Utah Wildlife Board Meeting
January 8, 2026, Eccles Wildlife Education Center
1157 South Waterfowl Way, Farmington, Utah
The meeting can be viewed live at https://youtube.com/live/WwufUuLdHKA
Thursday, January 8, 2026 - 9:00 am
1. Approval of Agenda ACTION
- Gary Nielson, Chairman
2. Approval of Minutes ACTION
- Gary Nielson, Chairman
3. Old Business/Action Log CONTINGENT
- Paula Richmond, Vice-Chairman
4. DWR Update INFORMATIONAL
- DWR Director
5. Law Enforcement update on Drones and Thermal use INFORMATIONAL
- Chad Bettridge, Major, DNR
6. Utah Cougar Update INFORMATIONAL - Chad Wilson, Mammals Coordinator
7. Utah Furbearer Update INFORMATIONAL
- Chad Wilson, Mammals Coordinator
8. Utah Black Bear Recommendations ACTION
- Chad Wilson, Mammals Coordinator
9. Predator Control Incentive Amendments - Rule R657-64 ACTION
- Darren DeBloois, Private Lands Public Wildlife Coordinator
10. Cooperative Agreements for Big Game or Turkey Rule R657-74 ACTION
- Darren DeBloois, Private Lands Public Wildlife Coordinator
11. Board Appeal - Brandon Jeffs - 1:00 pm ACTION
12. Other Business CONTINGENT
- Gary Nielson, Chairman
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act-Persons needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) for this meeting, should contact Staci Coons at 801-538-4718, giving her at least five working days notice.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
The meeting can be viewed live at https://youtube.com/live/WwufUuLdHKA