Utah Hunting Season Dates
Recorded hunting windows for Utah, including historical and unverified entries.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
1 of 9 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
Utah Hunting Season Calendar
Find all hunting season dates for Utah including deer, elk, turkey, and waterfowl. Filter by species and hunting method.
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Recorded Season Windows
All Utah hunting seasons organized by species
Deer 4 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Aug 16 - Sep 12, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Archery buck - draw | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Oct 17-25, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Box Elder DB1531 mapped unit private nontribal non-CWMU ordinary adult buck centerfire rifle with issued matching permit | Opens in 3d | Actual current2026 application PDF/printed45: Box Elder DB1531 general Any Legal Weapon Oct17–25; mapped unit, not entire county. Only private nontribal non-CWMU ordinary adult buck rifle with issued matching permit/unit/dates; not individual permission or current quota/stock. Current2026 field PDF/printed8,44–45 corroborates regular dates/one buck, antlers longer than five inches, not at-least-five. Early Box Elder Oct7–11 different hunt, not this permit/date bridge; extended Box Elder West Bear River archery throughNov30/youth/multiseason/Dedicated Hunter/special/CWMU/other-unit/sex/weapon permissions excluded. Field26–27 rifle centerfire/expanding bullets, no fully-automatic-capable firearm/light-enhancement/beam-casting/computerized or remote targeting/attached electronics except illuminated reticles; handgun .24 not rifle minimum, hand-held rangefinders distinct. Field7 documented permission; field44 mandatory harvest survey within 30 days after hunt even no harvest. Current license/permit/tag/eligibility/bag/access/orange/reporting/transport/CWD/rifle/device/ammunition/local/closures/amendments need checks. Eight histories/license metadata retained/unverified. Actual index links read; application/current corrected field PDFs monitored, no semantic PDF parser or independent-law confirmation; maps/corrections/current-law updates need manual review. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Oct 18-30, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | General any legal weapon | |
| Muzzleloader | Sep 24 - Oct 16, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Muzzleloader - draw | |
Elk 2 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Aug 16 - Sep 12, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Archery - draw | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Oct 4-30, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Any legal weapon - draw | |
Turkey 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Apr 17 - May 31, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Spring season | |
Pronghorn 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Aug 23 - Sep 30, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Draw required | |
Moose 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Sep 20 - Oct 31, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Very limited draw | |
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Utah Hunting Regulations
License year, species, and agency information
- License Year
- Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
- Available Species
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- Deer
- Elk
- Moose
- Pronghorn
- Turkey
- Hunting Methods
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- Archery
- Rifle/Firearm
- Muzzleloader
- Any Legal Method
- Wildlife Agency
- Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Important Note for Utah
Only Box Elder mapped unit DB1531 private nontribal non-CWMU ordinary adult buck centerfire rifle Oct17–25 with issued matching permit reviewed, not entire county/stock/individual permission. One buck/antlers strictly longer than five inches; earlyOct7–11/extended archery throughNov30/youth/Dedicated Hunter/special/other hunts not bridged. Centerfire/expanding bullets/no fully-automatic-capable firearm, device/electronics rules apply; handgun .24 not rifle minimum. Documented permission/mandatory30day harvest survey even no harvest; current license/permit/tag/bag/access/orange/CWD/local/device/amendment checks needed. Eight histories/license metadata unverified.
Hunting Method Legend
Utah Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting seasons in Utah
What are the hunting season dates for Utah?
Recorded Utah entries cover Deer, Elk, Moose, Pronghorn, Turkey. Dates include history and unverified records; the recorded license-year metadata is not current verification. Check row evidence and current agency regulations and your license.
When does deer season start in Utah?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-08-16 to 2025-09-12; 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-25; 2025-10-18 to 2025-10-30; 2025-09-24 to 2025-10-16. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Utah require a draw for hunting?
Draw requirements depend on species, GMU or zone, hunt code and license type. Recorded date windows do not establish eligibility. Check the current Utah agency rules and your actual license.
Which recorded windows include the assessment date 2026-10-14 UTC in Utah?
The next recorded window is Deer starting Oct 17, 2026. Check its row evidence and current regulations; the record may be unverified.
What should I know about hunting in Utah?
Only Box Elder mapped unit DB1531 private nontribal non-CWMU ordinary adult buck centerfire rifle Oct17–25 with issued matching permit reviewed, not entire county/stock/individual permission. One buck/antlers strictly longer than five inches; earlyOct7–11/extended archery throughNov30/youth/Dedicated Hunter/special/other hunts not bridged. Centerfire/expanding bullets/no fully-automatic-capable firearm, device/electronics rules apply; handgun .24 not rifle minimum. Documented permission/mandatory30day harvest survey even no harvest; current license/permit/tag/bag/access/orange/CWD/local/device/amendment checks needed. Eight histories/license metadata unverified.
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