This document discusses predator management policies and the impacts of different predators on mule deer populations in Utah. It finds that coyotes have the largest impact on fawn survival, accounting for 48% of fawn mortality based on recent studies. Black bears and cougars have smaller impacts, primarily preying on fawns, while adult doe mortality is currently around 14%. The state has an aggressive predator control program focused on coyotes and cougars that aims to increase deer populations when they fall below objectives and predation is identified as a limiting factor.

1. Impacts of Predation on Mule Deer in Utah

6. Black Bears

10. Cougars

15. Statewide Cougar Harvest 1989-2010

17. Coyotes

22. Coyote Control Efforts 2,955 2,982 3,582 Hunting 3,188 3,963 4,055 Trapping Sport Harvest 9,951 3,808 1,731 09/10 10,854 1,977 1,932 08/09 13,255 3,044 2,574 07/08 Total Livestock / Other Deer Protection Year Wildlife Services Harvest

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