General Information

Government Type

State Agency

Entity

Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Public Body

Wildlife Board

Notice Information

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Notice Title

April Wildlife Board Meeting

Notice Type(s)

Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

April 30, 2026 09:00 AM

Event End Date & Time

April 30, 2026 05:00 PM

Description/Agenda

Thursday, April 30, 2026, 9:00 A.M. 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 - Riley Peck, DWR Director 5. Legislative Update and Rule Amendments INFORMATIONAL - Justin Shannon, Deputy Director - Charles Lyons, Asst. Attorney General Taking Waterfowl, Common Snipe and Coot - R657-9 Hunting and Fishing Accommodations for Disabled Persons - R657-12 Taking Fish and Crayfish - R657-13 Terminally Ill Fishing Licenses - R657-30 Fees, Exchanges, Surrenders, Refunds and Reallocation of Wildlife Documents - R657-42 Landowner Permits - R657-43 AIS - R657-60 Licensing and Operation of Outfitters, Guides and Spotters - R657-72 6. Big Game Informational Presentation INFORMATIONAL - Mike Wardle, Big Game Program Coordinator 7. Deer Permit Recommendations for 2026 ACTION - Mike Wardle, Big Game Program Coordinator 8. Once-in-a-Lifetime Permit Recommendations for 2026 ACTION - Rusty Robinson, OIAL Species Coordinator 9. Bull Elk Permit Recommendations for 2026 ACTION - Mike Wardle, Big Game Program Coordinator 10. Pronghorn Permit Recommendations for 2026 ACTION - Mike Wardle, Big Game Program Coordinator 11. Antlerless Permit Recommendations for 2026 ACTION - Mike Wardle, Big Game Program Coordinator 12. 2026 CWMU Antlerless Permit Recommendations ACTION - Darren DeBloois, Private Lands/Public Wildlife Coordinator 13. Aquatic Rule Amendments for R657-3c and R657-59a ACTION - Randy Oplinger, Assistant Chief of Fisheries 14. 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 Board Meeting will stream live at https://youtube.com/live/Ca3c8gXmee4

Meeting Information

Meeting Location

Eccles Wildlife Education Center
1157 South Waterfowl Way
Farmington, UT
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Contact Name

Staci Coons

Contact Email

stacicoons@utah.gov

Contact Phone

801-538-4718

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

April 27, 2026 09:40 AM

Notice Last Edited On

April 27, 2026 09:40 AM

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