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RAC backs significant NEBO bull-permit increases after biologists cite high bull counts
Central Region Advisory Council (Utah DWR advisory meeting) · April 15, 2026
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Summary
After DWR presented flight and tooth-age data showing elevated bull numbers on the NEBO unit, the Central Region RAC voted to accept the division's bull-permit recommendations despite public concern about the size of the percentage increase.
Division staff told the RAC a recent flight and age-class data show the NEBO elk population has more mature bulls and a higher bull:cow ratio; staff recommended a notable increase in bull permits to move the unit toward its age objective.
David Smedley, Central Region wildlife manager, said the latest flight counted roughly…
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