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Here's why tiger muskies can now be found in 3 of Utah’s higher-elevated lakes
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug 21st - 4:23pm
High-elevation lakes may seem like an odd place to find tiger muskie, but there's an interesting reason behind finding the fish species in one High Uintas Wilderness and two southern Utah lakes.
Boulder traveled over 2K feet before crashing into Springville family's porch, state officials say
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug 20th - 7:33pm
New data released Tuesday shows a boulder rolled more than 2,000 feet and split into two before it crashed into the front porch of a home in Springville last month.
Angels Landing trail in Zion temporarily closed for repairs
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 20th - 9:03am
National Park Service officials say the popular Angels Landing trail at Zion National Park in southern Utah will be temporarily closed for repairs beginning Tuesday.
The water is so hot in Alaska it's killing large numbers of salmon
Ryan Prior, CNN | Posted Aug 19th - 12:46pm
Alaska has been in the throes of an unprecedented heat wave this summer, and the heat stress is killing salmon in large numbers.
Fewer grizzly bears were euthanized at Yellowstone this year
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 18th - 5:23pm
Wildlife officials say fewer grizzly bears have been euthanized this year in Yellowstone National Park compared to previous years.
Video shows battle between bald eagle and large muskie in Minnesota
Grant Olsen, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Aug 18th - 10:20am
Muskies are often referred to as the "fish of 10,000 casts" due to their uncanny ability to evade anglers. But what happens when a bald eagle sinks its talons into one?
Native American tribes now allowed to collect eagle body, feathers found on tribal lands
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug 17th - 8:20am
After several years of effort from Native American tribes, including groups in Utah, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services announced Wednesday it will allow tribal members to collect eagle feathers found on tribal lands.
4 things to know as Utah’s archery hunting season begins
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug 16th - 8:39pm
Saturday marks the return of the state’s archery hunting season for buck deer and bull elk. Here are a few tips for a rewarding and safe hunting season.
Local expert shares tips on photographing moose, elk and deer in Utah
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Aug 15th - 12:46pm
Utah is full of wonderful locations for wildlife photography, but there are some nuances to getting into the field. Specifically, taking photos of potentially dangerous wildlife requires a unique set of knowledge and preparation.
Bryce Canyon latest Utah park to gain International Dark Sky status
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug 14th - 7:31pm
Bryce Canyon National Park was added to The International Dark-Sky Association list of International Dark Sky Parks, the park announced Tuesday.
Davis County mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus
Liesl Nielsen, KSL.com | Posted Aug 14th - 6:02pm
"Hot spots” of mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus have been cropping up throughout Davis County over the last three weeks.
A beginner's guide to hunting coyotes
Robert Williamson, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Aug 14th - 12:38pm
Coyotes are one of the smartest animals on Earth. Hunting them is not easy. But with a little knowledge and experience, calling a coyote within range for a shot is one of the most thrilling hunting experiences.
Reports: Montana authorities searching for missing Utah hiker
Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com | Posted Aug 14th - 12:03pm
Law enforcement authorities are searching for a Utah man who went missing in the Bitterroot Mountains of southwest Montana, according to news reports and family members.
‘An anomaly’: Osprey dies after being rescued from tangled twine in Summit County
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug 13th - 8:07pm
State wildlife officials say an osprey died at a Utah rehabilitation facility not long after it had been rescued from twine below a nest near Rockport Reservoir Tuesday morning.
Dangerous toxins force closure of Vernal reservoir
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, KSL | Posted Aug 13th - 5:16pm
Dangerous toxins at nearly 11 times the recreation health standard forced the closure of the Matt Warner Reservoir near Vernal on Tuesday.
Utah wildlife officials locate, euthanize bear that bit boy at campground near Moab
Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com | Posted Aug 13th - 11:45am
State wildlife officials have located and euthanized a black bear that bit a 13-year-old boy on the face last week.
New billion-dollar ski resort coming to Utah
Lauren Bennett, KSL.com and Jed Boal, KSL TV, KSL.com | Posted Aug 13th - 6:07am
A New York City developer announced a new high-end, billion-dollar ski resort in Utah and preliminary digging has already begun.
Recent storms push Salt Lake City rain total to over 20 inches for just 16th time in 145 years
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug 12th - 1:33pm
Last week’s storms not only provided a show for some, as well as flooding and wildfire headaches for others, it also pushed precipitation totals to a plateau that National Weather Service officials haven’t seen since 2011.
Why an oil and gas alliance is raising money for Utah's Canyonlands
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, KSL | Posted Aug 11th - 7:14pm
It may seem like an unlikely alliance at first glance: Oil and gas producers in the West raising money for a Utah national park nonprofit foundation.
