seriesNo,seriesEntityName,seriesTitle,seriesDateRange,seriesArrangement,seriesDescription,seriesTotRetentDesc,seriesPrimaryClassCode,seriesExtentDesc
1068,Fish and Game Commissioner,Correspondence sent,1896-1917.,Alphanumerical.,Includes letterbooks.,,Public,
1077,Fish and Game Commissioner,Supplies purchased register,1927-1929.,Alphanumerical,,Permanent. Retain for 1 year(s),,
1081,Department of Fish and Game,Administrative correspondence,1928-1965.,Alphanumerical.,"Business-related messages which provide unique information about agency functions\, policies\, procedures\, or programs. These records document the deliberations and decisions made regarding all agency interests\, and may originate on paper\, electronic mail\, or other media.",,Public,
5713,Fish and Game Commissioner,License receipt registers,1914-1926.,numerical by receipt number,"Carbon pages from receipts issued to those purchasing licenses. Gives name\, number of licenses bought\, license numbers\, and amount received.",Permanent. Retain for 1 year(s),,
3313,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Wildlife documents,i 1982-,Alphanumerical,"These are copies of hunting and fishing licenses sold at an office of this division or by authorized agents throughout the state. The original license is given to the individual purchasing the license. If the original is lost\, a duplicate can be obtained. These copies are entered into an automated system to monitor the number of persons licensed to fish and hunt in the state. Other data collected from this sampling is monitored for statistical purposes as well. Information includes name\, address\, telephone number\, physical characteristics\, type of license\, birth date\, hunter education number if licensee is born after December 31\, 1965\, and driver license number.",Retain permanently,Public,
23247,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Guzzler locations,1960-,By Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Regions,Data is collected to document guzzler (water-development) locations utilized by wildlife. This information is used for management of wildlife species dependent upon free-water resources and for maintenance of guzzlers to ensure they are functioning properly. This record series contains data pertaining to locations of wildlife guzzlers in Utah.,Permanent. Retain for 60 year(s),Protected,
22530,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Furbearer harvest reports,1952-,Chronological by date.,"The objective of the reports is to determine the annual harvest\, including age and sex composition\, of furbearers in Utah. The reports contain information pertaining to results\, furbearers taken by licensed hunters and trappers\, pelts\, habitat requirements and population.",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,1.00 cubic foot
22529,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Black bear harvest reports,1973-,Chronological by date.,"The objective of the reports is to determine the annual harvest\, including age and sex composition\, of black bears in Utah. The reports contain information pertaining to results\, permit sales\, black bears taken by licensed hunters\, depredation harvest\, mortality\, sport harvest\, and population.",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,0.35 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel
22552,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Prairie dog recovery efforts annual reports,1995-,Chronological by date.,"The recovery efforts consist of conducting annual spring counts\, administering the translocation and control programs\, conducting habitat vegetation studies\, developing site specific management plans and finalizing county-wide Habitat Conservation Plans for prairie dogs. The reports contain information pertaining to annual counts\, colony occupancy\, translocation\, vegetation monitoring\, methods\, results\, and recommendations.",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,0.20 cubic foot
22563,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Wildlife leaflets,ca. 1990-,Numerical.,"This series contains leaflets about a specific species with information pertaining to general description\, food habits\, habitat\, reproduction\, management\, behavior\, history\, current status\, life cycle\, migration\, and additional reading.",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,0.20 cubic foot
26939,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Livestock damage proof of loss form,1999-,Numerical by date,"These records contain unique information in rough notes or drafts assembled or created and used to prepare or analyze other documents. The information adds proper understanding to the formulation and execution of policies\, decisions\, actions\, or responsibilities.",Retain for 10 year(s),Public,
22600,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Fish proclamations,1933-,Chronological by date.,"This series contains proclamations for taking fish and crayfish. The proclamations contain information pertaining to licenses\, permits\, fees\, angling\, possession\, checking stations\, season dates\, and bag limits.",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,0.35 cubic foot
26801,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Utah mammal habitat records,2006-,Alphabetical by species then chronological by year,These geospatial records are used to describe locations of game mammal habitat in the state of Utah.,Permanent. Retain for 10 year(s),Public,
27686,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Surrendered wildlife documents,2011-,Chronological,"The records in this series are licenses\, permits\, or certificates of registration issued by the division and later surrendered to obtain a refund\, a new license or permit\, etc. Documents originally may have been issued by division offices through drawings or over the counter\, the Internet\, or at one of the division's authorized license agents. Information in these documents includes: species\, season date\, customer identification\, and all of the person's demographic information.",Retain for 3 year(s),Private,
83503,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Furbearer proclamations,1938-,Chronological,"This series contains proclamations for taking\, possessing\, selling\, purchasing and disposing of furbearers including badgers\, foxes\, skunks\, weasels\, beavers\, minks\, bobcats\, and martens. The proclamations contain information pertaining to licenses\, permits\, tags\, fees\, traps\, bait\, hunting methods\, possession\, sale\, transportation\, checking stations\, season dates\, and bag limits.",Permanent. Retain for 5 year(s),Public,0.20 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel
83527,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Association of Hunter Safety Coordination files,1974-,none,"This file contains information on the voting to form a committee on hunter safety coordination. It contains ballots\, a summary sheet of the voting results and by-laws of the committee.",Retain for 10 year(s),,
83587,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,North American Hunter Education Academy files,1978-1980.,none,"This series is about the efforts of Wildlife people in the West to establish a hunter education academy. It includes correspondence\, schedules of activities\, course work\, and task force minutes.",Permanent. Retain for 5 year(s),,
83591,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Big game harvest reports,1950-1987.,Chronological,"The objective of the reports is to determine the annual legal harvest of all big game animals in Utah. The reports contain information pertaining to results\, big game taken by licensed hunters\, license sales\, illegal kill reports\, controlled hunts\, primitive weapons harvest\, history of big game management\, analysis and recommendations.",,Public,1.00 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel
83482,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Game farm files,1960-,chronological,"Springville is the only game farm still operated by Wildlife Resources. The farm raises Upland Game Birds. The files include a monthly report on disease and morbidity rates\, production\, losses and accidents\, medication given and a supply and equipment inventory.",Retain for 10 year(s),,
83488,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Depredation hunter pool authorization,1983-,chronological,"These files contain authorization to hunt depredating animals on private property. They contain the kind of animal to be hunted\, the number of animals\, date of kill and time hunted.",Retain for 3 year(s),,
83487,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Upland game birds technical files,1981-,alphabetical by bird,"These files contain technical information on each kind of Upland Game Birds (Hungarian Partridge\, Quail\, Turkeys\, Forest Grouse\, Pheasant\, Chuckars\, Mourning Doves and Band Tail Pigeons). They contain information on problems\, guidelines for conservation\, species research\, and other management information.",Retain for 5 year(s),,
83495,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Crop damage complaint files,1973-,chronological,"These files contain correspondence and complaint forms which include name\, address\, offending animal crop depredation\, location\, damage action. These are summarized in an annual report.",Retain for 3 year(s),Public,
1079,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Contingent fund register,1911.,Chronological.,"Information about the contingent fund was recorded by hand on pages 9-20 of this volume. Column headings include date; name; salaries; travel expenses for commission and chief deputy; travel expenses for chief wardens and hatchery superintendents; maintenance of hatcheries; game; printing\, furniture\, and fixtures; sundries; total expenditures; credits; and balance in treasury. Entries begin on April 1\, 1911\, and run through October 1\, 1911. The first eight pages of the volume were set aside to record monthly salaries paid to the commissioner\, chief deputy\, and clerk.",,Public,
1084,Department of Fish and Game,Beaver pelts sold register,1923-1949.,Alphanumerical.,,,Public,
4395,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Hunting wildlife from a vehicle registration certificates,1980-,Alphanumerical,"The Wildlife Resources Division creates these records to authorize individuals to hunt wildlife from a vehicle if they are paraplegic or otherwise permanently disabled as provided under UCA 23-20-12 (1990). The certificates are valid for one year. There are three copies of this record. One goes to the individual\, one to Salt Lake licensing\, and one to the regional office. Files include certificate and proof of disability.",Retain until administrative need ends,Private,
1082,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Big game proclamations,1932-,Chronological by date.,"This series contains proclamations for taking big game including deer\, elk\, pronghorn\, moose\, bison\, desert bighorn sheep\, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep\, and Rocky Mountain goats. The proclamations contain information pertaining to licenses\, permits\, fees\, tags\, hunting methods\, possession and transportation\, checking stations\, season dates\, and bag limits.",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,1.00 cubic foot 2 microfilm reels
8600,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Hunting or fishing license copies,1982-,None,"These are copies of hunting and fishing licenses sold by one of the offices of the Division of Wildlife Resources or by one of the authorized agents throughout the state to provide documentation of those licensed to hunt or fish in Utah. The original copy is given to the individual purchasing the license. Should the original be lost\, a duplicate may be obtained from the Division of Wildlife Resources. A random sample of these copies are entered into an automated data system to provide statistical data concerning the numbers of those licensed to hunt and fish in the state\, and other summary data. The information on these licenses include name\, address\, telephone number\, physical characteristics\, type of license\, date of birth\, hunter education,number if licensee is under 21\, and driver's license number.",Retain for 3 year(s),Public,
23125,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Lakes of the High Uintas booklets,1963-,Chronological by date.,"This series contains booklets which provide basic information obtained from surveys of river drainage systems in the Uinta Mountains. The booklets contain information pertaining to rules\, laws\, trip preparation\, lakes\, rivers\, fishing\, camping\, horseback riding\, roads\, and trails.",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,0.20 cubic foot
22544,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Big game range trend studies,1958-,Chronological by date.,"The objective of the reports is to monitor big game range trends in all key areas within Division of Wildlife Resources administrative areas. The reports contain information pertaining to herd unit descriptions\, ecological sites\, habitats\, vegetation\, and herd unit evaluations which is presented primarily through charts\, graphs\, and maps.",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,5.00 cubic feet
22547,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Bear Lake cutthroat trout enhancement program reports,1968-,Chronological by date.,"The objective of the program is to maintain and operate egg-taking facilities at permanent and temporary spawning traps. The reports contain information pertaining to objectives\, procedures\, work completed\, fish stocking and marking\, population surveys\, harvest\, and distribution.",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,0.35 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel
22548,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Flaming Gorge Reservoir fisheries investigation reports,1976-1992.,Chronological by date.,"The objective of these reports is to determine annual trends in fishing success and creel composition\, determine total fishing pressure and harvest\, and collect biological data from creeled fish. The reports contain information pertaining to objectives\, procedures\, work completed\, annual harvest\, reservoir fish stocking\, species evaluations\, and population trend assessments.",,Public,0.35 cubic foot
26584,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Chronic wasting disease case files,2000-,Numerical by case number.,"These records contain information gathered from wildlife tissue samples submitted by local hunters. Samples are used to test for chronic wasting disease and to track the possible spread of the disease in Utah. Files contain the name\, phone number\, and address of person submitting samples. They also contain the animal's death date\, location\, and test results.",Retain for 12 year(s),Private,
25394,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Dedicated Hunter Program participant records,1995-,"Alphabetical by last name, thereunder numerical by registration number.","These records document the participants of the Dedicated Hunter Program administrated by the Division of Wildlife Resources under UCA 23-19-1 (2004) and Utah Administrative Code R-657-38 (2004). This program provides sportsmen with the opportunity to experience and participate in first-hand wildlife management practices and receive hunting opportunities. Only 10\,000 hunters may be enrolled at one time. Each participant is enrolled for a three year period. Participants must complete an agency wildlife conservation course about hunting ethics\, wildlife management philosophy and program rules. They must attend one Regional Advisory Council meeting before receiving a second permit\, and work a minimum of 24 hours on an approved wildlife conservation service project within the three year enrollment period. They may harvest two deer during their enrollment period. These records include application\, copy of certificate of registration\, a buck deer permit allowing the harvest of one deer\, and,related correspondence. They may also include region hunt change requests\, wherein the program participant asks that the buck deer permit be issued for a selected hunt region. Information includes the applicant's name and contact information\, age\, date of birth\, birthplace\, driver license number\, physical description\, social security number\, resident/nonresident status\, amount paid\, method of payment\, and signature. It also may also include e-mail address and military service information.",Retain for 3 year(s),Private,
26798,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Utah bird habitat,2006-,Alphabetical by bird name,"These geospatial records are used to determine habitat of upland game birds in Utah. These are pheasant\, quail\, chukar partridge\, Hungarian partridge\, sage-grouse\, ruffed grouse\, blue grouse\, sharp-tailed grouse\, white-tailed ptarmigan\, and the following migratory game birds: band-tailed pigeon\, mourning dove\, and sandhill crane.",Permanent. Retain for 10 year(s),Public,
28171,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Refund forms,2011-,alphabetical by name,"This is a record of the refund of a license/permit that is purchased online through the division website. The refund is issued because the customer either purchased two licenses unintentionally\, had a failed charge\, or purchased a license when they already had a valid license from a previous purchase. These records are used to track refunds issued for internet sales and reconcile internet sales account. Information included on the form is the customer's name\, customer ID number\, the reason for the void\, the last 4 digits of the credit card used for purchase\, the resolution\, the date of the refund\, the amount refunded\, the license code\, the license number\, either the date of the surrendered license or the date that the license was voided\, and the name of the division employee who approved the refund.",Retain for 2 year(s),Private,
83504,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Hunt forecast files,1980-,chronological,"This file contains information regarding the forecast of hunter success on each hunt. It includes information from Wildlife Specialists on herd or flock size\, conditions\, hunters expected\, etc.",Retain for 10 year(s),,
83519,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Big game enhancement files,1983-,chronological,"Under UCA 23-14-14\, the Division of Wildlife is directed to accept money for wildlife enhancement from private sources. This file contains information about those private sources (such as the big buck contest) complaints\, and other correspondence.",Retain for 7 year(s),Private,
83485,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Posted hunting unit files,1971-,Alphabetical by name of hunting area,"These files manage the opening of private land to public hunting. The files contain information on private land certified by Game Management to be used for private hunting (UCA 23-17-5). They contain a map of the area\, agreement signed by land company\, petition for opening this land\, correspondence\, and other pertinent information.",Retain for 5 year(s) after final action,Public,
83489,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Diseased game receipts,1984-,chronological,"The purpose of this file is to record the diseased game killed\, what kind of disease it had\, hunters name\, location\, herd number\, and hunters license number.",Retain for 10 year(s),,
1083,Department of Fish and Game,News releases,1944-1948.,Alphanumerical.,News releases relating to agency are kept in this series.,,Public,
4547,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Wildlife registration certificates,1970-,Alphabetical by name of registrant,"Certificates of registration (CORs) are documents which allow a registrant to participate in activities not specifically covered by a license\, permit\, or tag issued under UCA Title 23 or any proclamation of the Wildlife Board. There are two copies of this certificate. One copy goes to the registrant and one to the division's COR files.",Retain for 3 year(s) after expiration of permit or license,Private,
3315,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Agents' hunting and fishing license/permits case files,i 1980-,Alphanumerical,"These case files document the appointment and authorization of agents to sell fishing and hunting licenses and permits in the State of Utah. The files contain the contract between the agent and the Division\, reports of conservation officers concerning the manner in which the agents conduct business relative to the sale of licenses\, note discrepancies in record keeping\, and any other items about the status of the agent. Information includes name of agent\, address\, credit rating\, bonds\, bank account numbers\, the contract\, and other information gathered by the Division of Wildlife Resources concerning the agent's conduct of business.",Retain for 5 year(s) after expiration of contractual agreement,Private,
14084,Department of Fish and Game,Audit reports,1959-1963.,chronological,Report prepared by internal or external auditors as a result of a financial audit.,,Public,1 microfilm reel
22545,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Big game annual reports,1985-,Chronological by date.,"This series contains summary reports of big game population monitoring efforts with information pertaining to harvest composition\, sex and age composition of big game populations\, population trends\, movements and seasonal distribution of big game herds. The information in these reports is uesd to develop herd unit management plans and develop management strategy recommendations to achieve management plan objectives.",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,2.00 cubic feet
24003,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,"Sensitive cultural, paleontological and non-biological resources inventories",2001-,Alphabetical by wildlife management area designation,"Maps\, reports\, surveys and other documentation which describe sensitive cultural\, paleontological\, and other non-biological resources found on land owned by the Division of Wildlife Resources or under consideration for acquisition by the division. This information is collected for inventory purposes.",Retain permanently,Protected,
83219,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Wildlife Board/Big Game Board correspondence,[ca._1978]-,chronological,"This correspondence is from the public who wish to comment on wildlife proclamations. They may be about seasons\, dates\, protest hunts\, limits\, etc.",Permanent. Retain for 20 year(s),Public,
1075,Fish and Game Commissioner,Licenses sold registers,1911-1928.,Alphanumerical.,"Known holdings: Ledger A\, 1911-1912; Ledger C\, 1915-1916.",,,
1078,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Scrapbooks,i 1949-1973.,Alphanumerical,Newspaper clippings glued and paperclipped into a scrapbook. Pertain to fish and game matters. Assorted Utah papers.,,,34 microfilm reels
1085,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Administrative records,1930-1980.,Alphanumerical.,"This series contains correspondence\, memos\, reports\, histories\, etc.",,Public,
3311,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Fishing and hunting permits,i 1982-,Alphanumerical,"These are copies of permits issued to applicants of special hunts and to individuals holding regular hunting or fishing licenses documenting their eligibility to hunt and/or fish. When the original permit is issued\, it must accompany the license of the person so that they may legally participate in the hunt. Information includes name\, address\, telephone number\, physical characteristics\, type of license held\, and driver's license number.",Retain for 3 year(s),Private,
1080,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Statistical report,ca. 1968.,Alphanumerical,"Study conducted by Communications Consultants\, Inc. of Salt Lake for the Division of Fish and Game. Data collected to determine public attitudes and knowlege of the division.",,,
3314,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,License agents annual reports,i 1982-,Chronological,"These statistical annual reports are filed with this division by the 500 agents licensed to sell hunting and fishing licenses throughout the state. They statistically document the number of licenses sold or returned to the division. _,Information from these records include the number of licenses received\, number of licenses sold\, number of invoices\, monies received\, number of licenses returned\, name of agent\, and address.",Retain for 3 year(s),Public,
8599,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Fishing or hunting permit copies,1982-,None,"These are copies of permits issued to all successful applicants of special hunts and to individuals holding licenses for regular hunts or fishing to document their eligibility to hunt or fish. The original permit is issued to the individual and must accompany the license for the individual to legally participate. The information on these permits includes name\, address\, telephone number\, physical characteristics\, type of license held\, and driver's license number.",Retain for 3 year(s),Public,
20222,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Price River methane gas coal-bed project correspondence,1997-,"Alphabetical by author, thereunder chronological",These records document privileged attorney/client communications relative to the development of the Price River Methane Gas Coal- bed Project. Documents include correspondence between the Division of Wildlife Resources Habitat Coordinator and the attorney assigned to represent the Division of Wildlife Resources from the Attorney General's Office.,Permanent. Retain until final action,Protected,
23248,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Land purchase contracts,1987-,Alphabetical by county thereunder by seller,These records are created by the land acquisition specialist and the land resource specialist to document the purchase of land by the division. They contain the complete terms of the purchases.,Permanent. Retain for 2 year(s),Public,
22631,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Upland game proclamations,1933-,Chronological by date.,"This series contains proclamations for taking upland game including pheasant\, quail\, partridge\, grouse\, rabbit\, hare\, ptarmigan\, turkey\, mourning dove\, band-tailed pigeon and sandhill crane. The proclamations contain information pertaining to licenses\, permits\, fees\, tags\, hunting methods\, possession and transportation\, checking stations\, season dates\, and bag limits.",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,0.20 cubic foot
22539,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Waterfowl harvest reports,1988-,Chronological by date.,"The objective of the reports is to determine the annual harvest\, including age and sex composition\, of waterfowl in Utah. The reports contain information pertaining to results\, waterfowl taken by licensed hunters\, fall migration\, mid-winter inventory\, banding\, bag check summaries and population.",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,0.20 cubic foot
22554,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Southwestern willow flycatcher reports,1995-,Chronological by date.,"This series contains survey and investigation reports of the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher birds located in the Virgin River drainage in Washington County. The reports contain information pertaining to breeding\, vegetation\, study area\, methods\, results\, species\, distribution\, and recommendations.",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,0.20 cubic foot
22599,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Bear proclamations,1995-,Chronological by date.,"This series contains proclamations for taking bears. The proclamations contain information pertaining to licenses\, permits\, procedures\, deadlines\, fees\, hunting hours\, firearms and hunting equipment\, hunting methods\, possession and transportation\, check points\, disposal of wildlife\, and unit boundary descriptions. Series 22598\, Cougar Proclamations\, contains the proclamations for bears\, from 1985-1993.",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,0.20 cubic foot
22553,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Hawk monitoring and survey reports,1995-,Chronological by date.,"These reports contain monitoring results of active nest sites and surveys of new nest sites for ferruginous hawks. The reports contain information pertaining to nest locations\, use and occupancy\, egg-laying\, distribution\, methods\, results\, and recommendations.",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,0.20 cubic foot
22562,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Wildlife Review magazine,1993-2007.,Chronological by date.,"These magazines contain articles pertaining to the executive director's message\, wildlife news\, calendar of events\, law enforcement\, hunting\, fishing\, game\, finances\, and wildlife management.",,Public,0.35 cubic foot
24122,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Big game aerial surveys-male age class information,1990-,"Alphabetical by survey unit, thereunder chronological by year of survey","These records are aerial surveys of big game animals that are regularly conducted throughout the state. These surveys identify a specific age class at specific locations. The information is used for biological analysis of big game herds and for hunt recommendations. Information includes aircraft and aircraft source\, pilot\, observer(s)\, weather conditions\, flight time\, species\, gender\, age class\, location\, latitude and longitude\, and area.",Retain permanently,Public,
26797,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Utah wildlife management area records,2006-,Chronological by year,"These geospatial records detail the areas of cooperative managements use\, wildlife management units\, and Utah Division of Wildlife Resources regional boundaries.",Permanent. Retain for 10 year(s),Public,
26800,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Utah hunt boundary records,2006-,Alphabetical by species then chronological by year,"These geospatial records are of hunt boundaries in the state of Utah. These boundaries are described by the Utah Department of Wildlife Services\, they include general season\, limited entry\, extended archery hunt units\, and once-in-a-lifetime hunts.",Permanent. Retain for 10 year(s),Public,
27685,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Drawing information for permits and/or certificates of registration,2010-,alphanumeric,"This series consists of reports and documents\, including applications\, application status reports\, drawing results and lists\, other status reports\, invoices\, donor lists\, and other reports associated directly with permit/COR drawings for big game\, antlerless\, bear\, cougar\, dedicated hunter program\, muskrat\, sage grouse\, sandhill crane\, sportsmans\, swan\, and turkey.",Retain for 100 year(s),Private,
83502,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Biologist annual report,1968-,chronological,"This file contains the biologists proposed schedule of activities\, correspondence\, annual report of activities\, summary of animals and birds counted\, comparison graphs\, maps\, observations\, etc.",Permanent. Retain for 10 year(s),,
27679,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Refunds,2008-,Alphabetical by surname.,"The files in this series contain information about applications for refund of money spent on permits. Refunds can be extended to individuals who are injured\, ill\, in the military\, or deceased. Refunds can also be extended to correct division errors. Each file includes a copy of the relevant permit and documents justifying a refund\, such as military orders\, doctor's note\, or death certificate.",Retain for 3 year(s),Private,
83486,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Commercial hunting area files,1978-,alphabetical,"This file is a records of each shooting preserve. They contain records of violations\, complaints\, recommendations\, a copy of Wildlife Board Minutes where regulatory action was taken\, application for hunting preserve\, map of preserve and yearly report of preserve statistics. The yearly report should be transferred to the Archives when the file has reached its retention.",Retain for 3 year(s) after completion of publication or report,Public,
83494,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Game management damage files,1957-,chronological,"These files contain information on damages paid by the County which were incurred by big game. It includes a report by county of depredation by antelope\, deer\, elk\, pheasant\, total and number of claims. There is also correspondence.",Retain for 25 year(s),,
83493,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Big game management files,1983-,alphabetical by species name,"These files contain information on the management of big game in Utah. There are ground census forms\, aerial census forms\, map of areas being watched\, correspondence\, hunter's affidavit of kill and other hunting information. This information is summarized in the Big Game Annual Report.",Retain for 10 year(s),,
84625,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Hunting and fishing license sales agent files,1980-,none,"These case files document the appointment and authorization from the Division of Wildlife Resources to the agent to sell hunting and fishing licenses in the state of Utah. The files contain the contract between the agent and the Division\, reports of conservation officers concerning the manner in which the agents conduct business relative to the sale of licenses and note any discrepancies in record keeping\, and any other items about the status of the agent. The information in these files includes name of the agent\, address\, credit rating\, bonds\, bank account numbers\, and the contract.",Retain for 5 year(s) after expiration of contractual agreement,Private,
1073,Department of Fish and Game,Regional inspection reports,1962-1965.,Alphanumerical,,Permanent. Retain for 1 year(s),,
14702,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Correspondence,1975-,by subject heading,"Business-related messages that document work accomplished\, transactions made\, or actions taken. These records do not offer unique information about agency functions\, programs\, or policies\, though they may cite them. These records may originate on paper\, electronic mail\, or other media.",Retain for 3 year(s),Private,
14085,Department of Fish and Game,Fisheries reports,1908-1953.,chronological,,,,5 microfilm reels
26799,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Conservation program records,2000-,Alphabetical then Chronological by year,These geospatial records detail the locations of threatened and endangered species and watershed restoration areas.,Retain permanently,Protected,
26465,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Youth release waiver forms,1997-,Numerical by individual hunting event.,"A signed form is required for youth hunters to participate in hunts offered by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. The chukar and pheasant youth game hunts are examples of hunts conducted throughout Utah on state wildlife management areas. These forms contain the hunting event area name\, date\, youth name\, parent/guardian name and signature.",Retain for 1 year(s),Private,
83501,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Release and indemnification agreement file,1987-,chronological,"This file contains release of liability\, for the State\, from injury arising from using scare devices. These devices are provided by the State and used by landowners to scare depredating animals from their property. Devices included are firecrackers\, fuse rope\, shot shells and chemical repellants.",Retain for 3 year(s),Private,
83505,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Closed to hunting procedures,1984-,alphabetical by city,"In order for a council to close a municipality to hunting they must go through Wildlife Resources. These files contain correspondence\, applications\, authorization to close\, etc.",Retain for 25 year(s),,
83518,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Depredation hunter pool authorization,1983-,chronological,"This file contains authorizations to hunt depredating game animals (deer\, elk\, etc.) Information included is the number of animals being hunted\, species\, date of kill and days hunted.",Retain for 3 year(s),Private,
83588,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Resource analysis case files,1968-,alphabetical by project name,"The Section of Resource Analysis analyzes the impacts on the environment of proposed projects which includes\, but are not limited to\, stream alterations\, Federal Energy projects\, Oil\, Gas and Mining projects and the Central Utah Project. The files may include plat maps of the proposed project area\, suggestions to minimize impacts or decisions against the project\, analysis\, and other pertinent facts.",Retain for 5 year(s) after case is closed,,
83481,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Annual hunter questionnaire,1984-,chronological,"This file is questionnaires which access the game harvest. It is done by anonymous response and includes such information as: what was killed\, where\, when and how long the hunter had been hunting.",Permanent. Retain for 10 year(s),,
83483,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Conservation reserve practices files,1968-,chronological,This is a federal/state program. A farmer or rancher agrees to take certain portions of his land out of production and reseed or reforest for game habitat improvement. The state pays for 1/2 of the seed and the federal government pays for the other 1/2.,Permanent. Retain for 10 year(s) after end of project or program,Public,
83490,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Game management board files,1985-,chronological,"This file includes correspondence\, minutes\, hunting proposals\, recommendations\, maps of reserve areas\, and pellet group conditions and count reports.",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,,
27221,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Drainage management plans,2003-,Chronological by year,"Any record\, regardless of format\, that is issued by a governmental entity for public distribution at the total or partial expense of that governmental entity. See Utah Code Section 9-7-101 8(a)(b) (2010) and 9-7-208 (2006)",Retain permanently,Public,1.00 cubic foot
27470,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,"Bucks, bulls and once-in-a-lifetime bonus point results and drawing success",2002-2010.,Chronological,"Documents created by the agency\, including pamphlets\, reports\, leaflets\, file manuals\, annual reports\, other published or processed documents\, and the last manuscript report\, if not published\, relating to management projects.",,Public,1.00 cubic foot
28553,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Big Game Investigations and Recommendations,1952-1987.,Chronological by year,"Any record\, regardless of format\, that is issued by a governmental entity for public distribution at the total or partial expense of that governmental entity. See Utah Code Section 9-7-101 8(a)(b) (2010) and 9-7-208 (2006)",,Public,2.00 cubic feet
83484,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Upland game annual reports,1951-,Chronological,"Any record\, regardless of format\, that is issued by a governmental entity for public distribution at the total or partial expense of that governmental entity. See Utah Code Section 9-7-101 8(a)(b) (2010) and 9-7-208 (2006)",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,2.00 cubic feet 1 microfilm reel
22585,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Bird publications,1948-,Chronological by date.,"Any record\, regardless of format\, that is issued by a governmental entity for public distribution at the total or partial expense of that governmental entity. See Utah Code Section 9-7-101 8(a)(b) (2010) and 9-7-208 (2006)",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,1.00 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel
22658,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Proclamations,1932-,Chronological by date.,"Any record\, regardless of format\, that is issued by a governmental entity for public distribution at the total or partial expense of that governmental entity. See Utah Code Section 9-7-101 8(a)(b) (2010) and 9-7-208 (2006)",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,0.20 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel
1071,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Biennial reports,1897-,Chronological by date.,"Any record\, regardless of format\, that is issued by a governmental entity for public distribution at the total or partial expense of that governmental entity. See Utah Code Section 9-7-101 8(a)(b) (2010) and 9-7-208 (2006)",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,1.00 cubic foot 3 microfilm reels
14450,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Publications,1946-,Chronological,"Any record\, regardless of format\, that is issued by a governmental entity for public distribution at the total or partial expense of that governmental entity. See Utah Code Section 9-7-101 8(a)(b) (2010) and 9-7-208 (2006)",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,4.00 cubic feet 8 microfilm reels
26779,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Black bear annual reports,2006-,Chronological by year.,"Any record\, regardless of format\, that is issued by a governmental entity for public distribution at the total or partial expense of that governmental entity. See Utah Code Section 9-7-101 8(a)(b) (2010) and 9-7-208 (2006)",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,0.20 cubic foot
27557,Department of Fish and Game,Work Plans & Job Outlines,1952-1959.,,"Any record\, regardless of format\, that is issued by a governmental entity for public distribution at the total or partial expense of that governmental entity. See Utah Code Section 9-7-101 8(a)(b) (2010) and 9-7-208 (2006)",,Public,1 microfilm reel
22546,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Lake Powell fisheries investigation reports,1964-1995.,Chronological by date.,"The objective of these reports is to determine annual trends in fishing success and composition\, determine total fishing pressure and harvest\, and collect biological data. The reports contain information pertaining to objectives\, procedures\, work completed\, annual harvest\, electrofishing\, species evaluations\, and population development.",,Public,0.35 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel
22559,Department of Fish and Game,Fish and Game magazine,1943-1967.,Chronological.,"These magazines contain articles with information pertaining to agency activities\, fish\, game\, wildlife\, conservation\, hunting and fishing proclamations\, current events\, and agency staff.",,Public,1.00 cubic foot
22598,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Cougar proclamations,1980-,Chronological by date.,"Any record\, regardless of format\, that is issued by a governmental entity for public distribution at the total or partial expense of that governmental entity. See Utah Code Section 9-7-101 8(a)(b) (2010) and 9-7-208 (2006)",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,0.20 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel
22528,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Cougar annual reports,1974-,Chronological by date.,"Any record\, regardless of format\, that is issued by a governmental entity for public distribution at the total or partial expense of that governmental entity. See Utah Code Section 9-7-101 8(a)(b) (2010) and 9-7-208 (2006)",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,0.35 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel
22584,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Mammal publications,1933-,Chronological by date.,"Any record\, regardless of format\, that is issued by a governmental entity for public distribution at the total or partial expense of that governmental entity. See Utah Code Section 9-7-101 8(a)(b) (2010) and 9-7-208 (2006)",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,1.00 cubic foot 2 microfilm reels
22630,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Waterfowl proclamations,1933-,Chronological by date.,"Any record\, regardless of format\, that is issued by a governmental entity for public distribution at the total or partial expense of that governmental entity. See Utah Code Section 9-7-101 8(a)(b) (2010) and 9-7-208 (2006)",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,0.35 cubic foot
22588,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Fish publications,1946-,Chronological by date.,"Any record\, regardless of format\, that is issued by a governmental entity for public distribution at the total or partial expense of that governmental entity. See Utah Code Section 9-7-101 8(a)(b) (2010) and 9-7-208 (2006)",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,4.00 cubic feet 1 microfilm reel
84281,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Big Game Management director's correspondence,1962-,Alphabetical by subject,"Business-related correspondence which provide unique information about agency functions\, policies\, procedures\, or programs. These records document material discussions and decisions made regarding all agency interests\, and may originate on paper\, electronic mail\, or other media. This correspondence is filed separately from program case files\, and project files.",Permanent. Retain for 7 year(s),Public,
7700,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Executive correspondence,1876-,Chronological,"Business-related correspondence which provide unique information about agency functions\, policies\, procedures\, or programs. These records document material discussions and decisions made regarding all agency interests\, and may originate on paper\, electronic mail\, or other media. This correspondence is filed separately from program case files\, and project files.",Permanent. Retain for 5 year(s),Public,
14083,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Wildlife reports,1954-1979.,Chronological by date.,"This series contains weekly newsletters with information pertaining to current agency activities\, game\, fish\, wildlife\, diseases\, annual harvest\, hunting\, laws\, current events\, rules and regulations. From 1959-1961 an internal newsletter titled ""Gaffs\, Guns and Gassers"" is included with the bound volumes.",,Public,2 microfilm reels
26747,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Migratory game bird surveys,2003-,Numerical by customer identification number,"These records contain unique information in rough notes or drafts assembled or created and used to prepare or analyze other documents. The information adds proper understanding to the formulation and execution of policies\, decisions\, actions\, or responsibilities.",Retain for 1 year(s),Private,
26748,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Wildlife tooth sample files,1991-,"Chronological by year, thereunder alphabetical by species","These records contain unique information in rough notes or drafts assembled or created and used to prepare or analyze other documents. The information adds proper understanding to the formulation and execution of policies\, decisions\, actions\, or responsibilities.",Retain for 1 year(s),Private,
7702,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Board of Big Game Control minutes,1930-,Chronological,"Records created by a committee or conference\, including advisory committees\, relating to executive establishment\, organization\, membership\, and policy. Includes agenda\, meeting minutes\, final reports\, and related records documenting the accomplishments of official boards and committees. May include audio and video recordings if minutes are not taken.",Permanent. Retain for 3 year(s),Public,
17604,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Colorado River Fish and Wildlife Council,1950-,Chronological,"These files include finalized technical documents; minutes and agendas of conferences and meetings; resolutions and policy statements; and correspondence between agencies discussing differing positions. These records are created by agency directors who compose the council in order to dcument correspondence\, recommendations\, assignments\, decisions\, and accomplishments. . Members of the council come from federal\, state\, local\, tribal\, and private organizations.",Permanent. Retain for 12 year(s),Public,
14451,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Nongame section policies and procedures,1981-,By subject,Policies and procedures that govern the operation and administration of various programs within the organization.,Permanent. Retain until superseded,Public,
27556,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Rules and Regulations,1973-,,Records include rules and regulations for the division.,Retain permanently,Public,1 microfilm reel
14658,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Policies and procedures,1975-,Chronological,Policies and procedures that govern the operation and administration of various programs within the organization.,Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,
30857,Department of Natural Resources. Division of Wildlife Resources,Wildlife program film and audio records,1970-,Chronological.,"Film and audio documenting hunting programs\, fish restocking actions\, and other program activities.",Retain permanently,Public,3.50 cubic feet