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Digital duck stamp update
Waterfowl hunters 16 years old or older must have a current federal migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp, also called a duck stamp. New in 2024, your electronic duck stamp is valid for the entire season. E-stamps are available through our license sales site, and are valid from the date of purchase through June 30.
After purchasing, you can simply download the e-stamp with your other licenses in the DWR mobile app. You may also print and sign the receipt copy if you do not use the app. If you purchase an e-stamp, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will mail you a physical commemorative duck stamp after March 15 (expected delivery May 10–June 30). The DWR does not fulfill or distribute these commemorative stamp orders.
If you prefer to purchase a physical duck stamp for the waterfowl hunting season, they are available at your local post office, some license agents or by phone at 800-782-6724. Note: Duck stamps are not available at Division offices. After you buy a physical duck stamp, you must validate it by signing your name in ink across the face of the stamp and you must carry your stamp with you while you're hunting.
Get your HIP registration number
If you hunt mourning doves, band-tailed pigeons, sandhill cranes, geese, ducks, coots or snipes, you are required to register for the Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP). There is no charge to register.
Hunting waterfowl in Utah
Waterfowl Guidebook
The Utah Waterfowl Guidebook summarizes the laws and rules that govern waterfowl hunting in Utah. The guidebook is a quick, convenient reference for waterfowl hunting regulations. For more complete information, read through the relevant state statutes and administrative rules.
Previous editions
View guidebook updates
— Important changes and corrections made after the guidebook was printed.
Updates
Pages 4, 16 and 30:
Due to limited staffing, the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge has modified the swan check station hours to Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m.–noon and 2–7 p.m. only.
The online edition of this guidebook has been updated with this information.
Hunt opener conditions
Duck harvest and population data reports
Swan hunting information
- Apply online for a tundra swan permit during the drawing application period.
- Orientation course: Required each year before applying for a tundra swan permit.
- Swan hunting boundary
- View your drawing results
- View swan permit drawing odds for past applications
- Great Salt Lake aerial swan survey
- Hunter swan harvest report form
Hunting in national wildlife refuges
- Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
- Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge
- Ouray National Wildlife Refuge
HIP Registration number
Waterfowl identification
Waterfowl management plans
- Download federal management plans of various waterfowl species, courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Pacific Flyway Council
Waterfowl hunting maps
- Tundra swan hunting boundary
- Bicknell Bottoms WMA
- Browns Park WMA
- Clear Lake WMA
- Desert Lake WMA
- Farmington Bay WMA
- Harold Crane WMA
- Howard Slough WMA
- Locomotive Springs WMA
- Ogden Bay WMA
- Public Shooting Grounds WMA
- Salt Creek WMA
- Timpie Springs WMA
- Topaz WMA
- Willard Spur WMA
Utah waterfowl mercury advisories
- Waterfowl mercury & consumption advisories: This information is maintained by the Utah Department of Health's Environmental Epidemiology Program.
Utah Waterfowl Slam
- The Utah Waterfowl Slam provides adventures and supports wetland improvements. For $20, you can register to embark on the challenge. Participation is just $10 for hunters 17 years of age or younger.
