Status: Completed. If you were born after Dec. 31, 1965, you must provide proof that youve passed a hunter education course approved by the Division before you can apply for or obtain a hunting license or a swan permit. You must also sign the tag. If you accept birds from another hunter, those birds become part of your posses- sion limit. Public use areas are associated with the watchable wildlife site that we are developing. 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. Thats the maximum number of ducks you can have in your possession in Utah. We've received your submission. Prior to his appointment as director, Jeff served the division as deputy director and as a regional manager before that. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, camping, sewing and locking herself in her craft room. Waterfowl hunting, including the retrieval of downed birds, is also prohibited on all of Antelope Island, including all areas within 600 feet of the upland vegetative line or any other clearly defined high water mark. Campfires and target shooting with a firearm temporarily banned on Utah wildlife management areas due to wildfire concerns. Utah Natural Heritage Program ; Utah species . In addition to the fee for the license, youll also be charged a $2 transaction fee for each item you buy. You can find details below or by visiting wildlife.utah.gov/trial. The primary coordinates for Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Area places it within the UT 84307 ZIP Code delivery area. For swan illustrations and identifying characteristics. 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. Hunting You must also follow one other shooting- hour rule: You may not take wildlife or discharge any firearm, crossbow or archery tackle on state-owned lands adjacent to the Great Salt Lake, on Division-controlled water- fowl management areas or on federal refuges between official sunset and 30 minutes before official sunrise. To see if youre eli- gible for a refund, visit wildlife.utah.gov/refund. (Waste means to abandon migratory game birds or to allow them to spoil or be used ina manner not normally associated with their beneficial use. Much of his field experience was obtained in Utah County as a Trooper and Sergeant. Renovation is required to stimulate growth and to remove residual cover where deemed beneficial. You can also enter and save your HIP num-ber on the Utah Hunting and Fishing app. You must have a valid Utah hunting or combination license before you can apply for or obtain a swan permit. In January of 2017, Tyler was selected as DNRs watershed program director. He is married to his wife, Wendy, of 23 years and has three boys. The cooperative areas require personnel time to meet the scope of the work defined in the agreements and to assist BLM personnel as requested and needed. I think they taste like chicken, but a little chewier. The first one will be on Sept. 17, 2022 in the states Northern Zone, and the second one will be on Oct. 1, 2022 in the states Southern Zone. In this role, he leads the administration of all outdoor recreation grant programs in the state. 2.2.4 Contain established populations of invasive/problematic species. All of the rifle, pistol and archery ranges have paper targets. Johnson has a bachelors degree in pre-law from Utah State University and a passion for Utahs public lands and natural resources. Thus, individuals who enter WMAs with the intent of hunting or angling there help pay for their use. 2.2.9 Avoid establishment of new invasive/problematic species through education, planning, management, and/or regulation. Before you head into the field, make sure you meet Utahs hunter education and license requirements. 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. Lewis enjoys many outdoor activities such as camping. Youll see links to various traditional and online hunter education courses. Bill enjoys spending time with his family and grandchildren. You will also find information about what to do if you obtain a permit and harvest a swan. Please see above for more information about the requirements adults must meet to accompany a youth in the field. Jeff came to Utah to attend Brigham Young University and graduated with his degree in geography, with a minor in natural resources. Each WMA ranges in size from a couple dozen acres to over 50,000 acres. In these areas, the discharge of weapons for the purpose of hunting is prohibited. You may, however, use electronically amplified calls or sounds during the spring hunts for light geese in the Eastern Box Elder, Southern and Northern goose areas after Feb. 1, 2023, and the Wasatch Front goose area after Feb. 16, 2023. A combination license allows you to fish and hunt small game in Utah. Rule R657-9-10. There are numerous water control structures that facilitate the movement of water into upland and wetland habitats that require periodic maintenance, adjustments and inspection. Technicians are involved with predator management (Raccoons, Red Fox, Skunk, and feral domesticated animals). The holder of a swan permit may take and possess only one swan during the 2022 season. The number and the species of the birds contained in the package, The name and address of the person from whom the birds were received, The name and address of the person to whom the birds were delivered. Kim Wells was appointed as the communications director for the Department of Natural Resources in August 2021. Before being promoted to deputy director, he was the divisions public information officer and chief investigator. Called "sinkboxes," these devices float on the water, but they float barely above the waters surface. Tyler received both a bachelors and masters degree from BYU where he did his graduate research on the use of both native and non-native seed mixes for fire rehabilitation in the Tintic valley, Utah following the 1999 Railroad fire. The refuge will be open for the youth waterfowl hunt on Oct. 1, 2022. If you obtain a swan permit, you must complete and submit a swan harvest survey by Jan. 11, 2022. For example, if you hunt ducks in two states, the total number of ducks you take in one day cannot exceed a single federal bag and possession limit. If you miss the Jan. 11 deadline, you will be ineligible to apply for a 2022 swan permit unless you: If you did not harvest a swan, you would only be required to complete the last three items before applying for your 2022 swan permit. He graduated from Brigham Young University with both a bachelors and masters degree in wildlife and range resources. He is a 5th generation farmer who operates a ranch, farm, feedlot and hunting properties in Corinne. Baza is a registered professional engineer in Utah and holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in petroleum engineering from Stanford University. Hunters may not use pits or permanent blinds. If you obtain a swan permit, there are strict regulations in place and a mandatory reporting requirement. 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. He has spent his career enforcing wildlife laws and cultivating support for wildlife conservation. 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. For details on applying for grouse and crane permits, see pages 11-13 of the 202223 Utah Upland Game and Turkey Guidebook. This is just a reminder that completion reports are due August 31st. His primary responsibilities include managing DNRs finances and coordinating budgeting and accounting activities with DNRs seven divisions. From November to . However, you may take snipe on or over these areas. Tyler coordinates and manages WRI through five regional teams that submit and review over 150 restoration projects each year. SALT LAKE CITY The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources . 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. Previously, Johnson was the director of strategic initiatives at the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. For example, using the meat as fertilizer or for trapping bait is not considered a beneficial use.). Important: If this is your first time apply- ing for a swan preference point or permit, you must complete the swan orientation course. Also, you may not use any of the crafts listed above, or any type of motor-driven land, water or air transportation (including a drone), to concentrate, drive, rally or stir up migratory birds. 15, 2023, Wasatch Front goose area: Sept. 17, 2022 (for Youth Waterfowl Hunt), Oct. 18, 2022 and Nov. 10, 2022Feb. Reminder: There are restrictions on fishing and hunting license purchasers for nonpayment of child support. She works with the executive director and his deputy directors managing office personnel and handling agendas, correspondence, scheduling and all other administrative functions. Reminder: Youth who have drawn swan permits in the hunt drawing may hunt for swans during the youth hunt in the Northern Zone. All hunters entering, using or occupying the refuge for waterfowl hunting must abide by all terms and conditions listed on the refuge website. He holds both a bachelors and a masters of engineering from Utah State University. Jason Curry was appointed as the director of the Division of Outdoor Recreation in December of 2022. There is no hunting or shooting within 100 yards of refuge roads, the D Line dike, parking areas, and observation platforms. He graduated from the North American Conservation Law Enforcement Chief Associations leadership academy in 2016. A license is currently not required to catch the frogs, but a fishing license is recommended. Justin (J) Shirley was appointed as the Director of the Division of Wildlife Resources in August 2021. For WMAs that allow public access, use of these lands, including for camping (where it is allowed) is free of charge. Schwebach has a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations from the University of Utah. 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. Although dogs are generally allowed on state wildlife and waterfowl management areas (WMAs), they are prohibited on many WMAs from March 10 to August 31 or as posted by the Division. Are you planning to hunt upland game or wild turkey in Utah this year? Prior to joining Water Resources, she worked for the City of West Jordan as the communications manager and public information officer for 12 years. Rule R657-9-13. Utah Code 23-19-11 and Utah Admin. All edits must be made before 11 p.m. MDT on July 20, 2022. In order to protect your privacyand to comply with governmental records access lawsyou may obtain access to only your own drawing results. Once youve taken a migratory game bird, several rules apply to the use of the game youve taken. (For example, if the federal bag limit is 7 ducks, and you take 5 ducks in one state and then travel to another state and hunt the same day, you can take only 2 ducks in the second state. More details about this requirement are in the column to the right. Up to four huntersincluding a mix of residents and nonresidentscan apply together for swan permits by using a group code. Use the "Show/Hide columns" button on the right to choose which columns to display. So target the big ones they have the most meat, Kay said in a2019 blog poston the agencys website. Public Shooting Grounds WMAthe area that lies above and adjacent to the Hull Lake Diversion Dike, known as Duck Lake Salt Creek WMAthe area known as Rest Lake You can obtain maps of the rest areas by visiting Division offices or by visiting wildlife.utah.gov/waterfowl . 50 CFR 20.32 and Utah Admin. If you are 16 years old or older, you must have a current fed-eral migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp, also called a duck stamp. Don't forget to upload any pictures of the project you have of before, during and after completion. Curry started his career with the DNR in 1999 as a public affairs coordinator, where he served for eight years orchestrating public information and branding for the department. When you finish the course, your instructor will verify your course completion in the online hunter education system. Examples of duties The tag must include your address and Utah hunting license number, the total num- ber and species of birds youre donating, the date the birds were killed and the date the birds were donated. You can give the waterfowl youve taken to another person, but please remember the following: 50 CFR 20.37 and Utah Admin. Dogs may be used to locate and retrieve waterfowl during open hunting seasons. Adults must accompany youth hunters. See page 30 for season dates. When you buy a combination license, you also get a price break compared to buying your hunting and fishing licenses separately. The refuge prohibits leaving decoys, boats, vehicles and other personal property on the refuge overnight. 50 CFR 20.43 and Utah Admin. Motorized vehicle travel on state water- fowl management areas is restricted to county roads, improved roads and parking areas. Royce works closely with DNR division leadership and section chiefs to oversee the public safety efforts of DNR law enforcement, including wildlife conservation officers and state park rangers. Also, you may not take migratory game birds from an area where tame or captive live ducks or geese are present. WAP Objective for Inappropriate Fire Frequency In addition, wildfires caused by target shooting have caused additional closures and destroyed necessary habitat for wildlife who utilize the areas. Please keep in mind that the Division is not responsible for any bank charges incurred for the use of credit or debit cards. A preference point is awarded for each unsuccessful swan application. DNR | Utah.gov | Contact | Disclaimer | Privacy | Accessibility Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); State of Utah, U.S. I have entered the expenses in the Through WRI/DWR column on the finance page. Dennis Carver is the DNR Internal Audit Director. You may not hunt waterfowl, snipe or coots by baiting, and you may not hunt in an area where you reasonably should have known that the area is or has been baited. 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. He is an avid fan of the Utah Jazz and the University of Utah and enjoysenjoying traveling throughoutUtahs to take in thescenic beauty. Nathan Schwebach joined DNR in 2015 as the communications director and was most recently appointed deputy director in 2021. Pistols and revolvers are also considered to be loaded when an unexpended cartridge, shell or projectile is in a position whereby the manual operation of any mechanism once would cause the unexpended cartridge, shell or projectile to be fired. At that point, you will be able to apply for or obtain permits in the Divisions hunt drawing, and your hunter education registration certificate will become your hunting license. 50 CFR 20.21 (i) and Utah Admin. A Division or Refuge employee will help you complete your swan harvest survey. In addition to your license (and your duck stamp, if required), you must obtain a Migra-tory Game Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP) registration number every season. Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Area is a cultural feature (park) in Box Elder County. Enter or remain on private land when directed not to do so by the owner or a person acting for the owner. Before being promoted to deputy director, she was the assistant director since 2018. Prior to joining DNR, Mr. Anfinsen and her husband Ken live in West Valley and have four children and 11 grandchildren. The following is specific information and regulations for each of the federal refuges in Utah: For more information call the ref- uge manager at 435-723-5887 or visit go.usa.gov/chxDH. If you decide not to hunt swan, you can withdraw your online permit application until 11 p.m. MDT on July 20, 2022. Shipping permits are available from the Division. Prior to joining DNR, Schwebach was the public relations director for ThomasArts, a full-service advertising and communication firm in Farmington, Utah. The refuge allows the use of small boats, 15 feet or less, but does not allow gasoline motors and air boats. Wade created a presentation literacy workshop series as a resource for all DNR staff. Commercial guiding and outfitter activi- ties are not allowed on the refuge. expect to encounter conservation officers and biologists checking hunters in the marsh and at checkpoints. Each WMA operates according to its own habitat management plan. Public Shooting Grounds WMA Web Map by dwrwma. 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. Permission means written authorization from the owner or person in charge to enter upon private land that is cultivated or properly posted. 21.) Youth who have not drawn swan permits may not hunt swans. TeresaWilhelmsen was appointed in 2020 as the State Engineer. He has also served as the divisions legislative liaison from 2009-2019. By making an effort to identify the species, obey swan-hunting laws and focus on tundra swan harvest, you can play an important role in maintaining future swan hunting opportu- nities in Utah. Good news for hunters: 1,200 acres have been added to the Salt Creek and Public Shooting Grounds waterfowl management areas. Trees and shrubs have been established and are being enhanced by irrigation systems and pesticide control efforts, which requires manpower and diligence. Three of those refugesBear River, Fish Springs and Ourayare located in Utah, and the following regulations apply to all. During her career, she has been involved in surface water modeling, hydrology studies and municipal water demand projections. Airboats are only permitted in the posted open areas of units 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and the C blocks. The risk from these threats is the loss of a highly functioning wetland and uplands that benefit over 200 species of wildlife. For more information, call your lo- cal Division office or visit wildlife.utah.gov/disabled. Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Area is a cultural feature (park) in Box Elder County. Hunters may not leave decoys, boats, vehicles and other personal property on the refuge overnight. Also, you may not hunt or pursue swans after any of the notches have been removed from the tag or the tag has been detached from your permit. Roger Lewis became the Finance Director for DNR in April of 2017. Description: The area includes all accessible sites within the Public Shooting Grounds WMA with emphasis on the impoundments. Hunters who are planning to hunt out of state should allow enough time for their hunter education card to arrive in the mail. The work required for the habitats on the WMA's could best be defined as renovation, maintenance and enhancement. Tyler grew up in Orem, Utah where he graduated from Mountain View High School, attended Utah Valley University and Brigham Young University. To tag a swan, completely detach the tag from your swan permit and completely remove the notches that correspond with the month and day the swan was taken. Hunters may enter the refuge two hours before sunrise and must exit the Refuge by two hours after sunset during the hunting season. 2014 Public Shooting Grounds 7.5 Minute Topo Map [25.0 MB] 2011 Public Shooting Grounds 7.5 Minute Topo Map [13.2 MB] 1972 Public Shooting Grounds 7.5 Minute Topo Map [18.7 MB] 1954 Public Shooting Grounds 7.5 Minute Topo Map [11.9 MB] Note: The most current map is the 2020 Public Shooting Grounds topographic map. When you submit your application for either a swan permit or a preference point, you will be charged a nonrefundable application fee. Hunters may not shoot or hunt within 100 yards of refuge roads open to vehicle traffic. WRI Region: Northern. Maps, Driving Directions & Local Area Information Popular Local Resources Fish and Wildlife Service. A Utah native, Pitt graduated from Utah State University with a degree in International Studies. While hunting with any weapon, a person age 13 or younger must be accompanied by his or her parent, legal guardian or other responsible person who is 21 years of age or older and who has been approved by the par-ent or guardian. 2.2.6 Conduct biological control of invasive/problematic species. If any permits remain after the hunt draw-ing, they will be available beginning Aug. 23, 2022. Primary Habitat. This appointment will last from early April through September 2022. He enjoys camping, ice fishing, riding off-highway vehicles and exploring Utahs beautiful wilderness. A permit fee is charged only if you are successful in drawing a permit. WRI completes nearly 100,000 acres of restoration work each year in Utah. Twenty percent of the acreages within the three WMAs are uplands. Other areas needed complete renovation and seeding. Trees and shrubs have been establishment and are being enhanced by irrigation systems and pesticide control efforts, which requires manpower and diligence. The primary need comes from the end of March to the end of November. Utah Code 76-10-502, 76-10-504, 76-10-505 and 76-10-523. A native of Utah, Johnson was born in Lost Creek, Utah and has lived all over the world, from metropolitan areas in Yokohama, Japan, Aix-en-Provence, France and Washington, D.C., to rural settings including Jean Lake, Nevada and Johns Valley, Utah. As an expert in strategic communication, he has worked with a variety of public, private, government and nonprofit organizations throughout the United States, including General Motors, Subway Restaurants, Cancer Research Institute, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Comcast, Natural History Museum of Utah, Utah Department of Transportation, AARP and Aetna. She served as the divisions deputy director since January 2020. The refuge prohibits trespass for any reason by any individual not registered to utilize the area. He is responsible for ensuring UGS follows the Surveys duties and responsibilities as defined in state code, including financial and personnel management, and guiding strategic development. 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. Lead: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Gas-powered boats are not permitted. Wilhelmsen joined the Division of Water Rights in1997 and most recently served as an assistant state engineer and the divisions hearing officer. You may not receive or have in your custody migratory game birds that belong to another person unless the birds have been tagged in the manner described in Tagging requirement below. Bill Boudreau joined the Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in 2013 as the information technology director. 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. Important: Remember to subtract 30 minutes from the time of official sunrise to determine when you can start shooting. Migratory game birds may0 not be taken from a sailboat unless the boats sails are furled and the boat has stopped moving. His primary responsibilities includemanaging and directing DNR Human Resources team and government outreach efforts and overseeing the departments recruitment, classification, compensation, performance management and liability issues forDNR and its seven divisions. If you need help with your online applica-tion, please call any Division office before 5 p.m. MDT on July 20, 2022. Rule R657-9-19, You may not waste any migratory game birds or permit them to be wasted or spoiled. You may not carry a loaded firearm in or on a vehicle unless you meet all of the following conditions: A pistol, revolver, rifle or shotgun is considered to be loaded when there is an unexpended cartridge, shell or projectile in the firing position. Johnson also worked at the Utah DNR and The Nature Conservancy as a land and water acquisitions specialist. Rule R657-9-16. The WMA's management relies on continual monitoring and water management to help pass through unwanted sediments and maintain a highly diverse and functional wetland. Youll be notified of the drawing results by email on or before Aug. 5, 2022. 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. Rule R657-9-21, If you leave your birds in the custody of an- other person for picking, cleaning, processing, shipping, transporting or storing, including temporary storage, or at a location to have taxidermy services performed, you must tag the birds. Record keeping as required by this section is not necessary at hunting clubs that do not fully process migratory birds by removing their head and wings. If youre contacted by a conservation officer, you must provide the officer with the itemshe or she requests, including any licenses and permits required for hunting, any devicesused to participate in hunting and any birds youve taken.
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