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ABOUT UCOA

UCOA Was Officially Incorporated in 1990

The Utah Conservation Officers Association (UCOA) was formed in 1990 as a non-profit organization in the State of Utah. UCOA was organized exclusively for the purpose of “lessoning the burdens of government” by unifying the Conservation Officers of the State of Utah as a body acting together to protect and conserve Utah’s wildlife resources. UCOA’s mission is:

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  • To provide wildlife conservation education to the public;

  • To provide services and support to fallen, disabled, and retired Utah Conservation Officers, their dependents, and their families; and ultimately

  • To improve the welfare of all enforcement employees, their families, and their dependents.

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Our Mission

Utah’s Conservation Officers strive to serve the people of Utah as trustee and guardian of the state’s wildlife, as we believe wildlife is valuable to everyone in the state.

We strive to provide visible and proactive wildlife law enforcement top the citizens of Utah. We shall conduct effective and comprehensive investigations of discovered wildlife crimes and we shall provide the public with a fair, safe, and enjoyable outdoor experience.

 

  • We shall vigorously pursue those who intentionally violate wildlife law and bring them to justice in and even-handed and fair manner.

  • We shall treat all citizens we contact with compassion and respect to the degree and respect we would like to be treated ourselves with the goal of preserving the dignity of all, even those that are found in violation.

  • We shall use all tools available to assure and attain compliance.

  • We shall assist the public in such a way that they enjoy their wildlife recreational experience to the fullest extent possible and in a safe and lawful manner.

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