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Hardware
Ranch Wildlife Viewing Area
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by R Healey Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area
(WMA) was
purchased by the State of Utah in 1945 as a location to operate a winter
feeding program for Rocky Mountain Elk. Today, the Utah Division of
Wildlife Resources continues the feeding program but has expanded the
mission of the management area. Hardware Ranch WMA provides habitat
for many species of wildlife, promotes wildlife research and
management, and provides visitors recreational wildlife education.
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by R Healey Winter Elk Tours
On your visit to Hardware Ranch during the winter
season, you will have the opportunity to ride a horse drawn sleigh
among the herd of Rocky Mountain elk. The sleighs often come within
arms length of these majestic animals. The large antlered bulls are
always a favorite of visitors. Be sure to bring your camera for some
great close up shots, while the sleigh drivers inform you about the
ranch and the elk that winter there. Be sure to dress warmly for the
15- to 20-minute ride. Tickets can be purchased in the visitor
center, ticket sales close at 4:30 and the last ride leaves at 4:30.
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by R Healey Ranch Location
Hardware Ranch is located 15 miles east of
Hyrum, Utah, on Hwy 101 in Blacksmith Fork Canyon. From Logan, Utah,
travel south on State Road 165 to Hyrum, then east to the ranch. Signs
lead the way to the ranch.
Contact Information:
Visitors Center:
(435) 753-6206
Recorded Information:
(435) 753-6168
Official Website:
http://hardwareranch.com/
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