Utah officials are suspending fewer hunting, fishing licenses — but going after the worst offenders

Utah officials are suspending fewer hunting, fishing licenses — but going after the worst offenders

Hunters look for prey in Utah wild lands. (Courtesy of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources)Utah Department of Natural Resources data shows the number of hunting and fishing license suspensions have been trending downward in recent years — but wildlife officials say that’s not because they’re being lenient. Instead, DNR Sgt. Devin Christensen said it’s because state wildlife officers are focused on “blatant” offenders, rather than Utahns maki…