Native to the eastern U.S., bullfrogs now have homes along the Wasatch Front and the Great Salt Lake marshes. 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. Since this time, Tyler has worked as a research biologist in the development of new grass and forb seed releases and as one of the first restoration biologists hired to implement projects in southern Utah funded through Utahs Watershed Restoration Initiative (UWRI). 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. The number is assigned when you complete hunter education and your blue card is issued. A Utah native, Pitt graduated from Utah State University with a degree in International Studies. Jamie Barnes serves as the Utah State Forester and Director of the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands. Wade created a presentation literacy workshop series as a resource for all DNR staff. Terrestrial SGCNs and key habitats persist on the landscape, despite increasing drought conditions. Leota Bottom is the only refuge area open to duck, goose and coot hunting. 1) Locations/habitats that currently do not have non-native plant problems remain free from the introduction and spread of invasive non-native plants. Listen to the DWR "Wild" podcast! Please keep in mind that the Division is not responsible for any bank charges incurred for the use of credit or debit cards. Feral cats are a problem for ground nesting birds and actions to remove and control them are needed. 50 CFR 20.36 and Utah Admin. Wade has been designing, building and flying RC model airplanes and drones for over 30 years. The refuge provides a Special Blind Area for use by the disabled. Some areas were in need of renovation to stimulate re-growth and increase plant vigor. A Division or Refuge employee will help you complete your swan harvest survey. Technicians will be responsible for weed control and containment mostly through chemical applications. 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. Hunters may not leave decoys, boats, vehicles and other personal property on the refuge overnight. Notes: The Bear River, Fish Springs and Ouray national wildlife refuges and the Browns Park, Desert Lake, Farmington Bay, Harold S. Crane, Howard Slough, Locomotive Springs, Ogden Bay, Public Shooting Grounds and Salt Creek waterfowl management areas (WMAs) will be closed to light goose hunt-ing for the season, starting on the last day of the dark goose hunt within their respec-tive goose areas. Public Shooting Grounds WMA Box Elder County , Utah , US Get Directions All Months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec All Years Last 10 Years Current Year October Big Day Oct 19, 2019 Global Big Day May 4, 2019 October Big Day Oct 6, 2018 Global Big Day May 5, 2018 Global Big Day May 13, 2017 Global Big Day May 14, 2016 Global . Salt Creek WMA, Public Shooting . Hunting and fishing are activities that are allowed on WMAs, but visitors should note that some WMAs are closed during certain times of the year so that wildlife aren't disturbed. 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. expect to encounter conservation officers and biologists checking hunters in the marsh and at checkpoints. You can apply for the drawing online at wildlife.utah.gov from July 6-20, 2022. You can also purchase a license by calling 1-800-221-0659. Lewis has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Utah and a Masters of Business Administration from Utah State University. Prior to joining DNR, Boudreau was the information technology director for the Utah Department of Corrections. Bag and possession limits for Wilson's snipe, ducks, mergansers, geese, coots and scaup: The daily bag limit for falconers is 3 birds. Schwebach has a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations from the University of Utah. Boudreau has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Weber State University. Ogden Bay Waterfowl Management Areawest of Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3. 50 CFR 20.82 and 20.83 and Utah Admin. She works with the executive director and his deputy directors managing office personnel and handling agendas, correspondence, scheduling and all other administrative functions. You may scroll the chart vertically and horizontally. Follow the instructions on the website to obtain a hunter education regis- tration certificate (required) and to register for a course online. 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. 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. It is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing or kneeling on the vessel, rather than sitting or standing inside the vessel. Maps of all three refuges are available online at wildlife.utah.gov/waterfowl. 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. Technicians are involved with predator management (Raccoons, Red Fox, Skunk, and feral domesticated animals). The DWR's Eccles Wildlife Education Center is part of the Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area. Wetlands have and are continuing to be lost across the country. Air-thrust or air-propelled boats and per- sonal watercraft are not allowed in designated parts of the following areas for the purposes of waterfowl hunting: The term "personal watercraft" means a motorboat that meets the following conditions: Portions of four WMAs have been set aside for hunters who enjoy walking or paddling nonmotorized boats into the marsh. You must also sign the tag. Johnson has a bachelors degree in pre-law from Utah State University and a passion for Utahs public lands and natural resources. These types of incidents require expensive repairs and habitat rehabilitation. A preference point is awarded for each unsuccessful swan application. Please consult the time zone map below to learn the differences. 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. 32 Public Shooting Grounds WMA. He has also served as the divisions legislative liaison from 2009-2019. Reminder: There are new rules for tagging swans, 50 CFR 20.40, Utah Code 23-20-9 and Utah Admin. Irrigation of existing trees and shrubs for establishment of woody species has been implemented on five sites. Waterfowl blinds may not be left unattended overnight unless theyre constructed entirely of non-woody, vegetative materials that naturally occur where the blind is located. Utah Code 76-10-502, 76-10-504, 76-10-505 and 76-10-523. 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. This year, Utah will again hold two Youth Waterfowl Hunts. Wade and his wife Emily have two grown boys, and they all enjoy exploring Utahs amazing environments. The area of confinement must substantially reduce the sound of the tame or captive birds calls. 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. Wetlands and adjacent uplands provide needed habitat for over 200 species of vertebrates in Utah. 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 obtain a Utah HIP number, just visit wildlife.utah.gov/uthip from any computer, smartphone or tablet and complete a few brief questions. You must submit a complete report, even if you do not hunt or harvest a swan. In addition to the rules above, the Division has established portions of the WMAs as rest areas for wildlife. The management objective was to maintain these areas in productive and diverse mid-successional stages. Thanks for contacting us. Maintenance is required on miles of fence to provide for access management and protection from uncontrolled livestock grazing and trespass. 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. And dont forget: Up to four youth can apply together in a youth-only group. You cannot take migratory game birds from any type of low-floating device that al- lows you to be concealed beneath the surface of the water. It also means more hunting opportunities for you! 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. 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. The primary coordinates for Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Area places it within the UT 84307 ZIP Code delivery area. Hunters may enter the refuge two hours before sunrise, and must exit the refuge by 112 hours after sunset. The refuge will be open for the youth waterfowl hunt on Sept. 17, 2022. Salt Lake City Due to extreme drought and wildfire danger, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is temporarily banning campfires and recreational target shooting with a firearm on its 146 wildlife management areas (WMAs) across the state. You should. He has a bachelors of science degree in Geology from BYU and a masters degree in Geophysics from Cornell University. Members of the group may not surrender their permits individually unless the surrender occurs because of: Utah Code 23-19-38 and Utah Admin. Lewis and his wife, Andrea, have three children. 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 time requested is for anticipated work that will occur on three state WMA's, one public access and two federally managed cooperative areas. Wells started her career at DNR in 2019 and worked for the Division of Water Resources as the public information officer. When you complete the registration process, your new HIP number will appear on the screen. He is a geoscientist, educator and technology expert with 30+ years of experience in industry, academia and regulatory state government. The bag limits for the Youth Waterfowl Hunt are as follows: Youth may not hunt the following species during the youth hunt: Shooting hours for all waterfowl, snipe and coots begin 30 minutes before official sunrise. 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. 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. The course is available online at wildlife.utah.gov/SwanCourse and takes about 30 minutes to complete. A license is currently not required to catch the frogs, but a fishing license is recommended. Please be familiar with the requirements for carrying and using shotguns, the different types of hunting methods you may use and what youre required to do with any waterfowl you harvest. Rule R657-9-13. Be sure to click on the finalize button on the completion report when you have your completion report ready to be reviewed by WRI Admin. Rule R657-9-20. If you obtain a swan permit, you must complete and submit a swan harvest survey by Jan. 11, 2022. 2.3.6 Restore aquatic habitat complexity Any person may use any unoccupied, permanent waterfowl blind. Visit wildlife.utah.gov/waterfowl in early August to see purchase times and locations. Shooting hours end at official sunset. For details on meeting these requirements, see page 8. Its important to comply with the require- ments listed above. Wade Kloos serves as the director of enterprise systems for DNR. than three shellsto hunt light geese during the February/March season. 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). Bazas career spans over four decades of working with the energy and mineral extractive industries, including engineering positions with Phillips Petroleum Co., Amoco Production Co., and Flying J. Like most geologists he takes advantage of every opportunity to share the wonder of Utahs great outdoors with anyone and everyone. All hunters entering, using or occupying the refuge for waterfowl hunting must abide by all terms and conditions listed on the refuge website. In order to maintain, and rehabilitate these upland habitats, renovation and reseeding is necessary in order to minimize the impacts of drought. 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. 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. 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. Additional demands and responsibilities placed on the Manager (Assistant Regional Wildlife Manager and Invasive Weed Project Leader) require more help from technician time to counter off site work requirements and facilitate WMA management activities. In many cases, the Division will take preventative measures to reduce future wildfires, including removing excessive conifer trees and other flammable items. Failure to make a reasonable effort to retrieve litter could result in a citation. Please help prevent an early closure and dont jeopardize the number of permits the state can issue each year. Hasenyager replaces Todd Adams who was named deputy director for the Department of Natural Resources. Reminder: There are restrictions on fishing and hunting license purchasers for nonpayment of child support. So target the big ones they have the most meat, Kay said in a2019 blog poston the agencys website. 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. 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. Preference points are averaged and rounded down when two or more applicants apply as a group. Utah is one of the few places in the country where you have the opportunity to hunt swans. 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. 50 CFR 20.21(e), Utah Code 23-20-3 and Utah Admin. 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 can also use a pre-paid credit card. A Division employee will be available to help you. The Division is also responsible for supporting the outdoor industry businesses and partners to ensure a healthy outdoor recreation economy. 15, 2023, Southern goose area: Oct. 1, 2022 (for Youth Waterfowl Hunt) and Oct. 15, 2022Jan. Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Area is a cultural feature (park) in Box Elder County. You may not possess any freshly killed migratory game birds when the hunting season is closed. 15, 2022 and Jan. 15March 10, 2023. Hunters may not enter closed areas to retrieve birds. Lewis also oversees the internal audit function of the department. Wildlife Technician Salt Creek and Public Shooting Grounds WMA FY18, Submitted By: Hunting If you decide not to hunt swan, you can withdraw your online permit application until 11 p.m. MDT on July 20, 2022. Please remember that there is not a later start time for Utahs urban counties on the day of the waterfowl opener. Use the "Show/Hide columns" button on the right to choose which columns to display. 2.2.6 Conduct biological control of invasive/problematic species. 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. Primary Habitat. After youve taken the course, you dont have to take it again as long as you follow the mandatory harvest reporting rules. Learn more about Utah's wildlife . Unfortunately, the swan hunt has had to close earlytwo years in a rowbecause hunters killed 20 trum- peter swans each season. Only nine states offer swan hunting, and Utah is one of them. The Division has designated certain portions of the state as no-shooting areas. Work will include planting and manipulating critical perennial habitat for nesting, rearing of young and creating a higher quality food resource. 28, 2023, Eastern Box Elder, Northern and Wasatch Front goose areas: Oct. 15Dec. Rule R657-9-17. That was the limit of trumpeter swan harvests legally allowed each season. Keach is a visiting associate professor of geology at Brigham Young University and visiting instructor at the University of Utahs Department of Chemical Engineering. 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. Up to four youth hunt-ers can apply together for a swan hunt. TeresaWilhelmsen was appointed in 2020 as the State Engineer. He also served many years on the Davis County Search and Rescue Team. 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. Wildlife Technician Salt Creek and Public Shooting Grounds WMA FY18 Project ID: 4005. Try searching or use the main menu to navigate to a page. Several rules apply to the types of shot- guns, crossbows and archery tackle that may be used to take waterfowl in Utah. All hunting regulations, including season dates and bag limits, will apply. 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. Dates: The season dates that apply to traditional waterfowl hunters also apply to falconers. If you have passed a Division-approved hunter education course, then you can hunt upland game and turkey in Utah, regardless of your age. However, you may take snipe on or over these areas. Important: Remember to subtract 30 minutes from the time of official sunrise to determine when you can start shooting. Youth who have not drawn swan permits may not hunt swans. 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. Having the opportunity to hunt swans is truly remarkable. There is no hunting or shooting within 100 yards of refuge roads, the D Line dike, parking areas, and observation platforms. If you need to surrender your permitand your hunting season hasnt startedyou should consider surrendering the permitas soon as possible. They will also disk, plant and harrow perennial plantings and control weeds in these areas as needed. Spencer J. Cox. 22, 2022 and Feb. 1March 10, 2023, Southern goose area: Oct. 25Dec. HIP numbers for the 20222023 season are valid from March 11, 2022 through March 10, 2023. His primary responsibilities include overseeing the departments communication and community outreach efforts, legislative affairs and law enforcement. You may take migratory game birds with any of the following: During most Utah waterfowl hunts, the shotgun you use cannot be capable of holding more than three shells (one in the chamber and two in the magazine). Among those accommodations are special-use blinds for disabled or wheelchair-bound hunters. You are guilty of a class B misdemeanor if you violate any provision described in this section. Actions that this project will address include; 14, 2023 throughout the Northern Zone (except for scaup, which you can hunt Oct. 1Dec. He also served many years on the Davis County Search and Rescue Team. Much of his field experience was obtained in Utah County as a Trooper and Sergeant. Here's how you know Achieving the rank of Lieutenant, Royce has served in many capacities during his 23 year career with the Utah Department of Public Safety, including public information officer for four years. You own the vehicle or have permission from the vehicles owner. 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. The programs focus is to assist leadership in fostering integrity and trust in everything we do to serve the public. 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. In January of 2017, Tyler was selected as DNRs watershed program director. Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Area is a cultural feature (park) in Box Elder County. See page 30 for season dates. The state agreed to close the season immediately if hunters hit that federal limit. 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. Both are legal to take, but the Division discourages you from shooting trumpeter swans. 50 CFR 20.44 and Utah Admin. Local: 801-537-3320 Toll Free: 888-UTAHMAP (882-4627) Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wetlands have and are continuing to be lost. 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. For the last decade, Tyler has been a part of WRIs statewide administration staff. 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. Justin (J) Shirley was appointed as the Director of the Division of Wildlife Resources in August 2021. 50 CFR 20.11 and 20.24 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. 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. 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. The app is available at wildlife.utah.gov/mobileapp. 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. CLOSE Kim Wells Each WMA ranges in size from a couple dozen acres to over 50,000 acres. See page 11 or wildlife.utah.gov/waterfowl to learn more about this requirement. 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