Utah is the only state in the West that doesn't allow anglers to use corn for bait. That might change in 2017, though. Biologists with the Division of Wildlife Resources are recommending a two-year pilot study at eight waters in Utah. The study would help biologists determine if corn should eventually become a legal bait in the state.
Using corn for bait—and relaxing smallmouth bass regulations at Jordanelle Reservoir—are among several fishing changes DWR biologists are recommending for Utah's 2017 and 2018 seasons.
A non-fishing item is also up for discussion. The Utah Bowmen's Association (UBA) has asked the DWR to gather public input about a UBA idea. The UBA wants to know if the public supports an idea that would allow those—who draw a once-in-a-lifetime hunting permit—to exchange the permit for an "archery-only" permit.
Those with archery-only permits could hunt once-in-a-lifetime species—using archery equipment—during dates that are outside the regular once-in-a-lifetime hunting dates.
Learn more, share your ideas
You can see all of the biologists' fishing recommendations—and the archery hunting item— atwww.wildlife.utah.gov/public_meetings/rac/2016-09_rac_packet.pdf.
After you've reviewed the ideas, you can let your Regional Advisory Council members know your thoughts by attending your upcoming RAC meeting or by sending an email to them.
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