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Hunting and pursuing cougars in Utah

Cougar Guidebook

The Utah DWR Cougar Guidebook summarizes the laws and rules that govern cougar hunting and pursuing in Utah. The guidebook is designed to be a quick, convenient reference for cougar hunting and pursuing regulations. You can use the references in the guidebook to search for the detailed statute or administrative rule that underpins the guidebook summary.

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Hunting maps

View interactive maps of most hunt unit boundaries

Harvest-objective permits

Harvest-objective permits are available over-the-counter. Before each hunting trip, make sure you verify that the unit is still open.

Visit Cougar harvest-objective information to see which units are still open. This information is updated often during the season.
Call toll-free 1-888-668-LION (5466) to verify the unit is still open. During the season, we update this information by noon each day.