Utah Unveils Mule Deer Plan with GPS Data, Weapon Limits, and CWD Hunts

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Utah Wildlife Board rolls out fresh mule deer management blueprint spanning through December 2030, packed with cutting-edge research findings.

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Four deer hunting units become testing grounds for innovative weapon technology restrictions aimed at boosting population health and hunter satisfaction.

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Selected hunting units see buck-to-doe ratio adjustments to 15-17 to optimize herd productivity and reduce disease risks.

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The approved management plan includes automatic permit adjustments up to 20% annually based on GPS collar data and real-time environmental conditions.

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Chronic Wasting Disease combat plan expands with enhanced testing protocols and targeted hunts in disease hotspots.

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Extended archery-only permits emerge alongside five new general-season deer hunts on redrawn unit boundaries.

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Box Elder unit introduces early any-legal-weapon buck season to tackle hunter crowding concerns.

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Late-season specialized weapon hunts roll out in San Juan and Henry Mountains to diversify hunting opportunities.

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Two targeted November buck hunts in La Sal area specifically address Chronic Wasting Disease monitoring needs.

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Private lands in Uinta Basin get dedicated general-season bull elk hunt to resolve agricultural property conflicts.

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