Utah's Watershed Restoration Initiative Water Restoration Initiative run by DNR Water Structure Replacement Salt Creek & Public Shooting Grounds WMA's - FY18 Project Need Need For Project: Two water control structures are deteriorated and need to be replaced for safety reasons and for control of impounded water. 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. The following locations are designated as no-shooting areas: While taking wildlife or engaging in wildlife-related activities, you may not without permissionenter or remain on privately owned land that is: Cultivated land is land that is readily identifiable as land whose soil is loosened or broken up for the raising of crops, land used for the raising of crops, or a pasture that is artificially irrigated. You must sign the tag, and it must include your address and Utah hunting license number, the total number and species of birds taken and the date the birds were killed. The refuge will be open for the youth waterfowl hunt on Sept. 17, 2022. The only exception is if the tame or captive live ducks or geese areand have beenconfined for at least 10 consecutive days before you take the migratory game birds. Rule R657-9-25. 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. 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. He and his wife Becca are raising their five children on their farm. Off-highway vehicles are not permitted on state waterfowl management areas, except in areas that are marked or posted open to their use. 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. You can use American Express, Discover, MasterCard and VISA credit or debit cards as payment, and they must be valid through September 2022. Rule R657-9-10. You will also find information about what to do if you obtain a permit and harvest a swan. Ferry formerly worked for Zions Bank. The course is available online at wildlife.utah.gov/SwanCourse and takes about 30 minutes to complete. Hunters may enter the refuge two hours before legal sunrise and must exit the refuge by two hours after legal sunset. Rule R657-9-17. HIP numbers for the 20222023 season are valid from March 11, 2022 through March 10, 2023. 15, 2023, Southern goose area: Oct. 1, 2022 (for Youth Waterfowl Hunt) and Oct. 15, 2022Jan. It must also totally conceal the birds from the sight of wild migratory waterfowl. Rule R651-614-4. Johnson has a bachelors degree in pre-law from Utah State University and a passion for Utahs public lands and natural resources. All edits must be made before 11 p.m. MDT on July 20, 2022. New this year: You must complete a mandatory swan orientation course each year in order to obtain a swan permit. 50 CFR 20.21 (i) and Utah Admin. Northern Zone dates: Sept. 17, 2022 Youth Waterfowl Hunt) and Oct. 1, 2022Jan. Important: If youre a youth and you want an opportunity to draw one of the permits reserved for youth, do not apply in a group with an adult. Primary Habitat. The work often requires that simultaneous events be occurring on the different WMA's in order to produce the optimal outcome. Important: Reporting is required, even if you did not hunt or harvest a swan. Youll be notified of the drawing results by email on or before Aug. 5, 2022. (Hint: Adult trumpeter swans are much larger and dont have a distinctive yellow spot in front of their eyes.) I have entered the expenses in the Through WRI/DWR column on the finance page. This position allowed for the maintenance of existing habitat and the enhancement and development of additional habitat for these WMA's. 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. Northern Zone dates: Oct. 1, 2022Jan. No archaeological survey required for this project. Wade created a presentation literacy workshop series as a resource for all DNR staff. Twenty percent of the acreages within the three WMAs are uplands. He hopes to get to Antarctica to complete his travels to all seven continents. Previously, Johnson was the director of strategic initiatives at the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. Roger Lewis became the Finance Director for DNR in April of 2017. Permit requirement: You must have a valid swan permit to hunt swans. Here's how you know After working in internal audit for six years, Lewis became the Administrative Services Director for the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, & State Lands, one of DNRs seven divisions, where he oversaw the accounting and budgeting of that division for eleven years. Up to four youth hunt-ers can apply together for a swan hunt. Firearms may only be discharged according to refuge regulations (, For more information call the refuge manager at 435-545-2522 or visit. 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. The refuge prohibits leaving decoys, boats, vehicles and other personal property on the refuge overnight. To obtain a Utah HIP number, just visit wildlife.utah.gov/uthip from any computer, smartphone or tablet and complete a few brief questions. 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. 2.3.6 Restore aquatic habitat complexity Migratory game birds may0 not be taken from a sailboat unless the boats sails are furled and the boat has stopped moving. So target the big ones they have the most meat, Kay said in a2019 blog poston the agencys website. 2.2.3 Eradicate established populations of invasive/problematic species. He has a track record of public service, including serving as a legislator, chairman of the Box Elder County Republican Party, Box Elder Farm Bureau Board member, chairman of the Willard Peak Chapter of Delta Waterfowl, board member of the Friends of the Bear River Bird Refuge, and member of the Northern Regional Advisory Council for the Division of Wildlife Resources. Visit wildlife.utah.gov/waterfowl in early August to see purchase times and locations. A Utah native, Pitt graduated from Utah State University with a degree in International Studies. "Non-native Invasive non-native wildlife species are removed or controlled, or their adverse impacts are reduced, in priority habitats or locations." Wetland conditions and functions decline over time as they approach late natural successional stages. Jeff has served as director for the division since 2018. Rule R657-9-33. Lewis enjoys many outdoor activities such as camping. 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. These habitats will benefit numerous non-game avian, mammalian, reptile and amphibian species. 21.) The shooting hours for the Youth Water-fowl Hunt are from 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset. To tag a swan, completely detach the tag from your swan permit and completely remove the notches that correspond with the month and day the swan was taken. The following is specific information and regulations for each of the federal refuges in Utah: For more information call the ref- uge manager at 435-723-5887 or visit go.usa.gov/chxDH. 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). At that time, the trumpeter swan quota was 10 birds. 50 CFR 20.20 and Utah Admin. See page 30 for season dates. When you complete the registration process, your new HIP number will appear on the screen. Salt Creek and Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Areas (SCWMA/PSGWMA) are Division of Wildlife Resources managed areas located in Box Elder County, Utah. Technicians will be responsible for weed control and containment mostly through chemical applications. If your hunting license expires before the waterfowl season ends, youll have to buy a new license to hunt the remainder of the season. Other areas need complete renovation and seeding. Important: If you plan to hunt Utahs national wildlife refuges during the Youth Waterfowl Hunts, keep in mind that Bear River and Ouray are in the Northern Zone (Sept. 17) and Fish Springs is in the Southern Zone (Oct. 1). In order to maintain, and rehabilitate these upland habitats, renovation and reseeding is necessary in order to minimize the impacts of drought. 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. Information about each WMA is also posted at the entrances. Throughout her career, Hasenyager has worked on various projects that support the divisions mission to plan, conserve, develop and protect Utahs water resources.As deputy director, shehas overseen the Planning and Development branch, Water Conservation and Education section, and served as the divisions legislative liaison. 28, 2023). Three of those refugesBear River, Fish Springs and Ourayare located in Utah, and the following regulations apply to all. Anfinsen and her husband Ken live in West Valley and have four children and 11 grandchildren. Upland game species and waterfowl will also be the benefactors of the habitat efforts that do occur and will occur on the areas. You should. He is married to his wife, Wendy, of 23 years and has three boys. A license is currently not required to catch the frogs, but a fishing license is recommended. A combination license allows you to fish and hunt small game in Utah. The Washington Post's database of police shootings shows that 1,115 people killed by police between 2015 and 2020 about 17% were armed with edged weapons. Only nine states offer swan hunting, and Utah is one of them. 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. Rule R657-9-14. Additional demands and responsibilities placed on the Manager (Assistant Regional Wildlife Manager and Invasive Weed Project Leader) required more help from technician time to counter off site work requirements and facilitate WMA management activities. A hunting license does not give you au- thority to possess live migratory game birds. 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. Technicians will be monitoring and managing water levels daily. More than 500 refuges across the nation and the U.S. territories are included in the U.S. Rule R657-42. A native of Utah, Johnson was born in Lost Creek, Utah and has lived all over the world, from metropolitan areas in Yokohama, Japan, Aix-en-Provence, France and Washington, D.C., to rural settings including Jean Lake, Nevada and Johns Valley, Utah. He started working for the DWR in 2002 as a conservation officer. Youll have to eat some of those ducks before you can go hunting and take more. 2.2.6 Conduct biological control of invasive/problematic species. You may not use live birds as decoys. 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. Hunters may possess and use only ap- proved nontoxic shot while in the field. You may not remove more than one notch indicating the month or day the swan was taken, or tag more than one swan using the same tag. 2.2.9 Avoid establishment of new invasive/problematic species through education, planning, management, and/or regulation. 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. 2.2.4 Contain established populations of invasive/problematic species. 14, 2023 throughout the Northern Zone (except for scaup, which you can hunt Oct. 1Dec. If you obtain a swan permit, you must complete and submit a swan harvest survey by Jan. 11, 2022. Approximately four to six weeks after you complete the course, you will receive your blue card by mail. Within each group of prefer- ence points, the applications are then sorted from lowest to highest draw numbers. According to a 2019 blog post written by Lee Kay Public Shooting Range Facilities and Grounds Supervisor Ja Eggett, bullfrogs have had breeding populations in Utah since the early 1970s. He was promoted to the Chief of Law Enforcement for DWR in 2019 before becoming director of the Division in 2021. Baza is a registered professional engineer in Utah and holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in petroleum engineering from Stanford University. Reminder: There are restrictions on fishing and hunting license purchasers for nonpayment of child support. This section provides information about applying for a swan permit or preference point in 2022. If you need help with your online application, please call any Division office before 5 p.m. MDT on July 20, 2022. More details about this requirement are in the column to the right. This program was created through the 1937 PittmanRobertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act and the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950. At that point, you will be able to apply for or obtain permits in the Divisions hunt drawing, and your hunter education registration certificate will become your hunting license. Having the opportunity to hunt swans is truly remarkable. A hunting license allows you to hunt small game, including waterfowl and upland game. Feral cats are a problem for ground nesting birds and actions to remove and control them are needed. Lewis also oversees the internal audit function of the department. The number you obtained last season is not valid for this season. In January of 2017, Tyler was selected as DNRs watershed program director. Noxious weed control must be addressed on the areas to maintain a positive position with the county residents and politicians. Hunting of wildlife is allowed within the boundaries of all state park areas, except those areas and hunts specifically closed by the Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation in Utah Admin. Salt Water : Fresh Water: Saltwater Shorelines, Beaches and Playas: He has also served in the US Army Reserve as a field artillery officer and is a graduate of the US Army Officer Candidate School in Fort Benning, Georgia. Hunters may not shoot or hunt within 100 yards of refuge roads open to vehicle traffic. He is responsible for ensuring UGS follows the Surveys duties and responsibilities as defined in state code, including financial and personnel management, and guiding strategic development. 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. These areas are closed to the public, and trespass of any kind is prohibited. Public Shooting Grounds WMAthe area that lies above and adjacent to the Hull Lake Diversion Dike, known as Duck Lake Salt Creek WMAthe area known as Rest Lake You can obtain maps of the rest areas by visiting Division offices or by visiting wildlife.utah.gov/waterfowl . Harold S. Crane Waterfowl Management Areaone half mile north and west of the exterior dike separating the WMAs freshwater impoundments from the Willard Spur. The purpose of the internal audit program is to monitor, assess and bring awareness to DNR leadership of high-value risks, the status of internal control activities and the climate and culture of the DNR control environment. Other areas needed complete renovation and seeding. WMAs will continue to use technicians for habitat and wildlife enhancement efforts. Unless you have prior permission from the Division, you may access and use state waterfowl management areas (WMAs) only during the hunting season or for other activi- ties for which the WMAs have been posted open. The Division and its partners manage these lands and implement habitat projects to help provide food and water to maintain healthy wildlife populations. See page 11 or wildlife.utah.gov/waterfowl to learn more about this requirement. Aquatic SGCNs and key habitats persist on the landscape, despite increasing drought conditions. Observational habitat assessment for recommended actions. Miles of ditches require maintenance to ensure dispersion of water into habitats and retention ponds used for irrigation of woody species. Others think they taste like fish. All of the rifle, pistol and archery ranges have paper targets. Rule R657-9-5. Prior to her employment in state government, Anfinsen was the administrative assistant to the regional manager at United Parcel Service for many years. To hunt swan in Utah, you must draw a permit in the hunt drawing. Reminder: Any fees you submitted with your application are not refundable. New this year: The swan orientation course must be completed each year before you apply for a swan permit. Hunters may not use pits or permanent blinds. 50 CFR 20.38 and Utah Admin. Birds that you have taken are no longer in your possession once youve delivered the birds to another person as a gift, or once youve taken the birds to a migratory bird preservation facility (i.e., a facility where birds are taken to be cleaned and prepared for consumption) or to a post office or common carrier and consigned them for transport to a person other than yourself. You must possess a valid hunting license or a combination license to hunt upland game in Utah. 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 was the limit of trumpeter swan harvests legally allowed each season. 607, PM Agency: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Lead: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Hire seasonal help for the summer to accomplish habitat restoration and enhancement activities on the Salt Creek, Public Shooting Grounds and Locomotive Springs WMAs. 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. 25, 2022). Justin (J) Shirley was appointed as the Director of the Division of Wildlife Resources in August 2021. Public Shooting Grounds WMA Web Map by dwrwma. Johnson also worked at the Utah DNR and The Nature Conservancy as a land and water acquisitions specialist. Both resi-dents and nonresidents may apply. Rock and soil material may not be trans- ported to a WMA to construct a blind. Johnson has a bachelor's degree in pre-law from Utah State University and a passion for Utah's public lands and natural resources. Youll see links to various traditional and online hunter education courses. The cooperative projects with BLM and DWR that are managed through this project are Blue Springs WMA, adjacent to Public Shooting Grounds and Salt Wells WMA. Youth who have not drawn swan permits may not hunt swans. To prevent the loss of future swan hunting opportunities, hunters need to be particularly careful to identify swan species before shooting. Up to four huntersincluding a mix of residents and nonresidentscan apply together for swan permits by using a group code. Called "sinkboxes," these devices float on the water, but they float barely above the waters surface. The time requested is for anticipated work that will occur on three state WMA's, one public access and two federally managed cooperative areas. Project Manager: Arlo Wing. Salt Creek and Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Areas (SCWMA/PSGWMA) are Division of Wildlife Resources managed areas located in Box Elder County, Utah. These types of incidents require expensive repairs and habitat rehabilitation. We've received your submission. Preference points ensure that applicants who are unsuccessfulor those who choose to apply only for a preference pointwill have a better chance of obtaining a swan permit in next years hunt drawing. Bill Keach joined the Utah Geological Survey (UGS) as director and state geologist in 2019. The course outlines common swan hunting issues and explains the physical differences between tundra and trumpeter swans. Fiscal Year: 2018. . A staff person will examine the swans head and complete your swan harvest survey for you. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Area . Your application for a swan permit or preference point must be submitted online no later than 11 p.m. MDT on July 20, 2022. The Division is also responsible for supporting the outdoor industry businesses and partners to ensure a healthy outdoor recreation economy. Later he was assigned to Palisade State Park where he served as a park ranger. 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. However, you may take snipe on or over these areas. Reminder: There are new rules for tagging swans, 50 CFR 20.40, Utah Code 23-20-9 and Utah Admin. Baiting is an illegal activity that involves the spreading of shelled, shucked or unshucked grain, feed or salt to lure, attract or entice birds to an area for the purposes of hunting them. Much of his field experience was obtained in Utah County as a Trooper and Sergeant. Utah Code 76-10-502, 76-10-504, 76-10-505 and 76-10-523. 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. You must also have a Utah hunting, combination or three-day nonresident small-game license, and a HIP registration number. When you submit your application for either a swan permit or a preference point, you will be charged a nonrefundable application fee. You can apply for the drawing online at wildlife.utah.gov from July 6-20, 2022. Important: Remember to subtract 30 minutes from the time of official sunrise to determine when you can start shooting. Guides and outfitters are required to have a special-use permit before guiding or transport-ing hunters across waterfowl management areas. Utah provides special hunting accom- modations for people with disabilities. Copyright 2023 HTL, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Jeff learned to love the outdoors from an early age when his family camped and played at national and state parks throughout the West. Airboats are only permitted in the posted open areas of units 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and the C blocks. Don't forget to upload any pictures of the project you have of before, during and after completion. The event will be held on March 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1157 S. Waterfowl Way in Farmington. Before you head into the field, make sure you meet Utahs hunter education and license requirements. 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. 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