Backcountry Radio Network featuring Western Life Radio: Bird Watching

Upcoming Paddlefest near Vernal-- Eugene Swalberg, Utah State Parks
http://stateparks.utah.gov/
http://stateparks.utah.gov/activities/

Time Travel Utah State Parks in June-- Eugene Swalberg,Utah State Parks and Recreation
http://stateparks.utah.gov/
http://stateparks.utah.gov/activities/

Friday, May 27, 2016

Western Life Radio's May 28, 2016 Weekend Edition

Spawning June Suckers on Utah Lake are accidentally being caught by Anglers

Please release these immediately back to the water.

Photo courtesy the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Saturday's Weekend Edition is now available for download. Check out the great lineup of guests and topics for May 28, 2016. You can hear the program Statewide on the following Stations and Times....

KCYN 97.1 FM in Moab 7:00 -8:00 a.m.
KYAH 540 AM in Delta 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
KTKK 630 AM in Salt Lake 9:00 -10:00 a.m.
KCPX 1490 AM in Spanish Valley 8:00 a.m.

Scott Root with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is checking out fantastic family opportunities including Free Fishing Day in June
http://wildlife.utah.gov/hotspots/reports_cr.php

http://www.wildawareutah.org/

Wayne Gustaveson with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources gives us the latest Fishing Forecast for Lake Powell
http://www.wayneswords.com/
http://www.wayneswords.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=34&Itemid=53

Friday, April 22, 2016

Western Life Radio's April 23, 2016 Weekend Edition

Saturday's Weekend Edition is now available for download. Check out the great lineup of guests and topics for April 23, 2016. You can hear the program Statewide on the following Stations and Times....

KCYN 97.1 FM in Moab 7:00 -8:00 a.m.
KYAH 540 AM in Delta 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
KTKK 630 AM in Salt Lake 9:00 -10:00 a.m.
KCPX 1490 AM in Spanish Valley 8:00 a.m.

Scott Root with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources talks Spring Turkey Hunting, Fishing and Wildlife Viewing in the Central Region
http://wildlife.utah.gov/wildlife-news/1837-hunt-turkeys-starting-may-2.html
http://wildlife.utah.gov/fishing-in-utah/community-fisheries.html
http://wildlife.utah.gov/hotspots/reports_cr.php
http://wildlife.utah.gov/wildlife-news/1832-see-mountain-goats-on-april-16-2016.html

Monday, December 28, 2015

Western Life December 28, 2015– January 1, 2016 Drivetime Audio Segments

Frosted Windows

Photo courtesy Lanita Evans

Download this week’s drivetime programming at our Network Page at http://www.backcountrynetwork.com/Download/Download.htm . Check out the schedule below or find a station near you that airs Western Life Radio.

KCYN 97.1 FM in Moab 8:40 a.m. and 4:50 p.m.
KYAH 540 AM in Delta 2:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.
KOAL 750 AM in Price 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
KTMP 1340 AM in Heber 7:55 a.m. and 3:55 p.m.
KCPX 1490 AM in Spanish Valley 7:40 a.m and 4:40 pm

December 28, 2015
Monday Morning (Track 1)
Checking Snowmobile Conditions-- Chris Haller, Utah State Parks and Recreation
http://snowut.com/groomingreports
http://utahavalanchecenter.org/
http://www.udot.utah.gov/main/f?p=100:pg:0:::1:T,V:1673
http://stateparks.utah.gov/activities/ohv/
http://stateparks.utah.gov/resources/off-highway-vehicles/
https://www.facebook.com/UtahStateParksOffHighwayVehicleProgram?ref=hl

Monday Afternoon (Track 2)

Ready to hit the Snowmobile Trail-- Chris Haller, Utah State Parks and Recreation
http://snowut.com/groomingreports
http://utahavalanchecenter.org/
http://www.udot.utah.gov/main/f?p=100:pg:0:::1:T,V:1673
http://stateparks.utah.gov/activities/ohv/
http://stateparks.utah.gov/resources/off-highway-vehicles/
https://www.facebook.com/UtahStateParksOffHighwayVehicleProgram?ref=hl

December 29, 2015

Tuesday Morning (Track 3)
Care of Snowmobile Trails-- Chris Haller, Utah State Parks and Recreation
http://snowut.com/groomingreports
http://utahavalanchecenter.org/
http://www.udot.utah.gov/main/f?p=100:pg:0:::1:T,V:1673
http://stateparks.utah.gov/activities/ohv/
http://stateparks.utah.gov/resources/off-highway-vehicles/
https://www.facebook.com/UtahStateParksOffHighwayVehicleProgram?ref=hl

Tuesday Afternoon (Track 4)
Groomers improving Trail Experiences-- Chris Haller, Utah State Parks
http://snowut.com/groomingreports
http://utahavalanchecenter.org/
http://www.udot.utah.gov/main/f?p=100:pg:0:::1:T,V:1673
http://stateparks.utah.gov/activities/ohv/
http://stateparks.utah.gov/resources/off-highway-vehicles/
https://www.facebook.com/UtahStateParksOffHighwayVehicleProgram?ref=hl

December 30, 2015

Wednesday Morning (Track 5)

First Day Hikes of 2016-- Eugene Swalberg, Utah State Parks and Recreation
http://stateparks.utah.gov/
http://stateparks.utah.gov/parks
https://secure.utah.gov/parkspass/main/permit.html
http://utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com

Wednesday Afternoon (Track 6)
January Ice Fishing Tournaments-- Eugene Swalberg, Utah State Parks
http://stateparks.utah.gov/
http://stateparks.utah.gov/parks
https://secure.utah.gov/parkspass/main/permit.html
http://utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com

December 31, 2015

Thursday Morning (Track 7)
Looking ahead to Winter Fest-- Eugene Swalberg, Utah State Parks
http://stateparks.utah.gov/
http://stateparks.utah.gov/parks
https://secure.utah.gov/parkspass/main/permit.html
http://utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com

Thursday Afternoon(Track 8)

Music from the North Pole Rodeo-- Brenn Hill
http://www.brennhill.com/
https://www.facebook.com/brennhillmusic

January 1, 2016

The Story behind Spirit Rider-- Brenn Hill
http://www.brennhill.com/
https://www.facebook.com/brennhillmusic

Spirit of Year Round Giving-- Brenn Hill
http://www.brennhill.com/
https://www.facebook.com/brennhillmusic

Monday, May 18, 2015

Western Life May 18, 2015– May 22, 2015 Drivetime Audio Segments

Download this week’s drivetime programming at our Network Page at http://www.backcountrynetwork.com/Download/Download.htm . Check out the schedule below or find a station near you that airs Western Life Radio.

KCYN 97.1 FM in Moab 8:40 a.m. and 4:50 p.m.
KYAH 540 AM in Delta 2:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.
KOAL 750 AM in Price 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
KTMP 1340 AM in Heber 7:55 a.m. and 3:55 p.m.
KCPX 1490 AM in Spanish Valley 7:40 a.m and 4:40 pm

May 18, 2015
Monday Morning (Track 1)
Utah's rare Fireflies make an appearance-- Scott Root, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
https://nhmu.utah.edu/utah-firefly-sighting-submission-form
http://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zvodNiAxcSYA.kWsfur8tCOrE
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=1012&sid=34439516
http://wildlife.utah.gov/wildlife-news/1652-see-cutthroat-trout-at-strawberry.html

Monday Afternoon (Track 2)

Cutthroat Trout Viewing Event-- Scott, Root, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
https://nhmu.utah.edu/utah-firefly-sighting-submission-form
http://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zvodNiAxcSYA.kWsfur8tCOrE
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=1012&sid=34439516
http://wildlife.utah.gov/wildlife-news/1652-see-cutthroat-trout-at-strawberry.html

May 19, 2015

Tuesday Morning (Track 3)
Amazing Bird watching Opportunities-- Scott Root, Utah Division of Wildlife
https://nhmu.utah.edu/utah-firefly-sighting-submission-form
http://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zvodNiAxcSYA.kWsfur8tCOrE
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=1012&sid=34439516
http://wildlife.utah.gov/wildlife-news/1652-see-cutthroat-trout-at-strawberry.html

Tuesday Afternoon (Track 4)
Finding the right Handgun for Mom—Brant Taylor, Taylor Gunsmithin
http://taylorgunsmithing.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taylor-Gunsmithing/125948304234431

May 20, 2015

Wednesday Morning (Track 5)

Gun Accessories for Fathers Day-- Brant Taylor, Taylor Gunsmithing
http://taylorgunsmithing.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taylor-Gunsmithing/125948304234431

Wednesday Afternoon (Track 6)
Bring Fireflies to your Summer Events-- John Rupert, Firefly Magic
http://www.fireflymagic.com/fireflies_ms.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng0IsRvmvOE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-1A2-0lAjU
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=1012&sid=34439516
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zvodNiAxcSYA.kWsfur8tCOrE
https://nhmu.utah.edu/utah-firefly-sighting-submission-form

May 21, 2015

Thursday Morning (Track 7)
Fireflies at your Summer Activities-- John Rupert, Firefly Magic
http://www.fireflymagic.com/fireflies_ms.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng0IsRvmvOE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-1A2-0lAjU
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=1012&sid=34439516
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zvodNiAxcSYA.kWsfur8tCOrE
https://nhmu.utah.edu/utah-firefly-sighting-submission-form

Thursday Afternoon(Track 8)

Hope for Healing with Fireflies-- John Rupert, Firefly Magic
http://www.fireflymagic.com/fireflies_ms.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng0IsRvmvOE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-1A2-0lAjU
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=1012&sid=34439516
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zvodNiAxcSYA.kWsfur8tCOrE
https://nhmu.utah.edu/utah-firefly-sighting-submission-form

May 22, 2015

Side by Side Summer Adventures-- Chris Haller, Utah State Parks and Recreation
http://stateparks.utah.gov/activities/ohv/
http://stateparks.utah.gov/resources/off-highway-vehicles/
https://www.facebook.com/UtahStateParksOffHighwayVehicleProgram?ref=hl

Trailhead to OHV Adventures-- Chris Haller, Utah State Parks and Recreation
http://stateparks.utah.gov/activities/ohv/
http://stateparks.utah.gov/resources/off-highway-vehicles/
https://www.facebook.com/UtahStateParksOffHighwayVehicleProgram?ref=hl

Friday, May 15, 2015

Western Life Radio's May 16, 2015 Weekend Edition

Photo Courtesy Utah Museum of Natural History

Saturday's Weekend Edition is now available for download. Check out the great lineup of guests and topics for May 16, 2015. You can hear the program Statewide on the following Stations and Times....

KCYN 97.1 FM in Moab 7:00 -8:00 a.m.
KYAH 540 AM in Delta 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
KTKK 630 AM in Salt Lake 9:00 -10:00 a.m.
KCPX 1490 AM in Spanish Valley 7:00 -8:00 a.m.

Scott Root with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is covering Firefly and Bird Watching Opportunities
https://nhmu.utah.edu/utah-firefly-sighting-submission-form
http://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zvodNiAxcSYA.kWsfur8tCOrE
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=1012&sid=34439516
http://wildlife.utah.gov/wildlife-news/1652-see-cutthroat-trout-at-strawberry.html

Brant Taylor with Taylor Gunsmithing is enjoying some great Shooting Classes at the Range
http://taylorgunsmithing.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taylor-Gunsmithing/125948304234431

Photo courtesy Scott Root, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Friday, February 14, 2014

Western Life Radio's February 16, 2014 Weekend Edition

Sunday's Weekend Edition is now available for download. Check out the great lineup of guests and topics for February 16, 2014. You can hear it along the Wasatch Front on

KCYN 97.1 FM in Moab 8:00 -9:00 a.m.
KYAH 540 AM in Delta 12:00 Noon-1:00 p.m.
KTKK 630 AM in Salt Lake City 1:00-2:00 p.m. one week following this post
KOAL 750 AM in Price 10:00-11:00 a.m.
KCPX 1490 AM in Spanish Valley 8:00 -9:00 a.m.

Sunday's Weekend Edition Download Link
Robyn MacDuff with the annual Raptor Inventory Nest Survey invites Everyone to participate in a great Citizen Science Project
http://rins.org/
http://rins.org/spring-workshops-2014/

Ty Larsen with Sportsman's Warehouse is reviewing Communication Options for Outdoor Enthusiasts
http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Radios/category/cat100780
http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Handheld-2-Way-Radios/category/cat100781
http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Weather-Radios-and-Weather-Stations/category/cat100782
http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Marine-Electronics/category/cat100784

Western Life Radio's February 15, 2014 Weekend Edition

Saturday's Weekend Edition is now available for download. Check out the great lineup of guests and topics for February 15, 2014. You can hear the program Statewide on the following Stations and Times....

KCYN 97.1 FM in Moab 7:00 -8:00 a.m.
KYAH 540 AM in Delta 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
KTKK 630 AM in Salt Lake 9:00 -10:00 a.m.
KCPX 1490 AM in Spanish Valley 7:00 -8:00 a.m.

http://www.backcountrynetwork.com/Download/2014UBA-Registration.pdf

Eugene Swalberg with Utah State Parks and Recreation updates us with the latest news and upcoming Events.
http://stateparks.utah.gov/
http://stateparks.utah.gov/reservations
http://stateparks.utah.gov/activities
http://www.backcountry-utah.com/topics/ProposedLaw.htm
http://le.utah.gov/~2014/bills/static/HB0068.html

Roger Stephenson with the Utah Beekeepers Association invites us to the upcoming 2014 Convention
http://www.utahbeekeepers.org/index.html

http://www.backcountrynetwork.com/Download/2014UBA-Agenda.pdf

Friday, January 31, 2014

Western Life Radio's February 1, 2014 Weekend Edition

Bald Eagle Day is scheduled on Feb. 8. The event is free.

Photo Courtesy Scott Root, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Saturday's Weekend Edition is now available for download. Check out the great lineup of guests and topics for Febuary 1, 2014. You can hear the program Statewide on the following Stations and Times....

KCYN 97.1 FM in Moab 7:00 -8:00 a.m.
KYAH 540 AM in Delta 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
KTKK 630 AM in Salt Lake 9:00 -10:00 a.m.
KCPX 1490 AM in Spanish Valley 7:00 -8:00 a.m.

http://www.logcabingrub.com/Cabin-Cooking-By-Coleen-Sloan

George Sommer updates us on proposed Law Changes that can affect Utah's Recreation
http://www.backcountry-utah.com/topics/ProposedLaw.htm
http://le.utah.gov/~2014/bills/static/HB0068.html
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/57411973-90/strawberry-county-ranch-dam.html.csp

Peter Milburn with Sportsman's Warehouse has the latest Ice Fishing Forecast
http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/
http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Ice-Fishing/category/cat101071
http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/fishing-report/
http://wildlife.utah.gov/hotspots/

Friday, December 6, 2013

Western Life Radio's December 8, 2013 Weekend Edition

See Wintering Elk at the Hardware Ranch from a Horse drawn Sleigh

Photo courtesy Marni Lee, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Sunday's Weekend Edition is now available for download. Check out the great lineup of guests and topics for December 8, 2013. You can hear it along the Wasatch Front on

KCYN 97.1 FM in Moab 8:00 -9:00 a.m.
KYAH 540 AM in Delta 12:00 Noon-1:00 p.m.
KTKK 630 AM in Salt Lake City 1:00-2:00 p.m. one week following this post
KOAL 750 AM in Price 10:00-11:00 a.m.
KCPX 1490 AM in Spanish Valley 8:00 -9:00 a.m.

Sunday's Weekend Edition Download Link
Dr. Shane Phillips with Provo and Spanish Fork Dental is offering savings for those wanting to use their Flexible Spending Dollars this December
http://www.provodentalcare.com/
http://www.provodentalcare.com/accepted-insurance/
http://www.provodentalcare.com/wisdom-teeth/
http://www.provodentalcare.com/dental-implants/
http://www.provodentalcare.com/laser-dentistry/
http://www.provodentalcare.com/inisalign/
https://www.facebook.com/ProvoDentalCare?fref=ts

Ty Larsen with Sportsman's Warehouse is checking out the latest Optics for Winter Wildlife Viewing
www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/
http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Optics-and-Electronics/category/cat100733
http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/storelocator/slStoreDetails.jsp?&siteNo=114

Friday, May 31, 2013

Western Life Radio's June 2, 2013 Weekend Edition

The Division of Wildlife Resources will host field trips Thurs. June 13 and Sat. June 15

Leaving the Department of Natural Resources building in Salt Lake City at 6 p.m.

The DNR building is at 1594 W. North Temple.
Photo by Phil Douglass, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Sunday's Weekend Edition is now available for download. Check out the great lineup of guests and topics for June 2, 2013. You can hear it along the Wasatch Front on

KCYN 97.1 FM in Moab 8:00 -9:00 a.m.
KYAH 540 AM in Delta 12:00 Noon-1:00 p.m.
KALL 700 AM in Salt Lake City 9:00-10:00 a.m.
KOAL 750 AM in Price 10:00-11:00 a.m.
KCPX 1490 AM in Spanish Valley 8:00 -9:00 a.m.

Sunday's Weekend Edition Download Link

Colleen Sloan, Author of Cabin Cooking has tips and events to discover and enjoy Dutch Oven Cooking this Summer

http://www.gibbs-smith.com/Cabin-Cooking-P1065.aspx

http://www.idos.com/

http://idos.org/Events.php

Dr. Paul Nielsen with Provo and Spanish Fork Dental shares advice for anyone considering Braces and Wisdom Tooth Extractions

http://www.provodentalcare.com/

http://www.provodentalcare.com/wisdom-teeth/

http://www.provodentalcare.com/inisalign/

Curtis G Marsh invites us to attend a great YWCA Party and Motorcycle Ride
http://www.ywca.org/site/c.emJ1KgOQJhIaG/b.8635955/k.CE49/Ride_to_Rise_Above.htm
https://www.facebook.com/CurtisGMarsh

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Western Life Radio January 14, 2013– January 18, 2013 Drivetime Audio Segments

Download this week’s drivetime programming at our Network Page at http://www.backcountrynetwork.com/Download/Download.htm . Check out the schedule below or find a station near you that airs Western Life Radio.

KCYN 97.1 FM in Moab 8:40 a.m. and 4:50 p.m.
540 KYAH AM in Delta
KOAL 750 AM in Price 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
KKAT 860 AM in Salt Lake City 8:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m
KTMP 1340 AM in Heber 7:55 a.m. and 3:55 p.m.
KSOP 1370 AM in Salt Lake City Morning and Afternoon Drivetime
KCPX 1490 AM in Spanish Valley 7:40 a.m and 4:40 pm

January 14, 2013
Monday Morning (Track 1)

Starvation Reservoir might be the cure to Ice Fishing Fever-- Peter Milburn, Sportsman's Warehouse

http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/
http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Meat-Processing-Accessories/category/cat110129
http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Ice-Fishing/category/cat101071
http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/fishing-report/

Monday Afternoon (Track 2)

Meat Processing to showcase Your Harvest-- Peter Milburn, Sportsman's Warehouse

Tuesday Morning (Track 3)

Action Plan to Defend Second Amendment Rights-- Brant Taylor, Taylor Gunsmithing

http://taylorgunsmithing.com/
http://nraila.org/get-involved-locally/grassroots/write-your-reps.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taylor-Gunsmithing/

Tuesday Afternoon (Track 4)

History of the Fielding Garr Ranch-- Wendy Wilson, Antelope Island State Park

http://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/antelope-islandhttp://stateparks.utah.gov/activities

January 16, 2013
Wednesday Morning (Track 5)

Free Concealed Carry Classes for Teachers-- Brant Taylor, Taylor Gunsmithing

http://taylorgunsmithing.com/
http://nraila.org/get-involved-locally/grassroots/write-your-reps.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taylor-Gunsmithing/

Wednesday Afternoon (Track 6)

Free Starlit Snowshoe Hikes -- Jessie Walthers, Cottonwood Canyons Foundation

http://www.cottonwoodcanyons.org/

January 17, 2013

Thursday Morning (Track 7)

Winter Activities at Antelope Island-- Wendy Wilson, Antelope Island State Park

http://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/antelope-islandhttp://stateparks.utah.gov/activities

Thursday Afternoon(Track 8)

Warming up at the Fireplace with Garden Catalogs--Joy Bossi, Joy in the Garden

http://joyinthegarden.com/
http://www.richters.com/
http://www.mvseeds.com/
http://www.ecoseeds.com/
www.territorialseed.com/
http://www.cooksgarden.com
http://cooksgreenhouse.com/
http://www.nativeseeds.org/
http://rareseeds.com/

January 18, 2013

Beating Winter Cold with Great Garden Reading-- Joy Bossi, Joy in the Garden