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

The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service awarded the State of Utah, Division of Wildlife Resources $106,666.67 under the Enhanced Hunter Education and Safety Program (CFDA 15.626) for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This formula grant provides partial funding for the operation and management of Utah's Hunter Education Outreach and Shooting Sports Programs, which aim to introduce new participants to shooting and hunting while providing skill enhancement opportunities for experienced hunters and supporting the reactivation of past participants.

The funded program administers planning, conducting, and supporting a variety of local, regional, and state-level events designed to increase interest and participation in hunting, trapping, and shooting sports activities. Program administration encompasses hunter education course delivery, shooting sports programming, and outreach initiatives that reflect Utah's commitment to maintaining hunting as a long-standing tradition and important part of the state's heritage. This award is consistent with the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act framework, which supports hunter education and safety infrastructure across state wildlife agencies nationwide.

The division of wildlife resources is committed to providing structured opportunities for individuals to be introduced to shooting and hunting as well as providing opportunities for those already involved in the sport to improve their skills and foster continued interest in participation or to reactivate past participants. The hunter education outreach and 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 education outreach and shooting sports programs. Program administration includes planning conducting or supporting a variety of local regional and state level events designed to increase interest and participation in hunting trapping or shooting sports activities.