DWR closes wildlife area to target shooting

State officials have permanently closed a Utah County wildlife area to target shooting after bullets continued striking a new subdivision, despite signs cautioning shooters to act responsibly.The closure of the Santaquin Wildlife Management Area (WMA) reflects a situation playing out across many parts of the West where residential growth is encroaching on open lands enjoyed by firearm enthusiasts who are finding their pastime in conflict with public safety and other recreation users.This has bee