Hunting in Utah

Hunting sections

Check the following sections of the website for detailed information on each species.

• Big game
• Black bears
• Cougars
• Coyotes
• Falconry
• Furbearers
• Upland game & turkeys
• Waterfowl

Obtaining licenses & permits

• Buy hunting licenses & hunting permits online
• Buy hunting licenses & hunting permits at retail stores
• Buy a hunting license over the phone
• FAQ: hunting, permits and licenses
• Apply for permits in open hunt drawings or check already-submitted applications
• List of 2019–21 conservation permits

Fee information

• License and permit fee tables
• Surrendered permits and refunds

Rules and regulations

• Hunt guidebooks
• Utah wildlife statutes
• DWR administrative rules

Calendar

A quick look at application dates, deadlines and season dates

Hunter Education

Learn safety skills and hunting techniques. Completing a hunter education course is required to obtain Utah hunting licenses for those born after 1965.

Hunting maps

Familiarize yourselves with the areas you plan to hunt.

• General hunt-related Utah maps
• Utah Hunt Planner

Reporting poachers

• Report wildlife violations in progress:
  1-800-662-3337
  (Note: clicking the link above on a mobile phone will dial the number.)
• Report general non-emergency violations (online form)
• Visit our law enforcement section web pages
• Officers on patrol (open cases)

Walk-In Access

The Walk-In Access program enables the public to hunt and fish on those private lands where the DWR has made arrangements with property owners.

Dedicated Hunter Program

This is a service-based hunting program that allows participants to have more time to hunt deer each year.

Utah shooting ranges

• Lee Kay Public Shooting Center
• Cache Valley Public Shooting Range
• Other Utah shooting ranges

Utah Hunting and Fishing App

Access Utah hunting and fishing information from your iPhone or Android mobile device.