed the Verdure Creek Wildfire on October 18, with a final mapped fire area of approximately 157 acres. The fire was reported on Sunday, October 13, approximately six miles southwest of Monticello and a half mile north of the Blue...

Annual ATV Safari hits the trails this week

Scores of riders will explore San Juan County as the San Juan ATV Safari returns this week. A record number of visitors are set to enjoy spectacular scenery and cool weather that will make for comfortable rides from the high country to the low country. The 22nd annual event starts on Wednesday,...