UTAH — Extreme drought conditions and dwindling forage have prompted Utah wildlife officials to approve 450 additional antlerless elk hunting permits for the 2026 season, including permits in Wasatch Back hunting units. The Utah Wildlife Board approved the additional permits Thursday in an effort to reduce pressure on limited habitat in areas where elk populations exceed management objectives. “Ongoing drought conditions have reduced the availab…
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