Wildlife officers are encouraging everyone in Utah to download a new app to their cell phones to continue the fight against poaching. The app is called UTDWR and allows the person to report observed wildlife violations. “It isn’t required, but we do encourage people to share their name and a way to contact them,” shares DWR Captain Wyatt Bubak. “By providing some contact information, we’re able to follow up with you in case we need more information.” Sharing contact info is safe as officers routinely work with members of the public to keep reported and personal information confidential. While the app is a great option, DWR’s Turn-in-a-Poacher hotline, which is 1-800-662-3337, is still a fast, effective way to report a crime that’s in progress. To learn more about the DWR’s battle against poaching, visit wildlife.utah.gov.
