Utah Deer Hunting Season 2025, 2026
Recorded deer windows for Utah, including history and unverified dates.
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 4 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 Deer Season Calendar
Find all deer hunting season dates for Utah including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025, 2026.
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Oct 17-25, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. 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.
All Deer Seasons
4 seasons for Utah deer hunting
Aug 16 - Sep 12, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Archery buck - draw
Oct 17-25, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. 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.
Oct 18-30, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. General any legal weapon
Sep 24 - Oct 16, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Muzzleloader - draw
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Zone-Specific Information
Utah has different deer hunting dates by zone. This page shows seasons for: Box Elder DB1531 mapped unit private nontribal non-CWMU ordinary adult buck centerfire rifle with issued matching permit. Check the official state regulations for detailed zone maps and boundaries.
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.
Utah Deer Hunting FAQ
Common questions about deer hunting in Utah
When is deer season 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.
When does archery deer season start in Utah?
Recorded archery deer window: Aug 16, 2025 to Sep 12, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Archery buck - draw
When is deer rifle/firearms season in Utah?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-25; 2025-10-18 to 2025-10-30. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Utah have a muzzleloader deer season?
Recorded muzzleloader deer window: Sep 24, 2025 to Oct 16, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Muzzleloader - draw
Are there different deer hunting zones in Utah?
Yes, Utah has zone-specific deer seasons. The zones include: Box Elder DB1531 mapped unit private nontribal non-CWMU ordinary adult buck centerfire rifle with issued matching permit. Check the season calendar above for zone-specific dates.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Utah?
Yes, you need a valid Utah hunting license and any required deer tags or permits. Check with the Utah wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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