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Welcome to Antelope Island State Park
Hike, mountain bike or horseback ride the park’s backcountry trails for spectacular views of lake and island scenery; spend a star-filled night in one of several primitive campsites; stroll along sandy beaches and take a dip in the lake’s salty waters or step back in time with a visit to the Historic Fielding Garr Ranch. Antelope Island is home to free-ranging bison, mule deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorn (antelope), and many other desert animals. Millions of birds congregate along the shores surrounding the island, offering unparalleled opportunities for birding. Year-round Interpretive opportunities round out the Antelope Island experience.
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Closure: To protect nesting birds, Egg Island and White Rock are closed to access year-round.
2021 Shed Antler Hunt Cancelled: Antelope Island State Park management has decided to cancel the 2021 Shed Antler Hunt on Antelope Island State Park. Following a die-off of the island’s bighorn sheep population in 2019, a new population of 25 sheep was re-established in January 2020. The re-introduced sheep came from an area where lambing occurs later in the year and the sheep have not fully adjusted to the island’s timetable when vegetative resources are at their peak. In order to maximize the opportunity to increase the bighorn population this year, it is critical that we minimize disturbing the ewes during the final months of their pregnancies. Additionally, although several lambs were born on the island last spring, a few of the founding animals were lost to blue-tongue this past fall, setting back the growth of our new population. It is anticipated that as the sheep adjust to the vegetative timetable of the island, their breeding and lambing schedule will also shift, allowing us to resume the shed hunt in the spring of 2022. This decision was made after many leadership discussions and consultation with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Thanks for your support and understanding. If you have any further questions, please reach out to the Park Manager at jeremyjshaw@utah.gov.
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