BLM Approves Permit Program for Cedar Mesa Recreation

The Bureau of Land Management announced that it has authorized a Special Recreation Permit Program for the Cedar Mesa region, a large public‑land area managed by the agency. The program is intended to coordinate and regulate activities that require special use authorization, helping to protect the land’s health and diversity while allowing public enjoyment. Hunters planning to pursue game on Cedar Mesa will need to apply for a permit under the new system. The agency says the permit process will be open to public input and will aim to balance hunting opportunities with conservation goals.