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Upland game & turkey

Hunting upland game species in Utah

Upland Game and Turkey Guidebook

The Utah DWR Upland Game and Turkey Guidebook summarizes the laws and rules that govern upland game and turkey hunting in Utah. The guidebook is designed to be a quick reference for upland game and turkey hunting regulations. You can use the references in the guidebook to search for the detailed statute or rule.

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Pages 12 and 21: An update to the DWR online licensing process for editing permit applications was made after the printed guidebook was distributed. The updated information includes instructions for making changes to an online application:

If you make a mistake in your online permit application, simply go to utah-hunt.com and click the View, Edit and Withdraw button at the bottom of the page. All edits must be made before 11 p.m. MDT on July 20, 2022.

You must have your confirmation number, customer ID and date of birth in order to edit your application. You will not be charged any additional fees, unless you completely withdraw your application.

The online edition of the guidebook has been edited to reflect this update.

Page 13: An update to the DWR process for online group permit applications to hunt greater sage-grouse, sandhill crane and sharp-tailed grouse was made after the printed guidebook was distributed. The updated information includes instructions for online group applications:

Instead of applying as an individual hunter, you and your friends and family can apply as a group for each of the following hunts:

Greater sage-grouse
Sandhill crane
Sharp-tailed grouse

Up to four hunters — including both residents and nonresidents — can apply together for these permits. See wildlife.utah.gov/group-applications for details.

The online edition of the guidebook has been edited to reflect this update.

Page 17: An update to the DWR licensing process for limited-entry turkey permit group online applications was made after the printed guidebook was distributed. The updated information includes instructions for online group applications:

Up to four hunters — including both residents and nonresidents — can apply together by using a group code. See wildlife.utah.gov/group-applications for details. If your group is successful in the drawing, all of the applicants in your group who have valid applications will receive a permit.

The online edition of the guidebook has been edited to reflect this update.