DWR wildlife license plates raise over $1.9M for conservation efforts during last 5 years

SALT LAKE CITY — Wildlife license plates are boosting the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources' budget to help big game, fish and other species that make Utah a great place to hunt.

DWR’s specialty wildlife license plates have raised over $1.9 million for wildlife conservation efforts in Utah.

A large portion of funding the management of fish and wildlife species in Utah is derived from hunting and fishing license and permit sale, however the specialty license plates gives Utah vehicle operators an opportunity to support one of the four species they wish to help.

People can select license plate options that help with elk, mule deer, kestrel or trout.

DWR Administrative Services Chief Kenny Johnson said wildlife license plates are a fun way to show support for Utah’s fish and wildlife, a