Utah Wildlife
Utah wildlife hasn’t had the national reputation for diversity that some of the surrounding states have had. Don’t let that fool you. Reputation often doesn’t align with reality. For example, in recent years, the state of Utah has become world-famous for its trophy elk hunting and mule deer hunting . And even greater opportunities for watching and photographing wildlife in Itah. More than 600 species - mammals, birds, fishes, reptiles and amphibians – are found in Utah. Viewing Utah wildlife has always played a big part in my family’s life. When my kids were little tykes, one of our favorite things to do in the winter was to drive up one of the canyons. Elk, deer and moose were seemingly everywhere. And often, still are.
Wildlife Is All Around Us
Because of the state’s diverse climate and terrain, it’s only natural that it would have such a potpourri of wildlife. The Canyonlands region with its desert bighorn sheep. The Henry Mountains and Antelope Island with their herds of bison. The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge with millions of birds on over 41,000 acres of wetlands! The fast-growing elk herds throughout Utah. And, as even residents of
Salt Lake City
know, many of our cities were built right in the middle of prime mule deer habitat.
Wildlife Viewing SitesThe state of Utah has established a really unique way for residents and visitors to easily view wildlife while exploring our mountains and deserts.A unique multi-agency partnership – of federal, state and conservation organizations - identified 92 sites throughout the state. These sites are identified as the best and most accessible places to see Utah wildlife. Our Utah wildlife viewing sites have been numbered – 1 through 92 – and they’re open to anyone who wants to see wildlife in its natural habitat. And most of these sites are found along roads and highways! There are nine travel regions in Utah and you’ll see a little bit different mix of wildlife in each. An amazing little book, Utah Wildlife Viewing Guide, published by Falcon Press and written by Jim Cole, shows you exactly where these Utah wildlife viewing sites are.
Each of these areas is unique in terms of terrain and the ecosystems they sustain. Obviously, you’ll find a far different group of wildlife near the Great Salt Lake than you will in the Riparian areas of the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains.
What Will You Find Here?I’m going to tell you about some of the more interesting Utah wildlife. And even some of the more unusual. There are even yearly events scheduled around the movement of certain animals.Although it’s not quite the event it was even a decade or two ago, deer hunting in Utah is still an unbelievable happening. Even now, more than 100,000 people take part in the opening weekend of the Utah deer hunt. Until the last few years, schools were shut down on the Friday prior to the deer hunt. The classrooms were empty anyway. You have to remember. The pioneer heritage of Utah was steeped in living off the land. Feeding large families and survival was their biggest concern. This heritage has been handed down from generation to generation. Utahns who grew up hunting have a hard time relating to the waves of newcomers who question their love of the outdoors and hunting. Political correctness doesn’t do well here and hunting in Utah is still a way of life for a lot of people. There’s a reason why outdoor and hunting related shows draw huge crowds in Salt Lake City every year. And why Cabela’s built a huge superstore in Lehi just south of Salt Lake City a couple years ago.
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