Too many rules hamper fishing fun
By Bob Bahlmann
3-12-08
It’s been a long wet winter, but recent warmer temperatures have given outdoor enthusiasts hope that the end is in sight. Anglers are thinking about putting away the ice fishing gear and getting ready for some real fishing.

State looking to increase bear permits after fatal mauling last summer
By Bob Bahlmann
12-12-07
SALT LAKE CITY—Following the first-ever fatal bear attack in Utah earlier this year and an increased awareness and concern over bear encounters, the Utah Division of Wildlife is proposing a three-pronged approach to bear management.

Wind-powered winter fun
By Kirsten Reimschiissel
12-05-07
MT. PLEASANT—Enthusiasts of a new winter sport that combines snow with the power of the wind will converge this weekend in Mt. Pleasant for the Skyline Snowkite Summit, Dec. 7-9.

Turkey hunters will need regular license before applying for permit
By Bob Bahlmann
11-28-07
SALT LAKE CITY—Turkey hunting is gaining popularity in Utah and those wishing to participate need to be aware of a couple of changes for the 2008 season.

DWR proposes return to nine-day hunt season
By Bob Bahlmann
11-07-07
SALT LAKE CITY—A 1999 decision by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources aimed at reducing hunting pressure on deer in portions of the state has backfired, a recent study reveals, so the division is looking at reversing the move that created five-day hunting seasons.

Once in a lifetime
By Bob Bahlmann
11-07-07
It’s been said that your chances of being struck by lightning are better than the odds of drawing a Utah Sportsman tag, so when Rand Newby drew out for a 2007 mule deer tag, he knew it might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pursue a trophy buck.

Predictions of fair-at-best success don’t deter pheasant hunters
By Bob Bahlmann
10-31-07
SALT LAKE CITY—Weather, habitat and predators are all factors predicted to decrease hunter’s success when the pheasant hunt opens this weekend.