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Mayoral Candidate Submits Federal Public Lands Access Lawsuit

Aug 1, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Public lands is a hot topic in the Uintah Basin and beyond and a man running for Salt Lake City Mayor is shining a major light on the topic in the form of a lawsuit over public lands access. Dr. Rainer Huck and his co-plaintiff John Anderson issued a press release this week over their filing of the American Public Lands Equal Access Lawsuit in Federal District Court against the Bureau of Land Management.

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Tips For a Safe Archery Hunt This Fall

Aug 1, 2019 · Basin Now · News

It is crazy to think about but for several Utah archery hunters, bull elk and buck mule deer hunts start Saturday, August 17th. While not as common as firearms injuries, the Division of Wildlife Resources has tips to keep archery hunters safe. Remember the basics, like know your target, know what is beyond, and don’t leave arrows uncovered.

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Never Hunted? Try the Trial Hunting Program

Jul 31, 2019 · Basin Now · News

For Utah it is a common endeavor to go hunting. For those people that are over 12 years old and aren’t sure if they would like hunting, there is a unique program that gives you a chance to try it. Through the Trial Hunting Program you can accompany a licensed hunter who is 21 or older on their hunting experience.

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Duchesne County Backpack Project Gearing Up

Jul 31, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Just as consistent as school starting again in the fall, the BackPack Project is getting ready to help the community. Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce reports that that they have received the donated backpacks. Now it is time to fill them! Community members are asked that while buying school supplies for their own children or grandchildren, purchase a few extra items and donate them to the BackPack Project.

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DWR Continues Push to Prevent Spread of Quagga Mussels

Jul 31, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The push continues to prevent the spread of Quagga Mussels in the state of Utah. Over Pioneer Day weekend, law enforcement officers, biologists and other officials stopped and inspected thousands of boats at checkpoints in the state of Utah, including at checkpoints in and around the Uintah Basin. A total of 5,892 boats were inspected and citations were issued.

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USU Uintah Basin Hires New Faculty Members

Jul 31, 2019 · Basin Now · News

USU Uintah Basin is welcoming new faculty members as the fall semester approaches. According to a press release issued Tuesday, Tabitha Cutright will be an instructor in the Department of Nursing and Cameron Cuch will be a lecturer in the Marketing, Strategy, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship Department at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business.

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UDOT Update on West Roosevelt to Gusher Highway 40 Construction

Jul 30, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Construction work continues on Highway 40 from West Roosevelt to Gusher. “Work this week will include continued removal and replacement of the pedestrian ramps alongside US-40,” shares UDOT. “Additionally, crews will begin to lower utilities in preparation for upcoming asphalt work. Starting Monday, July 29th, the inside lanes of US 40 will be closed in order to prepare for work on the utilities.

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Don’t Forget to Take Hunter Education Class

Jul 30, 2019 · Basin Now · News

For all those who are wanting to hunt this fall be sure to get registered for your Utah Hunter Education Program. Any person born after December 31, 1965 is obligated to complete the state-offered hunter education class. There are two ways to take the course. The first is to attend the instructor-led course that is held in a classroom.