Utah Elk Season 2026-27
Utah elk season dates start with Aug 1-Nov 14, 2026. The table below keeps every listed elk row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Utah's listed 2026-27 elk season runs Aug 1-Nov 14, 2026.
Extended Archery Bull Elk opens Aug 15, 2026 and closes Dec 15, 2026.
Extended Archery Bull Elk opens Aug 15, 2026 and closes Jan 31, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Utah DWR.
Elk
26 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). Requires annual online archery ethics course.
Zone: Uinta Basin; Wasatch Front
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
Sportsman Permit - Any Legal Weapon
Resident only sportsman permit. Hunt #EB1000. Box Elder, Pilot Mtn unit excluded.
Zone: Statewide (open units)
Bull Elk
Youth General-Season Early Any Legal Weapon
General-season youth elk permit (OTC).
Zone: Any bull units
Bull Elk
Early Any Legal Weapon (Rifle) - Any Bull
General-season early any legal weapon any bull elk hunt. 15,000 permit combined quota with muzzleloader.
Zone: Any bull general-season units
Spike Bull Elk
Youth General-Season Any Legal Weapon
General-season youth elk permit (OTC).
Zone: Spike only units
Spike Bull Elk
Any Legal Weapon (Rifle)
General-season any legal weapon spike bull elk hunt. 15,000 permits available.
Zone: Spike-only general-season units
Bull Elk
Late Any Legal Weapon (Rifle) - Any Bull
General-season late any legal weapon any bull elk hunt. No cap on permit numbers.
Zone: Any bull general-season units
Bull Elk
Youth General-Season Late Any Legal Weapon
General-season youth elk permit (OTC).
Zone: Any bull 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
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bull ElkSportsman Permit - Archery · Statewide (open units)Resident only sportsman permit. Hunt #EB1000. Box Elder, Pilot Mtn unit excluded. | Closed | |
| Bull ElkLimited-Entry Archery (Box Elder, Pilot Mtn) · Box Elder, Pilot MtnLimited-entry archery. Shorter season than other archery units. | Closed | |
| Bull ElkArchery (Any Bull) · Any bull general-season units (except Paunsaugunt)No general-season archery elk hunt on the Paunsaugunt unit. | 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 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 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 HAMSS · Barney Top/Kaiparowits; Cache, North; Southwest Desert, North; West Desert, Deep CreekHAMSS limited-entry bull elk hunts. No weapon-mounted optics allowed. | Upcoming | |
| Bull ElkLimited-Entry Late Any Legal Weapon (Rifle) · Dolores TriangleLimited-entry late any legal weapon hunt on Dolores Triangle. | Upcoming | |
| Bull ElkLimited-Entry Late Any Legal Weapon (Rifle) · Morgan-South RichLimited-entry late any legal weapon hunt on Morgan-South Rich. | Upcoming | |
| 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 ElkMuzzleloader · Spike-only general-season unitsGeneral-season muzzleloader spike bull elk hunt. | Upcoming |
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Utah Elk Season FAQ
When does elk season open in Utah?
August 1, 2026 is the earliest listed elk opener in Utah — youth general-season any legal weapon (uinta basin private lands) bull elk runs Aug 1-Nov 14, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Utah DWR.
What are the 2026-27 elk season dates in Utah?
Utah lists 26 elk season windows: Youth General-Season Any Legal Weapon (Uinta Basin Private Lands) Bull Elk (Aug 1-Nov 14, 2026); Extended Archery Bull Elk (Aug 15-Dec 15, 2026); Sportsman Permit - Archery Bull Elk (Aug 15-31, 2026); Extended Archery Bull Elk (Aug 15, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Limited-Entry Archery (Box Elder, Pilot Mtn) Bull Elk (Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026); Archery (Any Bull) Bull Elk (Aug 15-Sep 16, 2026); Youth General-Season Archery (Any Bull) Bull Elk (Aug 15-Sep 16, 2026); Sportsman Permit - Any Legal Weapon Bull Elk (Sep 1, 2026-Jan 15, 2027); and more. Always verify against Utah DWR before hunting.
Are there different elk seasons in Utah?
Yes — Utah lists separate elk seasons for Youth General-Season Any Legal Weapon (Uinta Basin Private Lands) Bull Elk, Extended Archery Bull Elk, Sportsman Permit - Archery Bull Elk, Limited-Entry Archery (Box Elder, Pilot Mtn) Bull Elk, Archery (Any Bull) Bull Elk, Youth General-Season Archery (Any Bull) Bull Elk. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Utah DWR.
Do I need a license to hunt elk in Utah?
Yes. Utah generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and elk hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Utah DWR.