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Urban goose roundup

What: Geese are a common sight at many Utah golf courses and parks. In large numbers, however, they can become a messy nuisance. Next week, DWR biologists and volunteers will capture and band urban geese across the Salt Lake Valley. Then, the biologists will relocate many of the geese to other parts of the state. The adult geese will go to waterfowl areas in northeastern Utah. The juveniles will be sent to marshes in northern Utah, where they can learn natural migration patterns and behaviors from wild geese. 
June 4 — Meet at Glendale Golf Course (1630 W. 2100 S. in Salt Lake City) at 6 a.m.
June 5 — Meet at Wheeler Historic Farm (6351 S. 900 E. in Salt Lake City) at 6 a.m.
June 6 — Meet at Stonebridge Golf Club (4415 Links Drive in West Valley City) at 6 a.m.
June 7 — Meet at Riverbend Golf Course (12800 S. 1040 W. in Riverton) at 6 a.m.
June 8 — Meet at Liberty Park (1300 S. 600 E. in Salt Lake City) at 6 a.m.

Contact: Rich Hansen, 801-391-1454

 
Northern Utah

Goose banding in the marshes

What: In the middle of June, DWR biologists will take airboats into the marshes across northern Utah to capture and band geese. The geese are flightless this time of the year, which makes this wetland rodeo possible! After following geese in airboats, biologists scoop them out of the water, examine and band the birds, and then set them free. The banding work provides biologists with important information about Canada goose populations in Utah. 

Southern Utah

Spawning native cutthroat trout

What: Utah’s native cutthroat trout populations were once limited to a handful of streams. Now, these fish inhabit thousands of miles of streams in Utah and the surrounding states. In early June, DWR biologists will trap two different subspecies of cutthroat and then collect their eggs and milt (sperm). The biologists will use the milt to fertilize the eggs and then take the fertilized eggs to state fish hatcheries. Later this year, the young trout will be stocked in dozens of Utah fisheries. 

When and where: There are two opportunities to see cutthroat spawning.

June 5 and 11 — Colorado River cutthroat trout at Dougherty Basin Lake
June 13 and 18 — Bonneville cutthroat trout at Manning Meadow Reservoir

Central Utah

Surveying fish populations at Strawberry Reservoir

What: DWR biologists are taking a close look at the fish populations in one of Utah’s most popular recreation spots. From now through the end of October, biologists will travel the length and breadth of Strawberry Reservoir — pulling nets at many different sites, every week or two — to check on the fish. They’re starting to see some interesting trends in fish growth rates and survival. Strawberry is home to huge rainbows, cutthroats and kokanee salmon. 

When: There are multiple days scheduled over the upcoming months, but dates are subject to change, depending on weather and other factors. Please email or call the contact if you’re interested in a particular date, so he can follow up with you if plans change. The following dates are planned for the next couple of months:

·         June 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

·         June 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

·         June 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

·         July 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

·         July 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Southeastern Utah

Using a bullhog to improve wildlife habitat in the La Sal Mountains

What: Bullhogs are heavy machines that the DWR uses to improve habitat. The bullhogs tear out and shred pinion/juniper trees, leaving room for widespread growth of sagebrush, native grasses and flowering plants. In a few years — long after the loud, messy machinery is gone — these areas will offer prime habitat for elk, mule deer, wild turkeys and many other species in southeastern Utah. Over the next month, range crews will use a bullhog to remove pinion/juniper trees and other aging/overgrown vegetation on more than 600 acres in the La Sal Mountains. 

Where: Near the head of Beaver Creek on the north end of the La Sal Mountains

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You guys have loved our non-traditional S’mores Recipes including the very popular S’mores Campfire Cones (this one if our favorite too!) We decided to take that twist on the traditional dessert and create these Chocolate Chips Cookie S’mores. We used a homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe, but you can use your store brand break and bake cookies too!

If you feel like taking this dessert to the campfire, pre-bake the cookies and bring your marshmallows, graham crackers and cookies on your campout.

This recipe makes approximately 2 dozen cookies.

Ingredients:

• 2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cup flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Large marshmallows
• Graham cracker halves

• Cookie Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a large baking sheet with a non-stick baking mat or parchment paper.
  2. Using a hand or stand mixture, combine the brown sugar, softened butter, eggs and vanilla extract.
  3. Slowly fold in the dry ingredients.
  4. Add in the chocolate chips.
  5. Drop by heaping tablespoon full onto the baking sheet at least 2″ a part.
  6. Bake 9 to 11 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely.
  8. Follow S’more Directions

  S’mores Directions:

  1. Turn the broiler on low and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
  2. Place 8 – 10 graham cracker halves on the baking sheet and top each one with a large marshmallow.
  3. Place under the broiler under the marshmallows begin to get melty and brown.
  4. Remove from the oven and place one chocolate chip gently on top of the marshmallow, pressing down. You want the marshmallows melty so they squish down under the chocolate chip cookie.
  5. Repeat with all the cookies.

  Makes approximately two dozen cookies

• • Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

  Ingredients

  • 2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Large marshmallows
  • Graham cracker halves

  Instructions

  Cookie Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a large baking sheet with a non-stick baking mat or parchment paper.
  2. Using a hand or stand mixture, combine the brown sugar, softened butter, eggs and vanilla extract.
  3. Slowly fold in the dry ingredients.
  4. Add in the chocolate chips.
  5. Drop by heaping tablespoon full onto the baking sheet at least 2″ a part.
  6. Bake 9 to 11 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely.
  8. Follow S’more Directions

  S’mores Directions:

  1. Turn the broiler on low and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
  2. Place 8 – 10 graham cracker halves on the baking sheet and top each one with a large marshmallow.
  3. Place under the broiler under the marshmallows begin to get melty and brown.
  4. Remove from the oven and place one chocolate chip gently on top of the marshmallow, pressing down. You want the marshmallows melty so they squish down under the chocolate chip cookie.
  5. Repeat with all the cookies.

   

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