Back in 2001, the State of Utah entered into an agreement with the U.S. He is an avid fan of the Utah Jazz and the University of Utah and enjoysenjoying traveling throughoutUtahs to take in thescenic beauty. Copyright 2023 HTL, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Wildlife Technician Salt Creek and Public Shooting Grounds WMA FY18, Submitted By: For the last decade, Tyler has been a part of WRIs statewide administration staff. Falconry: All permit requirements, season dates and other swan regulations apply. Wells started her career at DNR in 2019 and worked for the Division of Water Resources as the public information officer. 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. New this year: You must complete a mandatory swan orientation course each year in order to obtain a swan permit. After youve taken a swan, you must tag the swan. Prohibited activities include wood cutting and gathering, littering, disturbing or removing plants or natural objects, and removing artifacts of antiquity. expect to encounter conservation officers and biologists checking hunters in the marsh and at checkpoints. Information about each WMA is also posted at the entrances. Having the opportunity to hunt swans is truly remarkable. 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. 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. Reminder: There are new rules for tagging swans, 50 CFR 20.40, Utah Code 23-20-9 and Utah Admin. If you are 16 years old or older, you must have a current fed-eral migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp, also called a duck stamp. Schwebach has a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations from the University of Utah. performed by the technician. Rule R657-9-13. You may not discharge a dangerous weapon or firearm under any of the following circum- stances: Utah Code 76-10-508 and Utah Admin. 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. Previously, Johnson was the director of strategic initiatives at the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. 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. Reminder: If you obtain a swan permit that remains available after the hunt drawing, you will lose any preference points youve accrued. The course also covers the rules and regulations related to swan hunting. Actions that this project will address include; Bill Keach joined the Utah Geological Survey (UGS) as director and state geologist in 2019. Commercial guiding and outfitter activi- ties are not allowed on the refuge. Adding the land means the two WMAs in Box Elder County are now linked together. Ferry formerly worked for Zions Bank. 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. 28, 2023). Welcome to the Utah Public Notice Website: Your central source for all public notice information in Utah . 2.3.15 Conduct riparian vegetation treatments to restore characteristic riparian vegetation, and reduce uncharacteristic fuel types and loadings. In this role, he leads the administration of all outdoor recreation grant programs in the state. Salt Creek and Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Areas (SCWMA/PSGWMA) are Division of Wildlife Resources managed areas located in Box Elder County, Utah. The largest of all North American frogs, bullfrogs can grow to a length of eight inches and can weigh up to 1.5 pounds. Mr. Renovation is required to stimulate growth and to remove residual cover where deemed beneficial. However, you may take snipe on or over these areas. Visit wildlife.utah.gov/group-applications for more information. 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. Fiscal Year: 2018. . Irrigation of existing trees and shrubs for establishment of woody species has been implemented on five sites. All edits must be made before 11 p.m. MDT on July 20, 2022. 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. 15, 2023, Southern goose area: Oct. 1, 2022 (for Youth Waterfowl Hunt) and Oct. 15, 2022Jan. Prior to joining DNR, Schwebach was the public relations director for ThomasArts, a full-service advertising and communication firm in Farmington, Utah. If 20 or more trumpeter swans are taken, the season will be closed earlier than Dec. 11, and the Divi-sion will notify all permit holders. For example, if you have 15 ducks at home in your freezer, and you accept 6 ducks from another hunter, you now have 21 ducks in your possession. The hunting program has expanded at Fish Springs NWR to include more species of migratory birds and new areas for upland and big game. There, she gained experience and knowledge in criminal and civil law. 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. 21.) 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. Rule R657-9-25. Wells replaces Nathan Schwebach who was named deputy director for DNR. Rule R651-614. His primary responsibilities include overseeing the departments communication and community outreach efforts, legislative affairs and law enforcement. He also served many years on the Davis County Search and Rescue Team. A person who is 14 or 15 years old must be accompanied by a person 21 years of age or older while hunting with any weapon. If you decide not to hunt swan, you can withdraw your online permit application until 11 p.m. MDT on July 20, 2022. 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. Application dates: Use hunt number TS1000 to apply for a swan permit from July 620, 2022. Hunters may not enter the hunting units (scout) prior to the opening day. Off-highway vehicles are not permitted on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. WRI completes nearly 100,000 acres of restoration work each year in Utah. If you are eligible for a swan permit, you are eligible to apply for a preference point. Each WMA operates according to its own habitat management plan. Prior to her employment in state government, Anfinsen was the administrative assistant to the regional manager at United Parcel Service for many years. 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. Rule R657-9-21, If you leave your birds in the custody of an- other person for picking, cleaning, processing, shipping, transporting or storing, including temporary storage, or at a location to have taxidermy services performed, you must tag the birds. Justin (J) Shirley was appointed as the Director of the Division of Wildlife Resources in August 2021. 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. 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. You may not use live birds as decoys. A Division employee will be available to help you. Davis County: Howard Slough, Ogden Bay and Farmington Bay within diked units or as posted. 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. 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). Unfortunately, the swan hunt has had to close earlytwo years in a rowbecause hunters killed 20 trum- peter swans each season. Try searching or use the main menu to navigate to a page. Some areas were in need of renovation to stimulate re-growth and increase plant vigor. Of this 22.68 square miles(116.95 percent) is public lands. Fish & Wildlife Service's Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration Program, Recent incidents of vandalism, littering and other criminal activity, Helping to minimize and mitigate wildlife depredation on private property, Providing places where Utahns can go to hunt and fish. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Area . Todd Adams was appointed deputy director of the Department of Natural Resources in August 2021. Youth who have not drawn swan permits may not hunt swans. Each WMA ranges in size from a couple dozen acres to over 50,000 acres. They breed from late spring through early summer, during which time youll hear males call together in a chorus. 11, 2022, unless the Divisions monitoring program indicates that 20 trum-peter swans have been taken. A shotgun loaded with nontoxic shot is the only firearm you may discharge while hunting waterfowl or coot in any area of the state. 2.2.5 Conduct mechanical control of invasive/problematic species. Hunters may only park in designated parking areas. Utah You can obtain a Utah blue card at any Division office by providing proof that youve completed a hunter educa-tion course approved by the Division. And, if you plan to hunt migratory game birds, you must also obtain a Harvest Information Program (HIP) registration number. Important: If this is your first time apply- ing for a swan preference point or permit, you must complete the swan orientation course. For more informa- tion, visit stateparks.utah.gov/resources/ hunting-at-state-park. You can also purchase a license by calling 1-800-221-0659. At railroad equipment or facilities, including any sign or signal, Within Utah state park camp or picnic sites, overlooks, golf courses, boat ramps or developed beaches. Please consult the time zone map below to learn the differences. The programs focus is to assist leadership in fostering integrity and trust in everything we do to serve the public. Utah Code 23-20-30 and Utah Admin. You may not possess or transport live migratory game birds. For areas that have been ravaged by wildfires, the Division rehabilitates the land, clearing charred bush and reseeding the ground. 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. She has also worked for Coca-Cola and Bonneville International Corporation. He started his career with the division in 1992 as a park ranger at Antelope Island State Park. Some areas are in need of renovation to stimulate re-growth and increase plant vigor. A map of the refuge is available online at. Predator and snipe hunting are not allowed on the refuge. The objective was to maintain, enhance and develop a diverse habitat that provides the necessary elements for the more than 200 wildlife species that use these areas. Obstruct any entrance or exit to private property. Any person may use any unoccupied, permanent waterfowl blind. You can complete the harvest survey online or by calling 1-800-221-0659. Jeff came to Utah to attend Brigham Young University and graduated with his degree in geography, with a minor in natural resources. New this year: You may not construct a new permanent blind on a waterfowl manage- ment area. 14, 2023, Northern goose area: Sept. 17, 2022 (for Youth Waterfowl Hunt), Oct. 18, 2022 and Oct. 26, 2022Jan. Observational habitat assessment for recommended actions. (Waste means to abandon migratory game birds or to allow them to spoil or be used ina manner not normally associated with their beneficial use. There is no hunting or shooting within 100 yards of refuge roads, the D Line dike, parking areas, and observation platforms. Others think they taste like fish. His primary responsibilities include managing DNRs finances and coordinating budgeting and accounting activities with DNRs seven divisions. Recent incidents of vandalism, littering and other criminal activity, as well as overcrowding, have caused issues at some WMAs and have led to closures. 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. Boudreau has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Weber State University. This change applies to anyone who receives more than $100 in compensation for providing guiding services, as defined in Utah Code 58-79-102. Wade and his wife Emily have two grown boys, and they all enjoy exploring Utahs amazing environments. The plan is to continue enhancing decadent acreage annually through plantings of perennial grass, forb and shrub species. An official website of the United States government. Trees and shrubs have been established and are being enhanced by irrigation systems and pesticide control efforts, which requires manpower and diligence. 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. Technicians will be responsible for weed control and containment mostly through chemical applications. 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. 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. 2.2.2 Survey and inventory established and new populations of invasive/problematic species. Utah provides special hunting accom- modations for people with disabilities. Jamie has a diverse background working with state, local, and federal government and a variety of stakeholders to forge collaborative solutions to policy challenges. You should. You must also have a valid hunting or combination license in order to hunt any waterfowl species. 2.3.14 Conduct upland vegetation treatments to restore characteristic upland vegetation, and reduce uncharacteristic fuel types and loadings. The course is available online at wildlife.utah.gov/SwanCourse and takes about 30 minutes to complete. Upland game species and waterfowl will also be the benefactors of the habitat efforts that do occur and will occur on the areas. Boudreau and his wife Kellie have one son and three grandchildren and live in West Point, Utah. 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. For WMAs that allow public access, use of these lands, including for camping (where it is allowed) is free of charge. Inappropriate Fire Frequency and Intensity. You may not possess any freshly killed migratory game birds when the hunting season is closed. Up to four huntersincluding a mix of residents and nonresidentscan apply together for swan permits by using a group code. A Utah native, Pitt graduated from Utah State University with a degree in International Studies. Hunters may not shoot or hunt within 100 yards of refuge roads open to vehicle traffic. Want to learn more? Besides his family, his main passion is photography, particularly wildlife photography where he spends a large amount of his outdoor time enjoying the wonders of the natural world. Royce holds a criminal justice degree from Salt Lake Community College. Wilhelmsen joined the Division of Water Rights in1997 and most recently served as an assistant state engineer and the divisions hearing officer. 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. Anyone who is 17 years old or younger on July 31, 2022 may participate in the hunts. 32 Public Shooting Grounds WMA. Public opportunity would also be diminished. So target the big ones they have the most meat, Kay said in a2019 blog poston the agencys website. Also, you may not take migratory game birds from an area where tame or captive live ducks or geese are present. 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. Permission must include all of the following details: You may not post private property you do not own or legally control or land that is open to the public as provided by Utah Code 23-21-4. 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. In addition, it is unlawful to take protected wildlife or its parts while trespassing in violation of Utah Code 23-20-14. 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. "That's a nontrivial number . 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. 2.2.4 Contain established populations of invasive/problematic species. 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. 50 CFR 20.21 and Utah Admin. Native to the eastern U.S., bullfrogs now have homes along the Wasatch Front and the Great Salt Lake marshes. On some WMAs, these activities are prohibited, while on other WMAs, they may be allowed but only in certain areas. An area is considered to be baited for 10 days after the bait has been completely removed from the area. 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. Wade was hired in 2013 as DNRs first GIS Director. He graduated from the North American Conservation Law Enforcement Chief Associations leadership academy in 2016. 50 CFR 20.11 and 20.24 and Utah Admin. This section provides information about applying for a swan permit or preference point in 2022. Wildlife Technician I (Salt Creek/Public Shooting Grounds WMA) Opening date: April 5, 2022 Closing date: April 12, 2022 Starting salary: $12.13 per hour Location: Salt Creek WMA . If you need assistance, please contact your local Division office or call 801-538-4727. Jamie Barnes serves as the Utah State Forester and Director of the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands. Weed control and altering successional progression are accomplished through renovation techniques that are used. He has spent his career enforcing wildlife laws and cultivating support for wildlife conservation. You must possess a valid hunting license or a combination license to hunt upland game in Utah. If you were born after Dec. 31, 1965, you must provide proof that youve passed a hunter education course approved by the Division before you can apply for or obtain a hunting license or a swan permit. In doing so, they will also monitor the area for new invasions that need to be addressed. 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. The number and the species of the birds contained in the package, The name and address of the person from whom the birds were received, The name and address of the person to whom the birds were delivered. Salt Water : Fresh Water: Saltwater Shorelines, Beaches and Playas: This appointment will last from early April through September 2022. Before you head into the field, make sure you meet Utahs hunter education and license requirements. TheUtahDivision of Wildlife Resources is encouraging people to help out the environment by hunting and even eating bullfrogs. The Division rarely issues refunds for per- mits, licenses or certificates of registration, but there are some exceptions. 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. Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Area is a cultural feature (park) in Box Elder County. Airboats are only permitted in the posted open areas of units 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and the C blocks. Firearms may only be discharged according to refuge regulations (, For more information call the refuge manager at 435-545-2522 or visit. 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. Wade created a presentation literacy workshop series as a resource for all DNR staff. If you receive a swan permit in 2022, be sure to meet the following requirements by Jan. 10, 2023. You may not transport migratory game birds, by the Postal Service or a common carrier, unless all of the following items are clearly marked on the outside of the package or container: A Utah shipping permit must accompany each migratory game bird package that is shipped within or from Utah. 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. The holder of a swan permit may take and possess only one swan during the 2022 season. Without written permission from the owner or property manager, within 600 feet of: Any structure in which a domestic animal is kept or fed, including a barn, poultry yard, corral, feeding pen or stockyard. 14, 2023, Southern Zone dates: Oct. 15, 2022Jan. Several rules apply to the types of shot- guns, crossbows and archery tackle that may be used to take waterfowl in Utah. 2.3.9 Conduct fuels reduction through targeted grazing. 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. The number is assigned when you complete hunter education and your blue card is issued. You can give the waterfowl youve taken to another person, but please remember the following: 50 CFR 20.37 and Utah Admin. 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. While youre on a WMA, you may not participate in activities that are prohibited on the WMA. Before joining DNRs administrative office, Anfinsen served as administrative assistant for three years for the Utah Division of Water Rights. This visit provides biologists with valuable information about swans in Utah. You must also sign the tag. In addition to the rules above, the Division has established portions of the WMAs as rest areas for wildlife. For details about whether you may enter a Utah WMA or what you are allowed to do there, check the Wildlife Recreation Access Maps. He is a registered professional engineer. Lewis also oversees the internal audit function of the department. Drought condition over that past several years has reduced the resilience of highly functional upland habitats. He is married to his wife, Wendy, of 23 years and has three boys. Wildlife/Waterfowl Management Areas ; Cooperative Wildlife Management Units ; Habitat Council ; Walk-in Access properties ; Wildlife calendar . 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