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Utah’s grand plan to preserve a wildlife and hunting haven on Tabby Mountain could fall prey to a private buyer

(Carol Turnbow) The Utah Department of Natural Resources hopes to acquire 28,400 acres of state trust lands surrounding Tabby Mountain, pictured here rising to the west of Tabiona and the Turnbow family’s dairy operation along the Duchesne River. With the goal of establishing a state wildlife area or forest, Gov. Gary Herbert is seeking a $35 million appropriation toward a deal. But a proposed sale was put on hold while trust lands officials angle for higher offers.