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New Utah Law Requires Licenses for Wildlife Area Access

7/26/2025

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Utah's latest law mandates that anyone 18 and older must hold a hunting or fishing license to enter wildlife management areas in Weber, Davis, Salt Lake, and Utah counties. This initiative seeks to boost funding for these areas, primarily reliant on license sales. However, certain trails, such as the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, can still be accessed without a license under specific conditions.

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Story summary

Utah's latest law mandates that anyone 18 and older must hold a hunting or fishing license to enter wildlife management areas in Weber, Davis, Salt Lake, and Utah counties. This initiative seeks to boost funding for these areas, primarily reliant on license sales. However, certain trails, such as the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, can still be accessed without a license under specific conditions.