Xpert Tactical
  • Home
  • AR15
  • Tactical
  • Hunting
  • Rifle
  • Pistol
No Result
View All Result
Xpert Tactical
  • Home
  • AR15
  • Tactical
  • Hunting
  • Rifle
  • Pistol
No Result
View All Result
Xpert Tactical
No Result
View All Result

Officials to Feed Wild Mule Deer in Utah

January 24, 2023
in Hunting
Reading Time: 2 mins read
A A
0
319
SHARES
2.5k
VIEWS
ShareShareShareShareShare

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is taking drastic measures to prevent a severe winter die-off of mule deer. According to a press release provided to Field & Stream, the agency instituted emergency deer feeding protocols in parts of northern Utah on January 20. The Utah DWR is feeding deer at 11 locations in Rich County and will also distribute feed at one location in Summit County.

“In the areas where we’re feeding, the vegetation that deer eat in the winter is completely covered by snow,” said Utah DWR Northern Region Wildlife Manager Jim Christensen. The agency also says that recent health assessments show below-average body fat conditions for deer in the area.

Utah DWR biologists are using a specially formulated pellet to feed the deer. They say that other products such as alfalfa and grass hay will not be used. “Deer will eat hay, but if that is their only source of feed during the winter they can have a very difficult time digesting it,” Christensen said. “We often find dead deer with stomachs filled with hay. We appreciate people wanting to help the deer, but we strongly discourage people from feeding hay or other things to deer.”

This is the first time the Utah DWR has implemented its emergency deer feeding program since 2017. The agency will not feed deer in areas where CWD has been detected, because attracting deer to feed locations could facilitate the spread of the disease.

In addition to feeding deer, the Utah DWR is also emphasizing the importance of giving deer plenty of space to reduce any extra stress for them. To make sure this happens, game wardens are doing extra patrols in areas where deer are known to congregate during the winter.

Read Next: Population Explosion of Canadian “Super Pigs” Could Spread Into the Northern U.S.

“Mule deer have evolved with harsh weather, and a few deer dying in years with severe weather is expected,” said Utah DWR Big Game Coordinator Dax Mangus. “However, there are times and areas when winter weather is so severe that it becomes necessary to implement emergency feeding to protect adult does, which are the reproductive segment of the deer population. Even with emergency feeding, we still anticipate the loss of some fawns and sick or old animals.”


Credit: Source link

You Might Also Like

7mm PRC Rifles: 8 Rifles for Hornady’s New Cartridge

How to Hunt Rabbits | Field & Stream

Rare Mountain Lion Taken in Iowa

Share128Tweet80SendPin29Share
Previous Post

The Best Handguns for Hog Hunting

Next Post

Taurus GX4XL Review: Best Budget Long Slide CCW?

Related News

7mm PRC Rifles: 8 Rifles for Hornady’s New Cartridge

7mm PRC Rifles: 8 Rifles for Hornady’s New Cartridge

February 7, 2023

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › New...

How to Hunt Winter Rabbits Without Dogs

How to Hunt Rabbits | Field & Stream

February 6, 2023

If you don’t know how to hunt rabbits or you haven’t hunted them in a while and need a refresher,...

Rare Mountain Lion Taken in Iowa

Rare Mountain Lion Taken in Iowa

February 6, 2023

Two hunters bagged an unexpected quarry in The Hawkeye State—an adult mountain lion. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)...

Feds Considers Petitions to Remove Grizzlies from ESA

Feds Considers Petitions to Remove Grizzlies from ESA

February 6, 2023

Late last week, the United States Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced its intention to review two petitions that could...

Next Post
Taurus GX4XL Review: Best Budget Long Slide CCW?

Taurus GX4XL Review: Best Budget Long Slide CCW?

[SHOT 2023] Aero Precision Solus Bolt Action Rifle -The Firearm Blog

[SHOT 2023] Aero Precision Solus Bolt Action Rifle -The Firearm Blog

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

HOT UPDATES

[SHOT 2023] KRISS USA Newest Products Are Here! -The Firearm Blog

[SHOT 2023] KRISS USA Newest Products Are Here! -The Firearm Blog

January 31, 2023
Brandon Maddox Joins Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Board of Directors

Brandon Maddox Joins Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Board of Directors

February 1, 2023
Bear Forest Knives PuuMuk- Revamp of a Classic

Bear Forest Knives PuuMuk- Revamp of a Classic

February 2, 2023
[SHOT 2023] Fostech FLITE Elite Receivers and FLITE Phantom .22LR Rifle -The Firearm Blog

[SHOT 2023] Fostech FLITE Elite Receivers and FLITE Phantom .22LR Rifle -The Firearm Blog

January 31, 2023
Unsuppressed SIG Sauer XM-7 Rifle with the XM-157 Fire Control -The Firearm Blog

Unsuppressed SIG Sauer XM-7 Rifle with the XM-157 Fire Control -The Firearm Blog

February 7, 2023

About Us

This is an online news portal that aims to provide the latest AR15, Tactical, Hunting, Rifle, Pistol and much more stuff like that around the world. Feel free to get in touch with us!

What’s New Here!

  • 7mm PRC Rifles: 8 Rifles for Hornady’s New Cartridge
  • Unsuppressed SIG Sauer XM-7 Rifle with the XM-157 Fire Control -The Firearm Blog
  • J.P. Sauer & Sohn Western Marshal 22LR ReviewThe Firearm Blog
  • How to Hunt Rabbits | Field & Stream

Subscribe Now

Loading
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • DMCA

© 2021 - xperttactical.com - All rights reserved!

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • AR15
  • Tactical
  • Hunting
  • Rifle
  • Pistol

© 2021 - xperttactical.com - All rights reserved!