SALT LAKE CITY — The Ute Indian Tribe is lifting some of its recreation restrictions, allowing non-tribal members to fish, camp and boat on its lands after more than a year of being banned.

Recreational permits have been banned from the general public since last January, when members of the Business Committee saw people disrespecting tribal lands and violating the rules.

However, Fisheries Enhancement Coordinator Kellie Cambridge said the board has changed, and new members have different opinions.

“It’s nice to be able to have them out there and recreating again and seeing the resources that the tribe has to offer and be able to take advantage of those opportunities and being close to the community.”

There may have also been a monetary motivation.

“When we closed things down, that rev

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