Utah Shooting Hours
30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset under Utah default rule, plus 4 species-specific exceptions.
Utah Shooting Hours
4 Utah species (Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Waterfowl) carry rules that depart from the statewide default.
Utah shooting-hours quirks
The UT-specific timing details that the standard half-hour rule doesn't capture
Standard half-hour window statewide. Henry Mountains and Paunsaugunt mule deer hunters working the late October-November rut should note that legal last light closes fast at higher elevation in late season.
Utah Shooting Hours Rules
Codified by Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
- Default Shooting Hours
- 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset
- Species with Special Rules
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- Deer: 30min before to 30min after
- Elk: 30min before to 30min after
- Pronghorn: 30min before to 30min after
- Waterfowl: 30min before to 0min after
- Wildlife Agency
- Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Confirm with Utah Division of Wildlife Resources before each hunt — UT reissues regulations annually.
Last verified: January 2026
Run the Utah shooting hours calculator
The interactive calculator lives on the main tool page. It will pre-load with Utah (UT) and apply the 30 minutes/30 minutes default rule plus any species exceptions.
Utah species exceptions
4 species depart from the default rule
| Species | Legal Start | Legal End | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default (Most Game) | 30 minutes before sunrise | 30 minutes after sunset | Standard rule |
| Deer | 30 minutes before sunrise | 30 minutes after sunset | - |
| Elk | 30 minutes before sunrise | 30 minutes after sunset | - |
| Pronghorn | 30 minutes before sunrise | 30 minutes after sunset | - |
| Waterfowl | 30 minutes before sunrise | Sunset | - |
Utah Shooting Hours FAQ
Specific questions about legal hunting times in Utah.
What are the legal shooting hours in Utah?
In Utah, legal shooting hours for most game are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. However, specific species may have different rules - always check the species-specific regulations before hunting.
Do shooting hours vary by species in Utah?
Yes, Utah has different shooting hours for certain species. For example: Deer (30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset); Elk (30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset); Pronghorn (30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset). Always verify specific rules for your target species.
Where can I find official Utah hunting regulations?
Official hunting regulations for Utah can be found at the state wildlife agency website. Visit the official source for the most up-to-date information on shooting hours, seasons, and bag limits.
Do I need to adjust shooting hours for Daylight Saving Time in Utah?
No, our calculator automatically accounts for Daylight Saving Time based on your selected date. The times shown are in Utah's local time zone.
Are there special considerations for hunting in Utah?
Standard half-hour window statewide. Henry Mountains and Paunsaugunt mule deer hunters working the late October-November rut should note that legal last light closes fast at higher elevation in late season.
Background reading: how shooting hours are defined · general FAQ.
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