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Black Bear, Cougar and Furbearer Guidebook
The Utah Black Bear, Cougar and Furbearer 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.
Note: The 2025-26 Utah Furbearer Guidebook is also valid through April 15, 2026.
Previous editions
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— Important changes and corrections made after the guidebook was printed.
Corrections
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)
Regulation changes
- Questions & answers
Utah's revised furbearer & trapping regulations.
Forms
- Fur Dealer Annual Report
- Trap check permission card
Allows an authorized person to check traps for a registered trap owner. - Transportation authorization
Authorize transport of a bobcat or marten by someone other than the furharvester.
Management plans & resources
- Utah Bobcat Management Plan V.2 — PDF
- Utah Beaver Management Plan — PDF
- 2010–2020 Utah Northern River Otter Management Plan — PDF
- Prairie dog conservation plan — PDF
Walk-in Access
- Hunting, fishing and trapping access to enrolled private properties.
Harvest information
Other information
- Furbearer program background information
- How to avoid incidental take of lynx — PDF
- Ask first! Please obtain written permission to hunt, fish or view wildlife on private lands.
