Hunters may not use pits or permanent blinds. 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. Jason Curry was appointed as the director of the Division of Outdoor Recreation in December of 2022. Fish and Wildlife Services National Wildlife Refuge System. 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. Drought conditions over the past several years has made it imperative that the WMA's have properly functioning water control structures to maximize water deliveries in order to maintain key wetland habitats. 50 CFR 20.43 and Utah Admin. The course outlines common swan hunting issues and explains the physical differences between tundra and trumpeter swans. If you need help with your online applica-tion, please call any Division office before 5 p.m. MDT on July 20, 2022. Utah Waterfowl Slam When you buy a combination license, you also get a price break compared to buying your hunting and fishing licenses separately. On some WMAs, these activities are prohibited, while on other WMAs, they may be allowed but only in certain areas. Off-highway vehicles are not permitted on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. 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. Also, you may not take migratory game birds from an area where tame or captive live ducks or geese are present. 15, 2022 and Jan. 15March 10, 2023. The event will be held on March 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1157 S. Waterfowl Way in Farmington. Rule R651-614. He has also served in the US Army Reserve as a field artillery officer and is a graduate of the US Army Officer Candidate School in Fort Benning, Georgia. 2.2.7 Conduct chemical control of invasive/problematic species. It seems we couldn't find the page you were looking for. Noxious weed control must be addressed on the areas to maintain a positive position with the county residents and politicians. You should. These rules apply statewide, even on opening day. Much of his field experience was obtained in Utah County as a Trooper and Sergeant. 50 CFR 20.20 and Utah Admin. An official website of the United States government. Therefore, allow enough room between the closed area boundary and where youre hunting to retrieve your birds. 50 CFR 20.32 and Utah Admin. A map of the refuge is available online at. This position allowed for the maintenance of existing habitat and the enhancement and development of additional habitat for these WMA's. You must immediately kill any migratory game bird you wound and include it in your bag limit. Any "Through Other" or "In-kind" expenses will need to be entered by the PM or contributors. He is an avid fan of the Utah Jazz and the University of Utah and enjoysenjoying traveling throughoutUtahs to take in thescenic beauty. 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. Welcome to the Utah Public Notice Website: Your central source for all public notice information in Utah . Utah provides special hunting accom- modations for people with disabilities. You should also keep the following in mind: If you become a Utah resident, and youve completed a hunter education course in another state, province or country, you must obtain a Utah blue card before you can buy a resident hunting license. 50 CFR 20.36 and Utah Admin. 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. Current state and federal regulations ap- ply for season dates, shooting hours, and bag and possession limits. They breed from late spring through early summer, during which time youll hear males call together in a chorus. Its important to comply with the require- ments listed above. Lewis also oversees the internal audit function of the department. Reminder: If you are eligible for a refund, you must submit all required forms and accompanying paperwork within 90 days of the season ending in order to qualify for a full refund. Enter or remain on private land when directed not to do so by the owner or a person acting for the owner. All hunters entering, using or occupying the refuge for waterfowl hunting must abide by all terms and conditions listed on the refuge website. Housing is not provided. The following locations are designated as rest areas: You can obtain maps of the rest areas by visiting Division offices or by visiting wildlife.utah.gov/waterfowl. She is responsible for the general administrative supervision of the waters of the state and the measurement, appropriation, apportionment, and distribution of those waters. Scott and Norma Matheson Wetlands Preserve. Prior to joining DNR, Boudreau was the information technology director for the Utah Department of Corrections. Rule R657-9-5. He holds both a bachelors and a masters of engineering from Utah State University. Leota Bottom is the only refuge area open to duck, goose and coot hunting. In Northern Utah, the best places to find good numbers of birds are the waterfowl management areas that are administered by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Boudreau and his wife Kellie have one son and three grandchildren and live in West Point, Utah. His primary responsibilities include overseeing DNRs technical environment with application development and maintenance, desktop support, servers, network and help desk. The refuge allows the use of small boats, 15 feet or less, but does not allow gasoline motors and air boats. He has a track record of public service, including serving as a legislator, chairman of the Box Elder County Republican Party, Box Elder Farm Bureau Board member, chairman of the Willard Peak Chapter of Delta Waterfowl, board member of the Friends of the Bear River Bird Refuge, and member of the Northern Regional Advisory Council for the Division of Wildlife Resources. Wildlife/Waterfowl Management Areas ; Cooperative Wildlife Management Units ; Habitat Council ; Walk-in Access properties ; Wildlife calendar . A hunting license does not give you au- thority to possess live migratory game birds. To see if youre eli- gible for a refund, visit wildlife.utah.gov/refund. He started working for the DWR in 2002 as a conservation officer. Your swan tag also includes a notch that indicates the sex of the bird, but you do not need to remove this notch; you only need to remove the notches that indicate when the bird was taken. Information about each WMA is also posted at the entrances. In addition to the rules above, the Division has established portions of the WMAs as rest areas for wildlife. There, she gained experience and knowledge in criminal and civil law. Rule R657-9-25. There are numerous water control structures that facilitate the movement of water into upland and wetland habitats that require periodic maintenance, adjustments and inspection. Rule R657-9-17. Actions suggested by the WAP to achieve these objectives are 2.1.9 Establish or enhance fuel breaks in locations that are susceptible to large or intense fires. WAP Objective for Inappropriate Fire Frequency 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. The Washington Post's database of police shootings shows that 1,115 people killed by police between 2015 and 2020 about 17% were armed with edged weapons. Other areas needed complete renovation and seeding. 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. 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. 2.2.3 Eradicate established populations of invasive/problematic species. Of this 22.68 square miles(116.95 percent) is public lands. Youll be notified of the drawing results by email on or before Aug. 5, 2022. Kim Wells was appointed as the communications director for the Department of Natural Resources in August 2021. The app is available at wildlife.utah.gov/mobileapp. Bag and possession limits: Dark geese (cackling, Canada, white-fronted, brant)4 per day, 12 in possession; Light geese (snow, blue, Ross)20 per day, 60 in possession. 22, 2022 and Feb. 1March 10, 2023, Southern goose area: Oct. 25Dec. 50 CFR 20.21 (i) and Utah Admin. 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. Visit wildlife.utah.gov/group-applications for more information. Preference points ensure that applicants who are unsuccessfulor those who choose to apply only for a preference pointwill have a better chance of obtaining a swan permit in next years hunt drawing. 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. Follow the instructions on the website to obtain a hunter education regis- tration certificate (required) and to register for a course online. Any migratory game bird that you wound must be immediately killed and included in your bag limit. Reminder: Youth with swan permits may hunt swans during the Youth Waterfowl Hunt in the Northern Zone, which is Sept. 17, 2022. You will also find information about what to do if you obtain a permit and harvest a swan. Objective #1 for Droughts The refuge prohibits leaving decoys, boats, vehicles and other personal property on the refuge overnight. Important: Remember to subtract 30 minutes from the time of official sunrise to determine when you can start shooting. Each WMA ranges in size from a couple dozen acres to over 50,000 acres. To prevent excessive trumpeter swan harvest, the Division requires anyone applying for a swan permit to complete a mandatory, in-depth orientation course. Hunters under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult while hunting. 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. Tyler enjoys fishing, outdoor photography and riding off-road motorcycles through Utahs beautiful desert and mountain landscapes. You cannot leave waterfowl blinds or decoys unattended overnight to reserve a spot. The areas open and the bag and possession limits for falconry are listed below. Development of food plots is planned for annually. Hunters may possess and use only ap- proved nontoxic shot while in the field. In doing so, they will also monitor the area for new invasions that need to be addressed. To learn more about surrendering a permit, visit wildlife.utah.gov/refund. Please note the following dates if you want to apply for a 2022 swan permit or preference point. Rule R657-23. The refuge prohibits trespass for any reason by any individual not registered to utilize the area. Reminder: Any fees you submitted with your application are not refundable. No-shooting areas remain open to the public for other lawful activities. Wildlife Technician Salt Creek and Public Shooting Grounds WMA FY18 Project ID: 4005. Dark geese (cackling, Canada, white-fronted and brant): 4 birds, Swan: 1 bird (swan permit required, see the Hunt Planner for the swan hunt boundary). Wells started her career at DNR in 2019 and worked for the Division of Water Resources as the public information officer. This does not include vehicles moved solely by human power, motorized wheelchairs or an electric personal assisted mobility device. (It only changed to 20 birds in 2019.) Up to four huntersincluding a mix of residents and nonresidentscan apply together for swan permits by using a group code. While in the field, the youth and the adult must remain close enough for the adult to see and provide verbal assistance to the young hunter. Permits are awarded in order, based on the hunt choice selected. 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. An individual who does not want to hunt swan in the current year may apply for a pref- erence point only by selecting the appropriate hunt choice code (SWN) on the application and paying the application fee. 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. All of the rifle, pistol and archery ranges have paper targets. Tyler Thompson has worked for DNR since 1997 starting his career as a seasonal employee collecting vegetation trend data for DNRs Division of Wildlife Resources Range trend program. Some WMAs and portions of WMAs are closed to the public, while others have limited access during certain times of the year. Like most geologists he takes advantage of every opportunity to share the wonder of Utahs great outdoors with anyone and everyone. You must submit a complete report, even if you do not hunt or harvest a swan. So target the big ones they have the most meat, Kay said in a2019 blog poston the agencys website. 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. To report your swan harvest, simply bring the tagged swan or its head to a Division office, or the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge office, within three days of harvest. The division is also responsible for the management of the states OHV, Boating and Every Kid Outdoors programs. Wetlands have and are continuing to be lost across the country. Mr. Wildlife Technician Salt Creek and Public Shooting Grounds WMA FY18, Submitted By: The need is to maximize the potential on the areas for a diversity of wildlife with a diversity of habitats in excellent condition. Previously, Johnson was the director of strategic initiatives at the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. Trees and shrubs have been established and are being enhanced by irrigation systems and pesticide control efforts, which requires manpower and diligence. Baza is a registered professional engineer in Utah and holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in petroleum engineering from Stanford University. Prior to joining DNR, Mr. The risk from these threats is the loss of a highly functioning wetland and uplands that benefit over 200 species of wildlife. 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. You may not discharge a dangerous weapon or firearm under any of the following circum- stances: Utah Code 76-10-508 and Utah Admin. 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. Utahs swan hunt has closed early two years in a row because too many trumpeter swans were killed. The mission of Utah State Parks is to provide fun and educational opportunities throughout the state. The application fee is $10 for residents and $15 for nonresidents. 50 CFDR 20.21 (g) and Utah Admin. They enjoy hunting, camping and traveling together. 50 CFR 20.21(e), Utah Code 23-20-3 and Utah Admin. 50 CFR 20.38 and Utah Admin. You can also enter and save your HIP num-ber on the Utah Hunting and Fishing app. Other areas need complete renovation and seeding. Northern Zone dates: Oct. 1, 2022Jan. Prior to his position at DNR, he served as the Director of the Office of Outdoor Recreation in the Governors Office of Economic Opportunity. Hunters may not shoot or hunt within 100 yards of refuge roads open to vehicle traffic. This means that on Sept. 17, youth in the Northern Zone can hunt from 6:40 a.m. until 7:33 p.m. On Oct. 1, youth in the Southern Zone can hunt from 6:54 a.m. until 7:10 p.m. Commercial guiding and outfitter activi- ties are not allowed on the refuge. DWR Strategic Plan: Conserve, Protect and Enhance Wildlife and Ecosystems; Enhance Recreational Experience; Maximize Productivity and Satisfaction: The habitat technician would be involved with all aspects of the efforts required to maintain, enhance and develop habitats on the areas. In the drawing, swan applications are sorted into groups by the number of prefer- ence pointsa 4-preference-point group, a 3-preference-point group and so onfrom highest to lowest. Additionally, he oversees management of the divisions of state parks; recreation; oil, gas and mining; water rights; and the Utah Geological Survey. Weed control and altering successional progression are accomplished through renovation techniques that are used. Terrestrial SGCNs and key habitats persist on the landscape, despite increasing drought conditions. There is no hunting or shooting within 100 yards of refuge roads, the D Line dike, parking areas, and observation platforms. She works with the executive director and his deputy directors managing office personnel and handling agendas, correspondence, scheduling and all other administrative functions. Or, they are displayed in a manner that is visible to a person in the area. Rule R657-42. Falconry: All permit requirements, season dates and other swan regulations apply. Before being promoted to deputy director, he was the divisions public information officer and chief investigator. In addition, you may not kill or cripple any migratory game bird without making a reasonable effort to immediately retrieve it. If your group is successful in the drawing, all of the applicants in your group who have valid applications will receive 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. WMAs will continue to use technicians for habitat and wildlife enhancement efforts. Boudreau has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Weber State University. 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. 2.2.5 Conduct mechanical control of invasive/problematic species. 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. Management of these wetland/upland areas is primarily for waterfowl and pheasant production however, many of the 200+ species that use the areas have benefited as well. Prior to that, she served as a regional engineer at the Utah Lake and Jordan River Regional Office, and as the divisions adjudication program manager. than three shellsto hunt light geese during the February/March season. Both resi-dents and nonresidents may apply. Unlike other public or state-owned lands, WMAs are not multi-use lands, and the types of recreation allowed are limited. Good news for hunters: 1,200 acres have been added to the Salt Creek and Public Shooting Grounds waterfowl management areas. 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. Hotels Near Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Area, Get Current Demographic Data for Cities, Towns, and ZIP Codes, View Boundary Maps, for Cities, Towns, and ZIP Codes, Locate Physical, Cultural, and Historical Features, Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Area, Utah physical, cultural and historic features. For WMAs that allow public access, use of these lands, including for camping (where it is allowed) is free of charge. Before joining the division, Wilhelmsen worked for the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration and Utah Division of Forestry. Hasenyager replaces Todd Adams who was named deputy director for the Department of Natural Resources. Todd has worked for Water Resources since 1990, serving as director, deputy director, assistant director over the planning branch, manager of the hydrology & computer application section and the states cloud seeding coordinator. Shipping permits are available from the Division. Rule R657-9-16. 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