Firearm target shooting temporarily banned in these wildlife areas across 16 Utah counties

Utah wildlife officials have temporarily banned firearm target shooting in wildlife management areas across 16 counties due to the heightened risk of wildfires from the current tinder-dry conditions. This move is a precautionary measure to protect both wildlife and public safety amid the elevated fire hazard. Coordinating with county leaders and sheriff’s offices, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is taking this step to prevent accidental fires that could devastate local ecosystems. It’s a smart, proactive approach given the dry climate and the potential for human-caused fires to spread rapidly.