Utah 2026-27 Hunting Season Dates
Quick answer
Utah's 2026-27 firearm deer season runs Oct 17-25, 2026 (General-season units).
Archery deer season runs Aug 15-Sep 11, 2026 (General-season units).
Duck season opens between October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 depending on zone; the last zone closes January 23, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Utah DWR.
- firearm deer
- Oct 17-25, 2026
- archery deer
- Aug 15-Sep 11, 2026
- duck
- opens Oct 3-10, 2026 by zone
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Limited-entry and general units, all on points
Utah splits big game into general-season and limited-entry units, most allocated through draws built on a points system. The dates below are only meaningful once you know your unit and permit type.
Confirm unit boundaries, permit types, and application deadlines with the official Utah Division of Wildlife Resources source.
We summarize official agency information and link to the source for verification. Regulations can change, and zone details matter. Always confirm final dates, bag limits, permits, and legal requirements with Utah DWR before hunting.
Deer
38 listed rowsBuck Deer
Sportsman Permit - Any Legal Weapon
Resident only sportsman permit. Hunt #DB0007. Antelope Island not open.
Zone: Statewide (open units)
Buck Deer
Extended Archery
Extended archery season. Requires completion of online archery ethics course annually.
Zone: Box Elder, West Bear River; Herriman South Valley; Ogden; Uinta Basin; Utah Lake; Wasatch Front; West Cache
Buck Deer
Limited-Entry Muzzleloader (General-Season Units)
Limited-entry muzzleloader hunts on general-season units.
Zone: Beaver, East; Beaver, West; Boulder/Kaiparowits; Box Elder; Cache; Cedar/Stansbury; Chalk Creek; East Canyon; Fillmore; Fishlake; Kamas; La Sal Mtns; Manti/San Rafael; Monroe; Morgan-South Rich; Mt D…
Buck Deer
Limited-Entry Archery (Late)
Limited-entry late archery hunt.
Zone: Dolores Triangle
Cactus Buck Deer
Any Legal Weapon (Rifle)
Cactus buck = velvet covering at least 50% of antlers. Incurs 5-year waiting period.
Zone: Paunsaugunt
Management Buck Deer
Any Legal Weapon (Rifle)
Management buck any legal weapon hunt. Incurs 5-year waiting period.
Zone: Paunsaugunt
Buck Deer
Limited-Entry Any Legal Weapon (Rifle)
Limited-entry any legal weapon (rifle) hunt on Little Rockies.
Zone: Little Rockies
Buck Deer
Limited-Entry Muzzleloader (Late)
Limited-entry late muzzleloader hunt.
Zone: Cache, Crawford Mtn
Buck Deer
Limited-Entry HAMSS
Handgun-archery-muzzleloader-shotgun-straight walled rifle-only hunts. No weapon-mounted optics allowed.
Zone: Book Cliffs, Floy Canyon; East Canyon; Kaiparowits HAMSS; San Juan, Mancos Mesa
Buck Deer
Limited-Entry Any Legal Weapon (Rifle)
Mandatory CWD submission required. Castle Valley (DB1120) and Moab Valley (DB1119).
Zone: Castle Valley; Moab Valley
Buck Deer
Premium Limited-Entry Any Legal Weapon (Rifle)
Premium limited-entry any legal weapon hunt. Resident permits only.
Zone: Antelope Island
Buck Deer
Limited-Entry Any Legal Weapon (Rifle)
Limited-entry any legal weapon (rifle) hunt on Dolores Triangle.
Zone: Dolores Triangle
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Buck DeerMultiseason Premium Limited-Entry · Henry Mtns; PaunsauguntMultiseason premium limited-entry. Permit fee: Resident $336, Nonresident $2,330. | dates not listed | Closed |
| Buck DeerRestricted Multiseason Limited-Entry · Thousand LakesRestricted weapons multiseason hunt. See R657-5-48. | dates not listed | Closed |
| Buck DeerMultiseason Limited-Entry · Book Cliffs; Diamond Mtn; Fillmore, Oak Creek LE; San Juan, Elk Ridge; West Desert, VernonMultiseason permit covers all limited-entry seasons. Permit fee: Resident $170, Nonresident $2,130. Multiseason permit holders may not hunt HAMSS hunts. | dates not listed | Closed |
| Buck DeerPremium Limited-Entry Archery · Henry Mtns; PaunsauguntPremium limited-entry archery hunts. Permit fee: Resident $185, Nonresident $1,398. | Closed | |
| Buck DeerLimited-Entry Archery · Book Cliffs; Diamond Mtn; Fillmore, Oak Creek LE; San Juan, Elk Ridge; West Desert, VernonLimited-entry archery buck deer hunts on limited-entry units. | Closed | |
| Buck DeerSportsman Permit - Archery · Statewide (open units)Resident only sportsman permit. Hunt #DB0007. Antelope Island not open. | Closed | |
| Buck DeerLimited-Entry Restricted Archery · Thousand LakesRestricted archery limited-entry hunt. See R657-5-48 for weapon restrictions. | Closed | |
| Buck DeerArchery · General-season unitsGeneral-season archery buck deer hunt on all general-season units. | Closed | |
| Buck DeerExtended Archery · Nine Mile, Green River Valley; Sanpete Valley; South WasatchExtended archery season. Requires completion of online archery ethics course annually. | Closed | |
| Buck DeerLimited-Entry Restricted Muzzleloader · Thousand LakesRestricted muzzleloader limited-entry hunt. See R657-5-48. | Closed | |
| Buck DeerLimited-Entry Muzzleloader · Book Cliffs; Diamond Mtn; Fillmore, Oak Creek LE; San Juan, Elk Ridge; West Desert, VernonLimited-entry muzzleloader hunts on limited-entry units. | Closed | |
| Buck DeerPremium Limited-Entry Muzzleloader · Henry Mtns; PaunsauguntPremium limited-entry muzzleloader hunts. | Closed | |
| Buck DeerRestricted Muzzleloader · Beaver, West; Boulder/Kaiparowits; CacheRestricted muzzleloader hunt. See R657-5-48 for weapon restrictions. | Closed | |
| Buck DeerMuzzleloader · General-season unitsGeneral-season muzzleloader buck deer hunt. | Closed | |
| Buck DeerEarly Any Legal Weapon (Rifle) · Box Elder; Chalk Creek; East Canyon; Fillmore; Fishlake; Kamas; Morgan-South Rich; Nine Mile; North Slope; Panguitch Lake; Pine Valley; ZionEarly any legal weapon (rifle) general-season buck deer hunt. | Closed | |
| Buck DeerLimited-Entry Any Legal Weapon (Rifle) · Book Cliffs, North; Book Cliffs, South; Diamond Mtn; Fillmore, Oak Creek LE; San Juan, Elk Ridge; West Desert, VernonLimited-entry any legal weapon rifle hunts. | Closed | |
| Buck DeerPremium Limited-Entry Any Legal Weapon (Rifle) · PaunsauguntPremium limited-entry any legal weapon hunt. | Closed | |
| Buck DeerPremium Limited-Entry Any Legal Weapon (Rifle) · Henry MtnsPremium limited-entry any legal weapon hunt. | Closed | |
| Buck DeerRestricted Rifle · Beaver, West; Boulder/Kaiparowits; CacheRestricted rifle hunt. See R657-5-48 for weapon restrictions. | Closed | |
| Buck DeerAny Legal Weapon (Rifle) · General-season unitsGeneral-season any legal weapon (rifle) buck deer hunt. Ogden unit requires mandatory CWD submission. | Closed | |
| Buck DeerLimited-Entry Restricted Rifle · Thousand LakesRestricted rifle limited-entry hunt. See R657-5-48. | Closed | |
| Buck DeerLimited-Entry Muzzleloader (Late) · Dolores TriangleLimited-entry late muzzleloader hunt. | Upcoming | |
| Management Buck DeerArchery · PaunsauguntManagement buck archery hunt. Incurs 5-year waiting period. | Closed | |
| Management Buck DeerMuzzleloader · PaunsauguntManagement buck muzzleloader hunt. Incurs 5-year waiting period. | Closed | |
| Management Buck DeerAny Legal Weapon (Rifle) · Henry MtnsManagement buck hunt. Incurs 5-year waiting period. | Closed | |
| Management Buck DeerAny Legal Weapon (Rifle) · Antelope IslandNew hunt in 2026. Management buck = 3 points or less on at least one antler. Incurs 5-year waiting period. | Upcoming |
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Fall Management Harvest
Permits available Sept. 10, 2026. Hunt is almost entirely on private land. 15% of permits reserved for youth. Mandatory harvest report required within 30 days of season end. Female harvest encouraged.
Zone: Central, Northern, Southeastern and Southern Regions (select private land areas)
Wild Turkey
Spring Limited-Entry
Permit required through drawing (apply Dec. 15–29, 2026). Mandatory harvest report required within 30 days of season end. Youth with limited-entry permit who don't harvest may continue to youth hunt and general season.
Zone: Central (TK1003), Northeastern (TK1004), Northern (TK1005), Southeastern (TK1006), Southern (TK1007)
Wild Turkey
CWMU Spring Hunt
Permit through turkey drawing. Contact CWMU operator to confirm season dates. Mandatory harvest report required.
Zone: Pahvant Ensign (TK1018) and East Zion (TK1021)
Wild Turkey
Spring Youth Hunt
Youth who obtain general-season permit. Youth must be 17 or younger on July 31, 2027. Permit required. Mandatory harvest report required.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring General Season
Over-the-counter permit available March 11, 2027. Must not have obtained a limited-entry turkey permit for spring 2027. Mandatory harvest report required within 30 days of season end.
Zone: Statewide
Elk
33 listed rowsBull Elk
Youth General-Season Any Legal Weapon (Uinta Basin Private Lands)
General-season youth elk permit (OTC) for Uinta Basin private lands.
Zone: Uinta Basin private lands only
Bull Elk
Extended Archery
Extended archery elk (either sex). Season extended to Jan. 31 per board approval. Requires annual online archery ethics course.
Zone: West Cache
Bull Elk
Extended Archery
Extended archery elk (either sex). Requires annual online archery ethics course.
Zone: Uinta Basin; Wasatch Front
Bull Elk
Sportsman Permit - Any Legal Weapon
Resident only sportsman permit. Hunt #EB1000. Box Elder, Pilot Mtn unit excluded.
Zone: Statewide (open units)
Bull Elk
Muzzleloader - Any Bull
General-season muzzleloader any bull elk hunt. 15,000 permit combined quota with early any legal weapon.
Zone: Any bull general-season units
Bull Elk
Youth General-Season Muzzleloader
General-season youth elk permit (OTC).
Zone: Any bull and spike only units
Spike Bull Elk
Muzzleloader
General-season muzzleloader spike bull elk hunt.
Zone: Spike-only general-season units
Bull Elk
Limited-Entry HAMSS
HAMSS limited-entry bull elk hunts. No weapon-mounted optics allowed.
Zone: Barney Top/Kaiparowits; Cache, North; Southwest Desert, North; West Desert, Deep Creek
Bull Elk
Limited-Entry Late Any Legal Weapon (Rifle)
Limited-entry late any legal weapon bull elk hunts.
Zone: Beaver, East; Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/East; Boulder; Cache, Meadowville; Cache, South; Diamond Mtn; Fillmore, Pahvant; Fishlake/Thousand Lakes; La Sal Mtns; Manti; Monroe; Mt Dutton; Nebo/San Pitch…
Bull Elk
Limited-Entry Archery (Late)
Multiseason limited-entry elk permits are not valid on this late-season elk hunt.
Zone: Beaver, East; Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/East; Boulder; Cache, Meadowville; Cache, South; Diamond Mtn; Fillmore, Pahvant; Fishlake/Thousand Lakes; La Sal Mtns; Manti; Monroe; Mt Dutton; Nebo/San Pitch…
Bull Elk
Limited-Entry Late Any Legal Weapon (Rifle)
Limited-entry late any legal weapon hunt on Dolores Triangle.
Zone: Dolores Triangle
Bull Elk
Limited-Entry Late Any Legal Weapon (Rifle)
Limited-entry late any legal weapon hunt on Morgan-South Rich.
Zone: Morgan-South Rich
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bull ElkMultiseason Limited-Entry · Beaver, East; Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/East; Book Cliffs, Little Creek Roadless; Boulder; Cache, Meadowville; Cache, South; Diamond Mtn; Fillmore, Pahvant; Fishlake/Thousand Lakes; La Sal Mtns; Mant…These hunts exclude limited-entry late-season archery elk hunts (Nov. 28–Dec. 13, 2026). Permit fee: Resident $564, Nonresident $2,655. | dates not listed | Closed |
| Bull ElkArchery (Any Bull) · Any bull general-season units (except Paunsaugunt)No general-season archery elk hunt on the Paunsaugunt unit. | Closed | |
| Bull ElkLimited-Entry Archery (Box Elder, Pilot Mtn) · Box Elder, Pilot MtnLimited-entry archery. Shorter season than other archery units. | Closed | |
| Bull ElkLimited-Entry Archery · Beaver, East; Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/East; Book Cliffs, Little Creek Roadless; Boulder; Cache, Meadowville; Cache, South; Diamond Mtn; Fillmore, Pahvant; Fishlake/Thousand Lakes; La Sal Mtns; Mant…Limited-entry archery bull elk hunts. | Closed | |
| Bull ElkSportsman Permit - Archery · Statewide (open units)Resident only sportsman permit. Hunt #EB1000. Box Elder, Pilot Mtn unit excluded. | Closed | |
| Bull ElkYouth General-Season Archery (Any Bull) · Any bull unitsGeneral-season youth elk permit (OTC). Available July 7. Unlimited permits for youth 17 and under on July 31. | Closed | |
| Bull ElkLimited-Entry September Archery (HAMSS units) · Barney Top/Kaiparowits; Cache, North; Southwest Desert, North; West Desert, Deep CreekSeptember archery limited-entry bull elk hunts. | Closed | |
| Bull ElkDraw-Only Youth Any Bull/Hunter's Choice · General-season any bull units (excludes limited-entry and spike units)Youth only draw permit. Hunt #EB1007. Hunter's choice (either sex). Not valid on limited-entry or spike units. | Closed | |
| Bull ElkLimited-Entry Early Any Legal Weapon (Rifle) - Box Elder Pilot Mtn · Box Elder, Pilot MtnLimited-entry early any legal weapon hunt with different dates for this unit. | Closed | |
| Bull ElkLimited-Entry Early Any Legal Weapon (Rifle) · Beaver, East; Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/East; Book Cliffs, Little Creek Roadless; Boulder; Box Elder, Grouse Creek; Cache, Meadowville; Cache, South; Diamond Mtn; Fillmore, Pahvant; Fishlake/Thousand…Limited-entry early any legal weapon bull elk hunts. | Closed | |
| Bull ElkLimited-Entry Muzzleloader · Beaver, East; Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/East; Book Cliffs, Little Creek Roadless; Boulder; Box Elder, Grouse Creek; Cache, Meadowville; Cache, South; Diamond Mtn; Fillmore, Pahvant; Fishlake/Thousand…Limited-entry muzzleloader bull elk hunts. | Closed | |
| Bull ElkEarly Any Legal Weapon (Rifle) - Any Bull · Any bull general-season unitsGeneral-season early any legal weapon any bull elk hunt. 15,000 permit combined quota with muzzleloader. | Closed | |
| Bull ElkYouth General-Season Early Any Legal Weapon · Any bull unitsGeneral-season youth elk permit (OTC). | Closed | |
| Bull ElkLimited-Entry Midseason Any Legal Weapon (Rifle) · Beaver, East; Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek/East; Book Cliffs, Little Creek Roadless; Boulder; Box Elder, Grouse Creek; Cache, Meadowville; Cache, South; Diamond Mtn; Fillmore, Pahvant; Fishlake/Thousand…Limited-entry midseason any legal weapon bull elk hunts. | Closed | |
| Bull ElkLate Any Legal Weapon (Rifle) - Any Bull · Any bull general-season unitsGeneral-season late any legal weapon any bull elk hunt. No cap on permit numbers. | Closed | |
| Bull ElkYouth General-Season Late Any Legal Weapon · Any bull unitsGeneral-season youth elk permit (OTC). | Closed | |
| Bull ElkLimited-Entry HAMSS · East CanyonHAMSS limited-entry bull elk hunt on East Canyon. | Upcoming | |
| Spike Bull ElkYouth General-Season Archery · Spike only unitsGeneral-season youth elk permit (OTC). Youth must follow spike-only regulations on spike units. | Closed | |
| Spike Bull ElkArchery · Spike-only general-season unitsGeneral-season archery spike bull elk hunt. | Closed | |
| Spike Bull ElkYouth General-Season Any Legal Weapon · Spike only unitsGeneral-season youth elk permit (OTC). | Closed | |
| Spike Bull ElkAny Legal Weapon (Rifle) · Spike-only general-season unitsGeneral-season any legal weapon spike bull elk hunt. 15,000 permits available. | Closed |
Moose
Bull Moose
Sportsman Permit - Any Legal Weapon
Resident only sportsman permit. Hunt #MB1000.
Zone: Statewide (open units)
Bull Moose
Once-in-a-Lifetime
Once-in-a-lifetime bull moose hunts. Permit fee: Resident $454, Nonresident $3,488.
Zone: Box Elder; Cache; Chalk Creek; Diamond Mtn/Vernal; East Canyon; East Canyon, Morgan-Summit; Kamas; Morgan-South Rich; North Slope, Summit; North Slope, Three Corners/West Daggett; Ogden; Wasatch Mtns…
Waterfowl
23 listed rowsDark Geese (Cackling, Canada, Brant) and White-fronted Geese
General
Requires duck stamp and HIP number.
Zone: Eastern Box Elder Goose Area
Dark Geese (Cackling, Canada, Brant) and White-fronted Geese
General
Requires duck stamp and HIP number.
Zone: Southern Goose Area
Dark Geese (Cackling, Canada, Brant) and White-fronted Geese
General
Also Oct. 3–10, 2026. Requires duck stamp and HIP number.
Zone: Northern Goose Area
Duck, Merganser, Coot, Snipe
General
Requires duck stamp and HIP number.
Zone: Northern Zone
Duck, Merganser, Coot, Snipe
General
Requires duck stamp and HIP number.
Zone: Southern Zone
Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross's)
General
Also Feb. 1–March 10, 2027. Requires duck stamp and HIP number.
Zone: Eastern Box Elder, Northern and Wasatch Front Goose Areas
Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross's)
General
Also Jan. 15–March 10, 2027. WMAs closed to light goose hunting starting last day of dark goose hunt. Requires duck stamp and HIP number.
Zone: Southern Goose Area
Scaup
General
Requires duck stamp and HIP number.
Zone: Northern Zone
Scaup
General
Requires duck stamp and HIP number.
Zone: Southern Zone
Tundra Swan
General
Permit required (apply June 30–July 14, 2026, hunt number TS1000). Requires duck stamp and HIP number. Mandatory swan orientation course required. Swan must be checked in within 72 hours. Season closes immediately if 20 trumpeter swans taken. Mandatory harvest report required by Jan. 12, 2027.
Zone: Tundra Swan Area (see hunt.utah.gov for boundaries)
Dark Geese (Cackling, Canada, Brant) and White-fronted Geese
General
Also Oct. 3–10, 2026. Requires duck stamp and HIP number.
Zone: Wasatch Front Goose Area
Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross's)
General
Also Oct. 26–Dec. 15, 2026. WMAs closed to light goose hunting starting last day of dark goose hunt. Millard County closed Feb. 15–28, 2027. Requires duck stamp and HIP number.
Zone: Southern Goose Area
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Geese (Cackling, Canada, Brant) and White-fronted GeeseYouth Hunt · Wasatch Front Goose AreaYouth must be 17 or younger on July 31, 2026. | Closed | |
| Dark Geese (Cackling, Canada, Brant) and White-fronted GeeseYouth Hunt · Eastern Box Elder Goose AreaYouth must be 17 or younger on July 31, 2026. | Closed | |
| Dark Geese (Cackling, Canada, Brant) and White-fronted GeeseYouth Hunt · Northern Goose AreaYouth must be 17 or younger on July 31, 2026. | Closed | |
| Dark Geese (Cackling, Canada, Brant) and White-fronted GeeseYouth Hunt · Southern Goose AreaYouth must be 17 or younger on July 31, 2026. | Closed | |
| Dark Geese (Cackling, Canada, Brant) and White-fronted GeeseGeneral · Northern Goose AreaAlso Oct. 26, 2026–Jan. 31, 2027. Requires duck stamp and HIP number. | Closed | |
| Dark Geese (Cackling, Canada, Brant) and White-fronted GeeseGeneral · Wasatch Front Goose AreaAlso Nov. 10, 2026–Feb. 15, 2027. Requires duck stamp and HIP number. | Closed | |
| Duck, Merganser, CootYouth Hunt · Northern ZoneYouth must be 17 or younger on July 31, 2026. Light geese, snipe, sandhill crane, crows, pigeons and doves closed for youth hunt. | Closed | |
| Duck, Merganser, CootYouth Hunt · Southern ZoneYouth must be 17 or younger on July 31, 2026. Light geese, snipe, sandhill crane, crows, pigeons and doves closed for youth hunt. | Closed | |
| Ducks, Mergansers, Geese, Coots, SnipeFalconry · All zones per applicable waterfowl zonesFalconers must have hunting license, HIP number, duck stamp, and falconry COR. Shooting hours: 30 min before sunrise to sunset. Youth falconers must be 17 or younger on July 31, 2026. | dates not listed | Closed |
| Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross's)General · Eastern Box Elder, Northern and Wasatch Front Goose AreasAlso Oct. 15–Dec. 22, 2026. Electronic calls allowed after Feb. 1, 2027 (Eastern Box Elder, Southern, Northern areas) and after Feb. 16, 2027 (Wasatch Front). Requires duck stamp and HIP number. | Upcoming | |
| Tundra SwanYouth Hunt · Northern ZonePermit required. Requires duck stamp and HIP number. Mandatory swan orientation course required annually before applying. | Closed |
Dove
Mourning Dove and White-winged Dove
Falconry
Zone: Statewide
Mourning Dove and White-winged Dove
General
Requires HIP number. Falconry season: Sept. 1–Dec. 16, 2026 (bag limit 3, possession 9).
Zone: Statewide
Pheasant
Ring-necked Pheasant
Youth Hunt
Youth must be 17 or younger on July 31, 2026. Males only.
Zone: Statewide
Ring-necked Pheasant
General
Males only. Goshen Warm Springs WMA closed. Some WMAs closed for sponsored youth/beginner pheasant hunts: Oct. 31 Gordon Creek WMA (upper fields); Nov. 14 Annabella, Pahvant, Pine Canyon WMAs and portion of Ogden Bay WMA.
Zone: Statewide
Quail
California Quail and Gambel's Quail
General
No permit required. Scaled quail closed statewide.
Zone: Statewide
California Quail and Gambel's Quail
Youth Hunt
Youth must be 17 or younger on July 31, 2026. Combined limit.
Zone: Statewide
Grouse
All Upland Game (Falconry)
Falconry
Falconers may take pheasants of either sex. Falconers hunting greater sage-grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, or white-tailed ptarmigan must obtain applicable permits.
Zone: Statewide
Chukar Partridge
General
No permit required.
Zone: Statewide (Antelope Island closed)
Dusky Grouse and Ruffed Grouse
General
No permit required.
Zone: Statewide
Gray (Hungarian) Partridge
General
No permit required.
Zone: Statewide
Chukar Partridge
Youth Hunt
Youth must be 17 or younger on July 31, 2026.
Zone: Statewide
Gray (Hungarian) Partridge
Youth Hunt
Youth must be 17 or younger on July 31, 2026.
Zone: Statewide
Greater Sage-Grouse
General
Permit required (apply June 30–July 14, 2026). Permit is free but requires application fee.
Zone: Diamond/Blue Mountain (SG1000), Parker Mountain (SG1001), Rich County (SG1002), West Box Elder County (SG1003)
Sharp-tailed Grouse
General
Permit required (apply June 30–July 14, 2026). Hunt comprised largely of private property. Permit is free but requires application fee.
Zone: Northeast Box Elder County (ST1000), Cache County (ST1001)
White-tailed Ptarmigan
General
Free permit required (available July 30, 2026).
Zone: Statewide
Rabbit
Cottontail Rabbit
General
No permit required.
Zone: Statewide
Snowshoe Hare
General
No permit required.
Zone: Statewide
Jackrabbit (Black-tailed and White-tailed)
General
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
No license required. May be hunted with any lawfully possessed weapon. Year-round season.
Zone: Statewide
Migratory Birds
Band-tailed Pigeon
Falconry
Free permit required.
Zone: Statewide
Sandhill Crane
Middle
Permit required (apply June 30–July 14, 2026). Requires HIP number.
Zone: Uintah Basin Zone (SC1007)
Snipe
General
Requires duck stamp and HIP number.
Zone: Northern Zone
Snipe
General
Requires duck stamp and HIP number.
Zone: Southern Zone
Sandhill Crane
Late
Permit required (apply June 30–July 14, 2026). Requires HIP number.
Zone: Uintah Basin Zone (SC1008)
American Crow
General
Also Sept. 1–30, 2026. Requires HIP number.
Zone: Statewide (national wildlife refuges closed)
American Crow
General
Also Dec. 1, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. Requires HIP number.
Zone: Statewide (national wildlife refuges closed)
Band-tailed Pigeon
General
Free permit required (available July 30, 2026). Requires HIP number. Falconry season: Sept. 1–Dec. 16, 2026.
Zone: Statewide
Sandhill Crane
General
Permit required (apply June 30–July 14, 2026). Requires HIP number. Harold Crane, Public Shooting Grounds and Salt Creek WMAs closed except during open waterfowl seasons. Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge closed.
Zone: East Box Elder County
Sandhill Crane
General
Permit required (apply June 30–July 14, 2026). Requires HIP number.
Zone: Cache County (SC1001), Rich County (SC1002)
Sandhill Crane
Early
Permit required (apply June 30–July 14, 2026). Requires HIP number.
Zone: Uintah Basin Zone (SC1006)
Pronghorn
Buck Pronghorn
Sportsman Permit - Any Legal Weapon
Resident only sportsman permit. Hunt #PB1000.
Zone: Statewide (open units)
Buck Pronghorn
Limited-Entry Archery
Limited-entry archery buck pronghorn hunts. Permit fee: Resident $63, Nonresident $571.
Zone: Beaver; Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek; Book Cliffs, South; Box Elder, Promontory; Box Elder, Puddle Valley; Box Elder, Snowville; Box Elder, West; Cache, Rich; Diamond Mtn/Bonanza; Fillmore, Oak Creek So…
Buck Pronghorn
Sportsman Permit - Archery
Resident only sportsman permit. Hunt #PB1000.
Zone: Statewide (open units)
Buck Pronghorn
Limited-Entry Any Legal Weapon (Rifle)
Limited-entry any legal weapon (rifle) buck pronghorn hunts.
Zone: Beaver; Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek; Book Cliffs, South; Box Elder, Promontory; Box Elder, Puddle Valley; Box Elder, Snowville; Box Elder, West; Cache, Rich; Diamond Mtn/Bonanza; Fillmore, Oak Creek So…
Buck Pronghorn
Limited-Entry Muzzleloader
Limited-entry muzzleloader buck pronghorn hunts.
Zone: Box Elder, Snowville; Box Elder, West; Cache, Rich; Diamond Mtn/Bonanza; Fillmore, Oak Creek South; Nine Mile, Anthro-Myton Bench; North Slope, Three Corners/West Daggett; Panguitch Lake/Zion, North;…
Bison
16 listed rowsBison
Sportsman Permit - Any Legal Weapon
Resident only sportsman permit. Hunt #BI1000. Antelope Island not open.
Zone: Statewide (open units)
Bison
Any Legal Weapon - Hunter's Choice
Once-in-a-lifetime bison hunt.
Zone: Henry Mtns
Bison
Any Legal Weapon - Hunter's Choice
Once-in-a-lifetime bison hunt. Resident permits only.
Zone: Book Cliffs, Little Creek/South
Bison
Any Legal Weapon - Hunter's Choice
Once-in-a-lifetime bison hunt.
Zone: Henry Mtns
Bison
Any Legal Weapon - Cow Only
Once-in-a-lifetime bison cow hunt.
Zone: Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek
Bison
Any Legal Weapon - Hunter's Choice
Once-in-a-lifetime bison hunt.
Zone: Henry Mtns
Bison
Any Legal Weapon
Once-in-a-lifetime bison hunt. Resident only. Permit fee: $1,221.
Zone: Antelope Island
Bison
Any Legal Weapon - Cow Only
Once-in-a-lifetime bison cow hunt.
Zone: Henry Mtns
Bison
Any Legal Weapon - Cow Only
Once-in-a-lifetime bison cow hunt.
Zone: Henry Mtns
Bison
Any Legal Weapon - Cow Only (New)
New hunt in 2026 (BI6539). Once-in-a-lifetime bison cow hunt.
Zone: Henry Mtns
Bison
Archery - Hunter's Choice
Once-in-a-lifetime bison archery hunt.
Zone: Henry Mtns
Bison
Archery - Hunter's Choice
Once-in-a-lifetime bison archery hunts.
Zone: Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek; Book Cliffs, Little Creek/South
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BisonAny Legal Weapon - Hunter's Choice · Book Cliffs, Bitter CreekOnce-in-a-lifetime bison hunt. Permit fee: Resident $460, Nonresident $4,840. | Closed | |
| BisonAny Legal Weapon - Hunter's Choice · Book Cliffs, Little Creek/SouthOnce-in-a-lifetime bison hunt. | Closed | |
| BisonAny Legal Weapon - Hunter's Choice · Book Cliffs, Bitter CreekOnce-in-a-lifetime bison hunt. | Closed | |
| BisonAny Legal Weapon - Cow Only · Book Cliffs, Little Creek/SouthOnce-in-a-lifetime bison cow hunt. | Closed |
Bighorn Sheep
Desert Bighorn Sheep
Sportsman Permit - Any Legal Weapon
Resident only sportsman permit. Hunt #DS1000.
Zone: Statewide (open units)
Desert Bighorn Sheep
Any Legal Weapon
Once-in-a-lifetime desert bighorn sheep hunts.
Zone: Escalante, East; Escalante, West; Henry Mtns; Kaiparowits, East; Kaiparowits, West; La Sal, Potash/South Cisco; Mineral Mtns; San Juan, Lockhart; San Juan, North; San Juan, San Juan River; San Juan,…
Desert Bighorn Sheep
Any Legal Weapon
Once-in-a-lifetime desert bighorn sheep hunts.
Zone: Pine Valley, Beaver Dam; Pine Valley, Virgin River
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Sportsman Permit - Any Legal Weapon
Resident only sportsman permit. Hunt #RS0001. Box Elder, Pilot Mtn unit excluded.
Zone: Statewide (open units)
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Any Legal Weapon
Once-in-a-lifetime Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep hunts.
Zone: North Slope, Summit/West Daggett; North Slope, Three Corners
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Any Legal Weapon
Once-in-a-lifetime Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep hunts.
Zone: Box Elder, Newfoundland Mtn; Fillmore, Oak Creek
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Any Legal Weapon
Once-in-a-lifetime Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep hunts.
Zone: Book Cliffs South; Nebo; Nine Mile Gray Canyon; Nine Mile Jack Creek; Oquirrh-Stansbury West; Wasatch Mtns West
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Any Legal Weapon
Once-in-a-lifetime Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep hunt.
Zone: Antelope Island
Desert Bighorn Sheep
Archery
Once-in-a-lifetime desert bighorn sheep archery hunt.
Zone: San Rafael, Dirty Devil
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Archery
Once-in-a-lifetime Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep archery hunts.
Zone: Box Elder, Newfoundland Mtn; Fillmore, Oak Creek
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Any Legal Weapon
Once-in-a-lifetime Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep hunts. Permit fee: Resident $564, Nonresident $3,988.
Zone: Box Elder, Newfoundland Mtn; Fillmore, Oak Creek
Other
Mountain Goat
Sportsman Permit - Any Legal Weapon
Resident only sportsman permit. Hunt #GO1000.
Zone: Statewide (open units)
Mountain Goat
Any Legal Weapon
Once-in-a-lifetime mountain goat hunts.
Zone: La Sal Mtns; Mt Dutton; Ogden Willard Peak; Wasatch Mtns Box Elder Peak; Wasatch Mtns Lone Peak; Wasatch Mtns Provo Peak; Wasatch Mtns Timpanogos
Mountain Goat
Any Legal Weapon
Once-in-a-lifetime mountain goat hunt.
Zone: Nebo
Mountain Goat
Archery
Once-in-a-lifetime mountain goat archery hunt.
Zone: Beaver
Mountain Goat
Any Legal Weapon
Once-in-a-lifetime mountain goat hunts.
Zone: High Uintas Central; High Uintas East; High Uintas Kamas; High Uintas Leidy Peak; High Uintas West
Mountain Goat
Any Legal Weapon
Once-in-a-lifetime mountain goat hunt. Permit fee: Resident $454, Nonresident $3,488.
Zone: Beaver
Mountain Goat
Archery
Once-in-a-lifetime mountain goat archery hunt.
Zone: Nebo
Mountain Goat
Any Legal Weapon
Once-in-a-lifetime mountain goat hunt.
Zone: Beaver
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Utah Hunting Season FAQ
When does deer season start in Utah?
Archery deer season runs Aug 15-Sep 11, 2026 (General-season units). Firearm deer season runs Oct 17-25, 2026 (General-season units). Dates can differ by zone and permit; confirm with Utah DWR.
When is Utah's firearm deer season?
Firearm deer season runs Oct 17-25, 2026 (General-season units). Check zone and permit details with Utah DWR before hunting.
When does spring turkey open in Utah?
Spring turkey season runs May 3-31, 2027. Youth and other special hunts, where listed, open earlier.
Do I need a license to hunt in Utah?
Yes. Hunters generally need the appropriate Utah hunting license, and some seasons may require tags, permits, stamps, or zone-specific authorizations. Confirm final requirements with Utah DWR.
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