Hunting in Utah
Everything you need to hunt legally in Utah. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
January 1 - December 31
Wildlife Agency
UDWR
Draw System
preference points
Updated: January 2026
Utah Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Utah.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Utah based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
5 species tracked
Find all Utah hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $40 resident
Compare Utah hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
17 species covered
Utah bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Utah hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Utah hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Utah License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $40.00 | $144.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $40.00 | $120.00 |
| Deer Permit | $50.00 | $599.00 |
| Elk Permit (General) | $75.00 | $849.00 |
Utah Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Utah.
Deer
Archery
Aug 16
to Sep 12
Deer
Rifle
Oct 18
to Oct 30
Deer
Muzzleloader
Sep 24
to Oct 16
Elk
Archery
Aug 16
to Sep 12
Elk
Rifle
Oct 4
to Oct 30
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
UDWR
Digital License Info: New Aspira system launching September 2025. Digital licenses through Utah Wildlife app.
Hunter Education
Utah requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Utah.
Store Your Utah License in Hunter Passport
Keep your UT hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.