You also may take waterfowl, snipe and coots on or over the following lands or areas, as long as these areas have not been baited: If you are interested in hunting waterfowl or coots with a falcon, you must obtain a hunting or combination license, a HIP number, a federal migratory game bird stamp and a falconry certificate of registration (COR). Utah Code 23-19-11 and Utah Admin. Weed control and altering successional progression are accomplished through renovation techniques that are used. Native to the eastern U.S., bullfrogs now have homes along the Wasatch Front and the Great Salt Lake marshes. 50 CFR 20.21(j) and Utah Admin. Upland game species and waterfowl will also be the benefactors of the habitat efforts that do occur and will occur on the areas. Rule R657-42. The work required for the habitats on the WMA's could best be defined as renovation, maintenance and enhancement. Please do not make any changes to numbers in the Through WRI/DWR column. He has a bachelors of science degree in Geology from BYU and a masters degree in Geophysics from Cornell University. 50 CFR 20.82 and 20.83 and Utah Admin. Because WMAs are primarily intended to provide food and habitat for wildlife and are not established as multi-use public lands, they are not well suited for many other forms of outdoor recreation, including off-roading, mountain biking, etc. 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. For details on meeting these requirements, see page 8. They are also involved with planting of shrub rows and perennial plants that will help provide cover for wildlife species and protection against predation. For more information, call your lo- cal Division office or visit wildlife.utah.gov/disabled. The technician time would provide for opportunity to enhance, maintain and develop habitat that would be beneficial for the wildlife resources that use these areas and create habitat for potential wildlife that could use a more diversified habitat. The threats to these habitats that this project will address include; invasive plant species, altered fire regimes, sediment transport imbalance, invasive wildlife species, feral and domestic animals, and drought. 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. 2) Invasive plant dominance/presence is reduced or eliminated in locations or habitats where such an outcome is realistic (ecologically and economically). 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. Nathan Schwebach joined DNR in 2015 as the communications director and was most recently appointed deputy director in 2021. Predator and snipe hunting are not allowed on the refuge. You own the vehicle or have permission from the vehicles owner. If you do harvest a swan, you must tagit, and then have it measured by a Division employee or Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge representative within 72 hours of harvest. The shooting hours for the Youth Water-fowl Hunt are from 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset. Ducks, mergansers and scaup: 7 birds (except no more than 2 canvasbacks, no more than 2 hen mallards, no more than 1 pintail, no more than 2 redheads, no more than 2 wood ducks and no more than 2 scaup). Salt Water : Fresh Water: Saltwater Shorelines, Beaches and Playas: Wildlife Management Areas and Waterfowl Management Areas (both WMAs) are properties owned and managed by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources for the following purposes: Currently, there are 193 WMAs throughout Utah, totaling over 500,000 acres, or 780 square miles. You must carry your license and any applicable permits with you while youre hunting upland game, and you cannot alter, transfer or lend your license or permit to another person. The general swan season is Oct. 1Dec. Cache Valley Public Shooting Range 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. your application will be considered. No-shooting areas remain open to the public for other lawful activities. In addition, it is unlawful to take protected wildlife or its parts while trespassing in violation of Utah Code 23-20-14. Main events calendar ; Register for upcoming events . Terrestrial SGCNs and key habitats persist on the landscape, despite increasing drought conditions. Wade also plays an important role in the departments data security, liaison to DTS as well as specializing in performance measurements and operational improvement. No migratory bird preservation facility may prevent any person authorized to enforce this part from entering their facilities at all reason- able hours and inspecting the records and the premises where bird-processing operations are being carried out. If you need help with your online applica-tion, please call any Division office before 5 p.m. MDT on July 20, 2022. He leads the divisions efforts in the responsible development of the states oil and gas resources, regulation of coal and mineral mining, and the public safety protection efforts of abandoned mine reclamation. To obtain a Utah HIP number, just visit wildlife.utah.gov/uthip from any computer, smartphone or tablet and complete a few brief questions. 25, 2022). Are you planning to hunt upland game or wild turkey in Utah this year? Fish and Wildlife Services National Wildlife Refuge System. The application fee is $10 for residents and $15 for nonresidents. He leads an agency of about 2,000 employees from eight divisions and two offices, including Forestry, Fire and State Lands; Oil, Gas and Mining; State Parks; Outdoor Recreation; Utah Geological Survey; Water Resources; Water Rights; Wildlife Resources, the Office of Energy Development and the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office. It must also totally conceal the birds from the sight of wild migratory waterfowl. There is no hunting or shooting within 100 yards of refuge roads, the D Line dike, parking areas, and observation platforms. The most important thing you can do as a visitor to a WMA is to follow the posted rules and refrain from doing anything that would hurt the animals or damage the habitat. If you are eligible for a swan permit, you are eligible to apply for a preference point. For areas that have been ravaged by wildfires, the Division rehabilitates the land, clearing charred bush and reseeding the ground. PM Office: Northern Region. 2.3.14 Conduct upland vegetation treatments to restore characteristic upland vegetation, and reduce uncharacteristic fuel types and loadings. The fee for a swan permit is $15 for residents and $17 for nonresidents. Hunters may enter the refuge two hours before legal sunrise and must exit the refuge by two hours after legal sunset. Habitat Management Plan January 2010 Primary Purpose of PSGWMA: The primary purposes of Public Shooting Groun Utah Waterfowl Slam Fiscal Year: 2018. . CLOSE Kim Wells Housing is not provided. Reminder: If you surrender a swan permit at least 30 days before the start of the season, youll get all of your previously accrued preference points back, but you will not earn a point for the current year. 607, PM Agency: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Lead: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Hire seasonal help for the summer to accomplish habitat restoration and enhancement activities on the Salt Creek, Public Shooting Grounds and Locomotive Springs WMAs. His primary responsibilities include overseeing DNRs technical environment with application development and maintenance, desktop support, servers, network and help desk. His primary responsibilities include managing DNRs finances and coordinating budgeting and accounting activities with DNRs seven divisions. Hunters may possess and use only ap- proved nontoxic shot while in the field. By meeting this objective the public use goal is also met by providing a diversity of wildlife in a quality habitat that provides opportunity for consumptive and non-consumptive use. Once youve taken a migratory game bird, several rules apply to the use of the game youve taken. Lewis and his wife, Andrea, have three children. The state agreed to close the season immediately if hunters hit that federal limit. You must sign the tag, and it must include your address and Utah hunting license number, the total number and species of birds taken and the date the birds were killed. He also served many years on the Davis County Search and Rescue Team. Millard County will be closed to light goose hunting from Feb. 1528, 2022. In doing so, they will also monitor the area for new invasions that need to be addressed. 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. Please keep in mind that the Division is not responsible for any bank charges incurred for the use of credit or debit cards. 2.2.4 Contain established populations of invasive/problematic species. Roger Lewis became the Finance Director for DNR in April of 2017. The mission of Utah State Parks is to provide fun and educational opportunities throughout the state. John Baza was appointed Director of the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining in May 2005 during the first term of then Governor Jon M. Huntsman. Heres a complete list of WMAs and other Division-managed lands that are seasonally closed to dogs: 50 CFR 20.21(f ) and Utah Admin. He is an avid cyclist and also enjoys camping in Utahs beautiful wilderness. 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. So if you like chicken and fish like I do, youll love the taste of frog legs.. Johnson also worked at the Utah DNR and The Nature Conservancy as a land and water acquisitions specialist. He previously served as the director of the Utah Division of Water Resources since December 2019. Details about requirements and how to obtain a permit are available at wildlife.utah.gov/WMAguiding. Pitt Grewe is the Director of the Division of Recreation. This position allowed for the maintenance of existing habitat and the enhancement and development of additional habitat for these WMA's. 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. 31, 2023, Southern goose area: Oct. 1, 2022 (for Youth Waterfowl Hunt), Oct. 18, 2022 and Nov. 10, 2022Feb. Bill enjoys spending time with his family and grandchildren. 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. Tribe and his wife Marci have four children and live in Bountiful, Utah. Dogs may be used to locate and retrieve waterfowl during open hunting seasons. In addition to the rules above, the Division has established portions of the WMAs as rest areas for wildlife. The objective is to maintain, enhance and develop a diverse habitat that provides the necessary elements for the more than 200 wildlife species that use these areas. 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 Division encourages adults to be familiar with hunter education guidelines or to complete the hunter education course before accompanying youth into the field. This year, Utah will again hold two Youth Waterfowl Hunts. Learn more about Utah's wildlife . The refuge prohibits trespass for any reason by any individual not registered to utilize the area. The hunting program has expanded at Fish Springs NWR to include more species of migratory birds and new areas for upland and big game. Stannding or flooded standing agricultural crops where grain is inadvertently scattered solely as a result of a hunter entering or exiting a hunting area, placing decoys or retrieving downed birds. 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. He also serves as the Executive Director of the Governors Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office. 2.2.9 Avoid establishment of new invasive/problematic species through education, planning, management, and/or regulation. The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources, has two seasonal positions (no benefits) available at the Salt Creek/Public Shooting Grounds WMA near Penrose, Utah. 2.3.15 Conduct riparian vegetation treatments to restore characteristic riparian vegetation, and reduce uncharacteristic fuel types and loadings. And dont forget: Up to four youth can apply together in a youth-only group. 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. 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). More than 500 refuges across the nation and the U.S. territories are included in the U.S. It also means more hunting opportunities for you! Additionally, he oversees management of the divisions of state parks; recreation; oil, gas and mining; water rights; and the Utah Geological Survey. In that position, Tyler helped find matching funding for WRI projects and administered the incoming and outgoing funding contracts to help get project dollars on the ground each year. Rule R657-9-19, You may not waste any migratory game birds or permit them to be wasted or spoiled. To learn more about surrendering a permit, visit wildlife.utah.gov/refund. You can also learn your drawing results online or by calling 1-800-221-0659. 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. You can also enter and save your HIP num-ber on the Utah Hunting and Fishing app.
2.2.2 Survey and inventory established and new populations of invasive/problematic species. Maps of Utahs WMAs and national wildlife refuges are available at wildlife.utah.gov/waterfowl. You can prove that youve completed hunter education by obtaining a hunter educa- tion card (called a blue card in Utah) or if you have a verified hunter education number on file with the Division. Prior to her employment in state government, Anfinsen was the administrative assistant to the regional manager at United Parcel Service for many years. Off-highway vehicles are not permitted on the refuge. Rules R657-4, R657-9-18. Heres the difference between the two licenses: It costs less to buy a combination license than it does to buy separate hunting and shing licenses. Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Area is a cultural feature (park) in Box Elder County. If you dont want to apply for a permit this year, but you want a better chance of drawing one next year, you can apply for a preference point instead. Rule R657-9-5. Status: Completed. Hasenyager started her career with Water Resources in 2007 after graduating from the University of Utah with both a bachelors degree and a masters degree in civil engineering. The primary coordinates for Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Area places it within the UT 84307 ZIP Code delivery area. A hunting license allows you to hunt small game, including waterfowl and upland game. NEPA, Waterfowl Management Areas activities are under categorical exclusions. Firearms may only be discharged according to refuge regulations (. Important: If some of your group members surrender their permits less than 30 days from the season opener, all group mem- bers will lose all of their preference points. His primary responsibilities include overseeing the departments communication and community outreach efforts, legislative affairs and law enforcement. Bullfrogsare typically green or gray-brown with brown spots and have easily identifiable circular eardrums or tympanum on either side of their heads, the agency explains. 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. Motorized vehicle travel on state water- fowl management areas is restricted to county roads, improved roads and parking areas. A permit fee is charged only if you are successful in drawing a permit. 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. 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. An area count is included. Before you can apply for either a swan permit or a preference point, you must first complete a one-time swan hunting orienta- tion course. 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. Both are legal to take, but the Division discourages you from shooting trumpeter swans. Any "Through Other" or "In-kind" expenses will need to be entered by the PM or contributors. In 1999, Lewis joined DNRs internal audit staff and later became the audit manager. He loves the outdoors and enjoys fly-fishing. New this year: You must complete a mandatory swan orientation course each year in order to obtain a swan permit. . He started working for the DWR in 2002 as a conservation officer. Technicians will mow fire breaks were needed, treat and reduce invasive weeds that are susceptible to high risk fires (cheatgrass), and plant native perennials that reduces the risk of catastrophic fires. Salt Creek and Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Areas (SCWMA/PSGWMA) are Division of Wildlife Resources managed areas located in Box Elder County, Utah. Licenses are available at wildlife.utah.gov and from license agents and Division offices. Each WMA operates according to its own habitat management plan. Drought condition over that past several years has reduced the resilience of highly functional upland habitats. (It only changed to 20 birds in 2019.) Wildlife/Waterfowl Management Areas ; Cooperative Wildlife Management Units ; Habitat Council ; Walk-in Access properties ; Wildlife calendar . Box Elder County: Box Elder Lake, Bear River, that part of Harold S. Crane within one-half mile of all dikes and levees, Locomotive Springs, Public Shooting Grounds, Salt Creek and any posted units or areas within the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. 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 area of confinement must substantially reduce the sound of the tame or captive birds calls. Rule R657-9-10. 15, 2023, Wasatch Front goose area: Sept. 17, 2022 (for Youth Waterfowl Hunt), Oct. 18, 2022 and Nov. 10, 2022Feb. Pitt has always had a passion for sharing the great outdoor spaces of Utah and is an experienced backcountry skier, climber, whitewater paddler, fly fisherman, and mountain biker and slow trail runner. Good news for hunters: 1,200 acres have been added to the Salt Creek and Public Shooting Grounds waterfowl management areas. Unlike other public or state-owned lands, WMAs are not multi-use lands, and the types of recreation allowed are limited. TeresaWilhelmsen was appointed in 2020 as the State Engineer. Starting July 6, you may apply online for a swan permit or preference point. You may scroll the chart vertically and horizontally. 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. Hunters may not leave decoys, boats, vehicles and other personal property on the refuge overnight. Bag and possession limits: All bag and possession limits are listed below: Eastern Box Elder goose area: Sept. 17, 2022 (for Youth Waterfowl Hunt) and Oct. 1, 2022Jan. The agreement required the state to closely monitor trumpeter swan harvest and prevent too many birds from being killed. Tyler coordinates and manages WRI through five regional teams that submit and review over 150 restoration projects each year. Dont forget: You may also apply for greater sage-grouse, sandhill crane and sharp-tailed grouse permits when you apply for a swan permit. 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. Lewis has worked for the State since 1988, starting as a tax auditor for the Utah State Tax Commission. A license is currently not required to catch the frogs, but a fishing license is recommended. You may not use live birds as decoys. 50 CFR 20.38 and Utah Admin. 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. (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. Migratory game birds may not be taken from any motorboat, or craft that has a motor attached to it, unless the motor has been completely shut off and the motorboat or craft has stopped moving. 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. Thus, individuals who enter WMAs with the intent of hunting or angling there help pay for their use. Please help prevent an early closure and dont jeopardize the number of permits the state can issue each year. Ferrys passion for water policy, land conservation and agriculture will serve him well as he works to manage and protect Utahs natural resources. WMAs will continue to use technicians for habitat and wildlife enhancement efforts. This is just a reminder that completion reports are due August 31st. If you need to surrender your permitand your hunting season hasnt startedyou should consider surrendering the permitas soon as possible. Perennial and annual food plots are planted annually on the area to provide increased resources for wildlife and require efforts to prepare the soil, seed annuals and perennials and to annually create fire breaks to protect against unplanned fires and for prescribed burning. Wade was hired in 2013 as DNRs first GIS Director. Wetlands have and are continuing to be lost. You may, however, hunt from other types of boxes, blinds or culverts that are attached to the bottom of the body of water where you are hunting. 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. Using electronic devices, such as two-way radios or cell phones, does not meet this requirement. 28, 2023). 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. Shell casings and ammunition boxes are litter. The holder of a swan permit may take and possess only one swan during the 2022 season. She served as the divisions deputy director since January 2020. An official website of the United States government. Waterfowl blinds may not be constructed or used in any area or manner that obstructs vehicle or pedestrian travel on dikes. Prior to her appointment as State Forester and the divisions director in August 2021, Jamie managed the divisions sovereign lands program. They will also disk, plant and harrow perennial plantings and control weeds in these areas as needed. 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. July 6: Apply online for a permit or preference point. Bill Keach joined the Utah Geological Survey (UGS) as director and state geologist in 2019. In addition to the rules above, the Great Salt Lake Marina and posted areas adjacent to the marina are closed to hunting. 50 CFR 20.39 and Utah Admin. The refuge will be open for the youth waterfowl hunt on Sept. 17, 2022. 2.2.3 Eradicate established populations of invasive/problematic species. Hunters may not enter closed areas to retrieve birds. You must possess a valid hunting license or a combination license to hunt upland game in Utah. 50 CFR 20.11 and 20.24 and Utah Admin. Please remember that there is not a later start time for Utahs urban counties on the day of the waterfowl opener. 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. Utah Natural Heritage Program ; Utah species . Back in 2001, the State of Utah entered into an agreement with the U.S. Mr. Official sunrise and sunset times are differ- ent, depending on the day and your location. Michael Tribe joined the Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in 2017 as the Human Resources Director. All hunters must register individually at the visitor information station before entering the open hunting area and before exiting the refuge. 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. In order to maintain, and rehabilitate these upland habitats, renovation and reseeding is necessary in order to minimize the impacts of drought. Utah provides special hunting accom- modations for people with disabilities. Shooting hours end at official sunset. The Division rarely issues refunds for per- mits, licenses or certificates of registration, but there are some exceptions. 50 CFR 20.32 and Utah Admin. Utah Code 23-20-30 and Utah Admin. "Fire is excluded from habitats in which potential burns now would be frequent, large, and destructive to soils and native vegetation; the habitats are being actively managed (treated) to reduce components or factors that promote risk of catastrophic fire, such as cheatgrass, excessive conifer encroachment, or unnaturally large stands of mature Gambel oak." Thanks for contacting us. If you purchase your hunting or combination license while applying for a swan permit, youll also be charged a license fee. Royce previously served as president of the Utah Troopers Association and as a member of the board of directors for the UHP Honoring Heroes Foundation. Up to four youth hunt-ers can apply together for a swan hunt. The course also covers the rules and regulations related to swan hunting. Redge Johnson was appointed as a DNR Deputy Director in August 2022. Important: Reporting is required, even if you did not hunt or harvest a swan. 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. The event will be held on March 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1157 S. Waterfowl Way in Farmington. Rule R657-9-15. First Waterfowl Management Area in the Nation developed to provide free public hunting. For more informa- tion, visit stateparks.utah.gov/resources/ hunting-at-state-park. Welcome to the Utah Public Notice Website: Your central source for all public notice information in Utah . Before joining the division, Wilhelmsen worked for the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration and Utah Division of Forestry. For the last decade, Tyler has been a part of WRIs statewide administration staff. Before being promoted to deputy director, he was the divisions public information officer and chief investigator. Both resi-dents and nonresidents may apply. 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