Photo credit: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Where did animals go during the Monroe Canyon Fire?

Posted Sept. 3, 2025

“While most collared animals within the Monroe Canyon Fire area found patches of unburned habitat for refuge, one collared doe followed her annual migration path to temporarily escape to typical winter range. …

“While the full extent of wildlife loss from fires across the state remains unclear, the GPS collar data shows no fire-related big game mortality on the Monroe unit. … This indicates a remarkable ability for animals to adjust to extreme conditions.”

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