SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Division of Wildlife Resources officials recently reported over 2,000 fishermen have completed the Utah Cutthroat Slam , reaching a new milestone. Anglers who finish the popular fishing challenge can choose one of the four species-specific medallions.

The slam was introduced in 2016 to create a fun fishing challenge for anglers by the DWR and Utah Trout Unlimited as a way to raise funds for native cutthroat trout conservation and outreach efforts. Only 1,000 fishermen completed the slam by 2022.

To successfully complete the slam and receive a medallion, anglers must catch Utah’s four native subspecies of cutthroat trout in their native ranges.

Wildlife Resources Sportfish Coordinator Trina Hedrick said this year, there have been 367 slam completions, and over $1

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