Hunting is a long standing tradition in the state of utah and an important part of our heritage

This $106,666.67 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service (CFDA 15.626 - Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety Program) provides partial funding for the operation and management of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources' (UDWR) hunter education outreach and shooting sports programs.

The grant supports a variety of local, regional, and state-level events and activities designed to increase interest and participation in hunting, trapping, and shooting sports. This includes planning and conducting training for volunteer instructors, procuring supplies and materials, and generally administering the hunter education and shooting sports initiatives across Utah. The grant funding period is from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

The division ofwildlife resources is committed to providing structured opportunities for individuals to be introduce to shootingand hunting, as well as providing opportunities for those already involved in the sport to improve their skillsand foster continued interest in participation or to reactivate past participants. The hunter education outreachand shooting sport efforts provide many of these opportunities for our citizens. This grant project provides partial funding for the operation and management of the utah hunter educationoutreach and shooting sports programs. Program administration includes: planning, conducting or supporting avariety of local, regional and state level events designed to increase interest and participation in hunting, trapping or shooting sports activities volunteer training and recognition procurement of associated suppliesand materials, etc.