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RAC suspends Wasatch cow-moose hunt after reports of heavy tick-related mortality
Central Region Advisory Council (Utah DWR advisory meeting) · April 15, 2026
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Summary
Following testimony from DWR staff and the state veterinarian about unusually high moose tick loads and recent mortalities, the Central Region RAC voted to remove the Wasatch cow-moose hunt (set permits to zero) and approved the remainder of antlerless recommendations.
The RAC voted to remove the Wasatch cow-moose permit this year after DWR and the Utah State Veterinarian described an emerging mortality issue linked to heavy tick infestations.
State veterinarian Amanda Price said recent mortalities and field reports indicate a troubling increase in tick…
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