| Hunting in Utah may not have had the same | | | | - desert bighorn sheep |
| reputation for excellence over the years as some | | | | - Rocky Mountain goats |
| of the surrounding states. But don't be fooled. | | | | Hunting is allowed in most of the public areas of |
| Reality and reputation are two different things. | | | | the state. But, of course, not in national parks, |
| The reality is that hunting in Utah is equal to or | | | | national monuments, or state parks. |
| better than most of those more-reputable states. | | | | The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) |
| For example, if you love to hunt elk, or even | | | | manages hunting in Utah. Proclamations are set |
| photograph them, Utah is the place for the | | | | each year and spell out everything you need to |
| biggest elk on the planet. In 2008, Utah produced | | | | know about any hunt you may be interested in. It |
| the new Boone and Crockett Club world record | | | | is imperative you check each year's proclamation |
| non-typical elk. Yes, the largest antler rack ever | | | | well in advance to plan your trip ahead of time. |
| recorded. From 2000 to 2006, elk hunting in Utah | | | | Licenses and Permits |
| produced more record-book bulls than any other | | | | Hunting for deer and elk in Utah used to |
| state! | | | | accommodate anyone who wanted to buy a |
| There are more mule deer in Utah than any other | | | | permit. In fact, more than 250,000 hunters |
| big game animal. And mule deer hunting in Utah is | | | | enjoyed the 1988 deer hunt in Utah. |
| big business. Because trophy mule deer are one | | | | But several devastating winters ensued. And the |
| of the most alluring game species in North | | | | vegetation in formerly prime hunting areas |
| America. And, yes, there still are trophy mule | | | | matured. Providing less forage opportunity for |
| deer in Utah. | | | | mule deer. For the first time ever, buck permits |
| Utah provides marvelous opportunities for hunting | | | | were capped in 1994. Since 1994, 97,000 general |
| a variety of game. And equally fantastic | | | | season buck permits in five hunting regions have |
| opportunities to watch and photograph that same | | | | been sold each year. |
| wildlife. More than 600 species - mammals, birds, | | | | You can buy both resident and non-resident |
| fishes, reptiles and amphibians - are found in Utah. | | | | permits for general hunts on a first-come, |
| What Can You Hunt in Utah? | | | | first-served basis from any licensed dealer |
| As mentioned above, mule deer and elk hunting in | | | | statewide. As well as from DWR offices and on |
| Utah is exceptional. You'll also find: | | | | the internet. |
| - pronghorn antelope | | | | Utah offers numerous special hunts, |
| - pheasant | | | | once-in-a-lifetime hunts, and limited entry hunts. |
| - ducks | | | | These permits are available through draw or |
| - geese | | | | lottery. You've got to check the proclamation well |
| - rabbits | | | | in advance for application deadlines and hunt |
| - sage grouse | | | | details. |
| - forest grouse | | | | Hunting Seasons |
| - chukar partridge | | | | Seasons for all huntable species are set each |
| - mourning dove | | | | year. Each year's proclamation is a veritable |
| - wild turkeys | | | | encyclopedia of hunt information. For upcoming big |
| And on a limited or once-in-a-lifetime basis: | | | | game seasons, the proclamation is available each |
| - moose | | | | January. The regulations for small game are |
| - bison | | | | available by late August each year. |