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Division approves pilot conservation‑lease program to pay landowners to retain deer/turkey habitat
Summary
The rack approved a pilot conservation‑lease rule to pay landowners for habitat/management that benefits deer and turkey; the division said federal funding sources may be used, but rack members asked for clearer selection criteria, transparency and exit provisions; vote passed 4–3.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources presented and the Southeastern Region rack approved a new conservation‑lease pilot intended to compensate landowners for retaining or managing habitat that benefits big game (initial focus on deer and turkey).
Division presenter Darren said the program is separate from reactive depredation payments and is intended to be proactive: "We'll pay this much every year for 6…
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