Information about hunting waterfowl and other migratory birds in Utah

Waterfowl Guidebook

Download the 2011–12 guidebook for important information on the regulations concerning hunting waterfowl in Utah.

Important dates

See our wildlife calendar for hunt dates and application periods.

Hunt forecasts

• 2011 waterfowl hunt opener conditions

Duck harvest and population data reports

• Duck harvest and population data reports
• Reporting requirements for waterfowl

Swan hunting information

The swan hunter drawing application period usually occurs at the end of Aug. through the first few days in Sept. Come back during the last part of Aug. for exact dates.

• Apply online for a swan permit during the drawing application period.
• Orientation course: Take this one-time course before applying for a swan permit.
• View your drawing results
• 2007 swan permit drawing odds report — (PDF format)
• 2008 swan permit drawing odds report — (PDF format)
• 2009 swan permit drawing odds report — (PDF format)
• 2010 swan permit drawing odds report — (PDF format)
• Great Salt Lake aerial swan survey (2011–12 and previous years).
• Hunter swan harvest report form
• Video tips for bagging your swan. — QuickTime or RealMedia

Maps

• Utah northern goose zone & swan hunt boundaries — (PDF format)
• Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge — (PDF format)
• Locomotive Springs Waterfowl Management Area — (PDF format)
• Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Area — (PDF format)
• Salt Creek Waterfowl Management Area — (PDF format)

HIP Registration number

• HIP program information
• Get your HIP registration number online

Waterfowl identification

Pictures and descriptions of the following birds:

Utah waterfowl mercury advisories

• Waterfowl mercury & consumption advisories: This information is maintained by the Utah Department of Health's Environmental Epidemiology Program.

Other information

• Report a waterfowl leg band: toll-free 1 (800) 327-BAND or www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl
• Joint Flyway Mourning Dove National Strategic Harvest Management Plan — (PDF format)
• Pacific & Central Flyways Plan for Four Corners Band-tailed Pigeons — (PDF)
• Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge mobility impairment blind sites