• Published:September 16, 20224:10 amUpdated: September 13, 20221:45 pm
• AuthorTraci Bishop

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Common Hunting and Fishing Violations

DWR News Release

The deer you shot on public land ran onto private property and then died. You shot and killed what you thought was a spike elk only to discover that it was actually a cow elk. You just finished filleting the six rainbow trout you caught before realizing the catch limit at the reservoir was four. Before you find yourself in any of these scenarios, learn what Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers want you to know.

Do your research before going into the field

Just like you’d never fly a plane without training and preparation, you shouldn’t go fishing or hunting without knowing the laws. A common mistake that DWR conservation officers often see is someone killing wildlife without…