Show Swans coming back to Utah ma marshes Only a few swans swans' have been spotted on Utah's marshes according to Al AI Regenthal principal waterfowl biologist for the DivisIon oT fl Wildlife n iId ife Resources ces 3 Ogden Bay an e a marshes near the Bear River are typically the first areas in Utah to host the migrating swans SWAN SEASON coincides with Utah's general waterfowl seasons season October 4 January 4 4 The swans however usually do donot donot donot not occupy Utah habitats until Mid Their numbers grow to a peak of from to birds by late November Biologists estimate the total swan population to be in excess of birds Hunting hours coincide with those outlined in the Utah waterfowl proclamation ion UTAH IS one of only three states with designated swan seasons Montana and Nevada each offer special permits to hunters this year while Utah has 2500 Fear of ofa a dwindling swan population caused all hunting of these birds to cease for almost 40 years Utah was the first state to reopen hunting in 1962 1962 after population studies showed a stabilization of the species |