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Utah wildlife license plates have raised nearly $2 million in six years.

Funds aid Utah Division of Wildlife Resources in managing various wildlife species.

Popular elk and mule deer plates rank third in Utah's specialty plate revenue.

SALT LAKE CITY — In the span of six years, Utah specialty license plates dedicated to wildlife have raised nearly $2 million from residents who do a simple "mark the box" option on their state tax return or purchase them in person.

The money greatly helps the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, charged with the caretaking of Utah's wildlife — from mule deer and elk to migratory birds to trout.

There are actually four wildlife license plate options available:

Elk

Mule deer

Kestrel

Trout

"The wildlife

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