Utah wildlife officials use $3.4 million from hunting, fishing license sales for habitat restoration

By: Katie McKellar

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: June 26, 2026

Words: 673

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago


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Utah wildlife officials are set to use about $3.4 million from hunting and fishing license sales for 71 habitat restoration projects, including some to improve community fishing and help mule deer populations.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Habitat Council allocated the funding during its annual funding meeting April 29, the division announced in a news release Thursday.

The Habitat Council, which the Utah Legislature created in 1995, is tasked with providing …

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