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DNR law enforcement outlines evidence needed to investigate thermal and drone use in hunts

Utah Wildlife Board · January 8, 2026
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Summary

A DNR law-enforcement major briefed the Utah Wildlife Board on the rule banning night-vision/thermal devices for locating or taking big game during July 31–Dec. 31 and urged the public to supply photos, GPS locations and license-plate details to make reports actionable.

Major Chad Vetridge of DNR law enforcement updated the Utah Wildlife Board on enforcement challenges tied to drones, thermal-imaging and other night-vision devices.

Vetridge summarized the regulation: "A person may not use any night vision device or device capable of night vision while taking, locating or attempting to locate any big game between July 31, December 31," and said the devices…

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