Firearm target shooting temporarily banned in these wildlife areas across 16 Utah counties

By: Katie McKellar

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 703

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Due to tinder-dry conditions and concerns of wildfire risks, Utah wildlife officials announced firearm target shooting has been temporarily restricted within wildlife management areas in 16 counties across Utah.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources officials announced on Wednesday it has coordinated with county leaders and sheriff’s offices, as required under Utah law, to implement the target shooting restrictions.

Effective immediately, target shooting with firearms — or the possession of explosives, incendiary or …

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