Utah hunting & fishing guidebooks
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These guidebooks contain the information you must know to hunt or fish in Utah. We highly recommend that you either download electronic versions or pick up printed copies. We distribute free printed guidebooks at division offices and licensing agents.
- Hunt boundary maps: View interactive maps of most hunt unit boundaries.
- Wildlife statutes & administrative rules: The regulations written into the wildlife guides are largely taken from state statute and division administrative rules.
- Wildlife calendar: Take a quick look at application dates, deadlines and season dates.
Fishing Guidebook
This guidebook summarizes the laws and rules that govern fishing in Utah, including daily limits, fishing methods and regulations at specific waters.
- Published: Jan. 1, 2026
- Version: 2026.1
Download – PDF (3.6 MB)
Guía en español – PDF (3.4 MB)
- 2025 – PDF (3.6 MB)
- 2025 (guía en español) – PDF (4.7 MB)
- 2024 – PDF (3.4 MB)
- 2024 (guía en español) – PDF (2.7 MB)
- 2023 – PDF (2.9 MB)
- 2023 (guía en español) – PDF (2.3 MB)
- 2022 – PDF (3.7 MB)
- 2021 – PDF (2.5 MB)
- 2020 – PDF (4.3 MB)
- 2019 – PDF (3.7 MB)
- 2018 – PDF (4.1 MB)
- 2017 – PDF (2.9 MB)
Important changes and corrections made after the guidebook was printed.
Emergency changes
Crouse Reservoir (Uintah County): Because of low water levels and poor snowpack, we're increasing the daily limit at Crouse Reservoir to 8 trout, any species. This change went into effect on May 11, 2026 and will remain in effect until Dec. 31, 2026. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to provide anglers the opportunity to harvest more fish in hopes that reducing the population may:
- Improve survival of the remaining fish.
- Encourage fishing in this underutilized fishery.
All other rules established in the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook remain in effect. (May 11, 2026)
Nine Mile Reservoir (Sanpete County): Because of drought-related water losses, we're increasing the daily limit at Nine Mile Reservoir to 16 trout. This change went into effect on May 11, 2026 and will remain in effect until Oct. 1, 2026. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is concerned that fish will not survive the summer, so we are proactively increasing the limit to:
- Reduce trout densities and improve survival of any remaining fish.
- Encourage anglers to make use of fish that would otherwise perish.
All other rules established in the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook remain in effect. (May 11, 2026)
Big Game Application Guidebook
This guidebook provides information and instructions hunters need to know to apply for bucks, bulls and once-in-a-lifetime hunts.
- Published: Jan. 30, 2026
- Version: 2026.5
Download – PDF (3 MB)
Important updates and corrections made after the guidebook was published.
Corrections
- Page 72: In the CWMU buck deer hunt table, the Plymouth Peak hunt (DB1276) was deleted. Plymouth Peak is no longer a CWMU; it was combined with Washakie CWMU (DB1306). (April 6, 2026)
- Page 78: In the CWMU moose hunt table, the Sand Creek CWMU (hunt MB6264) was included in error. There is no public moose permit this year on that CWMU. (March 13, 2026)
- Page 51: In the limited-entry buck deer hunt table, the name of hunt DB1115 was shortened to Little Rockies. Formerly, it was called Henry Mtns, Little Rockies. (March 3, 2026)
- Page 71: In the CWMU buck deer hunt table, the Milburn hunt (DB1350) was deleted; this CWMU has withdrawn from the program. (Feb. 25, 2026)
Big Game Field Regulations Guidebook
Here is a summary of the laws and rules that govern hunting big game in Utah. Includes hunt season dates, allowed hunting methods and information about hunt units.
- Published: May 29, 2026
- Version: 2026.1.1
Download – PDF (4.7 MB)
Important changes and corrections made after the guidebook was printed.
Corrections
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Page 9: The Uinta Basin and Wasatch Front extended archery season dates are Aug. 15-Dec. 15, 2026. The print edition of the guidebook had an incorrect start date of Aug. 16.
The online edition of this guidebook has been updated with the correct date. (June 3, 2026)
Antlerless Application Guidebook
Are you interested in hunting an antlerless big game animal? Here's the information you'll need in order to apply for a permit.
- Published: May 29, 2026
- Version: 2026.1
Download – PDF (2.8 MB)
Important changes and corrections made after the guidebook was printed.
Corrections
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Pages 25–37: In the hunt tables, the following general-season antlerless elk, and CWMU antlerless elk and doe pronghorn hunts had incorrect hunt numbers listed. The correct hunt numbers are:
List of general-season antlerless hunt number corrections, by page Page # Hunt name Correct hunt # Incorrect hunt # 25 Box Elder, Grouse Creek (new) EA1007 EA1287 28 Wasatch Mtns, Red Creek West (new) EA1107 EA1007 35 Blackhawk CWMU EA1261 EA1260 37 Weber Florence Creek/Stillman Creek CWMU EA1263 EA1176 37 West Ridge CWMU EA1260 EA1261 37 Cottonwood Ridge CWMU PD1050 PD1025 The online edition of the guidebook has been updated with these corrections. (June 3, 2026)
Waterfowl, Upland Game and Turkey Guidebook
If you’re ready to hunt waterfowl (or other migratory game birds), upland game or turkey in Utah, consult this guidebook for the laws and rules. Includes information about all game bird species and small game hunting.
- Published: June 26, 2026
- Version: 2026.0
Download – PDF (6.5 MB)
Black Bear, Cougar and Furbearer Guidebook
This guidebook summarizes the laws and rules that govern black bear and cougar hunting and pursuit in Utah, as well as trapping and hunting regulations for furbearers — including bobcats and martens — and trapping cougars.
- Published: Jan. 15, 2026
- Version: 2026.3
Download – PDF (3.2 MB)
Important updates and corrections made after the guidebook was published.
Corrections
Pages 10, 79 and 80: Some season dates have been updated since the guidebook was initially published. The summer season dates for black bear pursuit are:
- July 6-31, 2026 for units not designated as restricted
- July 6-16, 2026 for early summer hunts on restricted pursuit units
Important: These hunts do not start on Sunday, July 5, as was initially presented in the RAC packet.
The digital edition of this guidebook has been updated with this information. (June 16, 2026)
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Pages 6, 49, 54 and 74: In sections that mention prohibited early baiting, further clarification was added: Baiting prior to the start of the season is prohibited statewide, including oils, scents and lures. (May 29, 2026)
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Page 73: In the fall limited-entry bear hunt table, the Monroe unit (BR7237) was included in error and has been removed from the guidebook. Due to the 2025 fire, last year's permit was extended to 2026 and it would be a biological impact to offer an additional permit this year.
The digital edition of this guidebook has been updated with this information. (Feb. 12, 2026)