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Utah Wildlife Board Changes Rule on Fishing Possession Limit on Flaming Gorge

Oct 3, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Changes to the 2019-2020 fishing rules includes more than being allowed to now fish with corn and keeping more lake trout. A rule stating that anglers may not have more than one daily limit of fish in their possession while fishing on Flaming Gorge and Strawberry Reservoirs has been lifted. Some anglers who take the time to travel to Flaming Gorge and Strawberry Reservoirs want to spend more than one day fishing before coming home, shares the board announcement.

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Rotenone Treatment Scheduled for Pelican Lake

Oct 2, 2018 · Basin Now · News

It’s official. Pelican Lake has been scheduled for rotenone treatment by the Division of Wildlife Resources. The treatment is aimed at removing common carp in order to improve water clarity and start the process of restoring the Pelican Lake fishery. Located about 25 miles southeast of Roosevelt, Pelican Lake has been known as the place to go to catch big bluegill in Utah as well as largemouth bass.

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Mirror Lake Highway Reopened

Oct 2, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Mirror Lake Highway has been reopened though is still affected by the Mirror Lake Complex Fire. The Mirror Lake Complex Fire, burning towards the High Uintas, is actually two fires: the Murdock Fire and the Slate Fire.

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Great Jensen Pumpkin Festival Going “Back to the Basics”

Oct 2, 2018 · Basin Now · News

It’s the 22nd year for a much loved and highly anticipated annual fall event. The Great Jensen Pumpkin Festival is going “Back to the Basics” this year and it’s time to be planning your own epic pumpkin display. Held each year on the last Saturday in October, the festival brings Halloween activities and sights for families to enjoy one night each year.

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Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Theft

Oct 2, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Social media has proven to be a worthwhile tool in assisting law enforcement on investigations. This time it’s the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office using Facebook to seek public information on stolen goods. On Monday, the Sheriff’s Office announced that deputies are investigating a case of theft out of Myton. Mounted antlers are pictured with the post. Anyone who may have information pertaining to the case are asked to call the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office at 435-738-2015 or the tip line at 435-738-0196.

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National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Warnings

Oct 1, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Heavy rainfall is expected this week in the Uintah Basin and beyond thanks to Tropical Storm Rosa in the east Pacific and National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for most of Utah. The time period for the heaviest rainfall is expected to be Monday afternoon and evening for southern Utah and Tuesday through early Wednesday for Central and Northern Utah.

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Murdock Fire Burning in High Uintas Wilderness

Oct 1, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The Murdock Fire, located in Summit County in the High Uintas Wilderness, is impacting Duchesne County. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday that the Mirror Lake Highway was closed from Murdock Basin Turnoff to Ruth Lake Campground due to the Murdock Fire.

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Environmental Groups File Lawsuit Over Leases Near DNM

Oct 1, 2018 · Basin Now · News

A group of environmentalist organizations has filed a lawsuit targeting a BLM decision to issue oil and gas leases on land near Dinosaur National Monument. The complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and the Plaintiffs are listed as Rocky Mountain Wild, National Parks Conservation Association, Center for Biological Diversity, and Wildearth Guardians.

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Warning Issued for Algae Bloom in Flaming Gorge

Oct 1, 2018 · Basin Now · News

An algae bloom has been sighted in Flaming Gorge in the Lost Dog and Fire Hold areas of the reservoir. The Wyoming Department of Health and Department of Environmental Quality issued an advisory and Ashley National Forest is posting warning signs at the entrance locations warning of the dangerous algae bloom. Sweetwater County Health Officer Dr. Stachon reports that highly visible algae blooms are not unusual in still waters this time of year, especially when water temperatures have been high.

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Uintah School District Recognizes Local Man for Service

Sep 28, 2018 · Basin Now · News

One local man is getting some much deserved attention. Jacque Yost has been a long-time substitute teacher at the high school and continually plays a role in most events that happen at Uintah High School. He volunteers to help at the musicals, athletic events, and anything else the school asks of him.