Overview of hunting and fishing licenses and permits
Get information about how to get licensed and stay legal
See wildlife.utah.gov/draw for an overview of the new Utah draw application system.
Buy a license or permit
Purchase available deer and elk permits, or buy fishing and hunting licenses. A credit or debit card is required for online purchases.
Buy a license or permit online
You may also:
- Buy fishing licenses, hunting licenses and hunting permits at a retail store
- Buy a hunting, fishing or combination license over the phone
Do you know the difference between a license and a permit? They're similar but different things.
Hunt drawings
Many hunts have more applicants than there are available permits. To give everyone a fair chance, we hold drawings for these permits.
License, permit and fee information
Fees for various fishing and hunting permits vary significantly and may change from year to year. Check all fees here.
Lifetime license information
Get answers to frequently asked questions about lifetime licenses.
Surrendered permits and refunds
Information on surrendering licenses, permits and certificates of registration and, when possible, obtaining refunds.
Hunting application and season calendar
See our calendar of upcoming wildlife events for a brief rundown of important hunt drawing application periods and hunting season dates.
Hunting and fishing guidebooks
The DWR guidebooks contain the official rules, regulations and other information governing hunting and fishing in Utah.
HIP registration numbers
If you hunt mourning doves, band-tailed pigeons, sandhill cranes, geese, ducks, coots or snipes, you are required to register in the Migratory Game Bird Harvest Information Program. There is no charge to register for a HIP number.
Certificates of Registration
Find commonly requested Certificate of Registration (COR) information and application forms.
Natural Resources Bookstore
Buying a license or permit? The Natural Resources Map & Bookstore at 1594 W. North Temple in Salt Lake City sells useful maps and books to help plan your hunting or fishing trip.
ADA licensing opportunities
We encourage people with disabilities to take advantage of Utah's natural resources. The DWR has many licensing opportunities specifically tailored to meet the needs of hunters and anglers with disabilities.