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08/13/2026

08/07/2026

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07/14/2026

$200,000 has just been approved for a coyote bounty program aimed at helping mule deer survive. Utah doubled its payout to as much as $100 per coyote in key mule deer habitat, and the program received so many submissions that it needed additional funding to keep paying hunters and trappers.

Since the program began in 2012, Utah has already paid out more than $4 million for nearly 82,000 coyotes. State officials believe concentrated coyote removal around fawning areas can improve fawn survival, but the big question remains. After spending millions and removing tens of thousands of coyotes, has it actually increased the mule deer population statewide?

— Stephen Ziegler
Outdoor writer | Owner, DeLong Lures

07/14/2026

State offers hunters $100 coyote bounty.

Utah has approved an additional $200,000 for its Predator Control Program after demand exceeded available funding. The program, which began in 2012, pays hunters and trappers up to $100 per coyote taken in designated mule deer habitat. The goal is to reduce predation on newborn mule deer fawns during the spring. Since its launch, the state has spent more than $4 million and paid bounties on nearly 82,000 coyotes.

Critics argue that removing coyotes alone has not resulted in a statewide increase in Utah’s mule deer population and say coyote numbers can quickly rebound. Wildlife officials, however, maintain that targeted predator removal around fawning areas can improve fawn survival and was never intended to be a stand-alone solution for rebuilding deer herds.

Supporters also note that Utah’s strategy extends far beyond predator control. The state invests tens of millions of dollars each year in habitat restoration projects that improve winter range, food sources, migration corridors, and overall habitat for mule deer. They argue that combining large-scale habitat improvements with targeted coyote removal creates a two-pronged, science-based approach to increasing mule deer populations.

Aaron B. Futrell, Author|Owner, Delong Lures

04/23/2026

Rhine Georgia this weekend!!!! Let’s Go!!!

04/23/2026

That’s what we’re talking about! 👊
Huge congrats to everyone having success, thanks for trusting us to be part of the hunt.