Tyler enjoys fishing, outdoor photography and riding off-road motorcycles through Utahs beautiful desert and mountain landscapes. Dont forget: You may also apply for greater sage-grouse, sandhill crane and sharp-tailed grouse permits when you apply for a swan permit. performed by the technician. You can apply for the drawing online at wildlife.utah.gov from July 6-20, 2022. He is a registered professional engineer. Candice Hasenyager was appointed as the director of the Utah Division of Water Resources in August 2021. They breed from late spring through early summer, during which time youll hear males call together in a chorus. He graduated from the North American Conservation Law Enforcement Chief Associations leadership academy in 2016. He started his career with the division in 1992 as a park ranger at Antelope Island State Park. All of the rifle, pistol and archery ranges have paper targets. The Division administers numerous forestry programs, is responsible for wildfire management on state and private lands, and oversees Utahs state sovereign lands. The goal for the project is to protect, enhance and maximize the benefits for the wildlife resources and the public that use these WMAs Or, they are displayed in a manner that is visible to a person in the area. Hunters may not enter the hunting units (scout) prior to the opening day. You dont want to be the person that gets the hunt shut down for everyone else. In his spare time he officiates high school swim meets and has served as a board member for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in Utah. Persons possessing, transporting, or carrying firearms on the refuge must com- ply with all provisions of state and local law. Kim Wells was appointed as the communications director for the Department of Natural Resources in August 2021. Thanks for contacting us. See page 30 for season dates. Maintenance is required on miles of fence to provide for access management and protection from uncontrolled livestock grazing and trespass. Actions the WAP suggest for achieving this objective are 2.1.9 Establish or enhance fuel breaks in locations that are susceptible to large or intense fires. On some WMAs, these activities are prohibited, while on other WMAs, they may be allowed but only in certain areas. 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. Johnson brings extensive experience in public lands, natural resources, planning, policy, and leadership to the DNR team. During her career, she has been involved in surface water modeling, hydrology studies and municipal water demand projections. The areas open and the bag and possession limits for falconry are listed below. 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. To learn more about surrendering a permit, visit wildlife.utah.gov/refund. Like most geologists he takes advantage of every opportunity to share the wonder of Utahs great outdoors with anyone and everyone. Nothing in this guidebook prohibits you from harvesting waterfowl or coots on land with residual crops or feed left as a result of normal agricultural practices. Justin (J) Shirley was appointed as the Director of the Division of Wildlife Resources in August 2021. A permit fee is charged only if you are successful in drawing a permit. Wade created a presentation literacy workshop series as a resource for all DNR staff. Prior to her employment in state government, Anfinsen was the administrative assistant to the regional manager at United Parcel Service for many years. Local: 801-537-3320 Toll Free: 888-UTAHMAP (882-4627) Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Utah Code 76-10-502, 76-10-504, 76-10-505 and 76-10-523. All hunters must register individually at the visitor information station before entering the open hunting area and before exiting the refuge. Wade was hired in 2013 as DNRs first GIS Director. Called "sinkboxes," these devices float on the water, but they float barely above the waters surface. 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. Utah provides special hunting accom- modations for people with disabilities. His primary responsibilities include managing DNRs finances and coordinating budgeting and accounting activities with DNRs seven divisions. If you have passed a Division-approved hunter education course, then you can hunt upland game and turkey in Utah, regardless of your age. HIP numbers for the 20222023 season are valid from March 11, 2022 through March 10, 2023. All edits must be made before 11 p.m. MDT on July 20, 2022. Want to learn more? Hunters may not leave decoys, boats, vehicles and other personal property on the refuge overnight. The refuge prohibits trespass for any reason by any individual not registered to utilize the area. Since the 1909 purchase of property to establish the state's first fish hatchery, the division has acquired land to support Utah's fish and wildlife. (Hint: Adult trumpeter swans are much larger and dont have a distinctive yellow spot in front of their eyes.) Status: Completed. Important: If the hunt closes early, hunters who havent harvested will not receive a refund and their preference points will not be reinstated. The work often requires that simultaneous events be occurring on the different WMA's in order to produce the optimal outcome. 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. I think they taste like chicken, but a little chewier. He also represents the State of Utah as a delegate in several national governmental associations including the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, the Interstate Mining Compact Commission, and the Ground Water Protection Council. 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. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, camping, sewing and locking herself in her craft room. In addition to the rules above, the Great Salt Lake Marina and posted areas adjacent to the marina are closed to hunting. More than 500 refuges across the nation and the U.S. territories are included in the U.S. He previously served as the director of the Utah Division of Water Resources since December 2019. Official sunrise and sunset times are differ- ent, depending on the day and your location. If you give birds to someone at any location, you must tag the birds. Most of the ponds and marshes along the Wasatch Front in Utah contain bullfrogs. 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. No archaeological survey required for this project. Check the Wildlife Recreation Access Maps for each WMA's rules and regulations before planning a visit. Drought condition over that past several years has reduced the resilience of highly functional upland habitats. Leota Bottom is the only refuge area open to duck, goose and coot hunting. 50 CFR 20.21 and Utah Admin. 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. He is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers since 1976, having held various officers positions including section chairman, program chairman and scholarship committee chairman. You may not discharge a dangerous weapon or firearm under any of the following circum- stances: Utah Code 76-10-508 and Utah Admin. The refuge prohibits leaving decoys, boats, vehicles and other personal property on the refuge overnight. Nathan Schwebach joined DNR in 2015 as the communications director and was most recently appointed deputy director in 2021. These contacts allow the Division to collect valuable information about Utahs waterfowl populations. You can also learn your drawing results online or by calling 1-800-221-0659. Rule R657-9-7. Off-highway vehicles are not permitted on the refuge. 1) Locations/habitats that currently do not have non-native plant problems remain free from the introduction and spread of invasive non-native plants. Prior to his appointment as director, Jeff served the division as deputy director and as a regional manager before that. For the last decade, Tyler has been a part of WRIs statewide administration staff. NEPA, Waterfowl Management Areas activities are under categorical exclusions. Schwebach has a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations from the University of Utah. During most of Utahs waterfowl season, you may not use recorded or electronically amplified bird calls or sounds, or recorded or electronically amplified imitations of bird calls or sounds. Tyler and his wife Brooke have been married for 15 years and currently live in West Jordan. 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. 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. Adding the land means the two WMAs in Box Elder County are now linked together. You may not transport migratory game birds within the United States unless the head or one fully feathered wing remains attached to each bird while youre transporting them to your home or to a migratory bird preservation facility (i.e., a facility where birds are taken to be cleaned and prepared for consumption). Dennis Carver is the DNR Internal Audit Director. July 6: Apply online for a permit or preference point. Keach is a visiting associate professor of geology at Brigham Young University and visiting instructor at the University of Utahs Department of Chemical Engineering. Waterfowl Hunting Regulations. Listen to the DWR "Wild" podcast! Some areas were in need of renovation to stimulate re-growth and increase plant vigor. Gas-powered boats are not permitted. Use the "Show/Hide columns" button on the right to choose which columns to display. Including leadership roles in marketing and sales for Bivy.com, Goal Zero and Petzl. TheUtahDivision of Wildlife Resources is encouraging people to help out the environment by hunting and even eating bullfrogs. 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. 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. Then, attach the tag to the carcass so the tag remains securely fastened and visible. Only nine states offer swan hunting, and Utah is one of them. His main responsibilities are to cultivate and manage the systems that serve the entire department, such as GIS, AV Services and the UAS/Drone Program. The WMA is closed to vehicle traffic from March 1 until September, but the education center is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. An area is considered to be baited for 10 days after the bait has been completely removed from the area. Both resi-dents and nonresidents may apply. Objective 2 for Invasive Wildlife Species -- Hunters may possess and use only ap- proved nontoxic shot while in the field. The Division has designated certain portions of the state as no-shooting areas. To see if youre eli- gible for a refund, visit wildlife.utah.gov/refund. Johnson also worked at the Utah DNR and The Nature Conservancy as a land and water acquisitions specialist. 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. For additional informationor to arrange a payment sched-uleplease contact the Office of Recovery Services at 801-536-8500. Firearms may only be discharged according to refuge regulations (, For more information call the refuge manager at 435-545-2522 or visit. Royce holds a criminal justice degree from Salt Lake Community College. The following locations are designated as no-shooting areas: While taking wildlife or engaging in wildlife-related activities, you may not without permissionenter or remain on privately owned land that is: Cultivated land is land that is readily identifiable as land whose soil is loosened or broken up for the raising of crops, land used for the raising of crops, or a pasture that is artificially irrigated. A Division employee will be available to help you. She is responsible for the general administrative supervision of the waters of the state and the measurement, appropriation, apportionment, and distribution of those waters. Rule R657-9-23. Try searching or use the main menu to navigate to a page. Aquatic SGCNs and key habitats persist on the landscape, despite increasing drought conditions. He graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelors degree in economics. Youll have to eat some of those ducks before you can go hunting and take more. Mr. It is managed by UDWR. 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). Reminder: You may wait to tag the swan until after you return to your blind, your boat (or other vessel) or dry land, whichever is near- est to the point where the bird was retrieved. The refuge will be open for the youth waterfowl hunt on Sept. 17, 2022. Also, you may not take migratory game birds from an area where tame or captive live ducks or geese are present. Its important to comply with the require- ments listed above. He also served many years on the Davis County Search and Rescue Team. This program was created through the 1937 PittmanRobertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act and the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950. For example, if hunter A with three preference points and hunter B with zero preference points apply as a group, the preference points are averaged (1.5)and rounded down to one. They will also disk, plant and harrow perennial plantings and control weeds in these areas as needed. Rule R657-9-5. Firearms may only be discharged according to refuge regulations (. New this year: The swan orientation course must be completed each year before you apply for a swan permit. In January of 2017, Tyler was selected as DNRs watershed program director. Maps, Driving Directions & Local Area Information Popular Local Resources The number you obtained last season is not valid for this season. Southern Zone dates: Oct. 1, 2022 (for Youth Waterfowl Hunt) and Oct. 15, 2022Jan. Irrigation of existing trees and shrubs for establishment of woody species has been implemented on five sites. All hunters entering, using or occupying the refuge for waterfowl hunting must abide by all terms and conditions listed on the refuge website. Much of his field experience was obtained in Utah County as a Trooper and Sergeant. At that time, the trumpeter swan quota was 10 birds. According to Lee Kay, a public shooting range facilities and grounds supervisor at Utah DWR, are voracious predators in Utah that will eat almost anything, including snakes, fish, toads and mice. Salt Water : Fresh Water: Saltwater Shorelines, Beaches and Playas: He is a 5th generation farmer who operates a ranch, farm, feedlot and hunting properties in Corinne. Davis County: Howard Slough, Ogden Bay and Farmington Bay within diked units or as posted. The swan orientation course provides information about swans, including informa- tion that will help you identify tundra swans and trumpeter swans in flight. In 1998, he became the assistant park manager at Yuba State Park and was promoted to park manager in 2002. Wade has a Masters degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Colorado-Denver and a Bachelors degree in Geography from California State University-Fullerton. Rule R651-614-4. Water developments are associated with food plots, wetland development and woody species plantings. The work required for the habitats on the WMA's could best be defined as renovation, maintenance and enhancement. 28, 2023). If youre transporting migratory game birds that youve taken, the birds are not considered to be in storage or temporary storage, and you dont need to have a tag on them at that time. We've received your submission. Actions that this project will address include; So if you like chicken and fish like I do, youll love the taste of frog legs.. 14, 2023, Southern Zone dates: Oct. 15, 2022Jan. She is a professional engineer and graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelors degree in civil engineering. Renovation is required to stimulate growth and to remove residual cover where deemed beneficial. 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. The need is to maximize the potential on the areas for a diversity of wildlife with a diversity of habitats in excellent condition. If you are eligible for a swan permit, you are eligible to apply for a preference point. The primary need comes from the end of March to the end of November. While youre on a WMA, you may not participate in activities that are prohibited on the WMA. He has a bachelors of science degree in Geology from BYU and a masters degree in Geophysics from Cornell University. 2.2.2 Survey and inventory established and new populations of invasive/problematic species. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Area . You may not possess or transport live migratory game birds. Salt Creek and Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Areas (SCWMA/PSGWMA) are Division of Wildlife Resources managed areas located in Box Elder County, Utah. They enjoy hunting, camping and traveling together. The signature of the owner or person in charge, The name of the person being given permission. Hasenyager replaces Todd Adams who was named deputy director for the Department of Natural Resources. Standing crops or flooded standing crops (including aquatics); standing, flooded or manipulated natural vegetation; flooded harvested croplands; or lands or areas where seeds or grains have been scattered solely as the result of a normal agricultural planting, harvesting, post- harvest manipulation (for example, a farmer working his land after the harvest is over) or normal soil stabilization practice (for example, a farmer planting a cover crop to protect the soil during the winter); From a blind or other place of con- cealment camouflaged with natural vegetation; From a blind or other place of conceal- ment camouflaged with vegetation from agricultural crops, as long as such camouflaging does not result in the exposing, depositing, distributing or scattering of grain or other feed; or. than three shellsto hunt light geese during the February/March season. A combination license allows you to fish and hunt small game in Utah. Thanks. Soil or rock, above or below the waters surface, may not be excavated on a WMA unless the Division gives express, written permission to do so. No-shooting areas remain open to the public for other lawful activities. For details about whether you may enter a Utah WMA or what you are allowed to do there, check the Wildlife Recreation Access Maps. You may not take waterfowl or coots on or over lands or areas where grain or other feed has been distributed or scattered as the result of the manipulation of an agricultural crop or other feed on the land where grown. You can also use a pre-paid credit card. DWR Central Region Habitat Program Manager Mark Farmer and DWR Wildlife Lands Coordinator Chelsea Duke talk about the Division-owned Wildlife Management Areas what they are, the purpose of these lands and the activities that are allowed there. For details on applying for grouse and crane permits, see pages 11-13 of the 202223 Utah Upland Game and Turkey Guidebook. 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. Joel Ferry was appointed DNR executive director in June 2022 by Gov. In doing so, they will also monitor the area for new invasions that need to be addressed. Adults must accompany youth hunters. This position allowed for the maintenance of existing habitat and the enhancement and development of additional habitat for these WMA's. Waterfowl blinds may not be constructed or used in any area or manner that obstructs vehicle or pedestrian travel on dikes. For WMAs that allow public access, use of these lands, including for camping (where it is allowed) is free of charge. Helping to minimize and mitigate wildlife depredation on private property Providing places where Utahns can go to hunt and fish Currently, there are 193 WMAs throughout Utah, totaling over 500,000 acres, or 780 square miles. Clear Lake WMAthe area known as Spring Lake, Desert Lake WMAthe area known as Desert Lake, Farmington Bay WMAthe area that lies in the northwest quarter of Unit 1, Ogden Bay WMAthe area known as North Bachman, 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, All of Antelope Island This includes all areas within 600 feet of the upland vegetative line or other clearly defined high water mark, Antelope Island causewayWithin 600 feet of the north and south sides of the center line of the causeway, Browns Park WMAWithin 600 feet of all structures, Farmington Bay WMAWithin 600 feet of the headquarters, within 600 feet of dikes and roads accessible by motorized vehicles, within the area designated as the Learning Center and within the 100- yard buffer around the rest area, Ogden Bay WMAWithin 600 feet of the headquarters area, Gunnison Bend ReservoirBelow the high-water mark of the reservoir and its inflow, upstream to the Southerland Bridge (Millard County), Within the boundaries of all Utah State Parks, except those designated open by appropriate signage (see, Within 1/3 of a mile of the Great Salt Lake Marina, All property within the boundary of the Salt Lake International Airport, All property within the boundaries of federal migratory bird refuges, unless hunting waterfowl is specifically autho- rized by the federal government, Fenced or enclosed in a manner designed to exclude intruders.